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Has anyone heard anything on Miles Bridges visit?

Have you seen the before and after pictures of Briscoe? And this was just after a couple of months. Payne had more than just a chance of leaving after a couple of years. It would have happened. That is what you people don't understand. CAL GETS THEM READY. All the top players are talented enough, but he gets them ready for league play, physically, emotionally, and even makes them understand the financial end of being a pro. You guys, from other programs, think he just rolls the ball out and that they are so talented, it doesn't matter who coaches them. Well it just isn't so.

Yeah and Izzo had so much to do with getting Zach Randolph ready for the NBA so quick. Hell I won't even delude myself into believing that one! One and done talent like that of Randolph and many of the guys that Cal now gets, are guys that would've made the jump right from high school back in the day. They were draftable prospects while still in HS. You're giving Cal a little, or rather a lot, too much credit in "developing" one and dones.

If Okafor or KAT went to any program in American besides Duke and Kentucky, they still would've been drafted the same. Lezzbe honest with ourselves.

Cal is an all time elite coach at recruiting elite talent and that is why I think UK has a good chance of reeling in MB despite so many things falling in MSU's favor.
 
I'm not counting UK out of this until he commits. Damn near every recruit Cal has landed has supposedly been "heading somewhere else" beforehand.

With that said, it takes some brass ones from UK fans to act like staying home to play for a consistent F4- if not national title- contender and one of the 5 best coaches of the last 20 years is some foolish decision.

Take off your homer goggles. Izzo maybe hasn't coached that many OADs, but that doesn't mean he can't. He's one of the best coaches in the business.

Now, of course, I think UK and Cal are a better choice for Bridges, but give the Spartans some credit.
 
If Towns goes anywhere else beside Kentucky, he doesnt go #1, Oakafor does.

Same with Booker. Do you really think he was a lotto pick if he goes to MSU?

Whether its Cal, Kentucky, or the national exposure, there are benefits to going to Kentucky over MSU if you are a top rank recruit. There just is.
 
I don't hate Jerry like some do. He takes fliers sometimes, but why not? Hopefully he's right. Although most people at his age disregard social media altogether.

It wouldn't surprise me if he changes his pick 30 minutes before MB announces citing new Intel -- but.. just maybe.. he's right this once -- and wouldn't that be nice?
 
If Towns goes anywhere else beside Kentucky, he doesnt go #1, Oakafor does.

Same with Booker. Do you really think he was a lotto pick if he goes to MSU?

Whether its Cal, Kentucky, or the national exposure, there are benefits to going to Kentucky over MSU if you are a top rank recruit. There just is.

Not many MSU fans would dispute Kentucky's visual presence in college basketball.

There are more reasons to pick where to go to school than 1 and done draft picks. It's not like picking MSU will hurt him in the long run. Perhaps his focus is on getting better, playing college hoops, and then going pro utilizing those skills to have a long career.

Izzo may not put as many guys into the NBA as Kentucky/Calipari but the ones he does seem to have lengthy careers and I think that's important when you look at the long run. But seriously, who is going to contest Cal's lotto picks? He recruits top talent and ushers them on into the NBA with the Kentucky brand name backing it. Everyone realizes this stuff but it doesn't make it so every top recruit wants Kentucky.

With all of that said, if Bridges picks UK, I wish him the best.
 
I hate to be "that guy" -- but did anyone read Chris Fisher's VIP report today that could give a quick breakdown?

Not VIP but just checked and his crystal ball is still on UK for Bridges. Would think if it was bad news he would have switched. Just a thought.
 
Not VIP but just checked and his crystal ball is still on UK for Bridges. Would think if it was bad news he would have switched. Just a thought.

That's true. I know they're offering the free trial -- but I can't sign up right now. Any chance anyone else read it?
 
And to some kids, believe it or not, it's not always about business. And you must respect that.

When did I say that I did not respect his choice?

It's his choice to make. If he chooses to stay home and play with his friends, more power to him.

All I said was that it would be a bad business choice if he chose MSU over UK.

Some people make choices with their heads and some with their hearts. The choice is everyone's to make.

But it doesn't change my opinion that it's a better business decision to go to UK.
 
Since we have so many MSU fans on this thread, what's the deal with MSU and Deandre Ayton? Right after Bridges' visit, Ayton starts tweeting a bunch of pro-MSU stuff and following a bunch of MSU guys. Did Ayton visit that same weekend?
 
If Towns goes anywhere else beside Kentucky, he doesnt go #1, Oakafor does.

Same with Booker. Do you really think he was a lotto pick if he goes to MSU?

Whether its Cal, Kentucky, or the national exposure, there are benefits to going to Kentucky over MSU if you are a top rank recruit. There just is.

You're right but only partially as there is a benefit for any top recruit to go to a program that is loaded with ultra high-end talent. Whether it be Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State or wherever.
 
Since we have so many MSU fans on this thread, what's the deal with MSU and Deandre Ayton? Right after Bridges' visit, Ayton starts tweeting a bunch of pro-MSU stuff and following a bunch of MSU guys. Did Ayton visit that same weekend?

Not that I'm aware. When I first read that tweet I thought it was a fake Twitter account. Has it been confirmed that that is indeed his account?
 
When did I say that I did not respect his choice?

It's his choice to make. If he chooses to stay home and play with his friends, more power to him.

All I said was that it would be a bad business choice if he chose MSU over UK.

Some people make choices with their heads and some with their hearts. The choice is everyone's to make.

But it doesn't change my opinion that it's a better business decision to go to UK.
Going to msu would cost him a few millions.. But in the end it's his choice..
 
I could be wrong, but i'm not buying his visit to MSU changing his mind on going to MSU instead of KY. This kid is from Michigan. I guarantee that wasn't his first visit to the MSU campus. If we were leading before that visit, we still are leading. This kid knows all he needs to know about MSU, one visit to their campus wouldn't change anything in his recruitment. Odds are if MSU is leading and lands this kid, they were always leading and our insiders had no clue and were just telling us what we all wanted to hear. I think he comes to KY. Cal wants this kid bad and unless he's just big on staying home and bringing his home state school a title, Cal reels him in and he helps to lead our cats to a title.
 
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But.... That MSU visit sounds awesome too.

Google this:

"How to edit a post."

Or just get multiple accounts like the rest of the trolls do it. Not that I'm calling you a troll.
 
Google this:

"How to edit a post."

Or just get multiple accounts like the rest of the trolls do it. Not that I'm calling you a troll.

Lol I thought about just deleting and starting over, but then I decided ehhh never mind.
 
Continued... Was given. Hard to top a pre-planned visit that MSU gave him to a 1 week planning UK had to give.
Just re-write your responses. Otherwise you're quite difficult to follow. That's not a good sign for someone here that's trying to make a point. Hope this helps.
 
Just re-write your responses. Otherwise you're quite difficult to follow. That's not a good sign for someone here that's trying to make a point. Hope this helps.

Yeah I decided just to go ahead and post it all awkwardly, but let me delete and start over. My bad.
 
It's just not realistic to think that Miles was going to have as exciting of a time at his UK visit as the perfect storm of an official visit that MSU enjoyed.

-ESPN Gameday in East Lansing
-Dozens and dozens of national media figureheads in town
-Hundreds of top football & basketball recruits in town (200 in total)
-#2 ranked football team playing top 10 Oregon in the game of the weekend in prime time on national TV
-A game that resulted in one of the biggest regular season wins in years for MSU
-The environment was beyond electric. Nike Chairman Phil Knight was on campus and said it was the most impressive sporting environment that he's experienced, college or pro
-It was the reunion weekend for MSU bball
-Close to 100 former Spartans bball players were in town
-They along with the recruits scrimmaged in Breslin before the football game
-The basketball team was celebrated on field in front of a raucous 75,000 for their most recent Final Four.
-Miles' mom (an outspoken MSU and Tom Izzo fan) spent the day with Cassius Winston's mom (they're good friends) and Nick Ward's mom, both players are current MSU commits) Cassius was still undecided at the time of the game though.
-Cassius, who is close friends and AAU teammate of Miles, said that his visit that weekend was what pushed him over the edge to committing to MSU.
-Draymond Green, who Miles has known personally since he was a kid, was being celebrated by MSU on Saturday for donating $3.1M to MSU Athletics as well as for winning an NBA title with the Warriors. He had the Championship trophy in hand off and on all weekend.

To the informed recruitnik, it should come as no surprise that his two visits (at UK and MSU) were at noticeably different excitement levels and it's absolutely nothing against UK as they are arguably the most elite college basketball program in the country.

That still doesn't mean he's going to commit to MSU though. Just that he had a better official visit in East Lansing. At the end of the day, it's still just a decision about which basketball team and coach you want to play with for a year, or two and UK's resume clearly speaks for itself.

This is exactly why Cal likes his recruits to visit on Big Blue Madness weekend. Thursday would be the UK vs. Auburn football night game, which will probably be a big deal since it's the first Thursday night game in UK's history. Or I'm pretty sure I read that. Friday will be BBM with the likes of Harry Giles, Malik Monk (who he has joked about packaging with), De'Aaron Fox, Rawle Alkins, and Sacha Killeya-Jones, among many others. There are also rumors that Drake will perform. Bridges could talk with all of those guys, especially Monk, Fox, and Killeya-Jones about teaming up to UK. Then on Saturday, the Kings and Pelicans play at Rupp. There you will have future MVP Anthony Davis vs. Demarcus Cousins, Willie Cauley-Stein, and Rajon Rondo. With all of them, except Rondo, being past Calipari guys who could easily talk up him and UK. That, is one ridiculous recruiting weekend. Not attending BBM weekend sucks, especially when UK basically had to plan a new visit in a week while MSU multiple weeks to plan theirs. I'm sure he also had a great visit to UK, but you guys catch my drift with this. His MSU visit seemed awesome, but I would feel better if his last OV was to BBM and then a decision was made shortly after. I'm not throwing in the towel though. I trust Cal.
 
I meant on paper. You should write and re-write your responses on paper prior to attempting to post on any message board. Much less this one.
 
This is exactly why Cal likes his recruits to visit on Big Blue Madness weekend. Thursday would be the UK vs. Auburn football night game, which will probably be a big deal since it's the first Thursday night game in UK's history. Or I'm pretty sure I read that. Friday will be BBM with the likes of Harry Giles, Malik Monk (who he has joked about packaging with), De'Aaron Fox, Rawle Alkins, and Sacha Killeya-Jones, among many others. There are also rumors that Drake will perform. Bridges could talk with all of those guys, especially Monk, Fox, and Killeya-Jones about teaming up to UK. Then on Saturday, the Kings and Pelicans play at Rupp. There you will have future MVP Anthony Davis vs. Demarcus Cousins, Willie Cauley-Stein, and Rajon Rondo. With all of them, except Rondo, being past Calipari guys who could easily talk up him and UK. That, is one ridiculous recruiting weekend. Not attending BBM weekend sucks, especially when UK basically had to plan a new visit in a week while MSU multiple weeks to plan theirs. I'm sure he also had a great visit to UK, but you guys catch my drift with this. His MSU visit seemed awesome, but I would feel better if his last OV was to BBM and then a decision was made shortly after. I'm not throwing in the towel though. I trust Cal.
I didn't realize MSU had so many basketball fans until until they got an opportunity to steal a recruit from UK.
 
This is exactly why Cal likes his recruits to visit on Big Blue Madness weekend. Thursday would be the UK vs. Auburn football night game, which will probably be a big deal since it's the first Thursday night game in UK's history. Or I'm pretty sure I read that. Friday will be BBM with the likes of Harry Giles, Malik Monk (who he has joked about packaging with), De'Aaron Fox, Rawle Alkins, and Sacha Killeya-Jones, among many others. There are also rumors that Drake will perform. Bridges could talk with all of those guys, especially Monk, Fox, and Killeya-Jones about teaming up to UK. Then on Saturday, the Kings and Pelicans play at Rupp. There you will have future MVP Anthony Davis vs. Demarcus Cousins, Willie Cauley-Stein, and Rajon Rondo. With all of them, except Rondo, being past Calipari guys who could easily talk up him and UK. That, is one ridiculous recruiting weekend. Not attending BBM weekend sucks, especially when UK basically had to plan a new visit in a week while MSU multiple weeks to plan theirs. I'm sure he also had a great visit to UK, but you guys catch my drift with this. His MSU visit seemed awesome, but I would feel better if his last OV was to BBM and then a decision was made shortly after. I'm not throwing in the towel though. I trust Cal.


This all makes sense....but I have a hard time believing that one weekend can sway a kid from making the most important business decision of his life. He has to know in the back of his mind that his best move, basketball wise, is to go to UK, play with the best on the biggest stage, and then be a top 10 pick.
I am sure the weekend in Mich was great, but the reality is he is much more likely to be more prepared and higher in the draft after one year at UK. That is what I think will sink in for him the next couple weeks, if he hasn't decided that already. Bridges to UK and I am sticking to it no matter what comes out between now and the 3rd.
 
I meant on paper. You should write and re-write your responses on paper prior to attempting to post on any message board. Much less this one.
Clive, you're right. We actually didn't have any fans until we stole Payne from you guys. Then the bandwagon got a bit crowded when we took Harris from you. If we could somehow land Bridges, we might sell out Breslin. ;)

Btw, this was clearly a joke. I know you guys have won enough recruiting battles against us, and I won't refute it. So no need listing all of those.
 
Spartan fans consider Payne and Harris as steals from UK? I guess you have to reach when you must.

Did we lead for either of them? Just because a recruit lists us for attention, doesn't mean we led for them or you stole them from UK.
 
Since we have so many MSU fans on this thread, what's the deal with MSU and Deandre Ayton? Right after Bridges' visit, Ayton starts tweeting a bunch of pro-MSU stuff and following a bunch of MSU guys. Did Ayton visit that same weekend?
Ayton did not visit the weekend of the Oregon game. Any interest he's expressed in MSU thus far should be taken with a huge grain of salt by all MSU fans. For one, it's way too early to worry about him (in my opinion). Also, given the kid is in San Diego, I'm not going to even begin thinking of him as a realistic option until he steps foot on campus. Even then, he'd be one of a small handful that Izzo would have signed outside the Midwest, so I'd still be bullish on him coming to MSU even after a visit.

The only thing so far that makes me think there is any sort of real connection is that he is from the Bahamas, which means he has a connection with Tum Tum. Not enough there yet to get me excited.
 
Spartan fans consider Payne and Harris as steals from UK? I guess you have to reach when you must.

Did we lead for either of them? Just because a recruit lists us for attention, doesn't mean we led for them or you stole them from UK.
My god dude. It was a complete joke. I knew I shouldn't have bothered.

For the record, if we land Bridges will you say you were never the leader? Who *really* knows who leads and when for any of these kids? Hell, all insiders (both MSU and UK) could be full of crap about what they know. For every UK insider who thinks Bridges is going there, MSU has one as well. I'm sure each coaching staff also feels good about where they sit. So what gives? Who is leading today? If today's leader falls to second place tomorrow and ultimately doesn't get picked, did the other program "steal" him?

Again, my post was supposed to be light hearted. I even stated as much, but clearly that's not enough with you. You're on ignore now, so don't bother responding. Even though I just told you that, I'm sure you'll still respond. Good day sir.
 
Yeah and Izzo had so much to do with getting Zach Randolph ready for the NBA so quick. Hell I won't even delude myself into believing that one! One and done talent like that of Randolph and many of the guys that Cal now gets, are guys that would've made the jump right from high school back in the day. They were draftable prospects while still in HS. You're giving Cal a little, or rather a lot, too much credit in "developing" one and dones.

If Okafor or KAT went to any program in American besides Duke and Kentucky, they still would've been drafted the same. Lezzbe honest with ourselves.

Cal is an all time elite coach at recruiting elite talent and that is why I think UK has a good chance of reeling in MB despite so many things falling in MSU's favor.
Yeah and Izzo had so much to do with getting Zach Randolph ready for the NBA so quick. Hell I won't even delude myself into believing that one! One and done talent like that of Randolph and many of the guys that Cal now gets, are guys that would've made the jump right from high school back in the day. They were draftable prospects while still in HS. You're giving Cal a little, or rather a lot, too much credit in "developing" one and dones.

If Okafor or KAT went to any program in American besides Duke and Kentucky, they still would've been drafted the same. Lezzbe honest with ourselves.

Cal is an all time elite coach at recruiting elite talent and that is why I think UK has a good chance of reeling in MB despite so many things falling in MSU's favor.

With all due respect, you don't know what you are talking about. No analyst, anywhere, predicted Trey Lyles or Devin Booker to go to the league after their freshman year, and yet they went 12th and 13th. Don't even try to tell me that Cal doesn't improve these kids and gets them into the league quicker than any other coach. And that's being honest.
 
That's just it, CATSFREAK. The success of the football program won't be a factor in Bridges' decision, as that MSU "fan" Server was saying/implying. What the football program does is create an electricity on campus that contributes to a phenomenal atmosphere for recruits (both football and basketball). The Oregon game unquestionably did that.

MSU doesn't have what Kentucky has from a basketball standpoint. The "red carpet" from a basketball standpoint is probably much better at UK. Though I can't say that for certain, I don't think it's a stretch to assume that. So, what MSU has to do is utilize all it's resources to compete with UK's red carpet, and that includes leveraging football for a great campus atmosphere.

After that, you have to hope certain things are higher on his priority list, such as: A) his ties to Flint and his relationships with former MSU players from there; B) the relationship he and his mother have with Izzo (not saying they don't have one with Cal, just that it's very strong with Izzo); C) importance of family seeing him live for every home game; D) playing with his close/best friend Cash; E) continuing the Flintstone tradition at MSU; etc.

If those things are a priority, combined with the visit atmosphere MSU was able to create, then that's as close to a perfect game that MSU can pitch. Is it enough to keep him from Kentucky? I don't know, but I can live with the results either way knowing we did all we could.


I didnt know I said the success of the football team would be a factor is Miles' decision. I don't remember saying that because.....I never said that! I was simply saying that you have to give respect to Izzo and company, including the football team, fans, former players, etc for putting on a hellava show this weekend for Bridges. Sounds like it was pretty electric. I was also saying the a great football team can provide an incredible atmosphere for recruits of all sports. Just like all the other sports use the basketball games as recruiting events, the same could be done at football games. Especially with the new recruiting room built in Commonwealth, which I'm sure MSU has done the same at their stadium. That's all for now.
 
I didnt know I said the success of the football team would be a factor is Miles' decision. I don't remember saying that because.....I never said that! I was simply saying that you have to give respect to Izzo and company, including the football team, fans, former players, etc for putting on a hellava show this weekend for Bridges. Sounds like it was pretty electric. I was also saying the a great football team can provide an incredible atmosphere for recruits of all sports. Just like all the other sports use the basketball games as recruiting events, the same could be done at football games. Especially with the new recruiting room built in Commonwealth, which I'm sure MSU has done the same at their stadium. That's all for now.
Didn't mean to imply you said that. Someone else did throughout this thread. Sorry, that was my way of also addressing their point. I guess I should've clarified.
 
I didn't realize MSU had so many basketball fans until until they got an opportunity to steal a recruit from UK.

I've been posting on this board for probably a decade longer than you. This Miles Bridges recruitment is just another blip on the radar and I wouldn't blame him if he goes to Kentucky. Still fun to talk about it though with people who don't exactly have the same views on the subject as I do.
 
Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247 8m8 minutes ago

At same time, heard some pro Kentucky Intel on Miles Bridges from some credible sources. But must say the pro MSU Intel was quite compelling
 
Welp that sucks. I have thought he would end up at Msu since his visit there. Looks like we struck out again on a sf.
 
Jerry Meyer going pro MSU now....

Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247
Must note I received some concrete pro MSU intel on Miles Bridges post interview. Certainly a shift in my thinking.

"Shocker". [eyeroll] I feel like the Bridges recruitment will serve as a much bigger indictment of Jerry Meyer's "recruiting sources" than previous misses that people have held over him in the past like Murray and Brown. I've always gave the guy the benefit of the doubt, seeing as pretty much everyone ended up missing on the two aforementioned recruits. But this whole ordeal over the past couple weeks, where's he's been so adamant that UK was still the favorite to land Bridges, only to fold like a blanket once everyone else started saying otherwise has really soured me on the guy. For the life of me I still can't see why any elite recruit with the opportunity would go anywhere other then UK, Duke, or maybe Kansas. As talented as Bridges is, I don't foresee him being a one and done at Michigan State. (Because he obviously cares so much about academics. :joy:) But hey, maybe I'm wrong. Yes, a lot of Cal's recruits in the last would of been lottery/first round picks regardless of what school they attended, but in the past several years, no coach has been able to consistently get the most out of their Freshmen while simultaneously keeping the egos in check like Calipari.

Just sucks if true. Cal's seem to hit a bit of a rough patch in regards of recruiting, only by his lofty standards, of course, but still, I miss the days where it seemed like we were going to land virtually everyone we wanted. No sweat. Just seems like a couple years ago that Cal was having more success in pulling a few of the kids away from their hometown/legacy schools. Makes me worry about Monk.

Ah, well, hope Atkins and Simmons will aren't to quick to pull the trigger on other schools now, and can still be options.
 
Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247 3h3 hours ago

@Spartansavages @picasso22233 @sparty_designs @Devious_Clan there r MSU insiders also who heard Bridges was a done deal to UK prior to visit
 
Jerry Meyer's article posted Wednesday evening.


With dynamic 2016 five-star small forward Miles Bridges tweeting his decision to have his press conference October 3 in Flint, Michigan, he more than ever looks destined to announce for Michigan State.

Prior to Bridge's visit to MSU two weekends ago, most analyst, including myself, had him pegged for Kentucky. But when word leaked of what a positive experience the visit was for he and his mother and with his moving his visit to Kentucky up from Big Blue Madness weekend to the following weekend, many analyst began to see Michigan State as his destination. His friend Cassius Winston's announcement to attend Michigan State only strengthened this belief.

Then his decision to announce his commitment in his hometown of Flint seems to erase any doubt that he will choose any other program than Tom Izzo's Spartans.

A 6-6, 218-pound beast of an athlete out of Huntington (W.V.) Prep, Bridges is ranked No. 12 in the Top247 and the 247Sports Composite. Beyond his explosive play, he has also made great strides in refining his broad skill base.

Along with Kentucky and Michigan State, Indiana is also officially on Bridge's school list.

Michigan currently has the No. 1 ranked 2016 class in the 247Sports Composite Recruiting Rankings.

Currently Michigan State is slightly behind Kentucky in the Crystal Ball, but look for the Spartans to have a sizable lead within the next 24 hours.
 
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