Josh Harrellson puts off decision until tomorrow

by Truzenzuzex on Apr 29, 2008 2:15 PM EDT in Basketball Comment 27 comments

According to Matt Jones, who just got off the phone with Harrellson, he is postponing his decision until tomorrow afternoon "around 2 or 3." KSR notes that this is probably Central time.

Treat this as an open thread.

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Not feeling to fuzzy about this one

Looks like Sutton is our man.

Still not a crook!

by TrickyD26 on Apr 29, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I think it looks worse for us the longer this gets postponed.

by kentuckygirl0724 on Apr 29, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not liking this

I also do not have a good feeling about this.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 29, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Long sales road

It could be taking a while to get mom and dad on board.

Or, we loose again.

I don't mind the losses. For BCG to get in on these kids as close as he has gotten in as short of time shows mad skills.

by wilson452 on Apr 29, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why?

If he already knows his decision, why wont he just say? Why put it off another day?

by kentuckygirl0724 on Apr 29, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I say he is in....

I think he really wants to come here but is battling home and family which can be awfully tough. Still, I think we win this one. But...we will see.

by hoopchi on Apr 29, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I watched the Pitino interview re Caracter most likely not coming back to UL. He said something to the effect, I cannot remember his exact words, that when your son or daughter makes a decision to go to college, get married, etc. There is really nothing you can do as they have a mind of their own. A parent would prefer their son goes to the college of parent's choice, but that is not always the case. Harrellson seems to me to be quite mature as to being able to make his own choice about his future basketball years.

I suppose we will just have to wait and hear.

by kykat51 on Apr 29, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think ...

his decision has already been made.

And I think we will like it.

That's what I think, not what I know.

by Truzenzuzex on Apr 29, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Keeping the BBN Faith

I hope your think tank is right on Tru!

by kykat51 on Apr 29, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Evan Hilbert

over at MJ's site has a nice interview with Harrellson, which I think sounds good for the 'Cats. Nothing definitive there, but seems good.

Also, see: http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=5934

Great news on Jon Hood naming 'Cats as his front runner.

by blbskue on Apr 29, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Acording to Marc Maggard

It is a done deal

http://www.kentuckyink.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=150&topic=12220.0

by BlueBloodedCatsFan on Apr 29, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jones also reporting

Can't be happier to have been wrong.

http://blog.kentuckysportsradio.com/?p=5932#comments

Still not a crook!

by TrickyD26 on Apr 29, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maggard

I was listening when Maggard released the news on the radio 630 with Dick Gabriel around 6:30 or so. Awesome news!

by blueninja on Apr 29, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Josh Harrelson

Scouts Hoops .com has him signing a loi today

Cat Daddy

by CAT DADDY on Apr 29, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

......yep Josh is Cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Coach showed up at his house and Josh told him immediately and Coach gave him a hug and was very very happy! The is per Cats Pause!

by Chuck Alexinis on Apr 29, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A huge Welcome Josh!

I do not think you will ever regret your decision to be a Wildcat...and your parents are going to LOVE seeing you on national TV!

Go Big Blue! GO WILDCATS!

by kykat51 on Apr 29, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great News!

This is the best possible outcome for UK for recruiting for next year. I'm very excited to have Josh aboard! I heard Josh say in the Marc Maggard interview that he has only been playing basketball for 5 years, so that explains how he went from being not highly ranked his senior year, to becoming a hot asset in the junior college circuit. He is only going to get better!

Not only is Josh a great talent and rising player, but also Patterson won't have to play nearly the whole game. This will make Patterson much more effective when he does play and reduce his risk of injury.

I'm looking forward to a big improvement for the 2008-2009 season. If Jasper stays, Meeks is healthy, and both Liggins and Galloway show up, I think we'll be very competitive. Can't wait to see what Gillispie does with a full roster!!

by EEWildcat on Apr 29, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Josh

Coach will make you an NBA player.

He is tough as we saw this past year...but toughness pays for the next level.

Glad you are on board for Ky Wildcats.

by kykat51 on Apr 29, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice Get For Cats

Harrellson will back up Patterson and Stevenson in the post next season = much needed help down low.

by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 29, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like we got another today as well

Dominique Ferguson, 5 star power forward, class of 2010

Scout

KSR

by piketaylor on Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Eric Ferguson

KSR is now reporting that Eric Ferguson a 6'9 power forward currently ranked as the 8th best player in the 2010 class has committed to UK. While signing day is quite a ways off and things could change this a really good news for the CATS. Our 2010 class is looking beastly.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

AWESOME!

You have to learn to NEVER leave your computer! Incredible news on the recruiting front....do you realize what 2010 is shaping up to be? Ferguson, Euton, and Ross-Miller so far.....other sites are saying that we are now the leader for Hood (which is a very important in state player) for '09 I believe and then Vinnie Zollo for 2011...things change very quickly around here.....one day we are ready to go on medication for depression and then a day like this......wow!!!!!

by Chuck Alexinis on Apr 29, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, Chuck -- AWESOME!!

My, my, I would say BCG has been an extremely busy, busy boy!!

Getting Harrellson is just Fabulous -- he will look absolutely wonderful in blue! : )

by BigSkyCat on Apr 29, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

When was the last time........

we had a player like this come to UK? Big and thick...Marquis Estill maybe? Mark Pope type? He will fill a huge need literally and add depth.....if we can get 8 points and 8 rebounds out him.....then that will be perfect.

by Chuck Alexinis on Apr 29, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Estill In 1999, Parker in 2000

Both were big and thick like Harrelson.

by FortyYearCatFan on Apr 29, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good news

Like Billy says, sometimes hard work pays off. You might not see it right away but it will pay off somewhere along the way. There is no doubt he and his staff are one of the hardest working recruiting machines I have ever seen. Hard work pays off. Now if I were Josh, I would put in some hard work this summer running my rear end off.

by hoopchi on Apr 29, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs