Tom Droney @tdroney_ Twitter profile

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

3 years

Too many leaches in grassroots 🏀 You don’t recruit You don’t develop You don’t coach but you’ll take some pictures with them, using phrases like “my guy” and “lil bro” to give the illusion that you are actually doing something of substance 🤷🏻‍♂️👀 #ExposeTheFrauds

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2 years

MOST college assistant coaches only contact you when you have a player they are interested in… I’ve learned the BEST recruiters are usually the guys who check in and stay in contact when you don’t have players for them‼️ It always comes full circle in recruiting

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

8 months

College basketball is a constant fight - Fight through screens - Fight with multiple efforts on the glass - Fight to get open and get a catch - Fight to stay in front of a ball-handler - Fight to wall up in the post - Fight to sprint the floor If you can’t fight you can’t play

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

2 years

When you get to college, you’re on your own… No parent, HS/AAU coach, guardian, or trainer can save you. There’s no meetings with the coaching staff about playing time. You don’t have leverage‼️ Learning how to deal with adversity is a lost cause for most MS/HS kids + families

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Not sure the young bucks in the area realize how dominant Terrelle Pryor was in basketball... dude had 39,26,10, and 6 in a WPIAL championship win against a LOADED Beaver Falls squad— imo 2004-2008 was golden age for hoops in WPA. The Palumbo Center was always packed 🔥🔥

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@tdroney_

1 year

Coach Win Palmer was a leader and father figure on and off the court to all student-athletes at Sewickley Academy. He was always firm, fair and consistent, willing to give you his time. He was a people person who valued genuine relationships. He will be sorely missed by many 🙏🏻❤️

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

6 years

People not involved with AAU talk down on it, but as far as I know, the kids LOVE it... isn’t that what matters most??

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

6 years

What a year— was such a fun and enjoyable experience with these guys, they exemplified everything that travel ball should be about: they played extremely hard, they played together, and they were coachable. 26-6 on the year, 2 adidas @GauntletSeries final 4’s and 50+ scholarships

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

2 years

Debaba Tshiebwe ( @TshiebweDebaba ) 6’6 2023 Central Catholic HS ( @PCC_Hoops ) College coaches give him a look‼️ - Very high motor - Rapidly improving skill-set - Rebounds everything on both ends DM for full game film

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

4 years

This past weekend was special 💫 We had over 100 kids in the gym together, lots of energy 🗣🔥🔥 We have prospects for all levels of D1, D2, D3 and NAIA schools to recruit. There is a lane for everybody in the Wildcat Program, a family atmosphere‼️ #YouHadToBeThere #WildcatFam

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@tdroney_

4 years

I’m convinced there is nobody crazier than middle school AAU parents, coaches, and directors 😭🤦🏻‍♂️

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

4 years

You can’t sell a kid on a shoe circuit if there isn’t going to be a shoe circuit... The questions players need to be asking: • Who have you recently sent to college? • What type of platform will you provide during this pandemic? • Who is on the team? • What’s my role?

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@tdroney_

2 years

Some clips of 6’9 2025 PF Niko Bundalo (7’0 wingspan) from this past weekend‼️📈 - Runs like a 🦌 - Great hands, finishes left shoulder or right shoulder in the post - Grabs boards and initiates the break - Shoots the three off catch + bounce - Plus athlete @wildcatselect

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

3 years

Quaker Valley has 2 unsigned seniors that demand more attention 6’5 2022 Wing Marcus Franks is a sure-fire D2 Prospect- PSAC schools would be wise to start recruiting 6’5 2022 PG Adou Thiero looks great, at least a MM+ D1 prospect at this point with lots of room left to grow 📈

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

4 years

Whites, we gotta make ourselves available for our African-American people right now; come out of the shadows and put yourself out there, show support, and let’s fight to end racial inequality altogether‼️ #StandAsOne #FightOrFlight #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

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@tdroney_

6 years

If you can’t beat them... join them 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

Kennedy Catholic Pride

@KCPrideWatcher

6 years

KC boys playoff throwback to March 2009. Current assistant coach Droney was on the floor that night for Sewickley Academy! @KRandy_12 #MichaelKlaric #JakePenn

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

11 months

We are in an era of deflecting blame and responsibility to teammates and coaches. When you’re 30 years old and the ball stops bouncing, your hindsight will be clear enough to recognize that YOU should’ve done things differently, but it’s too late. Accept responsibility NOW‼️💯

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

2 years

If you Sprint the floor Rebound on both ends Defend you will be on the floor

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

6'5 2019 Kennedy Catholic G @MaceoAustin5 is unofficially visiting WVU today-- already holds an offer from the Mountaineers 🏀🔥

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

6'11 2019 Brandon Stone ( @b_stone23 ) takes it coast to coast and finishes with the dunk-- so versatile, with much improved consistency. High Major 🔐

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Pitt stopped by to check out Sewickley Academy 2020s Isiah Warfield, Isaiah Smith, and Jett Roesing 🏀

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

3 years

I love that student-athletes are able to profit off of their image and likeness BUT Most are jumping into this for-profit market without having the foundational knowledge and understanding of business. Who has taught them about financial literacy, negotiations, and contracts??

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

5 years

Young fellas please put the vapes down, it’s not worth it 🙏🏻

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

4 years

🚨College Coaches🚨 Wildcat Select will hold a virtual workout this Saturday, livestreamed on the @BeTheBeastBTB platform + a live broadcast by @WestmorelandSN Roster and Links will be released Friday... Currently have over 30 players with D1 offers committed to attend 👀🔥🔥

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Love seeing local kids get offered-- Pittsburgh basketball is getting better + there is a LOT of talent coming up the ranks 🏀4️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

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@tdroney_

4 years

One of the biggest adjustments from HS to College... A lot of guys catch the ball and dribble, when they should catch and see 👀

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@tdroney_

3 years

I really like what I saw from all of our @wildcatselect 15u-17u Teams this weekend‼️ Gonna catch a couple people slipping this spring and summer 👀 #WildcatFam #3SSB

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@tdroney_

4 years

Life is too short 2021 is all about ending grudges, mending relationships, and helping others ❤️💯💯

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

I want to thank the Pitt MBB Coaching Staff, especially @CoachSutton and @coachsamferry for recruiting and believing in our guys-- They are first class people and will have much success in the future

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

6 years

Gotta give a shoutout to our WV counterparts, co-directors Scott Long and Jay Cinco. Im not sure people recognize what they do for the ITPS Wildcat program 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

8 months

90% of the game is played without the ball in your hands‼️

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Kentucky HC John Calipari was in the building to see 6’9 Oscar Tshiebwe (26 points, 16 rebounds) and 6’5 Maceo Austin (29 points, 7 rebound, 5 assists) in a 87-60 win against Sewickley Academy

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@tdroney_

7 years

Florida has reached out to Kennedy Catholic 6'5 2019 G @MaceoAustin5

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

6 years

Just because the team is sponsored and on a shoe circuit doesn’t mean everything is covered... that ain’t how it works, that ain’t how it goes 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 Moral of the story— kids and parents alike please be grateful for the opportunities you are given, take nothing for granted 💯

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@tdroney_

6 years

A lot of people in PGH have been asking what it takes to get their program on a shoe circuit. These are my thoughts on it:

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

5 years

Some HS coaches are getting exposed right now for being lazy and not updating their @Hudl accounts or having any game film available... It’s a bad look and you are really hurting your kids’ chances of getting recruited‼️

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

2 years

It’s extremely challenging to get the rim at the college level, especially if you are a 1-foot jumper Young fellas, work on playing off 2-feet it’s necessary at the next level‼️

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

I had a few thoughts about @mikewhiteburgh article on local kids and prep schools. Check it out. @pghbballreport @wpialbasketball

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

3 years

I wish the @NCAA would allow a transfer portal showcase after the season… Would be a win/win for student-athletes and college coaches— gives both sides a chance for a proper evaluation, which most transfers haven’t gotten since high school and aau. A lot can change in 2/3 years

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@tdroney_

8 years

You can work on your game all you want, but if you don't play with energy, effort, and toughness, your talents will never become transparent

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@tdroney_

1 year

I see some sub-6 ft. guards that had to play aau as unsigned seniors to get a D1 offer, starting and contributing as freshman. Some college coaches getting rewarded for trusting their eyes, and some on the hot seat because they want “big guards” or transfer portal duds 🤦🏻‍♂️

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@tdroney_

3 years

It amazes me how some of these teams have 12 kids on a roster year after year… The gear and circuit is cool and all but do you really want to sit on the bench all July?? #baffling

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@tdroney_

7 years

It was great to see 6'11 @b_stone23 play tonight-- was very active on the glass, ran the floor well, showed an array of hook shots in the paint, finished with (12p/12r) in a win against Spartanburg Day. South Carolina + 2 assistants there to see him

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Great week for Bridge City 2019... 9-0, 2 championships, and 10+ scholarships earned. Hoop Group Summer Jam up next 🏀🔥

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

3 years

Some of these EYBL teams use Pittsburgh kids to fill out their roster 17U comes around, they kick you to the curb and now you have to find a new squad right before the first NCAA live period event… On that bus back to the 412 with broken dreams and bag full of Nike gear 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

. @b_stone23 showcasing his athleticism tonight at the Christ School dunk contest-- recruitment starting to explode 📈🚀

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@tdroney_

1 year

Year #9 in the books ✅ Love this group, a ton of talent but also highly motivated and hard-working kids that want to learn and get better… the future is very bright for all of them‼️ Thank you to @CoachMillz and @coach_collinsj for all their help 🙏🏻 #WildcatFam #3SSB

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Kennedy Catholic Boys have three big home games this week— Thurs. vs. Sankofa Freedom ( #3 in 1A) Friday vs. Constitution ( #1 in 2A) Saturday vs. Central Florida Christian Come check out some high level basketball. Lots of D1 prospects will be in Hermitage, PA this week!!

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Great season with my guys 🙏🏻 16-2 in July, 27-5 overall-- 3 championships, 20+ D1 scholarships earned 🏆💰 can't wait for next season 🏀

Jesse Washington

@jessewashington

7 years

Fantastic group of young men. And they can hoop too. #BridgeCityBasketball #ReturnOfTTG #ChipsAndShips #Summer17

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@tdroney_

3 years

17s came ready to play‼️ Good win against a big and talented @UtahProspects team In front of 30-40 D1 coaches… 2 great opportunities tomorrow against Team Loaded VA and Midwest Basketball 🔥🔥 #WildcatFam #3SSB 📹: @Ballislife

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

5 years

I’m confused about ppl that have an issue paying $10 or $20 for a 3-hour tryout/workout, when some of you parents are paying these gimmick trainers $60 an hour 🤷🏻‍♂️ #GymRentalsCostMoney

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@tdroney_

7 years

6'5 2019 @MaceoAustin5 did it all in Myrtle Beach. Kid is top 75 in the country, high major, I've seen enough. Holds 6 offers

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@tdroney_

7 years

Pitt is the latest school to inquire about 2019's Brandon Stone and Maceo Austin, as well as 2020 Tre Mitchell

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Very proud of our guys. Played extremely hard, and won this championship game on the defensive end. 4-0 to start July 🏀🔥📈

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

6'9 2019 @tre_mitch33 highlights vs. @DMESportsAcad (27 points, 16 rebounds)-- offers from Kansas St, Wake Forest, Penn St, UMASS, Duquesne, Yale + others

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

It is undoubtedly a funny picture... with that being said, Blaine Gartley will run circles around 95% of the sophomores in this area, was very impressed when I saw him last week. SKILL+ HEART compensates for his lack of size

Colin Dunlap

@colin_dunlap

7 years

Every high school should have this photo taped on their weight room wall.

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@tdroney_

4 years

Happy birthday to my brotha @nateperry_pgh !! Big things coming this year 👀💯

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@tdroney_

4 years

Wildcat Training Day was a huge success! Thank you to the parents, players, coaches, media and scouts that made it happen plus shoutout to @WestmorelandSN and @BeTheBeastBTB for providing the platform for these kids to get seen!! 🎥 Part 2 is in the works ⏳🔥

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@tdroney_

7 years

6'11 @b_stone23 is ranked #7 in the class of 2019 for NC-- poised for a breakout season 📈

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@tdroney_

8 years

Do you want to beat teams by 30 at a Slippery Rock Tournament, or play against Team Loaded/ Team Melo/ Philly Bulldogs and get better 🤔

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@tdroney_

5 years

My man is gonna do BIG things in the PSAC. This is a great fit all the way around. I’m so happy for you Ike 💯

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@tdroney_

4 years

This guy, along with Howard Garfinkel, did wonders for my recruitment in High School— got my name out to schools and vouched for me. Their opinions carried serious weight with coaches. Forever indebted to Tom Konchalski, he is the realest guy I’ve ever met in this business ❤️🤞🏻🙏🏻

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@tdroney_

7 years

Shady college coaches and AAU Program Directors right now

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@tdroney_

7 years

6'5 2019 @MaceoAustin5 will unofficially visit Penn State this Saturday and attend the PSU/Pitt football game

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Tre Mitchell ( @tre_mitch33 ) balled out in front of college/NBA scouts yesterday against Hargrave-- will play in front of another packed house tomorrow against Montverde Academy 🚀📈 #collegeready #prep

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@tdroney_

5 years

By the looks of some of these highlight videos, you would think these kids are going OFF... but in reality their stat line is like 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 7 turnovers, 3-14 fg

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@tdroney_

7 years

Missing a few but I LOVE my guys-- bright future ahead for ALL of them 🏀💯🔥🔥

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@tdroney_

2 years

Get comfortable being uncomfortable

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

Excited for this opportunity. We have always wanted to compete against the best. Thank you to @GauntletSeries for the opportunity to show what we can do on a national stage. #ITPSWILDCATS #PA #WV

Wildcat Select

@wildcatselect

7 years

It’s our pleasure to announce that the ITPS Wildcats will be playing on the Adidas Gold Gauntlet Circuit 15u-17u. We want to thank the Players, Parents, and Coaches for believing🏀 #PA #WV #Together #Community

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

7 years

He is the best shooter in PA high school basketball. Can score from all three levels. Drexel is getting a good one 🔥🔥

Coletrane Washington

@0Coletrane

7 years

35 points (10-11 from deep, broke school record) 8 assists and 8 rebounds #GetABucket ✅

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@tdroney_

7 years

Very happy for these 2 guys-- 2020 6'9 @tre_mitch33 and 2019 6'11 @b_stone23 both offered by Duquesne tonight #A10 @DuqMBB

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Tom Droney

@tdroney_

6 years

Congrats big O 🏆 🔥🔥

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@tdroney_

6 years

So proud of you— you earned this 100%

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@tdroney_

7 years

6-0 to start the July live period. Quarterfinals tomorrow 🔥

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@tdroney_

7 years

Kennedy Catholic 2019 3⭐️ 6’5 G @MaceoAustin5 and 4⭐️ 6’9 F/C @Oscartshiebw will be on an unofficial visit to Xavier this upcoming Saturday for their game against Creighton

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@tdroney_

3 years

Dellquan Warren is DYNAMIC‼️🤯 Best 2-way motor I’ve seen in a long time…

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@tdroney_

7 years

Xavier will be in to see Kennedy Catholic 2019's Oscar Tshiebwe ( @Oscartshiebw ) and Maceo Austin ( @MaceoAustin5 ) today

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@tdroney_

4 years

I’m very proud of @BakaIcare — just received his grades. Almost straight A’s, which is pretty impressive for a kid that couldn’t speak any English when he arrived in November! Onto 8th grade‼️

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@tdroney_

2 years

Blindly stating a kid is “D1” or “HM” on this app is not only doing the kid a disservice, but you’re also gonna make things difficult on his coach and people that are helping him… A lot of unrealistic expectations in a brutal recruiting climate‼️ #GetInWhereYouFitIn

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@tdroney_

7 years

2019s Maceo Austin, Brandon Stone, Oscar Tshiebwe and 2020 Isiah Warfield will visit Pitt on Friday for "Courtside at the Cathedral"

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@tdroney_

3 years

Wait… no Markus Franks in the Post-Gazette Fab 5????

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@tdroney_

3 years

Sunrise Christian Academy (KS) 6’8 2022 F/C Jerome Beya ( @JeromeBeya ) is starting to see an uptick in his recruitment‼️📈 • Rim Runner + Lob catcher • Shot blocker • Expanding low-post game • Defensive Versatility (guards 3-5) #WildcatFam #3SSB

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@tdroney_

7 years

Wrong place at the wrong time 🤷🏻‍♂️

mace🪬

@MaceoAustin5

7 years

"Clamps 101 @tdroney_bcb .. video creds @Ikeherster3 @TylonEilam @nateperry_bcb @famouslos32

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@tdroney_

6 years

His game is so smooth— going to fit in nicely alongside Sincere Carry next year at Duquesne 🔵🔴

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@tdroney_

7 years

Tre Mitchell ( @tre_mitch33 ) had 17 points, 10 rebounds in a win over Hargrave Military Academy 👀 Recruitment is starting to blow up--one of top 2019 big in the country❗️

Woodstock Academy Athletics

@WAAthletics

7 years

Tre Mitchell talks about The Woodstock Academy Gold team’s 91-86 win over Hargrave Military Academy at the National Prep showcase

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@tdroney_

5 years

Scouts... can you please stop labeling every single kid as a “three-level scorer” 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ When the kid gets to college and averages 1.6 ppg on 24%fg is he still a “three-level scorer”??

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@tdroney_

7 years

UMASS offer for big @tre_mitch33 !! Guess that move to Woodstock wasn't such a bad idea after all 😄

Tony Bergeron

@BergeronHoops

7 years

Umass offered 6-6 2018 G Luis Rodriguez + 6-9 2019 F Tre Mitchell. @VerbalCommits_ @NERRHoops @MikeYagmiNERR @NextUpRecruits @PatLawless_

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@tdroney_

8 years

Safe travels to my guy Josh Creach (6'7 c/o 2017) today as he travels to Kansas today to officially visit perennial power Hutchinson CC 🏀🔥

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@tdroney_

2 years

I love coaching this kid… Tough as nails, extremely competitive and always productive‼️

Trent Markwith

@TMarkwith14

2 years

Blake Barkley brought a lot of effort for Wildcat Select this afternoon & scored 17 points in their win. Really good as a cutter, energetic defensively & on the boards, used his size/length to work his way inside. Offered by Akron yesterday. @BlakeBarkley3 @wildcatselect

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5 months

Often the biggest hurdle in development is the ability to take constructive criticism

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@tdroney_

7 years

Great win in the @TheHoopGroup Showcase game in front of 15+ D1 coaches-- first game of bracket play tomorrow at 12:30 🏀🔥

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@tdroney_

7 years

6'11 2019 @b_stone23 will take an unofficial visit to South Carolina this weekend #SEC

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@tdroney_

2 years

Keystone Academy (PA) 6’0 2024 G Brian Blanchet is legit‼️📈 • Knock-down perimeter shooter off the catch or the bounce 🎯 • Plays on the ball or off • Facilitates and gets others involved • Long Island Tough 🗽 • 4.0 Student 📚 Averaged 11 and 4 in EYBL in April

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@tdroney_

2 years

Brian Blanchet ( @brian_blanchet ) 6’0 2024 G 4.0 📚 the past few games… 22 pts against combine Academy 16 pts against OSL 19 pts against West Catholic 19/39 FG 12/26 3FG

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@tdroney_

7 years

6’11 2019 @b_stone23 had a great unofficial visit @psuhoops today!! Awesome staff, top-notch facilities, program on the rise 📈 🔵⚪️ #ClimbWithUs

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