'11 IN PG Marquis Teague (Kentucky Verbal)
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JasonS
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I think it should be a factor because the program always seems to be 1 step from probation. The one and dones don't care because they will be gone any way but a player that is going to stay 2, 3, or 4 years should be concerned. The fact that the NCAA has let Calipari off the hook twice, allows him to say that he never did anything wrong. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Unfortunately, the NCAA gives Coach Cal a big bucket of water.
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Agreed, but these kids care about making it to the Association, not about his ethics. He wins and runs a style of play kids can showcase their skills in. That's what they care about. One and done kids don't care about a program. They care about reaching the NBA.
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Teague is ready to get it over with
By Chad Brendel
April 12, 2010
As decision time nears for Indianapolis Pike High School 2011 PG Marquis Teague BearcatLair.com caught up with the #1 PG target in the class to get his thoughts on arriving at the decision and why each school in his final 3 made the cut.
After putting on a show for most of the weekend in Hampton VA at the Boo Williams AAU tournament Teague was hobbling off the court after suffering an ankle sprain, but the outgoing personality was still willing to talk about his emotions as he nears making a college choice.
"It's pretty exciting. It's a long process and I'm still thinking about it, but I'm ready to get it over with."
After his high school season ended at Pike, Teague and his parents took some time to sit down and work through the details of what each school offered as they worked towards a decision.
"We were talking a lot about all the different schools we had, and everyone had a lot of different opinions but we're coming together and I think we should have a decision shortly."
It has been well documented on BCL that the 5 Star floor general has gotten very comfortable with UC head Coach Mick Cronin and Marquis talked about that bond working in the Bearcats favor.
CLICK HERE FOR INSIDER INFORMATION ABOUT TEAGUE'S RECRUITING
"Me and Coach Cronin we get along real well. He's been around since my 9th grade year when he first offered me. We've got a great relationship and I feel like I can talk to him about everything, not just basketball so we have a great relationship. Their whole coaching staff is great and I like them a lot."
Teague has made numerous trips to the Clifton campus, and he can see it as a place he spends his time while in college.
"I like the campus because it's small. I don't want to be some huge college campus really, so I like that part of it. Also it's close to where I live and I like that a lot as well."
Louisville has been considered by many the leader for Teague because of the long time relationship of his father who played for Rick Pitino at Boston U in the beginning of his head coaching career. Much like the situation at UC, the bond with the staff is a big factor in making the final list of 3.
"Coach P offered me back in 9th grade too so I've spent years getting to know them too. They've got a great coaching staff too. His son who isn't there any more is the one that started recruiting me we've got a great relationship. I love Coach P and we've got a lot of history with him."
As a decision gets closer by the day speculation is that Kentucky has taken the lead in this three horse race, and after sending Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans and now John Wall to the NBA after a one year stay learning under John Calapari it would be no surprise if that is his final destination.
"Everybody wants to go to the league and be a top pick. I haven't been to one of their games yet but I've seen the atmosphere on TV and it looks like it's live. Every thing's crazy in there. Coach Cal he's a great coach and he told me straight up. If you come in here you've got to earn everything and I like that because I know nothing's going to be handed to me. He stays honest and that makes me feel comfortable with him because I know he isn't going to lie to me about anything."
http://www.bearcatlair.com/home-news/teague-is-ready-to-get-it-over-with
By Chad Brendel
April 12, 2010
As decision time nears for Indianapolis Pike High School 2011 PG Marquis Teague BearcatLair.com caught up with the #1 PG target in the class to get his thoughts on arriving at the decision and why each school in his final 3 made the cut.
After putting on a show for most of the weekend in Hampton VA at the Boo Williams AAU tournament Teague was hobbling off the court after suffering an ankle sprain, but the outgoing personality was still willing to talk about his emotions as he nears making a college choice.
"It's pretty exciting. It's a long process and I'm still thinking about it, but I'm ready to get it over with."
After his high school season ended at Pike, Teague and his parents took some time to sit down and work through the details of what each school offered as they worked towards a decision.
"We were talking a lot about all the different schools we had, and everyone had a lot of different opinions but we're coming together and I think we should have a decision shortly."
It has been well documented on BCL that the 5 Star floor general has gotten very comfortable with UC head Coach Mick Cronin and Marquis talked about that bond working in the Bearcats favor.
CLICK HERE FOR INSIDER INFORMATION ABOUT TEAGUE'S RECRUITING
"Me and Coach Cronin we get along real well. He's been around since my 9th grade year when he first offered me. We've got a great relationship and I feel like I can talk to him about everything, not just basketball so we have a great relationship. Their whole coaching staff is great and I like them a lot."
Teague has made numerous trips to the Clifton campus, and he can see it as a place he spends his time while in college.
"I like the campus because it's small. I don't want to be some huge college campus really, so I like that part of it. Also it's close to where I live and I like that a lot as well."
Louisville has been considered by many the leader for Teague because of the long time relationship of his father who played for Rick Pitino at Boston U in the beginning of his head coaching career. Much like the situation at UC, the bond with the staff is a big factor in making the final list of 3.
"Coach P offered me back in 9th grade too so I've spent years getting to know them too. They've got a great coaching staff too. His son who isn't there any more is the one that started recruiting me we've got a great relationship. I love Coach P and we've got a lot of history with him."
As a decision gets closer by the day speculation is that Kentucky has taken the lead in this three horse race, and after sending Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans and now John Wall to the NBA after a one year stay learning under John Calapari it would be no surprise if that is his final destination.
"Everybody wants to go to the league and be a top pick. I haven't been to one of their games yet but I've seen the atmosphere on TV and it looks like it's live. Every thing's crazy in there. Coach Cal he's a great coach and he told me straight up. If you come in here you've got to earn everything and I like that because I know nothing's going to be handed to me. He stays honest and that makes me feel comfortable with him because I know he isn't going to lie to me about anything."
http://www.bearcatlair.com/home-news/teague-is-ready-to-get-it-over-with
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The longer this goes, the more I like UC chances.
This would be great news in an off season that has been filled with bad news. We need some good mojo to come are way!
This would be great news in an off season that has been filled with bad news. We need some good mojo to come are way!
JasonS
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Why do you think the longer it goes, the more you like UC's chances? I keep thinking over scenerios in my head and can't come to any conclusion at this point. If it goes longer I don't see an advantage or disadvantage for UC. Same if he decides tomorrow. I guess I feel Teague already has his mind made up. I am curious as to why you think the longer this goes, the better for UC. I hope you are right and we land him.
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He's thinking hard about something....I'm hoping UC is the reason why.
I also felt like he had his mind made up, but it looks like he's still thinking. Like I said, maybe a little good mojo.
BearcatAlum1
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It might not matter, but Jeff Teague (Marquis' older brother) has an endorsement deal with Nike.
http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/63956
http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/63956
JasonS
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Wouldn't that rule out Louisville and UC then? I think UK is a Nike school but I'm not sure. If that was a big deal, I think we would already know where he is going. I hope it means nothing for our sake. Unfortunately, the shoe companies run college basketball so you never know.
BearcatAlum1
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You're correct.
Cincinnati and Louisville are Adidas schools.
Kentucky is a Nike school.
Is it possible that all the recent speculation that it's a "done deal to UK" might involve WWW and Nike?
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WWW (Worldwide Wes) is definately involved and will get Teague to go to UK.
WWW and Cal are what is wrong with college hoops.
JasonS
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It wouldn't shock me one bit.
psax889906
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For the love of all that is holy Marquis... please, oh please come to UC... we are dying for a winner!!!
i would love to have Uncle Wes working our camp. I don't blame UK one bit.
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April 12, 2010
Pike junior Marquis Teague apparently impressed at the Boo Williams Invitational in Hampton, Va., this weekend. The 6-1 junior had 32 points in one game. It appears that Teague's college decision will probably be pushed back once again ...
http://blogs.indystar.com/recruitingcentral/
April 12, 2010
Pike junior Marquis Teague apparently impressed at the Boo Williams Invitational in Hampton, Va., this weekend. The 6-1 junior had 32 points in one game. It appears that Teague's college decision will probably be pushed back once again ...
http://blogs.indystar.com/recruitingcentral/
Not sure if this was seen before. Thought I'd post it (from 3/10)
Teague can make just about any defender look silly, using speed and a killer handle to get into the paint at will. And don’t let his size fool you. When he tangles with the bigs down low, Teague will take it up strong and get the basket more often than not.
The best example of this came earlier this season in a game against Muncie Central (Muncie, Ind.). Teague had the ball at the top of the circle, easily drove past his man and elevated as he entered the paint. Muncie Central’s 6-foot-8 big man Nick Osborne came over to block the shot, but Teague kept rising.
Photo by: Brian Sprulock
Teague's final six college destinations are Kentucky, Louisville, Cincinnati, Indiana, Purdue and Ohio State.
“At first, I didn’t think I was going to make it,” Teague says. “But I kept going up.”
He ended up throwing down a monster one-handed dunk over Osborne that had the crowd and his teammates in disbelief.
“We needed to call a timeout so the kids could celebrate with him a little,” Spoljaric says. “They were going so crazy that they gave up a 3 on the next possession.”
That kind of performance is par for the course when it comes to Teague, who always seems to rise -- quite literally, at times -- to the occasion.
In that game against Muncie Central, Teague was squaring off against Jeremiah Davis, a fellow star junior who has scholarship offers from schools like Indiana, Tennessee and Cincinnati.
Teague finished with 22 points on 9-for-11 shooting in a 64-48 Pike win.
“Those highlights you see usually come in bigger games, when he’s challenged a little more,” Spoljaric says. “That makes him special.”
Given Teague’s myriad skills, it’s no surprise the recruiting process has gotten hectic. He has connections at Wake Forest (which didn’t make his final six) and Louisville (where Pitino has hired a former Pike coach to be a “program assistant”).
In-state programs like Purdue and Indiana want him badly, and there are the hardcore fans at Kentucky who write messages on his Facebook page and send autograph requests to Pike’s athletic department.
http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-basketball/articles/2010/03/01-Marquis-Teague-Feature.aspx
Teague can make just about any defender look silly, using speed and a killer handle to get into the paint at will. And don’t let his size fool you. When he tangles with the bigs down low, Teague will take it up strong and get the basket more often than not.
The best example of this came earlier this season in a game against Muncie Central (Muncie, Ind.). Teague had the ball at the top of the circle, easily drove past his man and elevated as he entered the paint. Muncie Central’s 6-foot-8 big man Nick Osborne came over to block the shot, but Teague kept rising.
Photo by: Brian Sprulock
Teague's final six college destinations are Kentucky, Louisville, Cincinnati, Indiana, Purdue and Ohio State.
“At first, I didn’t think I was going to make it,” Teague says. “But I kept going up.”
He ended up throwing down a monster one-handed dunk over Osborne that had the crowd and his teammates in disbelief.
“We needed to call a timeout so the kids could celebrate with him a little,” Spoljaric says. “They were going so crazy that they gave up a 3 on the next possession.”
That kind of performance is par for the course when it comes to Teague, who always seems to rise -- quite literally, at times -- to the occasion.
In that game against Muncie Central, Teague was squaring off against Jeremiah Davis, a fellow star junior who has scholarship offers from schools like Indiana, Tennessee and Cincinnati.
Teague finished with 22 points on 9-for-11 shooting in a 64-48 Pike win.
“Those highlights you see usually come in bigger games, when he’s challenged a little more,” Spoljaric says. “That makes him special.”
Given Teague’s myriad skills, it’s no surprise the recruiting process has gotten hectic. He has connections at Wake Forest (which didn’t make his final six) and Louisville (where Pitino has hired a former Pike coach to be a “program assistant”).
In-state programs like Purdue and Indiana want him badly, and there are the hardcore fans at Kentucky who write messages on his Facebook page and send autograph requests to Pike’s athletic department.
http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-basketball/articles/2010/03/01-Marquis-Teague-Feature.aspx
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From Jody Demling's Blog today:
"Marquis Teague, a top Class of 2011 target for Lousiville and Kentucky, has been ranked as the No. 1 prospect in Indiana by Rick Bolus' High Potential Recruiting Service.
The 6-foot-1 Teague will be a senior at Indianapolis Pike next season. He's expected to make a decision before the end of the month and pick either U of L or UK."
Let's hope we're still in and that there is something going on beneath the surface.
"Marquis Teague, a top Class of 2011 target for Lousiville and Kentucky, has been ranked as the No. 1 prospect in Indiana by Rick Bolus' High Potential Recruiting Service.
The 6-foot-1 Teague will be a senior at Indianapolis Pike next season. He's expected to make a decision before the end of the month and pick either U of L or UK."
Let's hope we're still in and that there is something going on beneath the surface.
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Teague will be announcing Thursday April 22nd at his high school.
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At least we will know and be able to build around him or move on without him. Hopefully he shocks everyone and goes to UC. We will see.
My money is on WorldWide Wes.
My money is on WorldWide Wes.
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Here's my problem. I am such an eternal optimist that I fully believe guys like Teague are coming to UC until they make their formal announcement and say they're not. So instead of tempering my expectations over the past couple weeks and softening the blow, I'll be hit with the full force of this disappointment.
I'm sure Teague doesn't want to disappoint me -- random internet fanboy -- like that. So his only choice is to come to UC.
I'm sure Teague doesn't want to disappoint me -- random internet fanboy -- like that. So his only choice is to come to UC.