Mitch McGary to announce decision on Thursday
October 31st, 2011 at 11:39 PM ^
But it also says it was last updated 1 September.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:22 AM ^
It's been updated. Florida, Duke, and Michigan all listed as high interest
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player?id=66847…
October 31st, 2011 at 10:47 PM ^
Jetpack bitches
November 1st, 2011 at 11:10 AM ^
"After watching that crazy ass dude in the jetpack land in the Big House, I knew which school I wanted to play basketball for." -MM
October 31st, 2011 at 10:47 PM ^
Mitch McGary the decision will be on ESPN Thursday.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:51 PM ^
"Next fall I'll be taking my talents to East Stadium."
November 1st, 2011 at 10:20 AM ^
His decision will air on a show beginning at 5:00 PM on ESPNU.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:49 PM ^
You better be right Bouncing Bobby Hill. Mitch could be our biggest recruit since Chris Webber.
GO BLUE!!
October 31st, 2011 at 11:07 PM ^
Ward was the #1 overall recruit back in 1995. People keep forgetting Ward
October 31st, 2011 at 11:17 PM ^
Ward is unforgettable. Coming out of high school, he could hit 3-pointers with equal accuracy with his right or left hand. As turned out, he continued that trend in college -- about 20%. He was supposed to be the next Scottie Pippen -- unfortunately he was the Scottie Pippen who played after MJ retired
November 1st, 2011 at 2:00 PM ^
"He scores like we breath".
COUGH COUGH COUGH
But he was really more Benard King, after the knee surgery. Because man, that kid couldn't stay healthy. (I was going to say "couldn't get a break", but he probably had one of those over his career).
October 31st, 2011 at 10:49 PM ^
until I hear from Ace Williams
October 31st, 2011 at 10:54 PM ^
started on what that guy had to say earlier. The other Ace Williams came on 247 and put his thoughts on Zach Banner. I keep forgetting that we have two Ace William's. One who knows what he is talking about and the other.....well, i have no clue why he even exist.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:55 PM ^
The Ace here is Ace Anbender.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:42 AM ^
You my friend, win the most awesome pic in relation to the thread topic award.
Well done, very well done.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:50 PM ^
Buckled. Up.
(and saying prayers)
(with fingers and toes crossed)
October 31st, 2011 at 10:58 PM ^
I've never been this excited for a Thursday. Please Basketball Gods. We are due.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:00 PM ^
GTFO my court
November 1st, 2011 at 1:28 AM ^
O for on?
I would trade my whole bag of Halloween candy for Mitch Mcgary. And I got TWO king size Butterfingers.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:02 PM ^
I will now have MITCH MC GARY, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP running through my head for the next 2+ days.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:23 PM ^
Maybe McGary's decision to go Blue sways Zach Banner to bring his talent to the gridiron and hardwood in Ann Arbor. Holy crap, what a team that would be.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:21 AM ^
Obviously crazy speculative but has a player ever won national championships in both major sports? Given our recruiting classes it wouldn't be completely out of the realm of possibility for banner and we would probably give him one of the better shots at it.
November 1st, 2011 at 1:47 AM ^
But I do believe that Charlie Ward was the closest. National championship in football for FSU, and his basketball team made it to the sweet 16.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:41 AM ^
I don't really want to go through and look, but the list of schools with titles in both sports goes like this:
Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio, Syracuse, UCLA.
So if someone has done that, it couldn't be at any other school.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:38 PM ^
Given the timing I would be surprised if it were not Michigan. If it dragged on longer I would be worried.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:46 PM ^
on ESPNU REcruiting Nation at 5pm on Thursday. The link below has some additional information that is very nice, but I will refrain from conveying such information due to any potential bad luck that I may bring about! Fingers Crossed!
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/31/mcgary-warren-to-announce-this-week/
November 1st, 2011 at 1:51 AM ^
Great Article, thanks for posting this! I can't wait till Thursday!
November 1st, 2011 at 7:15 AM ^
liveblog at 4:30?
October 31st, 2011 at 11:58 PM ^
I can has McGary?
November 1st, 2011 at 12:07 AM ^
This may not be a Fab Five-level class...but McGary sure is a Fab Five-Star recruit. You know what you need to do Mitch.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:16 AM ^
but from what I've read this has been a stressful process for Mitch and his family, so while fingers and other appendages are crossed for him to join the M Family, I'm also hoping his decision provides some welcome peace and quiet. Best wishes on your choice, young man.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:45 AM ^
Glenn Robinson III is his good friend, right? If so, that can only help us even more.
GO BLUE!!
November 1st, 2011 at 1:33 AM ^
Hey guys checkout this mini magazine I created to show Michigan's support for Mitch McGary.
Share it out, lets try to get Mitch to see it.
http://fancite.com/magazine/mitch-mcgary
November 1st, 2011 at 1:23 AM ^
Just thought I'd get one last "Please!" in. Its great to be a Mitch-igan Wolverine.
November 1st, 2011 at 1:47 AM ^
God I hope this happens...I will take such a hearty drink if we pick this guy up...
November 1st, 2011 at 2:05 AM ^
No one else knows this, because no one else is as much of a BBall junkie as I am. Yet, it is uber-awesome, and needs to be said.
MM was recruited by Coach B a LONG time ago, back when he was a '11 recruit. Yes, he was a '11 recruit, and not a highly ranked one at that. (I don't have a link, but ask Dylan from UMHoops.com. It was on there a few years ago.) Dook wasn't recruiting him, UNC wasn't recruiting him, heck, IU wasn't even recruiting him.
We all talk about how Coach B is an outstanding evaluator of talent. But let me put this into perspective. He picked:
2*s: Dougless, Novak
3*s: THJ, Robinson (at the time), MM (at the time), Buke (at the time), Morgan
I know I'm leaving a few out, but the point is made. Coach B knows both whom and how to recruit. The most important part is he knows how to coach talent in the offseason and during practice. He's simply one of the best coaches out there in recruiting.
Caveats: He hasn't picked up anyone big (yet.) Regardless, his classes have been getting better and better each and every year. (HT: espn) '12 will (dur) be the best one yet.
And in case you missed it: Coach B is a good recruiter, talent evaluator, and coach. That is all.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:35 AM ^
identifying talents before they explode. Smotrycz is a great example. THJ, GRIII are another example.
It's time to trust JB's evaluations if you haven't already by now.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:35 AM ^
some of the gravitas of a John Wooden, but a unique individual, too. Coolest thing about him: how open he is to his players' and assistants' ideas.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:27 AM ^
PLEASE PLEASE!
November 1st, 2011 at 9:00 AM ^
Right half of me: "It's too early you idiot!!!"
Left half of me: "I can't help it."
Right half of me: "What the fuck are you doing? It's 2011!!
Left half of me: "But what if..."
Right half of me: "---what if?! What if this right nut. There is no reason to be thinking of this!!"
Left half of me: "Do you think Hardaway will stay?"
Right half of me: "I can't believe you just asked that."
Left half of me: "Does GRob3 start as a freshman?"
Right half of me: "La la la...I can't hear you! La la la...I can't hear you!"
Left half of me: "But wait, listen!"
Right half of me: "I'm not listening!"
Left half of me: "Yes you are, you just answered!"
Right half of me: "No I'm ----"
Left half of me: *punches right half and knocks it out for 30 seconds*
______________________________________________________
2013 Starting Lineup
C- Jordan Morgan
PF- Mitch McGary
SF- Glenn Robinson III
SG- Tim Hardaway Jr.
PG- Trey Burke
Key Reserves
PF- Evan Smotrycz
SG- Matt Vogrich
SG- Carlton Brundidge
C- Jon Horford
SF- Nick Stauskas
______________________________________________________
Right half of me: *begins to wake up*
Left half of me: *quickly presses save*
November 1st, 2011 at 11:43 AM ^
It's not too early. All but one of those players have already committed. The future is bright regardless, but dang would that be a scary lineup with McGary.
November 1st, 2011 at 9:53 AM ^
I don't follow basketball closely that much anymore. Isn't McGary believed to be a "one-and-done" guy? How much of an impact could he have for UM in just one season?
November 1st, 2011 at 10:40 AM ^
Even if he is a one-and-done, it would be a huge boost for the 2012-13 year. With the team we have already and GRIII, Stauskas and McGary coming in, it wouldn't be unreasonable to call us a national contender.
McGary's a consensus top 5 recruit in the nation. He's also eligible for the 2012 draft if he wanted to enter and some people seem to think he'd be a top 5 pick there if he was inclined to be a part of it.
McGary would play a big part in making M bball relevant nationally again. Even if he left after one year, that perception wouldn't go away as quickly.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:15 PM ^
Recruiting one-and-dones is pointless. It's why Kentucky is such an irrelevant program
November 1st, 2011 at 11:58 AM ^
is it possible to get muppets for a committment?
November 1st, 2011 at 12:00 PM ^
It has been a good spell since we had a Hello post…. We’re due
November 1st, 2011 at 12:00 PM ^
It has been a good spell since we had a Hello post…. We’re due
November 1st, 2011 at 12:09 PM ^
Why couldn't he join after Christmas? If he's going to leave early anyway, why not see if he wants to play an extra semester?