Ragin' Cajuns MBB Adds Another Commitment

[Hatch]

So he chose UL because he thinks he can play right away as a freshman.

And chose us over Sam Houston and Texas St?

Leads me to believe that he didn't feel he would play right away at those schools.

Ouch.

https://texashoops.rivals.com/news/j...iana-lafayette

Think your reading too much into that, this article paints a little different picture. A direct quote saying he felt like since the majority of his offers were from Sun Belt schools (a Little Rock offer as well) he felt like he should go with the school he knew would consistently stay near the top. It also mentions offers from Houston and Rice from before his junior year. He is the #30 ranked prospect in Texas, not a home run but can probably be a solid contributor. My main concern with these 2 commits is they seem to be very similar in size and style to Julien and Johnson, the 2 additions for next year we already have on campus. I know big men are hard to find and it sounds like there might be some JUCO prospects, so I guess time will tell on that.

[Cajunsmike]

https://texashoops.rivals.com/news/javonne-lowery-commits-to-the-ragin-cajuns-of-louisiana-lafayette

Think your reading too much into that, this article paints a little different picture. A direct quote saying he felt like since the majority of his offers were from Sun Belt schools (a Little Rock offer as well) he felt like he should go with the school he knew would consistently stay near the top. It also mentions offers from Houston and Rice from before his junior year. He is the #30 ranked prospect in Texas, not a home run but can probably be a solid contributor. My main concern with these 2 commits is they seem to be very similar in size and style to Julien and Johnson, the 2 additions for next year we already have on campus. I know big men are hard to find and it sounds like there might be some JUCO prospects, so I guess time will tell on that.

At the banquet last night, an assistant coach told me they are very high on Lowery. Thinks he can make a significant contribution in Year 1. His shot improved quite a bit over the summer in AAU play. He did not talk as much about the Miami kid but perhaps he is not as familiar with him. At the golf tournament, another coach said the Miami guy will remind Cajuns fans of Travis Bureau. Also, these guys have not gone through their senior year yet. Don't be surprised if they have very successful seasons. Of course, no staff will say they are signing poor players.

[ImperialCajun]

We need a rebounder with some height and some thickness to control the paint.

[Cajunsmike]

We need a rebounder with some height and some thickness to control the paint.

Everyone involved with program knows that. However, you will be surprised at how many rebounds St. Louis transfer Jalen Johnson grabs next season. Will remind folks of Tyren Johnson except with a decent handle for a 6'8" guy.

[cajun_lannister]

Everyone involved with program knows that. However, you will be surprised at how many rebounds St. Louis transfer Jalen Johnson grabs next season. Will remind folks of Tyren Johnson except with a decent handle for a 6'8" guy.

Did Marlin ever get his contract extension ?

[MetryCajun]

Did Marlin ever get his contract extension ?

Google is your friend. Let us know what you find.

[cajun_lannister]

Google is your friend. Let us know what you find.

Only thing I could find

"Nothing has been finalized or approved yet," the UL A.D. added. "But we certainly will do something to address the successes of the season that he had."

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/...lin/671355002/

[Ragin4U]

The only consistency from Big Fish is not getting to the finals, and the NCAA.

Its almost like you just hang out, waiting to shoot that tired ___ shot. Holy fack, you are a downer.

[Cajunsmike]

Did Marlin ever get his contract extension ?

Last I heard (which was about a month ago) was that everything had been verbally agreed to by both parties and lawyers were reviewing the documents so as signatures could occur. That came from the AD and he was very excited about getting the deal done. Also, at last night's banquet he announced that a four year extension had been agreed to with WBB coach Gary Brodhead.

[zephyr]

Geez. Marlin has some dirt on somebody...