OT - 5 star basketball recruit chooses Howard (HBCU) over UCLA

[NC_Canes_11]

As much as it seems some of y’all want this to become a thing, it won’t. The vast majority of elite talent won’t play in a high school gym for a nobody coach over K, Cal, and others. The first HBCU to build a legit arena and hire one of the big boy coaches is the only one with a chance to make a dent in anything.

 

[MiamiChris]

Five-star recruit Maker picks Howard over UCLA

Five-star senior Makur Maker announced his commitment to Howard on Friday morning, becoming the highest-ranked prospect to commit to a historically Black college or university since the ESPN recruiting database started in 2007.

www.espn.com

Big move and I think this is the first domino. I believe we are about to see a seismic shift in college sports over the next 10-15 years.

kids gonna go to NBDL. Basketball is different even if he attends he will spend tops 6 months at the school and go pro. It won’t work in football where facilities, exposure and amount of time on a campus will make kids go to big schools.

 

[cway313]

C'mon man you're hurting the agenda....

You should tone it down some not hiding your agenda well.

 

[Dhatguy]

Usual suspects

 

[1LuvCane]

Usual suspects

 

[Artist Formerly Known As]

I appreciate the sentiment, but going to HBCUs will cost these kids the massive platforms they could have otherwise.

 

[RattlerCane305]

I appreciate the sentiment, but going to HBCUs will cost these kids the massive platforms they could have otherwise.

Call me crazy, but maybe, juuust maybe if enough talented kids go to HBCUs, the major tv networks and apparel distributors, etc. will want to conduct business with those institutions???

 

[The Svengali]

How is it a good move?

As a rule, you should never ever build someone else’s house before you build your own.

And you especially shouldn’t do it for folks that haven’t cared about you and haven’t shown any empathy towards you, historically.

Build your own house first and invest in increasing the value of your own home.

 

[RattlerCane305]

Segregation is bad

White students & student/athletes have NEVER been barred from attending HBCUs. Why is it such an abhorrent idea that some of our best athletes attend our schools??? I'm waiting for an answer. I personally believe the same people would also be up in arms if the majority of talented white kids played for HBCUs...

 

[rustywalkedaway]

Call me crazy, but maybe, juuust maybe if enough talented kids go to HBCUs, the major tv networks and apparel distributors, etc. will want to conduct business with those institutions???

1. Is there any logical argument against what you just said?
2. This thread began when one poster cited one non binding "decision" as a "seismic" shift. Is there any other evidence to support that enormous change?

The answer to both questions in the same.

 

[The Svengali]

1. Is there any logical argument against what you just said?
2. This thread began when one poster cited one non binding "decision" as a "seismic" shift. Is there any other evidence to support that enormous change?

The answer to both questions in the same.

Lol

 

[The Svengali]

Call me crazy, but maybe, juuust maybe if enough talented kids go to HBCUs, the major tv networks and apparel distributors, etc. will want to conduct business with those institutions???

I agree with this fully. I think that’s exactly what happens. Major networks and apparel distributors follow the talent. Talent is the currency

Mike Williams, the #1 hoops recruit in 2023says he’s leaning the HBCU route too.

A seismic shift is afoot

 

[rustywalkedaway]

Lol

Still waiting for that evidence.

It makes sense that you are the self-proclaimed "svengali". If you don't know the definition, that basically means you try to mesmerize/bull**** people. Seems on point here.

 

[Go Canes!!]

Props to the kid for going with something he felt passionate about.

Respect.

 

[The Svengali]

Still waiting for that evidence.

It makes sense that you are the self-proclaimed "svengali". If you don't know the definition, that basically means you try to mesmerize/bull**** people. Seems on point here.

Have a beer, man. Lol. You’re spun up and triggered for no reason. Lol

Seismic - having strong or widespread impact....social changes. As in, that 5 stars‘ choice to attend an HBCU will have widespread and lasting impact on the basketball recruiting landscape, in the future .

I ignored you because I assume you were kidding, but then I see you keep bringing it up. You honestly don’t know other uses of that word????

Definition of SEISMIC

of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake; also : of or relating to an earth vibration caused by something else (such as an explosion or the impact of a meteorite); of or relating to a vibration on a celestial body (such as the moon) comparable to a seismic event on earth… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

 

[Artist Formerly Known As]

Call me crazy, but maybe, juuust maybe if enough talented kids go to HBCUs, the major tv networks and apparel distributors, etc. will want to conduct business with those institutions???

They might. I don’t know. But the fan base is not going to be nearly as large as a big state school, so I doubt they will command as much tv attention unless every top kid goes that route which is doubtful.

These kids can do whatever they want, and I won’t fault them for it. Just seeing it objectively.

 

[RattlerCane305]

How is it a good move?

Great for HBCUs to have talented kids. This generates economic growth for the schools and their surrounding communities. Talented kids will make it to the pros no matter where they go, and if enough go to those schools they can compete athletically with their white counterparts(that are coincidentally lol filled with black talent) as well as financially(TV contracts, advertising, etc.). Three 5 star and 12 4 star kids going to HBCUs won't seem as crazy as a lone 5 star kid. Going to Jackson State didn't keep Walter Payton from becoming Walter Payton...

 

[rustywalkedaway]

Have a beer, man. Lol. You’re spun up and triggered for no reason. Lol

Cheers and have a safe and sane 4th.

 

[RattlerCane305]

1. Is there any logical argument against what you just said?
2. This thread began when one poster cited one non binding "decision" as a "seismic" shift. Is there any other evidence to support that enormous change?

The answer to both questions in the same.

(1. Yeah. If an HBCU were able to acquire enough talent to field a consistent Top-10 FBS program, you mean to tell me that they wouldn't be able to attract a wide TV audience(especially in comparison to current times), invitations to P5 conferences, etc.? If your answer is no, please explain it to me.
(2. I never said a "seismic" shift is occurring, it's one kid. But don't take it for granted, especially if he attends HU, plays & is drafted high. It only takes one spark to start a wildfire...

 

[rustywalkedaway]

(1. Yeah. If an HBCU were able to acquire enough talent to field a consistent Top-10 FBS program, you mean to tell me that they wouldn't be able to attract a wide TV audience(especially in comparison to current times), invitations to P5 conferences, etc.? If your answer is no, please explain it to me.
(2. I never said a "seismic" shift is occurring, it's one kid. But don't take it for granted, especially if he attends HU, plays & is drafted high. It only takes one spark to start a wildfire...

1. I agreed with your initial post. Please re-read.
2. I did not reference you. I specifically referenced the original post. Please re-read.

So, please re-read. The answer to both questions I posed was "no". I did not realize that was a mystery.