While everyone is talking about Jabari Parker going to a top school like Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, MSU, or others, Marquette is a real sleeper canidate to get him. There are a number of reasons why MU could get Parker. Steve Taylor, Parker's teammate and friend, is already coming here next year. Kendrick Nunn, Parker's other teammate and friend, really likes MU and probably wants to come and play here. Nunn has taken 2 visits to MU, both times he and his father coming away impressed. Along with being a top 10 program and being in the Big East, MU is only 2 hours away from Chicago. Simeon's coach has also made comments about starting a pipeline with MU.
Here are details on Nunn's first visit
http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1248:class-of-2013-chicago-simeon-star-kendrick-nunn-enjoys-a-strong-unofficial-visit-to-marquette-university&catid=34:recruiting
Parker's father has stated that they want Jabari to go a close school to watch him play, as he doesnt want to fly to have to watch him. Parker wants to go to a school that fits his style of play, have the right type of team and to play with players he's comfortable with, and to have an opportunity to win a NC. MU is a perfect fit right?
We just need a few open scholarships...
Right now it's not really worth thinking about or getting your hopes up for. Yes, Taylor is coming, but the odds of Nunn coming now that Wilson has already given a verbal are very low. We'd have to find three scholarships to take both Nunn and Parker, considering that if Otule returns we currently are slated to have 14 scholarship players for 2013-14.
Could it happen? Sure. Guys could transfer, Parker could decide MU is the best fit close to home, any number of different circumstances could lead to it. But getting your hopes up for Parker is even more unrealistic than getting hopes up for Tokoto. Not impossible, but also not at all likely.
Best part about it is that we are talking about the top recruit. When was the last time we had this type of conversation. If Buzz get enough at bats he will land a whale.
A guy can dream, right? Landing Parker would be a dream. A very awesome one.
But Ohio State's top recruiter just got offered the Illinois job. Think he might have been in on recruiting Parker for OSU?
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on April 01, 2012, 12:54:43 PM
A guy can dream, right? Landing Parker would be a dream. A very awesome one.
But Ohio State's top recruiter just got offered the Illinois job. Think he might have been in on recruiting Parker for OSU?
Doubt it, since Groce hasn't been at tOSU since he took the Ohio HC job in 2008. It'll depend on what the Parker family thinks, but the impression I get is that Illinois is a longshot. I think MU has a better chance than Illinois, though I still don't think MU's odds are good.
Quote from: brewcity77 on April 01, 2012, 12:57:53 PM
Doubt it, since Groce hasn't been at tOSU since he took the Ohio HC job in 2008. It'll depend on what the Parker family thinks, but the impression I get is that Illinois is a longshot. I think MU has a better chance than Illinois, though I still don't think MU's odds are good.
Thanks for the clarification. Should've done mah HW on him! lol
Quote from: Goose on April 01, 2012, 12:48:17 PM
Best part about it is that we are talking about the top recruit. When was the last time we had this type of conversation. If Buzz get enough at bats he will land a whale.
About 19 months ago...and that was a better chance than this is.
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=21335.0
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on April 01, 2012, 01:07:29 PM
About 19 months ago...and that was a better chance than this is.
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=21335.0
I doubt Miller's choice of Baylor was based on academics. Parker wants to go to a close school that is a succesful program but also is focused on academics, unlike most top HS players.
Parker is a MSU lean. Ill may have a chance, don't underestimate Groce as a recruiter. However, AAU pull will not be as strong here as is typical, from all indications, as is family pull and the right fit. Has Parker even visited MU?
Chicago coaches are very adept to dealing with these heavy recruiting situations. They will delay to the end to keep to coaches coming in so that other kids around the stud will stay on the radar and get better offers. Guys like Nunn, Tate, etc. Parker will have an offer and spot from any school he wants no matter how long he waits.
Quote from: MUFanatic4Life on April 01, 2012, 01:21:24 PM
I doubt Miller's choice of Baylor was based on academics. Parker wants to go to a close school that is a succesful program but also is focused on academics, unlike most top HS players.
He can get that from many places. Parker has never mentioned Marquette. Miller actually did.
Sultan
Correct on Miller and Jabari has not mentioned MU. I had heard about a month ago that Parker had at least a passing interest in MU. The person who told me this has shared some decent recruiting info to me over the years, but in fairness, he does not have ties to Buzz like he did with TC.
The other factor to consider with Parker is Kentucky. If Calipari is still there, they'll be in the running provided his recruitment stretches out. Right now, the top two players in 2012 are undecided, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if both of them ended up at UK next year. In recent years, we've seen guys like DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Brandon Knight, Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and Marquis Teague all go one-and-done at UK (okay, projecting a bit on Davis, MKG, and Teague). Would it surprise anyone to see Nerlens Noel and Shabazz Muhammad do the same thing next year?
I realize they aren't fully in the picture at the moment, and MSU definitely seems to be the favorite, but UK has a knack for slipping in with these types of recruits. Parker, Julius Randle, the Harrison twins...all of them will be hearing from Calipari before all is said and done. I hate to say it, but any time you're hoping for a top-5 prospect, Cal is the man to beat.
UKand Cal definitely has the inside track on any kid he wants and that is not going to change. My point is that with the kids we have coming we could be a very real NC threat. This might be a year and kid that does make the trek to MU. By no means would I be betting the ranch or even $5 that we get him, but think it is well worth the time for Buzz to find out. The one and done kids want to play in FF and play with kids they like, seems to me that MU has both of though things working for them.
Quote from: brewcity77 on April 01, 2012, 02:49:17 PM
The other factor to consider with Parker is Kentucky. If Calipari is still there, they'll be in the running provided his recruitment stretches out. Right now, the top two players in 2012 are undecided, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if both of them ended up at UK next year. In recent years, we've seen guys like DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Brandon Knight, Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and Marquis Teague all go one-and-done at UK (okay, projecting a bit on Davis, MKG, and Teague). Would it surprise anyone to see Nerlens Noel and Shabazz Muhammad do the same thing next year?
I realize they aren't fully in the picture at the moment, and MSU definitely seems to be the favorite, but UK has a knack for slipping in with these types of recruits. Parker, Julius Randle, the Harrison twins...all of them will be hearing from Calipari before all is said and done. I hate to say it, but any time you're hoping for a top-5 prospect, Cal is the man to beat.
I expect UK to get Noel and Muhammad, as well as The Harrison twins and 2014 Andrew Wiggins. I think that Parker is different though. He is strongly considering staying close to home rather than taking the traditional Calipari one and done #1 pick road. His family does not want to fly to watch him play.
Quote from: MUFanatic4Life on April 01, 2012, 03:03:47 PM
I expect UK to get Noel and Muhammad, as well as The Harrison twins and 2014 Andrew Wiggins. I think that Parker is different though. He is strongly considering staying close to home rather than taking the traditional Calipari one and done #1 pick road. His family does not want to fly to watch him play.
I have heard that. I have also heard that the idea that they won't fly is ridiculous. I have also heard that, due to him being a Mormon, that BYU isn't out of the picture entirely.
Quote from: MUFanatic4Life on April 01, 2012, 03:03:47 PM
I expect UK to get Noel and Muhammad, as well as The Harrison twins and 2014 Andrew Wiggins. I think that Parker is different though. He is strongly considering staying close to home rather than taking the traditional Calipari one and done #1 pick road. His family does not want to fly to watch him play.
Lexington is a 4-5hr drive from Chicago, not a flight
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on April 01, 2012, 03:06:21 PM
I have heard that. I have also heard that the idea that they won't fly is ridiculous. I have also heard that, due to him being a Mormon, that BYU isn't out of the picture entirely.
If I had to make a prediction today, I think if he chose not to stay close to home, it would be between UK and Duke. If he chose to stay close, it would be MSU or Illinois but Illinois I doubt can get him at this point. If we somehow lose players before this fall, which is when Parker said he wants to decide, and we have open scholarships, then I think we could seriously be in the picture. I don't think he would want to go to BYU just because they are mormon because BYU is nowhere near building a championship team which is what Parker wants.
Quote from: awilhelmscream on April 01, 2012, 03:20:12 PM
Lexington is a 4-5hr drive from Chicago, not a flight
didnt realize that, guess UK has a really good shot then.
Quote from: MUFanatic4Life on April 01, 2012, 03:24:46 PM
didnt realize that, guess UK has a really good shot then.
Sad as it is, UK has a very good shot. I grew up down there and hate UK with every fiber of my being so the last thing I want is another blue chipper from what is essentially our back yard playing for that team. Parker would look damn good in blue and gold :)
I say Kentucky reloads with Noel and Muhammad, then they too are gone after one. The kids are not dumb and their AAU/HS coaches will be behind them as Kentucky has become the one and done lottery pick school. Can't blame them if they were a top ten recruit.
Parker still has Washington in his sights since his father played there, so keep an eye on that.
Quote from: Goose on April 01, 2012, 12:48:17 PM
Best part about it is that we are talking about the top recruit. When was the last time we had this type of conversation. If Buzz get enough at bats he will land a whale.
If I recall correctly, MU was a finalist for Shannon Brown, who was a top 5 player. Sort of a wishful thinking finalist, since Michigan State was a foregone conclusion for a while, but MU definitely was in his top 3 or so.
Also a finalist for Brian Butch who was RSCI #7.
Quote from: nyg on April 01, 2012, 03:33:24 PM
I say Kentucky reloads with Noel and Muhammad, then they too are gone after one. The kids are not dumb and their AAU/HS coaches will be behind them as Kentucky has become the one and done lottery pick school. Can't blame them if they were a top ten recruit.
Parker still has Washington in his sights since his father played there, so keep an eye on that.
Sonny played at Texas A&M and is in their HOF. Doesn't mean UW is out. Nunn committed and then decommitted from A&M if you remember.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on April 01, 2012, 04:41:54 PM
Sonny played at Texas A&M and is in their HOF. Doesn't mean UW is out. Nunn committed and then decommitted from A&M if you remember.
Sonny played at *Washington*
Quote from: brewcity77 on April 01, 2012, 02:49:17 PM
The other factor to consider with Parker is Kentucky. If Calipari is still there, they'll be in the running provided his recruitment stretches out. Right now, the top two players in 2012 are undecided, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if both of them ended up at UK next year. In recent years, we've seen guys like DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Brandon Knight, Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and Marquis Teague all go one-and-done at UK (okay, projecting a bit on Davis, MKG, and Teague). Would it surprise anyone to see Nerlens Noel and Shabazz Muhammad do the same thing next year?
I realize they aren't fully in the picture at the moment, and MSU definitely seems to be the favorite, but UK has a knack for slipping in with these types of recruits. Parker, Julius Randle, the Harrison twins...all of them will be hearing from Calipari before all is said and done. I hate to say it, but any time you're hoping for a top-5 prospect, Cal is the man to beat.
Almost every time, but not this time. Parker is not your typical HS top recruit. In fact, he's quite different. Religion is a big factor with him. His father has worked with top HS players for quite a while, often with Jabari joining in the workouts. His favorite statement regarding Jabari is; "Basketball is what Jabari does, not who he is." His family will be be blown away simply by having Calipari in their living room. I think the hero worship of basketball players atmosphere at Kentucky and the entitled attitude of some of their recruits will be a negative as well as the distance. Nor do I think that Calipari will be able to sell them on any unique ability to develop Jabari. Kentucky does have more experience than anyone else with handling players who are one and dones. However, the only people who aren't assuming that Jabari will be a one and done are his family.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on April 01, 2012, 04:41:54 PM
Sonny played at Texas A&M and is in their HOF. Doesn't mean UW is out. Nunn committed and then decommitted from A&M if you remember.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Parker_(basketball)
Sorry, I thought Dad went to Univ of Washington. I know I read something about a connection, can't recall.
WIKI has him to Texas A and M. Actually a nice writeup to read.
Quote from: nyg on April 01, 2012, 05:36:37 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Parker_(basketball)
Sorry, I thought Dad went to Univ of Washington. I know I read something about a connection, can't recall.
WIKI has him to Texas A and M. Actually a nice writeup to read.
Yes Sonny went to A&M...Sonny and Romar played together on the Golden State Warriors...that is the connection. A strong one.
Quote from: LittleMurs on April 01, 2012, 05:31:26 PM
Almost every time, but not this time. Parker is not your typical HS top recruit. In fact, he's quite different. Religion is a big factor with him. His father has worked with top HS players for quite a while, often with Jabari joining in the workouts. His favorite statement regarding Jabari is; "Basketball is what Jabari does, not who he is." His family will be be blown away simply by having Calipari in their living room. I think the hero worship of basketball players atmosphere at Kentucky and the entitled attitude of some of their recruits will be a negative as well as the distance. Nor do I think that Calipari will be able to sell them on any unique ability to develop Jabari. Kentucky does have more experience than anyone else with handling players who are one and dones. However, the only people who aren't assuming that Jabari won't be a one and done are his family.
Whether he picks UK or not, they will almost certainly be in the race. If I had to guess right now, I'd assume that he ends up at one of five schools: DePaul (proximity), Michigan State (close and history of FFs), Marquette (close and Taylor), Kentucky (not too far and recent history of top talent), or Washington (Sonny/Romar connection). I'm sure others will be interested, but I think it will end up one of those. And despit the religion, I just don't see BYU. That distance coupled with the lack of a personal connection...and level of competition.
I would say MSU, UK, and Washington are the top three, probably in that order. We may be in the mix, but I still think it's a distant possibility.
Quote from: MUFanatic4Life on April 01, 2012, 03:23:28 PM
If I had to make a prediction today, I think if he chose not to stay close to home, it would be between UK and Duke. If he chose to stay close, it would be MSU or Illinois but Illinois I doubt can get him at this point. If we somehow lose players before this fall, which is when Parker said he wants to decide, and we have open scholarships, then I think we could seriously be in the picture. I don't think he would want to go to BYU just because they are mormon because BYU is nowhere near building a championship team which is what Parker wants.
You can assume that being a NCAA champion contender is more important to Jabari than going to a predominately Mormon school if you want, just remember what they say about assume.
Quote from: awilhelmscream on April 01, 2012, 03:20:12 PM
Lexington is a 4-5hr drive from Chicago, not a flight
Lexington is not a 4-5 hour drive from Chicago. More like 6-7... not exactly something you want to do 20x a year during the winter.
But I'm sure Calipari would send UK's jet to pick up the Parker family if that's what it took.
Quote from: Benny B on April 02, 2012, 01:41:33 PM
Lexington is not a 4-5 hour drive from Chicago. More like 6-7... not exactly something you want to do 20x a year during the winter.
But I'm sure Calipari would send UK's jet to pick up the Parker family if that's what it took.
Cal could arrange a relocation to Lexington for the whole family. A house, cars and a job where attendance is optional can all be part of the "package".
Quote from: Benny B on April 02, 2012, 01:41:33 PM
Lexington is not a 4-5 hour drive from Chicago. More like 6-7... not exactly something you want to do 20x a year during the winter.
But I'm sure Calipari would send UK's jet to pick up the Parker family if that's what it took.
You must obide by the speed limit ;) I personally want to get out of Indiana as fast as humanly possible when I make the drive. It's 6 if you hit traffic with me behind the wheel.
Quote from: Benny B on April 02, 2012, 01:41:33 PM
Lexington is not a 4-5 hour drive from Chicago. More like 6-7... not exactly something you want to do 20x a year during the winter.
But I'm sure Calipari would send UK's jet to pick up the Parker family if that's what it took.
An obvious NCAA violation. Having Sonny get a job as a consultant with a company owned by a Kentucky alum that had a private jet to fly him to work on game days would be the way a the pros from Kentucky might get it done.
Quote from: Pakuni on April 01, 2012, 04:36:31 PM
If I recall correctly, MU was a finalist for Shannon Brown, who was a top 5 player. Sort of a wishful thinking finalist, since Michigan State was a foregone conclusion for a while, but MU definitely was in his top 3 or so.
Also a finalist for Brian Butch who was RSCI #7.
It was Tom Crean's failure in getting Iman Shumpert that was the "final straw" in him bailing on Marquette.
I will always resent his leaving for two reasons: 1) Not telling the players and literally leaving in the middle of the night; and 2) letting one recruit dictate his life.
Quote from: LittleMurs on April 02, 2012, 07:42:21 PM
An obvious NCAA violation. Having Sonny get a job as a consultant with a company owned by a Kentucky alum that had a private jet to fly him to work on game days would be the way a the pros from Kentucky might get it done.
NCAA violation? You realize that this is Calipari that we're talking about, right?
Quote from: Avenue Commons on April 02, 2012, 07:51:37 PM
It was Tom Crean's failure in getting Iman Shumpert that was the "final straw" in him bailing on Marquette.
I will always resent his leaving for two reasons: 1) Not telling the players and literally leaving in the middle of the night; and 2) letting one recruit dictate his life.
Shumpert did not come to MU because Crean was not good enough, not MU.
You bashin' Crean again?
Quote from: awilhelmscream on April 01, 2012, 03:20:12 PM
Lexington is a 4-5hr drive from Chicago, not a flight
A pretty comfortable one in a 2012 SL 500, too.
Quote from: windyplayer on April 02, 2012, 11:20:20 PM
A pretty comfortable one in a 2012 SL 500, too.
I'd guess a 2013 Range Rover.
SL 500s are for country clubs.
Quote from: Benny B on April 02, 2012, 10:05:08 PM
NCAA violation? You realize that this is Calipari that we're talking about, right?
point blankin'
Gatorade Player of the Year.
http://espn.go.com/high-school/boys-basketball/story/_/id/7804376/jabari-parker-named-gatorade-national-boys-basketball-player-year
Quote from: Hoopaloop on April 12, 2012, 05:28:00 PM
Gatorade Player of the Year.
http://espn.go.com/high-school/boys-basketball/story/_/id/7804376/jabari-parker-named-gatorade-national-boys-basketball-player-year
This may be a dumb question, but why wouldn't the gatorade POY be one of the top recruits in the nation (muhammed, noels, etc)? Is Parker, right now, better than them?
Quote from: jesmu84 on April 12, 2012, 09:53:03 PM
This may be a dumb question, but why wouldn't the gatorade POY be one of the top recruits in the nation (muhammed, noels, etc)? Is Parker, right now, better than them?
Yes, he is. I can't remember which one between Muhammed and Noels was a 2013 recruit but reclassified to 2012 so late that he could not even be considered for McDonald's All American (I think it was Muhammed), but Parker was ranked 1st in the 2013 rankings while Muhammed/Noels was ranked 3rd in the 2013 rankings.
Noel reclassified to 2012. And yeah...Parker as a junior is already the best HS player in the country.
You know while we're all trying to figure out where Jabari is going to college, it just occurred to me that he has a two year Mormon mission commitment coming up that would derail things for a couple of years. Would the Mormon Church give the national HS player of the year a pass? It could be argued that he's doing more for the Church as a high profile basketball player.
Quote from: LittleMurs on April 12, 2012, 10:40:12 PM
You know while we're all trying to figure out where Jabari is going to college, it just occurred to me that he has a two year Mormon mission commitment coming up that would derail things for a couple of years. Would the Mormon Church give the national HS player of the year a pass? It could be argued that he's doing more for the Church as a high profile basketball player.
It is not a required mission for the Mormon faith. It is strongly recommended/suggested, but not all Mormons go on a 2 year mission.
The volleyball club I coach for runs a coach's clinic each year and the past 2 years 1 of the coaches who has run it is BYU's head men's volleyball coach and we talked to him about the recruiting process for them in regards to that for a while at lunch once. Pretty interesting. The person going on the mission pays entirely for it by themselves.
Quote from: LittleMurs on April 12, 2012, 10:40:12 PM
You know while we're all trying to figure out where Jabari is going to college, it just occurred to me that he has a two year Mormon mission commitment coming up that would derail things for a couple of years. Would the Mormon Church give the national HS player of the year a pass? It could be argued that he's doing more for the Church as a high profile basketball player.
so he'll come here for a year, do some gambling and then never be heard from again?
Quote from: ZiggysFryB'oy on April 12, 2012, 10:49:47 PM
so he'll come here for a year, do some gambling and then never be heard from again?
Or he could go on his mission and involuntarily end up starring in adult films (with a stunt cock, of course).
Quote from: Benny B on April 13, 2012, 11:52:09 AM
Or he could go on his mission and involuntarily end up starring in adult films (with a stunt cock, of course).
I borrowed that DVD from dr blackheart.
Quote from: ZiggysFryB'oy on April 12, 2012, 10:49:47 PM
so he'll come here for a year, do some gambling and then never be heard from again?
Too bad he couldn't get the same urine tester as Ryan Braun.
Quote from: ZiggysFryB'oy on April 12, 2012, 10:49:47 PM
so he'll come here for a year, do some gambling and then never be heard from again?
Is Mortonsen holed up in Utah? Another of Crean's gems.
Quote from: ZiggysFryB'oy on April 13, 2012, 12:19:01 PM
I borrowed that DVD from dr blackheart.
It's a great Christmas present for friends, well-wishers, and enemies who celebrate at their in-laws'.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on April 13, 2012, 12:38:12 PM
Is Mortonsen holed up in Utah? Another of Crean's gems.
Strange religion Mormonism, no alcohol or caffeine, but evidently steroids are fine.
Playing for BYU
in the "great" WCC
would do wonders for conference attendance.
Too bad they mostly play in small gyms.
Quote from: LittleMurs on April 12, 2012, 10:40:12 PM
You know while we're all trying to figure out where Jabari is going to college, it just occurred to me that he has a two year Mormon mission commitment coming up that would derail things for a couple of years. Would the Mormon Church give the national HS player of the year a pass? It could be argued that he's doing more for the Church as a high profile basketball player.
In this profile article by Seth Davis over at SI from last year, it states that Parker isn't planning on going on a mission (second to last paragraph).
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/seth_davis/07/18/Jabari.Parker.Peach.Jam/index.html
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on April 14, 2012, 01:15:26 PM
Playing for BYU
in the "great" WCC
would do wonders for conference attendance.
Too bad they mostly play in small gyms.
BYU has incredible attendance for every one of their sports, even volleyball. Attendance won't be a problem. Neither will exposure. When a player is as good as Jabari Parker, he could go to MATC and play basketball and he'd still have NBA Scouts all over him.
Quote from: mugrad2006 on April 14, 2012, 01:25:10 PM
In this profile article by Seth Davis over at SI from last year, it states that Parker isn't planning on going on a mission (second to last paragraph).
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/seth_davis/07/18/Jabari.Parker.Peach.Jam/index.html
Again, Missions are not required in the Mormon faith. They are strongly, strongly suggested.
Quote from: Goose on April 01, 2012, 12:48:17 PM
Best part about it is that we are talking about the top recruit. When was the last time we had this type of conversation. If Buzz get enough at bats he will land a whale.
Sorry Goose but I hate this statement. I have heard this same bs on here for the last couple of years but we have yet to land this type of player. Sure Parker is even better than the others but this exact statement came up during the recruitment of Tokoto, Hood and even Faust. ETC...
Those guys are not even close to how Paker is regarded and we failed to get them.
Quote from: mugrad2006 on April 14, 2012, 01:25:10 PM
In this profile article by Seth Davis over at SI from last year, it states that Parker isn't planning on going on a mission (second to last paragraph).
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/seth_davis/07/18/Jabari.Parker.Peach.Jam/index.html
Thanks for clearing that up. Suddenly it hit me that I hadn't heard this issue mentioned before. Now we have something from Jabari himself.
According to this article in the St Paul Pioneer Press, Parker will be playing in a tournament in the Twin Cities next weekend. Nike EYBL tourney. Article says 200 coaches will be there to scout, including Pitino, Calapari, Izo, and the Grynch from Madison.
The blurb on the tourney is about 1/3rd of the way into the article.
http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_20399085/charley-walters-vikings-draft-plans-could-be-changed
Does anyone know if this tournament is open to the public, and cost to attend? I went to the website for Nike EYBL and couldn't find anything.
Quote from: real chili 83 on April 15, 2012, 09:31:35 AM
According to this article in the St Paul Pioneer Press, Parker will be playing in a tournament in the Twin Cities next weekend. Nike EYBL tourney. Article says 200 coaches will be there to scout, including Pitino, Calapari, Izo, and the Grynch from Madison.
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww100/kingkurtus/Laughing/lol-2.gif)
I guess if 200 coaches will be there, and there are other players, maybe there's reason for him to attend, but the notion of Parker having even the slightest interest in a program like UW has to be one of the funniest things I've ever heard.