The Fayetteville Observer has definitely earned their keep in recent weeks with some valuable information and articles. (This article/entry from earlier in the week was very well received)
A few weeks ago, the Observer adjusted the 2006 ACC Basketball recruiting rankings for recent defections to all programs. (Link) As you will see, NC State’s class of one player (before Sidney Lowe landed to in-fill players) ended up near the bottom of the league at #10. Since Degand is not even eligible for next season, he won’t count in the Pack’s 2006 class, therefore not creating any impact.
When Les Robinson left NC State…he had recruited in a manner that set up Herb Sendek to retain Top 75 player, Damon Thornton. New Coach Sidney Lowe unfortunately was not set up so nicely for his transition to Raleigh.
Additionally, David Glenn lists every signee from the classes and paints every ACC School’s scholarship picture in this detailed entry. Relatedly, this link to the ACC Area Sports Journal includes information on all of the 2006 signees as well as serves as a “recruiting board” of sorts for potential 2007 targets.
The following is from the Fayetteville Observer:
Florida State has rescinded the scholarship of Jon Kreft, who was arrested earlier this month and charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor marijuana possession. Kreft, a 7-footer from Parkland (Fla.) Douglas, signed with the Seminoles in November. He is ranked No. 50.
Jeff Allen, a 6-7 power forward from Mouth of Wilson (Va.) Oak Hill Academy, has not qualified for freshman eligibility. The No. 177 senior, who signed with Virginia Tech in the fall, will attend Chatham (Va.) Hargrave Military Academy next year with plans to play for the Hokies in 2007-08.
Following are the new prepstar.com rankings of the high school seniors who are headed to the ACC:
(1) NORTH CAROLINA – Wayne Ellington (3), Tywon Lawson (5), Brandan Wright (7), Alex Stepheson (29), Deon Thompson (43), William Graves (67).
(2) DUKE – Gerald Henderson (9), Brian Zoubek (22), Lance Thomas (26), Jonathan Scheyer (28).
(3) GEORGIA TECH – Thaddeus Young (6), Javaris Crittenton (20), Zach Peacock (156), Brad Sheehan (171).
(4) WAKE FOREST – Anthony Gurley (38), Jamie Skeen (39), Ishmael Smith (89), L.D. Williams (90), Casey Crawford (124), Chas McFarland (224).
(5) MARYLAND – Greivis Vasquez (74), Eric Hayes (111), Landon Milbourne (113), Jerome Burney (227).
(6) FLORIDA STATE – Josue Soto (70), Aaron Holmes (144).
(7) VIRGINIA – Will Harris (65), Solomon Tat (76), Jamil Tucker (82).
(8) MIAMI – Dwayne Collins (87), James Dews (98).
(9) VIRGINIA TECH – Nigel Munson (58), Tyrone Appleton (66), Lewis Witcher (162).
(10) N.C. STATE – Dennis Horner (176).
(11) CLEMSON – David Potter (138), Trevor Booker (161), Karolis Petrukonis (190), A.J. Tyler (214).
(12) BOSTON COLLEGE – Shamari Spears (127), Tyler Roche (182), Daye Kaba (210).
