October 6, 200718 yr When Kentucky calls, most recruits pick up the phone. But that wasn't the case when Kentucky called Hutchinson Community College last week to inquire about center Abdul Herrera. Hutchinson coach Ryan Swanson has made it clear from the beginning that Kansas State will get the first chance to sign the 6-foot-11 post man, and everyone else will have to wait until the Wildcats make their decision. "He's (K-State's) to turn down," Swanson said. "No one else going to recruit him until they tell me yes or no." Coach Frank Martin was in Hutchinson two weeks ago to scout Herrera, but the Wildcats have yet to extend a scholarship offer. "If they want to take their time to evaluate, if that means he waits until spring to sign, that's OK," Swanson said. "They can take as much time as they need." Herrera and Martin have a history, dating back to Martin's days as an assistant for Bob Huggins at Cincinnati. http://www.cjonline.com/stories/100507/cat_205417872.shtml
October 6, 200718 yr It's a wee bit deceiving when the title of the article reads "Cats are the only option" and beings the article talking about Kentucky. Slight oversight in the editing room.
October 6, 200718 yr If Kansas State, not exactly a basketball power, has to "evaluate" him at this date in the recruiting race, is he really that good anyway?
October 6, 200718 yr If Kansas State, not exactly a basketball power, has to "evaluate" him at this date in the recruiting race, is he really that good anyway? Especially if he is injury prone.
October 6, 200718 yr Author If Kansas State, not exactly a basketball power, has to "evaluate" him at this date in the recruiting race, is he really that good anyway? From first hand knowledge, he's a stiff...
October 7, 200718 yr I will trust Billy G. until I see a reason not to... So far he's been here since April and already done some great recruiting... I don't think we will really see what he can do til 2010 though... That's when he will really have some solid relationships built, and have a good amount of scholarships to work with. I think he has something up his sleeve for 08 though.
October 7, 200718 yr Author Who is making the call that KSU is first? The coach? The player? Player. Martin was the guy that got him to UC, and the fact he hasn't jumped says enough...
October 7, 200718 yr Player. Martin was the guy that got him to UC, and the fact he hasn't jumped says enough... That may be true, but Swanson was an ego-maniac when he was at St. Catharine (KY) too... I would bet that Swanson and Martin have had discussions regarding K-State placing other non-qualifying players at Hutch as long as Swanson would deliver them back... I don't blame Swanson, but let's not be naive and think he's just acting on behalf of the kid...
October 7, 200718 yr Author How does this make Billy G "desperate"? If he's even inquiring about Abdul he's getting desperate...
October 7, 200718 yr Author That may be true, but Swanson was an ego-maniac when he was at St. Catharine (KY) too... I would bet that Swanson and Martin have had discussions regarding K-State placing other non-qualifying players at Hutch as long as Swanson would deliver them back... I don't blame Swanson, but let's not be naive and think he's just acting on behalf of the kid... Abdul was brought to UC by Martin, and it was part of the reason Huggs hired him in the first place. If Martin is holding off, that should tell you enough...
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