Recruiting 2019

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/PostTribSports/status/956721029560307712

Hutton: Brandon Newman a rising star as double-double threat for Valparaiso
Mike Hutton
Post-Tribune

Lake Central coach Dave Milausnic said Valparaiso's Brandon Newman is good enough to be an Indiana All-Star.

Valparaiso coach Barak Coolman is trying to schedule a stop in Indianapolis for next season so he can get the 6-foot-4 junior guard statewide exposure.

The drumbeat of what's possible with Newman, who has established himself as the best guard to put on a Vikings uniform since Bryce Drew won Mr. Basketball in 1994, is slowly taking a life of its own.

Last week, Valparaiso University became the sixth school to offer Newman a scholarship. Others are Indiana-Fort Wayne, IUPUI, Miami of Ohio, Toledo and North Dakota.

For Newman, who's averaging 25 points, 10 rebounds and two steals, that appears to just be the start. Xavier and Butler are watching closely. Purdue and Indiana have made contact.

He looks like a player who could break out beyond the mid-major level.

Coolman coached twins brothers Bryson and Benton Scott at Fort Wayne Northrop. Bryson signed with Purdue and Benton was at Indiana State before both transferred to Indiana-Fort Wayne.

Coolman believes Newman is just as good as those two, though he is cautious about projecting

............ http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/sports/ct-ptb-mike-hutton-column-st-0126-20180125-story.html

[VUGrad1314]

Hmmm... The Scott brothers both took higher levels offers before ... GOING HOME. Are you trying to tell us something Mr. Hutton?

[zvillehaze]

Coolman coached twins brothers Bryson and Benton Scott at Fort Wayne Northrop. Bryson signed with Purdue and Benton was at Indiana State before both transferred to Indiana-Fort Wayne.

Pretty sure that "Benton" a/k/a Brenton, is still at ISU. 

[FWalum]

Several errors in the Hutton article, Jon Coffman wishes both the Scott twins were at Purdue University Fort Wayne, unfortunately he only has one. Indiana University Fort Wayne will not have any athletics.

[wh]

https://twitter.com/PostTribSports/status/956721029560307712

The drumbeat of what's possible with Newman, who has established himself as the best guard to put on a Vikings uniform since Bryce Drew won Mr. Basketball in 1994, is slowly taking a life of its own.

Better than Robbie Hummel?

[M]

Robbie was a forward, no?

[VU2014]

Sounds like Brandon Newman is having a tough night against a strong Merrillville team.

https://twitter.com/JP8185/status/957074962623410176
https://twitter.com/JP8185/status/957077040334884864
https://twitter.com/JP8185/status/957078250823585793

EDIT: Sounds like it was a good game. Brandon Newman finished the night strong with a great 2nd half.

https://twitter.com/vhsboyshoops/status/957095031025922048

Game end in a very controversial OT last (late) second shot.
https://twitter.com/EvanWalls6/status/957093077595901952

[M]

Horrid call ends the game. Someone post the video. Might be the worst call of the year. Even the kid that shot it can't believe they counted it. Then the ref, with the huge fist punch to call it good 😂. Wow

[wh]

So, if I'm following the storyline correctly, after being held scoreless in the 1st half Brandon Newman had 22 points in the 2nd half?

[VU2014]

Horrid call ends the game. Someone post the video. Might be the worst call of the year. Even the kid that shot it can't believe they counted it. Then the ref, with the huge fist punch to call it good 😂. Wow

Such a terrible call. Here is a video with another angle: https://www.facebook.com/nwitimes/videos/10156125002909413/?utm_content=buffer81cb9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC

So, if I'm following the storyline correctly, after being held scoreless in the 1st half Brandon Newman had 22 points in the 2nd half?

It think he had 21 points in the 2nd half. I was just loosely following the game on twitter.

[VU2014]

Brandon Newman is special.

https://twitter.com/dreadedupG/status/957625144968663041
https://twitter.com/CoachCoolman/status/957632122075873281

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/quincyguerrier/status/958904004049883136

[NativeCheesehead]

If we get Quincy over those other schools listed I'll walk down Union Street in a Brown and Gold thong.

[a3uge]

Cool - only non A10 mid major listed.

[VU2014]

If you look at Quincy Guerrier's twitter profile he retweeted Daniel Sackey's commitment tweet.

[VU2014]

We're recruiting Brandon Newman pretty hard. It's apparent Brandon is THE priority for the 2019 recruiting class as of right now.

As Paul said there is some star power at the game tonight. It would be awesome to see Brandon play in a Crusader uniform one day.

https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/959239255909335041
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/959232770764615680
https://twitter.com/NWIOren/status/959246501598978055

[crusader05]

One benefit we have is that our players can be around for games in the area. Can maybe help local talent stay close to home if they like the guys.

Also, It helps to develop strong relationships with people close to these local teams. Gives them more people to vouch for  Valpo to these kids.

[IrishDawg]

Brandon Newman comes in at #165.  While he may not get a ton of high major interest during his high school season, my guess is once summer rolls around his recruitment is going to pick up significantly.

https://twitter.com/EvanDaniels/status/956600545288097792

[bbtds]

If you look at Quincy Guerrier's twitter profile he retweeted Daniel Sackey's commitment tweet.

I wonder who sells Brown and Gold thongs for men.

[justducky]

If we get Quincy over those other schools listed I'll walk down Union Street in a Brown and Gold thong.

I wonder who sells Brown and Gold thongs for men.

And if we do get Quincy all of us here on the board would be honored to walk down Union St with you in our Brown and Gold thongs (plural), which we will wear on our feet.

[vu72]

If we get Quincy over those other schools listed I'll walk down Union Street in a Brown and Gold thong.

I wonder who sells Brown and Gold thongs for men.

And if we do get Quincy all of us here on the board would be honored to walk down Union St with you in our Brown and Gold thongs (plural), which we will wear on our feet.

I had to laugh out loud when I read this.  I reminded me of a time when we bet a fraternity brother $5 (which was a lot in 1970) that he wouldn't run from the Phi Psi house to the Dixie Diner (corner of Freeman St and Garfield) in just his jock.  Laughed my a$$ off and he did it!

[VU2014]

If we get Quincy over those other schools listed I'll walk down Union Street in a Brown and Gold thong.

I wonder who sells Brown and Gold thongs for men.

And if we do get Quincy all of us here on the board would be honored to walk down Union St with you in our Brown and Gold thongs (plural), which we will wear on our feet.

I had to laugh out loud when I read this.  I reminded me of a time when we bet a fraternity brother $5 (which was a lot in 1970) that he wouldn't run from the Phi Psi house to the Dixie Diner (corner of Freeman St and Garfield) in just his jock.  Laughed my a$$ off and he did it!

I'd lead the Conga Line like Goldmember.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTk81BnxNds

[NativeCheesehead]

We'll get them specially made. With Lottich's smiling face on the front.

[bbtds]

If we get Quincy over those other schools listed I'll walk down Union Street in a Brown and Gold thong.

I wonder who sells Brown and Gold thongs for men.

And if we do get Quincy all of us here on the board would be honored to walk down Union St with you in our Brown and Gold thongs (plural), which we will wear on our feet.

Of course. Cheesehead probably thought he could get away with wearing only one thong on one foot and a regular shoe on his other foot. That way only one of his feet freezes.

[VULB#62]