Sorry no link, I’m on a portable device…

I see the No. 92 ranking, yes, but not a word on the ****.

It was between SDSU and SC, apparently.

Wow.

And this Wheelwright kid knows so much about what he’s just done that he’s banking on the NCAA investigation into Floyd paying OJ Mayo (at least) $1,000 to play for him turning up very little, or that the worst of it will be gone by the time he sets foot on campus.

Character counts, for sure.

Just not as much as that 92 ranking, or the phantom ****.

Look like we have a LOCK.

Sidiki is Arizona bound.
And we should expect him to be at Mid Night Madness.

From by boy AZ…

Sidiki Johnson, a 6-8 junior from St. Raymond’s in the Bronx, listed Arizona, Kentucky, Providence, St. John’s, Marquette, West Virginia, Rutgers, Virginia Tech and Seton Hall.

He said he’s visited Arizona and Kentucky unofficially.

“[Arizona] was great, nice campus,” he said. ” I went to Kentucky a month ago. It was fun, lots of talented players. It was nice out there.”

“As of right now he loves [Arizona],” Bernard Bowen, Johnson’s mentor, told me recently. “He loves the coaching staff. As of right now, Arizona is the top on his list.”

It appears that this top 20 player from the 2012 class wants to commit by August.
The pressure and time of recruiting is just too much.

So, how DOES ARIZONA play into the mix?
And wouldn’t it be something to have a 2012 commit prior to any 2010 or 2011 player-commit.

D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera is a top talent and ranked as the #20 prospect in his class os 2012.
He is extremely strong and stocky and has a great midrange game.
He also knocked down the threes.
Go to the rim easily.

Rivera wants to get his college decision out of the way as soon as possible.

“Its just a lot of pressure right now,” he said.

Arizona, North Carolina, Wake Forest were some of the schools that have been watching his games.

Rivera did comment that he was still open to the possibility of others getting involved.

From today’s LAMB ALERT.

Right from the King Classic…TODAY….

D.Lamb was interviewed again.

Lamb was speculating who would be a good guard to play along side him…

The first was Eric ,because Wall is believed to be one-and -done.

But, if success means anything to Lamb….and it does….

Guess whos been Lamb’s best play maker with him….which other guard ,playing along side of Lamb ….

Do you need one MoMo second to answer?

Lamb’s words today….
King City Classic on Thursday. “Eric Bledsoe, he’d be there if I go there. He and I will be a good backcourt.”
Lamb has already played with MoMo and they two have some good chemistry and results together.

“Lamb listed his schools as Arizona, Kentucky, Kansas, Oklahoma,…”

Boom Boom Pow

3 things come to mind:

UNO: O’Neill’s always been good at going after and getting the guy no one knows about because no one quite needs or, quite frankly, wants him.

At least not yet.

And interestingly enough, the targeted guy himself hasn’t come into his own ’til
late – way late in the game – because he himself doesn’t yet know his worth, his ability, his place.

If I’m that guy and I think O’Neill’s the answer – just look at how he treats players who aren’t quite sure of themselves – I’m in big trouble.

Look at all those “no name, no where” guys O’Neill supposedly had lined up when he thought he’d be following Coach O at UA.

Where are they now?

Where is O’Neill now, and why?

And the slimy, squirrely, weasely one has the nerve to say he now has a better job at SC than he ever had?

Be advised, Washington.

DUCE: The bigs.

With Arizona’s tradition of excellence when recruiting the San Diego area – Flannigan, Walton, Horne come to mind – do we have an in with the 6-9 Johnson man-child?

Everyone knows THE U’s Ohio connections, so do they work in the ‘Cats’ favor when it comes to getting The Cure, otherwise known as Major Payne – all 6-9 of him…and the hurt he’s bound to inflict?

Been a while since Arizona cultivated its Oregon roots Coach O so valued on the recruiting trail; is it time again with the 6-9 Jones?

The big question: Do one of these guys come fitted with New Mexico’s Alex Kirk, the 6-10 Albuquerqueian phenom, who Gopher head man Tubby just offered, or do they come solo to be placed on the blocks with a year older and wiser Natyazhko and Jacobson?

TRES: This should be fun – a little head-to-head-to-head-to-head for Coach Miller with Izzo, Dixon and Herbert for Ziegler’s services!…Here’s saying things go the way of the fight for Kyryl: Miller 2, Izzo 0, Dixon 0, Herbert 0!

and btw, Jessie….Excellent Black Eyed Peas reference

I can remember a few years back which those same words….Raw Talent and Upside…..was used to decribe a former UofA player.

So, is PAYNE the second coming of J.Hill.

What are your inputs and comparisons of these two players?

Miller must have an inside track on Payne…..and J. Hill NBA lottery success should be enough to BRING the PAYNE.

Payne is blowing up ,at the King Classic.

Yes, BOOM BOOM POW.

Arizona’s chances on winning a National Championship depends on the Payne threshold. The THIRD member of the FOUR HorseMen. Maybe.

The Millers’ know the Payne and have recruiting him for some time.

If Arizona is able to lure the PAYNE to the Desert….this would be HUGE.

Can the Millers’ pull it off?

Presently, Miller is trailing. Does Arizona have more than a 25% chance on the Payne?
WV seems to be the light leader.
But, with Bobbie things change quickly.

Especially with his recent news about…Darryle Bryant being suspended indefinitely.
The details of the his actions should be available soon.
But, THE BOTTOM LINE….it happened on Bobbie’s watch.

So, Miller has a GOOD chance to BRING the PAYNE.
At least, the Payne will be visiting Arizona soon.
This is a good sign.

[U]A few notes from the King Classic and the Payne…[/U]

[B] Payne has great raw talent and upside.[/B]

Power forward Adreian Payne (Dayton, Ohio/Jefferson) was terrific.
He displayed the ability to shoot the high-post jumper and even extended his range to the arc.
Payne has a smooth release.

He also made a living at the free-throw line; he posted strong and rebounded in traffic for some timely put backs on the offensive end of the floor.
Payne is a quick leaper who must add strength, but his length allows him to be an excellent shot-blocker.
Payne’s great athletic ability. ”

Go Cats.
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