2004 recruiting

[Harris, Derek C]

This is my first article I have written 
on the forum, though I have been
reading this forum for years...
So far I am disappointed in our 
effort to land some top recruits.
I can live w/Jamar Butler de-committing
and picking up Vincent Banks.  I 
here Banks is lights out on the offensive
end of the floor, plus he can create his own 
shoot.  Here is my concern, we were 
suppose to be a near lock for Isaiah Swann.  
No we are fighting to get a visit-Ouch!!!!  Florida
State has made a huge leap over us(for the 
2nd time, Alexander Johnson).  Who is Huggins
back up plan at the point?  We missed getting 
Tack Minor because Huggins was counting
on Jamar coming to Clifton.  I just don't want to
see another Taron Barker, Derek Hollman, Etc.  
Last minute signees to fill a void left.  Memphis 
already has 2 top 15 commitments.  L'ville 
has Sebastian Telfair and Brian Johnson on campus 
this weekend.  The Cards are suppose to be the clear
favorites for both.  Another questions is why are we not
recruiting the PF or C position this year.  I have 
heard Jerome Habel is an absolute warrior on the 
boards and a outstanding defender and he doesn't have
a true leader.  I would be all over this guy before someone
else does.  I hope Huggs has a good game plan.  We are
going to start needing top 10 class to compete in the new
Big East...
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