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Topic: 2017 6'9" PF AJ Gareri (Akron Ellet HS) - Ohio Signee
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Posted: 6/24/2015 10:15 PM
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'17 Athens PG Griffin Lutz visited Toledo yesterday. '17 Akron Ellet PF AJ Gareri visited Ohio U today.— Corey Albertson (@Corey_Albertson) https://twitter.com/Corey_Albertson/status/61389079614455...

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Posted: 7/28/2015 1:27 PM
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Posted: 8/8/2015 7:30 PM
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@rodgerbohn: 2017 AJ Gareri is going to make a college coach VERY happy w/versatility he brings.Producing inside and out vs King James.#SpieceRunNSlam

Also has an offer from Kent State along with interest from Xavier, Illionois, , Penn State, Dayton, Toledo and Cornell according to his Twitter account.
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Posted: 8/9/2015 2:03 AM
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And some on here (well, maybe mainly just one) think we ignore local talent..............
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Posted: 8/9/2015 10:41 AM
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RSBobcat wrote:expand_more
And some on here (well, maybe mainly just one) think we ignore local talent..............
When the coaching caravan came to Cbus this spring, I was fortunate enough to talk to coach Phillips. Said ideally, he'd like to have team that's split 50-50 between instate/outstate...
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Posted: 8/9/2015 6:19 PM
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brucecuth wrote:expand_more
And some on here (well, maybe mainly just one) think we ignore local talent..............
When the coaching caravan came to Cbus this spring, I was fortunate enough to talk to coach Phillips. Said ideally, he'd like to have team that's split 50-50 between instate/outstate...

I think that makes a lot of sense for the most part. The competition for in state kids is intense given the number of D1 programs in Ohio. And not just that, but GOOD programs.
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Posted: 8/12/2015 6:54 PM
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brucecuth wrote:expand_more
And some on here (well, maybe mainly just one) think we ignore local talent..............
When the coaching caravan came to Cbus this spring, I was fortunate enough to talk to coach Phillips. Said ideally, he'd like to have team that's split 50-50 between instate/outstate...
I'm cool if he says that. But in reality I want 'best available' for Ohio. And if the kid is from in state, then it's a bonus.

I remember people gave Solich all sorts of heck for not going after local kids during the first signing day open house thing. Ever since, they've made it a point to let everyone know who's local.
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Posted: 8/14/2015 4:25 PM
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mcbin wrote:expand_more
And some on here (well, maybe mainly just one) think we ignore local talent..............
When the coaching caravan came to Cbus this spring, I was fortunate enough to talk to coach Phillips. Said ideally, he'd like to have team that's split 50-50 between instate/outstate...
I'm cool if he says that. But in reality I want 'best available' for Ohio. And if the kid is from in state, then it's a bonus.

I remember people gave Solich all sorts of heck for not going after local kids during the first signing day open house thing. Ever since, they've made it a point to let everyone know who's local.
I would rather get a better talent than a local talent. Also, I think its important to look at offers more so than the signing class. When I was applying to schools, I brought home an application to Cincinnati being that I am from Cincinnati. My mom tore it up and said "No", it was too close. Nothing wrong with trying to get away...
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Posted: 8/25/2015 7:11 AM
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Toledo has offered recently also.

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/a-j-gareri
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6-foot-7/2017/F/A.J. Gareri of Akron, Ohio (Ellet) scored 45pts and grabbed 18rbs tonight in a OT win.
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Posted: 12/20/2015 1:56 PM
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RSBobcat wrote:expand_more
And some on here (well, maybe mainly just one) think we ignore local talent..............
A little confused as to what you call local. Same or less distance to Connersville IN , Cynthiana KY, Lima OH, Charleston WV or maybe 20 more miles to PGH. if that is the point.

As a parent a 3 -4 hour drive is a bonus. Most of the P's I know and spent years on the AAU circuit with drove that or more to see their kid. If you count local as anyplace in OHIO then you pass on a bunch of kids within the circle you can draw with that parameter.
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Posted: 12/20/2015 10:37 PM
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bornacatfan wrote:expand_more
And some on here (well, maybe mainly just one) think we ignore local talent..............
A little confused as to what you call local. Same or less distance to Connersville IN , Cynthiana KY, Lima OH, Charleston WV or maybe 20 more miles to PGH. if that is the point.

As a parent a 3 -4 hour drive is a bonus. Most of the P's I know and spent years on the AAU circuit with drove that or more to see their kid. If you count local as anyplace in OHIO then you pass on a bunch of kids within the circle you can draw with that parameter.
The "one" I referred to was not me!
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Akron Ellet got a first round bye in the upcoming OHSAA tournament. They will face the winner of the Copley/Akron East matchup on 2/24, site and date TBD.

http://brackets.myohsaa.org/bracket.aspx?t=6471&ts=15310&...
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Posted: 2/19/2016 11:24 PM
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Another visitor tomorrow.

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Posted: 2/22/2016 11:26 AM
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Couldn't have been a better day for recruits to visit.
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Couldn't have been a better day for recruits to visit.
I would think the way we are playing, and Saul Ball in general, would appeal very much to a big man. The quick ball movement and our dedication to getting it to Tony has to look good to prospects who envision themselves making a mark at the next level.
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I've seen this young man play in person this year and think of a more athletic Jake Kretzer! Kid likes contact and no matter how much the opposition bodied him and tried to take him out of his game he stepped up. Would be a nice get for a year when we have to replace Tone, Wad and Kenny. He and Carter are similar except this kid can only get stronger whereas I think Carter will stick to more of a 3. Gareri can be a stretch 4.
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Posted: 2/26/2016 12:36 PM
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I talked with his high school trainer this morning and she said that he is a really good kid. No big head and works with all very well. Sounds like someone who would fit the SaulBall system.
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Posted: 2/26/2016 3:07 PM
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Ellet plays Copley at Copley tomorrow night for those interested. Winner goes to the district semifinals at Alliance High School and plays the winner of Boardman and Lake.
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Posted: 2/29/2016 7:12 AM
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Ellet was bounced from the tournament by undefeated Copley, 73-49, despite a monster night from AJ. He had 24 points and 12 rebounds.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/high-school/city-series/boys-b...
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Posted: 6/26/2016 9:24 PM
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Announced commitment to Ohio today!
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Posted: 6/26/2016 9:28 PM
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Awesome baby! Now, get that PG!!!
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Posted: 6/27/2016 2:40 AM
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Google his name and you will find several interesting articles about Gareri. He chose Ohio over offers from Kent State, Toledo and BGSU.
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Posted: 6/27/2016 7:52 AM
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Wow nice fit. Grab the PG from SVSM and we've got two great ones right from under Dambrodt's nose.
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