Re: Point Guard Recruits

[richard l. kandell]

Many years ago I asked Huggins this question and his response was that you
don't wait around, you take the first one that commits, (otherwise why are
you recruiting them in the first place) EXCEPT if you think/know you have a
real shot at a Mickey D AA type, someone who was really very special.  Then
you make sure you keep a slot open.

Richard K.

PS - To Zahid - I didn't respond because I had a computer crash and your
kind message was one that I lost.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harris, Derek C" <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 10:11 AM
Subject: [UC Basketball] Point Guard Recruits


> It looks like Devan Downey will be making a visit to
> Clifton as well.  I found this on Insider.com
>
> After watching college programs from the Midwest and Southeast trail him
> around all summer, Devan Downey finally decided to remove some of the gray
> area from his recruitment. The 5-foot-10 point guard from Chester (S.C.)
> High trimmed his list to six schools.
> "In no order, they're Maryland, Cincinnati, Arkansas, Tennessee, Miami and
> South Carolina," Downey said. The Terps and Bearcats will definitely get
> visits and Arkansas is in position for one as well.
>
> Mike will we accept the first PG to commit or is the coaching
> staff looking favoring Byron Eaton over any other potential recruit?
> D/Taylor Mill
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Teeters, Matthew D (Matt) [mailto:address@hidden
> Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 9:02 AM
> To: 'address@hidden'
> Subject: RE: [UC Basketball] Contact Rules (was Slim Pickens)
>
>
> And THAT is why always wear UC gear when flying.  :-)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Sherrick [mailto:address@hidden
> Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 8:57 AM
> To: address@hidden
> Subject: [UC Basketball] Contact Rules (was Slim Pickens)
>
> I see this as a very constructive post which points out the realities of
> NCAA rules.  Clearly, all fans should be cautious.  Nevertheless, envision
> the following scenario.  I happen to be sitting next to a young man on a
> plane, and he is about 6'11" tall, and built like Shaq.  He strikes up a
> conversation, mentions that he has just won MickeyD honors, has decided to
> spend 4 years in college before going to the NBA, and is looking for a
> school with a good basketball program.  He looks at me, waiting for my
> response.  Being cognizant of NCAA rules, I comment on the weather. :)
> Yeah, right.
>
> Mike in Newfoundland
>
> Mike Sherrick
> address@hidden