Around The Blogosphere: May 27, 2011
Posted by nvr1983 on May 27th, 2011If you are interested in participating, send your submissions to rushthecourt@gmail.com as we will be updating these posts throughout the day.
General News
- Ryan Harrow Chooses Kentucky, Eligible to Play in 2012: “With his commitment to Kentucky, Harrow gives the Wildcats their de facto point guard for the 2012 class, and it is now doubtful that Calipari will choose to pursue any other high school options at that position.” (A Sea of Blue)
- DeAndre Liggins Part of ESPN Investigative Report about Indiana Elite & IU: Liggins may be at the center of an investigation that could leave Indiana in quite a bit of trouble. (A Sea of Blue)
- ESPN on Indiana Elite, Hanner Perea and A-Hope: The same investigation could jeopardize Perea’s eligibility. (Inside the Hall)
- The Hoyas Are Going to China and You’re Invited!!!: Preliminary details of Georgetown’s trip to China this summer. (Casual Hoya)
- An interesting quote from DeAndre Liggins: The former Wildcats suggests that John Calipari was more willing to let the star recruits have an opportunity to shine than others on the team. (Kentucky Sports Radio)
Recruiting
- Former Maryland Pledge Justin Anderson Switches Commitment to Virginia: “What’s been rumored (and driving Maryland fans crazy) for a solid week now is now solidified: a dozen or so sources are all saying Anderson is going to Charlottesville, including Montrose Christian themselves (via Facebook, of course).” (Testudo Times)
- Spring Scouting: Jaquan Lyle: Breaking down the game of the 2014 point guard recruit. (Inside the Hall)
Analysis
- Mid-Major Coaches Taking the Extension: Pros and Cons: Analyzing the decisions by some mid-major coaches to remain at their schools rather than heading to bigger programs. (Every Month Should Be March)
- Which Role Player Do You Want To See Make ‘The Leap’?: The Wildcats have plenty of stars, but which, if any, of their role players will step up next season. (Kentucky Sports Radio)
- A Post-Deadline Look at the Big East: Syracuse Orange: An early look at the Big East preseason favorites. (Casual Hoya)
- A Post-Deadline Look at the Big East: St. John’s Red Storm: Can the Red Storm build on the success they had in Steve Lavin’s first season? (Casual Hoya)
- Kentucky Wildcats Basketball: 2013/14 Recruiting Big Board: The Wildcats have been cleaning up on the recruiting trails the past few years and the coming years appear to be no different. (A Sea of Blue)
- Men’s basketball scholarship chart – St. John’s Red Storm: Analyzing the Red Storm’s roster from now until 2016. (Rumble in the Garden)
- Top 10 Famous UK Fans (subject to change at any time): A countdown of Kentucky’s top 10 celebrity fans. (Kentucky Sports Radio)
- UCLA Basketball: The Anderson Analogy: A look at the strange career of Jerime Anderson. (Bruins Nation)