""Who exactly is WorldWide Wes and what does he do"? That question has been asked so many times that Wes himself may not know what he does anymore. William Wesley, pictured above with former NBA player Dajuan Wagner and former Kentucky assistant Orlando Antigua (blue shirt), has been in the background of the basketball scene at least since the 1980's."

"Nike isn't the only entity that won't comment on the legend known as "WorldWide Wes". College coaches aren't talking either. As one college coach anonymously put it, "I don't want to negatively comment on Wes because of the consequences it could have on our recruiting". Translation - "If I tell the truth, Wes will tell high school athletes not to sign with us."
When Rick Pitino was asked about basketball recruiting and WorldWide Wes he responded by saying "I've lost a lot of recruits to John Calipari at Kentucky". Say no more, Ricky. Say no more"






"As if this guy needs an introduction. Lebron was the Cleveland Cavaliers' 1st round pick in the 2003 NBA draft out of St. Vincent St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. He was formerly represented by Leon Rose of Creative Artists Agency. James is currently represented by childhood friend Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group."

" I find it interesting that Lebron says that had he decided to go to college, he would have went to Memphis to play for John Calipari."

Lebron 2 Memphis.....I had No Idea




"Rose played under John Calipari at the University of Memphis for one season (2007-2008) and was the main culprit that landed the basketball program on probation due to the tampering of his test scores."




" Dajuan Wagner is perhaps the greatest prep player in New Jersey High School history. He is the son of Milt Wagner and like his father Milt, he starred at Camden High School in Camden, NJ. He played just one season at Memphis under John Calipari (2001-2002). Calipari revoked his scholarship to force Wagner into the NBA."

I've heard he said that.
It is very interesting, however, that when he came out of high school and was asked where he would have gone to college, his answer back then was Ohio State.
I saw the interview, years ago, of course.
So, maybe when I heard,"Ohio State", he actually said ,"Memphis."
I could have misheard. They sound very similar.

(02-28-2018 07:48 PM)Pastnerized Wrote:  I've heard he said that.
It is very interesting, however, that when he came out of high school and was asked where he would have gone to college, his answer back then was Ohio State.
I saw the interview, years ago, of course.
So, maybe when I heard,"Ohio State", he actually said ,"Memphis."
I could have misheard. They sound very similar.

5 years ago:

Quote:This weekend LeBron James led his home state’s Ohio State Buckeyes on to the field in there B1G matchup with Wisconsin. Prior to even leading the Buckeyes on to the field LeBron had gotten them pumped up in the locker room with a little pre-game speech.

During the speech LeBron stated that if he were to have gone to college it would have been at THE Ohio State University.

Amare Stoudemire was allegedly a Memphis lock before deciding to go straight to the NBA.

(02-28-2018 08:36 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(02-28-2018 07:48 PM)Pastnerized Wrote:  I've heard he said that.
It is very interesting, however, that when he came out of high school and was asked where he would have gone to college, his answer back then was Ohio State.
I saw the interview, years ago, of course.
So, maybe when I heard,"Ohio State", he actually said ,"Memphis."
I could have misheard. They sound very similar.

5 years ago:

Quote:This weekend LeBron James led his home state’s Ohio State Buckeyes on to the field in there B1G matchup with Wisconsin. Prior to even leading the Buckeyes on to the field LeBron had gotten them pumped up in the locker room with a little pre-game speech.

During the speech LeBron stated that if he were to have gone to college it would have been at THE Ohio State University.

What the hell was he going to say at Ohio St? Michigan???. And ain’t no rumor or the word was on Stoudamire. Amare committed and may have signed. Don’t remember. But it was a done deal.

(02-28-2018 10:52 PM)Shooters Wrote:  

(02-28-2018 08:36 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(02-28-2018 07:48 PM)Pastnerized Wrote:  I've heard he said that.
It is very interesting, however, that when he came out of high school and was asked where he would have gone to college, his answer back then was Ohio State.
I saw the interview, years ago, of course.
So, maybe when I heard,"Ohio State", he actually said ,"Memphis."
I could have misheard. They sound very similar.

5 years ago:

Quote:This weekend LeBron James led his home state’s Ohio State Buckeyes on to the field in there B1G matchup with Wisconsin. Prior to even leading the Buckeyes on to the field LeBron had gotten them pumped up in the locker room with a little pre-game speech.

During the speech LeBron stated that if he were to have gone to college it would have been at THE Ohio State University.

What the hell was he going to say at Ohio St? Michigan???. And ain’t no rumor or the word was on Stoudamire. Amare committed and may have signed. Don’t remember. But it was a done deal.

Well he is from Ohio so I wouldn't expect him to say Michigan State. He does tend to change his backstory from time to time though.

(02-28-2018 10:17 PM)Cotten Wrote:  Amare Stoudemire was allegedly a Memphis lock before deciding to go straight to the NBA.

Stoudamire was indeed coming to Memphis had he chosen college.
He even considers Memphis his college, or university.
Or did, while he was playing NBA.
He mentioned this several times during his career.

(02-28-2018 10:17 PM)Cotten Wrote:  Amare Stoudemire was allegedly a Memphis lock before deciding to go straight to the NBA.

He was committed. The 2002 team would've had him, Kendrick Perkins and Dajuan Wagner, I think. Or they would've followed each other. We woulda led the country in technicals.

Qyntel Woods was coming here, as well. The money was flowing in the early 2000s. We would've lost Cal in 2006 had they all came and Sean Banks went to class.

(03-01-2018 09:40 AM)fishman6581 Wrote:  Qyntel Woods was coming here, as well. The money was flowing in the early 2000s. We would've lost Cal in 2006 had they all came and Sean Banks went to class.

Kendrick Perkins, too, IIRC.

Q Woods
A Stoudemire
K Perkins

Would’ve been one helluva team.

(03-01-2018 10:32 AM)HometownTiger Wrote:  Q Woods
A Stoudemire
K Perkins

Would’ve been one helluva team.

Probably would've kept 201 in business.