RE: Whaley Commits - My Thoughts

[MURPHY, T. JASON]

I really would like to see them get a high school player or two with the
remaining scholarships. Minor may be one now that his list of
possibilities seem to be drying up (Okla. is out and he was not
impressed with LSU).  Two JUCOs is enough.

-----Original Message-----
From: richard l. kandell [mailto:address@hidden
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 8:48 AM
To: address@hidden
Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Whaley Commits - My Thoughts


Two things of interest in this article - the first is that he states
Whaley has assured UC he will not declare for the NBA, while this
morning's paper noted Whaley saying that he told UC he would only go in
the NBA draft if he was a top 10-15 selection.  Obviously there is an
enormous difference between these 2 positions.  Secondly, what does it
mean that he "steered clear of MAJOR trouble?" (emphasis added)  Does
this mean he had been in a whole series of MINOR problems?
 
I am certainly hoping that things work out well with Whaley - but I hope
even more that Huggins really will have him on a "short leash" and there
will not be a plethora of second chances - either needed or granted.
 
With the 2 schollies left do we take Bass and Minor if they are
available, and if not, who becomes a primary target?  I expect not
Bender because that would be a 3rd juco.
 
Richard K.
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Wedinger, Keith <mailto:address@hidden>  
To: Bearcat Basketball  <mailto:address@hidden)>
(address@hidden) 
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:35 AM
Subject: [UC Basketball] Whaley Commits - My Thoughts


Below are two paragraphs from the recent CBS SportsLine article
concerning Whaley's commitment: 

Whaley enrolled at Barton County, a junior college powerhouse where his
game again soared and, maybe most important, he steered clear of any
major trouble. He averaged 19 points and seven rebounds per game last
season and earned NJCAA All-America honors despite being just a
freshman. 

In choosing Cincinnati, Whaley has assured everyone involved he will not
declare for the NBA Draft next spring. His physical gifts make him an
exciting prospect, but he seems convinced he could use at least one
season under demanding Bearcats coach Bob Huggins. 

I think we need to give Huggs and his coaching staff the benefit of the
doubt here.  It sounds like Whaley has cleaned up his act and that his
addition talent-wise to UC is going to be significant.  I am sure Huggs
has told this kid that he will be on a short leash when it comes to
off-the-court behavior.

J. Keith Wedinger 
Senior Software Developer 
Sterling Commerce 
address@hidden 



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