Russell Westbrook was

cyismydog · 07-01-2008, 08:46 AM

all but committed to ISU before UCLA came along with a suprising offer three years ago...imagine what that would have done for our program.

Knownothing · 07-01-2008, 08:49 AM

Lawrence Westbrook was the Westbrook. Not Russell Westbrook

cyismydog · 07-01-2008, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Knownothing

Lawrence Westbrook was the Westbrook. Not Russell Westbrook

Nope, I'm talking about Russell....as in 4th overall in the draft Russell.

Knownothing · 07-01-2008, 08:51 AM

Sorry but Russell was not all but committed to Iowa State at all. Russell Westbrook actually commited to ISU. Then went to Minnisota after the coaching change. If anything Russell had "interest" in ISU.

tigershoops31 · 07-01-2008, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

Nope, I'm talking about Russell....as in 4th overall in the draft Russell.

Are you sure you aren't thinking about Lawrence? He was the one that was committed here under Morgan and backed out to go to Minnesota after Mac got hired.

BryceC · 07-01-2008, 08:52 AM

Ultimately it really doesn't matter because he didn't come here, but I do find that a little hard to believe since he's not even listed on our college choices on Scout and Rivals and I followed recruiting a bit more then and I never heard of him. That would have really been a stealth recruitment.

cyismydog · 07-01-2008, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Knownothing

Sorry but Russell was not all but committed to Iowa State at all. Russell Westbrook actually commited to ISU. Then went to Minnisota after the coaching change. If anything Russell had "interest" in ISU.

No........he was all but committed until the UCLA offer came on, and I most definitely trust this source. And I said Russell. You are still referring to Laurence.

cyismydog · 07-01-2008, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by tigershoops31

Are you sure you aren't thinking about Lawrence? He was the one that was committed here under Morgan and backed out to go to Minnesota after Mac got hired.

Yes, I'm talking about Russell...and one of our coaches is still good friends with him.

Angie · 07-01-2008, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by BryceC

Ultimately it really doesn't matter because he didn't come here...

That's what I'm thinking, too. It would have also made a big difference if Rahshon and Jiri had left, or if Blalock and Stinson had stayed, or maybe even if Agnew had remained on the team. *shrug*

cyismydog · 07-01-2008, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Angie

That's what I'm thinking, too. It would have also made a big difference if Rahshon and Jiri had left, or if Blalock and Stinson had stayed, or maybe even if Agnew had remained on the team. *shrug*

I know it is a what if, but it is a fun what if to consider.

CyGuy33 · 07-01-2008, 09:16 AM

Was it a kid the GMac was recruiting to come in?

Lawrence Westbrook was the recruit that committed and then went to Minnesota.

I don't remember Russell.

cyismydog · 07-01-2008, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by CyGuy33

Was it a kid the GMac was recruiting to come in?

Lawrence Westbrook was the recruit that committed and then went to Minnesota.

I don't remember Russell.

Yeah, coach TJ was recruiting him with his LA connections. It wasn't Lawrence, it was definitely Russell.

Cydkar · 07-01-2008, 09:36 AM

Are you sure he wasn't mistaken and meant Earl Watson from about 8 years ago? Earl was going to be a Cyclone (Floyd recruit) before UCLA swooped in late. I know this is a fact.

Ironically, Watson got abused by Tinsley in the Sweet 16 game.