Karson Templin is ALL IN!

ragnarh77 · Post by **ragnarh77** » April 19th, 2023, 10:34 am

Per his own Twitter account! Sprinkling in some good news instead of just rumors of visits!

bigblue32 · Post by **bigblue32** » April 19th, 2023, 10:35 am

was this what we thought was going to happen or is this a nice surprise?

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » April 19th, 2023, 10:36 am

We thought it, I believe, but it is still good to see in print from him. I still haven't seen anything official on the kid from Idaho.

ragnarh77 · Post by **ragnarh77** » April 19th, 2023, 10:37 am

I think we were all hoping but not sure it was official. Just nice to see a recruited player staying put.

hipsterdoofus21 · Post by **hipsterdoofus21** » April 19th, 2023, 10:45 am

Awesome! I like this potential.

scotlandog · Post by **scotlandog** » April 19th, 2023, 10:46 am

I like his game and motor. He might not be our top scorer but he’s the type of player that can be our heart. He plays hard and does the dirty work. I think he has the ability to be more offensively minded than Bean was. I like the comparison of Bean mixed with Wesley.

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SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 19th, 2023, 10:57 am

Templin looks really good and potential starter in year 1 despite the transfer portal.

Post by **aggies22** » April 19th, 2023, 11:01 am

bigblue32 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 10:35 am
was this what we thought was going to happen or is this a nice surprise?

I confirmed he was still coming a week or so ago but it's still cool to see him put this out there.

usutexan · Post by **usutexan** » April 19th, 2023, 11:02 am

Bean is a great comparison. Templin is the kind of kid who does the dirty work and is surprising extremely athletic and agile. I have seen him play multiple times and he can hoop!

What surprised me is how good of a feel he has for the game. He is a tremendous passer, has strong hands and rebounds well, gets off the ground quickly to block shots and he can still score with the best of them. He plays with a bit of a chip on his shoulder too.

His Senior highlights show how well rounded he is. He’s still only 17 and his upside is huge. Excited for him to be an Aggie!

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » April 19th, 2023, 11:04 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:01 am

bigblue32 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 10:35 am
was this what we thought was going to happen or is this a nice surprise?
I confirmed he was still coming a week or so ago but it's still cool to see him put this out there.

I did see your post on that. So I'm glad it is official!

Post by **aggies22** » April 19th, 2023, 11:06 am

newhouse9 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:04 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:01 am

bigblue32 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 10:35 am
was this what we thought was going to happen or is this a nice surprise?
I confirmed he was still coming a week or so ago but it's still cool to see him put this out there.
I did see your post on that. So I'm glad it is official!

And I'm still working to see what Garrison Phelps will do. I've never believed Kalifa Sakho would play here once Ryan Odom left.

Blitz79 · Post by **Blitz79** » April 19th, 2023, 11:10 am

His game reminds more of the other traitor that left us for ybu. Forgot his name, Davis?

Hi hopes for Karson!

bigblue32 · Post by **bigblue32** » April 19th, 2023, 11:13 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:01 am

bigblue32 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 10:35 am
was this what we thought was going to happen or is this a nice surprise?
I confirmed he was still coming a week or so ago but it's still cool to see him put this out there.

should've known lol sorry! this board has been like a full time job to keep up and read it all

The Truth · Post by **The Truth** » April 19th, 2023, 11:35 am

here's to hoping you guys are proven right on this one. i don't see it but maybe this will be the next kerwynn williams isn't fast reverse jinx? we weren't exactly competing against peer institutes for Templin or Phelps so either wanting to still come here is not a surprise.

hard worker? yes. hustler? yes. crafty? yes. he also looks like he has benefited from being allowed to play in a 6-foot and under league where is the biggest kid on the court by a mile. let's see what happens when he is matched up against players that are his same size and more athletic than him. i can't imagine he gets minutes as a freshman like SLB predicts but i guess we'll see.

welcome aboard Karson.

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » April 19th, 2023, 11:40 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:01 am

bigblue32 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 10:35 am
was this what we thought was going to happen or is this a nice surprise?
I confirmed he was still coming a week or so ago but it's still cool to see him put this out there.

Aggies22, I had heard that Odom did not offer Templin a spot at VCU. Is that your understanding as well?

If so, I am excited about this kid and think it could work out really well, but I also think expectations should maybe be tempered a bit and it's very interesting if Odom truly didn't re-offer him.

Post by **aggies22** » April 19th, 2023, 11:42 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:40 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:01 am

bigblue32 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 10:35 am
was this what we thought was going to happen or is this a nice surprise?
I confirmed he was still coming a week or so ago but it's still cool to see him put this out there.
Aggies22, I had heard that Odom did not offer Templin a spot at VCU. Is that your understanding as well?

If so, I am excited about this kid and think it could work out really well, but I also think expectations should maybe be tempered a bit and it's very interesting if Odom truly didn't re-offer him.

It's my understanding that Karson had no desire to follow Ryan Odom. He had his heart set on Utah State and what the school and environment are able to offer him. He truly committed to the school and not the coach. Once Coach Sprinkle reaffirmed that he was wanted here, it was an easy decision.

Section_L_Aggie · Post by **Section_L_Aggie** » April 19th, 2023, 12:01 pm

This. These are the kind of kids we need and want to be AGGIES! Welcome aboard Karson!

SeldomSeenSmith · Post by **SeldomSeenSmith** » April 19th, 2023, 12:03 pm

Not the best competition in his highlight video, but there have been plenty of players his size in the Big Sky and Big West who couldn't move, jump or shoot as well. With the openings we have it's a good time to take a chance on a HS player like him who looks like he could develop into a MWC level player. He has a D1 body, might even grow a couple more inches. It's a good thing for a few reasons that Sprinkle honored the commit.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 19th, 2023, 12:09 pm

SeldomSeenSmith wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 12:03 pm
Not the best competition in his highlight video, but there have been plenty of players his size in the Big Sky and Big West who couldn't move, jump or shoot as well. With the openings we have it's a good time to take a chance on a HS player like him who looks like he could develop into a MWC level player. He has a D1 body, might even grow a couple more inches. It's a good thing for a few reasons that Sprinkle honored the commit.

There is a highlight clip with a bunch of higher-level players that Templin looked good in.

LarryTheAggie · Post by **LarryTheAggie** » April 19th, 2023, 12:32 pm

The Truth wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:35 am
here's to hoping you guys are proven right on this one. i don't see it but maybe this will be the next kerwynn williams isn't fast reverse jinx? we weren't exactly competing against peer institutes for Templin or Phelps so either wanting to still come here is not a surprise.

hard worker? yes. hustler? yes. crafty? yes. he also looks like he has benefited from being allowed to play in a 6-foot and under league where is the biggest kid on the court by a mile. let's see what happens when he is matched up against players that are his same size and more athletic than him. i can't imagine he gets minutes as a freshman like SLB predicts but i guess we'll see.

welcome aboard Karson.

Didn't he have offers from UNLV, UVU(not that we shouldn't beat UVU, but Madsen had some good stuff going on there) and at least interest from BYU?

That is decent competition.

brian5562 · Post by **brian5562** » April 19th, 2023, 1:15 pm

While probably not as skilled with his back to the basket he gives me Nate Harris vibes. He probably has a little more dribble drive and a better jump shot. Excited to watch Karson as an Aggie.

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » April 19th, 2023, 1:21 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:42 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:40 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:01 am

bigblue32 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 10:35 am
was this what we thought was going to happen or is this a nice surprise?
I confirmed he was still coming a week or so ago but it's still cool to see him put this out there.
Aggies22, I had heard that Odom did not offer Templin a spot at VCU. Is that your understanding as well?

If so, I am excited about this kid and think it could work out really well, but I also think expectations should maybe be tempered a bit and it's very interesting if Odom truly didn't re-offer him.
It's my understanding that Karson had no desire to follow Ryan Odom. He had his heart set on Utah State and what the school and environment are able to offer him. He truly committed to the school and not the coach. Once Coach Sprinkle reaffirmed that he was wanted here, it was an easy decision.

Welp you just created a fan favorite with your post.

usutexan · Post by **usutexan** » April 19th, 2023, 1:23 pm

Some of those HS players do look small, but Templin averaged a double double on the Nike EYBL last summer. He played against all the top HS Seniors across the country. This why he picked up 15+ offers.

One of the games I saw him play in December was vs. 6A Plano Texas where he was matched against a four star 6’8” Oklahoma State commit. Templin dropped a 20/20 and probably had 5 blocks too.

Agree, we should temper expectations and not expect too much from a freshman, but the kid will for sure come in and compete for some minutes.

Old Fart Young @ Heart · Post by **Old Fart Young @ Heart** » April 19th, 2023, 1:32 pm

I wonder if there is a strong Aggie influence down in that part of Texas. One of the best volleyball players to play at Utah State named Bailey Downing came from Lovejoy High School, Texas.

Post by **aggies22** » April 19th, 2023, 2:01 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 12:32 pm

The Truth wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:35 am
here's to hoping you guys are proven right on this one. i don't see it but maybe this will be the next kerwynn williams isn't fast reverse jinx? we weren't exactly competing against peer institutes for Templin or Phelps so either wanting to still come here is not a surprise.

hard worker? yes. hustler? yes. crafty? yes. he also looks like he has benefited from being allowed to play in a 6-foot and under league where is the biggest kid on the court by a mile. let's see what happens when he is matched up against players that are his same size and more athletic than him. i can't imagine he gets minutes as a freshman like SLB predicts but i guess we'll see.

welcome aboard Karson.
Didn't he have offers from UNLV, UVU(not that we shouldn't beat UVU, but Madsen had some good stuff going on there) and at least interest from BYU?

That is decent competition.

His final two were Utah State and UNLV.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » April 19th, 2023, 2:04 pm

Is he LDS? If so, will he mission?

AggieDad · Post by **AggieDad** » April 19th, 2023, 2:05 pm

Bean was a walk-on, so there's that. You take the kid you like and who you think will make you a better team. If he's also being recruited by "peer institutions," so be it. If not, so be it.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » April 19th, 2023, 2:08 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:04 pm
Is he LDS? If so, will he mission?

I am pretty sure Aggies 22 has stated that he is LDS but will not be going on a mission.

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » April 19th, 2023, 2:12 pm

It is good to see he has a little bulk to him and is not the typical 6'8" 180 lb freshman we usually get. Those type don't hold up very well compared to guys like Ledee or Johnson from SDSU.

usutexan · Post by **usutexan** » April 19th, 2023, 2:14 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:08 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:04 pm
Is he LDS? If so, will he mission?
I am pretty sure Aggies 22 has stated that he is LDS but will not be going on a mission.

He is LDS and he is planning to play a year and then decide if he will serve a mission. I can tell you that I know his parents want to see him serve.

brownjeans · Post by **brownjeans** » April 19th, 2023, 2:18 pm

It's going to be great to watch him develop over the next two years so he can be a great player for the major program he transfers to in his last two years.

flying_scotsman2.0 · Post by **flying_scotsman2.0** » April 19th, 2023, 2:54 pm

usutexan wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:14 pm

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:08 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:04 pm
Is he LDS? If so, will he mission?
I am pretty sure Aggies 22 has stated that he is LDS but will not be going on a mission.
He is LDS and he is planning to play a year and then decide if he will serve a mission. I can tell you that I know his parents want to see him serve.

Nice! He can play up here a year, then go down to Provo to serve his special mission at BYU for 200k/yr.

I’m joking obviously, I’m sure he’s got the moral character to know better.

SLB · Post by **SLB** » April 19th, 2023, 3:34 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:01 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 12:32 pm

The Truth wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 11:35 am
here's to hoping you guys are proven right on this one. i don't see it but maybe this will be the next kerwynn williams isn't fast reverse jinx? we weren't exactly competing against peer institutes for Templin or Phelps so either wanting to still come here is not a surprise.

hard worker? yes. hustler? yes. crafty? yes. he also looks like he has benefited from being allowed to play in a 6-foot and under league where is the biggest kid on the court by a mile. let's see what happens when he is matched up against players that are his same size and more athletic than him. i can't imagine he gets minutes as a freshman like SLB predicts but i guess we'll see.

welcome aboard Karson.
Didn't he have offers from UNLV, UVU(not that we shouldn't beat UVU, but Madsen had some good stuff going on there) and at least interest from BYU?

That is decent competition.
His final two were Utah State and UNLV.

He got legit mid-major offers. I made thread about the fact that our recruits and redshirts are serious recruits. UNLV is still big in offers in the mid-major world.

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » April 19th, 2023, 3:47 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:04 pm
Is he LDS? If so, will he mission?

Every member of the LDS church is a missionary. Karson will serve in Logan for the next 4 years.

flying_scotsman2.0 · Post by **flying_scotsman2.0** » April 19th, 2023, 3:56 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 3:47 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑
April 19th, 2023, 2:04 pm
Is he LDS? If so, will he mission?
Every member of the LDS church is a missionary. Karson will serve in Logan for the next 4 years.

Lift where you stand, I like that

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