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Topic: 2017 6'9" PF AJ Gareri (Akron Ellet HS) - Ohio Signee
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Ted Thompson
6/24/2015 10:15 PM

'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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Ted Thompson
7/28/2015 1:27 PM

 

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OUBballFan
8/8/2015 7:30 PM
@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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RSBobcat
8/9/2015 2:03 AM
And some on here (well, maybe mainly just one) think we ignore local talent..............
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brucecuth
8/9/2015 10:41 AM
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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OU_Country
8/9/2015 6:19 PM
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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mcbin
8/12/2015 6:54 PM
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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OUBobcat13
8/14/2015 4:25 PM
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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GoCats105
8/25/2015 7:11 AM
Toledo has offered recently also.

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/a-j-gareri
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Ohiohoops
12/19/2015 11:43 PM
6-foot-7/2017/F/A.J. Gareri of Akron, Ohio (Ellet) scored 45pts and grabbed 18rbs tonight in a OT win.
@Agar44
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bornacatfan
12/20/2015 1:56 PM
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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RSBobcat
12/20/2015 10:37 PM
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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GoCats105
2/8/2016 12:12 PM
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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Ted Thompson
2/19/2016 11:24 PM

Another visitor tomorrow.

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Ted Thompson
2/21/2016 10:00 PM

 

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OU_Country
2/22/2016 11:26 AM
Couldn't have been a better day for recruits to visit.
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OUVan
2/22/2016 1:37 PM
OU_Country wrote:expand_more
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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Bobcat1998
2/23/2016 4:04 PM
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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akroncat
2/26/2016 12:36 PM
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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GoCats105
2/26/2016 3:07 PM
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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GoCats105
2/29/2016 7:12 AM
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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Antonio Pierce
6/26/2016 9:24 PM
Announced commitment to Ohio today!
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Taiwan BC
6/26/2016 9:28 PM
Awesome baby! Now, get that PG!!!
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Jeff McKinney
6/27/2016 2:40 AM
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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The Optimist
6/27/2016 7:52 AM
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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