He's still good friends with Paul though, if that means anything. About the only good thing you can say right now is that's he's not trying to leave on bad terms with the program itself.

 

I still think a team would be stupid to take a chance on him in the late first round, even in a weak draft and potential lock-out year.

I'm still thankful that Ahmad Starks hit that ridiculous shot in order to knock out Richmond from the state tourney.

 

I understand what you're saying but that Waukegan team had other good kids and hard workers I felt bad for and had to put up with Richmond for 3 years.

 

People forget about Starks making the shot because of Richmonds postering of Thompson, which was still an awful charge call.

Darius Morris declared? Wow

Miami hires Larranaga from George Mason.

 

 

Not a sexy hire but I think a very solid hire. I would expect us to resemble a basketball team that actually has a clue on what we're trying to do now.

Iowa signs a convicted felon who spent over 3 years in jail.

Iowa signs a convicted felon who spent over 3 years in jail.

 

Ehh I like to rip Iowa as much as the next guy, but they're far from the only school that would take a chance on somebody like that if they felt such a player was talented enough. Hopefully, he can keep out of trouble.

Ehh I like to rip Iowa as much as the next guy, but they're far from the only school that would take a chance on somebody like that if they felt such a player was talented enough. Hopefully, he can keep out of trouble.

 

 

I think a lot of schools would steer clear of someone who spent 3 years in jail.

I think a lot of schools would steer clear of someone who spent 3 years in jail.

 

As someone who has done an internship in a prison this semester, a lot of guys there are decent people and I think deserve a 2nd chance.

ISU hasn't done anything questionable recently...

ISU hasn't done anything questionable recently...

 

Not saying we haven't, but how is signing a convicted felon comparable?

It's a bit of the pot calling the kettle black is all. It's just ironic an ISU fan is the first person to jump on that.

It's a bit of the pot calling the kettle black is all. It's just ironic an ISU fan is the first person to jump on that.

Sort of agree, but really, there is a difference between players that were bad teammates or were immature, and guys who spent 3 years in jail for a felony.

 

I think a lot of schools would steer clear of someone who spent 3 years in jail.

You'd be surprised. Illinois has a player that spent 5 years in jail after robbing a bank

This could be really cool or turn into a comedy.

 

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article...4260311/1023/GW

If he's not still in jail then give him a second chance. He was a kid, people aren't always the same person they were at age 14.

You'd be surprised. Illinois has a player that spent 5 years in jail after robbing a bank

 

And we all know that was a "thank you" to Benn for coming to Illinois.

Nice name:

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/ncb/news/story?id=6443546

God's Gift Achiuwa -- a 6-foot-9 power forward and first-team juco All-American from Erie (N.Y.) Community College -- is the ninth player to commit to the Red Storm for next season. St. John's has the No. 3-ranked recruiting class, according to ESPN Insider's top 25.

Nice name:

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/ncb/news/story?id=6443546

 

St John's might actually be taking on too much talent here. They're going to be young and if they don't buy into the team concept it could backfire. Either way, as a Big East guy, it's nice to see them relevant again.

Iowa has actually put together a quality recruiting class in there own right. But man, I remember for years thinking someone should hire Lavin (guy can recruit) and St. John's finally does and he's done a nice job there.

 

It amazed me how long he was without a job since his stint at UCLA.

Poor Lavin finally gets another job then gets diagnosed with cancer

Iowa has actually put together a quality recruiting class in there own right. But man, I remember for years thinking someone should hire Lavin (guy can recruit) and St. John's finally does and he's done a nice job there.

 

It amazed me how long he was without a job since his stint at UCLA.

 

Did Lavin get in trouble out there?

Did Lavin get in trouble out there?

Not at all. He was hated there by the fans. Team consistently underachived (made something like 5 straight sweet 16's and than the sixth year they didn't make it and was axed). He always had talent but his problem was that he wasn't quite seasoned enough yet as a coach to coach up that talent. I think the time away helped him. Plus, UCLA is just a tough, high pressure gig.

Gary Williams retiring and Jordan Williams staying in the draft.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegebasketball...-seasons-050511

 

I'm amazed how far Maryland has fallen since the 2002 championship.

I know you guys will be upset about this one.

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writ....cbs/index.html

Well, the NCAA Tourney just got significantly less exciting.