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Redlegs23 · 04-20-2007, 01:31 PM

It's nice to feel some hope and optimism as a Bearcat fan. After finishing 11-19 last season, with only a couple of quality wins (Xavier, West Virginia, & NC State), it's amazing that Mick was able to pull off a class like he did. The '08 class is looking great already. So far they have Gates who's obviously a monster, and Wilkes who many think is a top 50 player. I think scout has him ranked in the 60's right now, not that rankings really mean all that much though.

As far as Mullens coming to UC, I really doubt it will happen since he has been such as OSU fan for so long. However, Jamar Butler was just as big of a UC fan when he was in jr. high and high school and even has the tatoo to prove it. (I think he got it covered up since he changed his mind). This just shows that high schoolers can change their minds, and it's possible that Mullens may want to play with Yancey and McElroy, who is also on his AAU team and committed to UC. I can hope, but I still doubt it will happen.

Congrats to Mick and his staff on a very nice job recruiting.

04-20-2007, 01:31 PM	#11
Redlegs23 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 714	Re: Anthony McClain commits to UC It's nice to feel some hope and optimism as a Bearcat fan. After finishing 11-19 last season, with only a couple of quality wins (Xavier, West Virginia, & NC State), it's amazing that Mick was able to pull off a class like he did. The '08 class is looking great already. So far they have Gates who's obviously a monster, and Wilkes who many think is a top 50 player. I think scout has him ranked in the 60's right now, not that rankings really mean all that much though. As far as Mullens coming to UC, I really doubt it will happen since he has been such as OSU fan for so long. However, Jamar Butler was just as big of a UC fan when he was in jr. high and high school and even has the tatoo to prove it. (I think he got it covered up since he changed his mind). This just shows that high schoolers can change their minds, and it's possible that Mullens may want to play with Yancey and McElroy, who is also on his AAU team and committed to UC. I can hope, but I still doubt it will happen. Congrats to Mick and his staff on a very nice job recruiting.