You might not but they are clearly a top 10 program in terms of having a "high profile" on the national scene with respect to men's college basketball.
chances of landing negedu
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You might not but they are clearly a top 10 program in terms of having a "high profile" on the national scene with respect to men's college basketball.
If I had to bet on it, I'd put 90% or more of my money on the information PsychedClone is giving us.
I hope we're able to magically sway this kid somehow but apparently it doesn't look good.
Negedu is a '08 recruit, so Jiri and Rahshon will be gone his freshman year. Thompson would be a senior. Negedu is 6'6" or 6'7" and probably a PF, Eric Coleman sytle, in McDermott's system.
A front line of Wesley/Negedu/Brackins looks good to me, with Thompson thrown in the first year.
But I would imagine McDermott isn't the type of coach to promise anyone a starting position.
Call me crazy, but I have a hunch that McD wiill get Negedu into Iowa State. The only thing that could stop him would be the constant bad mouthing he probably hears about ISU from P'Allen. I hope when this happens that Brackins steps up and tells P'Allen to p'stuff it.
The U of A has more than a "couple" alums. Off the top of my head:
Gilbert Arenas
Richard Jefferson
Mike Bibby
Andre Iguodala
Channing Frye
Damon Stoudamire (sp?)
Luke Walton
Jason Terry
Although the Wildcats aren't in the top 10 right now, they are in the top 20, and if I had NBA aspirations and Lute Olson was recruiting me I'd certainly give it some serious thought.
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if i was a big man and GMac was recruiting me i would give ISU some serious thought. so basically what we are determining is that it could be 50/50, just as the poll is showing. I agree with those who have a hunch hes leaning isu. i on the other hand understand the arizona side.
i know they are ranked. i dont think they should be. they are ranked for the same reason that notre dame is always ranked in football. the past is the past. i think negedu sees that.
clonefan65, you cant just throw a list of every AU alum in the nba and argue that as the reason their program is better right now. i bet we can come up with a list nearly that long of clones in the league. will, marcus, jamal, jackson
i know they are ranked. i dont think they should be. they are ranked for the same reason that notre dame is always ranked in football. the past is the past. i think negedu sees that.
clonefan65, you cant just throw a list of every AU alum in the nba and argue that as the reason their program is better right now. i bet we can come up with a list nearly that long of clones in the league. will, marcus, jamal, jackson
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I tend to think ISU has a better chance than we might collectively think, esp. if Negedu is a legitimate nba prospect. Here's my rationale...
If you look at Lute and AZ's nba players over the last 15 years, it's largely swing position and perimeter players (Sean Elliot the exception).
If Negedu were to approach his decision the following way: "Which coach's system and philosophy will get me the highest draft position i can attain?" I really believe that answer is Coach McD and ISU.
If you look at Lute and AZ's nba players over the last 15 years, it's largely swing position and perimeter players (Sean Elliot the exception).
If Negedu were to approach his decision the following way: "Which coach's system and philosophy will get me the highest draft position i can attain?" I really believe that answer is Coach McD and ISU.
