Recruiting notes: Most of the IndyStar Junior All-Stars haven't chosen colleges
Based on the large number of early in-state commitments there has been in recent years, it might be surprising to note that only three of the 18 IndyStar Indiana Junior All-Stars have pledged to a college.
James Blackmon Jr., who will transfer to Marion from Fort Wayne Bishop Luers for his senior year after his father, James Blackmon Sr., was named the coach there on Wednesday, is committed to Indiana. Another of the six core members, Greensburg guard Bryant McIntosh, is committed to Indiana State. Wapahani’s Grant Evans, a member of the North group, is committed to Wright State.
Plymouth’s Mack Mercer, a core selection, is one of the 15 uncommitted Junior All-Stars when it comes to his college plans. The 6-9 Mercer was offered a scholarship this week by new Ball State coach James Whitford, adding to a list that includes Valparaiso, Belmont, Boston College, Indiana State, Kent State, Vermont, Rice and Miami of Ohio.
Bucks take the lead but still lose to Heat--
Miami Herald
Norris Cole and Mario Chalmers defended Jennings with help from their friends.
Hobbled Dwyane Wade struggles in Miami Heat’s win over Bucks--
Miami Herald
“We’re not one guy, two guys, three guys,” Wade said. “Everyone who came in there can make an impact. Birdman made a big impact tonight. Norris Cole made a big impact tonight. Guys can pick guys up, and that’s what we’re about.”
LeBron James, Ray Allen power Miami Heat past Bucks to take 3-0 lead--
Miami Herald
The bulk of the run came with James directing the Heat’s four second-rotation reserves: Shane Battier, Chris Andersen, Norris Cole and Ray Allen. As if they’ve played together for years, Andersen and James once again provided the key second-half spark. Allen and Cole did the rest from behind the arc.
Spoelstra: We shouldn't have to rely on a bench burst--
South Florida Sun Sentinel
While Chris Andersen, Norris Cole, Ray Allen and Shane Battier were uplifting off the bench in the series' first two games, Spoelstra bristled at the notion of his team being able to "flip a switch" when needed.
Former Flame Excels in Pro Basketball--
uicflames.com
Detroit’s Steward verbally commits to Youngstown St.--
Mahoning Valley Tribune Chronicle
Dante Exum and Team Australia--
Run The Floor
Watching Australian players enter the NCAA and become stars isn't anything unusual, so hopefully Exum will stick around long enough to make his mark. Plenty of other star foreign players take routes to the NBA which don't include American colleges at all.
Regardless, it got me wondering who this year's All Australian team would have been. Here's mine.
Matthew Dellavedova, Senior, St. Mary's (15.8 ppg, 6.4 apg, 117.3 oRtg)
Brock Motum, Senior, Washington State (18.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 104.4 oRtg)
Ryan Broekhoff, Senior, Valparaiso (15.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 119.9 oRtg)
Cody Ellis, Senior, St. Louis (10.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 102.4 oRtg)
Hugh Greenwood, Sophomore, New Mexico (7.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 104.1 oRtg)
Breaking down the series: Heat vs. Bucks--
Miami Herald
BENCH
Heat: The best in the Big 3 era, with a Hall-of-Fame-caliber shooter (Ray Allen), a savvy shooter/defender enjoying his best season ever from three-point range (Shane Battier), a much-improved backup point guard (Norris Cole) and an quintessential energy man (Chris Andersen). Rashard Lewis and Mike Miller can contribute if needed.
• Bucks: Milwaukee has some quality depth, with dangerous shooters J.J. Redick (14.1 points per game) and Mike Dunleavy, emerging center John Henson and hustling Luc Mbah a Moute. Coach Jim Boylan said he doesn’t expect to use Sam Dalembert or Drew Gooden.
• Edge: Heat.
THE 2013 MID-MAJOR FRESHMEN ALL-AMERICA TEAM--
CollegeInsider.com
April 8, 2013
ATLANTA, GA -- The 2013 CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Freshmen All-America team was announced. Rather selecting a first, second, third team and honorable mentions; the Mid-Major Freshmen All-America squad is just one team.
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Bryn Forbes 6-3 Cleveland State
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Jordan Fouse 6-7 Green Bay
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Which schools lie the most about player's heights?--
Run The Floor
But the Portsmouth Invitational (PIT) just happened, which is an event where college seniors get to work out and play games in front of NBA scouts. And NBA scouts aren't interested in accounting shenanigans, they want to understand their product. So they measure players in bare feet.
I took these measurements and compared them to what each player's school had them listed. We can assume that anyone with a discrepancy around an inch was still an honest measurement by the college, but it just included shoes. An inch and a half starts to get stretchy. At three inches, we're pretty much in wtf territory.
Here is the complete chart, and if you're unfamiliar with some of the players they are listed below according to their school.
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player college
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Nick Minnerath Detroit (+2.50)
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Ryan Broekhoff Valparaiso (+1.50)
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One of the first things that jumps out is the block of three at the top. Illinois State, Kent State and VMI all had players listed three inches taller than they actually are. Last year at the PIT the biggest exaggeration was 2.5 inches. This year there were four players which exceeded that.
Just below those four you'll find Detroit's Nick Minnerath (+2.25 inches). At last year's PIT, his teammate Eli Holman was listed at +2.50, which was the biggest discrepancy of the year. Clearly, Detroit needs a new measuring tape.
Forbes Named to CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Freshman All-America Team--
csuvikings.com
Detroit basketball signs transfer Patrick Onwenu--
The Detroit News
Loyola Of Chicago Moving To The MVC--
Campus Insiders
Coaching controversy embroils ex-suburban star--
Daily Herald
Former UWGB coach Dick Bennett: Coaches have to adjust in wake of scandals--
Green Bay Press Gazette
