I should have been clearer. The college All-Star team Laettner and company played consisted of college players Bobby Hurley, Cal Chaney, Penny Hardaway, Alan Houston, Rodney Rodgers, Glenn Robinson, and Jason Kidd.
None of them were declared ineligible.
What college program? Only one player-- who was already cleared by the NCAA-- was used by that college program. Everyone else was a pro and had no eligibility.
It was an asinine decision that brought deserved rancor and further questioning of the NCAA way of doing business.
Way to go Dickie V!
Dick Vitale defends John Calipari and hangs up on Dan LeBatard Show - YouTube
Couple of UK recruits are coming off the board for other schools.
Andre Drummond is committing to UConn to play THIS year. That is going to be huge in that it gives the Huskies a post presence and somebody who can replace Kemba Walker's scoring ability. Add in Shabazz Napier and Jeremy Lamb and UConn will be a top 5 team.
Ricardo Ledo is set to commit to Providence. Not exactly a big loss with the depth of wings in this years class.
I'm thinking we get Archie Goodwin, Alex Poythress, and Willie Cauley to go along with Ryan Harrow. Maybe one of Shabazz Muhammad or Dajuan Coleman.
I think Poythress is going to Vandy. I think UK will end up with McGary, although I am holding out hope for Florida there.
A lot of people accuse Calipari of being dirty, cheating, etc...but the dirtiest cat out there is and always has been Jim Calhoun. That Drummond thing just reeks.
“The crows seem to be calling my name,” thought Caw.
You forgot they got DeAndre Daniels as well. If Drummond is cleared by the NCAA, UCONN will be right there with UK and UNC, IMO.
I think speculating on UK's class for next year right now is a little silly... 7 of the uncommitted top 10 list UK. You hear 5 experts give their "prediction" for UK's class and hear 5 different sets of names.
It's only silly until you consider Wiltjer was the final commitment last year, and it was around this time.
I really think the NBA lockout and the uncertainty of a two year rule has this years recruiting class waiting. For example, if you are a wing, would you commit to Kentucky knowing you would have to ride the pine behind Michael Kidd-Gilchrist or Doron Lamb (wouldn't be shocked if he came back for his junior year)?
Vandy is going all out, but if Cal wants him (same with Coach K), its going to be a dogfight.
Agree wholeheartedly on Calhoun. I have a feeling this is his last season and there will be something come out close to tournament time involving Calhoun and Drummond. Calhoun will get out before the hammer comes down, but it will happen.
“The crows seem to be calling my name,” thought Caw.
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