KO Lands His First One

by Locoweed 1.1 on Jul 9, 2009 4:41 AM PDT

Bumped - Great news! P

Gelaun Wheelwright was supposedly UCLA bound, this is ~~great~~ incredible news!

3:21 PM, July 8, 2009
New USC basketball Coach Kevin O'Neill deserves to get a high-five from his assistants because Corona Centennial junior point guard Gelaun Wheelwright announced Wednesday he has committed to the Trojans.

Wheelwright is the first new recruit since O'Neill was hired to replaced Tim Floyd. He averaged 18.5 points last season as a 6-foot sophomore. And Wheelwright is apparently not afraid of potential NCAA sanctions against the Trojans if violations are found involving former Trojans guard O.J. Mayo.

"It came down to they really wanted him," Centennial Coach Josh Giles said. "Whatever issues USC might have Gelaun feels will be done by the time he's there."

-- Eric Sondheimer

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And Another for 2010!!!!

http://usc.scout.com/a.z?s=15&p=2&c=877925

and, another player on KO’s radar. His coach shares a conversation with KO in which he sheds light on the possible NCAA sanctions.

http://fultonfalcons.blogspot.com/

“He said they’re probably facing probation and losing some scholarships”

KO, starting out of the gate like a bolt of lighting. And, perhaps moderate NCAA sanctions are the worst case scenario? Fight on, KO!!!

by DFWTrojan on Jul 8, 2009 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

Color me surprised

…but in a good way.

by DC Trojan on Jul 8, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

Kevin O'Neill seems swift and fast at getting new players

It seems he is getting players that he can coach, not the 4 & 5 star pre-madonnas out there.

Paul D. Kelley

by so.cal.native1952 on Jul 8, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

Gelaun Wheelwright is a 4star recruit :-)

by impaulv on Jul 9, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Exciting News

for beaten down Trojan hoopsters, but 2011 is a long ways off. If we weren’t so starved for good news right now, I would say that a verbal commitment 2 years out is worthless. However, given the current state, it is priceless…..for fans and recruiting. KO is getting some good buzz and mojo going again. No telling how this could pay off with 2010 recruits, and perhaps even 2009 recruits.

by DFWTrojan on Jul 9, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

no if you go to the so-called recruiting sites he is not rated

you bruins can have all the micky dees dudes because they all suck the little one (a westwood trait) and we will take the dudes who aren’t affraid on the dark.

PUSSIES

Paul D. Kelley

by so.cal.native1952 on Jul 9, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Did you go to the link I posted or are you just talking out of your 2nd mouth? :-P

by impaulv on Jul 10, 2009 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Ok he is ranked on scout, I use rivals and they don't have him ranked

And yes I am typing with my butt

Paul D. Kelley

by so.cal.native1952 on Jul 10, 2009 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions

bout time you fessed up

talking out of your a** again, I see:-)

by ucladj89 on Jul 10, 2009 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Why do you think I am miss spelling so much

Since the Tour is going on I have been putting in a lot of miles, so the butt is just not reacting as usual. But I still don’t like one and done and 5 star players!

Paul D. Kelley

by so.cal.native1952 on Jul 10, 2009 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions

GO LANCE!!!!

KICK SOME FROGGIE BUTT!

by impaulv on Jul 10, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions

UCLA bound?

Scout doesn’t have UCLA as having offered. But a quick read of his bio looks impressive. Nice get for SC

by impaulv on Jul 9, 2009 12:29 AM PDT reply actions

Link

Maybe there was a UCLA offer in the future. Loquito, does you has a link on the UCLA bound part?

by impaulv on Jul 9, 2009 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions

Excuse my enthusiasm Pablito and dj89

Of course there is no offer from UCLA, but it’s well known that Big Ben was interested in this kid and vice versa. I’m not going to get all delusional on you, it’s just a bit of good news at a time when none was expected. That said, it’s very early and he could end up backing out of his commitment and going to… well, you know. Anyways, wish us luck.

http://blogs.pe.com/inlandsoutherncalifornia/2009/07/centennials-wheelwright-commit.html

by Locoweed 1.1 on Jul 9, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions