Wednesday, April 22, 2009
High school junior drops out to play pro in Europe
Whoa. These kids need to pump the brakes, though I imagine it's hard when Sonny Vaccaro is whispering messages of greed and selfishness in your ear. A 10-time All star, Sonny? These kids don't have a chance to make the right decision with a sea of Vaccaros irresponsibly fueling their egos. These kids build their brands in college. i.e. Bulls v. Celtics Game 2 saw the two HUSKIES duking it out.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
'09 recruits dish
John Henson, Xavier Henry, Alex Oriachi, and Ryan Kelly talk about their recruiting experiences.
Flirting with options
It appears that John Wall's flirtation with early entry into the NBA draft is over.
Elsewhere, the Henry family can't seem to get on the same page with regards to school visits and commitments. After declaring 24 hours ago that his sons, highly-touted Xavier and current Memphis walk-on C.J., will not visit Kentucky, Carl Henry announced today that Xavier wants to visit Kentucky after all. Needless to say this is ruffling at least a few Jayhawk feathers. Meanwhile, Lance Stephenson waits in the shadows to see if Xavier takes Kansas's last scholarship. Stephenson, who's considering both St. John's and Maryland, would be a boon for Gary Williams, whose recent recruiting tactics (or lack thereof) have drawn criticism of late. Maryland may also be in the running for recent Florida de-commit, DeShawn Painter.
Elsewhere, the Henry family can't seem to get on the same page with regards to school visits and commitments. After declaring 24 hours ago that his sons, highly-touted Xavier and current Memphis walk-on C.J., will not visit Kentucky, Carl Henry announced today that Xavier wants to visit Kentucky after all. Needless to say this is ruffling at least a few Jayhawk feathers. Meanwhile, Lance Stephenson waits in the shadows to see if Xavier takes Kansas's last scholarship. Stephenson, who's considering both St. John's and Maryland, would be a boon for Gary Williams, whose recent recruiting tactics (or lack thereof) have drawn criticism of late. Maryland may also be in the running for recent Florida de-commit, DeShawn Painter.
Friday, April 10, 2009
NCAA cracks recruiting whip on Facebook groups
N.C. State shut down the student-run Facebook group "John Wall PLEASE Come to NC STATE!!!" after the NCAA said it violated recruiting rules. According to the article, recruits like Wall are positively influenced by such groups. How the NCAA intends to get all of these so-called "violations" removed from Facebook and other online communities is lost on me.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The Tar Heels' winning equation
One great coach + a peerless accumulation of prep superstars = a national title. North Carolina and Roy Williams have something truly special happening over in Chapel Hill. The proof is in the recruiting, where North Carolina continues to separate itself from other traditionally strong programs with its success in getting highly skilled four- and five-star recruits.
Josh Pastner's "inside-out" philosophy
Will the new Memphis coach do a better job than Calipari at keeping homegrown talents at home? The jury is still out, though he is making great efforts in that area. Pastner's aggressive backyard recruiting style has already earned the affection of four-star local recruit Tarik Black, who will wait to see if Pastner can coach, as well as the attention of five-star local recruit Joe Jackson.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
NCAA Lowers Recruitable Year from Ninth Grade to Seventh
I'm not sure how this gets around the gray areas. In fact, it seems that creating this black-and-white bright line rule only makes the gray clearer, if that makes any sense.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
2001 Recruiting Class
Stat Sheet
1. Eddy Curry
Bypassed college after signing with DePaul. In 2001, drafted #4 by Chicago Bulls. On October 3, 2005, Curry refused to take a DNA test to check his heart condition and was subsequently traded to the New York Knicks. Currently in Coach Mike D'Antoni's doghouse for poor conditioning and lack of motivation.
2. Kelvin Torbert
Four years at Michigan State. In 2005, drafted by WBA's Tunica Gamblers. That summer, played for Toronto Raptors' summer league team. In 2005-2006, played for France's Bourg-en-Bresse. In 2007-2007, played for Belgium's Euphony Bree. In 2007, played for New York Knicks' summer league team. During 2007-2008, played for France's Paris-Levallois. During 2008-2009, playing with Belgium's Dexia Mons-Hainaut.
3. Dajuan Wagner
One-and-done at Memphis. In 2002, drafted #6 by Cleveland Cavaliers. Suffered colon problems. Cavaliers did not sign his option for 2005-2006 season. In 2005, his entire colon was surgically removed. In 2006, signed two-year contract with Golden State Warriors, but two months into the contract, the Warriors bought it out. In 2007, he signed a one-year deal to play with Poland's Prokom Trefl Sopot.
4. Tyson Chandler
Bypassed college. In 2001, drafted #2 by Los Angeles Clippers, who immediately traded his rights to the Chicago Bulls. In 2006, traded to New Orleans Hornets.
5. Ousmane Cisse
Bypassed college. In 2001, drafted #47 by Denver Nuggets. Was injured and released. Played for the Harlem Globetrotters. Currently plays in Israel.
6. Kwame Brown
Bypassed college. In 2001, drafted #1 by Washington Wizards.
7. Julius Hodge
Four years at North Carolina State. In 2005, drafted #20 by Denver Nuggets. In 2007, traded to Milwaukee Bucks, who waived him later that year. Played on Seattle Supersonics' 2007 summer league team. Spent the next two years playing in Italy and Australia.
8. DeSagana Diop
Bypassed college. In 2001, drafted #8 by Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2005, signed as free agent with Dallas Mavericks. In 2008, traded to New Jersey Nets. At the end of the season, he signed again with the Dallas Mavericks for six years. In January 2009, the Mavericks traded him to the Charlotte Bobcats. Recognized as a defensive specialist.
9. Rick Rickert
Two years at Minnesota. In 2003, drafted #55 by Minnesota Timberwolves, who sent him to play for Slovenia in the Euro League. Since, he has played for numerous international and NBADL teams.
10. David Lee - PF/C - 6'9" - Chaminade College Prep (St. Louis County, MO)
Four years at Florida. In 2005, drafted #30 by New York Knicks.
11. Jawad Williams
Four years at University of North Carolina. Undrafted in 2005. Signed by Los Angeles Clippers during 2006-2007 preseason, but did not make final roster cut. Played in Spain, Japan, and Israel, then, in 2008, played on Cleveland Cavaliers' summer league team, earning a spot on the team's training camp roster. Played with the Cavaliers throughout the season. Now, playing with the NBADL's Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
12. Carlos Hurt
Committed to Arizona before being persuaded by father to play at Louisville. Played 14 games for Louisville before being kicked off the team by Rick Pitino for undisclosed reasons. The next year, he transferred to Wabash Valley Community College and became eligible to play in January. Then, he may have transferred to Louisiana-Lafayette, but never played. Spent final two years at Robert Morris College, during which he led the team in scoring and assists. In 2006, played for the NBADL's Fayetteville Patriots. Since 2006, has played for Eurocup's LukOil Academic.
LukOil Academic Official Website
13. Jonathan Hargett
Career rocked by scandal. Played one season at West Virginia, averaging 13.8 points and 4.6 assists per game. Was one of the most highly-touted recruits in the history of the program. Did not work well with Coach Gale Catlett. Poor coachability, attitude, and team play. Missed two of first four possible starts for disciplinary reasons (missed bus to first away game because he "overslept" and was late to shoot-around). Then, NCAA two-month investigation revealed Hargett and his mother received money from "mentor" lobbying to be his agent both before and after arrival to West Virginia. He was thus declared ineligible. Entered 2003 draft, but went undrafted and unsigned. Attempted to play for Virginia Union after two years of not playing, but the school failed to get him reinstated. Played in WBA Exposure League.
Big East just got a bit easier
Phenom Wasteland
13. David Harrison
Three years at Colorado. In 2004, drafted #30 by Indiana Pacers. Now, plays with Beijing Ducks.
15. Aaron Miles
Four years at Kansas. In 2005, undrafted signee by Golden State Warriors. Released January 2006. From 2005 to 2008, played on summer league teams for, in order, the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, and Seattle Supersonics, but received no contract. Now, plays in the Greek League for Panionios.
16. Maurice Williams
Two years at Alabama. In 2003, drafted #47 by Utah Jazz.
17. T.J. Ford
Two years at Texas. In 2003, drafted #8 by Milwaukee Bucks.
18. Josh Childress
Three years at Stanford. In 2004, drafted #6 by Atlanta Hawks.
19. Cedric Bozeman
Four years at UCLA. In 2006, undrafted signee by Atlanta Hawks. Waived in January 2007. Now, plays for Anaheim Arsenal in NBADL.
20. Wayne Simien
Four years at Kansas. In 2005, drafted #29 by Miami Heat.
23. Jamal Sampson
One-and-done at California. In 2002, drafted #47 by Utah Jazz.
28. Dijon Thompson
Four years at UCLA. In 2005, drafted #54 by New York Knicks.
29. Daniel Ewing
Four years at Duke. In 2005, drafted #32 by Los Angeles Clippers.
34. Robert Whaley
Signed letter of intent to attend Missouri in late 2000, but off-the-court problems prevented matriculation. Spent two years at Barton Community College. Rated five-star recruit by Scout at the end of second year. Committed to Cincinnati, where, as a junior, he played in 22 games, averaging 5.8 points on 34.8% shooting and 2 rebounds per game. Left team before end of season for "personal reasons." Fourth year at NAIA DII Walsh, where he averaged 19.9 points on 51.2% shooting in 35 games. In 2005, drafted #51 by Utah Jazz.
"Robert Whaley Signs Letter of Intent to Attend Missouri"
40. Travis Diener
Four years at Marquette, In 2005, drafted #38 by Orlando Magic. In 2007, signed with Indiana Pacers.
41. Ben Gordon
Three years at Connecticut. In 2004, drafted #4 by Chicago Bulls.
69. Salim Stoudamire
Four years at Arizona. In 2005, drafted #31 by Atlanta Hawks. Now plays with Milwaukee Bucks.
87. Channing Frye
Four years at Arizona. In 2005, drafted #8 by New York Knicks. In June 2007, traded to Portland Trailblazers.
87. Lawrence Roberts
Two years at Baylor until program scandal. Then, transfered to Mississippi State for two years. SEC Player of the Year in 2003-2004. Third in national player of the year honors. In 2005, drafted #55 by Seattle Supersonics, then traded to Memphis Grizzlies.
99. Emeka Okafor
Three years at Connecticut. In 2004, drafted #2 by Charlotte Bobcats.
100+. Hakim Warrick
Four years at Syracuse. In 2005, drafted #19 by Memphis Grizzlies.
100+. Luther Head
Four years at Illinois. In 2005, drafted #24 by Houston Rockets. In March 2009, signed with Miami Heat.
- Devin Harris
Three years at Wisconsin. In 2004, drafted #5 by Dallas Mavericks. In February 2008, traded to New Jersey Nets.
- Kirk Snyder
Three years at Nevada. In 2004, drafted #16 by Utah Jazz. Now playing in Chinese Basketball Association.
- Delonte West
Three years at St. Joseph's. In 2004, drafted #24 by Boston Celtics.
- Kevin Martin
Three years at West Carolina. In 2004, drafted #26 by Sacramento Kings.
- Joey Graham
Four years at Oklahoma State. In 2005, drafted #16 by Toronto Raptors.
- Danny Granger
Four years at New Mexico. In 2005, drafted #17 by Indiana Pacers.
- Ronny Turiaf
Four years at Gonzaga. In 2005, drafted #37 by Los Angeles Lakers.
- Ryan Gomes
Four years at Providence. In 2005, drafted #50 by Boston Celtics.
- Orien Greene
Four years at Louisiana-Lafayette. In 2005, drafted #53 by Boston Celtics.
1. Eddy Curry
Bypassed college after signing with DePaul. In 2001, drafted #4 by Chicago Bulls. On October 3, 2005, Curry refused to take a DNA test to check his heart condition and was subsequently traded to the New York Knicks. Currently in Coach Mike D'Antoni's doghouse for poor conditioning and lack of motivation.
2. Kelvin Torbert
Four years at Michigan State. In 2005, drafted by WBA's Tunica Gamblers. That summer, played for Toronto Raptors' summer league team. In 2005-2006, played for France's Bourg-en-Bresse. In 2007-2007, played for Belgium's Euphony Bree. In 2007, played for New York Knicks' summer league team. During 2007-2008, played for France's Paris-Levallois. During 2008-2009, playing with Belgium's Dexia Mons-Hainaut.
3. Dajuan Wagner
One-and-done at Memphis. In 2002, drafted #6 by Cleveland Cavaliers. Suffered colon problems. Cavaliers did not sign his option for 2005-2006 season. In 2005, his entire colon was surgically removed. In 2006, signed two-year contract with Golden State Warriors, but two months into the contract, the Warriors bought it out. In 2007, he signed a one-year deal to play with Poland's Prokom Trefl Sopot.
4. Tyson Chandler
Bypassed college. In 2001, drafted #2 by Los Angeles Clippers, who immediately traded his rights to the Chicago Bulls. In 2006, traded to New Orleans Hornets.
5. Ousmane Cisse
Bypassed college. In 2001, drafted #47 by Denver Nuggets. Was injured and released. Played for the Harlem Globetrotters. Currently plays in Israel.
6. Kwame Brown
Bypassed college. In 2001, drafted #1 by Washington Wizards.
7. Julius Hodge
Four years at North Carolina State. In 2005, drafted #20 by Denver Nuggets. In 2007, traded to Milwaukee Bucks, who waived him later that year. Played on Seattle Supersonics' 2007 summer league team. Spent the next two years playing in Italy and Australia.
8. DeSagana Diop
Bypassed college. In 2001, drafted #8 by Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2005, signed as free agent with Dallas Mavericks. In 2008, traded to New Jersey Nets. At the end of the season, he signed again with the Dallas Mavericks for six years. In January 2009, the Mavericks traded him to the Charlotte Bobcats. Recognized as a defensive specialist.
9. Rick Rickert
Two years at Minnesota. In 2003, drafted #55 by Minnesota Timberwolves, who sent him to play for Slovenia in the Euro League. Since, he has played for numerous international and NBADL teams.
10. David Lee - PF/C - 6'9" - Chaminade College Prep (St. Louis County, MO)
Four years at Florida. In 2005, drafted #30 by New York Knicks.
11. Jawad Williams
Four years at University of North Carolina. Undrafted in 2005. Signed by Los Angeles Clippers during 2006-2007 preseason, but did not make final roster cut. Played in Spain, Japan, and Israel, then, in 2008, played on Cleveland Cavaliers' summer league team, earning a spot on the team's training camp roster. Played with the Cavaliers throughout the season. Now, playing with the NBADL's Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
12. Carlos Hurt
Committed to Arizona before being persuaded by father to play at Louisville. Played 14 games for Louisville before being kicked off the team by Rick Pitino for undisclosed reasons. The next year, he transferred to Wabash Valley Community College and became eligible to play in January. Then, he may have transferred to Louisiana-Lafayette, but never played. Spent final two years at Robert Morris College, during which he led the team in scoring and assists. In 2006, played for the NBADL's Fayetteville Patriots. Since 2006, has played for Eurocup's LukOil Academic.
LukOil Academic Official Website
13. Jonathan Hargett
Career rocked by scandal. Played one season at West Virginia, averaging 13.8 points and 4.6 assists per game. Was one of the most highly-touted recruits in the history of the program. Did not work well with Coach Gale Catlett. Poor coachability, attitude, and team play. Missed two of first four possible starts for disciplinary reasons (missed bus to first away game because he "overslept" and was late to shoot-around). Then, NCAA two-month investigation revealed Hargett and his mother received money from "mentor" lobbying to be his agent both before and after arrival to West Virginia. He was thus declared ineligible. Entered 2003 draft, but went undrafted and unsigned. Attempted to play for Virginia Union after two years of not playing, but the school failed to get him reinstated. Played in WBA Exposure League.
Big East just got a bit easier
Phenom Wasteland
13. David Harrison
Three years at Colorado. In 2004, drafted #30 by Indiana Pacers. Now, plays with Beijing Ducks.
15. Aaron Miles
Four years at Kansas. In 2005, undrafted signee by Golden State Warriors. Released January 2006. From 2005 to 2008, played on summer league teams for, in order, the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, and Seattle Supersonics, but received no contract. Now, plays in the Greek League for Panionios.
16. Maurice Williams
Two years at Alabama. In 2003, drafted #47 by Utah Jazz.
17. T.J. Ford
Two years at Texas. In 2003, drafted #8 by Milwaukee Bucks.
18. Josh Childress
Three years at Stanford. In 2004, drafted #6 by Atlanta Hawks.
19. Cedric Bozeman
Four years at UCLA. In 2006, undrafted signee by Atlanta Hawks. Waived in January 2007. Now, plays for Anaheim Arsenal in NBADL.
20. Wayne Simien
Four years at Kansas. In 2005, drafted #29 by Miami Heat.
23. Jamal Sampson
One-and-done at California. In 2002, drafted #47 by Utah Jazz.
28. Dijon Thompson
Four years at UCLA. In 2005, drafted #54 by New York Knicks.
29. Daniel Ewing
Four years at Duke. In 2005, drafted #32 by Los Angeles Clippers.
34. Robert Whaley
Signed letter of intent to attend Missouri in late 2000, but off-the-court problems prevented matriculation. Spent two years at Barton Community College. Rated five-star recruit by Scout at the end of second year. Committed to Cincinnati, where, as a junior, he played in 22 games, averaging 5.8 points on 34.8% shooting and 2 rebounds per game. Left team before end of season for "personal reasons." Fourth year at NAIA DII Walsh, where he averaged 19.9 points on 51.2% shooting in 35 games. In 2005, drafted #51 by Utah Jazz.
"Robert Whaley Signs Letter of Intent to Attend Missouri"
40. Travis Diener
Four years at Marquette, In 2005, drafted #38 by Orlando Magic. In 2007, signed with Indiana Pacers.
41. Ben Gordon
Three years at Connecticut. In 2004, drafted #4 by Chicago Bulls.
69. Salim Stoudamire
Four years at Arizona. In 2005, drafted #31 by Atlanta Hawks. Now plays with Milwaukee Bucks.
87. Channing Frye
Four years at Arizona. In 2005, drafted #8 by New York Knicks. In June 2007, traded to Portland Trailblazers.
87. Lawrence Roberts
Two years at Baylor until program scandal. Then, transfered to Mississippi State for two years. SEC Player of the Year in 2003-2004. Third in national player of the year honors. In 2005, drafted #55 by Seattle Supersonics, then traded to Memphis Grizzlies.
99. Emeka Okafor
Three years at Connecticut. In 2004, drafted #2 by Charlotte Bobcats.
100+. Hakim Warrick
Four years at Syracuse. In 2005, drafted #19 by Memphis Grizzlies.
100+. Luther Head
Four years at Illinois. In 2005, drafted #24 by Houston Rockets. In March 2009, signed with Miami Heat.
- Devin Harris
Three years at Wisconsin. In 2004, drafted #5 by Dallas Mavericks. In February 2008, traded to New Jersey Nets.
- Kirk Snyder
Three years at Nevada. In 2004, drafted #16 by Utah Jazz. Now playing in Chinese Basketball Association.
- Delonte West
Three years at St. Joseph's. In 2004, drafted #24 by Boston Celtics.
- Kevin Martin
Three years at West Carolina. In 2004, drafted #26 by Sacramento Kings.
- Joey Graham
Four years at Oklahoma State. In 2005, drafted #16 by Toronto Raptors.
- Danny Granger
Four years at New Mexico. In 2005, drafted #17 by Indiana Pacers.
- Ronny Turiaf
Four years at Gonzaga. In 2005, drafted #37 by Los Angeles Lakers.
- Ryan Gomes
Four years at Providence. In 2005, drafted #50 by Boston Celtics.
- Orien Greene
Four years at Louisiana-Lafayette. In 2005, drafted #53 by Boston Celtics.
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Why the site? During our own personal web-surfing to research the careers of these current and past top recruits, we came upon a dearth of information, often scattered among different websites. Therefore, we aim to create a one-stop location for the most thoroughly researched information available on the web.
We appreciate any information you, the reader, may wish to contribute regarding the status of each player, and we hope you find the site useful!
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