'12 Oh PF Elijah Macon

[psax889906]

Can't be a bad sign, that's for sure!

CERTAINLY can't be a bad sign... get 'em Mick!!! Bring home the- Macon?!!!

 

[adhdfan]

CERTAINLY can't be a bad sign... get 'em Mick!!! Bring home the- Macon?!!!

Nice! He just fits the system so well!! He would help tremendously on defense and rebounding. Hope we can close the deal!

 

[psax889906]

Nice! He just fits the system so well!! He would help tremendously on defense and rebounding. Hope we can close the deal!

It would be a great start to the 2012 class- no doubt about it.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Looks like Macon will be attending Huntington Prep but will remain in the 2012 class.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Elijah Macon may be transferring to a prep school and has plenty of high major interest. The 6-foot-9 big man mentioned West Virginia. UConn, Cincinnati, Dayton, Xavier and Tennessee.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1210112

 

[bearcat jeff]

Elijah Macon, PF, All-Ohio: CP3 doesn't have a lot of size and Macon looked to exploit that to his benefit. At 6-foot-8, he's a power forward with bounce, length and a strong upper body that allows him to fend off contact and finish. Young big guys tend to be up and down but his ups are getting more consistent. He's got some skill too and is dangerous driving the lane from the free throw line for baskets or hook passes to teammates.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1210546

 

[bearcat jeff]

Macon was visiting WVU. Will be interesting to see how things play out:

Macon played with impressive energy Friday night, utilizing his athleticism on both ends of the court. He had several impressive scoring plays off the dribble on the baseline.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1212496

 

[bearcat jeff]

Elijah Macon (2012)
Power foward
AAU Team: All-Ohio Red
Considering: West Virginia, South Florida, USC, Cincinnati, Tennessee
Offers from: South Florida, USC
Height: 6’7″, Weight: 200
Leaders: West Virginia and Cincinnati

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2011-0420/more-pittsburgh-jamfest-recruiting-notes/

 

[Not Guilty]

Its good to see we are considered a leader. I know he had Tennessee in his top 3, but I'm sure the coaching change makes that a little murky, although he did say he will give the new coaching staff a chance.

There is a lot of speculation that West Virginia is the clear leader. Hopefully that isn't the case.

 

[cincinnati insanity]

I really like our chances on landing this kid. Lets say he had commited to UC and then opened it up and the same two schools led for his services, everyone would say he would be going to WVU for sure. Him decommiting from WVU only helps our cause that much more. i would say right now he is a UC lean.

 

[dp3113]

I really like our chances on landing this kid. Lets say he had commited to UC and then opened it up and the same two schools led for his services, everyone would say he would be going to WVU for sure. Him decommiting from WVU only helps our cause that much more. i would say right now he is a UC lean.

100% WVU lean right now. it'd be a huge shocker if we pulled him in.

 

[cincinnati insanity]

Why would he decommit if he didnt have some type of change of heart. remember Chane, i just dont understand why he would change his mind and then change it right back.

 

[TheLongHaul]

From everything I've read, the chances are better that nobody but a prep school or JUCO lands him for next year.

 

[dp3113]

Why would he decommit if he didnt have some type of change of heart. remember Chane, i just dont understand why he would change his mind and then change it right back.

felt he rushed into, wanted to give other schools a shot, and re affirmed it maybe?

just because chane didnt come back doesnt mean everyone else wont. you cant sit here and debate what a 17 year old kid who is being woo'ed this way and that way and has runners, agents, shoe reps, and college coaches is thinking. you wont come to any logical conclusion and just confuse yourself even more.

 

[cincinnati insanity]

All i am saying is no matter what the kid or age or even school at that matter, if a kid decommits the likelyhood of him going to the same school is slim.

 

[TheLongHaul]

All i am saying is no matter what the kid or age or even school at that matter, if a kid decommits the likelyhood of him going to the same school is slim.

I would agree in most, but not all, cases.

 

[dp3113]

I would agree in most, but not all, cases.

agree. regardless, you cant analyze these decisions and say "i dont understand why he chose there." there are so many things going on behind the scenes with aau coaches, runners, money exchanging hands. its not just about "i feel most comfortable there" anymore.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

All i am saying is no matter what the kid or age or even school at that matter, if a kid decommits the likelyhood of him going to the same school is slim.

A lot of it had to do with his academics more so than if wvu was right for him. I agree n th prep school route being likely.

 

[bearcat jeff]

Elijah Macon (2012, All-Ohio Red)

Memphis, USF and the new staff at Tennessee are the latest schools to begin pursuing this talented 6-foot-9 power forward.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1215284

 

[bearcat jeff]

I'd give WVU the edge at this point but he has a very good relationship with George Jackson as well. He's a tough read really and things seem to always be fluid with him.