Life After UMass: There is other news out there ...

by Truzenzuzex on May 22, 2007 9:13 AM EDT in News Comment 18 comments

I am done with the UMass debacle, except for updates. At 9:00 AM Eastern time, it has officially become old news at ASoB. So onward, and hopefully, upward.

The San Antonio Express-News has a great article today about Billy Gillispie and his first big-time recruit, Deron Williams. If there was ever any doubt about just how big-time Deron Williams was, I think it has been removed by his recent play with the Utah Jazz. There are some great quotes by Gillispie in this one.

The Charleston (W. Va.) Gazette covers the impact of two former Huntington Highlanders, O.J. Mayo and Patrick Patterson, on the 2007 recruiting scene, and it is considerable.

The Arizona Daily Star says that super-stud point guard Brandon Jennings will announce his college of choice at the Big Time AAU tournament in July. We could really use this guy. Go get him, Billy G. Meanwhile, College Hoops Net says that Gillispie is recruiting his way to Lexington love.

A vigilant reader with a mobile device alerted us to a poll running on Sports Illustrated's website that includes the Wildcats. You have to scroll down to read it.

Update [2007-5-22 16:50:27 by Truzenzuzex]: Jody Demling and Scout (allegedly - I haven't seen the Scout story) are reporting that 2008 super-guard Brandon Jennings has committed to Arizona today. Thanks to ASoB member davw83 for the heads-up. Fox Sports now has the news as well.

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Jennings

Just IMHO but I think Jennings is done deal and one of the reasons Lucas landed @ UF. Any thoughts?

by modcpa on May 22, 2007 9:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Only one thought ...

God, I hope you are right! :-)

by Truzenzuzex on May 22, 2007 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's amazing to me

that we are in his final three, when he has never even set foot on campus, and I don't even know if he has actually talked to Coach Gillispie.

But here we are.

a perpetual state of bliss

by piketaylor on May 22, 2007 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

more opinion

UK will sign the kid at Scott County. His name escapes me so any help will be appreciated.

by modcpa on May 22, 2007 10:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

"done deal"

The term "done deal" needs to be stricken from all basketball terminology regarding UK. I never want to hear those word ever again.

I don think it is a "done deal" with Jennings yet. It would be great if it was but I dont see this influencing Jai's recruitment in any way. He went to UF for one reason, immediate playing time. I do think that the longer Jennings waits the better UK's chances as his coach has said that Arizona and Uconn are his early leaders. UK just got into the picture and is doing a great job but Billy G needs a little more time to work his magic.

by davw83 on May 22, 2007 10:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Scotty Hopson

If you are talking about Scotty Hopson UK will not sign him. Is there another player at Scott Co. anyone might know of?

by davw83 on May 22, 2007 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think..

..He's referring to Bud Mackey. Bud is a senior at Scott County, and helped lead them to a State Championship this year. He verbally committed to Indiana, and I don't think he'll back out of that.

by Conquest on May 22, 2007 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs