2004 targets intensified

Ben Hansen · 04-24-2003

I'd expect Shaun Livingston and Mohamed Tangara to get the most attention from this point out.

A source close to Darius Washington told me yesterday that Rodney Tention will fly down to meet with the family sometime next week but that the superstar guard from Orlando "wants to meet with head coaches only at this point."

The source also said that both parties remained very interested in one another.

However, UA-bound Jawann McClellan told me that "Shaun Livingston is an even bigger priority than Darius. We want him BADLY! Him and Mohamed Tangara."

*Josh Pastner was in Dallas on Tuesday visiting 2004 PG Jason Horton and PF LaMarcus Aldridge. Aldridge, however, according to McClellan, has narrowed his final list to Texas, Oklahoma and Florida.

*Texas-bound Daniel Gibson will make his return to action on Friday at the Houston Kingwood Classic. D-Gib had been out for a few weeks with a broken hand. Gibson will join McClellan in the backcourt for the Houston Hoops.

*McClellan has switched permanently from Houston Select to the Hoops but will still attend the adidas-sponsored ABCD camp this summer in Teaneck, NJ. Gibson wil return to Nike.

*Jordan Farmar has reportedly switched from the adidas Pump 'n Run AAU team to the Nike California Team Select and will play in Houston this weekend. This is a surprise to just about everyone.

More later.
-Ben

the real dill · 04-24-2003

Does this mean Arizona is out of the hunt for Gabe Pruitt? Or he is no longer a priority?

WaAzCAT03 · 04-24-2003

I hope we can get Marvin Williams.

MU74 · 04-25-2003

Ben, I was watching a couple of Marquette recruits at a Michigan HS All-Star game last Saturday and sat with the Detroit Denby HS coach. He told me that the Arizona Wildcats (as well as Kentucky, Miami and Ark.) love his player, 6'2 junior Rico Harris.

Take it for what its worth but I found this coach to be on the up and up.

RubenD · 04-25-2003

Is he a shooting guard? point guard? or combo guard?

MU74 · 04-25-2003

Rico Harris is a top flight point guard. His teammate, 6'4 junior Darryl Garrett has already commited to Xavier.

AzChuck · 04-25-2003

Ben states,

Quote:

"Shaun Livingston is an even bigger priority than Darius. We want him BADLY! Him and Mohamed Tangara."

I couldn't agree more. I know that Marvin Williams is one hell of a talent, but Arizona has Ebi coming in at the 4 and Iguodala at the 3. Those two are likely Arizona's best players and both AA material before they leave Arizona. For the class of '04 give me McClellan, Livingston, and Tangara. Considering who the Cats already have that would be about as good as it could get.

Bear Down, Chuck

04-25-2003

Shaun Livingston is as much of a lock for Illinois as Gibson was for Texas. Everywhere this kid goes he's dressed in Illini clothes. If anyone other than Illinois lands this kid, they will have pulled the biggest upset since Arizona v. Kansas in 1997!

04-25-2003

LaMarcus Aldridge's schools:

Texas

or

NBA

Crackem · 04-25-2003

Livingston has cooled on the Illini since Self left. Rumor is Arizona and Florida are now the frontrunners. I wouldn't write off Illinois, but they took a hit when Self left.

RubenD · 04-25-2003

Quote:

Everywhere this kid goes he's dressed in Illini clothes.

That has got to be one of the dumbest things I've ever read from you (and that is saying alot).

Enlighten us Fuegs on how many times you've seen Shaun in Illinois clothes. Oh, you've only seen in him pictures? But you've read that right?

What a joke.

04-25-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by RubenD
That has got to be one of the dumbest things I've ever read from you (and that is saying alot).

Enlighten us Fuegs on how many times you've seen Shaun in Illinois clothes. Oh, you've only seen in him pictures? But you've read that right?

What a joke.

If I read an article written by a Telep, Hicks, Sullivan, etc. type or a high school AAU coach, all of whom have personal conversations with these high school kids and report first hand information, then I'm a joke?

By the way, those Illini fans are frenzied about their local talent and post tons of photos from basketball events.

I would venture to guess, at least from reading anything you have written actually basketball and not recruiting related, my knowledge of basketball is at least equal to, but probably greater than yours. I could be wrong.

04-25-2003

"Freshman of the Year!" What's my prize?

Josh Gershon · 04-25-2003

A date with Nic Wise to the freshman dance.

04-24-2003	#1
Ben Hansen GOAZCATS.com Legend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ETF River Compound Posts: 9,379 Rep Power: 1426701	2004 targets intensified I'd expect Shaun Livingston and Mohamed Tangara to get the most attention from this point out. A source close to Darius Washington told me yesterday that Rodney Tention will fly down to meet with the family sometime next week but that the superstar guard from Orlando "wants to meet with head coaches only at this point." The source also said that both parties remained very interested in one another. However, UA-bound Jawann McClellan told me that "Shaun Livingston is an even bigger priority than Darius. We want him BADLY! Him and Mohamed Tangara." Josh Pastner was in Dallas on Tuesday visiting 2004 PG Jason Horton and PF LaMarcus Aldridge. Aldridge, however, according to McClellan, has narrowed his final list to Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. Texas-bound Daniel Gibson will make his return to action on Friday at the Houston Kingwood Classic. D-Gib had been out for a few weeks with a broken hand. Gibson will join McClellan in the backcourt for the Houston Hoops. McClellan has switched permanently from Houston Select to the Hoops but will still attend the adidas-sponsored ABCD camp this summer in Teaneck, NJ. Gibson wil return to Nike. Jordan Farmar has reportedly switched from the adidas Pump 'n Run AAU team to the Nike California Team Select and will play in Houston this weekend. This is a surprise to just about everyone. More later. -Ben

04-24-2003	#3
WaAzCAT03 GOAZCATS.com Freshman Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 56 Rep Power: 14464	I hope we can get Marvin Williams. __________________ Do you know how easy this is for me? Do you know how (expletive) easy this is? Do you have any (expletive) clue? It's a (expletive) joke. And I'm sorry you can't do this, I really am. I'm sorry I have to sit around and watch you fumble around and (expletive) it up." -- Will Hunting "I close deals and when i'm not closin deals, i'm closin deals." Last edited by WaAzCAT03; 04-24-2003 at 07:32 PM.

04-25-2003	#4
MU74 GOAZCATS.com Redshirt Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Ben, Another Name Ben, I was watching a couple of Marquette recruits at a Michigan HS All-Star game last Saturday and sat with the Detroit Denby HS coach. He told me that the Arizona Wildcats (as well as Kentucky, Miami and Ark.) love his player, 6'2 junior Rico Harris. Take it for what its worth but I found this coach to be on the up and up.

04-25-2003	#5
RubenD Supporting Member - GOAZCATS.com All Pac-10 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 3,246 Rep Power: 14378955	MU, which AAU team does Rico play for? Is he a shooting guard? point guard? or combo guard?

04-25-2003	#9
enfuego Guest Posts: n/a	Here are LaMarcus Aldridge's schools: Texas or NBA

04-24-2003	#2
the real dill The Real UT Fan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: H-Town Posts: 11,164 Rep Power: 21474872	Does this mean Arizona is out of the hunt for Gabe Pruitt? Or he is no longer a priority?

04-25-2003	#10
Crackem Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,125 Rep Power: 3036162	Livingston has cooled on the Illini since Self left. Rumor is Arizona and Florida are now the frontrunners. I wouldn't write off Illinois, but they took a hit when Self left. Last edited by Crackem; 04-25-2003 at 06:41 PM.

04-25-2003	#13
enfuego Guest Posts: n/a	Hey, I just noticed I am "Freshman of the Year!" What's my prize?

04-25-2003	#14
Josh Gershon GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 9,424 Rep Power: 21474869	A date with Nic Wise to the freshman dance.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: