Injuries and mental health problems. His stats won’t jump out to you but he’s a former McDonald’s all American. Imo he’s worth a shot, hopefully he has a good relationship with LuRod.
What’s the future?
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Again, you are a very smart man. His relationship with LuRod is great and their lockers were next to each other. Stats dont jump off the screen but he has game. He would make a huge difference in this conference and he is a dog. Never backs down and is someone that can get the team going in all phases.
I agree! JJJ can enter the portal, respectfully lol.
Fearless! Passes the eye test for sure. Stats don't tell the whole story.
5'8", ACL and personal problems makes him a tough sell.
You speak nothing but facts. Rather have him run the point than Hicks or JJJ though and the coaching staff knows that.
Of course this is all dependent on Dedan's plans.
Probably not. I haven't heard anything regarding Allen or Davis since last week so I'm not 100% sure on what the thinking is with them. As of tonight though, dedan and Ruffin are the two that we are zeroing in on.
The thing with recruiting and especially the portal is it changes daily. Todays story may not be tomorrows.
If there is a choice between Drake Allen and Daeshun Ruffin I think Allen is the way to go. Allen beats Ruffin on every stat - especially shooting ( FG% and 3 PT.%), with the exception of Assist to Turnover ratio - and that is very close.
Ruffins 25% 3 pt. average ( over two years ) would be my top concern. That's bad enough that guards could play off him and let him shoot. Almost encourage him to shoot. Even JJ's shooting is much better than Ruffin.
Plus his height is a huge disadvantage. He'll be shooting over some players that are a foot taller. Some PG's can get away with being too short - but everything else about their game needs to be superior and Ruffin seems to have some pretty obvious flaws.
I prefer Allen as well but height can be overcome. Ask Kansas State how they feel about their PG from this year’s tournament team!
Tough choice here,but leaning toward your points on why Allen would be better PG for us. Ruffin did play against tougher competition. I guess it will come down to who wants to play here the most if it comes down to these two
Everyone makes great points. Pros and cons for each, but my order would be Dedan > Ruffin > Allen. Ruffin over Allen for me because he's battle tested and played tougher comp and I like how he has that dog in him. I havent seen that in Allen's film.
With that being said, whoever wants to come here, please do!
With that being said, whoever wants to come here, please do!
Rebel fans waiting for the announcements on Twitter
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I love this kid. Knee should be good to go by now. I always wonder how these southern boys would adjust in Vegas ? They ask me : " Is UNLV a good School "? I honestly don't know how to answer that.. I tell them "It used to be - it can be"?? --- Ultimately Kevin is fair and his family has a reputation that goes back decades and decades in the college basketball world - it matters - Its all about relationships. Kids aren't signing up with UNLV because of our storied history (they dont even know about it ) --- Its about relationships (reputation that gets you through the door -circles) and opportunity. All about fit and feel.
Ok besides Dedan, Ruffin Drake, Davis who is not s point guard. Have there been any mention of Javon Small, or Primo Spears. Both averaged over 5 assists a game and can both score. Primo has not been on good teams his first year he was teammate with JJJ. I have not seen highlight vids of these two but like their stats and experience
I'm thinking maybe Drake and Ruffin are waiting to see who Dedan chooses. Of course I hope we get Dedan but if we don't I hope we get 1 of the 2. We definetly need a point guard.
