Quote :

"We had a good talk. Talked a lot out."

that's a bit ominous.

1/16/2013 2:02:50 AM

boner status: semi, waning

1/16/2013 5:24:35 AM

Quote :

"I’m not sure how ‘fast’ Barber is, but end to end speed doesn’t do all that much for you in college basketball."

[Edited on January 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM. Reason : .]

1/16/2013 9:50:44 AM

Sidy Djitte

http://vimeo.com/57532139

1/16/2013 10:44:19 AM

Jason Jordan (@JayJayUSATODAY)
1/16/13, 4:36 PM
Julius Randle Blog Teaser: "My boy @rpurvis_0 text me telling me how good we could be next yr at State. I've been listening." Blog coming...

1/16/2013 4:38:49 PM

^came to post that


squeeee!!!

1/16/2013 4:39:38 PM

If CJ leaves and Brown decides to stay and we add randle along with the other recruits that would be pretty awesome

1/16/2013 4:40:45 PM

boner status: semi, steady

1/16/2013 4:42:53 PM

not sure how you guys are reading into that negatively

also:

Quote :

"Jason Jordan ?@JayJayUSATODAY Julius Randle Blog Teaser: "My boy @rpurvis_0 text me telling me how good we could be next yr at State. I've been listening." Blog coming..."

[Edited on January 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM. Reason : ^^^, ^^^^ lol oops]

1/16/2013 4:45:25 PM

daaaaaamn.

1/16/2013 4:58:26 PM

Twitter drama!

1/16/2013 5:05:45 PM

Randle blog up. USA Today.

I'm on iPhone so someone else post it.

1/17/2013 4:10:39 PM

http://www.usatodayhss.com/news/article/julius-randle-on-getting-healthy-patience-and-the-latest-on-his-recruitment

Quote :

"Hey, what’s going on everybody! This is my first blog of 2013, and I’m excited to be getting healthier and healthier. Last time I told you guys about my foot injury, well now I can tell you that I’m out of my walking boot. I’m walking really well too! Every day my foot is getting stronger and stronger and, to be honest, I think that I can come back right now and play. Seriously. MORE: High school players dish on their counter-moves MORE: Jonathan Milligan needs his Temple Run fix I don’t think that’s the best thing for me in the long run though. I’m planning to take my time with this and only come back when I’m 100 percent. In about a week I can start doing light drills on the court with no contact, so I’m so excited about that. This whole time that I’ve been out I’ve just been hitting the weights really hard and getting up hundreds of jump shots every day. I can tell you for sure that my jump shot has gotten so much better in this time off. It was something I’d been focusing on anyway, but it’s even better now. The biggest thing for me is making sure I’m ready and not just coming back because I’m excited that I’m feeling better. I’m such a competitor that I want to get out there tonight, but I’m gonna be responsible and make sure everything is all good. MORE: In-home visits with Randle If I’m able to play with my team before the season is over that’s great, but I’m not gonna rush and end up potentially hurting myself even worse. I’ve had a lot of support from friends and family throughout this whole process and Jabari Parker is one of the guys that has been checking on me throughout my rehab. We had similar injuries and he’s just been giving me advice about waiting until it’s 100 percent to get back out there. I really appreciated that he was checking on me. It was good advice. I’ve gotta be honest, it’s hard not to get out there and play the game you love, especially when you feel like you can. I even thought about getting out there and playing this weekend at the Bass Pro tournament we’re playing in. But injuries have to have time to heal. I think about how much basketball that I have ahead of me so I’m dedicated to doing the right thing right now. I still want to be able to play in the McDonald’s All-American game, and I think I’ll be ready by that time, but if I’m not, I’m not gonna force it. My biggest thing is getting healthy, but I think I’ll be 100 percent well before McDonald’s. One of the biggest things I’ve learned since I’ve been away from basketball is the importance of patience. I definitely feel like I can play right now, but I want to be patient and come back at the right time. That’s something that I’ve really developed since I’ve been hurt. I learned that I was impatient and now I’ve learned to be more patient. That’s something that I am using in every area of my life. I think it’s something that will really help me next year in college too. As a freshman I know there will be times when I’ll struggle in some areas, but I think developing this patience will help me so much. It will help me not to get frustrated and to know that things will get better. OK, so of course you guys want to know about my recruitment, right? Well, I’m really excited about my trip to N.C. State next weekend. I’m taking my official and I know it’s gonna be off the chain. My boy Rodney Purvis texted me this morning and told me that they really needed me for next year and how good we would be if I come there. I’ve been listening to him. I’m excited to get down there because State has really been doing their thing this season. MORE: Super 25 Rankings They had the big win over Duke and it shows how much they’re growing as a program. Coach Early from State actually came out to my school today for my workout and we had a really good talk about things. He was basically telling me about how I could come in and play a role similar to the one C.J. Leslie has been playing this year. He said he thinks I’m the missing piece that they need. I like Coach Early and Coach (Mark) Gottfried. They’re real cool and they come at me pretty hard. I know State plays UNC when I’m there and I already told you guys that I’ve got N.C. State winning that game. That hasn’t changed. They’re playing too good right now. I’m looking forward to seeing everything that the school has to offer. The first time I visited N.C. State I was in and out. I didn’t get to really experience the campus, but I plan to get a good feel for what life would be like if I came there. I know the coaches and Rod will show me everything and then some. I can’t wait to get down there. After that I’ve got my visits to Kansas and Texas in February so I know those will be ridiculous too. You wouldn’t expect Kansas to be a live place to be, but I’m telling you, the Kansas fans are crazy! I cannot wait to get down there for that visit. I know it’s gonna be crazy. Then with Texas, that’s home and I’ve been there the most. People forget just a few years ago they were the No. 1 team in the country. They’re just young, but I know that’s a place that I could go and make a run at a national title. Just seeing the impact that (Kevin) Durant had is big for me. All of the coaches have been real good about checking on me throughout my rehab. That’s one thing I can say is that I’ve got great relationships with all of the coaches that are recruiting me. Like, I talk to Coach (John) Calipari from time to time and he checks on me and checks on my mom, but I think the main reason we click is because we have similar mindsets. We’re both go-getters. We battle. We compete. I love that about him. Then Coach (Bill) Self is one of the coolest guys I’ve talked to off the court. I love talking to him. It’s been really good to build these relationships with all of these coaches. I’ve learned a lot from them. OK everybody, I definitely appreciate you reading my blog and I want you to check back soon for my next entry. I’ll tell you all about my N.C. State visit. Thanks again y’all!"

1/17/2013 4:16:13 PM

Quote :

"Well, I’m really excited about my trip to N.C. State next weekend. I’m taking my official and I know it’s gonna be off the chain. My boy Rodney Purvis texted me this morning and told me that they really needed me for next year and how good we would be if I come there. I’ve been listening to him. I’m excited to get down there because State has really been doing their thing this season."

1/17/2013 4:21:31 PM

Quote :

"I know State plays UNC when I’m there and I already told you guys that I’ve got N.C. State winning that game. That hasn’t changed. They’re playing too good right now."

Did he write this before the Maryland game?

1/17/2013 4:23:25 PM

Quote :

"Like, I talk to Coach (John) Calipari from time to time and he checks on me and checks on my mom,"

Randle wrote this wrong. It supposed to be "Like, I talk to Coach (John) Calipari from time to time and he checks on me and writes checks to my mom"

1/17/2013 4:50:30 PM

oh dang, we lost a game, no chance now.

1/17/2013 6:04:37 PM

not really surprising, but all three of our commits were nominated for mcd's game

1/17/2013 10:44:38 PM

^I assume Anya and Barber are shoe-ins. Washington would be a surprise.

1/18/2013 7:50:43 AM

I don't think Anya is a shoe-in. I'd be pretty surprised if he made the McDAA game. He's a top 50 recruit...but definitely not a top 30. And he's not exactly putting up gaudy, McDAA type numbers this year.

1/18/2013 7:55:55 AM

^Id be surprised if he wasn't. The 8th and 9th best centers according to scout made the team last season. There were about 5 or 6 centers on last years teams. Last year's center class WAS good and deep though.

1/18/2013 8:00:01 AM

he was also on the USA under-17 world championship team.

1/18/2013 2:00:09 PM

last class was weak at pg, this class is weak at c. I could see anya getting in

1/18/2013 2:41:49 PM

I'd rather him get left out. Maybe he'll have a chip on his shoulder.

1/18/2013 3:40:05 PM

I'd rather have the publicity of having at least 5 mcd's aa in back to back classes.

1/18/2013 3:44:16 PM

1/18/2013 3:46:41 PM

He is by all accounts the #3 center behind Meeks. I think he should be in.

[Edited on January 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM. Reason : f]

1/18/2013 3:48:11 PM

I hope all 3 get in, but I imagine it will only be Cat and BeeJay

1/18/2013 4:14:59 PM

if we get randle, then we'll have 3 burger boys

1/18/2013 4:27:02 PM

A newer hIghLiGht video of Washington

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8_2Td46YM8&feature=youtu.be&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

1/18/2013 4:27:02 PM

that vid is on the previous page

however I haven't seen this one yet

Beejay highlight vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n5OandQVcE

He looks a little lighter than I've seen him in other vids


[Edited on January 18, 2013 at 4:48 PM. Reason : .]

1/18/2013 4:43:11 PM

i think our recruits would be better if they weren't ranked

1/18/2013 5:13:45 PM

lol, when they hongry they eat

1/18/2013 5:17:36 PM

Quote :

"I'd rather have the publicity of having at least 5 mcd's aa in back to back classes."

three years straight having at least one too.

1/18/2013 10:09:08 PM

^que?

1/20/2013 4:26:02 PM

what don't you understand? we had 1 in 2011 (CJL), 3 in 2012, and hopefully at least 2 in 2013.

1/20/2013 4:27:26 PM

I think you mean 1 in 2010, 0 in 2011, 3 in 2012 and hopefully some more in 2013.

Unless somehow Tyler Harris or TBDV made the mickey d's team. BUT, I may not understand.

1/20/2013 4:33:38 PM

yep, you right. (except vandenburg came in in '09)

1/20/2013 4:51:19 PM

We are easily top 15 in team talent right now.

1/20/2013 4:52:27 PM

Quote :

"He is by all accounts the #3 center behind Meeks. I think he should be in."

Anya is the #3 center prospect, primarily because of his wingspan. Hes certainly not the 3rd best center at the HS level.

The McDs AA game is about HS performance, not college potential.

1/20/2013 5:19:05 PM

Dematha and Anya are playing on ESPNU right now

1/21/2013 6:24:58 PM

Dude is slow and needs to drop some weight

Washington will be a much better player next year

1/21/2013 6:56:58 PM

yeah, if he comes in in this shape next year, he has a slightly below average offensive game, and he'll have a hard time getting down the court and getting into position on defense. it'll probably take him a while to adjust. but i think he's got a lot of potential, and he's having a pretty good game now, even though it seems that Dematha hardly ever feeds it inside. I think he's got like 12 points, 6 rbs, 6 blocks with 3:00 left.

1/21/2013 7:20:28 PM

Anya is pretty much useless offensively in this game, and defensively he's just chipped in a couple of blocks. He could be a Richard Howell after four years I suppose.

^ you're right, they don't feed it to him very often, and he has been a more significant player in the last half

[Edited on January 21, 2013 at 7:24 PM. Reason : ]

1/21/2013 7:22:55 PM

he doesnt have howell's natural feel for the game or his skills but he's just so huge he can still be an asset if coached right

will take time to develop imo

1/21/2013 7:27:50 PM

^^i'm more optimistic than that, i think he'll play a significant role soon, the dude is a beast and a natural shot-blocker. But it'll take him a while to adjust, at least a season probably... although we won't have too many other options next year. Getting in shape should probably be a higher priority than actual basketball.

1/21/2013 7:30:40 PM

Did you say Howells "feel" ... cause my only complaint about Howell is that he has no feel inside the lane. Dude misses at least half of the shots he takes from 1 foot away.

1/21/2013 10:16:05 PM

"feel for the game" is a different concept than touch around the basket.

1/21/2013 10:20:40 PM

Warren is our player who has the best touch around the basket

1/21/2013 10:47:14 PM

Quote :

"Dude misses at least half of the shots he takes from 1 foot away."

how can that be? he's shooting 59%.

1/22/2013 9:22:19 AM