'17 AUS C Jacob Epperson

**waterhead** · 09-28-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

So far, Epperson has drawn offers from West Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Utah, Cincinnati and others, but he mentioned that the efforts of Marquette, Purdue and Texas have stood out so far.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals....-turning-heads

If we didn't make the teams that stood out so far and he's waiting to see since his recruiting is heating up...I would give this a low likelihood of happening. Maybe 1 in 10. I really hope that is wrong of course.

Maybe if we can get Williams we can put the hard sell on him before spring as being THE last piece of the puzzle kind of thing. This guy would be my top priority if there is still interest from his side.

If it doesn't happen I would probably be OK with a nice juco or transfer as well. We have seen some very solid contributors recently from those ranks. The last schollie better not go to a project. A player who can contribute right away via transfer or a big time HS recruit would be ideal.

I don't mid getting BIGs like Ellis, DeBerry, and Washington if we swing and miss on Epperson...but I would prefer Epperson right now.

TNBearcat3 · 10-05-2016, 06:43 PM

Purdue was recruiting him pretty hard and they just landed a 7'2 big. Hopefully that's one less to compete with, want this kid.

JackBauer151 · 10-06-2016, 08:28 AM

As more guys come off the board I think his interest will continue to grow. Dont think this is a realistic option. I think that last scholly will go to a spring transfer. In a perfect world we put the full court press on Trevon Duvall and Epperson and land one of them. Just not who Cincinnati is right now. Rather focus on highly rated players in 2018 class we have a chance at landing.

GarradJ21 · 10-06-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JackBauer151

As more guys come off the board I think his interest will continue to grow. Dont think this is a realistic option. I think that last scholly will go to a spring transfer. In a perfect world we put the full court press on Trevon Duvall and Epperson and land one of them. Just not who Cincinnati is right now. Rather focus on highly rated players in 2018 class we have a chance at landing.

Agreed. If this kid is getting looked at by the biggest programs then he could start right away. He's not coming here to play behind Gary. We will find a transfer or a big time player in 2018. I think our 2017 class is set for now. Perfect timing in start of the season. Time to focus on the actual 2016-2017 season IMO. Whose our first game, Brown? Lets get that thread going.

Bearcat513 · 02-09-2017, 09:38 AM

http://www.scout.com/college/basketb...wo-visit-dates

UCalum08 · 02-09-2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat513

http://www.scout.com/college/basketb...wo-visit-dates

Damn, was really hoping it said Cincinnati. I've wanted to land this kid from the beginning. 😣

Bearcat513 · 02-09-2017, 11:15 AM

Yeah, I probably should've included a comment. That article doesn't mention Cincy at all. My guess is that we are no longer pursuing him.

2bearcatdad · 02-09-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat513

Yeah, I probably should've included a comment. That article doesn't mention Cincy at all. My guess is that we are no longer pursuing him.

I still think he'll end up at a blue blood. I liked him also.

Culvercc · 03-03-2017, 10:18 AM

I've been told that Epperson was in the building last night for the Houston game. Can anyone confirm?

jacobkdoyle · 03-03-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Culvercc

I've been told that Epperson was in the building last night for the Houston game. Can anyone confirm?

Twitter says he's on an official visit to Utah right now.

10-05-2016, 06:43 PM	#42
TNBearcat3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 392	Purdue was recruiting him pretty hard and they just landed a 7'2 big. Hopefully that's one less to compete with, want this kid.

10-06-2016, 08:28 AM	#43
JackBauer151 Epic Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,008	As more guys come off the board I think his interest will continue to grow. Dont think this is a realistic option. I think that last scholly will go to a spring transfer. In a perfect world we put the full court press on Trevon Duvall and Epperson and land one of them. Just not who Cincinnati is right now. Rather focus on highly rated players in 2018 class we have a chance at landing.

02-09-2017, 09:38 AM	#45
Bearcat513 Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 1,395	http://www.scout.com/college/basketb...wo-visit-dates

02-09-2017, 11:15 AM	#47
Bearcat513 Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 1,395	Yeah, I probably should've included a comment. That article doesn't mention Cincy at all. My guess is that we are no longer pursuing him.

03-03-2017, 10:18 AM	#49
Culvercc Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 11	I've been told that Epperson was in the building last night for the Houston game. Can anyone confirm?