Cal's Jacobi Gordon Commits to Louisiana MBB

[SlappyCajun]

Didn’t see any eye popping stats in his college career. Why? Not a clue is given.

No idea whether this guy will be good or not good. But a lot of transfers do not have eye-popping stats. That's why they are transferring . . .

Dwayne Mitchell averaged 3.5 PPG at Auburn.
Orien Greene averaged 3.5 PPG and 5.4PPG at Florida.

[ULvictory]

Well, we're not getting any 4* players without an injury history to come here.
I've been critical of Coach Marlin, but I really like the moves he's made this off-season. Gotta give them credit on this.

Hey I’m all about it as well. Now, what we are able to do with these players will tell the tale.

[CajunEXPRESS]

No idea whether this guy will be good or not good. But a lot of transfers do not have eye-popping stats. That's why they are transferring . . .

Dwayne Mitchell averaged 3.5 PPG at Auburn.
Orien Greene averaged 3.5 PPG and 5.4PPG at Florida.

Fair enough, we also got Gant, Barkley. I guess I just want some to be eye popping. So far zero create great expectations.

[Cajunsmike]

Well, we're not getting any 4* players without an injury history to come here.
I've been critical of Coach Marlin, but I really like the moves he's made this off-season. Gotta give them credit on this.

One assistant coach has taken the lead on the recruiting efforts this period. Any success or lack thereof on the court will point back to him in some way. In Gordon's case, it may be a different guy that took the lead since he is originally from Houston. I think it is a good bet Spenkuck does not return unless somebody else besides Smith pays their own way. However, Spenkuck is still on the roster at this point and Gordon is not. This news is very recent however and official roster may yet be adjusted. NCAA is not giving basketball players their year back as it is not a spring sport. That has already been decided. Therefore Gordon should have two years remaining. No idea if they think a waiver for immediate eligibiltiy is possible here. I do know they have been working hard on making their waiver case for Butts and Akwuba. They are very optimistic they will be successful with Butts and somewhat optimistic on Akwuba. No guarantees of course.

[Cajunsmike]

Fair enough, we also got Gant, Barkley. I guess I just want some to be eye popping. So far zero create great expectations.

Although they are not D1 transfers, Au and Richards had very encouraging stats in JUCO and prep school ball respectively. In fact prep school highlights I saw indicate it is a higher level of play than JUCO in some respects.

[Cajunsmike]

Fair enough, we also got Gant, Barkley. I guess I just want some to be eye popping. So far zero create great expectations.

Bartley was one of our best pickups. Very strong two way player. Guy went from a role player at BYU to the Louisiana State Player of the year his senior collegiate year. More recently he was player of the year in one of the top leagues in Spain. If any of those transfers play at that level, we will have lots of success soon.

[CrazyCajun]

One assistant coach has taken the lead on the recruiting efforts this period. Any success or lack thereof on the court will point back to him in some way. In Gordon's case, it may be a different guy that took the lead since he is originally from Houston. I think it is a good bet Spenkuck does not return unless somebody else besides Smith pays their own way. However, Spenkuck is still on the roster at this point and Gordon is not. This news is very recent however and official roster may yet be adjusted. NCAA is not giving basketball players their year back as it is not a spring sport. That has already been decided. Therefore Gordon should have two years remaining. No idea if they think a waiver for immediate eligibiltiy is possible here. I do know they have been working hard on making their waiver case for Butts and Akwuba. They are very optimistic they will be successful with Butts and somewhat optimistic on Akwuba. No guarantees of course.

I really can’t believe you are gonna push this narrative that our success or failures will fall on an assistant coach...not the head coach who is you know...actually coaching and signs off on every player. So I guess if we are good next year he should replace the head coach?

[Cajunsmike]

I really can’t believe you are gonna push this narrative that our success or failures will fall on an assistant coach...not the head coach who is you know...actually coaching and signs off on every player. So I guess if we are good next year he should replace the head coach?

. Of course the head coach is ultimately responsible for the results, good and bad. He hires all the assistants and approves their recruiting recommendations. Was just pointing out one guy took a major role in the process.

[cajuns80]

One assistant coach has taken the lead on the recruiting efforts this period. Any success or lack thereof on the court will point back to him in some way. In Gordon's case, it may be a different guy that took the lead since he is originally from Houston. I think it is a good bet Spenkuck does not return unless somebody else besides Smith pays their own way. However, Spenkuck is still on the roster at this point and Gordon is not. This news is very recent however and official roster may yet be adjusted. NCAA is not giving basketball players their year back as it is not a spring sport. That has already been decided. Therefore Gordon should have two years remaining. No idea if they think a waiver for immediate eligibiltiy is possible here. I do know they have been working hard on making their waiver case for Butts and Akwuba. They are very optimistic they will be successful with Butts and somewhat optimistic on Akwuba. No guarantees of course.

So now the blame is on Brock instead of Marlin?? That's not the way it should be. Marlin is approving all these moves. Dou hasn't worked out and that was Brock's guy too. Not sure how all of this will work out.

[cajun4life]

Bobby Big Guppy Will get saved by the Wu Flu. Man this cat is gonna be here for 20 years with 1 March Madness trip. Unbelievable

[CrazyCajun]

. Of course the head coach is ultimately responsible for the results, good and bad. He hires all the assistants and approves their recruiting recommendations. Was just pointing out one guy took a major role in the process.

So he is basically the recruiting coordinator

[RaginDave]

Former California F Jacobi Gordon is transferring to Louisiana. @AlmightyCobi_24 https://t.co/cxmP6n0gGE https://t.co/6BHPEI132O

— Verbal Commits (@VerbalCommits) May 27, 2020

Former 4* out of ASPIRE Academy at Holy Cross High School, Houston Tx.

This kid could be special for us if he can be healthy. Out of High School he had offers from:

University of California
University of Arkansas
Baylor University
Depaul University
Georgia Tech
University of Houston
Iowa State
LSU
Miami
NC State
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Oregon
Penn State
SMU
TCU
Texas A&M

247 Sports had him as the #37 ranked Small Forward in the country, the #148 nationally ranked player and the #8 player in the state of Texas.