April 2012 Basketball Wiretap

Arizona State Hires Larry Greer, Expects To Add Eric Musselman

Aug 31, 2012 11:08 PM

Larry Greer, a former assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers, has accepted an offer to join Herb Sendek’s staff at Arizona State.

Greer spent four seasons as the Blazers' advanced scout before Nate McMillan promoted him to assistant last offseason.

Eric Musselman is expected to join Sendek’s staff early next week, according to a report.

Musselman last season coached the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA's developmental league.

Chris Haynes/CSNNE

Tags: South Bay Lakers, Arizona State Sun Devils, Pacific-12 Conference, NCAA, NBA, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Sources: Arizona State Wants To Hire Assistant Coach With NBA Ties

Aug 31, 2012 10:55 AM

Arizona State coach Herb Sendek would like to add at least one assistant with NBA ties, according to sources with knowledge of Sendek's plans.

Sources confirmed that Eric Musselman is a candidate to join Sendek's staff.

Doug Haller/Arizona Republic

Tags: Arizona State Sun Devils, Pacific-12 Conference, NCAA, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Jabari Parker Takes Unofficial Visit To BYU

Aug 31, 2012 10:54 AM

Jabari Parker made an unofficial visit on Thursday to Brigham Young, according to multiple sources.

Parker named BYU as one of 10 college programs he is considering with a year to go before he graduates from high school.

Parker’s list includes, in no particular order: BYU, DePaul, Duke, Florida, Georgetown, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina and Stanford.

Andy Katz/ESPN

Tags: Jabari Parker, Brigham Young Cougars, Mountain West Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Sources: Eric Musselman In Talks To Join Arizona State Coaching Staff

Aug 30, 2012 10:44 AM

Eric Musselman has had serious conversations with Arizona State coach Herb Sendek about joining the Suns Devils staff, multiple sources confirmed.

Musselman’s addition would help fill the vacancies left by former ASU assistants Scott Pera and Lamont Smith.

Pera left for Penn and Smith departed for Washington.

Andy Katz/ESPN

Tags: South Bay Lakers, Arizona State Sun Devils, Pacific-12 Conference, NCAA, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Dez Wells Visiting Kentucky

Aug 29, 2012 6:36 PM

Dez Wells is visiting Kentucky on Wednesday.

Wells was expelled from Xavier on August 3rd and denied an appeal despite no legal charges being leveled against him.

Wells will also visit Memphis and Maryland with a decision likely coming on Monday.

Dave Telep/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Dez Wells, Maryland Terrapins, Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats, Memphis Tigers, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting, NCAA Transfer, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Nerlens Noel Under Further Investigation By NCAA

Aug 23, 2012 12:04 AM

The NCAA has intensified its investigation into the recruitment of Nerlens Noel, with two enforcement officials traveling to Noel’s New Hampshire prep school for a three-hour meeting earlier this month.

Noel, the top prospect in the 2012 class, is being investigated to determine how he paid for unofficial visits to Louisville, Kentucky and Syracuse.

Noel told CBS Sports earlier this month that he'd been academically cleared to play at Kentucky.

Pete Thamel/Sports Illustrated

Tags: Nerlens Noel, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Muhammad, Anthony Davis Perceived As Having 'Dirtiest Recruitments' Over Past Decade

Aug 22, 2012 10:31 AM

Shabazz Muhammad and Anthony Davis were voted by nearly 100 colleges as having the 'perceived dirtiest recruitment' over the past 10 years.

Muhammad received 15 percent of the vote, while Davis received 13 percent.

John Wall, Kyle Anderson and O.J. Mayo received seven percent apiece, followed by Derrick Rose at six percent.

“This deal was done for a long time," said one coach about Muhammad's situation with UCLA. "The other rumors and stuff were just smoke and mirrors. People on the inside knew this deal was done. I mean, he turned Kentucky down.”

Kentucky's ability to secure Davis also drew suspicions.

"I've never seen a recruitment get shut down as quickly as that one got shut down," said one coach. "I don't know how they did it. But it was a strong play."

Anderson committed to UCLA before Muhammad.

“A kid doesn't go across the country to a school that doesn't fit his style of play – and turn down some of the top East coast schools – without it being unfair," said a coach. "It doesn't make sense from a basketball standpoint.”

CBS Sports

Tags: Shabazz Muhammad, Anthony Davis, John Wall, Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo, UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans, Kentucky Wildcats, Memphis Tigers, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Jabari Bird, Aaron Gordon To Visit California, Colorado As Package Duo

Aug 22, 2012 12:25 AM

Jabari Bird and Aaron Gordon, two of the top recruits in the class of 2013, are set to visit California on Sept. 1 and take a trip to Colorado on Sept. 8.

"Right now those two visits we will take together," Bird told 247sports. "I don't know how to put it, but we aren't a package deal but we are. Don't be shocked to see us both play at the same college. It isn't a required thing but we like all the same schools."

Bird has narrowed his list of schools to four.

"I have Cal and Washington as my top two you could say and then there is Colorado and Oregon," Bird said. "Those are my final four schools I will be looking at."

Matt Prehm/247sports.com (via Percy Allen/Seattle Times)

Tags: Jabari Bird, Aaron Gordon, Colorado Buffaloes, California Golden Bears, Pacific-12 Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Xavier Expels Dezmine Wells

Aug 21, 2012 4:40 PM

Xavier has expelled Dezmine Wells for "a serious violation of the Code of Student Conduct."

Wells was an Atlantic-10 Conference All-Rookie member, starting 32 games and averaging 9.8 points.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Dez Wells, Xavier Musketeers, NCAA, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Cezar Guerrero Transfers From Oklahoma State

Aug 20, 2012 6:13 PM

Cezar Guerrero has received his release to transfer from Oklahoma State.

Guerrero intends to transfer to a school closer to his home in the Los Angeles area.

Guerrero averaged 5.6 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game as a freshman with the Cowboys.

Evan Daniels/Scout.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Cezar Guerrero, Oklahoma State Cowboys, NCAA, NCAA Transfer, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Sources: Marcus Jordan Will Not Return To UCF

Jeff Goodman/CBSSports

Chier Ajou Cleared To Play For Northwestern

Chris Emma/Scout.com

Rodney Purvis Awaiting NCAA Clearance

Bret Strelow/ Fayetteville Observer

Dan Leibovitz May Leave Penn For Bobcats

Jeff Goodman/CBSSports (Via Jonathan Tannenwald/Philly.com)

Rob Murphy Decides To Stay At Eastern Michigan, Turning Down Magic Offer

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16 Top Nike Teams Commit To Special Phil Knight Tournament In 2017

Andy Katz/ESPN

Ricky Ledo Waiting For Eligibility Ruling Before Enrolling At Providence

Kevin McNamara/Providence Journal

Shabazz Muhammad Ruled Ineligible For UCLA's China Exhibitions

Jeff Borzello/CBS Sports

Rob Murphy Leaves Eastern Michigan For Scouting Position With Magic

Graham Couch/MLive

Worldwide Wes' Influence On College Recruiting Considered Overblown By 37 Percent Of Coaches

Jeff Goodman/CBS Sports