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Crono139 · 04-03-2010, 10:31 AM

"Signing Day is April 14, so in the next couple of weeks, I'll make my decision," McCallum said. "I'm going to sit down with my family and talk to them about it."

"My dad's been my coach my whole life," the younger McCallum said. "So, I'm definitely looking at (Detroit)."

"UCLA, Arizona, Florida and Detroit," McCallum said of his final list.

"I think that if you are a good player and you have good players around you, it doesn't matter if you're at a big school or a smaller school," McCallum said. "You can still get it done. It's all about players playing together as a team."

http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pb...S/4010326/1002

Crono139 · 04-03-2010, 10:38 AM

I know this against what Bullis has said about Denson, but...

The Gators, who desperately need another point guard for the 2010 class, have visited the 6-foot-2 Denson twice and are waiting on the decisions of higher-profile guards before making an offer, according to Shaw High School coach Terry White said.

"They have a couple of guys ahead of him, so it looks like they are waiting on a couple of All-Americans," White said. "Chris doesn’t take that as disrespect, he just wants to play high-major basketball."

White said Denson could fit in at Florida because he’s an aggressive, high-motor player. Florida could have an edge on Denson because Gainesville is close to home.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/spo...le+Feedfetcher

He doesn't seem like a bad backup plan, IMO.

core545 · 04-03-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MJGator8104

Wow, really great to add a 8 footer to the roster as a center! He can just walk to the basket and drop the ball in!

Before you jump on me, please be advised I know it was an April Fools Joke!

that guy is on the thin side now tho skinny as a skeleton

**MJGator8104** · 04-04-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by core545

that guy is on the thin side now tho skinny as a skeleton

He was 22 years old when he died in 1940. So, by now, he truly is skeletal...

Crono139 · 04-11-2010, 03:36 PM

Denson’s first offer came from Tennessee Tech during the summer before his junior season. He has since received solid offers from Buffalo, which he is visiting today, Western Kentucky, North Carolina-Greensboro and Jacksonville State.

He has already been on visits to Auburn and Western Kentucky and worked out for visiting coaches from UCLA and Florida, which he is visiting this weekend.

A trip to Connecticut is set for next weekend, and Virginia Tech is looking at him, too.

"It’s stressful, Denson said. "I can’t wait until my signing day."

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2010/...aws-chris.html

Choco_gator · 04-14-2010, 06:23 PM

Denson is listed at 6-2. Would be nice to get that kind of height in the back court.

Crono139 · 04-16-2010, 11:14 AM

Denson is apparently visiting this weekend.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/spo...da-gators.html

GatorSieg · 04-17-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MJGator8104

Wow, really great to add a 8 footer to the roster as a center! He can just walk to the basket and drop the ball in!

Before you jump on me, please be advised I know it was an April Fools Joke!

Hah, nearly did a double take when my name showed up in this thread.

Robert was a first-cousin of mine. The height was a thyroid disorder though, not genetic so no dice for me (5'8).

**MJGator8104** · 04-17-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorSieg

Hah, nearly did a double take when my name showed up in this thread.

Robert was a first-cousin of mine. The height was a thyroid disorder though, not genetic so no dice for me (5'8).

LOL. I didn't bring him up, but did look him up. Surprising history and too bad he died so early in life. Pretty cool relative to have though.

**GothamGator** · 04-19-2010, 08:41 AM

That's crazy Sieg. Pretty funny.

Crono139 · 04-19-2010, 10:12 AM

Yeguete to announce today.

deebo65 · 04-20-2010, 04:31 PM

I never get into the early recruiting and saw this today and looked at Gotham's list and just noticed that Al's little brother. I know everyobody has to find their own way, btu I just can't imagine that we weren't in the final play (please letme know if I'm wrong) with him. As well as Al did here and as much as he thrioved in Billy's system and as polished as Billy had him coming out..... How does his brother not want to come here. Maybe it's just me and my O&B glasses. Maybe it's that I am the oldest brother and not the younger wanting my own way... But I just can't see it....

Crono139 · 04-20-2010, 09:05 PM

Steele to Mississippi State.

rserina · 04-20-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by deebo65

I never get into the early recruiting and saw this today and looked at Gotham's list and just noticed that Al's little brother. I know everyobody has to find their own way, btu I just can't imagine that we weren't in the final play (please letme know if I'm wrong) with him. As well as Al did here and as much as he thrioved in Billy's system and as polished as Billy had him coming out..... How does his brother not want to come here. Maybe it's just me and my O&B glasses. Maybe it's that I am the oldest brother and not the younger wanting my own way... But I just can't see it....

I don't think we ever offered Horford. He is a little smaller than his brother, but doesn't seem to have the face up game or hops to play the four in our system.

**GothamGator** · 04-21-2010, 08:23 AM

I think that's basically correct. We had two potential legacy recruits this year - Horford and Poole, and Donovan decided neither was really a good fit with what we do. That's too bad, but better for all involved if you think about it. No reason for a kid to flounder in the wrong system. Both of those guys landed at major programs.

docgator81 · 04-23-2010, 03:59 PM

Gotham,

You do a very good job with your recruiting list and updates. I am an insider so I read Franz' as well. I don't think anyone would mind if your post got directed to the Insiders Forum.

**GothamGator** · 04-24-2010, 07:32 AM

Thanks. I just try to summarize what's already out there so that people who don't follow it every day can get an easy to read summary of what's going on.

Crono139 · 05-06-2010, 12:52 PM

Gators piling on
Coming into the late signing period, Florida was already ranked No. 10 in the country and now the Gators have added more size in power forwards Cody Larson (Sioux Falls, S.D./Roosevelt) and Will Yeguete (Melbourne, Fla./Florida Air Academy). Larson has good athleticism and quickness, which he uses to surprise opposing bigs. The 6-8 lefty also has good strength and finishes around the basket with a good amount of effectiveness. Meanwhile, Yeguete scores mostly on face-up drives from the high post area and from offensive rebound tip-ins.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recru...ory?id=5165589