oh we gettin Jefferson

[Edited on April 10, 2012 at 10:43 PM. Reason : ]

4/10/2012 10:42:29 PM

Need to get Amile, but Duke not getting Shabazz is a close second.

4/10/2012 11:13:25 PM

...and Duke not getting Jefferson is a solid third.
or maybe a solid fourth behind us getting Young or another decent big-man.

4/10/2012 11:17:02 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball-recruiting/18452234/spring-signing-period-preview-who-else-is-on-the-board

Quote :

"Here's a look at the best of the remaining players, outside of Noel and Muhammad, and our predictions on their next destination: Anthony Bennett, 6-7, PF, Findlay Prep (Nev.) Considering: Oregon, UNLV, Florida, Kentucky, Washington Bennett is not likely to commit for another couple of weeks, and things are still unclear with him. He is just starting to take official visits, but it looks like Florida and Kentucky are the leaders. Prediction: Kentucky Amile Jefferson, 6-8, PF, Friends Central (Pa.) Considering: North Carolina State, Duke, Kentucky, Villanova Jefferson has seemed close to making a decision at several times in the past few months, but he hasn't been able to pull the trigger. Kentucky has turned up the heat, but Duke and North Carolina State seem to have the edge. Prediction: Duke With so many twists and turns, t's tough to get a read on Tony Parker's recruitment. (NBA) Tony Parker, 6-8, C, Miller Grove (Ga.) Considering: UCLA, Kansas, Duke, Ohio State, Georgia, Memphis Parker is another player whose recruitment has taken plenty of twists and turns in the past few months. He said last week that UCLA, Kansas and Duke stood out, but don't count out Georgia down the stretch. Prediction: UCLA Devonta Pollard, 6-7, SF, Kemper County (Miss.) Considering: Alabama, Georgetown, Texas, Missouri We haven't heard too much from Pollard in terms of recruiting, but he has taken official visits to Texas, Missouri and, most recently, Alabama. Pollard has one more trip planned, to Georgetown. It's tough to read this one. Prediction: Alabama Robert Upshaw, 6-11, C, San Joaquin Memorial (Calif.) Considering: Louisville, Fresno State, Georgetown?, others? Upshaw decommitted from Kansas State after head coach Frank Martin left for South Carolina, and things have been quiet for him since then. Louisville, Fresno State and Georgetown were the other finalists when he originally chose the Wildcats. Prediction: Fresno State Chris Obekpa, 6-8, C, Our Savior New American (N.Y.) Considering: Cincinnati, Providence, St. John's, Connecticut, Oregon, DePaul Obekpa is still taking his time with a decision, but has visited a handful of schools in recent weeks. Oregon is the only non-Big East school on the list, but he plans to take a trip to Eugene soon. This will be close, but Cincy, Providence and St. John's look to be the favorites. Prediction: Cincinnati Torian Graham, 6-4, SG, Christian Faith Center Academy (N.C.) Considering: North Carolina State? Memphis? Graham has committed and decommitted to North Carolina State more times than we can count, and it's unclear where his recruitment currently stands. The Wolfpack are still involved, as far as we can tell. Prediction: Prep/Junior College Norvel Pelle, 6-9, PF, Stoneridge Prep (Calif.) Considering: San Diego State, Iowa State? After being ruled ineligible at St. John's, the California native decommitted and enrolled at The Phelps School in Philadelphia before moving to Stoneridge. He has been linked with San Diego State, but he needs to get his academics in order before signing. Prediction: San Diego State Savon Goodman, 6-6, SF, Constitution (Pa.) Considering: Temple, UCLA The idea of prep school has been a major factor with Goodman since he decommitted from Villanova last summer, and it's looking more likely now. If not, hometown Temple remains an option. Prediction: Prep Phil Nolan, 6-10, PF, Riverside University (Wisc.) Considering: Missouri, Memphis, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Marquette, Clemson Nolan has had a varying list throughout his recruitment, and it doesn't seem like he has narrowed it down much. Eligibility and academics have also been factors. Now that he's back in Wisconsin, could Marquette be the favorite? Prediction: Marquette Nino Jackson, 6-1, PG, Ardmore (Okla.) Considering: Oklahoma State, Missouri There's not much news on Jackson lately, although one of the regional schools (Oklahoma State, Missouri) could be an option if Jackson is eligible. Prediction: Junior College Michael Chandler, 6-10, C, Faith Baptist Prep (Fla.) Considering: UCF? Things are unclear with the former UCF commit at this point. We reported back in December that UCF had stopped recruiting Chandler, after the NCAA reached out concerning his association with potential agents and runners. Prediction: Junior College"

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 10:31 AM. Reason : u]

4/11/2012 10:27:47 AM

raymond to transfer. that opens up another scholly

4/11/2012 10:29:33 AM

4/11/2012 10:37:31 AM

doesn't look like there are any decent guards still left on the table, except torian

4/11/2012 10:43:37 AM

NERLENS NOEL AND SHABAZZ MUHAMMAD, COME ON DOWN!!!

4/11/2012 10:55:50 AM

if they both commited to state they'd both have carrer ending knee injuries within 3 months.

4/11/2012 11:03:46 AM

right., because nc state is cursed. we're the only school where injuries occur.

4/11/2012 11:06:38 AM

ssly bullet, ssly

4/11/2012 11:14:26 AM

oh man, i didn't see that coming.

(i did )

4/11/2012 11:25:45 AM

I like the little i saw of Raymond seems like a good kid, but he would be a off the bench possible senior starter for us.

looked like he could shot it and crazy dunk.

4/11/2012 11:39:12 AM

I just really hope that our programing is moving beyond the "he can play by senior year" mentality.

Is that really what you people want? We're better than that.

We need to keep landing players that are ready by sophomore/junior year to really contribute. Raymond was not that type.

4/11/2012 12:00:16 PM

i mean what do you want? a 7 man roster? all freshmen on the bench? i'd like to be kentucky too, but that might not be in the cards for us.

4/11/2012 12:06:50 PM

Most good teams have "glue guys" that stick around the program for four years and don't contribute until their junior or senior seasons. I'd love to have a senior like CJ Williams on our team every year.

4/11/2012 12:12:53 PM

any news from Uchebo's year at juco?

4/11/2012 12:20:08 PM

"glue guys" aka banging Gottfried's daughter

4/11/2012 12:20:37 PM

So which news happens first:

CJL's decision or Amile's?

4/11/2012 12:24:48 PM

Man, I really wish Torian Graham could have been ready to go this year. We really could use the back court depth. Not that losing Raymond really impacts this because I didn't see him as a potential contributor anyway. It just reminds me of how thin we were this past year at guard and how thin we will be next year as well.

Quote :

"any news from Uchebo's year at juco?"

I completely forgot about this guy! He should be looking to commit somewhere, right? I'm guessing the new staff hasn't evaluated him or they're not interested. Otherwise, we would have heard something by now.

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM. Reason : ]

4/11/2012 12:28:52 PM

Quote :

" Most good teams have "glue guys" that stick around the program for four years and don't contribute until their junior or senior seasons. I'd love to have a senior like CJ Williams on our team every year."

Sure, but we don't need 3 "glue guys" taking up scholarships for years while they work on their game. Harris and DeThaey are developing, and they'll probably turn the corner as upperclassmen. But having a whole class of "developing" players was just too much.

4/11/2012 12:37:49 PM

Quote :

"any news from Uchebo's year at juco"

He's not listing us and probably isn't the right fit for the UCLA high Post.

4/11/2012 12:40:37 PM

word on pp premium is that amile will likely announce later this week

4/11/2012 12:46:50 PM

don't hold your breath

4/11/2012 12:53:42 PM

4/11/2012 12:58:17 PM

Quote :

"word on pp premium is that amile will likely announce later this week"

hm this sounds familiar for some reason...

4/11/2012 1:48:58 PM

i'm guessing this is a typo or a mistake, given no one else is reporting it:

Quote :

"Chris Parish ? @CParishESPN Huge night for HS hoops; Shabazz, Nerlens Noel, Amile Jefferson and others make their college picks. #SigningDay Predictions, anyone?"

yeah it's definitely got to be a mistake, it was a mistake. never mind.

thewolfpacker (rivals) tweeted this:

Quote :

"The Wolfpacker ? @TheWolfpacker Unsigned senior Amile Jefferson isn't firm yet with when he'll make a decision, could be this week, but easily could be pushed to next week."

i've got a doctor's appointment this afternoon. last time i was at this doctor rodney purvis committed while i was in the waiting room. could this be a sign?



[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 2:29 PM. Reason : s]

4/11/2012 2:26:15 PM

Rivals' final top 150 has:
Purvis (12)
Warren (17)
Jefferson (36)
Lewis (48)

4/11/2012 2:40:14 PM

Quote :

"could this be a sign?"

yes. it's a sign that you need to see a doctor.

4/11/2012 2:42:23 PM

^^ TJ looks like he will be nasty.

4/11/2012 2:50:45 PM

Rumors are flying around at work today about another player transferring. Rumor is it's Painter. God I hope that isn't true. Anyone else heard this?

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:09 PM. Reason : I'm going to be pissed if he leaves.]

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:11 PM. Reason : that would make ZERO sense to me]

4/11/2012 3:09:00 PM

where do you work? sounds like quite the rumor mill.

4/11/2012 3:12:27 PM

Why would Painter leave with one year of eligibility left when he knows he'll be a key cog in our front court rotation next season?

4/11/2012 3:12:29 PM

that would be silly. do you have people at work that usually are in the know? I can't imagine why Painter would transfer, he got good minutes last year and would get plenty this year too.

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:13 PM. Reason : but, that would be some nc state shit.]

4/11/2012 3:12:34 PM

I wouldn't shed a tear over the loss of Deshawn Painter.

4/11/2012 3:12:50 PM

well then you are fucking stupid

4/11/2012 3:13:18 PM

I'm not lending any creedence to the rumor at all, but losing Painter would be a huge blow... getting Amile would definitely soften it, but it'd still suck.

4/11/2012 3:14:29 PM

lol that is not going to happen.

the next one gone would be Tyler Harris

4/11/2012 3:14:37 PM

V0LC0M is your entire purpose on this site to make up stupid rumors to make people sweat?

4/11/2012 3:14:56 PM

painter isn't phenomenal or anything but I don't understand all the hate, great to come in and provide some quality minutes.

4/11/2012 3:15:08 PM

If losing Painter means adding Amile.....

well bye

4/11/2012 3:15:24 PM

people love to hate painter because he likes to take that streaky jumpshot

haters gonna hate

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:16 PM. Reason : ^ you think amile is good enough to replace painter's production next year? perhaps.]

4/11/2012 3:16:03 PM

^^^because some people is stupid

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:16 PM. Reason : ]

4/11/2012 3:16:05 PM

Quote :

"^ you think amile is good enough to replace painter's production next year? perhaps."

Yes? Is this a trick question?

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:17 PM. Reason : Warren will probably play more than Painter, dude isn't that good]

4/11/2012 3:17:26 PM

ahahah boozie you are rich.

and you are the one who usually counsels against believing our incoming recruiting class will save the day.

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:18 PM. Reason : painter was so important to us the last month of the season, don't try to deny it.]

4/11/2012 3:18:10 PM

I like Painter, he's apparently a smart guy and hustles a ton.

He just isn't very good against top half ACC teams. His only asset is hitting jump shots, which he shoots entirely too much, taking touches away from Wood, Brown, Calvin, & Howell.

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM. Reason : Stupid arguing about a "work rumor" that probably has no truth]

4/11/2012 3:20:54 PM

Quote :

" His only asset is hitting jump shots"

what the fuck? not even close to true

his rebounding, especially a couple games where he got strong on the offensive glass, was a huge boost. and the man loves to tip in a missed shot around the rim. Just jump shots? Are you serious?

4/11/2012 3:21:31 PM

Quote :

"where do you work? sounds like quite the rumor mill."

yes and it drives me nuts

Quote :

"do you have people at work that usually are in the know?"

two guys who are rather large boosters of the university, have friends that work with the athletic departments, and are usually right about 60% of the time


they told me two players would be transferring out of the program last week

they mention Raymond and I have no idea if any of this crap is true

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:24 PM. Reason : I was just curious if anyone else heard this]

4/11/2012 3:21:58 PM

well, if that's true, it's pretty shitty. hopefully we get Amile, then, or that Calvin doesn't leave.

4/11/2012 3:23:34 PM

Rewatch the Kansas game, against decent bigs Painter is worthless.

Oh 60% right huh? Let's post all that shit on TWW.

[Edited on April 11, 2012 at 3:25 PM. Reason : is Painter graduating? If not, very little chance he is gone, come on man]

4/11/2012 3:24:35 PM