'12 NY PF Christopher Obekpa

[bearcat jeff]

I'm not debating anything. I know who handles him and what you are saying is flat out false. You can also spare me your definition of allegations. I am aware of the meaning. You however are talking in riddles in regards to these allegations. " if they are true and they come to light" you say. The truth always comes to light , so if you are sure about them just say so. The lochness monster hasn't been caught for a reason .

"I know who handles him and what you are saying is flat out false" - NOT! We'll agree to disagree on this. I guess you'll deny they've continued to push for an Oregon visit right? Again, that is a fact. I thought originally you may have some merit. Now I know you have none.

 

[NYC baller]

"I know who handles him and what you are saying is flat out false" - NOT! We'll agree to disagree on this. I guess you'll deny they've continued to push for an Oregon visit right? Again, that is a fact. I thought originally you may have some merit. Now I know you have none.

Once again you are making allegations without merit. I said nothing about Oregon and if he wanted to visit or not. I'm not telling you I know this kids handlers because I know of them. I actually know them. That's a fact and not some made up Steve Lavin is dirty ghost allegation. Why wouldn't they want him to go to Oregon? That's one school you wouldn't have to make rumors up for. They are and remain the most crooked and richest school in division 1 basketball. I tell you one thing, it's going to be really hard for Chris to visit there when he is playing AAU basketball all summer. He is scheduled for tournaments for the next month straight. It will be Cincy or ST john's or another avenue.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Once again you are making allegations without merit. I said nothing about Oregon and if he wanted to visit or not. I'm not telling you I know this kids handlers because I know of them. I actually know them. That's a fact and not some made up Steve Lavin is dirty ghost allegation. Why wouldn't they want him to go to Oregon? That's one school you wouldn't have to make rumors up for. They are and remain the most crooked and richest school in division 1 basketball. I tell you one thing, it's going to be really hard for Chris to visit there when he is playing AAU basketball all summer. He is scheduled for tournaments for the next month straight. It will be Cincy or ST john's or another avenue.

" Why wouldn't they want him to go to Oregon? That's one school you wouldn't have to make rumors up for. They are and remain the most crooked and richest school in division 1 basketball"- Kinda says it all about character doesn't it? Last thing I'll say on this. I never made anything up. I have people close to things as well and I am told things same as you by people who have given me very credible information in the past. As people on here will tell you, I have no problem saying I'm wrong when I'm wrong. Maybe I am. Time will tell.

 

[NYC baller]

" Why wouldn't they want him to go to Oregon? That's one school you wouldn't have to make rumors up for. They are and remain the most crooked and richest school in division 1 basketball"- Kinda says it all about character doesn't it? Last thing I'll say on this. I never made anything up. I have people close to things as well and I am told things same as you by people who have given me very credible information in the past. As people on here will tell you, I have no problem saying I'm wrong when I'm wrong. Maybe I am. Time will tell.

Fair enough. You will have to excuse me being so brazen. The second Orlando Sanchez committed to St john's - Providence boards were making up allegations. It happens everywhere to every school. If you got Obekpa I guarantee Oregon and St john's boards will alledge that you paid for him. The whole sour grape thing gets old after awhile.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Fair enough. You will have to excuse me being so brazen. The second Orlando Sanchez committed to St john's - Providence boards were making up allegations. It happens everywhere to every school. If you got Obekpa I guarantee Oregon and St john's boards will alledge that you paid for him. The whole sour grape thing gets old after awhile.

I have no sour grapes either way. This is the oddest recruitment I've seen in a while. If he signs else where I wish him nothing but th best. UC will be a solid top 25 team next season. I would love to have Obekpa long term but he is not going to change the dynamic of the team in '12-'13. Recruiting is fickle and changes daily. We've all waited this long, what's a little more speculation going to hurt?

 

[TheLongHaul]

Fair enough. You will have to excuse me being so brazen. The second Orlando Sanchez committed to St john's - Providence boards were making up allegations. It happens everywhere to every school. If you got Obekpa I guarantee Oregon and St john's boards will alledge that you paid for him. The whole sour grape thing gets old after awhile.

I agree. The stuff happens with fans everywhere and some were already preparing for it here. If he commits anywhere else he must have gotten paid. Lobot hinting that he knows something factual regarding SJU's paying Obekpa yet can tell only those who PM him is hilarious. I think very few people know whats going on with Obekpa, but a lot pretend they do.

 

[ralph1950]

No sense crying over spilled milk, if a recruit does not come to UC you move on to the next guy or save the scholarship for next year.

 

[bearcat jeff]

I agree. The stuff happens with fans everywhere and some were already preparing for it here. If he commits anywhere else he must have gotten paid. Lobot hinting that he knows something factual regarding SJU's paying Obekpa yet can tell only those who PM him is hilarious. I think very few people know whats going on with Obekpa, but a lot pretend they do.

LongHaul I do know there are many elements in play with this recruitment all the dirty stuff aside. like i said strangest thing i've seen in a while.

 

[Ryno99]

I think what this whole thing comes down to is a lot of us are frustrated that it's dragging out. I think we would all like Chris to be a Cat and feel he could help the team over the next 4 seasons. Nobody likes to lose, or have a rival beat you so I'm sure that is where a lot of the frustration comes from.

It's a message board, no one means any ill will toward him or anyone else, we just look for things to discuss.

Hopefully in the end he's a Cat and we can all move on and concentrate on playing some ball.

 

[NYC baller]

I think what this whole thing comes down to is a lot of us are frustrated that it's dragging out. I think we would all like Chris to be a Cat and feel he could help the team over the next 4 seasons. Nobody likes to lose, or have a rival beat you so I'm sure that is where a lot of the frustration comes from.

It's a message board, no one means any ill will toward him or anyone else, we just look for things to discuss.

Hopefully in the end he's a Cat and we can all move on and concentrate on playing some ball.

I have to admit I am floored by the number of sensible Bearcat fans on this board. This board is tame compared to other big east teams boards. As a St john's fan I say Kudos to you guys. Loving the conversation .

 

[mplebanon]

It will be Cincy or ST john's or another avenue.

Wow. Way to go out on a limb. It will be Cincy or St. John's or some other school?

In other words, he's going somewhere.

Good job. That was a really hard prediction for you, I can tell.

I hate idiots like this. Go back to New York, please.

 

[NYC baller]

Wow. Way to go out on a limb. It will be Cincy or St. John's or some other school?

In other words, he's going somewhere.

Good job. That was a really hard prediction for you, I can tell.

I hate idiots like this. Go back to New York, please.

Ok my last post will have to be edited slightly for this numb nuts . I'm not going out on a limb. These are the only two teams in contention at this point. This I know as a fact and not reading it from some second source board. I have been more than civil on here and only questioned the validity of certain posters statements on here. I have privately spoken with them and they are good people. Which is more than I can say about your out of left field attack on me.

 

[NYC baller]

Wow. Way to go out on a limb. It will be Cincy or St. John's or some other school?

In other words, he's going somewhere.

Good job. That was a really hard prediction for you, I can tell.

I hate idiots like this. Go back to New York, please.

As a side note reply to your last sentence in your post. Saying I should go back to NY is implying that I actually travelled to get to this board. You are aware of the Internet and how it works correct?

 

[bearcat jeff]

NYC and I chatted off line. I think he is legit. Don't know how deep connections run, but think he's legit.

 

[bearcat jeff]

I have to admit I am floored by the number of sensible Bearcat fans on this board. This board is tame compared to other big east teams boards. As a St john's fan I say Kudos to you guys. Loving the conversation .

Debate and conversation are what we try to foster. We make an effort to limit the stuff that drags things off course. It's a message board; it happens.

 

[Ryno99]

Wow. Way to go out on a limb. It will be Cincy or St. John's or some other school?

In other words, he's going somewhere.

Good job. That was a really hard prediction for you, I can tell.

I hate idiots like this. Go back to New York, please.

These are the type of comments that aren't needed. We don't need name calling, if you don't agree that's one thing, but this is uncalled for.

 

[NYC baller]

These are the type of comments that aren't needed. We don't need name calling, if you don't agree that's one thing, but this is uncalled for.

Thank you. I am talking about a NY kid who I know. Posters could take me to task if I was talking about Ohio kids.

 

[BearcatMick]

If he wants to be part of a national championship team, he will commit here. If not its his loss and he can watch uc play in Atlanta on CBS

 

[Bearcat22]

Yikes! lots of talk on the Obekpa front. I think he would be a great addition to the program. Sounds like there are lots of things afoot on this one. I think it's important to not understate that Mick is building a program. One player will not make or break or us.

I've been rooting that we get this kid but maintain that his recruitment could also be a motivating force to Gaines and Mbodj to step up. I'm not sure we ever got to see the real Mbodj because of injury and Gaines could develop into that shock blocking defensive stopper we're looking for. Also, without losing a year of eligibility, Thomas has had a full season and offseason to add strength and get acclimated the program. I love that Rubbles wants to come in and crash the boards.

As far as recruiting I don't care about how many stars they have from recruiting services, how highly touted they are, or what shoe company likes them. I want guys like Parker who decided not to transfer and stuck it out through adversity or Killpatrick that willed himself into a great shooter. Assemble a team that plays with the heart and spirit that Bearcats showed against FSU in the tourney and I'll be a happy Cats fan.

 

[C I N C Y]

I think the other avenue could be prep school. Rumors out there that he might have some difficulty qualifying.