Official 2010-11 College Basketball Thread

[Logan]

Kansas State transfer Wally Judge was down to Rutgers and Maryland. Gary leaving should only help us.

[Young Drachma]

Shaka Smart to Maryland? Finally, a job that seems to make sense and surely they could pay more than his freshly inked extension...I think having a pregnant wife would tip the scales towards not rushing into anything, but a job like this doesn't open everyday in the backyard you're coaching in.

I doubt he's their first choice, but seems like it'd be a good move for him if he went after it.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Logan

Kansas State transfer Wally Judge was down to Rutgers and Maryland. Gary leaving should only help us.

Rutgers must be in a bad state if they actually want Judge on their team. Kid's a head case and was obviously WAY overrated.

[Atocep]

Pitt people are saying Maryland made Dixon an offer in the neighborhood of $3 mil per.

[dawgfan]

Sounds like there may be some fire behind the Sean Miller to Maryland smoke...

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Rutgers must be in a bad state if they actually want Judge on their team. Kid's a head case and was obviously WAY overrated.

Not in a bad state at all with a top 15 recruiting class coming in. Frank Martin was clearly a bad match for him, and he's been close with our assistant coach David Cox for years, so that could get him back on track.

[MrBug708]

I think Mizzou BB fan just has a poor opinion of Judge

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Logan

Not in a bad state at all with a top 15 recruiting class coming in. Frank Martin was clearly a bad match for him, and he's been close with our assistant coach David Cox for years, so that could get him back on track.

Best of luck.

Originally Posted by MrBug708

I think Mizzou BB fan just has a poor opinion of Judge

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of players who love to tell people they're good and then prove otherwise on and off the court.

[DeToxRox]

A lot of tweets indicating Miller to Maryland is a done deal. Home run hire if true.

[MrBug708]

The AD and Miller havent met yet so I doubt it's a done deal, but it's still looking like that

So who does Memphis hire?

[Arles]

My hope is that this story is true:

Leverage may be Sean Miller's goal at Arizona

Ollie Goulston, Angelo Chol's coach at Hoover High School, said he believed Miller was listening but would ultimately stay at Arizona.

"I talked to him last night but I think there's a kind of reasons to stay at the end of the day," Goulston said. "Sometimes these coaches use these situations for leverage."

Goulston said he believed Miller was trying to ensure his assistant coaches get raises, which, despite the Pac-12's incoming television money, is not an easy thing to do politically in Arizona these days.

Still, Maryland and Pitt were his two "dream jobs" when he took Arizona, so I fear the worst. Here's hoping he decides to stay in Arizona and not have to face the monsters of Duke and UNC.

[DeToxRox]

Looks like Arles gets his wish:

ESPNAndyKatz Andy Katz
Arizona announces Sean Miller has agreed to a contract extension, staying at Arizona. Story to come of what Maryland does next.

[Radii]

Damn. I would have loved to have Miller coaching in the ACC.

[Arles]

Whew! Looks like Arizona basketball is back at the level it was in Lute's day. I was a little skeptical, but a coach passing on a program the level of Maryland to stay gives me hope for the future.

A big kudos to UA athletic director Greg Byrne as well. From recent accounts, he stepped up with a strong extension to ensure Miller stayed. After all the mis-steps and bumblef*cks by ADs of late, it's nice to see one do his job well.

[Arles]

Looks like Maryland will be looking at Brad Stevens next. Here's the story:

Sean Miller staying put with Arizona Wildcats - ESPN

Maryland made its pitch to Arizona's Sean Miller on Saturday in Las Vegas. But in the end, multiple sources said Miller couldn't see leaving Tucson.

Arizona athletic director Greg Byrne announced after midnight ET Saturday that Miller had agreed to a contract extension. Miller's second season in Tucson finished with a Pac-10 regular-season title and an Elite Eight appearance.

Miller was the top target for Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson after the sudden retirement of 66-year-old Gary Williams on Thursday.

"In the last two years, we have done many things to strengthen the program from an improved locker room and practice facility, to our recruiting efforts," Miller said in a statement. "We will continue to work towards getting better in all areas as we move forward.

"Over the last two days, the amount of inaccuracies that surrounded this entire process has been very disappointing. Hopefully, this will put an end to such speculation. Believe me when I tell you, our administration has done everything to keep me here and ensure that this will be among the elite programs in the nation."

According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Anderson's next likely target will be Butler's Brad Stevens, who is fresh off consecutive national championship game appearances. Stevens was wooed a year ago, notably by Oregon, but stayed in his native Indiana. If Stevens says no then Maryland native Mike Brey of Notre Dame and Mark Turgeon of Texas A&M are expected to be next on the list.

According to the Pac-12, Miller expressed his satisfaction at the league meetings last week about the new television contract with ESPN and Fox. Miller's newfound love affair with Arizona and the Pac-12 played a role in his decision, according to a source who had been in contact with Miller during the process.

Byrne said in a news release he and Miller had been discussing his contract and status over the past 24 hours. Terms of the extension were not released as they are subject to the Arizona Board of Regents.

Earlier Saturday, two close confidants of Miller's told ESPN.com they expected Miller to leave. But that was prior to the meeting with Anderson, who on Saturday came to Las Vegas, where Miller was one of many working a Nike coaching clinic. As the day progressed, the confidants changed their tune, saying Miller was leaning toward staying at Arizona.

Miller coached the Wildcats to a 30-8 record this past season, 14-4 in the Pac-10.

"I've said many times that I really liked the direction the new Pac-12 Conference is heading, and Wednesday's announcement says without a doubt that we are entering a new era of increased exposure and competitive excellence,'' Miller said in a statement, referring to the TV deal. "I fully expect Arizona to be a leader for many years to come, and, with the help of our administration, continue to rise to the challenge in meeting the needs of our elite-level program.

"While it's flattering to be mentioned as a candidate for job openings, such speculation only means that our staff is doing great things here in Tucson."

Miller led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight and a last possession loss to Connecticut after the Wildcats upset Texas and Duke. Miller was named the Pac-10 coach of the year.

Miller was coach at Xavier from 2004-09 and led the Musketeers to the Sweet 16 in 2009 and the Elite Eight in 2008. Miller has 166-70 record in seven season.

AZCentral.com reported that Miller earned $1.6 million last year from Arizona, $400,000 from Nike and IMG and another $235,000 in performance bonuses. Arizona is losing its top player off the Elite Eight team in sophomore Derrick Williams. Williams is expected to be a top three pick in this year's NBA draft. But the Wildcats return the core of their team and have the No. 7 recruiting class in the country, according to ESPNU's top 100 rankings. Two of the key members of the recruiting class are the No. 3-rated point guard in Josiah Turner, from Quality Education Academy (N.C.) and the No. 5 shooting guard Nick Johnson out of Findlay College Prep (Nev.).

Miller hosted top five 2013 recruit Chris Thomas on campus Friday, continuing Arizona's presence among some of the nation's top talents.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Thrilled to see Mizzou get a commit from 2013 recruit Tyrek Coger. Good low post player with potential. It also puts Mizzou in an excellent position to land Rodney Purvis now that he's decommitted from Louisville.

[Young Drachma]

No way Stevens takes it. Money aside, it just doesn't make any sense.

[Arles]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Thrilled to see Mizzou get a commit from 2013 recruit Tyrek Coger. Good low post player with potential. It also puts Mizzou in an excellent position to land Rodney Purvis now that he's decommitted from Louisville.

Did ESPN just report that both English and Bowers will be coming back as well? That's very good news for Mizzou as well if it's true.

[MrBug708]

Stevens is waiting to see if Crean is unable to coach all that talent next year. If he can get it together, no idea what Stevens move would be...?

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Arles

Did ESPN just report that both English and Bowers will be coming back as well? That's very good news for Mizzou as well if it's true.

Yes, both will be back.

Phil Pressey also said he's not transferring. That's a huge, if not somewhat surprising development. This kid came on board as a family friend of Coach Anderson and could have transferred to almost any D-I school given his talent level.

I was obviously a big fan of what Coach Anderson did at Mizzou, but it's becoming pretty apparent given the reactions and decisions by the players that Anderson was having some personnel issues within the squad when he left. Some of these kids want more playing time and will get it under the new system.

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

No way Stevens takes it. Money aside, it just doesn't make any sense.

I agree.

I thought I also heard or read that the ND guy already said he wasn't interested in the job.

The timing of all of this was rather odd...and unfortunate.

/tk

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

I agree.

I thought I also heard or read that the ND guy already said he wasn't interested in the job.

The timing of all of this was rather odd...and unfortunate.

/tk

Forgot we had a Terp on the board. What do you know about Nick Faust?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bask...234/nick-faust

I know he's asked for an LOI release and is considering Mizzou amongst others as an option.

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Forgot we had a Terp on the board.

I thought I was kind of pervasive here.

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

What do you know about Nick Faust?

Bummer, I hadn't heard that he asked for a LOI release.

He reminds me a bit of Drew Nicholas or Stevie Blake in both his size and his look. I think if he puts on a little muscle, he could be a bit of a terror on the court.

/tk

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

I thought I was kind of pervasive here.

Bummer, I hadn't heard that he asked for a LOI release.

He reminds me a bit of Drew Nicholas or Stevie Blake in both his size and his look. I think if he puts on a little muscle, he could be a bit of a terror on the court.

/tk

Mostly my fault. Haven't been around as much as of late and didn't think about it until your post.

Thanks for the info. Mizzou is looking to land a SG in this class and Faust is a great option that's suddenly become available.

[Swaggs]

WVU picks up a nice transfer in 6'10 Aaric Murray of LaSalle.

He had been a WVU lean out of HS, but ended up staying home and going to LaSalle. He was 4-star on both rivals and scout.com out of HS and averaged 12/6 as a freshman and 15/7 as a soph. He'll have to sit out a season, but should have a big impact in his final two.

[Swaggs]

Forward Kevin Jones of WVU removed his name from the draft a little while ago. I guess today (at midnight) is the deadline to withdraw.

He is obviously our best returning scorer (we only have five players returning) and has been an all-league and tournament performer in the past and seems like a geniunely nice guy, so I'm glad to have him back. He was, surprisingly reported to be leaning towards staying in the draft (He is a very good college player and has done a great job of adding healthy weight/muscle to his body, but I don't think he is quite big enough to play underneath or athletic enough to play on the wing in the NBA, whether it was going to be this year or next), so it seems like a good idea for him to come back and earn his degree, enjoy his senior season and then see what Europe has to offer.

[DeToxRox]

A&M fans are under the belief Turgeon is going to Maryland.

His offense would fit in well with the Big Ten amirite.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

WVU picks up a nice transfer in 6'10 Aaric Murray of LaSalle.

He had been a WVU lean out of HS, but ended up staying home and going to LaSalle. He was 4-star on both rivals and scout.com out of HS and averaged 12/6 as a freshman and 15/7 as a soph. He'll have to sit out a season, but should have a big impact in his final two.

Good luck with that guy. He is a head case who butted heads with the head coach often. I am going to see if I can work "head" into some more sentences.

But seriously, not sure it is a good fit with Huggins at all.

[Swaggs]

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Good luck with that guy. He is a head case who butted heads with the head coach often. I am going to see if I can work "head" into some more sentences.

But seriously, not sure it is a good fit with Huggins at all.

I have heard as much and heard that is part of the reason why he needed to get out of Philadelphia. He has NBA talent and size (and pretty strong production), at least.

I think it is worth the flyer. It is Huggins' team and he has not been afraid to dismiss, drive off, or bench players until they have gotten the right attitude, so with Murray sitting out a season, I'm not too worried. He'll have a year to practice and get in great shape, so he'll either sink or swim without playing competitive basketball for a year. We have six freshmen + one Juco coming in and no one that will be in Murray's graduating class, so it balances things out a little, as well.

[Arles]

And people wonder why the West coast feels there is a major bias towards the east coast:

Sean Miller to Maryland suggests a larger problem for the Pac 10 - Searching for Billy Edelin

It's funny how, in the off-season when we're not cutting teeth on the regular, storylines seem to blend together into one big extrospective piece.

That's sort of what we're dealing with here, following the sudden retirement of Maryland's Gary Williams and sudden decision by Sean Miller to succeed him.

While he was aging, the 66 year old Williams hadn't left too many hints he was ready to exit stage left from the college basketball world. Personally, I loved Gary Williams. I loved him because I used to love Duke, and sports are more fun when those you hate the most can compete with those that you love. The Blue Devils - Terrapins match-ups from a decade ago were some of the most intriguing collection of games, always delivering with equal parts drama and future pros.

Capitalizing on the abundance of talent within an arms reach of College Park, Williams took the Maryland basketball program to the next level, reaching the Sweet 16 seven times, the Elite Eight twice, and of course one marvelous National Championship in 2002. All that helped finance and justify the building of the Comcast Center; "The House That Gary Built."

But naturally, there is bureaucracy to deal with, and Williams never quite got the support he felt he deserved from his athletic director. John Feinsten also has a hunch that Jordan Williams recent decision to go pro was "the last straw."

With ESPN Radio in Washington, D.C. reporting that Miller will indeed accept an offer to become the next head basketball coach at Maryland, questions abound as to the legitimacy of the Pac-10 12. When Miller left Xavier for the desert two seasons ago, it could be classified as a natural progression for a rising coach. For Miller to yearn for a job back east (he's from Pittsburgh) it shows that the allure of being part of a conference that has recently expanded and finalized an important new television contract with ESPN is not nearly that big of a deal.

The media is constantly lambasted for holding an east coast bias in its coverage of all things sports. What is unfolding right now shows that bias extends into the coaching world, and that the ACC is still a basketball-first conference that is simply more attractive than working out on the left coast.

[Logan]

I have no idea what that website is, but I've seen plenty of East coast people speculate why Miller would have to gain by leaving for Maryland.

[Arles]

The issue is that a lot of the East coast media didn't even wait for confirmation before trying to extrapolate that Miller leaving Arizona meant the Pac 12 wasn't a legit basketball conference. When Pitino was considering leaving Louisville for Arizona 2-3 years back, the Pac 10 media wasn't out there saying it was because the Big East was a weak conference and the Pac 10 was just so much better. They were saying it was because he had a house in Tucson and his daughter was considering going to school at Arizona. If Miller had left Arizona, it would have been to get his family closer to home - not because Maryland was such a superior school to Arizona in hoops.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Arles

The issue is that a lot of the East coast media didn't even wait for confirmation before trying to extrapolate that Miller leaving Arizona meant the Pac 12 wasn't a legit basketball conference. When Pitino was considering leaving Louisville for Arizona 2-3 years back, the Pac 10 media wasn't out there saying it was because the Big East was a weak conference and the Pac 10 was just so much better. They were saying it was because he had a house in Tucson and his daughter was considering going to school at Arizona. If Miller had left Arizona, it would have been to get his family closer to home - not because Maryland was such a superior school to Arizona in hoops.

Yeah, but their point is that this is some article from, what site? Looking for Billy Edelin? I mean, what's that?

I know there's East Coast bias, but some podunk blog site isn't Exhibit A for proving that. I would more buy your specific argument here if a top writer at a respected site (cbssportsline, espn, yahoo, etc.) were saying it.

[DeToxRox]

Turgeon apparently was offered the Maryland job and is now flying back to A&M to meet with the team. Not really sure about this hire for Maryland but we shall see.

[cartman]

I had expected Jordan Hamilton and Tristan Thompson to go pro, especially after so many other people decided to stay. That really improved their draft positions. But I'm still scratching my head as to why Cory Joseph declared as well. He needed another year at least to secure a good draft slot.

That is going to be a lot of talent to replace for next season. Good thing there is a Top 5 recruiting class coming in. I was really looking forward to the possibility of having 4 Canadians on the floor at the same time. I had an order ready to go to have a run of Burnt Orange Maple Leaf flags made.

[panerd]

Originally Posted by cartman

I had expected Jordan Hamilton and Tristan Thompson to go pro, especially after so many other people decided to stay. That really improved their draft positions. But I'm still scratching my head as to why Cory Joseph declared as well. He needed another year at least to secure a good draft slot.

That is going to be a lot of talent to replace for next season. Good thing there is a Top 5 recruiting class coming in. I was really looking forward to the possibility of having 4 Canadians on the floor at the same time. I had an order ready to go to have a run of Burnt Orange Maple Leaf flags made.

I like to talk a lot of shit in this thread and so maybe you take my opinions and posts a little less seriously but I can't wait for next year. We dumped Nebraska and Colorado (basketball wise, I know they were great for football) and have an incredible basketball conference from top to bottom. Every team has been to the tournament (and most have had success) in the past five years. (a bit of a stretch on Iowa State and Texas Tech recently I know) Texas and KU will be great as usual and I think Mizzou will put a strong team on the floor. Not sure what Frank Haith has going long term but short term it is the same team (only lost Ramsey) that was ranked in the top 10 part of the year and despite their meltdown had 23 wins. Can't wait!

[Logan]

Seems like Judge to Rutgers is done.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by panerd

Not sure what Frank Haith has going long term......

I'm guessing you didn't see all the info this weekend. Mizzou received verbals from two four-star forwards in the 2013 class over the weekend. I'd say that's a pretty good start on long-term.

[molson]

I would like to know what happened to Billy Edelin.

[Arles]

Yeah, good point on the site, CR. I just saw it linked from another news source and didn't realize it was a po-dunk blog. Still, I think Miller was right with his criticism in that no one talked to him during the process (outside of his immediate family and the AZ AD), yet everyone was "sure" he was going to Maryland. This send-first, ask later internet reporting community is getting a little out of control on this stuff.

Now, what's been lost in the coach carrousel drama of the past 2-3 weeks is that Arizona has arguably the top recruiting class in the nation coming in. As of yesterday, only Kentucky,Duke and St. John's were rated higher on rivals. They have the #2 PG (Josiah Turner), another top 20 recruit (SG Nick Johnson) and two rebounding/shot blocking big men who are also highly touted. And while losing Williams is a blow, they return 6 of their next 7 rotation guys from the Elite 8 team of this year. You could make the argument that with Jones, Fogg, Mayes, Turner and Johnson, Arizona could have the best backcourt in the nation. Kudos to Miller for withstanding the loss of what could be the top pick in the NBA draft - yet is still considered a top 10 team this upcoming year. This just 2-3 years removed from a chaotic disaster after Lute left.

[Logan]

I had thought "everyone" knew about your second paragraph...so can we define what that word means in terms of links to reputable people who claimed he was a lock to MD? Because I clearly still don't get it.

[Young Drachma]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Turgeon apparently was offered the Maryland job and is now flying back to A&M to meet with the team. Not really sure about this hire for Maryland but we shall see.

ESPN calling this a done deal.

Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon accepts contract offer from Maryland - ESPN

[Arles]

I had thought "everyone" knew about your second paragraph

Funny, I thought this was a thread where people could take about teams in the upcoming 2010-11 college basketball season. I'm not sure what this comment is in reference to in my post. I simply updated people on Arizona's incoming class and team. But, hey, maybe everyone who reads this thread is completely up on Arizona recruiting. If that's the case, then consider me proud of how well-informed this group is.

so can we define what that word means in terms of links to reputable people who claimed he was a lock to MD? Because I clearly still don't get it.

This should help. It was widely reported as fact because of this claim by a ESPN reporter in DC that was referenced by ESPN, Washington Post and numerous other sources. In fact, this ESPN reporter was forced to apologize on Monday because of this:

ESPN 980 apologizes for Sean Miller report - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

ESPN 980 apologizes for Sean Miller report

There were a lot of people flirting all along the edges of the Sean Miller story over the weekend, all but implying that he’d be Maryland’s next men’s basketball coach.

ESPN 980, though, did more than flirt. The local sports talker went all the way, at least on Twitter. And then other people riffed off this report to talk about what the hire would mean for Maryland. And then Miller said no.

Then, a North Carolina news outlet confirmed the story and became a reference for the AP and was run in the bay area, midwest and even here in Arizona in one paper.

Finally, you had a reporter from the Baltimore Sun tweet this on Saturday as well:

Not officially announced yet but excellent source states Sean Miller accepted the Maryland job

All in all, I'd say that's pretty irresponsible journalism. And, IMO, the ego of the East coast media to almost assume a good west-coast coach would jump at a chance to go to the ACC was a big factor in their lack of diligence in checking it out.

[Logan]

But none of that explains an East coast bias. People trying to get a jump on one story or another doesn't equate to that. Take a look at this thread, is the Missouri media stating that Mike Anderson would never, ever leave for Arkansas some sort of Middle America bias?

Sorry, my point wasn't that you shouldn't talk about the Arizona program...it's that most people know how good of a shape it is in, and that's why the respected people didn't see why Miller would jump at the Maryland job, unless you're talking about a boatload of extra money. Not that I'm one of those respected people, but as a Maryland fan living in NYC I had no idea why Miller would take that job.

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Arles

Yeah, good point on the site, CR. I just saw it linked from another news source and didn't realize it was a po-dunk blog. Still, I think Miller was right with his criticism in that no one talked to him during the process (outside of his immediate family and the AZ AD), yet everyone was "sure" he was going to Maryland. This send-first, ask later internet reporting community is getting a little out of control on this stuff.

Now, what's been lost in the coach carrousel drama of the past 2-3 weeks is that Arizona has arguably the top recruiting class in the nation coming in. As of yesterday, only Kentucky,Duke and St. John's were rated higher on rivals. They have the #2 PG (Josiah Turner), another top 20 recruit (SG Nick Johnson) and two rebounding/shot blocking big men who are also highly touted. And while losing Williams is a blow, they return 6 of their next 7 rotation guys from the Elite 8 team of this year. You could make the argument that with Jones, Fogg, Mayes, Turner and Johnson, Arizona could have the best backcourt in the nation. Kudos to Miller for withstanding the loss of what could be the top pick in the NBA draft - yet is still considered a top 10 team this upcoming year. This just 2-3 years removed from a chaotic disaster after Lute left.

The Pac 12 next year looks like it will start to return to its former status as a top end basketball conference, which is nice. Not only is Arizona a likely Top 10 team, even with the unexpected loss fo Malcolm Lee, UCLA is also likely to be Top 10 or at least in the Top 15, with uber-athlete SG Norman Powell coming in, and the Wear twins becoming eligible, to go along with the return of Josh Smith, Reeves Nelson and a pretty deep all around squad.

Washington struggled at times this season, but they have talent, and good coaches at the Bay Area schools have those programs looking up as well. Altman was a solid hire for Oregon and they're improving, too, and I like the work Craig Robinson has been doing at OSU. I'll be curious to see what happens at WSU, ASU and USC, where those programs are kinda in flux. I don't know much about Utah or Colorado, but I know Colorado was an NCAA team last year.

Looking ahead even further, 2012 is a huge target class for UCLA, where they're looking at a bunch of potential top end talents that are seriosuly considering them (Muhammad, Upshaw, Wallace, Johnson, Rose, etc.). Zona's already got a good one in that class in Grant Jarrett.

[DataKing]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I don't know much about Utah or Colorado, but I know Colorado was an NCAA team last year.

Not to pick nits, but Colorado technically was not a tournament team this past year. They should have been, however, and were high on many peoples' snub list (mine included).

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by DataKing

Not to pick nits, but Colorado technically was not a tournament team this past year. They should have been, however, and were high on many peoples' snub list (mine included).

Oh crap, you're right. I forgot they were one of the top snubs. Well, still, as you say, they were clearly a pretty strong team last year.

[Logan]

Ha...I read it as "I know they were a tournament team"

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by Logan

Ha...I read it as "I know they were a tournament team"

Well, that's what I put, lol. I actually thought that. They were put into the field so many times in pre-tournament projections, I think somewhere along the way it became fact for me.

[DeToxRox]

With Darius Morris leaving, UM has an opens scholarship available. Apparently Luke Hancock from George Mason is interested in possibly coming to UM. He is a swingman who led GM in assists. No idea if Michigan is interested and since he has to sit out a year anyway I am not sure how useful giving up a schollie for him would be but it seems like an intriguing fit.