Rashad Vaughn - Not going to ISU

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A reminder also that a high school kid owes absolutely nothing to any of you. It is his decision. He has said he was committing in the spring for awhile now. He doesn't live on your timeline.
 

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A reminder also that a high school kid owes absolutely nothing to any of you. It is his decision. He has said he was committing in the spring for awhile now. He doesn't live on your timeline.

Sounds really selfish of him. I added him on twitter. And I've made more than 10 posts in this RV thread. He owes me a commitment, and he owes me a commitment today.
 

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Sounds really selfish of him. I added him on twitter. And I've made more than 10 posts in this RV thread. He owes me a commitment, and he owes me a commitment today.

I know you're joking, but I'm amazed how many grown adults are "bored" or "tired" or "annoyed" by his recruitment. He doesn't give a **** and he shouldn't.
 

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I wonder how much $$ ISU has put into recruiting RV??

A lot. But most of those $$ would have gone to recruiting someone else ...just seems like we are putting all of our eggs into the RV basket. I really hope he comes here but if not, I'm sure we'll pick up a quality transfer.
 

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I only read a little of the tribune article. Can anyone explain what his "mentor" might or hopes to get out of the situation? Also, I am thrilled, but not surprised, to be in that top 5!
Nothing more than your normal high-major recruiting protocol. Don't worry about it, just a bunch of old men behind a computer screen feeling self-righteous and in the mood for libel. Fred and RV's parents are fine with his direction and that is all that matters.

A reminder also that a high school kid owes absolutely nothing to any of you. It is his decision. He has said he was committing in the spring for awhile now. He doesn't live on your timeline.
+1. RV told everyone a long time ago that he was going to wait until spring. He has not been jerking anyone around and has been respectful for the entire process. I applaud his patience. If you are a top recruit, it is wise to wait to see how the rosters shake out.
 

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A lot. But most of those $$ would have gone to recruiting someone else ...just seems like we are putting all of our eggs into the RV basket. I really hope he comes here but if not, I'm sure we'll pick up a quality transfer.

But we really only have one egg left for the basket so that's fine.
 

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Players who are out this late are often looking to go to a "big dog" school. Makes me nervous.
 

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Glad to see Baylor out. I wonder if Minnesota is out due to the sour grapes article recently, or if that appeared after a rumor that they were?

I am sure he planned to keep them in till the end and when that article was written, he just said **** it and **** UM
 

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Cool story.
I would hate to be him when he visits the Hilton if he picked KU.

Yet another cool story.

I wouldn't mind if he picked KU. I'll be following him no matter where he goes just because I've probably followed this recruitment more than any other. If he didn't go to ISU, would be easier to follow if he went to KU. (Yeah I know, cool story)
 

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I expect him to pick KU or UK in the end.

A lifetime of being a Cyclone makes me think this too, even though with Fred at the helm, ANYTHING is possible.

Logically, from what I have read and seen so far, we stand a pretty good shot, but I hate the following:

1- He is visiting 3 blue bloods (well after his visit here)
2- He has a handler (willing to bet that all of the aforementioned schools are willing to play that game more than we are)
3- He seems to love the recruiting process, which IMO favors a "big name" school

We have plenty going for us too, so maybe it's just my insecurity.
 

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*facepalm
Disappointed we didn't make the top five, but it'd been pretty clear for a while he wasn't ending up here. As per usual, I wish him no success in his basketball career, and hope that whatever team he ends up endures near constant disappointment in their basketballing hopes and dreams. However, I will say, and of course, this sounds very sour grapes, and perhaps it is, but I'm secretly a bit relieved. I'd rather fail attempting to succeed the right way than to actually succeed the wrong way. Clem hurt. And whichever school gets Rashad, it's absolutely clear that they're selling their soul to get him. It's slim consolation, but if I wanted to cheer for Calipari, I'd be a Kentucky fan right now. I hope Pitino is able to craft a winning program the right way with his 2015 class.

Whatever softens the blow I guess.
 

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I'm happy Arizona is off the list. They are pretty close to Vegas and are having a great year. Also, one of his Findlay teammates is signed to go to Arizona next year as well.

That's why Kansas has me concerned. But still very happy that Arizona is off. I think they were the program most similar to ISU.
 

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Rashad Vaughn will commit Cardinal & Gold! There is little doubt..
 

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I am sure he planned to keep them in till the end and when that article was written, he just said **** it and **** UM

If that's true.....then one of the top 5 are not legit. He said he was coming out with his top 5 and the Strib story came out sometime in the middle of last week.
 

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A lifetime of being a Cyclone makes me think this too, even though with Fred at the helm, ANYTHING is possible.

Logically, from what I have read and seen so far, we stand a pretty good shot, but I hate the following:

1- He is visiting 3 blue bloods (well after his visit here)
2- He has a handler (willing to bet that all of the aforementioned schools are willing to play that game more than we are)
3- He seems to love the recruiting process, which IMO favors a "big name" school

We have plenty going for us too, so maybe it's just my insecurity.

not to mention he wanted to commit to UNC on his unofficial because his parents wanted to see the campus first. If he were that into ISU, he wouldn't have been that close. Of course, that was a few months ago, but still....
 
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