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whitevillepack · 04-18-2002 09:56 AM

<a href="http://www.acctoday.com/article.asp?ArticleID={17DAB507-704C-450E-9D12-C75C7A4E7900}" target="_blank">UNC offers Paul</a>

Although it's likely that Paul commits to UNC, I dont see it as "open and shut" as a lot of UNC fans are. It said in that article that he will decided by the end of the summer. Now that means he could decide tomorrow or he could decide the day before he goes back to school...but I think that means that he's really going to think about it. He's not going to say, "Man I love Carolina...I accept your offer!"

I think the Heels have this one in the bag, but I'm not quite giving up on Paul. However, State is still targeting other top point guards. Right now Paul is rated as the #3 point guard in the nation. We are currently after the #1, #2, and #4 point guards also.

We have already offered #1 PG Mustafa Shakur, and he is scheduled for a visit in the upcoming week. Here are some links on Shakur:

<a href="http://fansonly.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=4078&sport=2" target="_blank">Shakur</a>

This link is before his junior year had started:
<a href="http://www.bobgibbons.net/secure/NewsPub/News/Stories/2001/07/05/99435554910.html" target="_blank">Shakur</a>

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Mustafa Shakur - 6'3 185 lbs. junior combo-guard from Friends Central HS in Philadelphia, PA. Shakur is going to repeat his junior year at Friends Central next year. Lightning quick with great change of direction and a devestating cross-over dribble. Has no problem getting by the first defender and penetrating the lane. Good size. Not a consistent jump shooter. He's still maturing, and his decision making at the point needs refinement. He commits too many turnovers and tends to play too fast. St. Josephs has already offered, but he is getting interest from all of the other Philly schools along with Providence, Siena, Florida St. and Western Kentucky.
<hr /></blockquote><a href="http://uncbasketball.com/stories/070101_nbpa.shtml" target="_blank">Shakur</a>

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> * Two analysts mentioned rising junior guard Mustafa Shakur from Philadelphia as one of the Camp's biggest sleepers. <hr /></blockquote>There are some more links..but I'll stop at that.

Then there's Taurean Minor from Houston, TX..the #2 PG in the country right now. I've heard we also have a vist scheduled with him sometime soon:

This link has Minor as the #10 Junior in his class...

<a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/cbasketball/recruiting/" target="_blank">Minor</a>

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> 4/10: "Tack Minor, a point guard for the Houston Hoops team, averaged 17.6 points and was one of the leading scorers at the Boo Williams Invitational. Minor had a high game of 24 points. He may wind up transferring to Heritage Christian next season to play for Jerome Tang." - Insiders Hoops
<hr /></blockquote><a href="http://www.bearcatnews.com/recruiting/bio.php?ID=149" target="_blank">Minor</a>

Here, he's listed at the 2nd best Junior in the country..

<a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/college/recruiting/news/2001/07/11/brick_nike/" target="_blank">Minor</a>

The other guard we are going after is Vern Hamilton from Virginia. I'm tired of looking up articles right now, so I'll just go ahead and tell you what I know about him. He's a very athletic point guard from Virginia. He's also one of the top wide receivers in his class. Right now he's a top 50 prospect and top 5 point guard. I've talked to a couple guys who think that his stock will rise this summer when he attends a lot of camps. He hasn't been exposed to the national scene yet, so this will be the first time a lot of coaches and gurus see him. We've probably got the best shot with him. We're already his leader, and we haven't even offered yet. Virginia has already offered.

To break it down...right now we're waiting on Paul and Shakur. I've heard our chances with Shakur have gotten a lot better than what I had originally thought (it was looking like an early Villanova verbal). But if Hamilton blows up the summer camps, then we might go ahead and sign him instead of waiting.

Either way...I'm very happy with our point guard prospects, and I think we come out very good with any of these guys.

whitevillepack · 04-18-2002 11:11 AM

Not to mention...this might also help us out with Reyshaun Terry.

Terry has been a BIG UNC lean for the past few months now. However, Doherty has not yet offeredn him a scholarship. With UNC looking at getting Paul, and probably another big man, this might leave Terry without a scholarship. State was already in the hunt for Terry, and was probably his 2nd option to begin with. A guy close to Terry reported on the IC boards that State offered Terry last night. I dont know if that's true or not, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us offer him soon.

At 6'6" or 6'7"..Terry is projected as a 2G or SF in college...

<a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/college/recruiting/news/2002/03/08/recruit_3/" target="_blank">Terry</a>

All of these guys mentioned in the above two posts have very good shots at the McDAA game next year.

whitevillepack · 04-18-2002 11:41 AM

It will also be interesting to see what UNC does in recruiting now. Most likely I see it like this...

2003:

Paul
Big man
Noel picks up the 3rd

2004:
JamesOn Curry
Another Big man

Many Heel fans believe that the class of 2004 is loaded and they want to save 2 scholarships for that class. However, that probably leaves out Reyshawn Terry in th 2003 class. The heels definitely want to get a big man to go along with Paul, and if they offer Terry, that only leaves one scholarship for 2004.

Decisions, decisions...

rickheel · 04-18-2002 12:55 PM

Clint: UNC Offers Paul
by Clint Jackson
April 18, 7:04 AM

Adam Boone and Brian Morrison are going to transfer after this season. Most of you already know this. And with both sophomore guards on their way out, obviously Matt Doherty's recruiting needs may need to be discussed and changed.

Enter Chris Paul.

Paul, a 5-11, 155-pound floor general for West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, N.C., is very good. In fact, the junior guard is probably the best in his class in the entire state of North Carolina. He's already been offered by NC State, Wake Forest, Charlotte, Boston College and Clemson. And he's also being recruited by a handful of other schools as well.

Now, you can add North Carolina to the long list of schools that have put a firm scholarship offer on the table.

Doherty and one of his assistants, the esteemed Doug Wojcik, met with Paul and his father yesterday at West Forsyth High and told him how much they like his leadership and poise on the basketball court. And they told him that they wanted to extend an invitation to him to play his college basketball at UNC. And although Paul has stated that he's a life long Heels fan, he's not quite ready to decide his collegiate destination just yet, according to sources.

When we interviewed Paul for ACCToday.com a few weeks ago he had some kind words for the ACC in general and especially the Tar Heels.

"People would kill to have the chance to play in the ACC," said Paul. "Since I was little I've always been the biggest UNC Tar Heels fan -- a crazy Tar Heel fan. I have warm-up suits, posters, the whole nine yards. I'd always told myself that there's no other school I'd want to go to except for UNC. And UNC just so happens to be in the ACC. "

Paul will likely decide where he wants to attend college by the end of the summer.

On the court Paul is a special player. He truly understands how to run an offense. He seems to see things before they evolve offensively. His changing speeds and quick cross-over allows him to move and flow anywhere he wants on the court -- in the lane, across the key, bobbing and weaving through a zone defense --- heck, anywhere. And he uses this ability that he has to create angles for his teammates to score.

He also can take it to the rack himself or simply pop the long ball with a nice amount of accuracy. While he's not the most athletic guy at his position in the country, nor the best scorer, Paul has a tremendous amount of savvy with the ball in his hands. He gives his coaches a sense of serenity when he's running the show. And he simply makes great decisions with the ball -- whether it's a fastbreak, a half court offense or a chaotic AAU contest.

Basically whoever gets Paul is getting themselves more than just one player. It's almost like they'll be getting him and also upgrading everyone else on the floor who's with him, because you've instantly made everyone else better as well. That's the kind of kid that Paul is.

He's also a superb individual as well. His strong character, morals and a personality that is nearly impossible to dislike are complimented by his supportive and well-rounded family. He's a great kid, a great student and a great role model to his teammates, friends and others.

Paul will tour the spring and summer with the Kappa Magic AAU program, alongside Reyshawn Terry, another possible UNC target from the 2003 class. The Magic are scheduled to be in action for the annual Bob Gibbons' Tournament of Champions on the campus of UNC over Memorial Day weekend. And while the battle Paul is far from over, it's probably a wise bet that he winds up at UNC, NC State or Wake Forest. Because he loves the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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[ April 18, 2002, 02:03 PM: Message edited by: rickheel ]

whitevillepack · 04-18-2002 01:18 PM

Thanks rick...as if I haven't seen that article a million times...

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rickheel · 04-18-2002 03:06 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by whitevillepack:
Thanks rick...as if I haven't seen that article a million times...

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>Clint: UNC Offers Paul
by Clint Jackson
April 18, 7:04 AM

you read fast

whitevillepack · 04-18-2002 04:03 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by rickheel:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by whitevillepack:
Thanks rick...as if I haven't seen that article a million times...

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by Clint Jackson
April 18, 7:04 AM

you read fast<hr /></blockquote>I meant the quote...my bad.

But I do think I've read that article at least 5 or so times.

rickheel · 04-18-2002 07:36 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by whitevillepack:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by rickheel:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by whitevillepack:
Thanks rick...as if I haven't seen that article a million times...

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by Clint Jackson
April 18, 7:04 AM

you read fast<hr /></blockquote>I meant the quote...my bad.

But I do think I've read that article at least 5 or so times.<hr /></blockquote>Understood..

whitevillepack · 04-18-2002 10:41 PM

Terry HAS been offered by Herb Sendek and company.

It is my belief that he will commit to State if UNC doesn't offer him. I also think that if UNC waits to offer him, that he might commit to State early and not wait for Doherty and company to offer.

rickheel · 04-19-2002 09:38 AM

Either team that gets him will get a good one.

hoops13 · 04-19-2002 05:04 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by rickheel:
Either team that gets him will get a good one.<hr /></blockquote>Have you ever seen Terry play?

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