He's down to IU, Louisville, MSU, Purdue, and Notre Dame. Hard to tell who he's favoring.
Decision coming next month.
...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
Basketball: 5* guard Gary Harris eliminates Michigan from consideration
June 20th, 2011 at 12:36 PM
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Basketball: 5* guard Gary Harris eliminates Michigan from consideration
June 20th, 2011 at 12:39 PM | 
Please go to Louisville...or
Please go to Louisville...or
June 20th, 2011 at 1:02 PM |
People at IU are prepared for
People at IU are prepared for
People at IU are prepared for the fact that he's going to choose Sparty.
June 20th, 2011 at 12:40 PM |
That's too bad, but...
That's too bad, but...
Beilein obviously wasn't hanging his hat on getting him. The two recent 2013 commits make this sting very little, I think.
It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra
June 20th, 2011 at 1:14 PM |
Why do you say the two recent
Why do you say the two recent
Why do you say the two recent commits for 2013 make this sting? I'm just curious.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.
June 20th, 2011 at 1:24 PM |
Read what he wrote again
Read what he wrote again
"The two recent 2013 commits make this sting very little, I think."
June 20th, 2011 at 8:02 PM |
Really?
Really?
I think most would do a 2 for 1 swap for Harris.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
June 20th, 2011 at 12:44 PM |
His loss,
His loss,
I say.
June 20th, 2011 at 1:05 PM |
You say?
You say?
I say...
David Cone is my homeboy...
June 20th, 2011 at 1:40 PM |
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For my privacy, my new username is "non-Oriental non-Andrew"
June 20th, 2011 at 12:51 PM |
previously he was only
previously he was only
previously he was only considering us publicly. this is just a confirmation of what we already knew.
June 20th, 2011 at 12:54 PM |
Fine
Fine
We didn't want another Harris anyway.
Michigan Arrogance ... Something to be proud of.
June 20th, 2011 at 1:54 PM |
Another Harris would be fine,
Another Harris would be fine,
Another Harris would be fine, as would another Morris.
Twitter: @Raoul_000
June 20th, 2011 at 1:20 PM |
Yes we did need another
Yes we did need another
Yes we did need another Harris. We need more athleticism. ABMSU! (Anyone But Michigan State University)
"A Michigan Man will coach a Michigan Team"
June 20th, 2011 at 1:37 PM |
As much as we all knew he
As much as we all knew he
As much as we all knew he probably wasn't coming here, its still very sad when it becomes official.
June 20th, 2011 at 1:49 PM |
Or maybe...
Or maybe...
...not:
@EvanDanielscout Not sure where it's coming from, but I'm pretty sure Gary Harris doesn't have a "cut down" list. My understanding is he's in no hurry.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
June 20th, 2011 at 8:01 PM |
Maybe why, but...
Maybe why, but...
I don't get how a player we might not want and have other players at least near as good committed commits to MSU and it rates 140 posts, but the best player to consider us in basketball in decades eliminates us (maybe) and is favored to go to MSU, and it rates 14 posts.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
June 20th, 2011 at 8:16 PM |
It just shows....
It just shows....
...the dominant place in the public zeitgeist held by football.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
June 20th, 2011 at 8:17 PM |
Isn't it simply a matter of
Isn't it simply a matter of
Isn't it simply a matter of football vs. basketball on a site where football is number one by a long shot?
Twitter: @Raoul_000
June 20th, 2011 at 8:41 PM |
I'll try this again since it didn't post the 1st time
I'll try this again since it didn't post the 1st time
I agree with you both. And I'm not shocked that there's a lot of interest in the other post...more the lack of interest in this post. Because I thought the comparative value to the programs would mitigate the different a little. MSU has always gotten some food players, and they'll probably get more under the current staff. But one very good but not elite player at a position we're stocked and could still get stronger at (who we may or may not even want) versus the type of guy we haven't been able to get and could be the first to lead the way. He wouldn't make or break MSU's program, but certainly would help quell the turnaround in recruiting, much like Sparty getting killed in football recruiting has taken the momentum off their 11-2 season.
This to me is a far bigger deal. We have to wait till 2013 for even a shot at a blue-chipper, a guy who could be an instant big time help. Now we're a long way away from anyone signing (in either sport) so who knows. But this is a far bigger blow to Michigan's program than the other guy, who doesn't matter unless it means State starts reeling in ten more like him. And even then, we're still probably getting better players. Not so in basketball.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
June 20th, 2011 at 9:03 PM |
Hasn't Harris been considered
Hasn't Harris been considered
Hasn't Harris been considered a pretty long shot for Michigan all along? If he did eliminate U-M (which evidently he hasn't), the news wouldn't be that surprising, so why would you expect a great deal of discussion about it?
In any case, the OP was up for only about a hour before MGoShoe more or less shot down the idea that Harris had eliminated Michigan. So that probably forestalled some discussion as well.
Twitter: @Raoul_000
June 20th, 2011 at 9:29 PM |
Well, word was
Well, word was
We had slowed down and not accepted Pittman's commitment, so why was it a big shock he decided to go someplace else?
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
June 20th, 2011 at 10:12 PM |
I get the comparison you're
I get the comparison you're
I get the comparison you're making, but setting aside the greater interest in football vs. basketball, it seems there was a lot more to discuss in regard to Pittman, such as why Michigan backed off on its offer.
Back to Harris/basketball: Isn't it possible that Robinson III will end up being the type of instant-impact player that you're looking for? At this point, I'm thinking Beilein won't be signing anyone else for 2012. If he could he get commitments from Monte Morris and Zak Irvin for 2013, I'd be more than satisfied with the 2012/2013 classes. Even if he lands only Morris or one of the other top point guards, I think Michigan will be in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure that you fall into this category, but it seems like some people keep pointing to the lack of five-star recruits signing with Michigan as an indictment on Beilein. Do you think he cannot succeed here without them?
Twitter: @Raoul_000
June 21st, 2011 at 4:38 PM |
I don't think it's an indictment
I don't think it's an indictment
Because he's proven he can have some success without them. But I do think he needs them to eventually have ultimate success - National Championship(s). Because you eventually hit a team you can't out scheme, or has scheme AND talent. I think if you want to be a consistent favorite for the Big Ten Title and National runs, you need to regular bring in a few of those guys to go with the other level guys we're already getting. We don't need to be Kentucky. Where I differ from others is that I believe Beilein CAN get these guys to come to Michigan....we just always seem to be missing out, and waiting another year. Maybe it is 2013, with Morris. But we heard that with Harris, and if Morris goes elsewhere, here we go again. (And FYI I'm guessing Robinson's ceiling is Hardaway like, which is good, no doubt, but still doesn't get you past the second round of the Tournament).
But obviously there isn't much other concern, so I'm just arguing with myself, and I've been overly worried about other B-Ball related things. It's not an indictment on Beilein. It's the crapshoot of recruiting, And I don't really get the least bit freaked out over losing one football recruit, because I know there are loads of others, and we'll get them, because we're rolling there. And in football, it's a numbers game. Basketball, one or two guys can be everything. But I was ready to let it go, but I always appreciate your views on basketball (and other stuff) and asked a legit question so I thought you deserved an answer.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
June 21st, 2011 at 7:25 PM |
Appreciate the response
Appreciate the response
I agree with you that it is possible for Beilein to recruit elite players to Michigan--and I want him to keep going after them--but where we differ is that I think Michigan can compete for Big Ten titles and win a national championship without landing any. Had Morris not gone pro, the Final Four would have been a realisitic goal for next year, so I don't agree that Beilein can't get Michigan past the second round (or win Big Ten titles) with the types of players he's been able to land so far.
Twitter: @Raoul_000
June 20th, 2011 at 8:05 PM |
From my hometown
From my hometown
He goes to my alma mater... sorry I couln't help us out. This bums me out.
A Møøse once bit my sister. No realli!
Please go to Louisville...or Purdue...even Indiana or ND...just not MSU.