JayVaughn Pinkston’s college basketball choice will have to wait. The 6-foot-6 forward from Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., did not make any announcement Wednesday and will hold off making a decision until the late signing period.
“JayVaughn and his family have decided that he will not make his college choice decision today," New Heights athletic director Kimani Young told Adam Zagoria of zagblogs.com. "He’s not 100 percent sure where he wants to go to school so rather than make a rush decision he’ll just wait until the spring.”
The New York Daily News reported on its Web site Tuesday that Pinkston, considered the top high school player in New York City, would sign with Tennessee on Wednesday.
Villanova, Seton Hall, St. John’s and Marquette are also possible destinations for Pinkston.
“He’s going to go to the best situation for him,” Young told zagblogs.com.
It's not clear what Pinkston's decision means for Tobias Harris, the No. 5 player in the country out of Dix Hills, N.Y.
Harris, a 6-8 forward, is believed to have narrowed his choices to the Vols and Syracuse.
Harris sent a text message to the News Sentinel on Tuesday confirming the Vols are still in the running. Harris is expected to sign today and announce his decision Thursday at the ESPN Zone in Times Square on ESPNU.
Trae Golden, a 6-1 guard of McEachern High in Powder Springs, Ga., signed Tuesday joining 6-6 shooting guard Jordan McRae of Liberty County, Ga.
The Vols have as many as five scholarships to offer in the Class of 2010, though it is believed UT will only sign four.
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Comments » 53
Major_Magilicutty writes:
So much for that.
golfballs03 writes:
Harris was at the game last night.
Even if Harris does sign, I don't think that should deter Pinkston. Considering Pearl's style, both could see time right off the bat and be very successful.
AceVentura writes:
when he slammed that dude it was awesome. Every team needs a scrappy white guy to hold the team together.
ZacharyUTK writes:
fifth!
ZacharyUTK writes:
dang.
UT_LAW_2011 writes:
That makes it more likely that Harris committed when he was at the game last night.
KnoxTennVol writes:
Here is a link to an article talking about Tobias visit to TN last night. He will be wearing TN orange next year.
http://www.testudotimes.com/2009/11/1...
KnoxTennVol writes:
I posted one article saying he was there last night, how many more links do you want?
UTBEATEMALL writes:
I don't think Harris' decision had anything to do with Pinkston's decision. The reason being, if he knew Harris' decision would affect his then he probably would have set his announcement up after Harris' announcement. Harris' father has stated when they were going to announce for weeks now. This sounds more like someone sowing the seeds of doubt in kids head after it was leaked he was going to sign with Tennessee. This is why it's so much better if people can keep it from leaking. When all the involved schools have multiple schools to duel then it's more difficult to concentrate your attack. You don't think after it was leaked last night that TN was the choice that every other school didn't call him and his people and negative recruit against TN. When you here the same negative message from several mouths then it could certainly give you pause. Remember he hasn't taken one official visit yet due to testing. He's taken unofficial visits, but you could see how words could easily make him hesitate and make sure that TN is the place he wants to go.
KnoxTennVol writes:
Another article saying he was there.
http://www.nunesmagician.com/2009/11/...
KnoxTennVol writes:
I was also there, but I did not check the ID of everyone there. Did you?
http://tennessee.scout.com/a.z?s=7&am...
TopTenn writes:
I agree,the news leaking out that Pinkston would sign with the Vols brought out the vultures.
Major_Magilicutty writes:
You're a b!tch.
Major_Magilicutty writes:
How's that for a FACT!
globadoc writes:
According to the press in Syracuse, Tobias Harris was at the UT-UNCA game last night and is expected to sign with the Vols.
http://blog.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
AceVentura writes:
ssabmud a er'uoy (flip it)
KnoxTennVol writes:
One of the articles is written by Mike Waters an Associated Press writer who has won awards for his work.
Mike Waters has covered Syracuse University's basketball program for the Post-Standard for over 20 years. His work has earned awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. He's written three books, including "Syracuse University Basketball Vault.''
I take his word over yours any day.
http://blog.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
globadoc writes:
Actually, the early signing period ends today (11/18) so Pinkston can't delay his signing until after Harris announces because that is after the deadline. Harris has to *sign* the papers today even if he does not *announce* his decision until tomorrow. By not signing today, Pinkston must wait until the spring signing period begins in April, when he will have full information about his options.
Of course, he could *announce* Friday but what would be the point of that?
UT_LAW_2011 writes:
Dude Tobias Harris said he was there on his twitter. What do you need DNA evidence?
ProwlinAndGrowlinSmokeyDog writes:
Thank you wanting to have a civil conversation with us..I just want to say I really do appreciate it..BTW...I hear that UK has a great freshman class this year...They will gel and come together as a team...GOOD LUCK!!!
KnoxTennVol writes:
Voice of Reason, right.
He is just a Pearl hater and I don't know why he would go to a Vols game. Why all the hate for Pearl? He is the best Mens basketball coach we have had in a really long time. Deal with it.
ProwlinAndGrowlinSmokeyDog writes:
Thanks for the article...SOUNDS VERY PROMISING!!
ProwlinAndGrowlinSmokeyDog writes:
I actually agreed with you on the second paragraph(and I say that because I'm not sure about him being at the game) until you knocked our coach and then obviously I quit reading it abruptly.
ProwlinAndGrowlinSmokeyDog writes:
That DNA question was hilarious!!!
ProwlinAndGrowlinSmokeyDog writes:
Thank you for the theory!!
VolFanNC writes:
I don't know abou thte rest of you, but in order for me to believe Harris was at the game, I need DNA, pictures, a letter from his grandmother, a urine sample, and twitter, myspace, and Facebook updates from him and his dad all to prove he was there...
Although, I don't really care as long as he signs with us. Looks like a top 10 class coming together.
ChattaVol1 writes:
Toby, ( that's what I call him ) sat beside me last night and ate some of my popcorn and milk duds. I hope that is not a violation!
alfrizzle097 writes:
And my access is good enough to know that you are full of it. I have it on good faith from multiple people within the athletic department that were in attendance that he was there.
Or maybe, like you, I am just a loser in the cheap seats hiding behind a screen name.
tdforvols writes:
You said he wasn't at the game last night but it has been proven by others on this board that he was indeed there. Now go away please....forever!
VOLinNYC writes:
If we tell you that you're right, can you just leave now? I mean, you really must be DYING to be right so you can "go away FOREVER". What's your purpose about informing UT fans on a UT board about only 2 recruits? What's the endgame? What ambition in life do you have, if any? What's your purpose in life any ways? I wonder about people like you who are so devoid of attention and affection that this is the only way to get any satisfaction, hence the "me" and "I" focus.
Therapist, son. Find a therapist.
Orangeblood97 writes:
They announced this morning that Harris was indeed in attendance last night on an unofficial visit. GBO
kkempf#226833 writes:
Can we hold a moratorium on responding to trolls who claim to have "TRUTH" but refrain from showing "EVIDENCE"? Even debating with someone can be construed with giving them legitimacy.
Someone just show a picture of Harris at the game and we can be on our way talking about the newest Vol once he announces tomorrow.
richvol writes:
From the sequence of events it doesn't look like Pinkston wil sign with Tennessee. Must be afraid of competition from Harris. Some egos can't stand to share the spotlight.
Brentwoodvol writes:
I'll take you up on the go away part!!!!!! Does that help any???
golfballs03 writes:
you are embarassing yourself with your stupidity. go away.
kkempf#226833 writes:
T stands for Tennessee?
txvolsfan writes:
When the guy puts on his twitter page that he was there and all the recruiting services says he there then he was there!!!
I have another rumor that has been proved to be the truth.
YOU ARE AN IDIOT!!!!
johnlg00#206211 writes:
I guess it was too much to hope that we would get both Harris and Pinkston. Of the two, I prefer Harris. If we do get him, and he is all everybody says he is, we could be in better shape for next year than I thought. We will smaller than this year and not as deep, but we shouldn't fall completely out of the national and post-season picture.
justingh1 writes:
What is your response to Harris' twitter saying he was at the game?
halloffamebowler writes:
Harris said he was only two hours away and decided to go to the game.Darn right he was there or Harris is a lier.You choose.It is hard to see the court from the 300 section at Thompson Boling arena,let alone know who is visiting.
jhayes0926#638474 writes:
If you really don't care if anyone believes you, then why have you responded 128 times?
captainijk writes:
I'm a Syracuse fan, and have been reading everything I can about this situation. So I'm certainly biased...
It just seems to me that if Harris came to Knoxville last night to sign with UT, they would have milked it....if nothing else, this whole recruitment process has shown the Harris family (mainly dad) to be publicity hounds...what better place to make the announcement than at the game, surrounded by UT faithful? Announce it to the crowd...let Harris take a bow....it just seems like that would have been the perfect scenario.
Instead, Harris is going to announce at 5:30 tomorrow night in New York City....and it just so happens that Syracuse is playing in Madison Square Garden at 7:00. He can announce, and be sitting behind the Syracuse bench by tip-off...
We're hoping (and I have no info, this is just a prayer) that the stop in Knoxville last night was a courtesy to Coach Pearl to let him know of his SU intentions...
The JayVaughan Pinkston thing just baffles me, though...that throws a wrench into any thought process...
Great blog you all have here....better than what we have....
Brentwoodvol writes:
Same name same request....LMAO
MikeInTN writes:
Very racist comment!
johnlg00#206211 writes:
I don't know that much about either of them, except that they are both highly-rated and Harris is generally higher-rated than Pinkston, I think. I heard Harris was a somewhat more versatile player who was comfortable handling the ball. I never really thought we would get anybody of the caliber of either of these guys, but you seemed sold on Harris, so I considered that as well. My only interest in any of this is to see UT basketball be as good as it can be. I don't claim to be the last word on any of this, I just say what I think and if I am wrong, I can stand to be corrected.
KnoxTennVol writes:
The more you post your incorrect facts and BS from your computer down in your Mom's basement, the more ridiculous you look. Give it up, you are wrong about everything you post including your attacks on Coach Pearl.
ProwlinAndGrowlinSmokeyDog writes:
If Pinkston is supposedly better than Harris, then why is Harris the #5 player in HS basketball and Pinkston way below him??? You tell me since you think you are the expert around here.
KnoxTennVol writes:
LOL, that would explain about the hate and hostility.
ProwlinAndGrowlinSmokeyDog writes:
You know..I kinda had a feeling about that but of course wasn't gonna say anything.
Brentwoodvol writes:
That explains "voice of reason" milk mans baby. Now I understand where he gets all inside info and gets to sit on 2nd row!!!!!
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