2017 Recruit Watch

[Matt Dillon]

As I stated, in another thread, we'll see.

[Joneslab]

It looks like Pitt has blocked any ACC schools as a transfer destination for Cam Johnson which potentially rules out North Carolina, and Arizona got Rawle Alkins back yesterday. Kentucky may be the leader.

[lilproUK98]

QUADE GREEN workout video....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig_vpOMDDW8

Why are some so concerned about this guy?? He has all the tools. Reminds me of Marquis Teague.....who obviously was shaky for the 1st couple months of 2011, but came around quite nicely and was a weapon for teh 2012 team as we all know. I think once one guys says he doubts his ability, then every other "expert" starts just echoing the same sound bites.... he's very solid and a very vocal, energetic leader, and hard worker, like all these guys are. This team will be loved IMO

[justford]

This should help us with Johnson

http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1779723-emmanuel-akot-reclassifying-to-2017

[Joneslab]

Per a few sources Cam Johnson really wants to play at North Carolina. Would expect Pitt to reverse course on their ruling because they've gotten so much blowback and Johnson to ultimately pick UNC.

[justford]

If they relent to the pressure will he have to sit out a year?

[justford]

Per a few sources Cam Johnson really wants to play at North Carolina. Would expect Pitt to reverse course on their ruling because they've gotten so much blowback and Johnson to ultimately pick UNC.

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article151956127.html

[Dwight Schrute]

As much as I'd like Cam Johnson to play here, I hope Pitt reverses course on this decision. These restrictions are bogus and self-serving. One more reason I hate college sports as a business.

[Catsrock]

Why doesn't he just come play for us? Wouldn't UNC send him a masters degree anyway? Maybe a doctorate if he asks real nice.

[George]

So, not sure if you guys heard, but some Diallo kid will be playing for Kentucky next season. Weird.

Anyway, does anyone still think there's a real chance of landing Johnson?

I don't.

[Joneslab]

Would have to think Kentucky is out of the Johnson sweepstakes at this point. Believe we have our squad.

[justford]

Would have to think Kentucky is out of the Johnson sweepstakes at this point. Believe we have our squad.

UCLA seems like a landing spot for him if Pitt doesn't fold on it's transfer rule.

[George]

UCLA seems like a landing spot for him if Pitt doesn't fold on it's transfer rule.

I think it's UNC either way.

[justford]

I think it's UNC either way.

Would hate to see him have to sit out a year but who knows. Cal has surprised us before and may still get him.

[Joneslab]

Rumors going around that Brian Bowen, the last remaining 2017 five-star, has shockingly committed to Louisville of all places.

This guy seems like he might be out there. Had a very strange recruitment, and that's saying something in this day and age. But he can play. Was the best player in the Jordan Brand Classic game.