Flemings to Hawaii

by Ken Howlett on Apr 26, 2008 12:07 AM EDT in Kentucky Wildcats Basketball

Roderick Flemings has decided to reject the Blue Grass for Diamond Head.

I must admit the sandy beaches and ... ah, who am I kidding? At least we know where his priorities lie.

Update [2008-4-26 0:25:4 by Truzenzuzex]: Before anyone asks, no, Meeks is not leaving as Dick Gabriel allegedly reported earlier, at least according to Bret Dawson of the Courier-Journal, who asked Meeks about that personally.

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I'm ...

not surprised at all.

I have been hearing rumblings of this news all day long. I think Maggard may have been more correct than incorrect about his academics, and I don't think there is any way he will be qualified for UK. Maybe more of his credits transfer over to Hawai'i, I don't know.

As I said, this is no surprise -- to me, at least.

by Glenn Logan on Apr 26, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions

I agree.............

Nobody with aspirations of an NBA career and is academically sound would choose Hawaii over a program like UK......has to be solely an academic issue...so many other big time programs back off of him.

The interesting thing to me is why Coach would personally fly out to Texas to meet with a kid that is far from qualifying....maybe he was checking with his Texas commitments...GJ and KC....other than that, I am rather clueless as to why he took a trip out there.

by Chuck Alexinis on Apr 26, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Momma's home-cookin'?

by Ken Howlett on Apr 26, 2008 3:02 AM EDT up reply actions

HA!

Ken that is what I was thinking! Stop in Weatherford to see Flemings, stop by Graford to see mother. HA!
I believe Coach and Flemings' current coach know each other. I think I read somewhere that they both coached at the same high school, Killeen Ellison, in Texas. Favor for an old friend perhaps.

As far as Flemings choosing Hawaii, I am probably the only one, but I am totally shocked by this. Yes, I know grades were probably the MAIN issue, but I was sure the kid would get a tutor this summer, focus and hit the books hard.
Kentucky or Hawaii? Really? I obviously don't get it. If I were offered a scholarship to both, there is NO question which one I would choose.

Yes, Tru, I guess his priorities were just not in the right place.

Oh well, cross another one of the list. Wonder who will be next?

by BigSkyCat on Apr 26, 2008 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Sorry Ken!

I just noticed that you wrote this, not Tru!

by BigSkyCat on Apr 26, 2008 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Confused

This one had me kinda confused. I dont understand the bother to recruit the kid if he really is that far from qualifying. I do understand the lure of Hawaii but if Flemings is serious about his basketball I just dont get it.

Oh well. On to the next one.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 26, 2008 10:03 AM EDT reply actions

someone else?

is there anyone else on his team of note, whether 2008 or after? i just wonder if gillispie also wanted to take a look at another player or two.

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Apr 26, 2008 10:24 AM EDT reply actions

Stay Philosophical

Flemings going to Hawaii is disappointing, but this recruit wasn't a two year verbal commitment that fell apart. We will likely never really know why Fleming would choose Hawaii over UK .

Since I live in Oregon, my wife and I travel to Hawaii every 2 or 3 years. Hawaii is a very enticing place to be. I do agree Flemings's decision was unlikely about basketball. This young man more than likely would not have made it at UK for a variety of reasons.

The real painful reality for UK folks is the likelihood that Derrick Jasper will leave. Unlike a recruit, we know what Derrick brings to the team . Hopefully, Meeks will stay for sure.

As a former small college coach, recruiting 18-21 year old kids is dubious on a good day.

Kentucky is College Basketball.

by oregonblue on Apr 26, 2008 11:32 AM EDT reply actions