Gibbs, Faust May Not Be Decommitting in Williams' Retirement After All
by Ben Broman on May 5, 2011 7:29 PM EDT
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Dave already mentioned that Adam Zagoria is reporting that both Nick Faust and Sterling Gibbs are planning to reopen their commitments. That would be a death knell for Maryland's hopes next year, as Faust was expected to be an immediate contributor off the bench (or maybe in the starting lineup) and the Terps could've used Gibbs' depth.
But wait! A lot of Maryland fans tend to be skeptical of Zags, and if you didn't fully buy it, you might've been right to wait: Matt Bracken is reporting that Gibbs is saying he's "not sure" if he'll open up his recruitment yet. Meanwhile, Faust's AAU coach said Nick just found out and has made no decisions at this point. So, uh...who was Zags talking to? While they might end up opening up their recruitments, it certainly doesn't look like it's happening right now.
That said, such a decision would be par for the course when things like this happen. It's one thing to sign up for Gary Williams; it's another to receive Sid Lowe. (Which, of course, won't happen. But, y'know, from their angle they don't know).
The kicker is that they've already signed their Letters of Intent. That restricts them to attending Maryland (and only Maryland) unless the program releases them from their NLIs. That's standard procedure here, and I expect Maryland will give them their releases, but they may wait until the replacement is hired and has a chance to talk to them. If, after that, they still want out, then they'll almost surely give them their releases.
But, quite often, they don't. Julian Royal stuck around at GT after the Jackets hired Brian Gregory, for instance. If Maryland hires a guy like Wright or (preferably) Miller, you have to like their chances at retaining at least one of them. (Faust is, frankly, more important; Maryland needs a scoring wing, but certainly not a point guard).
Retaining at least one of them would be nice; both would be a god-send, considering the team that's currently on the roster for next season.
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What about Justin? I am close with someone who refs a lot of games that Justin has played in and has reiterated everything that has been said about him on here. “Freak athlete, instant stud,” you name it. Justin needs to come to UMD
I imagine we won't hear about him for a little while
JA’s recruiting period has a long time before LOI’s start coming into play. He can take his time on deciding whether or not he wants to stay, unlike Faust and Gibbs, who I’m sure are panicking just as much as we are.
Listen Zags, does not like Maryland for some reason, and his writing for the most part has been slanted against maryland
And he prolly took quotes from gibbs from another time and used it to make it seem like a story.
Saying that Judge will wait until a hire until he decides between Maryland and rutgers. Not sure how official though.
I'd like say I told you so...
But I’m not going to. I know my sources are so much better than Zags and I love my school!
I think retaining at least Faust is a must.
Wasn’t ‘Nova recruiting him hard? All the more reason to throw some big money JW’s way.
by Jason Middlekauff on May 5, 2011 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
Scout just posted this
The news of Gary Williams’ sudden decision to resign took the college basketball world by storm, and already there is fallout. One of Williams’ prized recruits has decided he would like to look around.
Maryland was hoping to rebuild their backcourt with a talented 2011 duo of Sterling Gibbs and Nick Faust, but now that is in a bit of doubt. Gibbs confirmed via text message with Scout.com that he intends to ask out of his letter of intent.
"Yes I am going to ask for my release," said Gibbs via text.
Gibbs initially committed to Maryland in April of 2010 over interest from Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, Virginia, Seton Hall, and Florida.
At 6-feet tall, Gibbs is a very good shooter from the point guard position. He is in the mold of his older brother, Ashton Gibbs, who stars at Pittsburgh and is currently weighing his NBA Draft options.
In the final Scout.com 2011 rankings Gibbs is listed as a three star prospect and the No. 32 player at his position.
I think we can lose Gibbs and be fine
With Stogs and Pe’ we’re set at PG. I actually didn’t think Gibbs was going to get that much playing time.
Time will tell
It is real late in the recruiting year for kids to be looking around. I say both Gibbs and Faust stay with us. Special shout out to the school for working it out that Gary stays around visible and active.
I call complete BS on both
Neither is going anywhere and will not be granted releases. Plus, Gary is staying on as Associate AD and will work with Anderson on hiring a replacement. He will keep both in the fold. Zags is a know-nothing who has zero knowledge about anything MD related.
Tend to agree with you here
It’s really early in the process. Most guys wait until a new coach is announced to make a decision. I bet Faust and Gibbs will do the same.
by Ben Goldstein on May 5, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
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