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MummyChunk
May 14, 2013, 9:04:45 PM5/14/13
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From ESPN
Andrew Wiggins, a 6-foot-7 small forward and the top player in the
senior class, has signed a national letter of intent with the Kansas
Jayhawks after considering Florida State, Kentucky and North
Carolina.
Wiggins, the best Canadian prospect since Steve Nash, averaged 23.6
points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists for Huntington Prep in West
Virginia last season. He was named the Naismith High School player of
the year.
He signed the letter of intent at a private ceremony Tuesday afternoon
in Huntington, W.Va.
Rob Fulford, the head coach at Huntington Prep, envisions a smooth
transition out of his star to the college game.
"I don't know that he's got to change anything," Fulford
said Monday. "He's wired to score and I think that's what he'll
do. He's going to continue to be who he is.
"I think he's going to be a great college player but I think
he'll be a better pro because of the way the defenses are. You can't
guard him in space."
Wiggins, the son of a former NBA draft pick and Canadian Olympian, hit
the genetic lottery. His parents attended and were star athletes at
Florida State. The Seminoles were a major player in his recruitment
but in the end, Kansas was the choice.
During Wiggins' recruitment, it was reported he had the best
relationship with Kansas' Bill Self among the coaches at the schools
in consideration. Before Tuesday's decision, Wiggins had shut down his
recruitment and communication with his suitors.
"There hasn't been a ton of communication between the college
coaches and Andrew," Fulford said. "I think they'd all
probably tell you they don't really know where they stand."
Initially rated as a 2014 prospect, Wiggins shot to the top of
recruiting charts when he decided last October to reclassify into his
original high school class of 2013. He had until Wednesday to sign
with a Division I school.
Numerous times during the process, Wiggins hinted that he did not
enjoy the media attention and wasn't thrilled with the process. At
Kansas, he'll be under the glare of the national media.
His coach isn't worried.
"I think it's something he's going to have to adjust to,"
Fulford said. "From this point on, it'll be more about his game.
Everything that's been talked about or written about up to know have
been 15 percent game and 85 percent 'where you going?' He hated the
recruiting conversations and he shied away from most media attention
because of that."
Kansas, which had the nation's No. 2 recruiting class, strengthened
its hold on the spot, trailing only Kentucky. Headed to Lawrence next
year are guards Wayne Selden, Conner Frankamp, Brannen Greene and
Frank Mason. The nation's No. 1 center Joel Embiid is also on board.
Andrew Wiggins, a 6-foot-7 small forward and the top player in the
senior class, has signed a national letter of intent with the Kansas
Jayhawks after considering Florida State, Kentucky and North
Carolina.
Wiggins, the best Canadian prospect since Steve Nash, averaged 23.6
points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists for Huntington Prep in West
Virginia last season. He was named the Naismith High School player of
the year.
He signed the letter of intent at a private ceremony Tuesday afternoon
in Huntington, W.Va.
Rob Fulford, the head coach at Huntington Prep, envisions a smooth
transition out of his star to the college game.
"I don't know that he's got to change anything," Fulford
said Monday. "He's wired to score and I think that's what he'll
do. He's going to continue to be who he is.
"I think he's going to be a great college player but I think
he'll be a better pro because of the way the defenses are. You can't
guard him in space."
Wiggins, the son of a former NBA draft pick and Canadian Olympian, hit
the genetic lottery. His parents attended and were star athletes at
Florida State. The Seminoles were a major player in his recruitment
but in the end, Kansas was the choice.
During Wiggins' recruitment, it was reported he had the best
relationship with Kansas' Bill Self among the coaches at the schools
in consideration. Before Tuesday's decision, Wiggins had shut down his
recruitment and communication with his suitors.
"There hasn't been a ton of communication between the college
coaches and Andrew," Fulford said. "I think they'd all
probably tell you they don't really know where they stand."
Initially rated as a 2014 prospect, Wiggins shot to the top of
recruiting charts when he decided last October to reclassify into his
original high school class of 2013. He had until Wednesday to sign
with a Division I school.
Numerous times during the process, Wiggins hinted that he did not
enjoy the media attention and wasn't thrilled with the process. At
Kansas, he'll be under the glare of the national media.
His coach isn't worried.
"I think it's something he's going to have to adjust to,"
Fulford said. "From this point on, it'll be more about his game.
Everything that's been talked about or written about up to know have
been 15 percent game and 85 percent 'where you going?' He hated the
recruiting conversations and he shied away from most media attention
because of that."
Kansas, which had the nation's No. 2 recruiting class, strengthened
its hold on the spot, trailing only Kentucky. Headed to Lawrence next
year are guards Wayne Selden, Conner Frankamp, Brannen Greene and
Frank Mason. The nation's No. 1 center Joel Embiid is also on board.
The Undead Edward M. Kennedy
May 15, 2013, 2:48:00 PM5/15/13
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"MummyChunk" <mummy...@gmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid> wrote
> Andrew Wiggins, a 6-foot-7 small forward and the top player in the
> senior class, has signed a national letter of intent with the Kansas
> Jayhawks after considering Florida State, Kentucky and North
> Carolina.
>
> Wiggins, the best Canadian prospect since Steve Nash, averaged 23.6
> points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists for Huntington Prep in West
> Virginia last season. He was named the Naismith High School player of
> the year.
Well, which is it? Is he a Canadian or West Virginian?! I'm pretty sure
players in Canada cannot win the Naismith HSPOY.
--Tedward
> Andrew Wiggins, a 6-foot-7 small forward and the top player in the
> senior class, has signed a national letter of intent with the Kansas
> Jayhawks after considering Florida State, Kentucky and North
> Carolina.
>
> Wiggins, the best Canadian prospect since Steve Nash, averaged 23.6
> points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists for Huntington Prep in West
> Virginia last season. He was named the Naismith High School player of
> the year.
players in Canada cannot win the Naismith HSPOY.
--Tedward
Mr. N.A.Cho
May 16, 2013, 11:38:58 AM5/16/13
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On May 15, 2:48 pm, "The Undead Edward M. Kennedy" <e...@o.com> wrote:
> "MummyChunk" <mummycul...@gmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid> wrote
as long as Squid isn't getting yet another Top10 kid, then he can go
where he likes. 1/done no?
> "MummyChunk" <mummycul...@gmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid> wrote
where he likes. 1/done no?
David V. Loewe, Jr
May 16, 2013, 12:03:36 PM5/16/13
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Why, oh why, couldn't he have been named Andrew Wiggin? He could have
gone all over the floor blocking shots and been known as "Ender."
;-)
--
"...you know, it seems to me you suffer from the problem of
wanting a tailored fit in an off the rack world."
Dennis Juds
gone all over the floor blocking shots and been known as "Ender."
;-)
--
"...you know, it seems to me you suffer from the problem of
wanting a tailored fit in an off the rack world."
Dennis Juds
Hench
May 19, 2013, 5:59:49 AM5/19/13
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:)
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