EDIT - Jabari Parker to Duke (wheew)
It has been said that it is between MSU and Duke, with Duke being the favorite. I know some of you are all about the BIG being stronger and want him to land at MSU, but I would rather not see Michigan play against this kid two times a year.
6'8" 220 lbs, SF. He is currently the #2 recruit in the nation for the class of 2013.
As a junior, Parker was named the ESPNChicago.com Player of the Year, Illinois' Mr. Basketball and the national Gatorade Player of the Year. He averaged 19.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 3.3 blocks and 1.4 steals a game.
edit - MSU prematurely (common for them) came out with an article saying Parker to MSU around 2:30 ET. LINK (It has been taken down, but you can still see the title)
December 20th, 2012 at 12:01 PM ^
I love the B1G, but I can't stand Little Brother. However, the only baskeball team I hate more than LB -- is Duke.
Let him go to E. Lansing.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:00 PM ^
I hope he goes to State. Fuck Duke.
I am looking forward to epic battles between MSU and Michigan this year and in the coming years, not to mention the great contests of the last few years. Beilein has changed the tide of the rivalry.....
December 20th, 2012 at 12:02 PM ^
December 20th, 2012 at 12:13 PM ^
Win by 30? We can do that tonight against Eastern and next week against Central; That's not fun.
Zack, Stu, and Darius, swaggering into Breslin and silencing the MSU faithful, now that's fun.
Stu hitting a killer 3; That's where legends and memories are made.
December 20th, 2012 at 1:05 PM ^
I'm in the "win by 30" camp. They could use a good ol' fashioned shellacking.
December 20th, 2012 at 2:15 PM ^
Changed the tide of the rivaly, you say? Well selling jerseys in Ohio was a good start.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:01 PM ^
December 20th, 2012 at 12:12 PM ^
They're still adjusting to life without Draymond. But I would hate to see them get Parker. I think he's the only thing standing between them becoming a really good team or being an average B1G team the next few years.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:06 PM ^
and from what I've seen from Sparty this year they are going to need more than 1 player.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:11 PM ^
Syracuse was in the NIT the year before he came to school. And it's not like MSU has suddenly become Penn State talent-wise. They're young. They're going to be good without him. They could be really good with him.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:07 PM ^
Maybe God will give him a call before 4 pm.
In any regard I woudn't worry about playing him more than 3 times. He's not going to be around longer than that. Unless the 4th is in the Final Four, then that would be a nice problem to have.
Sounds like MSU has done as good a job as can be expected recruiting him, and he sounds like a good kid. But I never thought us being good would make them suck. Just glad we're back to battling.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:09 PM ^
Doesn't matter...either he is over-rated or, if he does live up to the hype, he's a one and done. The third option is both--over-rated and leaving after freshman year anyway (i.e., Nerlens Noel).
December 20th, 2012 at 12:11 PM ^
December 20th, 2012 at 12:13 PM ^
I'm sure M fans are just DYING to know the school of choice for a kid who is not considering the Wolverines. This post was so great to read.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:18 PM ^
Anybody but Duke....hate them smug bastards.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:20 PM ^
I'm floored by folks who are rooting for him to go to East Lansing? You guys serious? I never root for Ohio State, MSU, and ND to land elite kids in any sport. Everyone else = secondary in hate.
December 20th, 2012 at 6:10 PM ^
Seriously, who are all these people that want MSU and OSU to be good? I don't want us to EVER lose to those teams. Wouldn't that be amazing?
December 20th, 2012 at 12:20 PM ^
December 20th, 2012 at 12:31 PM ^
jfc are you guys kidding me you want him to go to MSU what in the hell is wrong with y'all
December 20th, 2012 at 12:32 PM ^
It would likely be two times only one year, right? If as good as advertised I'm assuming he is one and done.
December 20th, 2012 at 12:59 PM ^
No? Then I don't care. Sparty/Dukie...whatever.
December 20th, 2012 at 1:10 PM ^
I'm rooting for BYU in an upset. Not a big fan of Sparty or Duke.
December 20th, 2012 at 1:02 PM ^
we will beat them both. Hell, let 'em combine their best kids in one team and we'll still beat 'em. Hell, let 'em have God on their team and we'll STILL beat 'em.
December 20th, 2012 at 1:06 PM ^
Either way, I wish him luck and all the happiness in the world for his decision. Welcome to the first day to the rest of your life young man.
December 20th, 2012 at 1:17 PM ^
If he's as good as advertised, I have a hard time believing he will hold off on being a high lottery pick. It's not just passing up the immediate dollars, but he would also be pushing out the time until he can sign his first max contract.
The kid goes to Simeon, so I'm guessing the family isn't wealthy.
It's easier to talk about staying in school than it is to turn down millions of dollars.
December 20th, 2012 at 4:24 PM ^
Gone to Duke...will be interesting to see them next year.
December 20th, 2012 at 4:26 PM ^
Your post title reads like Yoda.
December 20th, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^
Duke. Coach Eyechart seems to be more friendly to the one-offs as long as they qualify academically. Seems strange that Kentucky isn't in the picture...
December 20th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^
3 top 5 or something crazy like that...
December 20th, 2012 at 1:55 PM ^
I think that's a set of twins? The one who got the 95 instead of the 96 (ESPN ratings) his brother got must be pissed.
December 20th, 2012 at 2:03 PM ^
I hate Mich State athletics with a passion.. Fuck State.. Also, when are the state finals in high school bball coming back to AA?? Cristler Center is now up to par and I am sick of going to Breslin.. Plus, I went to a bar when with my block M hat and the everyone in the place started chanting asshole at me..Good thing i was with 6y dudes.
December 20th, 2012 at 2:53 PM ^
December 20th, 2012 at 2:29 PM ^
he is going to State....they have put all their eggs in his basket and I think it will pay off....if he doesnt....ha awesome
December 20th, 2012 at 3:04 PM ^
until 4?
December 20th, 2012 at 3:26 PM ^
Looks like LSJ screwed up. Article is down.
December 20th, 2012 at 3:30 PM ^
My guess is they wrote it in advance and kind of jumped the gun on posting it. Now I definitely don't want him to go to state.
December 20th, 2012 at 3:30 PM ^
December 20th, 2012 at 4:22 PM ^
I don't want izzo no where near this phenom.
December 20th, 2012 at 6:15 PM ^
So you do want Izzo somewhere near him?
December 20th, 2012 at 4:22 PM ^
Blue Devils are the winner.
December 20th, 2012 at 4:24 PM ^
December 20th, 2012 at 7:19 PM ^
Christian Laettner was a pussy.
December 20th, 2012 at 4:23 PM ^
Suck it, Izzo!
Go Blue!
December 20th, 2012 at 4:33 PM ^
and now that UM is back, well, there is no room for MSU in college basketball.
Let the melt down begin. This is the best Christmas present any Michigan fan could want. They dog us out for missing a 5* kid or two. They missed on the savior today.
I would hate to be a moo u fan. They have nothing to live for.
December 20th, 2012 at 4:24 PM ^
Thats why we dont put all our eggs in one basket Tommy. Dust off those knees and break out the tissues Tom!
December 20th, 2012 at 4:25 PM ^
Hey, Maizeandbluedevil:
December 20th, 2012 at 4:34 PM ^
*high five!*
Go Devils!!