College Basketball "off-season" Thread (players leaving/coaching changes/recruiting)

[tmay407]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRedStorm

Marcus who?

I'm assuming Marcus Jordan.

 

[eb4president]

Yo allen I agree with you about this Jennings kid.

Something about him. I tell my friends all the time he is skilled but needs serious work, he decision making is not as good as ppl seem. He makes a pass to getan AST not to make the right play. He says dumb things, and he seems as far away from humble as can be. With that said he is young, and has time to develop solets not rule the kid out.

Yo how do u see Chris playing next year? I know your probably in love with him but gimme like a real breakdown of what you see and how you think he will leadgtown. you see him going pro? maybe in a year or two?

 

[al3xis]

Chris' size will keep him around at least 3 years, most likely 4.

I assume he'll have his struggles taking over full time, hopefully his ankle is 100% cause he's gona be logging big minutes.

He adds another dimension, certainly.

- Love his motor, his D, and his ability to drive and kick. Breaking the press will be much easier with him back their and he can hit the 3 ball.

- He has, HAS to become a better FT shooter. He'll be going to the line quite a bit and can't be a liability there. Other than that he just needs topolish some things and grasp the offense. Get a little stronger as well.

Taking over for Wallace won't be easy but his talents far outweigh Jon's and can make things more explosive.

I've been saying people will see a different team and offense with Wright and Monroe in the lineup compared to Wallace and Hibbert.

 

[wildkycat]

All you need to know about recruiting you can find from Facebook….dont believe me? Check out what Daniel Orton wrote on a group wall that is called "Daniel Orton, Please come to UK"

Hey, i promise this is the real Daniel Orton. i joined this group looking for help recruiting a few players to UK with me. John Wall, John Henson, Mason Plumlee and Terrence Boyd. I feel with atleast two of the guys along with me we can bring in the 8th national title to UK. John Henson and Mason Plumlee i know have already committed. Im working on pulling them out of that. I feel though with the UK fan support we can bring these guys all to Kentucky

And before you ask, this is Daniel Orton's real account that wrote the post. Facebook….the Scout.com of a new generation….

...

 

[juicy j 32]

That bum will not steal John Henson away from the Heels

EDIT- And that has to be a recruiting violation b/c of the correspondence between the fans and a recruit.

 

[shannonscrooks]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Former Iowa State star Wesley Johnson says he intends to transfer to Syracuse.

The 6-foot-7 forward told The Post-Standard of Syracuse he made the decision after visiting the upstate New York campus this past weekend. Johnson is picking Syracuse over Ohio State, Pittsburgh and West Virginia.

Johnson averaged 12.4 points per game for Iowa State last season. As a freshman, he averaged 12.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, earning a spot on the Big 12 Conference's All-Rookie team.

According to NCAA transfer rules, Johnson must sit out the 2008-09 season. He will have two years of eligibility after that. He plans to enroll in summer school classes at Syracuse beginning Monday.

Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Jimmy B poaching

 

[ricardo malta]

Jimmy B poaching
He tryin' to keep up with the Jones'. 2 years without making the NCAA's got Jimbo nervous.

 

[al3xis]

Rivals Top 100 for 2010

2010 Rank	Pos	Ht/Wt	Schools
1	Jeremy Tyler San Diego (CA) San Diego		F	6-9/240	list
	A physical presence with a promising skill package.
2	Tristan Thompson Newark (NJ) St. Benedict's Prep		F	6-8/210	Texas
	Rapidly developing small forward with length.
3	Jared Sullinger Columbus (OH) Northland		F	6-7/260	Ohio State
	A big bodied post player who produces.
4	Josh Smith Covington (WA) Kentwood		C	6-9/265	list
	A large presence in the paint with good hands and feet.
5	Josh Selby Bel Air (MD) DeMatha		G	6-1/	list
	An eletric playmaker with a fearless game.
6	Harrison Barnes Ames (IA) Ames Senior		F	6-6/190	list
	Well rounded wing with a mature game.
7	DeShaun Thomas Fort Wayne (IN) Bishop Luers		F	6-7/210	Ohio State
	Big time inside/outside scoring threat.
8	Brandon Knight Coral Springs (FL) Pine Crest		G	6-3/170	list
	Lengthy point guard with an advanced feel for the game.
9	Reggie Bullock Kinston (NC) Kinston		G	6-5/175	North Carolina
	Big guard with big-time upside.
10	Joe Jackson Memphis (TN) White Station		G	6-0/150	list
	Scoring guard with electric athleticism.
11	Crandall Head Richton Park (IL) Rich South		G	6-5/180	Illinois
	Big time athlete as a combo guard.
12	Andre Dawkins Chesapeake (VA) Atlantic Shores Christian		G	6-5/190	list
	An athletic and skilled shooting guard.
13	Dominique Ferguson Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence North		F	6-9/210	Kentucky
	A hybrid forward with length and upside.
14	Adreian Payne Dayton (OH) Jefferson		F	6-9/210	list
	A shot blocker and rebounder with a developing scoring game.
15	Joshua Hairston Spotsylvania (VA) Courtland		F	6-8/210	list
	A top notch interior scorer.
16	Roscoe Smith Baltimore (MD) Walbrook		F	6-7/185	list
	Small forward who can do damage inside and outside.
17	Daniel Bejarano Phoenix (AZ) North		G	6-5/200	list
	Big time scorer with athleticism.
18	Dion Waiters Philadelphia (PA) Southern		G	6-1/200	Syracuse
	Strong combo guard that can score or pass with intensity.
19	Perry Jones Dallas (TX) Duncanville		F	6-10/205	Baylor
	Has a sweet turn around jumper and lots of upside.
20	Jason Morris Lakeville (CT) Hotchkiss School		G	6-5/190	list
	Good athlete with a strong all around game.
21	Evan Anderson Eau Claire (WI) Eau Claire North		C	6-11/250	Wisconsin
	Has an advanced back to the basket game.
22	Dwayne Polee Los Angeles (CA) Westchester		F	6-6/	Southern Cal
	Super athlete with length and upside.
23	Kendall Marshall Arlington (VA) Bishop O'Connell		G	6-3/172	North Carolina
	Crafty point guard who can dish the rock.
24	Will Barton Baltimore (MD) National Christian Academy		G	6-5/165	list
	Skilled wing with length.
25	Ralston Turner Muscle Shoals (AL) Muscle Shoals		G	6-5/195	list
	A big time shooter with good size.
26	Markel Starks Accokeek (MD) Georgetown Prep		G	6-0/157	list
	Heady point guard with an advanced game.
27	Terrence Ross Portland (OR) Jefferson		G	6-5/180	list
	Great leaper with a sweet shooting stroke.
28	Doron Lamb New York (NY) Bishop Loughlin		G	6-4/175	list
	Combo guard with a crafty scoring game.
29	Vander Blue Madison (WI) Madison Memorial		G	6-3/180	Wisconsin
	Physical point guard who can score and pass.
30	Nate Lubick Southborough (MA) St. Mark's		F	6-8/227	list
	Blue collar big man with skill and some bounce
31	Terrence Jones Portland (OR) Jefferson		F	6-6/200	list
	A physical wing with point guard skills.
32	Jereme Richmond Waukegan (IL) Waukegan		F	6-5/185	Illinois
	Wing with a solid skill package.
33	Casey Prather Jackson (TN) North Side		F	6-5/189	list
	Freaky athlete with developing jump shot.
34	C.J. Aiken Wyndmoor (PA) La Salle		F	6-9/180	list
	Face up post man who can shoot the ball.
35	Anthony Johnson Chicago (IL) Whitney Young		G	6-3/170	list
	Combo guard who is wired to score.
36	C.J. Leslie Holly Springs (NC) Word Of God Christian Academy		F	6-8/190	NC State
	Athletic forward who makes energy plays.
37	Taran Buie Albany (NY) Bishop Maginn		G	6-1/160	list
	Crafty scorer with deceiving athleticism.
38	Phil Pressey Ashburnham (MA) Cushing Academy		G	5-8/155	list
	Highly skilled undersized guard.
39	C.J. Fair Baltimore (MD) City College High		F	6-7/200	list
	Long combo forward who is still tapping into potential.
40	Tyler Thornton Washington (DC) Gonzaga		G	6-2/180	list
	True point guard who values winning.
41	Travis McKie Richmond (VA) John Marshall		F	6-7/	list
	Combo forward who is good around the basket.
42	Melvin Tabb Raleigh (NC) Enloe		F	6-8/220	list
	Physical forward who attacks the basket.
43	Jalen Kendrick Atlanta (GA) Southwest Atlanta Christian		F	6-5/180	list
	Good ball-handler at his position.
44	Travis Carroll Danville (IN) Danville Community		C	6-9/210	Purdue
	Highly skilled in the low post as a scorer.
45	Noah Cottrill Poca (WV) Poca		G	6-2/175	West Virginia
	Exciting point guard with flair for dramatic.
46	Kendall Williams Rancho Cucamonga (CA) Los Osos		G	6-2/165	UCLA
	Good passer and leadership at the point.
47	Justin Martin Indianapolis (IN) Lawrence North		F	6-7/200	list
	Nice sized wing with knack for the boards.
48	Ray McCallum Bloomington (IN) Bloomington North		G	6-1/155	list
	Heady player who makes plays off the dribble.
49	Anthony Brown Huntington Beach (CA) Ocean View		F	6-5/165	list
	High prospect ceiling and young for his class.
50	Julian Washburn Duncanville (TX) Duncanville		F	6-7/	list
	Nice touch away from hoop and can score inside.
51	Trae Golden Powder Springs (GA) Mceachern		G	6-1/190	Ohio State
	Strong combo guard who can score.
52	Victor Olidipo Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha		G	6-4/180	list
	Freaky athlete with great upside.
53	Jerian Grant Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha		G	6-4/180	list
	Great competitor and good scorer on wing.
54	Gerald Coleman Tilton (NH) Tilton School		G	6-3/170	list
	Wiry wing who scores and rebounds.
55	Tobi Oyedeji Bellaire (TX) Bellaire		C	6-8/190	list
	Developing post player who can score with his back to the basket.
56	Brandon Spearman Chicago (IL) Hales Franciscan		G	6-2/185	list
	Physical guard who can dominate defensively.
57	DaMarcus Harrison Greenwood (SC) Greenwood		G	6-4/170	list
	Huge wingspan and big time bounce.
58	Damian Terry Colorado Springs (CO) Sand Creek		F	6-8/	list
	Intriguing center with good size.
59	Keith Appling Detroit (MI) Pershing		G	6-3/170	list
	An excellent shooter off the high ball screen.
60	Jordan Latham Baltimore (MD) Baltimore City C.C.		F	6-8/210	list
	Physical forward who finishes around the rim.
61	Shaquille Thomas Paterson (NJ) Paterson Catholic		F	6-6/165	list
	Long wing with intriguing upside.
62	Okaro White Clearwater (FL) Clearwater		F	6-7/180	list
	Long athlete with developing skill game.
63	Royce Woolridge Phoenix (AZ) Sunnyslope		G	6-1/170	Kansas
	Lethal scorer from the shooting guard position.
64	Trey Zeigler Mount Pleasant (MI) Mount Pleasant		F	6-3/	list
	Active and aggressive wing with good IQ.
65	Jordan Sibert Cincinnati (OH) Princeton		G	6-3/180	list
	Smooth guard with good upside.
66	Jordan McRae Fleming (GA) Liberty County		G	6-4/160	list
	Long and athletic wing can score in bunches.
67	Juwan Staten Dayton (OH) White		G	5-10/160	Dayton
	Small and quick guard is a coup for Dayton.
68	Trevis Simpson Douglas (GA) Coffee		G	6-4/170	list
	Big guard can play multiple positions.
69	Daniel Alexander Dripping Springs (TX) Dripping Springs		F	6-8/180	list
	Skilled forward that can score in and out.
70	Mychal Parker Washington (NC) Terra Ceia Christian School		F	6-6/180	list
	Intriguing wing that has good bounce.
71	Shane Southwell New York (NY) All Hallows		F	6-5/	list
	Plays bigger than his height and has a feel for passing.
72	J.T. Terrell Burlington (NC) Cummings		G	6-4/170	list
	Smooth shooting guard who shoots it well.
73	James Bell Jacksonville (FL) Arlington Country Day		G	6-4/210	list
	Strong athlete with a power game.
74	Ty Armstrong Gainesville (FL) Gainesville		C	6-8/225	list
	Developing post player with mobility.
75	Cory Joseph Ajax (Ont.) Pickering		G	6-3/175	list
	Can really shoot it but also run a team.
76	Isiah Epps Plainfield (NJ) Plainfield		G	6-2/170	list
	Good looking scoring point guard.
77	Jean-Paul Kambola Toronto (Ont.) Eastern Commerce		C	6-9/230	list
	Raw and big center with high ceiling.
78	Neiko Hunter Eutaw (AL) Greene County		F	6-5/205	list
	Wing player who scores inside and outside.
79	Jay Canty Jamestown (NC) Ragsdale		F	6-5/175	list
	Athletic slasher with good length.
80	Donnie Hale New Albany (IN) New Albany		F	6-8/195	list
	Hard nosed big man who is tough around the basket.
81	Devon Collier Jersey City (NJ) St. Anthony		F	6-7/	list
	Strong bodied forward does his best work inside.
82	Kyrie Irving Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick		G	6-2/175	list
	Big time scorer that could be a major sleeper.
83	Langston Galloway Baton Rouge (LA) Christian Life Academy		G	6-3/170	list
	Combo guard that can score with ease.
84	Russell Byrd Fort Wayne (IN) Blackhawk Christian		G	6-7/190	list
	Smooth shooter with size.
85	Aaron Bright Bellevue (WA) Bellevue		G	5-10/175	list
	Physical, scrappy point guard who can score.
86	Josh Langford Huntsville (AL) J. O. Johnson		F	6-6/210	list
	Explosive athlete who attacks the rim.
87	Andre Stringer Jackson (MS) Forest Hill		G	5-9/160	list
	Undersized but athletic, strong and a sharp shooter.
88	Steven Adams Pasadena (CA) Pasadena		F	6-7/245	list
	Highly skilled undersized post player.
89	Kadeem Green Montverde (FL) Montverde Academy		F	6-8/212	list
	Intitguing forward with length.
90	Tobias Harris Dix Hills (NY) Half Hollow Hills West		F	6-7/220	list
	Skilled face up four man.
91	Daryl Traynham Upper Marlboro (MD) Wise		G	5-8/155	list
	Smarts and guts overshadow his size.
92	Jordan Dykstra Rock Valley (IA) Rock Valley		F	6-8/195	Iowa State
	Skilled low post and high post player.
93	Terrell Stoglin Tucson (AZ) Santa Rita		G	6-1/160	list
	Strong point guard with solid all around game.
94	Meyers Leonard Robinson (IL) Robinson		C	6-10/200	list
	Big man with mobility and promise.
95	Flavien Davis Milwaukee (WI) Lutheran		F	6-5/190	list
	Promising wing prospect.
96	Tyler Lamb Chino (CA) Colony		G	6-3/195	list
	Smart wing with all around game.
97	Ian Miller Charlotte (NC) South Mecklenburg		G	6-0/160	list
	Heady point guard that can score the ball.
98	Gary Franklin Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei		G	6-1/180	list
	Strong guard who shoots the ball well off the dribble.
99	Jarell Eddie Concord (NC) Cannon School		F	6-7/209	list
	Inside scorer who can also step outside.
100	Maxie Esho Upper Marlboro (MD) Wise		F	6-7/185	list
	Long and lanky forward has yet to fully tap into potential.

Hairston, Roscoe and Dawkins...I can dream

 

[johnnyredstorm]

2 players in the top 7. How does Ohio St. do it? Is he completely clean or...

 

[al3xis]

I think he's mostly clean...those are kids from the area, as Conley and Oden were, too.

..

10 of the Top 40 are DMV kids

...told yall it was loaded.

 

[i wear sneakers]

Tobias Harris.

Long Island.

 

[handsome hustler]

Originally Posted by Handsome Hustler

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

Originally Posted by dfresh244

I will never post on NT again if Bayless actually drops to 11

 

[bigmike23]

Originally Posted by Handsome Hustler

Originally Posted by Handsome Hustler

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

Originally Posted by dfresh244

I will never post on NT again if Bayless actually drops to 11

DRE U A GOD DAMN FOOL

 

[tmukg21]

Originally Posted by Handsome Hustler

Originally Posted by Handsome Hustler

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

Originally Posted by dfresh244

I will never post on NT again if Bayless actually drops to 11

we hardly knew ye', good riddance

 

[jkalu47]

Andre Dawkins to Duke!!!!

......hopefully Hairston willfollow

 

[krisp kicks]

Nice pickup

Should slide into Henderson's spot when he leaves.

 

[lnmymind]

There aint 7 people in '10 better than Brandon Knight...I refuse to believe that

 

[allen3xis]

Nice pickup. Kid is solid. Woulda liked to have had him.

Don't hold your breath with Hairston tho...he's priority #1 for Jt3

 

[allen3xis]

A number of players lives changed on Thursday night when David Stern said their name over the podium at the NBA Draft. Andre Dawkins didn't hear his name called at Madison Square Gardenbut his life changed because he made a big time college decision.

Andre Dawkins made the call to Duke on Thursday night.

Dawkins made the call to Duke University and committed to the ACC powerhouse on Thursday night.

"I took a visit there on Monday and really felt comfortable with it," Dawkins said. "I felt really comfortable with the players and, of course,Coach K speaks for himself. I talked to him for a while and he made me feel like I was wanted there."

The sharp-shooting five-star player from the class of 2010 makes perfect sense in Duke's style of play. Dawkins said he liked the opportunity to shine inthe Blue Devils system.

"Coach K told me that they will be losing some guards and with the way that they play their guards, there was a good opportunity for me to go in and playthere right away," Dawkins said. "It just seemed like a great fit for me style wise."

Academics were also a major selling point, Dawkins said.

"That's a big part of it. That was extremely important to me in a lot of ways," Dawkins said.

Georgetown and Maryland were also in it down the stretch, Dawkins said. Steve Wojciechowski was the lead recruiter for the five-star and Dawkins is the firstplayer to commit to Duke in the 2010 class.

Dawkins was on campus at the same time as 2010 five-star Josh Hairston, a 6-foot-8 forward from Virginia.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Not a big man....But I'll take him...

Allen got the OG name back....

 

[allen3xis]

Curtis Kelly to K State.

 

[shannonscrooks]

Hopefully Andre Dawkins is ready to never realize his full potential.

Curtis Kelly to K State.


Kid is going to get a boatload of minutes.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

ShannonsCrooks wrote:

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Hopefully Andre Dawkins is ready to never realize his full potential.

Curtis Kelly to K State.


Kid is going to get a boatload of minutes.

Come on now...

June 27, 2008
[h1]Hairston names favorites[/h1]
Brian McLawhorn
Devils Illustrated Publisher

Talk about it in Devil Insider
Spotsylvania (Va.) Courtland five-star power forward Joshua Hairston met Mike Krzyzewski for the first time on Tuesday, and the experience was as enjoyable as he had hoped it would be. The trip, which completed his tour of his top programs, also allowed the 6-foot-8, 210 pounder an opportunity to get his first look inside the program and find out what makes the Duke Blue Devils tick.

Josh Hairston is down to three schools.

"It was a great experience just being able to meet a legend in college basketball like Coach K," Hairston said. "They really treated me like I was family and I really appreciated that.

"Coach K basically let me know what Duke can do for me both educationally and athletically. He said he didn't believe in putting me in a category for a specific position, because it sometimes keeps players from working on all areas of their game. He did say that he could see me working out almost like Kyle Singler, where I can play low and on the outside some.

"He talked about how winning 22 games or 25 games is not the goal at Duke. It may be a great season for some schools, but at Duke their goal is to win a championship every year. You can't hate on them because they want to win."

While Hairston was self-admittedly very excited about his trip to Durham, he said at this point in the process he does not know what school he will choose, however, he did indicate that a decision could be coming sooner than later. Though a lot is still up in the air, the one thing he does know is what programs he'll be choosing from.

"My top three, and this is in no order, is Virginia Tech, Duke and Ohio State," Hairston added. "I really like all three schools, I think I'll be coming to a decision soon - maybe in the next couple of weeks or so. If I know where I want to go, I'll have no problems going ahead and announcing it. I've been doing a lot of studying on these schools, so I know a lot about each one."

With three schools now sitting atop his list, Hairston walked Devils Illustrated through what intrigues him about each program.

"All three have great coaches and I have really good relationships with each of them, so they all have that in common," he said. "With Duke obviously Coach K and everything they have been able to do there. They are a great program and a great school and I just like everything about them. I'm friends with Nolan Smith and he's a great guy. They're bringing in great players, so that's exciting, too.

"I've been to Virginia Tech several times and I feel comfortable on the campus. I just went up there for an elite camp and to just visit and relax the day before I came to Duke and I enjoyed myself a lot. They just need a couple more guys to come in and take them to the next level, and they have a couple guys in the 2009 class who committed that I know.

"Ohio State is bringing in a lot of great players, too. The coaches are great, too. I went up their for a visit during the football season when they played Michigan and I like it a lot. It's a little further out there and away from home, but with Ohio State it's a school I can make an exception with.

"With Duke and Virginia Tech, my grandparents and cousins will be able to come to my games because they are close to both of them. They live in Martinsville, Va., so that would be a great thing for them to see me play."

On Thursday night, fellow classmate and Virginia native Andre Dawkins offered his verbal pledge to Duke. Shortly after he did so, the newest Blue Devil commit sent Hairston, whom he has become good friends with, a text message informing him of the news. Early Friday morning, Dawkins sent him another one.

"Andre sent me a text Thursday night saying he was probably going to commit to Duke soon, then I got another text from him saying that he had committed. When he said soon, I thought he meant in the next couple of days, not the next 30 minutes," Hairston said with a laugh. "He also sent me another text this morning asking me if I was going to commit and telling me to come to Duke.

"Duke was Andre's dream school, so he never stopped talking about Duke at camps and when I played on the Boo Williams team. We also played together at the Nike Hoop Jamboree and we have a lot of fun. He's a great scorer and we click on the court when we play together.

"He'll definitely stay on me about coming to Duke until I commit to a school."

At the time Dawkins was committing to Duke, Hairston was near the end of a day he'll never forget.

"The NBA Draft was great," he said. "We all knew from watching in the media that Michael (Beasley) was going to go second in the draft, but it was great to see him walk across the stage. We (DC Assault) took some 10 and 11 year old AAU teams to watch the draft with us and they were upset he didn't go first, but we knew.

"It was another great experience, though. I thought about it while I was sitting there. It's every kids' dream to sit down there and wait for their name to be called. Just watching it, you know that all of those guys worked hard to get there. That was probably the purpose of this trip, to let us know that it takes hard work to get places like that, but if you put in that work, those dreams can come true for you as well.

"It really was a great experience."
If we can't beat out VT....Then I dunno what to say....

 

[allen3xis]

Brian McLawhorn
Devils Illustrated Publisher
Ehh...

...not to say Duke can't land him, they're right there. And are going to be down to his final call.

But he's been a G'Town lean for a while now. So unless something drastic recently occurred, that doesn't add up. (from the 2-3 people I'd trustmost with recruiting info, still stand pat in saying he is a G'Town lean)

I think it's; G'Town, Duke and Ohio State.

With the first two going toe to toe for him.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Yeah, Im saying though.

Why didn't he mention G-Town? Unless he's trying to keep it on the sly...

And yeah, I feel you on the duke slanted article....But every school's writers on rivals are biased somewhat. I don't think they would be biased enoughto leave out mention of G-Town though....

It's ok....Hopefully he's in the house when we smash y'all this year