If it isn't obvious yet, I would not believe anything that UNLV guy says. And like CW said, I wouldn't count the Kansas visit out yet.
The Rebels picked up three more commitments who are expected to be announced Wednesday — 6-11 forward Chiekh Mbacke Diong of Melbourne’s Florida Air Academy, 6-6 forward Tervell Beck of OnPoint Hoops Academy in El Reno, Oklahoma, and 6-7 forward Anthony Smith of Feather River College in Quincy, California.
After three players left the program March 29, two open spots were created for scholarships.
UNLV brought in at least two junior college recruits last weekend, according to a source with knowledge of the visits. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported one of those was 6-7 forward Shakur Juiston of Hutchison (Kansas) Community College, who, according to Zagsblog.com, also is considering Kansas, Oklahoma and Connecticut, among others.
Menzies has to decide whether more than two spots will be open, factoring in the effects on the Academic Progress Rate should other players depart UNLV. And he has to decide whether he has better players coming in rather than leaving before persuading anyone to exit.
“We’re looking at a lot of moving pieces because of the APR situation,” Menzies said. “We need to make sure that guys are staying on top of their academics, but at the same time, we’re evaluating how guys are handling their business daily here from the individual workouts to every component of the program. It’s always an evaluation in your first year with new guys.”
Dear Anthony,
As a journalist we rely heavily on our sources. That's all we have in this game and we put our implicit trust in those that have helped us get to where we are. In reporting that you had been dismissed from Feather River, it was not only the wrong information, but it was irresponsible of me to have printed it as fact. I accept the blame of those actions one-hundred percent and I extend a sincere and humble apology from Inside the Rebels, but more importantly myself. It wasn't my intention to slander you, but to get news out to a very faithful fanbase. One that is going to accept you with open arms when you arrive at UNLV this summer. I fully retract my previous statement and have amended the article in question.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Waddilove
UNLV Basketball Editor and Publisher. Inside the Rebels.
Like our chances. Prohm has done pretty well recruiting IMO. I think we get Juiston. Morrow as well. We would take Garrison Brooks but I don''t think we get him. We take Edwards and one grad transfer at guard. That is how I see it shaking out.
Edwards taking other visits kind of tells me that we are waiting to see what Egor and Brown are going to do first.
Swimming against the tide, but do we really need Morrow if we get Juiston? For the only year we get Morrow we would have Juiston as a senior, Young as a Junior, Lard as a sophomore. Race Thompson would be looking at very little playing time his freshman year if Morrow is here, which could hurt us in his recruitment. I am just not sure we need both Juiston and Morrow. I really like Murrow's game, but is it worth 2 years for 1 with what is on campus now?
Swimming against the tide, but do we really need Morrow if we get Juiston? For the only year we get Morrow we would have Juiston as a senior, Young as a Junior, Lard as a sophomore. Race Thompson would be looking at very little playing time his freshman year if Morrow is here, which could hurt us in his recruitment. I am just not sure we need both Juiston and Morrow. I really like Murrow's game, but is it worth 2 years for 1 with what is on campus now?
Just to clarify, Hutchinson is closer to a 3 hour drive from Lawrence.Thing about the KU deal ... he goes to school like an hour from there. He's seen the campus. Knows what it's about. I wouldn't put too much stock in the visit thing either way.
Just to clarify, Hutchinson is closer to a 3 hour drive from Lawrence.
Morrow is a sit 1, play 2 guy.
Swimming against the tide, but do we really need Morrow if we get Juiston? For the only year we get Morrow we would have Juiston as a senior, Young as a Junior, Lard as a sophomore. Race Thompson would be looking at very little playing time his freshman year if Morrow is here, which could hurt us in his recruitment. I am just not sure we need both Juiston and Morrow. I really like Murrow's game, but is it worth 2 years for 1 with what is on campus now?
If nothing else the Juiston watch should be coming to end soon. Maybe by this weekend? The faster the staff know the decision the better.
@AdamZagora 6-foot-7 Hutch star Shakur Juiston begins an official to DePaul tomorrow, his coach tells me. Was at UNLV this weekend.
So, he meant "Was at ISU this weekend", right? Or did I wake up in an alternate universe Monday.
Was just going to post this one. What a ****. Guy thinks he's big time. Appears to have no inside information. Just throwing **** at the wall to see what sticks. Thinks UNLV because Vegas... Sure pal.