I have a very reliable source telling me that Wall will commit to ECU within the next month

3/7/2009 11:32:19 AM

what if he goes to NC Central?

3/7/2009 11:33:47 AM

NC Central is out of the equation at this point

Right now it's between ECU and Shaw, with Shaw being in a very distant second

3/7/2009 11:36:35 AM

Peace College and Meredith College have just offered him a full scholarship

3/7/2009 11:41:18 AM

Wall was seriously debating a sex change when he was offered by those two, but opted out of it because the recovery time would keep him off the court for too long

3/7/2009 11:45:37 AM

lol, reminds me of that movie Ladybugs with no respect Rodney Dangerfield.

3/7/2009 12:56:10 PM

hahaha... that movie

3/8/2009 12:08:52 AM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/03/08/cousins.memphis/index.html

3/8/2009 11:59:43 AM

???????????????


seriously?


I really hope that isnt true but I guess


Calamari must have been throwing a ton of $texas at him during his official visit. Wasnt he supposed to take an OV with us?

3/8/2009 12:04:07 PM

Looks like Wall will follow him.

3/8/2009 12:04:17 PM

^ sigh

[Edited on March 8, 2009 at 12:06 PM. Reason : yep]

3/8/2009 12:05:34 PM

oops

3/8/2009 12:11:22 PM

Quote :

"Calamari must have been throwing a ton of $texas at him during his official visit"

or maybe he wanted to wanted to play for a program that was already guaranteed the conference title next year, gets lots of national exposure and has a coach with more than 3 years of coaching experience

3/8/2009 12:15:07 PM

and $texas

3/8/2009 12:21:16 PM

well, there goes the ballgame

3/8/2009 12:24:19 PM

or maybe he likes good BBQ and knew he couldn't find it here

3/8/2009 12:26:35 PM

well if he likes memphis style over eastern then good riddance











seeeeeeeeeee ya wall

3/8/2009 12:29:11 PM

that's probably the only comment you could've made that's more volatile than a herb sendek jab.

3/8/2009 12:29:41 PM

http://slamonline.com/online/college-hs/college/2009/03/breaking-news-demarcus-cousins-commits-to-memphis/


fuck...didnt see this coming. he was on a unofficial visit. he cant take OVs until taking the ACT/SAT which to my knowledge he still hasnt taken. that dude even said he was going to take some visits and then decide.

fucking dick bag coach of theirs

3/8/2009 12:33:39 PM

well we're fucked, here's to another year of finishing in the bottom third of the conference

3/8/2009 12:35:19 PM

i like how someone posts a link to sports illustrated, the most credible source around, and then gunzz posts his own link, to slamonline.

3/8/2009 12:37:08 PM

there may be a reason he hasn't been able to go on OVs

and its not because he hasn't taken the SAT...

3/8/2009 12:38:49 PM

^ lol

3/8/2009 12:41:25 PM

fucking shit, you mean to tell me that no booster had enough money to convince Favors to come here?

fucking pitiful.

3/8/2009 12:43:06 PM

i try to stay away from moral victory talk, but it's nice to know that we were at least in the running to land a top recruit

speaks volumes about our tradition, our facilities, our fans and our coaching staff

i have no doubt Sid and crew will land these type of recruits in the next few years and we'll be back where we belong...competing for the ACC crown year in and year out!!!


WWWWWWOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!


PPPPPPPPPAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!

3/8/2009 12:43:49 PM

Quote :

"i like how someone posts a link to sports illustrated, the most credible source around, and then gunzz posts his own link, to slamonline."

yeah, if you click on my fucking link it has a whole page of quotes and things about why he picked memphis...not just a few simple paragraphs.

oh, and btw. SI is not the most credible source regarding recruiting


SI article

Quote :

"Prep standout Cousins commits to Memphis By Seth Davis, SI.com Alabama prep standout DeMarcus Cousins has committed to Memphis, SI.com has confirmed. Cousins originally committed to UAB, but backed out of that commitment when the school would not guarantee it would release him if coach Mike Davis left to take another job. Cousins, a 6-foot-10 center from LeFlore High School in Mobile who is considered the top big man in the country, averaged 26 points, 12 rebounds and 6.7 blocked shots this season."

SO article

Quote :

"Top unsigned high school senior big man DeMarcus Cousins has made his decision. While taking an unofficial visit to the University of Memphis this weekend, the Alabama native decided to commit to the Tigers, joining SLAM diarist Xavier Henry, Dallas-area guard Nolan Dennis and juco teammmates big man Will Coleman and wing Darnell Dodson in a strong class of 2009 recruiting class. “Me and my family came to a decision after talking about it. We just thought it was the best place for me to be,” said Cousins this morning. “Everything about the school, the city, whole visit was impressive. I already liked Memphis, so the visit was just icing on the cake.” Memphis is still in pursuit of John Wall, the nation’s top senior point guard. With seniors Antonio Anderson and Robert Dozier graduating, along with the possibilities of junior Shawn Taggart and freshman Tyreke Evans leaving early for the NBA, Memphis will need to reload–as they did this season, after the departures of Derrick Rose, Chris Douglas-Roberts and Joey Dorsey–in order to keep their place among the nation’s elite college basketball programs. “Winning a national championship, that’s my number-one goal [as a freshman next season],” stated Cousins. “Whatever Cal [Memphis head coach John Calipari] needs me to do, I’ll do it. However I have to fit in, I’m willing to do it.” Expect Cousins, currently ranked second in the SLAM Fresh 50, to have a brief tenure at Memphis, as in one-and-done, if he plays up to his potential. A physical force in the paint, Cousins has a solid back-to-the-basket game, but is also capable of stepping out to hit mid-range jumpers consistently and put the ball on the floor well for a player of his size. In addition, he’s an excellent passer, both in the halfcourt and when making outlet passes to start the fast break, something Memphis excels at. If he commits himself to getting in tip-top shape and decides to dominate both ends of the glass, as well as providing a defensive presence at all times, his upside is as high as any player’s in the senior class. Since he has all the tools to be an elite baller in the college game (and beyond), a motivator like Calipari and Memphis’ style of play should serve him well. “He [Cal] just shoots straightforward with you,” said Cousins. “He’s a tough person, but also loves you and that’s what I was looking for.” The Birmingham big man was once committed to UAB, but when he didn’t sign with the hometown Blazers in the fall, he re-opened his recruitment, despite pressure to stay home for college. “It’s tough being in Alabama, but it’s gonna be good for me in the end,” commented Cousins. “It’s a new beginning with new people. I get to start all over.” “I want to thank every coach that ever recruited me,” he continued. “And I want to give a shout-out to my mom and my whole family.” Kudos to Coach Cal and his staff (nice job, Coach B) on pulling off quite the recruiting coup, albeit one that I personally expected to happen. Now, back to your regularly scheduled Sunday programming."

[Edited on March 8, 2009 at 12:51 PM. Reason : now which one is more informative...]

3/8/2009 12:48:19 PM

damn you wolfpackhoops!

sigh, it seems that our failure to land calipari is going to continue to haunt us...

3/8/2009 12:55:13 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXbRZ8xeBA4&feature=channel_page

[Edited on March 8, 2009 at 12:55 PM. Reason : a]

3/8/2009 12:55:15 PM

i hope Wall announces soon so this doesn't drag out for a few months

lets just get all the disappointment out now

3/8/2009 1:03:00 PM

im gonna beat the dead horse, but where would a Wall commit put our recruiting class nationally? top 10? top 5?

3/8/2009 1:23:15 PM

fantasy land i think

3/8/2009 1:27:09 PM

Top 10 probably. We'd probably fall right behind Memphis and be at the #9 spot, at least according to Scout's rankings. We are currently #20 in Scout's Top 25.

http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/a.z?s=178&p=9&c=14&cfg=bb&yr=2009

[Edited on March 8, 2009 at 1:30 PM. Reason : link]

3/8/2009 1:28:52 PM

^^ don't man.

just don't.

3/8/2009 1:28:55 PM

all 3 of my user names are suspended on PP, so I won't be able to....so will somebody please flame seatosea7

his post in the recruiting thread over there is some of the dumbest shit i've ever read

3/8/2009 1:35:10 PM

i'll go drop some knowledge on him about james harden.

3/8/2009 1:40:52 PM

So much for that insider information from a reliable source

Fuck favors and cousins

3/8/2009 1:49:33 PM

Haha, if Wall picks Memphis, they'll have the top 3 players in the nation according to Rivals rankings.

3/8/2009 1:51:10 PM

So I take it Wolfpackhoops lost credibility too?

3/8/2009 1:55:39 PM

For the record the rumor I heard which turned out to be pessimistically false and depressing had nothing to do with Wolfpackhoops.com

3/8/2009 1:58:11 PM

if only we'd beaten miami.

3/8/2009 1:58:40 PM

i used to like you wolfpackhoops.

now go screw yourself. oh...and get someone who has graduated middle school to write your articles.

3/8/2009 2:21:51 PM

let me tell you what i love. i love it when i say something, and then months later people finally agree.

so far this has happened w/: the office, wolfpackhoops.

3/8/2009 2:40:12 PM

i think if anyone believed wolfpackhoops, it was just hopeless positivism. the site's unabashed homerism and numerous grammatical mistakes were enough to limit its credibility if not destroy it altogether.

3/8/2009 2:44:57 PM

Quote :

"NUMEROUS GRAMMATICAL ERRORS"

3/8/2009 3:29:32 PM

I told you. I told you.

3/8/2009 3:59:34 PM

^^ Hopeless positivism? Do you even READ the articles posted on that site?

2nd Half Slump Kills Pack; Miami Rolls 72-64

Quote :

"It wasn't a must win. Not too much was really on the line other than pride and another step up in the rankings. But it was seriously disappointing to watch the Pack, again, play such a passionate and hard fought first half, only to sleepwalk through the entire 2nd. There was actually a point where the Pack went over 12 minutes without a field goal." "Lazy passes, bad shot selection, and careless play has been the recipe for disaster all year...as it was again last night." "

Say what you like about the grammatical errors, typos, etc. Nevermind the fact that this is a BLOG. Why are you treating this site like it's a comprehensive news organization? They don't get paid (except for a miniscule amount from advertising) to do any of this. If they were claiming to be a great objective, professional voice of the Pack, THEN such criticism would be warranted.

And yes, it's ridiculous to insinuate that Wolfpackhoops.blogspot.com comes anywhere CLOSE to "homerism." The worst you can blame them for is being SLIGHTLY optimistic about our chances going into certain games or landing recruits. But their game summaries almost always "tell it like it is." If the team played badly, you don't see typical fan rants about the poor officiating - note how the Miami game recap didn't include anything about the questionable intentional foul.

The more Sports Talk treats State athletics like WolfpackHoops does... the better IMHO...

3/8/2009 4:08:08 PM

Erios, I respect your point of view and all that,

but I think you're going over the edge in regards to defending anything and everything you can now.

3/8/2009 5:10:43 PM

you guys think C.J. Leslie will reopen up his recruitment?


\/Well we all know what you think

[Edited on March 8, 2009 at 10:10 PM. Reason : ]

3/8/2009 10:05:38 PM

not publicly, but i think he already has.

3/8/2009 10:08:10 PM

Quote :

"Once he returns home tonite, Cousins will go to work on his next assignment: point guard John Wall. “I’ll call him tonite.”"

3/8/2009 10:11:31 PM