NCAA WiretapApril 2012 NCAA Wiretap

Wiggins Nearing Decision On Whether To Jump To Class Of 2013

Jul 30, 2012 10:42 PM

Andrew Wiggins will make a decision sometime soon on whether to jump to the class of 2013.

 “He does understand that when he makes the jump into the college world, everything changes. Life changes,” Wiggins’ AAU coach Mike George said. “It’s not just a basketball decision. It’s a life decision. You have to do what makes the most sense for your life.”

Wiggins will consult with his family and coaches over the next few weeks before making a decision.

Amid talk of reclassification, John Calipari traveled to Brampton, Ontario on Saturday to catch the 6-foot-7 small forward at the Caribana Classic Basketball camp.

“It’s who’s recruiting him hardest. That’s what counts. That’s what he wants to see,” George said. “If he’s playing, you better have a coach there front and center. And it better be the head coach. And if it’s not – you have a problem.”

Ben Roberts/Lexington Herald-Leader

Tags: Andrew Wiggins, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting, NBA, High School Misc Rumor, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Tyler Dorsey Set To Transfer To Las Vegas Findley Prep

Jul 30, 2012 10:46 AM

Tyler Dorsey plans to transfer to Las Vegas Findley Prep from Ribet Academy in Los Angeles.

"I want to be on that big stage, play that national schedule," Dorsey said. "I'm just ready to play all the top players and teams in the country."

Dorsey, a 6-foot-4 combo guard who is rated as a top-15 prospect in the class of 2015, has scholarship offers from Connecticut, USC, Oregon State and Arizona.

"My strengths are playing overall, being a triple-double guy and (to) do everything on the court," Dorsey said.

Tristan Aird/Las Vegas Review Journal

Tags: Tyler Dorsey, High School, NCAA, High School Misc Rumor

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Perry Ellis Emerges As Most Impressive Newcomer For Kansas In Workouts

Jul 30, 2012 10:45 AM

Perry Ellis has been the most impressive newcomer for Kansas during their summer workouts.

Ellis is a 6-foot-8 forward out of Wichita Heights High School.

Andy Katz/ESPN

Tags: Perry Ellis, Kansas Jayhawks, NCAA, NCAA B-Ball IQ

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Self Identifies McLemore As Best NBA Prospect On Kansas Roster

Jul 30, 2012 10:43 AM

Bill Self has identified Ben McLemore as the top NBA prospect on the Kansas roster for the 12-13 season.

But Elijah Johnson will be the player most likely to be called upon when the Jayhawks need a bucket.

McLemore sat out last season due to being academically ineligible.

Andy Katz/ESPN

Tags: Ben McLemore, Kansas Jayhawks, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Krzyzewski Will Continue To Be Involved With USA Basketball After London

Jul 29, 2012 11:11 AM

Mike Krzyzewski will continue to be involved with USA Basketball after stepping down as the team’s head coach.

Krzyzewski has said that the London Olympics will be his last coaching the United States.

“Let’s win and then figure that out,” Krzyzewski said. “I’ll be involved. It would be not a real smart thing to have someone who has been involved in this for seven years not to have some input in the future.

“I’ve lived this. I have a feel for it. I know the international community, the international game. Just going through the experience of doing this for seven years with the practices, the media, the culture differences, you want to make sure that you don’t just bury historic and institutional knowledge about those things. Jerry is going to keep on. My relationship with him is as close as it can be. I’ll be involved in some way.”

Jerry Colangelo, who will stick around after the London games, said the decision is easy.

“It’s pretty simple,” Colangelo said. “He can be involved as long as he wants to be as long as I’m involved. I don’t have another thing to take up my time. I would be hard-pressed not to have some involvement from Coach K going forward.

“We’ve grown so much over these last eight years and what he’s done in terms of developing this culture, it would be really hard to see us going forward without some involvement on his part.

“It’s really his call.”

Steve Wiseman/Durham Herald Sun

Tags: NCAA, NBA, National, National Olympics

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Kevin Ware Becoming Louisville's Biggest Surprise During Workouts

Jul 28, 2012 11:02 AM

Keith Ware has been the biggest surprise to Rick Pitino during Louisville's summer workouts.

Ware was brought in midseason, which Pitino reflects as not being fair to him.

Ware made an impact despite limited minutes and is expected to be a significant rotation player.

Andy Katz/ESPN

Tags: Kevin Ware, Louisville Cardinals, NCAA, NCAA B-Ball IQ

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Calipari Impressed With Willie Cauley's Workouts

Jul 28, 2012 10:59 AM

John Calipari has been impressed with Willie Cauley during summer workouts.

Calipari will try to play the 6-10 Cauley and center Nerlens Noel together during the season.

Cauley was the fourth highest rated incoming freshman for Kentucky behind Noel, Alex Poythress and Archie Goodwin.

Andy Katz/ESPN

Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, NCAA, NCAA B-Ball IQ

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Nerlens Noel Expected To Pass Final Classes, Arrive On Campus In August

Jul 28, 2012 10:57 AM

John Calipari expects Nerlens Noel to be eligible and on campus next month.

Noel has been finishing up his two final classes this summer and could not participate in workouts.

Andy Katz/ESPN

Tags: Nerlens Noel, Kentucky Wildcats, NCAA

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Anthony Bennett Cleared By NCAA Eligibility Center

Jul 27, 2012 1:28 AM

Anthony Bennett has been cleared by the NCAA eligibility center to play this fall, UNLV coach Dave Rice confirmed Thursday.

“We are excited for Anthony and for our team,” Rice said. “(Senior Associate Athletics Director/Compliance) Eric Toliver and (Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services) David Jackson worked very hard on the waiver.”

Bennett should be a full participant when the Rebels open their regular season on Nov. 12.

Taylor Bern/Las Vegas Sun

Tags: Anthony Bennett, UNLV Runnin' Rebels, Mountain West Conference, NCAA, NBA

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Kentucky Extends Offer To Cliff Alexander

Jul 25, 2012 10:59 AM

Cliff Alexander recently received a scholarship offer from Kentucky, adding to his list of Michigan State and Ohio State.

"I talked to (Calipari) the day before the offer and he said he wanted to coach me," Alexander said. "The next day I got a text from Coach Orlando (Antigua) that I have a scholarship offer. It is something I've been waiting for a long time."

The 6-foot-9 Alexander, who is considered a top-10 prospect in the class of 2014, is believed to be favoring Kentucky and Michigan State.

"That is not the case," Alexander said. "I just like the coaching staffs (at Michigan State and Kentucky). That's it."

Mike Helfgot/Chicago Tribune

Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Terry Rozier To Attend Hargrave Military Academy

Jody Demling/Scout (via Twitter)

BeeJay Anya Considering Visit To Indiana

Wayne Staats/Inside The Hall

Aaron Gordon To Take Trip To Kentucky

Ben Roberts/Herald-Leader

Michigan PG Nik Stauskas Receives Direction From Steve Nash

Mark Snyder/Detroit Free Press

Andrew Wiggins Receiving Most Fervent Recruiting From Florida State, Kentucky

Ben Roberts/Herald-Leader

Wiggins Hasn't Given Much Thought To Reclassifying

Jim Halley/USA TODAY

Chris Walker Commits To Florida, Predicts National Title

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Aaron Gordon Still Has Arizona, Washington As Top Two Choices

Scott Coleman/SB Nation

Julius Randle Stresses Versatility, Doesn't Want To Be Limited To Specific Position

Bret Strelow/ Fayetteville Observer

Jabari Parker To Sit With Right Foot Fracture

Mike Helfgot/Chicago Tribune

Michigan Wary Of Recruiting 'One-And-Done' Type Players

Mark Snyder/Detroit Free Press

Tyus Jones, Jahlil Okafor Plan To Attend Same School

Marcus R. Fuller/Pioneer Press

Jabari Parker To Have MRI On Injured Heel, Miss July AAU Circuit

Mike Helfgot/Chicago Tribune (Via Sporting News)

Jabari Parker Puts Emphasis On Offensive System, Wants To Play Both Forward Positions

Nima Zarrabi/SLAM

Tyus Jones Expected To Visit Baylor

Josh Friemel/Dallas Morning News

Wiggins Believes Canada Could Win Gold If Olympics Moved To U23 Format

Adam Zagoria/ZagsBlog

Anthony Bennett Not Yet Cleared To Play For UNLV

Sporting News

Jabari Parker Lists 10 Schools, Targets November Decision

Beth Harris/Associated Press

Josiah Turner Seeks Start In Europe, D-League Instead Of SMU Transfer

Jeff Eisenberg/Yahoo! Sports

Andrew Wiggins May Reclassify To Class Of 2013

Adam Zagoria/ZagsBlog.com