Mike Moser Back To UNLV
Last week the rebels got some bad news when Shabazz Muhammad trimmed them off his list, this weekend the rebels got some great news sophomore forward Mike Moser will return to the Rebels next season.
“I went through the process, talked with my mom, my AAU coach and coach Rice and the staff at UNLV,” Moser said. “We looked at all of my options, and in the end I decided it would be best for me to stay in school. We have a great team coming back and a great fan base. I believe in our program and I love playing in Las Vegas and for UNLV.” Moser told the Las Vegas Sun
With Moser coming back alongside a very good recruiting class, then Rebels should be a force come tournament time next year.
Follow @NealNievesBruce Weber To Kansas St
According to CBS Kansas St has hired former Illinois coach Bruce Weber to replace Frank Martin who left to South Carolina.
Follow @NealNievesTJ McConnell Will Pick Between Arizona and Virginia
According to the Post-Gazzette former Duquesne point guard TJ McConnell will pick between Arizona and Virginia.
The former Duquesne point guard visited Virginia last week, according to his dad and high school coach Tim McConnell, and will visit Arizona next Thursday and Friday before making a final decision.
Source Post-Gazzette
Follow @NealNievesHenson, Barnes and Marshall To Enter Draft
Per a release from the school John Henson Harrison Barnes and Kendall Marshall will enter the NBA draft, you can read the release below.
CHAPEL HILL - University of North Carolina junior forward John Henson, sophomore forward Harrison Barnesand sophomore point guard Kendall Marshall will enter the 2012 NBA Draft.
“It’s a great day for three youngsters who are taking another step toward their ultimate goal of playing professional basketball,” says head coach Roy Williams. “On a very small stage, it’s a sad day for me because I won’t get to coach them again. All Tar Heel fans will miss them greatly, as well.
“When I recruit a young man I talk to them about their ultimate goals and each of them are taking that next step toward reaching the goals they spoke to me about. I am extremely pleased for them. They have meant so much to our basketball program and theUniversity of North Carolina. I thank them for everything they have contributed to Carolina Basketball.
Follow @NealNievesKidd-Gilchrist Responds To Him Leaving For The NBA
Kentucky’s Mike Kidd-Gilchrist took to his twitter to address the reports of him leaving after this season. Although he didn’t say he was coming back or leaving he did say that all he was focused on was winning a national title right now.
“I don’t know where this is coming from. This is MY decision. Right now all I’m focused on my Teammates and winning Games. After the season Ill make a decision that’s best for me and my family!” – Mike Kidd-Gilchrist Tweeted.
Do I think he’s leaving, yeah but its good to see his main focus is winning games for Kentucky right now. Like he said he will sit down with his family and make a decision after the season.
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Report: Mike Kidd-Gilchrist To Enter NBA Draft
ESPN is reporting that Kentucky freshman Mike Kidd-Gilchrist will enter the NBA Draft. This Shouldn’t surprise most especially when most mock draft’s have him going No. 2 behind his college teammate Anthony Davis.
Follow @NealNievesMultiple sources close to Kidd-Gilchrist told ESPN.com on Thursday that Kidd-Gilchrist will enter the 2012 NBA draft after Kentucky’s season ends.
“He hopes he’ll be able to announce right after they win the NCAA championship,” one source said. “But even if they don’t win it all, he’s coming. He knows he’s going to be a Top 5 pick. He can’t pass that up.
Troy Williams Down To Three
According to Dave Johnson 2013 Troy Williams is down to three schools, Kentucky, North Carolina and Georgetown. The 6-foot-6 forward out of Hampton, VA also had Virginia and Villanova on his list.
Troy Williams has narrowed his list to UK, UNC and Georgetown. Thus eliminating Va. Tech and Villanova.
— Dave Johnson (@DaveJohnsonDP) March 21, 2012
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Trey Zeigler officially leaves Central Michigan
According to Central Michigan Life Sophomore Trey Zeigler transfer request was granted this morning from Central Michigan. Trey is son of former Central Michigan head coach Ernie Zeigler who was let go by the school earlier this month.
CMU Athletics confirmed Tuesday morning the transfer request was granted to Trey. The department will not grant any more transfer requests until the new coach staff is hired, communication director Jason Kaufman said.
Follow @NealNievesBye Bye Central, it’s been a pleasure !
— Austin McBroom (@AustinMcbroom) March 14, 2012