Verdell Jones

I thought I heard on the news that Tubby did land someone this week.  I think they said he was ranked 32 in the country (whatever that means).

However, I havent heard anything since and couldnt find anything online.  He was a MN kid though.  Any idea what they where talking about?

Royce White perhaps? Strib:

White, the former De La Salle star who now attends Hopkins, called Gophers coach Tubby Smith on Wednesday morning to verbally commit. White, considered a top 50 national recruit, had also attracted interest from UCLA, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan State and Arkansas.

Apparently his commit also may help them land Rodney Williams

Rodney Williams, the state's other top junior, said Wednesday that his AAU teammate's decision has moved the Gophers up on his personal list.

That's it.  Thanks taco.

Jones has apparently cut his list to MN, UK, IU and Arizona.  It sounds like he will make a decison on Monday.  I think he'll end up selecting IU, but who knows.  It seems like his best opportunity to play right away.

All I know is that it's just nice to see the Gophers included on such an impressive list of schools.