Big Basketball Recruit

[CajunJack55]

3⭐️ '17 Peabody (LA)|@LaEliteHoops CG Cedric Russell (@bucket_getta1) commits to @RaginCajunsMBB. JR-23ppg. Speedy shotmaker. Ex-LSU pledge.

— Josh Parrott (@JoshuaParrott) October 28, 2016

Big for @RaginCajunsMBB to get 3⭐️ '17 Peabody (LA)|@LaEliteHoops CG Cedric Russell (@bucket_getta1). Was top target for HC Bob Marlin.

— Josh Parrott (@JoshuaParrott) October 28, 2016

[CajunT]

3⭐️ '17 Peabody (LA)|@LaEliteHoops CG Cedric Russell (@bucket_getta1) commits to @RaginCajunsMBB. JR-23ppg. Speedy shotmaker. Ex-LSU pledge.

— Josh Parrott (@JoshuaParrott) October 28, 2016

Big for @RaginCajunsMBB to get 3⭐️ '17 Peabody (LA)|@LaEliteHoops CG Cedric Russell (@bucket_getta1). Was top target for HC Bob Marlin.

— Josh Parrott (@JoshuaParrott) October 28, 2016

I was waiting for this announcement to see if he would keep his word. He threw a number of programs off earlier this week announcing his final 5 and UL wasn't in it. Congrats to Coach Marlin and his staff for landing his best HS recruit since becoming HC at UL. UL will be load in 2017 to make another NCAA Tournament run with the transfers and this signee. There will be no excuses with that talent next year.

[Cajunsmike]

I was waiting for this announcement to see if he would keep his word. He threw a number of programs off earlier this week announcing his final 5 and UL wasn't in it. Congrats to Coach Marlin and his staff for landing his best HS recruit since becoming HC at UL. UL will be load in 2017 to make another NCAA Tournament run with the transfers and this signee. There will be no excuses with that talent next year.

No doubt there will be pressure on the program to produce in 2016-17 with the infusion of talent that is coming into the program. However we still have this season to play and folks who went to the scrimmage last night tell me we may surprise some folks. I had a prior commitment and was unable to attend. Back to the original post, congratulations to the staff for garnering this commitment. I believe Kevin Johnson was the key assistant here who landed the guy. This was hinted at by some staff members during the recent RCAF function so it is not a total surprise to some. I had one tell me our focus was on a guard from the Alexandria area. Of course we could not share that here at the time. Now, the key will be garnering the signature in a couple of weeks when the early signing period begins.

[CajunRebel]

WOW!!!!

This kid passed up some big-time programs to play for us. Next year is going to be sweet!!!

[ManAboutTown]

No doubt about it, big get by Marlin and staff.

[Ragin' Caleb]

Positivity about the men's program and in Marlin... *gasp

[Just1More]

Positivity about the men's program and in Marlin... *gasp

It's available 24/7 when good work is done.

[Ragin' Caleb]

It's available 24/7 when good work is done.

Haven't seen much of it at all really. Even when Elfrid went pro or Shawn

[RaginScotsman]

Nicely done. Coach Marlin and the staff seemed like they've done an excellent job building for the future. Let's hope this year has some surprises too.

Edit: just saw the kid's list of schools- VCU, Texas Tech, Houston, NC State, SMU, LSU-BR, Latur.

[Cajunsmike]

It's available 24/7 when good work is done.

The real positive work began with transfer announcements this summer. They were somewhat overlooked at the time. Likely due to the fact they will sit out this year. However their coming on board may be the most significant development for cajun basketball in many years. The successful teams of Jessie Evans relied heavily on transfers. Maybe that success can return soon with the same approach.

[Cajunsmike]

Nicely done. Coach Marlin and the staff seemed like they've done an excellent job building for the future. Let's hope this year has some surprises too.

Edit: just saw the kid's list of schools- VCU, Texas Tech, Houston, NC State, SMU, LSU-BR, Latur.

I believe LSU had him committed at one time. David Patrick was recruiting him. Patrick is no longer on the Tiger staff so that is probably why they fell off his list.

[Hark Mudspeth]

When can he sign?