Local BIG GUY - hoops

[Fresh]

Are we even trying to land this kid? Or have we tried and simply not had a chance?

LaMarcus Aldridge
Center
Dallas (Seagoville), Texas
6-11, 215

Aldridge averaged 25.7 points , 12 rebounds, and 10 blocks a game for Seagoville. He was 82 percent from the free throw line and 80 percent from the floor.

Reportedly listing Arkansas, Duke, Florida, Miami-FL, North Carolina, Texas

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80 percent from the floor? Are you kidding? Does he shoot anything but dunks?

[Stallion]

he's one of the Top 10 players in America so I'm sure we've tried but I've never seen him mention SMU.

[LA_Mustang]

Aldridge and Horton (Cedar Hill) will be two of the most highly recruited kids in the nation next year. As far as I know neither have SMU on their radar.

[Ponymon]

Just heard from a Longhorn friend of mine that Alridge just committed to Texas.

[The CPC]

Aldridge did give a verbal commitment to UT today, but he's also keeping the NBA door open. Depending on his percieved draft status a year from now he might opt to go straight to the pros.
With Aldridge, Daniel Gipson, and Dion Dowell, UT already has commitments from 3 of the states top 5 players. If all 3 do wind up in Austin, they'll have another Final Four banner to hang in the Erwin Center.

[The CPC]

Post Script:
TCU got a very good early commitment last week as well. Brent Hackett, 2 guard for FW Southwest, is committed to the frogs. For the folks who like the national recruiting lists, Hackett has popped up on a few National Top-100 lists in the 80-90 range. He's a prolific scorer, averaged around 27 a game last year. Puts up alot of 3's, but can get his points from anywhere. Draws alot of fouls when he drives, very good free throw shooter.

[Corso]

"they'll have another Final Four banner to hang in the Erwin Center ...."

Not so fast, my friend! A team full of top recruits doesn't always translate to major success (see Syracuse hoops until this year .... or check out the Texas football program.)

[Stallion]

yeah but the two freshman who finally helped win the NC were First Team and Fourth Team Parade All-Americans thereby proving once again that you're not likely to win without Top Recruits.

[EastStang]

Except of course when you sign JC's. Right Stallion?

[Stallion]

either one. I wouldn't care if an SMU coach signed zero JC players or 3-4 a year as long as it was left up to the coaches discretion as to which players would benefit the program more.