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tcf15 said:
I've read that the Florida visit did not go so well, so they may have some ground to make up.
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Can you provide us with any more info regarding the source, his credibility and what didn't go well? I'm still shocked that we haven't heard one word about yesterday! It's like all writers and players were given a gag order. I'm sure the kid is being very private but someone has to have some feedback. I tweeted our players last night, nobody will say a word. Hopefully Zagoria or Meyer or someone gives us something soon.
 
Pudge said:
PEEGS isn't a NCState guy. He has been the prime internet guy for Indiana University ... for forever. I am not sure why he writes "with a NC State slant"; but, he might pick up extra money around other sites for articles like these after visits.
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There was a photo of Abu that was credited to the peegs guy, which is why his name is showing up. The article was written by the main NC State guy on TOS.

FlaHusky said:
Can you provide us with any more info regarding the source, his credibility and what didn't go well? I'm still shocked that we haven't heard one word about yesterday! It's like all writers and players were given a gag order. I'm sure the kid is being very private but someone has to have some feedback. I tweeted our players last night, nobody will say a word. Hopefully Zagoria or Meyer or someone gives us something soon.
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@FlaHusky Didn't mean to come off as having a direct source, just the vibe that I'm getting from all the NC State and Florida boards that I could find (free and premium). I read one post that came from a friend of the walk-on who hosted Abu on his visit to the NC State campus. While hosting, the kid heard that the Florida visit didn't go so well. There were other posters from Florida boards who mentioned that Abu had gotten into Florida for a visit at 5pm and immediately left the next morning, and some Florida insiders seem to believe that they are out of the Abu race. Also (purely speculation on my part), there was a recent article from Zags how Florida is pushing really hard to get Trey Lyles, and Billy Donavon is the lead recruiter for Lyles. Maybe Donavon wants Lyles more than Abu, and that was made apparent on his visit?

Regarding the visit last night, the only thing that I could find, which was retweeted by 3, was this from someone who appears to be associated with Abu's AAU team:
Bojangles ‏@HDreamsM_RT 16h
Took the young boy to a UCONN visit today and had him speak with the young homie Bazz and Coach Ollie. Great program

But I agree, it has been quiet considering he was on campus yesterday. Almost too quiet. I wonder what's up.
 
Thanks for the article FriarJ.

Really hope we get this guy; it's going to hurt if we don't.
 
"But I agree, it has been quiet considering he was on campus yesterday. Almost too quiet. I wonder what's up. "

"I tweeted our players last night, nobody will say a word."

Wishful thinking: maybe he provisionally committed to UConn but wants it kept hush-hush until his public announcement.
 
Rico444 said:
Thanks for the article FriarJ.

Really hope we get this guy; it's going to hurt if we don't.
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Why? As Fishy so eloquently stated, there are no must get recruits. I think it's obvious the staff wants him so we should too but if not the staff will move on to other targets and whoever UConn does get will be a good player.
 
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This is kind of a strange recruitment. Usually when you're two weeks from the announcement date, and the kid has already visited every school, there is at least a leader leaked and usually one school that's rumored to be eliminated. The kid is obviously keeping this very close to the vest, and at this point I honestly wouldn't be at all surprised by him picking any of the four schools.
 
champs99and04 said:
This is kind of a strange recruitment. Usually when you're two weeks from the announcement date, and the kid has already visited every school, there is at least a leader leaked and usually one school that's rumored to be eliminated. The kid is obviously keeping this very close to the vest, and at this point I honestly wouldn't be at all surprised by him picking any of the four schools.
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It's hard to tell your friend you aren't making good on your promise to play together.
 
tcf15 said:
There was a photo of Abu that was credited to the peegs guy, which is why his name is showing up. The article was written by the main NC State guy on TOS.


@FlaHusky Didn't mean to come off as having a direct source, just the vibe that I'm getting from all the NC State and Florida boards that I could find (free and premium). I read one post that came from a friend of the walk-on who hosted Abu on his visit to the NC State campus. While hosting, the kid heard that the Florida visit didn't go so well. There were other posters from Florida boards who mentioned that Abu had gotten into Florida for a visit at 5pm and immediately left the next morning, and some Florida insiders seem to believe that they are out of the Abu race. Also (purely speculation on my part), there was a recent article from Zags how Florida is pushing really hard to get Trey Lyles, and Billy Donavon is the lead recruiter for Lyles. Maybe Donavon wants Lyles more than Abu, and that was made apparent on his visit?

Regarding the visit last night, the only thing that I could find, which was retweeted by 3, was this from someone who appears to be associated with Abu's AAU team:
Bojangles ‏@HDreamsM_RT 16h
Took the young boy to a UCONN visit today and had him speak with the young homie Bazz and Coach Ollie. Great program

But I agree, it has been quiet considering he was on campus yesterday. Almost too quiet. I wonder what's up.
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It was pretty quiet after Daniels visited also. I just think Ollie let's kids leak stuff if they want to, it won't come from UConn. Not saying an silent verbal was given just that if Abu doesn't want it leaked, it won't be leaked by UConn.

I think Abu is still deciding personally.
 
OkaForPrez said:
It's hard to tell your friend you aren't making good on your promise to play together.
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Between Terrell, and Cooley being the coach that has recruited him the longest, Providence is probably the school with the biggest emotional pull for him. I don't know how much that factors in, but I agree Providence is the school he'd have the toughest time saying no to.
 
champs99and04 said:
Between Terrell, and Cooley being the coach that has recruited him the longest, Providence is probably the school with the biggest emotional pull for him. I don't know how much that factors in, but I agree Providence is the school he'd have the toughest time saying no to.
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Kid has been a UConn fan growing up. That doesn't mean it's the best place for him, but it does have sentimental value.
 
upstater said:
Kid has been a UConn fan growing up. That doesn't mean it's the best place for him, but it does have sentimental value.
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It led Drummond to UConn. But he was a uconn lock since he was born.
 
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tcf15 said:
There was a photo of Abu that was credited to the peegs guy, which is why his name is showing up. The article was written by the main NC State guy on TOS.


@FlaHusky Didn't mean to come off as having a direct source, just the vibe that I'm getting from all the NC State and Florida boards that I could find (free and premium). I read one post that came from a friend of the walk-on who hosted Abu on his visit to the NC State campus. While hosting, the kid heard that the Florida visit didn't go so well. There were other posters from Florida boards who mentioned that Abu had gotten into Florida for a visit at 5pm and immediately left the next morning, and some Florida insiders seem to believe that they are out of the Abu race. Also (purely speculation on my part), there was a recent article from Zags how Florida is pushing really hard to get Trey Lyles, and Billy Donavon is the lead recruiter for Lyles. Maybe Donavon wants Lyles more than Abu, and that was made apparent on his visit?

Regarding the visit last night, the only thing that I could find, which was retweeted by 3, was this from someone who appears to be associated with Abu's AAU team:
Bojangles ‏@HDreamsM_RT 16h
Took the young boy to a UCONN visit today and had him speak with the young homie Bazz and Coach Ollie. Great program

But I agree, it has been quiet considering he was on campus yesterday. Almost too quiet. I wonder what's up.
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Tcf, thanks for the additional info, much appreciated. It's like this kid is the Keyser Soze of college basketball recruits.
 
FlaHusky said:
Tcf, thanks for the additional info, much appreciated. It's like this kid is the Keyser Soze of college basketball recruits.
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The odd thing about that story is that Abu visited Florida after NC State so how would the friend of the walk-on have overheard Abu talking about his Florida visit?
 
upstater said:
The odd thing about that story is that Abu visited Florida after NC State so how would the friend of the walk-on have overheard Abu talking about his Florida visit?
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Sorry, I misread the post. Here was the original:
staats hosted Abu on his visit...said it was hard to show him a great time because no one was in town, but it seemed he still enjoyed himself. staats said that he heard Abu's trip to FL did not go very well...he said he feels pretty good about our chances. caught up with him last night. ​
 
Abu has said nice things about all four schools. I will consider us very fortunate in the event he chooses UConn. He would be a big piece of the next championship run, in the event we do not cut down the nets this season.
 
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I know someone who is in Abu's "inner circle" who is involved with the decision but he won't tell me squat. Wouldn't even give me a hint. I was hoping for at least something.
 
PC fans are happy about the Abu quote on Ollie posted early ("Ollie will do great things whether he gets me or not.") Sounds like a death knell. But in that same interview, this is what he said about PC:

Packaged deals rarely occur, but Abu and Terrell have long talked about attending the same college.
"A packaged deal has always been the thing with Jared and I, for a little while honestly," Abu said. "There is a chance with one school left out of four I guess. It's an option we are weighing and definitely possible."

Seems a little Bill Belichick has seeped into Abu's interview style. I like it.
 
3uconn said:
@Coach_Boswell: Great visit yesterday at UCONN, they are doing special things down in CT

This is his AAU coach. Looks great!
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This is the best news. Have to admit, I was getting a negative feeling about landing him. Sounds like Florida is out and things are looking up for us.
 
PC poster says it's down to URI and Ok St. for Terrell. Not sure how accurate but that would be good news.
 
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Chief00 said:
I think Sept is going to be a special month.
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Pretty excited!

1 year ago, we were quite a mess in September.

Transfers, new coach, postseason ban. We were dooooooomed!
 
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