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After Anthony Davis, which player in the 2012 NBA draft has the most pro potential?
May 6, 2012, 2:09 PM EDT
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It’s almost a foregone conclusion that former Kentucky Wildcat Anthony Davis will go first overall in the 2012 NBA draft. But, after him, who has the most pro potential? Thomas Robinson? The junior, Robinson, is of a different mold than many near the top of the draft, as he stayed behind older players at Kansas…
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How can a recruit know if he has officially been offered a scholarship?
May 6, 2012, 12:25 PM EDT
On the recruiting trail, sometimes information can be like that game “Telephone” that kids play in elementary school. A college coach tells an AAU coach, who tells a parent, who tells a player, who tells a reporter, and somewhere along the line words get twisted (intentionally or not), overstated or understated. John Martin of the…
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Report: Jerome Frink of St. Anthony set to make college decision
May 6, 2012, 11:24 AM EDT
Jerome Frink, a 6-7 forward who played alongside UCLA-bound Kyle Anderson on the undefeated St. Anthony (N.J.) Friars this past season, is close to announcing his college decision, reports Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv. The report cites Frink’s mother as saying her son is down to FIU, Iona, Hofstra, Quinniapiac, and “a couple other schools.” Frink…
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Kentucky coach John Calipari has had a long week. When not recruiting, he’s been meeting with President Obama to recognize the Wildcats’ national championship victory, and yesterday he gave the ceremonial “Riders up!” call at the Kentucky Derby. Wearing a sharp-looking grey suit, he spoke on the red carpet. Check out the video below. Daniel…
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When Conference USA expanded by five teams this week, it was a huge moment for four of the programs involved. San Antonio, North Texas and Florida International made huge leaps from smaller conferences to the BCS big time. Louisiana Tech escaped the implosion of the WAC. But for UNC-Charlotte, it was more of a homecoming.…
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Generally speaking, college basketball teams have to develop chemistry over time, as kids from diverse backgrounds and geographical locations come together in a new place. This weekend, the Missouri Tigers took a step toward importing a core team intact as part of the 2014 recruiting class. According to the Kansas City Star, Frank Haith and…
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Trent Lockett was a good get for Arizona State in 2009. A big guard at 6’4″, he developed into a consistent scorer over the past three years. Last season, he averaged 13 points per game and mixed in a nice all-around game of deep shooting (41% from behind the arc) and rebounding (he led the…
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One of the greatest honors a college basketball star can receive is to have his jersey raised into the arena rafters. It’s more than a trophy; it’s a permanent reminder that this player embodies the spirit of the program – that he is part and parcel of the very fabric of his university. The University…
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Two-sport athlete Amir Garrett balances basketball and baseball at St. John’s
May 5, 2012, 3:10 PM EDT
After being drafted in the 22nd round of this past year’s Major League baseball draft, Amir Garrett had a decision to make: baseball or basketball? The 6-6, 208-pound forward gained eligibility for the second semester to play for St. John’s in the 2011-12 season, averaging 7.4 points and four rebounds in his freshman season. But…
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Kentucky’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist signs with agent, chooses CAA Sports
May 5, 2012, 1:24 PM EDT
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has signed with CAA Sports Agency, the former Kentucky Wildcat tweeted Saturday afternoon. CAA represents players that include Ronnie Brewer, Andrea Bargnani, and Richard Hamilton. Oh, and not to mention Dwayne Wade, LeBron James, and Carmelo Anthony. The 6-7, 232-pound Kidd-Gilchrist averaged 11.8 points and 7.6 rebounds for the national champion Wildcats in…
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John Calipari arrives at Kentucky Derby, Rick Pitino picks a winner
May 5, 2012, 11:58 AM EDT
It’s only fitting that the head coaches of the two largest college basketball programs in the state of Kentucky have a part in the Kentucky Derby. Rick Pitino, who led his Louisville Cardinals to the Final Four this past season, is picking Daddy Nose Best to win Saturday afternoon’s race at Churchill Downs, according to…
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Former TCU commit Ryan Rhoomes has committed to Fordham, reports Zach Braziller of the New York Post. The 6-9, 210-pound Rhoomes was a two-star prospect when he came out of NIA Prep (N.J.) from the Class of 2011. During his senior season, he averaged 10 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, and, this time around…
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Rick Ray adds another at Mississippi State: Trivante Bloodman is a Bulldog
May 5, 2012, 9:25 AM EDT
Olney Community College guard Trivante Bloodman has signed with Mississippi State, Zach Braziller of the New York Post first reported and the school later confirmed. Bloodman, originally from the Bronx, N.Y., averaged 15.3 points and three assists per game this past season for Olney and becomes the seventh member of the Class of 2012 for…
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We always wonder how a new head coach is going to do on the recruiting trail. Often, we forget that he has another job that often need doing first: stopping the bleeding. Coaching changes breed transfers and de-commitments. A new coach must persuade at least a few kids who have already said “yes” to say…
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According to an ESPN report, only 19 athletic departments in the nation made money this past year. Try to guess the top five, and you’d probably hit on most of them. Big-time athletics are paying off for Texas, LSU, Alabama and Florida. None of those traditional powerhouses is leading the pack, however. You may be…
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C-USA just announced that the far-flung conference would add five new members. Charlotte, Florida International, Louisiana Tech, North Texas and Texas-San Antonio are on the way in, bringing the league’s membership up to 13 in Borg-like fashion. One school that was expected to take the plunge was not officially invited, however. The Old Dominion Monarchs, from…
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John Calipari recruits huge freshman classes and he won a title. So that should work for everyone, right? Obviously it’s not that easy. Not every freshman class is loaded with blue-chippers destined for the NBA. But plenty of programs land nice classes that appear to be poised to grow together into a winning core. Tony…
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs have always been comfortable with an international roster. Last season, the roster was almost perfectly divided – the Zags could have played a US vs. World scrimmage last season, had they cared for such a gimmick. With Vancouver’s Robert Sacre graduating, the Zags needed size and, presumably, another foreign-born player. They served…
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When Davidson made the NCAA tournament in 2008, Stephen Curry was the obvious focus of the Wildcats’ Elite Eight run. After Curry left, the team had to re-invent itself to a degree. They did that with the help of assistant coach Landry Kosmalski, who put big men in the spotlight. A former Davidson forward himself,…
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The national champion Kentucky Wildcats received one of the perks of being a champion on Friday afternoon: a visit to the White House to meet the President of the United States. President Barack Obama, who picked North Carolina to beat the Wildcats on his official bracket, praised Kentucky for their unselfishness in winning the school’s…
