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Post by victorepanther on Apr 26, 2005 16:26:27 GMT -6
Ok, so just to make sure I understand the situation - there were four scholarships available for next season, one went to Massiah, the second went to Young, and the third went to a Canadian player to be named later leaving one scholarship available for either Childress or the 6'11' JUCO player who will visit this weekend?
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Post by Pantherholic on Apr 27, 2005 19:05:23 GMT -6
Has anyone else confirmed this signing b/c u think it'd be on UWM's site by now if it was official.
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Post by dylanrocks on Apr 28, 2005 8:32:05 GMT -6
Frankly, someone inside UWM should have already leaked word of the signings to the J-S. This is how you get multiple-day coverage of a prefered news event. I would expect these signings to become official in the next day or two.
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Post by jeff2bag on May 2, 2005 14:45:29 GMT -6
Just wondering if anyone has heard anything more about these players? Finding it hard to believe that we signed them if nothing official has leaked out yet. keeping my fingers crossed
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Post by Pantherholic on May 2, 2005 15:06:54 GMT -6
I just looked through Scout.com and they still have Tyrone Young as unsigned but also that no schools are showing interest.
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Post by Pantherholic on May 2, 2005 18:20:42 GMT -6
According to JucoJunction.com, Young is getting interest from Houston, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, and us all showing medium interest.
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Post by Pantherholic on May 3, 2005 8:22:54 GMT -6
I emailed the the Sports Information Director at Vincennes University and he says Young hasn't signed w/ anyone as of yesterday (monday) but is interested in UWM. I had emailed the head coach as well but he hasn't responded yet.
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Post by victorepanther on May 3, 2005 17:12:39 GMT -6
I'm not an expert on recruiting rules, but is it a good idea for fans to contact a recruit's coach directly during this process? Keep in mind if you've ever given money to the athletic department or if you're a season ticket holder, the NCAA considers you a "booster" and there are restrictions on who you can contact, how and when.
Also, any thoughts on how the latest signing will impact Young's recruiting? Sure wouldn't seem like a bad idea to load up on guys who are 6'4" or 6'5" and can score as well as run the floor and handle the ball. Especially if they can jump out of the building too.
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Post by Pantherholic on May 3, 2005 17:19:42 GMT -6
If you read my entire comment i mentioned that i emailed Vincennes' head coach as well but he has yet to respond. I figured some info from an official source would be at least some insight into a cloudy situation.
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Post by milwsportsfan on May 5, 2005 13:39:31 GMT -6
Since this signing of Young is not official, I think it would be better if UWM officiailly signed Young, than if we got Childress. Young could be another McCants, childress is going to be a mediocore player that contributes, not dominates.
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Post by Pantherholic on May 17, 2005 15:03:58 GMT -6
any new info on this kid? is he just waiting for Waters' scholarship to open up b4 he signs?
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Post by mcdadenets50 on May 17, 2005 17:35:32 GMT -6
Did I miss something here? This sounds good. May 11 Examiner -
Former Cardinal realizes dream
Former Ray-South star Young signs with Division I Wisconsin-Milwaukee
By Bill Althaus
The Examiner
Goodbye Indiana, hello Wisconsin.
Former Raytown South High School basketball standout Tyrone Young, who starred the past two seasons at junior college power Vincennes University in Vincennes, Ind., has signed a national letter to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
The Examiner's 2002-03 Player of the Year averaged 15 points as a freshman and 19 as a sophomore at Vincennes, and says he is looking forward to living out his dream at Division I Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which was the surprise of the NCAA Tournament by making it to the Sweet 16.
"My dream came true when I signed to play at Wisconsin-Milwaukee," said Young, who was decked out in a Jim Brown retro football jersey and Kansas City Royals baseball cap as he sat in the gymnasium at his alma mater Tuesday afternoon, watching a pickup game. "And I owe it all to coach (Bud) Lathrop. He cared for me before he even knew I could play. When you talk about dreams, I can say my dream came true because of him."
Young was about to fall through the education cracks when he transferred from Raytown to Raytown South, just prior to his junior year in high school.
Tyrone Young
"I never saw him play ball, because he was ineligible at Raytown ®¢ and you know I don't go watch that AAU stuff," veteran coach Bud Lathrop said. "I knew the kid needed help, and I was there for him. So were all his teachers at Raytown South. It's a great success story and there are a lot of people who are going to share in Tyrone's success."
When Young arrived at South, he read at a fourth-grade level. Today, he is a summer correspondence class away from completing his junior college hours.
"Pretty amazing, isn't it?" asked Young, who scored a junior college single-game career-high 37 points last season. "There's not a day that goes by in my life that I don't think, 'How did this all happen to me?' I have had so many people help me along the way.
"And you have to start with coach. He is like my father ®¢ he cares for me and my family, and I care a great deal about him. He would pick me up before school to make sure I got to class.
"And like I said, he didn't know what type of player I was. I knew I could play, but all he knew was what he heard. That's why I wanted to become a great player for him and succeed on the court and in the classroom."
He led the Cardinals to the Class 5 state championship game his senior year, averaging 25 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game. He was named to the all-state team and his all-state banner now hangs in the colorful South gymnasium.
"People ask me why I still coach," said Lathrop, 69, who has been the center of several controversies the past two years. "That's why I coach."
He was pointing at Young.
"It's a love affair," Lathrop continued. "I love what I'm doing and I love to help kids. Over the years, I've coached some pretty darn good players. And he and Jevon (Crudup, who led South to a 31-0 season in 1990) are the tops. They are two great young men. Jevon has accomplished so much in his life, and Tyrone will do the same thing."
Young said he likes everything about his new university.
"The coach is great, they are an exciting team and they have made it to the NCAA Tournament the past two years," Young said. "I can hardly wait to get there."
Bruce Pearl led the Panthers to those NCAA Tournament berths but left in the offseason for Tennessee. Rob Jeter, a former Wisconsin assistant, takes over for Pearl in Milwaukee.
To reach Bill Althaus send e-mail to bill.althaus@examiner.net or call 350-6395.
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Post by Pantherholic on May 17, 2005 18:24:33 GMT -6
good find, i guess that's the end of that mystery
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Post by germanathens on May 17, 2005 18:34:06 GMT -6
Rejoice! UWM, meet Ed's replacement. ;D
Dunzz, plaster this all over the website...greatest quote!
"My dream came true when I signed to play at Wisconsin-Milwaukee," said Young
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Post by germanathens on May 17, 2005 18:44:11 GMT -6
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 190 (BIG GUY FOR A SG ;D ) Position: SG Projected as: SG Position Rank: JC Class: Sophomore Junior College: Vincennes University Star Rating - ** "My dream came true when I signed to play at Wisconsin-Milwaukee" #42, Tyrone Young.  Scored a junior college single-game career-high 37 points last season. He led the Cardinals to the Class 5 state championship game his senior year, averaging 25 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game. He was named to the all-state team and his all-state banner now hangs in the colorful South gymnasium. "I can hardly wait to get there." |
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