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Posted by Trips Right on April 1st, 2009 under Basketball, Recruiting
Great article about their chemistry from ESPN.
The move to Findlay Prep was certainly a good move for Avery Bradley on and off the court. It gave him the chance to get his grades in order, and it helped him on the court by getting him on the ball as more of a lead or combo guard which is the position he’ll play at Texas.

High wire act.
Gotta love this quote from his coach Michael Peck who’s an up and comer in his own right.
“Defensively, he’s like a caged dog,” Findlay Prep coach Michael Peck says.
I hope you guys realize how good we have it. This kid and Jordan Hamilton are going to be superstars.
AAU, Avery Bradley is my homeboy, College Basketball, Texas Hoops will wreck shit, Texas Longhorns
Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post Recapping the West 44 seconds ago
Great recaps, Trips, er Kev. Keep pumping out the great content. Sorry about UTEP…..
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Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post Rumor Alert–TMG 6 minutes ago
NDS,
What will your team look like w/o those two guys? Who do you have coming in???
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Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post Nike U in Turmoil 17 minutes ago
Getting off a sinking ship. Bellotti is supposedly very much like Mack in his affinity for the media. I’ve always wondered about the assumption that Mack would be happy as the Texas AD when he could just go get a cushy analyst job. Mack clapping in studio would be great TV, no??
Kevin Berger wrote a new blog post: Recapping the West 18 minutes ago
The Wild West was anything but considering all games played according to seed except for Vanderbilt and Murray State. Let’s start with the big dog.
Syracuse vs. Vermont
The Orange took an early first half lead and never looked back. Using five players with double figure scoring, and a new-look zone missing interior presence Arinze
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Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post Texas Turns the Page 19 minutes ago
AAS wrote a dumbed down version of this subject today. Barnes says he’s bringing in another guard. Good, because I feel very confident in our depth in the front court. Alexei, white stiff #1, and white stiff #2 make me ooze with confidence especially behind a true freshman and undersized 4…….
Barnes, asked
Farmer Ted wrote a new blog post: Suh Meets with Lions 38 minutes ago
Not too long ago we laughed at the idea that a team would consider taking anyone ahead of Ndamukong Suh in the NFL draft. Now it appears very possible — even likely — that the Rams will take QB Sam Bradford with the #1 pick, which would give the Lions the next shot at Suh
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Black Scholes commented on the blog post Texas Turns the Page 41 minutes ago
Hamilton needs 1-2 years to seriously work on the deficiencies in his game. He goes now, and in a couple of years he’s “whatever happened to …?”. The risk is while he might get drafted now on potential, if he can’t/won’t develop as a player he won’t even have that to offer in
NorthDallasSooner commented on the blog post The week in news- Pariahs, Malcontents and Power Hour 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
“Coincidentally I maintain a subscription to Texas Monthly magazine in an effort to keep up with my roots in some way, shape or form. The April issue showed up at my house this afternoon and features a fairly in depth article about the ongoing drama between Texas Tech and the Dread Pirate Leach. The more
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Kevin Berger wrote a new blog post: Recapping the East 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
Again, no news is good news when you’re one of the top seeds in the region. That motto holds true in the East as the top four seeds advanced.
Kentucky vs. East Tennessee State
This was a blood bath from the tip. Anyone that thinks this young Wildcat club may have one eye on the
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NorthDallasSooner wrote a new blog post: Rumor Alert–TMG 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
It’s certainly unconfirmed, but I got this email this morning from a friend who follows the hoops program very closely. Stay tuned……
“A very reliable source close to the OU BB program told me yesterday TMG is gone. He packed his bags and unless Capel can talk him out of it our PG for the future has left
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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post The week in news- Pariahs, Malcontents and Power Hour 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Great survey, whiskey. I miss football a lot.
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Kevin Berger wrote a new blog post: Recapping The South 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
There were lots of surprises in this region and a near miss or two that could have really turned this bracket upside down. But after the dust settled, seeds 1 through 4 remain alive…for now anyway.
Duke vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Let’s start at the top where Duke methodically disposed of an Arkansas -Pinebluff cub that gave
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Patrick Bateman commented on the blog post Because We’re Dedicated To Doing Stupid Things – Tiny Gallon Reportedly Took Payout 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
Funny, an OU blog talking about a Texas’ team when referencing the state of unrest and embarrassment. I mean, you have such a rich history to draw from. I’ll miss Tiny. Like Sailor, I love his nickname…..
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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Because We’re Dedicated To Doing Stupid Things – Tiny Gallon Reportedly Took Payout 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
Why do bad things happen to bad people?
I will always love the name Tiny Gallon. I see him being a fan favorite in Turkey and he’s going to love the souvlaki.
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whiskey commented on the blog post The week in news- Pariahs, Malcontents and Power Hour 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
This all might actually work out for Tebow in the end. If nothing else he is both a winner and a fierce competitor. I will be surprised if he goes the way of Eric Crouch. I am also liking Quinn’s chances in Denver. He knows that offense and he will
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Ag_in_TX wrote a new blog post: Utah State Post-Mortem 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
Have You Read the Gospel According To Mark? – Sign hanging in Spokane last night.
At some point, you have to ask if A&M is the best coached team in the Big XII. All due respect to Mr. Self in Kansas – but to use a poker analogy – Self is trying for a flush
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Trips Right wrote a new blog post: Second Round Bets 3 hours, 6 minutes ago
Since my leans are hitting at a better rate than my wagers I’m going to go back to basics and post every thing I like but down to half a unit. We’ll see if that works.
Here goes:
Villanova -4.5: After a scare against Bob Morris, time for the ‘Cats to wake up. Too
Patrick Bateman wrote a new blog post: Texas Turns the Page 4 hours, 22 minutes ago
Well, WTF was that? A train wreck is what. That’s how the entire Texas basketball season can be described. A screaming, screeching, ugly train wreck. After ascending to #1 in the nation for the first time in school history, the wheels just fell off during conference play. You can read all about the final and
Ibas water bottle commented on the blog post Because We’re Dedicated To Doing Stupid Things – Tiny Gallon Reportedly Took Payout 6 hours, 25 minutes ago
At what point do A.Ds stop hiring Duke people? At a certain point former coach K players stop being successful college players and start being coaches with shady recruiting results right?
Oh and God bless the crime rate in Stillwater. The simple odds keep the shit from hitting the fan regularly for us.
Who
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Nate Heupel commented on the blog post Oklahoma Sooners – Recruiting So Far 10 hours, 8 minutes ago
BOC: Neither has visited, yet we hold ’ships open for both.
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Nate Heupel wrote a new blog post: Because We’re Dedicated To Doing Stupid Things – Tiny Gallon Reportedly Took Payout 10 hours, 17 minutes ago
TMZ reports that Tiny Gallon took a $3000 payout from an agent.
My God, Capel has no control over this team whatsoever. This is 2007 offseason Texas football levels of embarrassing. You can’t let a half dozen bad apples spoil a bushel of 10 apples…that analogy sucked balls, but you get my
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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Previewing Jimmer and the Cougars 11 hours, 28 minutes ago
Great stuff, bear. really looking forward to this game.
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Nickel Rover commented on the blog post Barnes worst team 11 hours, 28 minutes ago
06_UT: you are probably right. I thought about changing the post description to “least favorite Barnes team” because that’s more accurate but I didn’t feel like it.
That said, I’m not sure this team would beat those other two. They would lose Abrams and let him go 7-15 on 3s and the Abrams team played better
admin commented on the blog post Nike U in Turmoil 11 hours, 33 minutes ago
Aren’t they building some sort of super duper hoops arena? Most expensive ever bilt or something?
Who will the get? Mark Few?
Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Nike U in Turmoil 11 hours, 33 minutes ago
Aren’t the building some sort of super duper hoops arena? Most expensive ever bilt or something?
Who will the get? Mark Few?
srr50 wrote a new blog post: Nike U in Turmoil 11 hours, 50 minutes ago
10 weeks ago, Oregon played in the Rose Bowl as Pac 10 champions. Since their loss to Ohio State, the program has been in some kind of bizzaro parallel universe where every headline concerns a player arrest, a firing, or now a resignation.
Mike Bellotti, the Duck AD and former head coach earlier this week
Luke commented on the blog post First Round: Clemson Tigers 14 hours, 1 minute ago
Prescient comment, Doc.
I think we learned today that no team is really a mirror image of Missouri, even if Clemson is about as close as it gets. Unless you have significantly better/more talented athletes, if you try to run with the Tigers, you will lose. This team is so much fun to watch in games
srr50 commented on the blog post March Madness Open Thread Part Deaux 14 hours, 16 minutes ago
Good to see that Tom Penders still believes in the weave offense. Maryland finally figured out that if you pass quickly, the middle is always open.
37-29 Maryland late in the first half.
Luke wrote a new blog post: Previewing Jimmer and the Cougars 14 hours, 16 minutes ago
Kansas State is going to be under a lot of pressure tomorrow night in primetime at the Ford Center.
Not only are the Wildcats the favored #2 seed going against #7 seed BYU, but if the Wildcats lose, they may sentence hundreds of boys to nonstop harassment from all the kids who think that “Jimmer” was
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Ibas water bottle wrote a new blog post: Georgia Tech post mortem 14 hours, 28 minutes ago
We came up short.
Credit to Georgia Tech they worked the ball inside where they had the advantage and played great D on the perimeter. Matt Pilgrim is the most athletic big man we’ve had in years around here and he was irrelevant. When we tried to drive they collapsed like Chris Farley on a
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uthookem said:
April 1st, 2009 at 6:15 am
Trips, think there is a chance that they both stay more than one year?
Hook ‘em!
Trips Right said:
April 1st, 2009 at 6:19 am
I think Bradley will stay at least two unless he blows up next year. That’ll be tough with Jordan, Pittman, and possibly James on the floor with him.
Jordan has the ideal NBA game. He’s a big two in the League with a plus handle and shooting ability. But Blake Griffin returned, so you never know. I think Jordan goes, barring some sort of injury.
Ricky said:
April 1st, 2009 at 6:38 am
Man…for a second there I thought you were saying Griffin is returning for next year…deep breath…exhale…
Blueshorn said:
April 1st, 2009 at 6:39 am
“Defensively, he’s like a caged dog,”…
Sweet.
Texoz said:
April 1st, 2009 at 7:21 am
Trips, I also think that Williams will be a huge asset as well. Would be nice to rs him, but my guess is that if his 3-pt shooting is strong and his defense is solid, then he plays a lot by the end of next year.
Lonny Baxter said:
April 1st, 2009 at 8:24 am
Jordan Hamilton is talking about staying 2 years because of his year off from basketball.
To be honest, I never pay attention to this stuff. Nobody knows what they’re going to do until it’s time to make the decision. I agree with Trips that Hamilton is an ideal 2 in the league, so we’ll see.
For all we know, by this time next year we’re looking at Pittman, James, Hamilton, and Bradley all being lottery picks. I don’t think there’s really a chance in hell of that happening, but it wouldn’t shock me to find two of those four being talked about in that way. Well, two of those three, since I don’t think James is going to have the handle to push himself into that conversation.
Baby Jeebus said:
April 1st, 2009 at 9:31 am
I can’t wait for next year!!!
Tyrone Branyan said:
April 1st, 2009 at 9:32 am
me neither
jc25 said:
April 1st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
A friend and I used to say that Dion Dowell was a caged beast, but not in the good way…moreso in that when you actually released him on the court, he ran around in a frenzy without any idea as to what he was doing.