Maryland Has Found Its Spring Recruiting Circus, and Thy Name Is Selby
by Ben Broman on Mar 2, 2010 7:17 PM EST
in Basketball Recruiting
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Happiest time of my life as a blogger: the Lance Stephenson circus. Nothing will ever top it. Daily updates, constant information and entertainment, and the prospect of daily Born Ready posts in the future. Maryland pulled out of that battle, thus wasting like 50 hours of my life talking about a high schooler.
Ready to do it again?
Interesting stuff here from Twitter (Dave Telep, Scout's Director of...Scouting), translated from very basic Twitter-ese:
Fen Brown: Josh Selby going to see Duke tomorrow DT? No chance
Dave Telep: MD is making an effort with him
Um...okay, wow.
That implies two things: that Maryland is making an effort (uh, duh), and that he's going to the game tomorrow (hence the question about going to see Duke). Look for him at the game.
If you don't know who Josh Selby is, he's a PG out of Baltimore that is currently the #4 overall player on Rivals, #7 on ESPN, and #10 on Scout.
Dude's a little...unorthodox, but his talent is filthy. By the way, this is real, not just "something on Twitter": there's a new Scout article (okay, same guy, but it's transcended the Twittersphere) that's headline reads "New Player With Selby?". And guess who is now on his list? Yep, Maryland.
Okay, it's worth noting mutliple things: he's far in his recruitment. His academics are questioned. There's a chance he's just showing up to be at the hot event (which is a great development regardless, by the way). He might not "mesh" with Gary. Maryland would be a massive longshot.
But even if he isn't considering Maryland, his presence as a big name is a positive. And if he is, then we'll cross the bridge as we come to it. Who knows - I'm not all that informed into the situation. But it is an intersting thing to watch for.
Just another reason to be hyped for Wednesday.
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that would be huge!!
he could help us get leslie too. also he is probably a starter next yr as a freshman.
my 2 cents
extremely talented, and on talent alone would love to have him. realistically, would he fit? it’s very late in his recruitment and typically we don’t pull those out very often. also, what’s his real interest as his recruitment is kind of a circus. if it happens then i fully trust this is the place for him and strictly as a basketball player he is flithy
Last week
A caller who claimed to be a friend of Selbys called the local radio brodcast 105.7 the fan in B-More last week. He said the Terps never talked to Selby, not even one word from them during his recruitment. He also added that Josh always liked Maryland and was disapointed they never spoke with him. Seems strange that all of a sudden there is talk.. Not like the guy is an unknown , he is top 10 ranked every place you look. Stranger things have happened but this isnt one of them. He may come to the game, but just to see who he gets to wear out next year, He will not become a Terp…My guess is UCONN bound….
Also heard
His upcoming visit to Kentucky (might have been Kansas- one of the 2) is also a question mark now
Yes
Car trouble was the reason. He is supposed to schedule again.
He's At The Hot Event!
That’s right Josh,UMD and the bball program has multiple “hot” events every season and you can only get this excitement and media coverage at UMD! Josh, if you want to star in the next “hot event” and get media coverage galore which will help your pro prospects like no other U can – then GO TO MARYLAND!
UMD is a media magnet and with Josh there the media coverage and the spotlight will be even more amped; UMD is the place to be!
Hey Yo!
Im with you, would love to see him come to Md. He may see the big opening that is going to be in the back court next year. He is a one at the most two and done player. Flat out can score from any place at any time he chooses. He does have an awkward game, but thats what makes him tick. I just don,t think that getting in on him this late is going to get it done. More then likely he will show up, take the gear, grub, good times and head out the door.
Both will hang around
Realistically, most people thought they wouldn’t see a ton of time regardless. This actually gives them a chance to get acclimated to ACC play while remaining confident for next year. It’s worth noting that all three can play the 1 or 2 and Howard actually played on a team that started 3 PGs in HS.
As for Stogs…he might be thinking “WTF!” right now.
would allow
Stogs to come on at his own pace. I expect Peshon will get good minutes next year. If and thats a VERY BIG IF, Selby comes he will start,,,or he will not be here. Way to good to sit on any bench. Stogs and Howard are 4 year players. Josh will not hang that long. ACC newcomer of the year potential no doubht.
if you don’t think howard would see a lot of time next year who do you see as next year’s point guard?
I think
Gary will give every chance to Bowie at the point next year. I know that Bowie, Howard , Stoglin along with Selby have the skills. I think Peshon is very solid and can handle it if Bowie falters. I like Stogs, but it may take him a little time to acclimate to college ball. Stogs is a confident kid though. Bowie ,i think will be a different player once he is out from under GV shadow. Selby ,,,,give him the ball and get the hell out of his way…. AWESOME!! We can only hope this is more then cheap talk…… I figured we would get chat like this just before this game…Josh, drive back down next year and make Comcast yours, bring your mom with you…
Very possibly Bowie to start the year, even though it's not what I want
And then Stogs and Howard would split time. Just a hunch on this one, but ~25 mins for either would seem high to me, and that’s about what a starter gets. Could be wrong.
Stogs problem
is going to be on the defensive end. Thats going to keep him on the bench for awhile. Peshon is way ahead on the d-end. Thats what will get Howard around 20-22 minutes next year. Stogs early in the year will get between 10-14 per game. Bowie has been under GV wing so long he cant wait for him to leave. I have a feeling that Bowie will be more on his game next year. Lets hope he is, if not we could have a long year. Mosley, Tucker , Bowie need to bond along with JWill / Padge / Dino this off season. Do the work and get better..
Hopefully he will have more michigan state games…
by MurlandTerps on Mar 3, 2010 12:44 AM EST up reply actions
Why would they consider this guy?
From what I’ve read he sounds like a headcase. Got kicked out of Dematha for a reason. Here’s to more guys like PeShon and fewer like Selby. As this season so succintly proves-we don’t need this type of player.
I know guys on the DeMatha team
He didn’t get kicked out of school, he left. He had already committed to Tennessee at that point and was commuting an hour and a half every day from Baltimore. So basically he decided that doing that wasn’t worth it and he could go to local high school instead.
He’s not really a headcase as much as he was commuting an hour and a half to school for no reason.
My bad
You may be right about that but didn’t Mike Jones kick him off the team for a while though?
Well he didn't get kicked off he team
He didn’t play for the final game because he had an unexcused absence from school; the absence allegedly had a lot to do with the distance from school but who knows. But he missed a day of school, the coaches benched him for his final game (championship game against Gonzaga which they lost) and he soon after left school.
Again, I don’t really know the whole story but I know a few people around the WCAC and it seems like he left school more than he was kicked out of school.
if you don’t know the facts, don’t go spreading stuff on the internet. he didn’t get kicked out of Dematha. wait to know the kid before passing judgment.
FWIW, I've heard it taken as fact before
I haven’t heard it definitively (which is to say from, say, Telep or Biancardi or someone of that status) one way or the other. I’m not saying either is right or wrong, and I’m more inclined to believe s.r.g. right now, but just throwing it out there that the book is out.
I don't hink Gary wants him
I heard he was kicked out of 3 high schools.
friends say
family problems, transportation issues brought him home. But who really knows the truth. Time will tell, not exactly a Gary type kid on the surface, but damn he is good. Has a pro type game already///
he clearly is interested
or else he wouldn’t even talk to him. also he is probably a one or 2 yr guy so he is not a huge commitment.
commitment
as in time wise. This wouldn’t mess over stogs or pe’shon because by the time selby is off to the NBA stogs and howard will be confident and much better players allowing for more success over time.
thats correct
Stogs and Peshon would take a back seat to Selby. After that they would then take the floor and be better off for it. But you know what, all of them are good players in their own way. All different but all good, Selby just stands out in that trio..
also
the natl. attention on gary has been a huge positives in recruits. Also lately there has been only positives going through Maryland. Don’t mess up hust like with marshall, go after this kid. There is mutual interest from both sides and he doesn’t seem to love his final 4.
Possibly never, but the odds are better than we first thought
Did anyone else just think of a possible Selby – Mosley – Parker – Leslie – J-Dub lineup?
I do think Cliff would probably start over Parker
at least to begin the season. But yeah, Parker and Pe’Shon coming off the bench would be nice.
Please please please
I heard Josh’s mom talking a few weeks back about folks on the TN message boards acting like fools after he de-committed there.
I know this is a longshot, but it would be great for the team and for the program. Let’s be as absolutely welcoming as possible on this board.
Welcome Josh!! Come to MD!
By far
We have the best sb nation . I mean i have found no rival in that sense. So if she likes intelligent boards, this is the place to be.
To be fair, there are a lot of great boards, both on and off the network
You can find great message boards and great blogs everywhere. Some aren’t great, some are – Maryland has quite a few outlets. I’m sure there are great communities and blogs for Kansas and UCONN too, both on SBN and off of it.
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can you say record for comments in an amount of time. i think 40 in about 2 hours may be a new all time high. if that isnt a clue to selby about how much we want him, i dont know what will be.
how about
at the game tomorrow night a good 5 minutes worth of WE WANT SELBY,,,WE WANT SELBY,,,WE WANT SELBY,,,,try that.
Definitely make sure he's in the building first, but that would be amazing
Don’t want to make Quinn Cook or Mikael Hopkins feel unwanted though….hm….
understood
but Cook and Hopkins can garner more love all next season. Selby is on the loose right now. Even if Josh isnt in the building, trust me he will be tuned in on the tube. How about hanging with your boys and hearing your name like that and NOT BEING THERE.. That would be just as cool, would want to make him get on campus for some up close and peronal lubs!!
CHANT WE WANT LESLIE
and he will care more about hearing that on TV/Sportscenter than whether or not he wins his playoff game.
Interesting, but I’d prefer another big man, preferably a true 4 to compliment Williams. The team is loaded at guard and “swing.” PG is full with Bowie, Stoglin and Howard. We need another big man, not another guard.
Luckily, we'd still have room
We currently have two unoccupied scholarships. Selby would take one, and then we’d still have one more to give out should we choose to (I’d assume we would, too, because you’re right that we really need a true four, preferably an athletic leaper). That’s not counting the Goins scholarship, which will probably be available after this year.
Trust me
you would welcome Josh Selby. I know we need the shot blocking 4, but you dont get players like Selby often, hell if ever… Have you seen him play?? He is sick, sick, sick and in my opinion way under the radar nation wide. I know he is ranked in the top ten, but still this kid is jokin on high school kids.
jordan williams
- freshman on rivals. Also grievis is #3 and Gary is #19. And they will move up even more after they beat Duke!
and Lance Stephenson at #13
good riddance!
by nathan.w.ford on Mar 2, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
We know very well with our own decommitting situation....
That recommitments are very rare.
by s.r.genovese on Mar 2, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
i don't know, but Rob Lewis on Rivals is also saying so
and they might be rare, but I don’t think these guys would say anything it if they didn’t think it was a possibility, unlikely as it is
That would be surprising, but I gotta say
Nothing should shock anyone when it comes to Josh Selby.
At this point, I wouldn’t be shocked if he committed to Kansas tomorrow, or if he dropped everybody and went Maryland-Tennessee. He’s definitely akin to Born Ready in that aspect
I just hope for once
We don’t end up with the short end of the stick. Hell maybe lightning strikes twice and we pick up Selby and Leslie; wouldn’t that be something?
by s.r.genovese on Mar 2, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
I would be surprised if he went anywhere other than Kansas
but you’re right. There is no telling what some of these kids are liable to do
I think Selby is seeing
the freedom that GV has at Md under Gary. Selby is his own man, he has to be THE MAN. I wouldnt be surprised if he picked the school he thinks has the least amount of tallent. He is just that kind of kid and thats his game. Anyway , good to chat about, here we go again,,,,lol
I think stogs is a starter
And howard is a starter come junior year (a VERY good one at that). He will be EH but with GV assists.
Good points on the blog. Funny to be talking about recruiting the day of the biggest game for the Terps in a long time. Maryland does have at least two scholarships for next year and three if Goins goes. However, a class of six or seven players is unusual and presents problems down the road. It just seems to me Maryland is always guard heavy and undermanned underneath. Gary loves guards and swing players and Maryland alwazys has trouble rebounding. I’d still like to see a Milbourne, Gregory, Williams, Vasquez and pick another guard lineup. As for Selby, I guess we’ll see. But a true four makes more sense as does hoolding at least one of those scholarships. Now if we get Leslie…….and Selby…all would be well in CP.
Go Terps
We can only dream
Obviously both Leslie and Selby are longshots and we all know that the chances of getting one or both of them is slim to none..yet we can still dream…i think with one of either of them were probably a top 20 team next year to start with both probably top 15…oh how sweet that would be
I looked at some of his videos
and he can obviously take it to the basket and finish. Dear Lord, can he finish. Does anyone have insight on other aspects of his game? Passing, basketball IQ, perimeter shooting, etc? Thanks.
Doubt, indulged and cherished, is in danger of becoming denial; but if honest, and bent on thorough investigation, it may soon lead to full establishment of the truth.
-Ambrose Bierce
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