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Date Posted: 14:36:55 04/10/03 Thu
Author: Vermont fan
Subject: Re: UVM recruit Kyle Cieplicki named VT's Mr. Basketball
In reply to: Czar 's message, "Re: UVM recruit Kyle Cieplicki named VT's Mr. Basketball" on 18:33:02 04/07/03 Mon

>>Right now he is best suited to play at St. Michael's!
>
>
>The Burlington Free Press announced today that Kyle
>>Cieplicki of Rice Memorial HS is the 2003 Vermont Mr.
>>Basketball (no big surprise). Also, he was 1st Team
>>All-State. He averaged 18.4 ppg, 5.1 apg, and 4.4 rpg
>>this season. Also, as with every 1st and 2nd Team
>>performer, they run their coach's thoughts on them
>>(also happens to be Cieplicki's dad)...
>>
>>-Coach Kevin Cieplicki about Cieplicki: "Kyle had a
>>great year while being under tons of pressure to
>>continue to perform at high level and to try to meet
>>everyone's expectations. As a coach and parent, I am
>>proud of his career at Rice."
>>
>>Cieplicki is expected to redshirt next season, and
>>suit up in 2004-05.
Kyle is a great player but had a suspect season. He played terrible in the state tournament and at times doesn't play defense. He reallys needs a year of prep school to develop consistency against legitimate talent. He is a high major shooter but lacks heart and desire. Vermont intends on redshiriting him which is a good idea. I don't know where Cieplicki currently fits into Vermont's plans. After the state tournament, Vermont offered 6-5 wing forward Ivan Marnika of Archbishop Molloy Hs in Queens, New York. Rumor is Marnika committed and will sign with the Cats. Marnika and Cieplicki play the same position. Marnika couldn't start at Middlebury forget about UVM. So he to will likely redshirit. Keep in mind the Cats have one scholarship to give. They can't afford to become whiter. They need size and athleticism. I am a big fan of quotas and feel minorities ought to receive at least one fourth of all the available DI basketball scholarships. I don't understand why the Cats didn't pursue athletes with this recruiting class, then next fall sign Cieplicki while in prep school since he committed a long time ago. This recruiting class is more important than next season because of numbers. The Cats only have two to give next season. They ideally want both Jeff Xavier and James Sorrentine. They definitely will get one of those targets. Cieplicki could have beem used as Plan B in the Jeff Xavier sweepstakes. I can't believe Larry Harrison is being given serious consideration at USF. Tom Brennan and Jesse Agel are better coaches. Maybe someone ought to look at them. Any word on Vermont's schedule for next season. I believe Vermont currently needs five games is being rumored to be in a three day tournament at URI's Ryan Center with Providence, Virginia and one other team.
There is a slight possibly another a couple of DIII opponents could be on the schedule. I would love to see Vermont and DIII national champ Williams hook up for a game at Patrick Gym. Do you think Tim O'Shea might bring his Ohio Bobcats to Burlington to see his brother?

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[> [> [> Re: UVM recruit Marnika - Vermont Fan -- Patch, 15:59:10 04/10/03 Thu

Marnika has played a much better level of comp than Cieplicki and is a much more complete and better player. Arch Bishop Molloy plays tougher comp day in and day out than the schools in Vermont.

And before bashing other coaches check Brennan's lifetime record.

>>>Right now he is best suited to play at St. Michael's!
>>
>>
>>The Burlington Free Press announced today that Kyle
>>>Cieplicki of Rice Memorial HS is the 2003 Vermont Mr.
>>>Basketball (no big surprise). Also, he was 1st Team
>>>All-State. He averaged 18.4 ppg, 5.1 apg, and 4.4
>rpg
>>>this season. Also, as with every 1st and 2nd Team
>>>performer, they run their coach's thoughts on them
>>>(also happens to be Cieplicki's dad)...
>>>
>>>-Coach Kevin Cieplicki about Cieplicki: "Kyle had a
>>>great year while being under tons of pressure to
>>>continue to perform at high level and to try to meet
>>>everyone's expectations. As a coach and parent, I am
>>>proud of his career at Rice."
>>>
>>>Cieplicki is expected to redshirt next season, and
>>>suit up in 2004-05.
>Kyle is a great player but had a suspect season. He
>played terrible in the state tournament and at times
>doesn't play defense. He reallys needs a year of prep
>school to develop consistency against legitimate
>talent. He is a high major shooter but lacks heart and
>desire. Vermont intends on redshiriting him which is a
>good idea. I don't know where Cieplicki currently fits
>into Vermont's plans. After the state tournament,
>Vermont offered 6-5 wing forward Ivan Marnika of
>Archbishop Molloy Hs in Queens, New York. Rumor is
>Marnika committed and will sign with the Cats. Marnika
>and Cieplicki play the same position. Marnika couldn't
>start at Middlebury forget about UVM. So he to will
>likely redshirit. Keep in mind the Cats have one
>scholarship to give. They can't afford to become
>whiter. They need size and athleticism. I am a big fan
>of quotas and feel minorities ought to receive at
>least one fourth of all the available DI basketball
>scholarships. I don't understand why the Cats didn't
>pursue athletes with this recruiting class, then next
>fall sign Cieplicki while in prep school since he
>committed a long time ago. This recruiting class is
>more important than next season because of numbers.
>The Cats only have two to give next season. They
>ideally want both Jeff Xavier and James Sorrentine.
>They definitely will get one of those targets.
>Cieplicki could have beem used as Plan B in the Jeff
>Xavier sweepstakes. I can't believe Larry Harrison is
>being given serious consideration at USF. Tom Brennan
>and Jesse Agel are better coaches. Maybe someone ought
>to look at them. Any word on Vermont's schedule for
>next season. I believe Vermont currently needs five
>games is being rumored to be in a three day tournament
>at URI's Ryan Center with Providence, Virginia and one
>other team.
>There is a slight possibly another a couple of DIII
>opponents could be on the schedule. I would love to
>see Vermont and DIII national champ Williams hook up
>for a game at Patrick Gym. Do you think Tim O'Shea
>might bring his Ohio Bobcats to Burlington to see his
>brother?

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[> [> [> Marnika -- Ramfan, 19:19:37 04/10/03 Thu

Funny how Marnika "couldn't start at Middlebury", yet he excelled in the best high school league in the country, bar none. I'm not saying he's the second coming, but he's a 6'5'' WF who can shoot the three consistently and will bring good toughness. Columbia wanted him, as well. Who is your source? Have you even seen the kid play?

>>>Right now he is best suited to play at St. Michael's!
>>
>>
>>The Burlington Free Press announced today that Kyle
>>>Cieplicki of Rice Memorial HS is the 2003 Vermont Mr.
>>>Basketball (no big surprise). Also, he was 1st Team
>>>All-State. He averaged 18.4 ppg, 5.1 apg, and 4.4
>rpg
>>>this season. Also, as with every 1st and 2nd Team
>>>performer, they run their coach's thoughts on them
>>>(also happens to be Cieplicki's dad)...
>>>
>>>-Coach Kevin Cieplicki about Cieplicki: "Kyle had a
>>>great year while being under tons of pressure to
>>>continue to perform at high level and to try to meet
>>>everyone's expectations. As a coach and parent, I am
>>>proud of his career at Rice."
>>>
>>>Cieplicki is expected to redshirt next season, and
>>>suit up in 2004-05.
>Kyle is a great player but had a suspect season. He
>played terrible in the state tournament and at times
>doesn't play defense. He reallys needs a year of prep
>school to develop consistency against legitimate
>talent. He is a high major shooter but lacks heart and
>desire. Vermont intends on redshiriting him which is a
>good idea. I don't know where Cieplicki currently fits
>into Vermont's plans. After the state tournament,
>Vermont offered 6-5 wing forward Ivan Marnika of
>Archbishop Molloy Hs in Queens, New York. Rumor is
>Marnika committed and will sign with the Cats. Marnika
>and Cieplicki play the same position. Marnika couldn't
>start at Middlebury forget about UVM. So he to will
>likely redshirit. Keep in mind the Cats have one
>scholarship to give. They can't afford to become
>whiter. They need size and athleticism. I am a big fan
>of quotas and feel minorities ought to receive at
>least one fourth of all the available DI basketball
>scholarships. I don't understand why the Cats didn't
>pursue athletes with this recruiting class, then next
>fall sign Cieplicki while in prep school since he
>committed a long time ago. This recruiting class is
>more important than next season because of numbers.
>The Cats only have two to give next season. They
>ideally want both Jeff Xavier and James Sorrentine.
>They definitely will get one of those targets.
>Cieplicki could have beem used as Plan B in the Jeff
>Xavier sweepstakes. I can't believe Larry Harrison is
>being given serious consideration at USF. Tom Brennan
>and Jesse Agel are better coaches. Maybe someone ought
>to look at them. Any word on Vermont's schedule for
>next season. I believe Vermont currently needs five
>games is being rumored to be in a three day tournament
>at URI's Ryan Center with Providence, Virginia and one
>other team.
>There is a slight possibly another a couple of DIII
>opponents could be on the schedule. I would love to
>see Vermont and DIII national champ Williams hook up
>for a game at Patrick Gym. Do you think Tim O'Shea
>might bring his Ohio Bobcats to Burlington to see his
>brother?

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[> [> [> [> Here's the bigger question... -- Go Cats Go, 20:51:16 04/10/03 Thu

Do you know if it's true that he's coming to Vermont? I've never seen him, but I've heard good things, and think he'd be a nice addition.

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