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3rd biggest program?

It amazes me when those like Sentell have no problems as long as those other 2 schools are at the top of everything, but the first mention of UAB being at the top they get their panties in a wad.

Of course, as always the writer fails to do any research.

Houston has committed to Moo U and we have 2 commitments already.

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But there’s a potentially cool story brewing down in Alabama, because the “Fab Five” — the crop of elite recruits in Alabama’s 2014 class, Justin Coleman (Rivals No. 92), Riley Norris (No. 95 Rivals), William Lee (Rivals No. 125), Isaac Haas (No. 58 Rivals) and Demetrius Houston — could all end up enrolling at the same school, and it looks like that school could end up being UAB

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Awesome - the more hype and publicity the better.

Until duke unc ucla or Kentucky come calling

(07-26-2013 03:48 PM)Dracorex Wrote:  Until duke unc ucla or Kentucky come calling

exactly

Yeah, because UK, Duke, and UNC don't know about these kids now. The UAB inferiority complex is alive and well.

1. The hype currently is centered on them attending UAB
2. It shows that they can be in the spotlight, even at UAB
3. It shows that UAB still has national appeal.
4. Other recruits might be interested in UAB because of the hype.
5. It makes them seem/feel special as a group.
6. You can't hide talent

Kentucky isn't after one of these guys. Kentucky goes for top 25 players who are headed straight to the NBA. Not one of these guys fits that mold.

The numbers aren't there for UAB to take all of those listed in the article.

Haas, Lee, & Coleman would be a nice pickup if that is who we end up getting out of the bunch.

No problems with getting Norris if he decides though.

Mitchell is an outside shot as well as Purifoy (no relation)

Castlin also would be an outside shot.

I think one more spot opens up with Whitaker transferring.

(07-26-2013 03:48 PM)Dracorex Wrote:  Until duke unc ucla or Kentucky come calling

It would be great if UAB could pull this off, but, if any of these schools take a run at any of those guys, I'll be if they all say & stay here, it would be a huge booster shot to the program and the fan base...I think this is one major reason why UAB hasn't drawn as well at home as they should for games other than M-----s(j/k) & Southern Miss, if there were more impact players from this city or state on that roster, locals would be more inclined to show up...

#UABFabFive!!!!!

(07-26-2013 05:09 PM)BlazeNBham Wrote:  I think one more spot opens up with Whitaker transferring.

Since when is Whitaker transferring?

Is there any certainty at this point that all of these fine players will be able to attend their choice of D1 schools? The major BB powers listed above have very high admission standards and are not likely to risk signing a player and have him not get admitted (having passed on some other choice recruit on their short list). UAB might like to sign them all, but they all still have a year of high school to work through before they can enter a D1 college. We have seen a "slip 'tween cup and lip" in the past.

(07-26-2013 06:08 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  

(07-26-2013 05:09 PM)BlazeNBham Wrote:  I think one more spot opens up with Whitaker transferring.

Since when is Whitaker transferring?

That's what I think he'll do. My bad, I should've explained. Dont see him getting playing time.

I posted that article on the C-USA board yesterday.

http://csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=641436

This is beyond eye-popping. I wish you guys well and hope you can land them all. I'll admit that I was a little surprised at the dismissal of Mike Davis but certainly no longer question it.

(07-26-2013 04:33 PM)UAB?IAB Wrote:  Yeah, because UK, Duke, and UNC don't know about these kids now. The UAB inferiority complex is alive and well.

1. The hype currently is centered on them attending UAB
2. It shows that they can be in the spotlight, even at UAB
3. It shows that UAB still has national appeal.
4. Other recruits might be interested in UAB because of the hype.
5. It makes them seem/feel special as a group.
6. You can't hide talent

All I ask is that UAB fans not act like idiots... don't message or attempt contact with recruits, don't start crap with other schools' fans over player recruitment, and just be cool... let the coaches do their jobs and you do yours as fans by buying season tickets, making donations, and showing up to make Bartow Arena a deafening pit of despair for visiting teams.

(07-26-2013 08:04 PM)UABslant Wrote:  All I ask is that UAB fans not act like idiots... don't message or attempt contact with recruits, don't start crap with other schools' fans over player recruitment, and just be cool... let the coaches do their jobs and you do yours as fans by buying season tickets, making donations, and showing up to make Bartow Arena a deafening pit of despair for visiting teams.

Too late

(07-25-2013 08:47 PM)BlazeNBham Wrote:  

(07-25-2013 08:05 PM)the_blazerman Wrote:  More Lee responses:

What do u think about this Fab 5 talk, which includes you? i think it's kinda funny...but serious at the same time..and crazy..if it happens there would be trouble

I asked him since nobody else has asked him.

While the publicity is good, it could be bad if it sets up an expectation that does not get met.

If everyone is expecting five, and Haase signs two, its not a failure but some will spin it as such.

I dont tweet the players. And if the option of asking anonymous questions is there, I dont mention other schools or Uab. I retweet just about everything that mentions UAB.

(07-26-2013 04:33 PM)UAB?IAB Wrote:  Yeah, because UK, Duke, and UNC don't know about these kids now. The UAB inferiority complex is alive and well.

1. The hype currently is centered on them attending UAB
2. It shows that they can be in the spotlight, even at UAB
3. It shows that UAB still has national appeal.
4. Other recruits might be interested in UAB because of the hype.
5. It makes them seem/feel special as a group.
6. You can't hide talent

Well said.

(07-26-2013 08:12 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  While the publicity is good, it could be bad if it sets up an expectation that does not get met.

If everyone is expecting five, and Haase signs two, its not a failure but some will spin it as such.

I will be happy with any five that Haase gets.