Paul Scruggs

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Originally Posted by Xville

There's a difference between going to prep school because of academics or not being ready for college for one reason or another vs what Scruggs is doing. To me what he is doing sounds like he wants a lot of attention and to be wooed by big time schools, which is absolutely fine but kids like that tend to not come to xavier

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Keep throwing misinformation out there.

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Most likely, this is a purely basketball move for the 4-star prospect. After establishing himself as an elite prospect in Indiana, the appeal of playing against consistently high-end competition in a place where he can completely focus on his game both physically and mentally was probably extremely enticing, especially before he heads off for the rigors of high-major D1 college basketball. It should be noted that Prolific Prep has had some very big names walk through its doors in recent years, like Kansas super-freshman Josh Jackson, who the Hoosiers will get a taste of later this year in Hawaii.

Also, currently on Prolific Prep's roster is 5-star 2017 SG Gary Trent, who has a relationship with Scruggs that goes back many years. But, for any super-team conspiracy theorists out there, Trent is seen as nearly a lock to head to Duke (95% on Crystal Ball), and his other suitors don't seem to match any schools even remotely still in the running for Scruggs (Note: I reserve the right to rescind this statement because this is still high school boys making decisions, after all.)

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http://www.crimsonquarry.com/2016/9/...school-in-napa

This is actually the reason for the transfer.

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Originally Posted by Juice

Keep throwing misinformation out there.



http://www.crimsonquarry.com/2016/9/...school-in-napa

This is actually the reason for the transfer.

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Good lord...to some of you it's like I just called your baby ugly. RELAX. Plus, you should probably not believe everything you read in print. Plus, maybe you should read between the lines with what that article was saying. It's pretty easy to infer from that, that maybe he also would want bigger schools to start noticing him...oh the horror! He's not even on Xavier's team and some of you act like he is your first born son.

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Originally Posted by Xville

Good lord...to some of you it's like I just called your baby ugly. RELAX. Plus, you should probably not believe everything you read in print. Plus, maybe you should read between the lines with what that article was saying. It's pretty easy to infer from that, that maybe he also would want bigger schools to start noticing him...oh the horror! He's not even on Xavier's team and some of you act like he is your first born son.

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I am calm. But what I do think is crazy is a grown making claims on a message board based on his feelings and what he thinks are the intentions of a high school kid.

That blog isn't the only source saying what was written. Also, he's being recruited by or was being recruited by Michigan State, IU, Louisville, UConn, etc. There's not many bigger schools out there. He doesn't need the attention. He's a top 40-50 players. Every school in America knows who he is.

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Originally Posted by Juice

I am calm. But what I do think is crazy is a grown making claims on a message board based on his feelings and what he thinks are the intentions of a high school kid.

That blog isn't the only source saying what was written. Also, he's being recruited by or was being recruited by Michigan State, IU, Louisville, UConn, etc. There's not many bigger schools out there. He doesn't need the attention. He's a top 40-50 players. Every school in America knows who he is.

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No, it's impossible to calmly call out someone on their unfounded speculation. You must be really upset.

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Originally Posted by Juice

I am calm. But what I do think is crazy is a grown making claims on a message board based on his feelings and what he thinks are the intentions of a high school kid.

That blog isn't the only source saying what was written. Also, he's being recruited by or was being recruited by Michigan State, IU, Louisville, UConn, etc. There's not many bigger schools out there. He doesn't need the attention. He's a top 40-50 players. Every school in America knows who he is.

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I love how you come down on me for making an opinion, yet you are doing the exact same thing based off of what some blog told you. Do you know Paul? I don't know him at all but going across the country to a prep school just to be with a buddy doesn't seem to me to tell the whole story. He may come to x and may be a great kid, I don't know but frankly neither do you. I was making an opinion not passing it off as fact.

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Originally Posted by Xville

I love how you come down on me for making an opinion, yet you are doing the exact same thing based off of what some blog told you. Do you know Paul? I don't know him at all but going across the country to a prep school just to be with a buddy doesn't seem to me to tell the whole story. He may come to x and may be a great kid, I don't know but frankly neither do you. I was making an opinion not passing it off as fact.

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As I stated before, that blog isn't the only source reporting what was in that post. So if multiple sources have it, then I believe it way more over some guy popping off "opinions".

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Originally Posted by Xville

There's a difference between going to prep school because of academics or not being ready for college for one reason or another vs what Scruggs is doing. To me what he is doing sounds like he wants a lot of attention and to be wooed by big time schools, which is absolutely fine but kids like that tend to not come to xavier

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Or...he wants to get better at basketball. Chill out.


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Originally Posted by LA Muskie

Or...he wants to get better at basketball. Chill out.


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And, judging from his father's comments, I still like Xavier's chances. The family is well grounded and focused on the right "student-athlete" kind of priorities.

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Originally Posted by LA Muskie

Or...he wants to get better at basketball. Chill out.


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Maybe...who knows. And I am chill..I don't really care all that much, I was just making an opinion based on some information in a blog and somega people on here acted like I called their baby ugly. They got all defensive because I made what they deemed as negative comments about the thought process of a high school kid.

My opinion is that this kid isn't coming to xavier, but I will gladly come back here and eat crow if he does.

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Originally Posted by LA Muskie

Or...he wants to get better at basketball. Chill out.


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I happen to like that in our recruits. I don't see how this changes anything. We were reported to be a strong favorite before this news, and I think we are still regarded to be in about the same place.