Big 12 Conference WiretapApril 2012 Big 12 Conference Wiretap

Tyus Jones Plans To Visit Baylor

Apr 29, 2012 3:30 PM

Tyus Jones, rated the nation’s top point guard in the class of 2014, is planning to visit Baylor in a couple of weeks.

Jones is also believed to be considering Michigan State, Duke and Minnesota.

Jeff Borzello/CBSSports.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Tyus Jones, Baylor Bears, Big 12 Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Mark Lyons Will Visit Kansas, Arizona, Kentucky

Apr 25, 2012 10:21 AM

Former Xavier guard Mark Lyons is set to visit Kansas, Arizona, and Kentucky, his prep school coach, Jason Smith, confirmed.

Lyons, a 6-foot-1 combo guard, averaged 15.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists last season at Xavier.

Kansas City Star

Tags: Mark Lyons, Xavier Musketeers, Kansas Jayhawks, Big 12 Conference, NCAA, NCAA Transfer

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Kansas Extends Offer To Chris McCullough

Apr 25, 2012 10:15 AM

Chris McCullough, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward, received a scholarship offer on Tuesday from Kansas.

McCullough is a top-15 prospect in the class of 2014.

“I’m looking for playing time as a freshman and want a school with a good graduation rate,” McCullough said. “I want an up-tempo, fast-pace team that uses the pick and roll.”

Lawrence Journal World

Tags: Kansas Jayhawks, Big 12 Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Thomas Robinson Signs With Agent Tony Dutt

Apr 25, 2012 10:12 AM

Thomas Robinson will be represented by Tony Dutt and Rivals Sports Group, according to a source.

Dutt’s client list includes former Kansas players Marcus and Markieff Morris.

Robinson is projected as a top-5 in this year’s draft.

Chris Broussard/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Thomas Robinson, Kansas Jayhawks, Big 12 Conference, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Quincy Miller Opts To Enter Draft

Apr 24, 2012 10:43 PM

Quincy Miller has changed his mind and will declare for the NBA draft instead of returning to Baylor.

"On April 10, I kind of rushed my decision because I had a lot of pressure to make a decision," Miller said. "I let the decision get to me. Every ballplayer has dreamed of being an NBA player. I also wanted to finish this semester without the distraction, and I've done that.

"It's going to be disappointing to some fans. I apologize if I excited too many people, but I feel like this is the best move for me. I love Baylor so much. I love the campus. I love the university. I love everything about Baylor. But I think, for myself right now, this was best for me."

Miller, who was the co-Big 12 freshman of the year, is projected as a mid first round pick.

Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Quincy Miller, Baylor Bears, Big 12 Conference, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft Declarations

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Elijah Johnson Underwent Successful Knee Surgery

Apr 22, 2012 6:58 PM

Elijah Johnson underwent surgery to have floating particles removed from his left knee.

Johnson will return to the court in six to eight weeks, Kansas coach Bill Self indicated.

“The reason we’re not going to bring him back sooner is there’s no reason to rush it,” Self said, explaining, “it was a scope. There was some swelling. When you have floating particles, they need to get in there and clean it up. By the middle of June he should be close to 100 percent. He should be good to go in June. This will not set him back at all.”

Johnson averaged 10.2 points, 3.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds this past season.

Lawrence Journal World

Tags: Elijah Johnson, Kansas Jayhawks, Big 12 Conference, NCAA, NCAA Injury

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Sterling Gibbs Transferring To Seton Hall

Apr 20, 2012 4:19 PM

Sterling Gibbs, a 6-1, 185-pound guard formerly of the University of Texas, has selected Seton Hall as his new destination.

Gibbs averaged just 7.5 minutes and 2.6 points per game for the Longhorns as a freshman this past season.

"I’ve had a great year at Texas," Gibbs said in a statement released by Texas at the time of his transfer. "I’ve improved as a basketball player and as a person during my time here. If my decision had to do with basketball only, I would not be leaving Texas. But my decision is family-related and involves more than basketball."

Newark Star-Ledger

Tags: Sterling Gibbs, Texas Longhorns, Seton Hall Pirates, Big 12 Conference, American Athletic Conference, NCAA

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Jabari Parker Plans To Narrow List To Five

Apr 19, 2012 3:25 PM

Jabari Parker wants to narrow his extensive list to a final five later this spring. Parker is considering offers from Kentucky, Duke, Kansas, North Carolina and Illinois, among others.

The 6-foot-8 forward led Chicago Simeon High to 33-1 record and a third straight state championship this past season.

He has one more state title than Simeon alum Derrick Rose, with one season to go.

"He's good, a polished player to be so young," says Rose, who gets to keep an eye on Parker while he leads his hometown Chicago Bulls. "Has the will to win, and that's all you need."

Champaign-Urbana News Gazette

Tags: Jabari Parker, North Carolina Tar Heels, Illinois Fighting Illini, Duke Blue Devils, Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Allerik Freeman Expands List To Include Duke, UCLA, Ohio State

Apr 18, 2012 5:58 PM

Allerik Freeman has expanded his list of potential college destinations to include Duke, UCLA, and Ohio State.

“Like most kids he had a change of heart and added UCLA and Ohio State,” Freeman’s high school coach, Ty Baumgardner said.

“Just in the last couple of weeks, Duke has shown some interest. Coach [Chris] Collins and Al have had some communication through email. Word is Coach K is going to watch him this weekend.”

Freeman, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound guard out of Charlotte, NC., is also considering Villanova and Kansas.

ZagsBlog.com

Tags: Allerik Freeman, Duke Blue Devils, Kansas Jayhawks, Villanova Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, UCLA Bruins, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, American Athletic Conference, Pacific-12 Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Tony Parker Trims List To Five, Plans To Announce Next Week

Apr 15, 2012 12:43 PM

Tony Parker has narrowed his focus down to Ohio State, Kansas, Duke, UCLA and Georgia.

Parker eliminated Memphis and Georgetown from consideration and plans to make his decision late next week.

“I haven’t worked out all of the details yet, but next week is the week,” said Parker. “I’m just ready to get it over with. It’s been a long process, and I’m ready for it to be over. I’m still weighing things out, but I gave myself 'til next week. That’s when it’s happening.”

Sporting News

Tags: Tony Parker, Duke Blue Devils, Kansas Jayhawks, Ohio State Buckeyes, UCLA Bruins, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pacific-12 Conference, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Oriakhi Transfers To Missouri

Kansas City Star

Isaiah Austin Plans To Focus On Defense, Rebounding At Baylor

Sporting News

Tyshawn Taylor Hopes To Be Drafted By Lakers

Daily Kansan

Thomas Robinson Brushes Off Concern Over Height

Daily Kansan

Cameron Ridley Signs With Texas

ESPN.com

Le'Bryan Nash Struggled To Adjust To Competition At College Level

Tulsa World

Oriakhi Trims List To Four

Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Quincy Miller Staying At Baylor

Dallas Morning News

Tony Parker Unlikely To Sign On April 11

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Perry Jones III Declares For Draft

Press Release

Thomas Robinson To Declare For Draft

ESPN.com

Self: McLemore As Talented As Robinson, Taylor

Lawrence Journal World

Khris Middleton Declares For Draft

CBSSports.com

Ohio State Reportedly Out Of Running For Tony Parker

Columbus Dispatch

Oriakhi Plans To Visit UNC, Duke, Kentucky, Missouri

Hearst Media Group

Royce White Aware Anxiety Disorder Could Impact Draft Selection

Des Moines Register

Thomas Robinson Noncommittal About Turning Pro

Lawrence Journal World

J'Covan Brown To Enter Draft

USA Today

Jayhawks Not Intimidated By Davis, Kentucky

Louisville Courier Journal

Harrison Twins Narrow List To Kentucky, Villanova, Maryland, Baylor

Louisville Courier Journal