2018 G Joe Cremo (Grad Transfer, Villanova Commit)

[gtmoBlue]

Well, I suppose I'm a bit confused by Cremo. He has a short window of time and he was only visiting listed schools - that has changed. He is looking for a school where he can start/play - that too has changed. He will be behind Donte D, Booth, and Quinerly at Nova and behind KJ Lawson, Quintin Grimes, Devon Dotson at KU. Neither seems a viable choice. We seem the best opportunity for a 1 yr grad transfer. Must be the bright lights of Philly and Lawrence, KS. The signing period ends in a little over 2 weeks.

As for 2019 guys we have plenty of time (another year) to work in gaining a commitment.

to add a bit:
mredle, Cremo's situation is an entirely different scenario than HS recruit Carton. Cremo is a 22-23 y/o graduate with degree attempting to make a business decision to boost his profile to pro scouts (Nat'l/Int'l). He's got 1 year to impress and needs visibility. He would get more PT and good visibility at Creighton. But perhaps the lure of a "name" school is too great, thinking perhaps he would gain greater visibility while playing less - see Michael Mulder. With a short remaining window IMO we cut and focus on Stull or other grad transfers.

Carton is a 15-16 y/o kid (4-star) in HS who will choose a college. He can and will be influenced by several folks and factors over the next year or two. We have a good package and time to better our position with the young man. We are in a better position with Carton than say a Kofi Cockburn who has 30 offers and is an East Coast kid.

[Alphawalt]

Well, I suppose I'm a bit confused by Cremo. He has a short window of time and he was only visiting listed schools - that has changed. He is looking for a school where he can start/play - that too has changed. He will be behind Donte D, Booth, and Quinerly at Nova and behind KJ Lawson, Quintin Grimes, Devon Dotson at KU. Neither seems a viable choice. We seem the best opportunity for a 1 yr grad transfer. Must be the bright lights of Philly and Lawrence, KS. The signing period ends in a little over 2 weeks.

As for 2019 guys we have plenty of time (another year) to work in gaining a commitment.

to add a bit:
mredle, Cremo's situation is an entirely different scenario than HS recruit Carton. Cremo is a 22-23 graduate with degree attempting to make a business decision to boost his profile to pro scouts (Nat'l/Int'l). He's got 1 year to impress and needs visibility. He would get more PT and good visibility at Creighton. But perhaps the lure of a "name" school is too great, thinking perhaps he would gain greater visibility while playing less - see Michael Mulder. With a short remaining window IMO we cut and focus on Stull or other grad transfers.

Carton is a 15-16 y/o kid (4-star) in HS who will choose a college. He can and will be influenced by several folks and factors over the next year or two. We have a good package and time to better our position with the young man. We are in a better position with Carton than say a Kofi Cockburn who has 30 offers and is an East Coast kid.

I can’t believe I am seeing GTMO being realistic, and not overly optimistic. Of course, prior to next year, he will still be predicting 24-25 win season as always.

[vivid_dude]

ACC article on Cremo. Maybe I need to get over my Missouri Valley insecurities, but it still strikes me as cool for Creighton to be referred to as a "power program" in a Duke-centric article, written by ACC writers.

https://accsports.com/acc-news/duke-basketball-transfer-wire-update-joe-cremo/

And then here's a solid piece from today's Kansas City Star that doesn't mention Creighton, but really dives into Cremo's strengths and weaknesses. Good article. The OWH could take some notes.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article210214699.html

[gtmoBlue]

Well, I suppose I'm a bit confused by Cremo. He has a short window of time and he was only visiting listed schools - that has changed. He is looking for a school where he can start/play - that too has changed. He will be behind Donte D, Booth, and Quinerly at Nova and behind KJ Lawson, Quintin Grimes, Devon Dotson at KU. Neither seems a viable choice. We seem the best opportunity for a 1 yr grad transfer. Must be the bright lights of Philly and Lawrence, KS. The signing period ends in a little over 2 weeks.

As for 2019 guys we have plenty of time (another year) to work in gaining a commitment.

to add a bit:
mredle, Cremo's situation is an entirely different scenario than HS recruit Carton. Cremo is a 22-23 graduate with degree attempting to make a business decision to boost his profile to pro scouts (Nat'l/Int'l). He's got 1 year to impress and needs visibility. He would get more PT and good visibility at Creighton. But perhaps the lure of a "name" school is too great, thinking perhaps he would gain greater visibility while playing less - see Michael Mulder. With a short remaining window IMO we cut and focus on Stull or other grad transfers.

Carton is a 15-16 y/o kid (4-star) in HS who will choose a college. He can and will be influenced by several folks and factors over the next year or two. We have a good package and time to better our position with the young man. We are in a better position with Carton than say a Kofi Cockburn who has 30 offers and is an East Coast kid.

I can’t believe I am seeing GTMO being realistic, and not overly optimistic. Of course, prior to next year, he will still be predicting 24-25 win season as always.

Yes, it is a bit surprising isn't it - to me as well. Must be old age, dementia, or both. 25 W's is about right...

[jays911]

Visiting Nova today: [link]

[vivid_dude]

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article210263449.html

Cremo comes out with a new final five recruiting list: Creighton, Villanova, Texas, Gonzaga and Kansas. It appears as if Duke has been eliminated. Get lost, Blue Devils. You can't compete with Creighton.

Obviously, stiff competition. It's cool to be in the final five with this group. It would be amazing if we actually beat them all for Joe.

[Eye of the Jay]

If he’s looking for playing time on a major conference bubble team then we’ll be a perfect fit - think kreklow priorities. But if he wants to be a solid 6th/7th guy on a top 4 seed school then he’ll most likely look elsewhere.

Hoping he picks here and he enjoys a stellar sweet 16 run in his year here.

[mredle]

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article210263449.html

Cremo comes out with a new final five recruiting list: Creighton, Villanova, Texas, Gonzaga and Kansas. It appears as if Duke has been eliminated. Get lost, Blue Devils. You can't compete with Creighton.

Obviously, stiff competition. It's cool to be in the final five with this group. It would be amazing if we actually beat them all for Joe.

Vivid_dude, I think its more a question of which players among the final five go to the draft, which return and whether Cremo is that team's first replacement ... oh and as always, whether the kid is in line for the "special" Addidas endowed athletic scholarship to Louisville.

[ictjay]

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article210263449.html

Cremo comes out with a new final five recruiting list: Creighton, Villanova, Texas, Gonzaga and Kansas. It appears as if Duke has been eliminated. Get lost, Blue Devils. You can't compete with Creighton.

Obviously, stiff competition. It's cool to be in the final five with this group. It would be amazing if we actually beat them all for Joe.

I think Texas is done.

[JayPak]

Now we just got to beat out Nova, Kansas, and the Zags.