Re: Alec Wintering to Portland

by wrv Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:37 am

The word "good" works, even natural or superior, and does not imply hucksterism.

I remain skeptical of any description which alludes to perfection, no matter how determined the pursuit of a goal may be.

Coaches, players and posters alike remain imperfect, as does their fit, or so I would think.

But we do like a staff that evaluates players on their merits and does not depend on other offers counted to determine when an offer is made.

by Geezaldinho Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:45 am

This poor kid. He is the only recruit we will be able to talk about for the next year and a half.

I wonder how he will deal with the pressure....

Smile

by DoubleDipper Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:32 pm

Geezaldinho wrote:This poor kid. He is the only recruit we will be able to talk about for the next year and a half.
I wonder how he will deal with the pressure....

Well, as we all know, if there's to be any pressure it will probalby come on November 14 when he actually has the opportunity to put his name on the dotted line of his LOI. Very Happy

A look at the NCAA calendar shows today is the first day of the recruiting period that runs through November 11. This is the period that our coaching staff will be in the schools talking about the future of Pilots basketball.

If Derrick is the only to leave the program next May, and assuming our friend Alex signs his LOI, Rev will be watching and talking to high school juniors and sophomores. In May, 2014 we lose Tanner, Korey, Ryan, and walk-on Taylor.

by DoubleDipper Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:29 pm

From Rev last night:

Good day recruiting in Rose City. Now boarding a plane for the East Coast. Going to be a very busy Sept but lots of great stuff going.

by wrv Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:07 pm

Let's see, the program is limited to 1 scholarship recruit for 2013, and 1 player has already publicly accepted a scholarship from the Pilots for 2013, leaving the Pilot staff with no scholarships to offer, or so simple logic would suggest. Yet the fearless leader is out and about having "good day(s)" recruiting right here in the Rose City and then jets off to recruit some more on the East coast despite the limitation on scholarships. Either the Pilots are really working the 2014 recruits or there is something the average rabid fan posting here does not know about scholarship availability in 2013.

I am beginning to wonder if this much recruiting activity suggests the pressure on Mr. Wintering alone as the subject of our discussions might be alleviated soon.

by DoubleDipper Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:13 pm

wrv wrote:I am beginning to wonder if this much recruiting activity suggests the pressure on Mr. Wintering alone as the subject of our discussions might be alleviated soon.

According to my sources....NO! This is all about the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.

by NoPoNeighbor Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:56 pm

At this time last year we must have been recruiting Wintering, some 18 months before his high school graduation. So it only makes sense that the staff is now scouting and recruiting those set to graduate from high school in June '14. If there are no early departures, we'll have three scholarships to offer.

by DoubleDipper Tue Sep 18, 2012 2:26 pm

According to "sources," UP paid a visit to Bloomington, Indiana a week ago and made an offer to 6'3" combo guard, Grant Sims, class of 2014.

Sims apparently has offers from UP, Kennesaw State, and Miami (OH). Showing interest at the moment are Xavier, Butler, Indiana St., Valparaiso, and Toledo.

Alec Wintering to Portland - Page 2 Grant10

Alec Wintering to Portland - Page 2 Grant10

A long way to go...chances are we'll not sign him, but it's always fun to speculate.

by ShipstadPilot11 Tue Sep 18, 2012 2:36 pm

Is that a picture of his young son? lol!

by Geezaldinho Tue Sep 18, 2012 2:40 pm

ShipstadPilot11 wrote:Is that a picture of his young son?

thats a picture of me at age 26.

by DoubleDipper Tue Sep 18, 2012 2:44 pm

ShipstadPilot11 wrote:Is that a picture of his young son?

Whoa, Class of 2011 and you're already saying that?!

Remember, the kid turns 16 next month and just started his junior year in high school; who knows when the picture was take!! Shocked

by Guest Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:24 pm

According to ESPN:

We are also considering Damontrae Jefferson for the class of 2014, but we have not made an offer.

And, from 2015, we have made an offer to Kendall Small. He has interest of schools like Gonzaga, Pepperdine, USF, ASU, Arizona, USC, UW, and Wazzu.

Again, it is fun to speculate.

by Guest Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:25 pm

Geezaldinho wrote:
ShipstadPilot11 wrote:Is that a picture of his young son?

thats a picture of me at age 26.

Funny, I thought this was:
Alec Wintering to Portland - Page 2 Young_10

by DoubleDipper Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:51 am

If Alec Wintering is to sign a National Letter of Intent with Pilots during the early signing period, his window begins tomorrow (Wednesday) and runs through next Wednesday.

Fingers crossed, but all indications I've seen show he's ready to put pen to paper as expected. Very Happy

Alec Wintering to Portland - Page 2 Alec10

by DoubleDipper Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:03 am

From the Charlotte Observer this morning:

Alec Wintering had a memorable high school basketball season debut at home against Durham Mount Zion.

Wintering, a 5-foot-9 senior guard committed to Portland, scored 34 points in an 82-72 victory. Wintering had five rebounds, four assists and three steals in the win for United Faith, which has a huge game Saturday night at home against Kennedy Charter.

by Geezaldinho Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:16 am

Saw this a bit ago.

@Justinbyerly: Alec Wintering, a 2013 PG out of United Faith (NC) wil sign his NLOI at 3PM today to Portland.

by Geezaldinho Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:37 pm

And Boom. It's done.

Alec Wintering (@awintering11)
11/14/12 12:33 PM
Just signed to the University of Portland!

by Guest Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:40 pm

It's twitter official. No going back now.

by ShipstadPilot11 Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:02 pm

Eric Reveno
‏@CoachReveno
The NLI has arrived! Love the ritual of waiting by fax and glad to have it be official. Now just need compliance approval to talk about it.

by Guest Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:43 pm

Welcome (more officially) to Portland!

by NoPoNeighbor Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:05 pm

http://portlandpilots.com/news/2012/11/14/MBB_1114122248.aspx

by DoubleDipper Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:14 pm

by NoPoNeighbor Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:26 pm

Just looking on Twitter and saw a bunch of the current Pilots offering their congratulations to their future teammate. Good to see!

by ShipstadPilot11 Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:32 pm

Well, Alec, now I guess it's time for that 6-inch growth-spurt! Welcome aboard!

by Geezaldinho Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:03 pm

ShipstadPilot11 wrote:Well, Alec, now I guess it's time for that 6-inch growth-spurt! Welcome aboard!

No growth spurt needed.

Just play like Pooh.