Mike Moser Update

by Laughing Stock on Nov 18, 2008 11:54 AM PST Comment 15 comments

Apparently former Arizona Commit Mike Moser will likely decide between USC and UCLA on Wednesday night. Moser is an elite SF prospect and was impressed with SC's facilities on his recent visit to campus. Although it appeared that Moser may have ended up at one of his home state schools of Oregon or Oregon State, the two universities are now out of the running. Let's hope that Moser lands with us! Fight On!

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what do you think our chances are at landing this kid?

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by Paragon SC on Nov 18, 2008 2:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Walker chooses ASU

From the P-E.

Looks like the rumors were right.

Former Fontana athlete Demetrius Walker, the 6-foot-4 guard now playing for Phoenix St. Mary’s HS after his mother’s move from Southern California to Arizone for a new job, has signed with Arizona State today.

He’d earlier decommited from USC, or at least decided not to sign with the Trojans in this early signing period ending tonight, and take a visit to Arizona State over the weekend.

Looks like SC really didn’t have a shot once his mom took that new job…

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by Paragon SC on Nov 18, 2008 3:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hard to say on Moser...

But apparently a lot of ucla folks think they have him all but signed, but a lot of people also thought ucla had all but signed Alex Stepheson when he was transferring so I guess you have to take that info for whatever it is worth. I also heard that USC really cooled on Walker after both Hill and Moser became available, and that may have lead to his switching his commitment. I really do not know how true that is though as it is a rumor at best.

As an aside, it will be interesting to see how this recruiting class ends up for USC. They already have some decent players in Derrick Williams and Noel Johnson, but if they bring in Hill or Moser along with Sidney they have a pretty talented group. Honestly though, I do not even know if SC is still actively recruiting Sidney.

by Laughing Stock on Nov 18, 2008 4:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Young Mr. Sidney

The LA papers have been writing about this young man since his middle school days, every SoCal high school basketball season starts and ends with this young man’s name it seems.

Is he really all that? (I’m asking that with all sincerity and honesty. If you believe the papers, it’s like he’s the second coming Kevin Love)

Moser would be a wonderful pick up. Can’t wait for the word on Stepheson. The more I read and hear about this kid, the more I believe we have a valid shot at the Pac 10 title. (I know, I know- it’s a team game. but this kid can crash the boards and hit that 5 – 15 foot turnaround J. i also hear he can get to it off the block! i don’t think we have one guy who could do that right now.)

"Oh, would you look at that! You see, I just checked. . . .and it's true. I'm out of nerves for you to try to get on. There'll be NO MORE talkin', feel me?" words I woke up saying coming out of a trip-ass dream the other night. -Bix

by BixBeiderbecke on Nov 18, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sidney is that talented

but how good he is is up for debate. The guy has unreal athletic ability for a guy his size and has a great feel for the game. He is also out of shape rather often and lazy on the court. He also has had issues with teammates before. If he showed up on a college campus today, he wouldn’t be able to play more that 20 minutes against that kind of competition because he’s not in shape. If he got in shape though and started working on every possession I don’t doubt that he could put up 20-25 points and 10-15 boards every single game. He’s that talented. There’s alos the very real possibility that Sidney forgoes college and plays pro ball in Europe for a year. If anybody were to follow Jennings to Europe it would appear to be Sidney.

As for Moser, I think he ends up a Bruins, but I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if he went to SC. He loved SC’s facilities, but he was intrigued by Howland’s idea of playing him at the SG some of time because he thinks showing that kind of versatility can be a big asset when he goes pro. He also has made a lot of mentions about playing for a winner and going deep in March and while SC has made strides, UCLA is the premier program in the west right now. Yesterday I put the odds at 60% UCLA, 35% USC and 5% other, but some of the things I’ve heard lately has me moving that to 55% UCLA, 45% USC. Oregon St. seems out of it for sure now, although recent comments by his mom makes me want to throw that 5% other back in there.

by ryebreadraz on Nov 19, 2008 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I went to see Sidney play once

He was suspended for the game for getting in a fight with a teammate.

by SuperBruinMan on Nov 19, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think USC has a slight advantage on UCLA in getting Moser. He’s an awesome player would would be a great advantage for whichever school he chooses.

And I do think that Sidney is good. Maybe not quite KLove good, but very very good.

by impaulv on Nov 19, 2008 12:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Walker was not rated that high

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by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 18, 2008 11:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He was featured in Sports Illustrated in 8th grade

The fact that he dropped so far, like Taylor King, does not bode well.

by SuperBruinMan on Nov 19, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes and he played at J Serra

And he left when they let go Coach Lewis, and if you have ever been to this HS it is a joke. It’s one small building and a soccor field accross the street, just another basketball factory for bad student but great players. I know that coachs look for the best but these kids who transfer like every year, I don’t feel they are team players and would not recruit.

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by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 20, 2008 9:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Moser chose UCLA

by ryebreadraz on Nov 19, 2008 6:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Rye does Ucla have any scholarships left now?

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by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 20, 2008 10:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It depends on who leaves after the year

Right now we have none left, but Jrue Holiday will almost assuredly go pro after the year and open one up. If we can get someone we covet we’re going to offer him, but he’s got to be a guy Howland really, really, really likes to get an offer at this point.

by ryebreadraz on Nov 20, 2008 11:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, I thought it was getting tight,

I know how Ben is that he has to play his way or the highway (he was like that on court), but will he start using athelites more? Because the forwards you guys are picking up nexted season are runners.

Paul D. Kelley

by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 21, 2008 7:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs