Shabazz wants to go to a bad team so he can be a star. He pretty much said it. Oh… #14, ESPNU said that UCLA bumped us down to #3 when Shabazz picked them.
Congrats to Shabazz for getting it over with, had a feeling he was going to stay out west and play along side Kyle Anderson. 21. You are right, none of our current players have declared for the draft and that factors into these kids decisions.
Hey…we are all disappointed but lets not trash the kid…it don’t do us or our recruiting any good to trash some kid… Bummer he didn’t choose UK and if we lose Nerlen…so be it…I’m am sure Cal will put a good team on the court next year…
So much for wanting to compete for a championship, or develop your game. Long Beach St., Creighton, St. Louis were ALL rated ahead of UCLA. Duke I could understand, but this guy just wants to jack up 30 shots a game and never make the tourney. Think his coach, desperate for talent, will bench this guy for bad shot decision like Cal would? How about lack of hustle of the defensive end. Cal would have made him work too hard and made him be a TEAM player.
People. He didn’t stay “home”, unless by “home” you mean some place 800 miles away.
Not going to get Noel his mom wants him to go to Georgetown and he said his mom helped him with his choice! That’s why Cal mentioned Willie Cauley, and seemed down, he knows!
There are a ton of coaches that would love a lineup that includes Poythress, Goodwin, Harrow and Wiltjer. If anyone else comes back it makes this a top 5-10 team. If Cal gets a commit from Noel, Bennet, Jefferson, or that Origami feller we are top 1-5 team.
Would hope the NCAA (and, of course, the media) continues to probe whatever concerns it may have had about the amateur status of the newest UCLA signee.
I really am relieved by his decision. I’ve watched him play and heard his dad interviewed. He will not subordinate his game for any team. I wish him the best.
Ya’ll saying stupid things like “Im worried Cal has lost his edge” are nauseating. We will be fine. If these two guys dont come here, they dont belong here. Shabazz’s ego is so big he thinks he can go to UCLA for one year and take it back to its glory days? That sounds like a player that is selfish and motivated for and by self. Not our kind of player-you saw this years team-you think he would have played unselfishly like that? If Nerlens comes here, awesome. If not, in the words of our fan Jay Z, on to the next. To immediately jump to questioning Coach Cal and all that? Makes you look like straight up fools.
We got the guy we wanted – would have been icing to get Muhammed – Cal will get at least one more great recruit – he is a recruiting genius, the absolute best!
Richard, you’re an ass but I kinda like you. At least more than HooHoo. But that’s not saying much. Stick around, this site gets stale without some friction and drama.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
does anyone know how to get the advertisement to go away
April 11th, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Missing out on both guys, do we even have a starting 5?
April 11th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
1: I’m in the same boat…
April 11th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
can we watch this online? anywhere? I dont get ESPN U
April 11th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Howmany
April 11th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Kind of got bad vibes from cal on espnu
April 11th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
#2 no, we will start 3 guys.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Having some technical difficulties with the live blog, cant get this advertisement to go away
Any suggestions?
April 11th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
This is not critical. We will be fine either way.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
i’m worried. if we don’t get one of these guys we’ll only have the #2 ranked class. hope cal isn’t losing his edge
April 11th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Oh well, sure wasted a lot of my time lol
April 11th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
We have good signees, could land a couple more and not counting transfers and jucos. We will compete!
April 11th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
hope bazz don’t go to dook
April 11th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
12, you realize we have the #2 class?
April 11th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Can’t blame Shabazz for staying close to home. Good luck to the kid
April 11th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
i wish ucla all the worst
April 11th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Shabazz needed his shots, Cal doesn’t run like that…
April 11th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Shabazz wants to go to a bad team so he can be a star. He pretty much said it. Oh… #14, ESPNU said that UCLA bumped us down to #3 when Shabazz picked them.
April 11th, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Kyle Anderson looks stoned…..sure he’s not going to Cuse?
April 11th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Shabazz fail…
April 11th, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Gotta understand people…our current Cats have not departed yet. That factors into these kids’ decision
April 11th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Bazz doesn’t want to share the ball, so decided to go to UCLA.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Congrats to Shabazz for getting it over with, had a feeling he was going to stay out west and play along side Kyle Anderson. 21. You are right, none of our current players have declared for the draft and that factors into these kids decisions.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Next time we should pay more $…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
this entire 90 minute show is devoted to only 2 recruits making their decision?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Hey…we are all disappointed but lets not trash the kid…it don’t do us or our recruiting any good to trash some kid… Bummer he didn’t choose UK and if we lose Nerlen…so be it…I’m am sure Cal will put a good team on the court next year…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
We need all #BBN to show class and just unollow these kids if they don’t pick us. Please don’t blast them and give us bad pub.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
#24-How original your post is…NOT! Get lost you Cretin.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
@2 I use Firefox for my browser with the AdBlock plugin, and I never see any ads during liveblogs
April 11th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
25 – ESPN knows when they have a captive audience…..
April 11th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Cal can coach, im not worried. Bazz may want to be oj mayo 2.0…its his life let him live it
April 11th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
UCLA ?!?!?!
BWHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!!!
So much for wanting to compete for a championship, or develop your game. Long Beach St., Creighton, St. Louis were ALL rated ahead of UCLA. Duke I could understand, but this guy just wants to jack up 30 shots a game and never make the tourney. Think his coach, desperate for talent, will bench this guy for bad shot decision like Cal would? How about lack of hustle of the defensive end. Cal would have made him work too hard and made him be a TEAM player.
People. He didn’t stay “home”, unless by “home” you mean some place 800 miles away.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
I’m feeling kind of sick, but I’m sure I’ll look back on this day and laugh when we hang #9 next April! No worries! In Cal we trust!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Not going to get Noel his mom wants him to go to Georgetown and he said his mom helped him with his choice! That’s why Cal mentioned Willie Cauley, and seemed down, he knows!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Boring show
April 11th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Might as well end the live blog before it turns into a pity party! We are already sounding like Louisville fans! “Next Year”
April 11th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
damn, i was looking forward to getting a shabazz t-shirt from fan outfitters…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
There are a ton of coaches that would love a lineup that includes Poythress, Goodwin, Harrow and Wiltjer. If anyone else comes back it makes this a top 5-10 team. If Cal gets a commit from Noel, Bennet, Jefferson, or that Origami feller we are top 1-5 team.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Would hope the NCAA (and, of course, the media) continues to probe whatever concerns it may have had about the amateur status of the newest UCLA signee.
I really am relieved by his decision. I’ve watched him play and heard his dad interviewed. He will not subordinate his game for any team. I wish him the best.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Do people really think my son will be better than Anthony Davis? Really? Seriuosly? Just saying.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Kentucky will get a penalty
April 11th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
D2 coaches would be the only ones that would love to have our current line up for next year…
April 11th, 2012 at 8:29 pm
42 Really, really? Come on man. Have a little faith.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
why cant i post in the live blog
April 11th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Ya’ll saying stupid things like “Im worried Cal has lost his edge” are nauseating. We will be fine. If these two guys dont come here, they dont belong here. Shabazz’s ego is so big he thinks he can go to UCLA for one year and take it back to its glory days? That sounds like a player that is selfish and motivated for and by self. Not our kind of player-you saw this years team-you think he would have played unselfishly like that? If Nerlens comes here, awesome. If not, in the words of our fan Jay Z, on to the next. To immediately jump to questioning Coach Cal and all that? Makes you look like straight up fools.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Mama Nerlens gets what mama wants…G-Town it is.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
41 – You really think they’ll make us play 4-on-5? Otherwise, you’re an idiot.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Boy….my gut says Nerlen’s is going to G’town. I can just picture him in their uni. He’s like a throw back player..even has the look.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
UK hat in the middle. But why is Gtown hat different style than they other two? Gtown hat has straight bill which is the style…oh my
April 11th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Yes…loving the hair. Thank you Nerlens. Come on down.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Bobby Petrino thinks Shabazz made a bad choice!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Can’t wait till Bazz tries to drive the line on the Eraser.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
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April 11th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Check must have cleared for Noel :/
April 11th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Yesss! Nerlens Noel will be a Cat next year! He needs to keep that UK logo shaved into his hair all year!
Got anything to say, Richard Cranium?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Dear 8 pounds 6 ounces baby Jesus, new born, not even spoken a word yet. Thank you.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
HaHAHa Cry Richard cry Richard
April 11th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Got the one I wanted.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Get that weak ass sheit out of here, Richard! BTW, that’s what Noel will be saying to Siva, Smith, Blackshear, et. al.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Hell yes!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Oriaki next?????
April 11th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
YYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
I LIKE THE GUY ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
We got the guy we wanted – would have been icing to get Muhammed – Cal will get at least one more great recruit – he is a recruiting genius, the absolute best!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Shabazz who?
April 11th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Grand Slam Richard
April 11th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
We have offense, Davis proved what defense will do.
April 11th, 2012 at 8:57 pm
53 – Thanks for the picture, since we weren’t able to see him spin around in his chair!!!
April 11th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
Fear the Fro
April 11th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
With NOEL in the fold, Oriakhi should be a cinch now….
Harrow
Goodwin
Poythress
Oriakhi
Noel
April 11th, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Eh who really cares. It’s baseball season!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
I hope Brian Long appreciates this!
April 11th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
think bennett. he’s still out there and just waiting to see what this year’s guys do at the end of the month.
April 11th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Richard, you’re an ass but I kinda like you. At least more than HooHoo. But that’s not saying much. Stick around, this site gets stale without some friction and drama.
April 11th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Go Cats!!!!!!