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Message: [QUOTE="ThabeetDown, post: 4352411, member: 4336"] [I]But Gavin insisted that neither Pikiell’s Connecticut roots, nor the Rutgers coach’s relationship with his father (the two didn’t know each other all that well), had a big impact on his decision. “He’s from Connecticut, but that didn’t really have much to do with it,” Griffiths said. “It’s just more that he’s a really good guy and a good coach. He made me feel like Rutgers is a good place for me.” “It was a cool connection,” Griffiths added, “but it didn’t really have much of an impact.”[/I] I could have lived with Pikiell having a relationship with Gavin's father as being the reason losing him, but the fact that wasn't a factor is tough to swallow. The flagship university for the state should never lose out on an in-state recruit they target, unless they choose a Duke/Kentucky/UNC/Kansas etc. Losing him to Rutgers is embarrassing. Good for Gavin for thinking Rutgers is the best place for him, selfishly I hope he made a mistake ha. I saw Justin Edwards play in-person earlier this year, he would have easily played D-1 minutes this past year as a junior in HS. Just a tremendous 3-level scorer with a great feel for the game matched with next-level athleticism. The only thing that will stop him from being a 1-and-done is his attitude. As long as he doesn't go to Nova I'll live with not getting him, assuming he goes to one of those bigger name schools. [/QUOTE]