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Looks like this would be his first full time assistant job in college. The only college role I see from him prior to this was being a special assistant at Boston University for his former coach a couple years after graduating. I think he's been with Team Final for a couple years now. He looks like another coach that has the majority of his ties in the Mid-Atlantic.

For those interested...there are three players ranked in the top 40 for 2022 recruits that he coached at Team Final: Jalen Duren (2), Justice Williams (29), and Dereck Lively II (37).
 
mtsucalico85 said:
Looks like this would be his first full time assistant job in college. The only college role I see from him prior to this was being a special assistant at Boston University for his former coach a couple years after graduating. I think he's been with Team Final for a couple years now. He looks like another coach that has the majority of his ties in the Mid-Atlantic.

For those interested...there are three players ranked in the top 40 for 2022 recruits that he coached at Team Final: Jalen Duren (2), Justice Williams (29), and Dereck Lively II (37).
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And we have offered all 3 of those guys already so that should help our cause there. And 2 of those 3 are centers.
 
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jmandel9 said:
And we have offered all 3 of those guys already so that should help our cause there. And 2 of those 3 are centers.
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Reading between the lines, it feels like L is banking on this hire swaying 2 or all 3 of those top 50 prospects here. Otherwise, I look at his resume and don't see how he's qualified for the job from an experience standpoint.
 
Gables Canes said:
Reading between the lines, it feels like L is banking on this hire swaying 2 or all 3 of those top 50 prospects here. Otherwise, I look at his resume and don't see how he's qualified for the job from an experience standpoint.
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It worked for Oklahoma State with Cunningham and USC with the Mobleys. Granted those were family members, but it is a similar concept.
 
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mtsucalico85 said:
Looks like this would be his first full time assistant job in college. The only college role I see from him prior to this was being a special assistant at Boston University for his former coach a couple years after graduating. I think he's been with Team Final for a couple years now. He looks like another coach that has the majority of his ties in the Mid-Atlantic.

For those interested...there are three players ranked in the top 40 for 2022 recruits that he coached at Team Final: Jalen Duren (2), Justice Williams (29), and Dereck Lively II (37).
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Exactly. It is the main and only reason he got hired. Coach L thinks he will get all 3 of those kids now but will miss on all 3.
At best, maybe Lively but I doubt it.
 
Irving has been playing a big part in Miami's recruiting for years. If I'm not mistaken he gave us Lonnie Walker, Davon Reed and I think Newton. Larranaga hoping now that he's officially on the payroll that it will only get better. Not gonna lie, I like the move. It's a lot easier to sell basketball recruits and their families with a young guy then it is with an old white guy. LOL!!! GO CANES!!!
 
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King of Allapattah said:
Irving has been playing a big part in Miami's recruiting for years. If I'm not mistaken he gave us Lonnie Walker, Davon Reed and I think Newton. Larranaga hoping now that he's officially on the payroll that it will only get better. Not gonna lie, I like the move. It's a lot easier to sell basketball recruits and their families with a young guy then it is with an old white guy. LOL!!! GO CANES!!!
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I like the move also but let's be honest. Coach L wants all 3 of the Team Final kids in the top 50.
Given what happened with Earl and Matt, I think so of those other bridges are burnt.
You know how sensitive these relationships are.
 
Da_Lucky_One said:
I like the move also but let's be honest. Coach L wants all 3 of the Team Final kids in the top 50.
Given what happened with Earl and Matt, I think so of those other bridges are burnt.
You know how sensitive these relationships are.
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Don't think there's any bad blood between L and Timberlake, pretty sure Earl said he still loved L when he announced he was leaving.

Cross on the other hand...
 
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Fisher didn't have a lot of experience either when he took the position. Hopefully, it works out, and maybe he can also help with some of the 2022 kids coming out of FLA.
 
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