****. Arizona got a committment from Kaleb Tarczewski, center, a top 10 recruit. I think they've just locked down the #1 class in the nation.
More on Arizona's recruiting haul.
Originally Posted by Goose
...yeah. I believe they're still in the running for the Bazz Muhammed sweepstakes (along with UCLA and Duke). The only good news about Shabazz if he were to choose UoA is that he'd be gone after a year. I'm pretty sure he's either UCLA or Duke though...but I don't know.
Tad needs some bigs...really bad. Scott and Gordon are going to have to step in on day one and battle tough.
I like our frontcourt a lot better in 2012. Shane and Mills will both be a year further along in their development. And I believe that trading Austin and Trey for Gordon and Scott will give us a stronger inside presence. We'll give up some experience and some 3 pt shooting ability from the post guys, but this offense isn't built around that like Bzdelik's was.
I'm curious to see what style of team Boyle is hoping to build. Before Cain left, I thought we were shifting more towards a "traditional NBA" style lineup where we'd have two BIGS, a swingman that's 6'6"ish and then two guards. Now I'm wondering if we're going to stick with the three guard offense a bit longer.
RTC is now saying that they think Arizona is out of the Bazz Sweepstakes. I'm with DyeMe though, I think it'll be UCLA or Duke.
COME ON DUKE!
I'm not a fan of Mills at this point, and have yet to really see anything from SHT. So two freshmen with SHT does not win me over. Sure, it's better than this year, but we need some muscle inside. Cain really could help here...I applaud the kid for doing what he feels is right, but man...it does screw us over a little.
I really hope that Bazz ends up at Duke, but I'm not optimistic about it. He just seems like a West Coast guy...Duke has had sort of a problem with West coast kids recently, and UCLA will put on the full court press. This sort of reminds me of Josh Smith all over again, although much less severe (Smith was NOT going to leave the West).
I think we have to stick with a three guard offense longer - as Wooden said, take quickness over size. If we can't match them physically, let's run around them... ...I still want some bigs though.
quick Shabazz Muhammed update - it doesn't look good for Duke, and it seems that he's staying out West. Who knows though, as he'll be a Spring signee...lots can change. USC - very possible (dad played there)
Oregon got both Dotson & Carter this weekend. Good three man class they have going.
Josh Gershon:
2012 Peoria (Ariz.) PG Dwayne Russell has committed to USC, he tells http://Scout.com
The Shabazz Muhammad mystery train continues on, but it looks like it's leaving UCLA behind. It appears he's leaning towards being a Kentucky Wildcat.
Gershon:
2012 Phoenix Arcadia shooting guard Larry Lewis has decommitted from USC and will reclassify to 2013: http://bit.ly/xQ6exp
Utah picked up a commitment from Brandon Taylor, 5'10" PG from Pacific Hills HS in CA. (Josh Gershon twitter)
Gershon:
EDIT: 'Nik beat me to it as I got distracted by my job. Stupid work.2012 Los Angeles Pacific Hills PG Brandon Taylor has committed to Utah.
I just noticed Dewayne Russell is still listed as a USC commit. I believe he decomitted awhile back.
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