High School March Madness Throwdown

[lukethedrifter]

That dude from Oakville was wearing the dunker's shorts- on his head- for a sec!

[BW23]

Can't say I'm at all disappointed about Borgia's loss. Congrats to Scott County Central's 14th state title and second in two years. They're easily the favorites for next year already with Otto Porter (he of the 49 rebounds in the two games in Columbia) coming back.

[phins]

It would be a program changer if Otto could somehow come to the Bears, but he appears to be blowing up, and will probably go to Memphis.

[BW23]

There's no telling where he might end up, but I'd say lots of things are at play right now. I certainly wouldn't say that he would probably go to Memphis. I'd think the only pull Memphis has is that it's two hours away. The Bears have a slight chance because of Michael. The whole family could pile in to go watch. But I expect something smaller actually.

[lukethedrifter]

\ But I expect something smaller actually.

What do you mean?

[BW23]

I'd say he'll go to SEMO. It's where his dad was an All American, I have it on good word they like Coach Dickey Nutt (that cracks me up every time), and that family is so tight and doesn't have a lot of money to travel that often, so it's close enough to drive for every home game.

[lukethedrifter]

I'd say he'll go to SEMO. It's where his dad was an All American, I have it on good word they like Coach Dickey Nutt (that cracks me up every time), and that family is so tight and doesn't have a lot of money to travel that often, so it's close enough to drive for every home game.

That's what I thought you meant. If he's recruited by Mizzou and Memphis and Vanderbilt (or K-State or Florida) that's going to be awfully hard for a kid to turn down.

[BW23]

No question. And I'm sure more schools than that will come calling. I guess academics could come into play (like what he would want to study). But I think family probably weighs heavier than playing at a big program.

[phins]

There's no telling where he might end up, but I'd say lots of things are at play right now. I certainly wouldn't say that he would probably go to Memphis. I'd think the only pull Memphis has is that it's two hours away. The Bears have a slight chance because of Michael. The whole family could pile in to go watch. But I expect something smaller actually.

I'd be unbelievably shocked if he went to SEMO my friend. There is no upside to it other than the father legacy (or uncle, I can't remember). He can go to Memphis or MO State and still be around family (his cousin, whom he is close with plays at MO State already, and would be just a sophomore).

I just can't see a kid like this staying at SEMO, but I've been shocked by 18 year old kids before.

[lukethedrifter]

There's no telling where he might end up, but I'd say lots of things are at play right now. I certainly wouldn't say that he would probably go to Memphis. I'd think the only pull Memphis has is that it's two hours away. The Bears have a slight chance because of Michael. The whole family could pile in to go watch. But I expect something smaller actually.

I'd be unbelievably shocked if he went to SEMO my friend. There is no upside to it other than the father legacy (or uncle, I can't remember). He can go to Memphis or MO State and still be around family (his cousin, whom he is close with plays at MO State already, and would be just a sophomore).

I just can't see a kid like this staying at SEMO, but I've been shocked by 18 year old kids before.

And by the same token, if he's good enough for Memphis I'd be SHOCKED, SHOCKED if he went to Mo State.