Devante Johnson

[freeze 1914]

Devante will be taking a unofficial visit to McNeese State this weekend. Should he be getting more looks from colleges or is he not ready yet for the next level? Thoughts......

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="freeze 1914" post="1296961" timestamp="1349971872"]
Devante will be taking a unofficial visit to McNeese State this weekend. Should he be getting more looks from colleges or is he not ready yet for the next level? Thoughts......
[/quote] Very good! Wish him well!

[stevenash]

[quote name="freeze 1914" post="1296961" timestamp="1349971872"]
Devante will be taking a unofficial visit to McNeese State this weekend. Should he be getting more looks from colleges or is he not ready yet for the next level? Thoughts......
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I know of another "look" that he recently got. 

[freeze 1914]

[quote name="Stevenash" post="1296986" timestamp="1349973289"]
[quote author=freeze 1914 link=topic=104514.msg1296961#msg1296961 date=1349971872]
Devante will be taking a unofficial visit to McNeese State this weekend. Should he be getting more looks from colleges or is he not ready yet for the next level? Thoughts......
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I know of another "look" that he recently got.
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From where because according to very close sources he has not recieved any letters or phone calls from any schools but I'm pretty sure UNO will be in there soon.

[BLUEDOVE3]

Devante's *looks* will be coming. He's a good player and I wish him good luck.

[stevenash]

I am pretty sure that there is definitely a "place" for Devante at the college level.

[freeze 1914]

[quote name="Stevenash" post="1297048" timestamp="1349977468"]
I am pretty sure that there is definitely a "place" for Devante at the college level.
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im sure he will play college ball somewhere but out of all the players in the area that are getting letters in the mail he is the only one that has not gotten any letters at all. not a one

[stevenash]

[quote name="freeze 1914" post="1297153" timestamp="1349982981"]
[quote author=Stevenash link=topic=104514.msg1297048#msg1297048 date=1349977468]
I am pretty sure that there is definitely a "place" for Devante at the college level.
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im sure he will play college ball somewhere but out of all the players in the area that are getting letters in the mail he is the only one that has not gotten any letters at all. not a one
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Most "letters" are nothing more than that.  Often times, they are sent to people that the coach and staff of any particular school have never heard of.  I know a local sophomore football player who received a "letter" from LSU and it had no meaning whatsoever.

[BLUEDOVE3]

Until they offer none of it don't mean nothing.

[uandme08]

I could possibly wallpaper a room with the letters I know a certain kid has received but no offers.

[BLUEDOVE3]

The visits, letters, phone calls, midnight madness trips, Facebook contacts,letters are cool. Your ego is stroked but all that don't mean nothing unless the offer. They know who they want. If you're listed #2, they are trying to offer #1. If #1 goes somewhere else, then they have more time for you and you become their priority.

[asary]

Devante will do better than McNeese St  ;)

[stevenash]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1297296" timestamp="1349996219"]
The visits, letters, phone calls, midnight madness trips, Facebook contacts,letters are cool. Your ego is stroked but all that don't mean nothing unless the offer. They know who they want. If you're listed #2, they are trying to offer #1. If #1 goes somewhere else, then they have more time for you and you become their priority.
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My guess is that even if you are #2, you have probably received more than a standard recruiting letter.

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="Stevenash" post="1297298" timestamp="1349996349"]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=104514.msg1297296#msg1297296 date=1349996219]
The visits, letters, phone calls, midnight madness trips, Facebook contacts,letters are cool. Your ego is stroked but all that don't mean nothing unless the offer. They know who they want. If you're listed #2, they are trying to offer #1. If #1 goes somewhere else, then they have more time for you and you become their priority.
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My guess is that even if you are #2, you have probably received more than a standard recruiting letter.
[/quote]I would say yes. Point being is that you can't assume anything until you offered.

[BADSANTA]

That kid can hoop!

[freeze 1914]

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="1297470" timestamp="1350007953"]
That kid can hoop!
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Yes he can, but I know he feels kind of left out that everyone around him is recieving letters and some he is better than are. He will play ball somewhere. Most people dont know this but he is suppose to be a junior, but was moved up a grade in elementary. He is not even 17 yet.

[BLUEDOVE3]

So Freeze, what do you think is the reason he is not receiving the attention? At this  stage in high school, age
don't matter.  I think its an advantage for advanced younger players playing against older players. Again, what is your take on lack of attention from colleges.

[stevenash]

Make him happy freeze by telling him this:  He is not getting attention because he plays for HJ  That will make Doves day

[BLUEDOVE3]

Nash you know good-n-well it don't matter. You good, they will find you. Larry Bird comes to mind.

[BADSANTA]

I saw hm play vs Sealy and vs Waco last year. He will play college ball. As far as guards fo, there may not be anyone better overall.

[stevenash]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1297845" timestamp="1350061404"]
Nash you know good-n-well it don't matter. You good, they will find you. Larry Bird comes to mind.
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Yep, and he is gonna be found.  With Prudhomme gone, Devante will be "seen" and " noticed" a lot more. 

[Team Game]

i had recently heard that he was just 17 and was curious about being a Senior. Often you hear of Seniors being older after having an extra year in the early grades. Good for him and the best of luck on his future in basketball.
Don't let him worry about the letters....he will get his chance.

[BLUEDOVE3]

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[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=104514.msg1297845#msg1297845 date=1350061404]
Nash you know good-n-well it don't matter. You good, they will find you. Larry Bird comes to mind.
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Yep, and he is gonna be found.  With Prudhomme gone, Devante will be "seen" and " noticed" a lot more.
[/quote]  [s]I agree ..I see your point.[/s]... :-[  nevamind!!

[stevenash]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1297961" timestamp="1350069360"]
[quote author=Stevenash link=topic=104514.msg1297879#msg1297879 date=1350064562]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=104514.msg1297845#msg1297845 date=1350061404]
Nash you know good-n-well it don't matter. You good, they will find you. Larry Bird comes to mind.
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Yep, and he is gonna be found.  With Prudhomme gone, Devante will be "seen" and " noticed" a lot more.
[/quote]  [s]I agree ..I see your point.[/s]... :-[  nevamind!!
[/quote]

Whew!!! I am glad you made that correction

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="Team Game" post="1297957" timestamp="1350069201"]
i had recently heard that he was just 17 and was curious about being a Senior. Often you hear of Seniors being older after having an extra year in the early grades. Good for him and the best of luck on his future in basketball.
Don't let him worry about the letters....he will get his chance.
[/quote]Good point, many people would be surprised to know many of these *hyped* stars are actually older kids playing down with younger players.Kept back for academic reasons, along with late in the *Fall* birthdays are right at two years older than kids in their correct grades. But by high school, it really does not matter anymore. College coaches don't care.