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I still think we're a long shot and that he will end up at Washington. But we definitely have a few things going for us. Out of all the teams Gordon's looking at, we have improved the most and he will have the best chance to start here. Gordon has to know that Altman is a great coach and that we are "the team" in the Pac-12 right now. If we win a couple of games in the NCAA that will only help us.

I know UW has the Romar/Gordon's dad connection but do they also have the AAU connection how UO does with the twins and Artis? I think that's more beneficial for us since its his dads connection not his.

There's a tacit agreement between the NCAA and the NBA regarding the rule, and the NCAA WAS involved in the creation of the rule. Just because the NBA is the organization that implements it, doesn't mean the NCAA doesn't have their dirty hands all over it. Technically or literally or officially, is it the NCAA's rule? No. But let's not kid ourselves, if the NCAA had thrown a fit about the rule, it never would have happened. It was sanctioned by the NCAA, for the NBA.

Matt's your man here. It sounds like Oregon has a decent chance, but how decent I have no idea.

I've confirmed Gordon chooses his college April 3rd.

I dont know what there would be to read into. His AAU coach said he's not talked to him in a week or so other than just a decision to set a date has been made and that it is the same schools./

That's true, but Mitty-San Jose isn't in the Sacramento area. Not that Joe Davidson might not have a connection to Gordon or track the larger region, but Arik Armstead was much more in his area.

Only way Romar goes to UCLA, is as a assistant coach. No way do they fire Howland and hire a much worse coach, just because he will be more alum friendly.

I know that the Gordon family said they'd never consider UCLA due to how Ben Howland handled the Drew Gordon recruitment and transfer from UCLA. If Romar were to take that job it would certainly change things that I'd wager the family would reconsider it.

April 3rd huh? Well, that would be a nice birthday treat for me if he signed with Oregon.

I will be surprised if he chooses Oregon.

Any chance of getting in on some of the UCLA recruits if he falls through?

Give me a break, I wrote that 9 days ago. AZ has stepped it up. Good chance in my opinion they go to E8 or F4. Ducks have already far exceeded expectations (preseason 7th in Pac, no NCAA tournament). A good showing against the birds may be enough. We received very good feedback from Cal and other bball fans while in San Jose regarding the Ducks play. Their play was much like the football team.... dominant. Gordon was able to see it first hand. Have to think we have as good a chance as AZ.

deadly serious ... of course. Welcome to big-time basketball in the 21st Century ...