Hamga to UNLV per HL

[Mr. T]

Crap! (http://www.heraldleader.com/232/story/69357.html)

[Littlemeyer]

Bummer! :mad:

[Craig the Blueheart]

Crap! (http://www.heraldleader.com/232/story/69357.html)

I have a really bad feeling that this will be the start to a melancholy day.

[Woodgate]

sigh....

[Will Lavender]

Didn't see your post when I made mine.

Does this mean Patterson to UK? Lucas to UK? Ivan Renko to UK?

[Mr. T]

Yeah, but I am just meh on Lucas anyways... we have guards.... we need big men now.

[RaleighCat]

I have a really bad feeling that this will be the start to a melancholy day.

I'll still be a UK fan when I wake up tomorrow- and Billy Gillispie will still be our coach.
I'm good.

[Craig the Blueheart]

Didn't see your post when I made mine.

Does this mean Patterson to UK? Lucas to UK? Ivan Renko to UK?

Probably Ivan, but not the others. :icon_lol:

[UKfaninCO]

I'll still be a UK fan when I wake up tomorrow- and Billy Gillispie will still be our coach.
I'm good.


Same here.

[Littlemeyer]

Didn't see your post when I made mine.

Does this mean Patterson to UK? Lucas to UK? Ivan Renko to UK?

I read that he was "ours to lose". Surely if that was true, and we did indeed "lose" him, Gillispie knows something good.

Surely. :icon_neutral:

[crazzedcats22]

holy crap, where the hell did this come from? What happened during his trip here last weekend? This is not good news, how do you lose a recruit to UNLV??? Could be a really bad day

[UKfaninCO]

I read that he was "our's to lose". Surely if that was true, and we did indeed "lose" him, Gillispie knows something good.

Surely. :icon_neutral:

I've read elsewhere that he was "ours to lose", but after reading the comments from his coach, it appears that UNLV was leader all along...but that could just be my interpretation.

[Craig the Blueheart]

I read that he was "our's to lose". Surely if that was true, and we did indeed "lose" him, Gillispie knows something good.

Surely. :icon_neutral:

Or, this whole myspace thing really ticked the guy off. I can't imagine it hacking me off to the point of not seriously considering a school, however. Me being the conspiracy theorist that I am, I could easily see a Rick Pitino type of maneuver taking place here; A scenario that has Hamga pulling his name out before UK can pull theirs.

[wildcat74]

All those myspace messages!!!

[Will Lavender]

Or, this whole myspace thing really ticked the guy off. I can't imagine it hacking me off to the point of not seriously considering a school, however.

I really can't either.

But, you know, it depends on what was posted over there.

[Craig the Blueheart]

I really can't either.

But, you know, it depends on what was posted over there.

That is true, but the guy should be smart enough to know that you are going to have crazies in the fan base. Heck, I would argue that he is inheriting a lot more hysteria over in LV than he would here.

[RaleighCat]

Sounds like the Cameroon-Connection was too strong a draw.

Seriously, what if BCG knew better news this weekend and didn't promise the scholly? What if we get both PP and JL- aren't we short a scholly anyway?

Lots could've happened to affect Hagma's decision. The fact that UK was on him as hard as we were is a good sign for the future, IMHO.

[Mr. T]

That is true, but the guy should be smart enough to know that you are going to have crazies in the fan base. Heck, I would argue that he is inheriting a lot more hysteria over in LV than he would here.

In Vegas all that just blends in to the scenery....

[crazzedcats22]

Sounds like the Cameroon-Connection was too strong a draw.

Seriously, what if BCG knew better news this weekend and didn't promise the scholly? What if we get both PP and JL- aren't we short a scholly anyway?

Lots could've happened to affect Hagma's decision. The fact that UK was on him as hard as we were is a good sign for the future, IMHO.

what if we don't? I thought he was UK's to lose? Either Billy G messed something up or he wasn't as close to UK as everybody thought? Dissapointing!

[Craig the Blueheart]

what if we don't? I thought he was UK's to lose? Either Billy G messed something up or he wasn't as close to UK as everybody thought? Dissapointing!

It is probably a bit premature to assume that BG messed anything up. BG came on late, gave Hamga his best, and now he is not here.

[rickdacatkilla]

what if we don't? I thought he was UK's to lose? Either Billy G messed something up or he wasn't as close to UK as everybody thought? Dissapointing!

I think you're moniker sez it all....the myspace messages/stalkers scared the kid and his handlers..maybe he didn't want to be a "rock star". Sandy better get a handle on your fan base and fast.

[crazzedcats22]

It is probably a bit premature to assume that BG messed anything up. BG came on late, gave Hamga his best, and now he is not here.

I'm not putting the blame on him at all (yet) I'm just wondering what could have happened. I don't put a lot of merit into this myspace deal, that doesn't seem like a reason that he wouldn't go to UK.

[crazzedcats22]

I think you're moniker sez it all....the text messages scared the kid and his handlers..maybe he didn't want to be a "rock star". Sandy better get a handle on your fan base and fast.

good points, could be true!

[Will Lavender]

I think you're moniker sez it all....the text messages scared the kid and his handlers..maybe he didn't want to be a "rock star". Sandy better get a handle on your fan base and fast.

*chortle*

How in the hell is Sandy Bell going to get a "handle" on 17-year-old kids posting from their parents' basements?

Nothing to be done about it, really. Almost impossible to police retroactively. You just hope that it comes out, somewhere down the road, that Hamga chose UNLV for reasons that had nothing to do with that nonsense.

[Craig the Blueheart]

I think you're moniker sez it all....the myspace messages/stalkers scared the kid and his handlers..maybe he didn't want to be a "rock star". Sandy better get a handle on your fan base and fast.

Sounds like you need a "Sandy-type figure" to generate some actual excitement around your fan base, my friend.

[DCWildcat]

A surprise indeed.

[PitinoLooksBetterInRed]

You werent gonna land them all, remember that. This thread is drinched in pessimism.

[Craig the Blueheart]

You werent gonna land them all, remember that. This thread is drinched in pessimism.

Naturally there is going to be some disappointment when a recruit goes elsewhere.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

The sun is still shining in Colorado and the sky is still Big Blue...and I will be at happy hour later regardless of what Mr. Lucas does.

[Littlemeyer]

Now this is getting really strange. :shrug1:

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html

[crazzedcats22]

looks like it may be premature!
http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html

"OK just of the phone with Decatur (Ill.) Christian coach Alan Huss, who asked me "where is this being reported" that Hamga had committed to UNLV.

I told him where I had seen the report and he said "call me back in 30 minutes" adding that "he has not committed to anywhere yet."

[Coldstream]

Just heard Matt Jones saying that it was premature as well.

[Will Lavender]

Now this is getting really strange. :shrug1:

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html

I would LOVE to see it be proven false.

Hamga in the blue and white next year and Jerry Tipton with egg-on-face?

Priceless.

[wildcat74]

Now this is getting really strange. :shrug1:

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html


Another done deal.

[Mr. T]

looks like it may be premature!
http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html

"OK just of the phone with Decatur (Ill.) Christian coach Alan Huss, who asked me "where is this being reported" that Hamga had committed to UNLV.

I told him where I had seen the report and he said "call me back in 30 minutes" adding that "he has not committed to anywhere yet."


If THIS is true, does the Lexington media have their heads up their collective butts or what? The whole BD to UK thing with WLEX (or whichever it was) and then this? Who knows anymore....

[UKWildFox]

You werent gonna land them all, remember that. This thread is drinched in pessimism.

No kidding...my gosh the man has only been a coach for 8 weeks...We can't get them all guys!!! RELAX!

This is not going to be fixed over night fellas...If some of us Cat fans start pointing fingers at BCG, I'll have a hard time coming back to this board. Unbelievable guys...it's just a recruit...yeah we needed him, but there are tons of kids out there waiting for that call.

[blewis18]

I'm listening to the live audio of Sports Mob and they are saying that it is not confirmed.

[UKhoov]

Hamga to UNLV has been discredited by his current coach. This whole thing is very strange. Apparently KSR (Ky Sports Radio) has sources that talked to his coach and his coach said Hamga hasnt made any decisions at this point.

[crazzedcats22]

Hamga to UNLV has been discredited by his current coach. This whole thing is very strange. Apparently KSR (Ky Sports Radio) has sources that talked to his coach and his coach said Hamga hasnt made any decisions at this point.

Marc Maggard says it's a done deal (yeah, he used the phrase) they are just buying time to plan a press conference.

http://www.ukuncensored.com/view_topic.php?id=662&forum_id=9&jump_to=9214

[DCWildcat]

Why Does Jerry Tipton Still Have A Job???

[DCWildcat]

haha, CJ has got to be loving this

[blewis18]

UNLV is confirmed! DANG IT!!!

[UKhoov]

This is all very crazy right now.

[Littlemeyer]

UNLV is confirmed! DANG IT!!!

Where'd you see that?

[crazzedcats22]

Where'd you see that?

Matt Jones just confirmed it after speaking to someone close to Hamga, sucks!!!

[DCWildcat]

Bummer. This could be a very bad 20 minutes.

[Littlemeyer]

Jody Demling hasn't given it up yet.

Still holding on the Hamga story.

The latest word out of his camp is that he is leaning towards making a commitment to UNLV. If he has actually committed yet or not is unclear.

This one is a mess!

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html

[Craig the Blueheart]

Jody Demling hasn't given it up yet.

Still holding on the Hamga story.

The latest word out of his camp is that he is leaning towards making a commitment to UNLV. If he has actually committed yet or not is unclear.

This one is a mess!

http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/blog.html

This is a comical turn of events.

[Josh]

Color me completely, 99% shocked. I felt like he was ours.

[Will Lavender]

Color me completely, 99% shocked. I felt like he was ours.

Me too.

Not shocked at all with Lucas. Absolutely floored with Hamga.

[crazzedcats22]

Me too.

Not shocked at all with Lucas. Absolutely floored with Hamga.

I am completely confused as to where this came from.
Marc Maggard says his coach told him that Hamga wanted to "be the man" not just another player and at UNLV he feels he can be the man. Pretty stupid if you ask me!

[Tom Blevins]

Prediction: Mike Williams is going to surprise some Kentucky fnas who have wrote him off. The reason a coach takes on a project is that sometimes projects work out. This one is going to work out. I don't know how much he'll be able to help us next year, but I predict that he'll be all SEC before he leaves Kentucky and will go on to play in the NBA.

[DCWildcat]

This is all very crazy right now.

Just heard you on KSR :cool:

[Matt Dillon]

what if we don't? I thought he was UK's to lose? Either Billy G messed something up or he wasn't as close to UK as everybody thought? Dissapointing!

LEX18 reported that he has a good friend that is a Sr. at UNLV.

[SlyClyde]

Prediction: Mike Williams is going to surprise some Kentucky fnas who have wrote him off. The reason a coach takes on a project is that sometimes projects work out. This one is going to work out. I don't know how much he'll be able to help us next year, but I predict that he'll be all SEC before he leaves Kentucky and will go on to play in the NBA.

I hope you're right, but he's going to have to lose the ankle weights. Although, I think he'll be a tireless worker and he's very enthusiastic about being a wildcat.

[JOHN BLUEBLOOD]

Didn't see your post when I made mine.

Does this mean Patterson to UK? Lucas to UK? Ivan Renko to UK?

Are we back in the hunt for Renko?........hot ****!!

[JOHN BLUEBLOOD]

UNLV is confirmed! DANG IT!!!

...........and you know, not more than a handful of people in the Vegas area are going to know and/or care.

[scfcats]

I'll go to the games and heckle him for us... just kidding. :icon_lol: Sux for us, but the culture here has changed as far as UNLV basketball is concerned. People have expectations now. Lon Kruger is doing a great job with the team and the city.

[WildFan]

I've read elsewhere that he was "ours to lose", but after reading the comments from his coach, it appears that UNLV was leader all along...but that could just be my interpretation.

His coach has flip-flopped with his statements many times. He was originally saying Hamga would remain in High School, then that he was ready to sign with UK.

You just never KNOW what is going to happen.

[WildFan]

Prediction: Mike Williams is going to surprise some Kentucky fnas who have wrote him off. The reason a coach takes on a project is that sometimes projects work out. This one is going to work out. I don't know how much he'll be able to help us next year, but I predict that he'll be all SEC before he leaves Kentucky and will go on to play in the NBA.

I hope you are right, but remeber Shagari and Woo?

[scfcats]

I hope you are right, but remeber Shagari and Woo?

Wasn't Naz a project. I remember him being extra heafty, but he worked out in the end.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Evidently he did NOT want to be a rock star

WHy UNLV....have they even made the NCAA in the last 5 years.........WHY would he chose this school..sad day for UK basketball when we lose recruits to a basketball program like this