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Per ESPN Insider. God I hope we get him

"Does Frazier delay bode well for SMU?

ESPN 100 guard Keith Frazier (Dallas/Kimball) decided he'll wait until after the McDonald's All American game on April 3rd to make his college decision. Frazier had announced earlier this month he'd make his decision today. Ranked No. 48 in the class of 2013, the 6-foot-5 Frazier is considering SMU, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M but most in the recruiting community believe SMU is the front-runner. Can we make anything out of Frazier delaying the decision a week?

"I just want to be 100% sure. I only want to make this decision once," Frazier told our Reggie Rankin in response to why he's holding off. SMU is in the lead for multiple reasons. The Mustang staff, led by Larry Brown, has been recruiting him the hardest and most consistently from Day 1. At SMU, he'd be in Dallas where he'd have the immediate support of friends and family. His hopes of making the NBA could best be served by thriving under the tutelage of a seasoned NBA vet like Brown. He'd immediately start and be asked to lead the team on the court. Having said all this, does the delay mean Texas A&M and Texas Tech are closer than most people think? It's possible either of those schools have emerged as a compelling enough contender to wrest Frazier out of the Dallas area, which would be a significant blow to Brown's efforts to catapult the SMU program into basketball relevance. "

More time for SMU to win the battle. I see it as a positive.

Good find, blackoutpony. I kind of thought he would announce after the McDonald's a while back. I still like our chances.Regardless, we will be talked about during the game and our hat will be one of three on the table.

well this is better than the reports that stated he picked Texas Tech this afternoon (March 28th)
Suspect LB is still working his magic. Must be having second thoughts.

Interview with Big E.

http://smu.scout.com/2/1278648.html (free)

I respect the fact that he is taking his time. This is most likely the biggest decision of his life so far and he needs to make sure it is the right on.

LA_Mustang wrote:I respect the fact that he is taking his time. This is most likely the biggest decision of his life so far and he needs to make sure it is the right on.

And his handlers are probably all in his grill

Better than the clowns who commit, decommit, recommit a dozen times

I don't think it will be a "significant blow" to LB's catapulting efforts, but I do hope we land him. We've got more than just Frazier, and he'll be competing for a spot under LB.

I dont mean to diminish his potential contributions, but LB is building something special here - and has more to offer someone like KF who has special god given talent. if KF is going to be lead around by his nose by his "handlers" then we are better off without him. If, on the other hand he is a man who is ready to put in the time it takes to be a professional in this sport, than he needs to sign post haste and get rolling with the best teacher in the game. Its just that special. We cant lose.

@GoodmanCBS: Tubby Smith met with Texas Tech today in Lubbock and has emerged as the frontrunner for the job, sources told CBSSports.

Lets go tubby

Seeing Frazier put on an SMU cap during the McDonalds game would be magical

It's time for some good recruiting publicity. Just make sure we have enough baggage handlers at the ready...

I just hope we didn't promise him he'd start.

Between Moore, Head, Russell, Manual we'll have some solid upperclassman talent. Starting a freshman because he had the most stars next to his name could ruin what seems to be a good dynamic.

I am sure LB has it all under control, and he knows what he's doing. Also, I have no problem with the kid starting if he puts in the work and earns the respect of the team.

Kid actually seems like he has a pretty good head on his shoulders.