Rodney Purvis (Commit Other)

[SixFig]

Point guard
High School: Raleigh (NC) Upper Room Christian Academy
AAU: Chris Paul All-Stars

Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 185 lbs

Ranked: 5th in Class of 2013 by ESPN.com with a grade of 98


Offers: Xavier, Baylor, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, VCU, NC Central

Primary Xavier recruiter: Pat Kelsey

Teammate of current XU Verbal Commit Dezmine Wells

[SixFig]

A couple comments concerning Purvis by Scout.com's Dave Telep

"Chris Mack got watch his guy Dez Wells and Wells’ good friend Rodney Purvis because they were on the same team"

"Dezmine Wells is important to Xavier on a number of fronts. He’s a proven beast off the dribble and strong handler. He’s also a great teammate, the kind of guy who will make it his business to lock down recruits that are on campus. …"



Purvis + Wells = Final Four

[silverbax]

Rodney Purvis is talking about his recruiting, including his offer from Xavier, but he also mentions that he will be visiting UNC and Duke. No word yet on whether either of those schools have offered:

http://www.basketballelite.com/index.php/basketball-recruiting/catching-up-with-rodney-purvis-basketball-recruiting/

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Rodney Purvis is talking about his recruiting, including his offer from Xavier, but he also mentions that he will be visiting UNC and Duke. No word yet on whether either of those schools have offered:

http://www.basketballelite.com/index.php/basketball-recruiting/catching-up-with-rodney-purvis-basketball-recruiting/

They will at some point. He's got freakish athleticism for his age. Once he develops a consistent jumper, he will be a top player in the class. When its all said and done, I will venture to guess he will have offers from everyone.

Can't hurt having his "Big brother" come to Xavier next year

[A10fan]

Link doesn't work for me. Can anyone cut and paste?

BTW, I don't think X has any shot at this kid. Time will tell but he is definitely a TOP5 prospect and even though he's good friends with Dez I just don't see it happening.

[Xman95]

Link doesn't work for me. Can anyone cut and paste?

BTW, I don't think X has any shot at this kid. Time will tell but he is definitely a TOP5 prospect and even though he's good friends with Dez I just don't see it happening.

I think it will be a long while before he commits. If X can really make a good impression this year (great season, strenghten relationships with coaches/Purvis) it will go along way, especially when considering how tight he apparently is with Dez.

Xavier has a chance to elevate its national presence this coming season. If it does, the Muskies will be legit contenders for more of these upper-echelon recruits.

[SixFig]

Never say never.

I bet when he commits to Xavier he drops 50 spots in the rankings.

[Xman95]

Never say never.

I bet when he commits to Xavier he drops 50 spots in the rankings.

Just talking to X is going to keep him out of the Top 25. Well, until he plays for X...then he's guaranteed to be in the Top 16 at the end of the year!

[madness31]

If a sweet 16 run is far enough to get him then X has a good shot but if a deeper run is required then it will be a stretch. It might also help if Crawford and Brown get minutes in the NBA this year.

You have to wonder if Wells could end up being a liability in recruiting this guy if they end up both playing SG. If Wells is definitely SF and Purvis SG then this becomes more possible. X should have a very capable point in Davis and the PF spot should be strong with plenty of depth at all these positions. The only questionable area is C in that we will not have a dominant post presence there. There should be some quality finesse and/or athletic big men on the team so even if the coaches can't snag a true center the team should have a shot at the deepest run yet and with Purvis, assuming he continues to develop, a shot at the championship. X looks strong for many years to come based on recruits. Lets hope Mack can get the most out of them and help them develop for a career in basketball.

[xu95]

Never say never.

I bet when he commits to Xavier he drops 50 spots in the rankings.

I know you are just kidding, but I would be willing to take that bet. First of all, players don't lose ranking by where they choose to go to school and second of all, Xavier is now being talked about in the same breath as Memphis. Top 25 players did and still do go to Memphis. They will come here too.

xu95

[silverbax]

He's pals with John Wall, but UNC and Duke don't seem to be avoiding him like they did Wall.

[SixFig]

From Louisville Courier-JOurnal

"A strong, slashing athlete who has been likened to Wall, Purvis said he has 11 or 12 offers and mentioned UofL, UK, Xavier, Virginia, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech and North Carolina. He said the Cardinals, Wildcats and Tar Heels haven't made scholarship offers yet."



That's nice company to be considered in. I think he could be the Derrick Rose (without the grades debacle) on our Memphis Tiger-type squad. Take the team places and you can get drafted #1, even at a "mid major"

[smileyy]

People tend to overhype, but if he's as good as John Wall, there's a good chance he'll end up at Kentucky. (Assuming Cal hasn't fled the remains of another tarnished program at that point).

With a track record like Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans and John Wall, why wouldn't you go play for Coach Point Guard?

[Masterofreality]

People tend to overhype, but if he's as good as John Wall, there's a good chance he'll end up at Kentucky. (Assuming Cal hasn't fled the remains of another tarnished program at that point).

With a track record like Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans and John Wall, why wouldn't you go play for Coach Point Guard................

...................and only have to go to basket weaving classes for one semester, then just stop going entirely?

[GoMuskies]

With a track record like Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans and John Wall, why wouldn't you go play for Coach Point Guard?

Not sure Calipari gets any credit for these guys (other than recruiting them). He was their coach for about six months each. And Evans wasn't a particularly good college player.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Purvis will be at Duke's midnight Madness in October according to his twitter

[muskie12]

Tweet from Rodney purvis...
"Xavier was the first school here to see me during this period at 8:02 this morning greeting me as I walked in this moring.#means-alot"

He went on to say xavier was the only school there. Our coaches don't sleep

[More Cowbell]

Rodney Purvis Interview

He will be coming to X on October 9th. Just getting a visit from this guy is great for X.

http://coast2coastrecruiting.net/2010/09/rodney-purvis-interview/

[xu drew]

for what it's worth, last night TheRecruitScoop tweeted the list of schools purvis was down to and listed maybe 10-12 schools, of which xavier was not one.

obviously that would conflict with the info regarding his visit to X on Oct. 9, so i'm not sure what it means. needless to say, i was not too thrilled to see X omitted from this list.

[More Cowbell]

rpurvis_44 No order !! Top 15 . Unc Duke G-Tech Kentucky VCU Baylor Xavier Texas Miami Louisville Wake Forest V-Tech Marquette Memphis Oklahoma

interesting

[boozehound]

Top 15 is a lot of schools and there are some big dogs in that list.

It's always nice to be considered among that list of schools.

[xtremefan13]

Just tweeted this list.

On Thursday 30th September 2010, @rpurvis_44 said:


Focusing On These 12...
1)Unc
2)Duke
3)Kentucky
4)Baylor
5)Xavier
6)Texas
7)Miami
8)Louisville
9)Wake Forest
10)V-Tech
11)Memphis
12)Oklahoma

[Jumpy]

Its nice to be listed with the big dogs, but I think this is one of those instances where you would like to get the "no" early so that you don't waste a lot of time and effort on recruiting a kid that almost assuredly isn't going to come to X.

[More Cowbell]

Hopefully Dez Wells is close enough friends with Purvis to get him to come to X.

[madness31]

With Dez being as pumped about X as he is I'm thinking there is a decent shot at Purvis. I suspect he will go to Duke, UNC or Wake but if it is not one of those I think X has a good shot at him. I have no inside knowledge but if Dez and Purvis enjoy playing together and he is not set on a local school then we just might be able to land him.

[MADXSTER]

Never nervous Purvis is also friends with Jay Canty.

[MADXSTER]

This was posted on Rivals by a big Duke fan....

His interest in Duke is growing. It's still a LOOONG way to go and I know UNC has yet to offer, but I think this will come down to Duke/UNC (of course) and Xavier.

[xtremefan13]

Anyword on his ETA for campus?

[GoMuskies]

Never nervous Purvis

Blasphemy. He'll have to win a national championship as a freshman (as MOP no less), be an all-American, be the #1 draft pick and have a wildly disappointing NBA career to earn that moniker!

[American X]

High School: Raleigh (NC) Upper Room Christian Academy

Upper Room? Is that a reference to The Last Supper?

Does Rodney know that JC played for Xavier?

[CinciX12]

I don't understand even a fraction having interest in playing basketball for Virginia Tech. You know you would never, ever win an ACC title and you would be right on the bubble every year for the NCAA Tournament. Man that just sounds exciting to me..

[bobbiemcgee]

http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-basketball/articles/2010/10/06-last-pitch.aspx

He'll be visiting this weekend. Pull out the stops (legally, of course)

[xtremefan13]

Word is that RP is having a real good time so far, talked to Tu. All the players are pretty excited about him being here.

[xtremefan13]

Just talked to Rodney and his folks in the Commons. PK, and TS were with him.

Said he is enjoying himself so far!!!

[xtremefan13]

just talked to J Mazza, he said they are going all out for RP.

I just keep hearing more encouraging info! GO X!!!

[MADXSTER]

Keep us informed Extreme!!

[xtremefan13]

Just got word he was in the library, Coach Mack was in the entourage with him.

Hopefully he liked the new learning commons, and all the new additions going up on campus!

[SixFig]

Honestly, could any of our senior members have imagined 30, 20 or even 10 years ago that the number 2 prospect in the nation would be taking an unofficial visit to Xavier?

How far we've come...how far can we go?

[xtremefan13]

Saw the entourage in the caf. Coach Kelsey, and Jay Canty were also with them. RP is pretty impressive looking, he is built well. And looked like he was continuing to have a good time.

On a side note, the food was pretty good in the caf tonight. Thank goodness!

[bobbiemcgee]

No. Just saw him @ Dana's enjoying a Danaburger and a draught. Oh no, must have somebody else.


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[BandAid]

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the updates. But this thread reminds me a little of an old Scooby-Doo character:

http://www.byseanferrell.com/images/2007/06/creeper.jpg

[xtremefan13]

Wow, I guess I do feel kinda like a creeper, I just keeping running into him.

Im going out tonight though, so I most likely won't have anymore updates.

Hears to hoping Rodney has some nice things to say 2m about his Xavier experience!!

[xu drew]

per his twitter page, he claims to have had a "wonderful visit"

@rpurvis_44: Had a wonderful visit at the "X". Really enjoyed myself! On my way back to the "R".

[drudy23]

Wonder if he got the Jesus Shuttlesworth treatment?

[xunorm]

ESPN put him on the Rumors page for those who have insider.

Hade a great visit, would be unbelievable if we could pull him from Tobacco Road.

[SixFig]

According to his twitter he hurt his wrist...never like to see that.

Best of luck in recovery Rodney!

[xufan02]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5688056

[GoMuskies]

"Thus far, Xavier's Chris Mack is the lone coach from his list to stop by this fall"

Attaboy Coach!

[Xman95]

"Thus far, Xavier's Chris Mack is the lone coach from his list to stop by this fall, but that's bound to change now his process accelerates by a year."

That's a pretty good thing. Hopefully it carries a lot of weight with Purvis.

[Muskied]

I have to wonder how much weight Dez Wells carries, and if any of that played into it....I mean, he loves the dude, and may be dreaming of playing on the same court together to win championships. This could be a way to maxamize that possibility.....

[muskiefan82]

Duke, Texas, North Carolina, Xavier, Louisville, Kentucky, Baylor, Wake Forest, Memphis, North Carolina Central (his godfather is coach LeVelle Moton), Virginia and Virginia Tech comprise the list.

This is who Xavier competes against now - in recruiting, in the polls, and on the court. I am so happy to have seen all of this build since the 1982-83 season. Man, did my stepfather pick the right year to start taking me to games.

Love it.

[xtremefan13]

Maybe DSR really knew what he was talking about when he said that he and Rodney were gonna play together.

And I am so excited that their is a possibility that I may get to see Purvis play while I am still in school.

[xtremefan13]

#shoutouts to @rpurvis_44 for moving back into the class of 2012!

prolly nothing more than his normal chat to Rodney, but still looks good to read.

[GoMuskies]

Duke, Texas, North Carolina, Xavier, Louisville, Kentucky, Baylor, Wake Forest, Memphis, North Carolina Central (his godfather is coach LeVelle Moton), Virginia and Virginia Tech comprise the list.

This is who Xavier competes against now

In fairness to our rivals to the north, Dayton often competes with NC Central for recruits as well. So they're right there with us from that standpoint.

[principal]

How does this work with Davis coming in next year? I understand competition, etc...but can you have two guards as good as Davis and Purvis fighting for playing time, with one sitting on the bench? Oh, and Lyons too. It seems 2013 would give us a better chance, right?

[A10fan]

Purvis is quite capable of playing the 2 just like Holloway and Lyons are both capable of being 1's or 2's. There is plenty of playing time even for DSR or Harris too.

[wkrq59]

One good problem to have to worry about, considering 20-30 years ago, Xavier couldn't even get on a list of schools being considered by a prospect of his calibre! I just want to see Dez' signature on that LOI and also hear that Justin Martin is eligible.:D

[principal]

Purvis is quite capable of playing the 2 just like Holloway and Lyons are both capable of being 1's or 2's. There is plenty of playing time even for DSR or Harris too.

I thought I'd read in the article above, or elsewhere, that he is "determined" to play the point. I know there is "plenty of playing time" - but two "star" guards might not want to share that time, they might both want to be the #1 guy. If they are both capable of being #1, won't one of them go elsewhere for that reason alone?

[dc_x]

I don't think Purvis would be impacted by anyone else. If you believe the hype, he is at the level of John Wall. If he wants to play point, he will play point. X will be looking for a new starting PG in 2012 and I'm sure if Purvis is here, he will be the point and Davis would have to wait a year.

[A10fan]

I thought I'd read in the article above, or elsewhere, that he is "determined" to play the point. I know there is "plenty of playing time" - but two "star" guards might not want to share that time, they might both want to be the #1 guy. If they are both capable of being #1, won't one of them go elsewhere for that reason alone?

What major D1 school do you think he is going to go to that doesn't have other highly rated players? X is trying to be no different than the "big boys" and those boys always have to same issues. If he thinks he's better than whomever is here and he wants to come compete then he will. Villanova has had 3/4 outstanding guards for years.

[principal]

I don't think Purvis would be impacted by anyone else. If you believe the hype, he is at the level of John Wall. If he wants to play point, he will play point. X will be looking for a new starting PG in 2012 and I'm sure if Purvis is here, he will be the point and Davis would have to wait a year.

I agree, and I think getting Purvis might affect Davis more than anyone. I assume Davis won't start year one, as he'll be behind Tu. If Purvis comes he'll continue to be #2 until he leaves. So sure, I can see Purvis not being concerned, but what about Davis?

I realize "the big boys" have these same problems and I am not complaining. We are sort of on the cusp (compared to the truly elite programs), and I could see it hurting us. A guy who will play second fiddle at Duke or UNC or Kansas might prefer to start at, say, Butler or wherever, rather than play second fiddle at XU. We seem to be on our way, but I don't think we are there yet - the second tier guys aren't dying to come here to be #2, they are coming to be #1, at least that is my opinion.

[MADXSTER]

Xavier will cross that bridge when the time comes.

[DoubleD86]

For those worried, everyone I have read believes Purvis is one-and-done. In that case, Davis will be behind Tu his freshman year, behind Purvis his sophmore year, and given the reigns the last two years.

The reason I don't think this is that big of a deal is I think it is likely he isn't given the reigns til his junior year with Lyons taking over his sophmore year as well. The only difference is probably less backup minutes at the 1 his sophmore year.

But that is just my opinion, could be way off.

[principal]

For those worried, everyone I have read believes Purvis is one-and-done. In that case, Davis will be behind Tu his freshman year, behind Purvis his sophmore year, and given the reigns the last two years.

The reason I don't think this is that big of a deal is I think it is likely he isn't given the reigns til his junior year with Lyons taking over his sophmore year as well. The only difference is probably less backup minutes at the 1 his sophmore year.

But that is just my opinion, could be way off.

That makes sense, thank you.

[Juice]

This same question arose with Holloway and Lyons. Lyons was more of a combo guard but Mack has found a way to make it work.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

If you have a top 25 player that wants to come here, you find a way to make it work.

If you have a 1 and done player, who many consider will be a superstar in the NBA, you definitely find a way to make it work.

These are great problems to have.

Needless to say, there's a long way to go in this one. UNC and UK are almost guaranteed to put their hat in the ring. I think were up there right now, but its gonna be tough in the grand scheme of things

[xufan02]

If you have a top 25 player that wants to come here, you find a way to make it work.

If you have a 1 and done player, who many consider will be a superstar in the NBA, you definitely find a way to make it work.

These are great problems to have.

Needless to say, there's a long way to go in this one. UNC and UK are almost guaranteed to put their hat in the ring. I think were up there right now, but its gonna be tough in the grand scheme of things

I think if Xavier is lucky enough to get Rodney, and this would be a Major coup; it will work itself out. I love that we are being mentioned early, but it will be interesting to see what UNC and Duke do now that his timeline has moved up 1 year.

[MuskieCinci]

If Purvis wanted to come to Xavier and be the starting center he would be. The kid is too good, he will be a starter the moment he steps on campus. Odds are he spends one year in college, maximum of 2.

[madness31]

Obviously the coaching staff is going to continue going after him hard. It is questionable if him being 2012 is better for X than 2013 but there is no denying that he should remain a priority.

If Dee is great I'm sure the coaches will find minutes for him regardless of Purvis. If Purvis is one and done then Dee should be starting his junior year. If Dee is better at running point or having him on the court gives X the best chance at winning then I'm sure Purvis will be moved to SG. Regardless of what any team tells Purvis he will only run point there if he is the best option. Dee will have a year of experience by the time Purvis would join the team so it could be a battle for who runs point and who plays SG or plays back-up minutes.

If Purvis is as good as they say, he will not worry about competing with another underclassman for minutes. He will choose any school that doesn't have a strong veteran point.

[Benxman]

If I'm Chris Mack, this is the kind of problem I dream of having! I hesitated to weigh in on this one, because I'm not convinced that Dee Davis is the end all at point guard for a major program like XU. It is rare to find a 5'9" or even 5'10" player who can comepete well at our current level. Even Lavender, who had been a McDonald's All American, had his problems at this level, especially on defense. I know some of you think height doesn't matter, but you can't argue with statistics and very few players that size make it in the High Major D1 level. There is a reason why there has been only one Mugsy Boggs (sp?).
So, I am with the guys who think that if Purvis does commit to Xavier, and that is far from a sure thing, he will probably start over Davis or whoever at the point.
OK 37, I'm ready. Give me your best shot. :)

GO MUSKIES!

:logo:

[xu15]

If I'm Chris Mack, this is the kind of problem I dream of having! I hesitated to weigh in on this one, because I'm not convinced that Dee Davis is the end all at point guard for a major program like XU. It is rare to find a 5'9" or even 5'10" player who can comepete well at our current level. Even Lavender, who had been a McDonald's All American, had his problems at this level, especially on defense. I know some of you think height doesn't matter, but you can't argue with statistics and very few players that size make it in the High Major D1 level. There is a reason why there has been only one Mugsy Boggs (sp?).
So, I am with the guys who think that if Purvis does commit to Xavier, and that is far from a sure thing, he will probably start over Davis or whoever at the point.
OK 37, I'm ready. Give me your best shot. :)

GO MUSKIES!

:logo:

1. Purvis will start wherever he goes. Period.
2. Don't forget Earl Boykins
3. I'm sure Dee will develop into a very good player, but that doesn't mean he has to get a starting job early on

[MADXSTER]

Let's don't get ahead of ourselves here. He's a prospect. But it's still nice to have some serious talk about such a high profile recruit.

[Masterofreality]

Apparently NC State just gave Rodney a scholly offer per his tweet:

"Thanks for Coach Lowe for the schoolarship he just gave me. #wolfpackkkkk"

We're in the mix, but the lure of staying in NC is going to be hard to overcome. I hope that Dez has some "bro" influence.

[MADXSTER]

I'll be completely surprised if he ends up at NC St. They didn't even recruit or watch him until he tweeted that he was a little miffed that the school in his own backyard wasn't even recruiting him. 1 1/2 hours later, coach shows up for the first time.

They didn't even make his final 12 cut. Now they're trying to make up alot of ground.

Duke, Texas, North Carolina, Xavier, Louisville, Kentucky, Baylor, Wake Forest, Memphis, North Carolina Central (his godfather is coach LeVelle Moton), Virginia and Virginia Tech comprise the list.

[smileyy]

He's top 5 in his class, right? If that's the case, the list begins and ends here. The fact that XU is on his radar at all is pretty amazing.



Duke, Texas, North Carolina, Xavier, Louisville, Kentucky, Baylor, Wake Forest, Memphis

[Masterofreality]

Anybody hear anything about this tweet from RP this afternoon:

"Three of the top players in the country in the 2011 class are committing today, should be a exciting day !"

Not only that, he's on a plane to Los Angeles right now. What is that about?

[Masterofreality]

Maybe he means this. From Jeff Goodman:

"Quincy Miller's teammate, freak athlete Deuce Bello, also expected to commit to Baylor with Quincy Miller. "

Plus LeBryan Nash is committing to OK State.

Still don't know why Rodneys on a plane to LA.

[xufan02]

Rodney was invited to a basketball clinic this weekend in LA. He will be doing this instead of visiting Louisville.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Words can't really describe how good this kid is, so I'll let this video from last night do the talking. He had 36, again, last night - against one of the best teams in NC. UNC has officially thrown themselves into the Purvis sweepstakes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcXUT1aGxs0

[GetUp5]

:logo:

come to xavier! come to xavier!

[Lamont Sanford]

That video was SICK!!! Come to Xavier, Rodney! Come to Xavier, Rodney!

[GoMuskies]

Purvis apparently enjoyed his visit to Louisville over the weekend (as would be expected). Hopefully he didn't enjoy it TOO much!

[MCXU]

@DaveTelep Rodney Purvis will play college basketball at Louisville. Complete story coming this morning on ESPN 12 minutes ago

That sucks if true.

[xufan02]

It has been confirmed by Evan Daniels of scout. Purvis to Louisville. Call me suprised.

[A10fan]

not surprised at all. When DSR committed I think that had some effect. Would have been nice to get him but now Mack and Co can focus on the others.

Good luck to the kid. It's nice that X was actually a major consideration for him.

[xu15]

That sucks. Oh well

[xu drew]

Per his twitter account, Purvis confirms as well. Something along the lines of "i'm going to be a Louisville Cardinal. #yesssssssiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrr"

[smileyy]

It's nice that X was actually a major consideration for him.

Not to be all namby-pamby and moral-victory, but I don't think XU had ever been a serious contender this late in the game for a player of Purvis's reputation.

[PM Thor]

Smileyy, X was most definitely a finalist for Purvis. He had recently narrowed down his list, and X was right there. It's a shame that Purvis didn't come to X, but I'm pretty sure he will do well at Louisville and I wish him well.

I HATE dayton.

[Xman95]

Smileyy, X was most definitely a finalist for Purvis. He had recently narrowed down his list, and X was right there. It's a shame that Purvis didn't come to X, but I'm pretty sure he will do well at Louisville and I wish him well.

I HATE dayton.

I actually think that's what Smiley was getting at. X hasn't ever really been in it so close to the end for a player of this caliber until now. We were one of the programs Purvis was considering.

What's odd is that he looked at places like X and Duke, where academics mean something. Then he chooses Louisville. I'm pretty sure Pitino doesn't even care if his players can read.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Could decommit from UL....Stay tuned

[SixFig]

could decommit from ul....stay tuned

?????

!!!!!

[A10fan]

Probably was recruited by one of slimy Rick's asst. coaches that has moved on. Even IF he de-commits I don't think X has a shot.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

The guy who was the lead recruiter for UL who brought him in took the Missouri job.

Allegedly, Duke and X were very close to landing him before the UL commitment (rumor).

Dez wells is his "big bro". DSR is pretty close to him.

I agree it'd be real real tough to land him but if he decommits, I wouldn't say X has no shot

[SixFig]

The guy who was the lead recruiter for UL who brought him in took the Missouri job.

Allegedly, Duke and X were very close to landing him before the UL commitment (rumor).

Dez wells is his "big bro". DSR is pretty close to him.

I agree it'd be real real tough to land him but if he decommits, I wouldn't say X has no shot

Between Tu, Lyons, Redford, and Dee Davis (Maybe a little Martin or Wells too) I'd say the PG/SG is pretty much taken.

If Tu were to leave that would open up some starters minutes for an All-American type player...

[A10fan]

Between Tu, Lyons, Redford, and Dee Davis (Maybe a little Martin or Wells too) I'd say the PG/SG is pretty much taken.

If Tu were to leave that would open up some starters minutes for an All-American type player...

Tu is gone next year anyway.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

A10fan is right. Purvis could care less about Tu. He is 2012 and would take over the starting spot if earned without Tu in the way.

[SixFig]

Tu is gone next year anyway.

Oh yeah. Mea culpa.

[Xman95]

If he wound up at X, would there be a group in the student section called the "Purvirts"??

[MCXU]

About April 13thish the buzz was he is decommiting from Lousville.

On April 15th he came out with a stong statement saying he is staying at Louisville.

Over the past 3 days the internet message boards have been saying his commitment is weak and I saw one quote where he basically said he wasn't going to comment on the situation and he is concentrating on the upcoming games.

To me is sounds like he is thinking real hard about opening up his recruiting again.

Finally read into this what you want, his twitter page no longer has the picture of him wearing a louisville sweatshirt on it. I believe that was his background since he committed. Now it is an older pic that he had up previously. Yes this makes me a twitter stalker, but the kid is good!:logo:

[bobbiemcgee]

"At this time I'm focused on getting better. There is not a lot to discuss in terms of my college decision. I just want to win games this weekend. If I'm thinking about college right now that would be selfish and unfair to my teammates."


Doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement either.

[OSUMuskie]

Per Evan Daniels' Twitter account:

"EvanDanielscout: Just received a text from Rodney Purvis. He has decommitted from Louisville."

https://twitter.com/#!/EvanDanielscout/status/65061012969238528

It'll be interesting to see how Mack & Co. approach this.

[BBC 08]

Per Evan Daniels' Twitter account:

"EvanDanielscout: Just received a text from Rodney Purvis. He has decommitted from Louisville."

https://twitter.com/#!/EvanDanielscout/status/65061012969238528

It'll be interesting to see how Mack & Co. approach this.

News that just might be better than the death of bin Laden.

[A10fan]

Get to work Dez!

Not sure what impact a "one and done" will have long term for the program but I sure would like to find out sometime.

[Masterofreality]

EvanDanielscout Evan Daniels

Purvis: Purvis: "I just want to develop a relationship with the new staff. Louisville isn't out or nothing like that."

Hmmm. Stuff is wide open again. Get on him, Dez!!!!

[Juice]

Get to work Dez!

Not sure what impact a "one and done" will have long term for the program but I sure would like to find out sometime.

dwells_21 Dez Wells
Just so everyone knows, I'm not going to recruit my lil brotha @rpurvis_44 !!! He will make his own decision, I'm his brotha first!!!

[bobbiemcgee]

dwells_21 Dez Wells
Just so everyone knows, I'm not going to recruit my lil brotha @rpurvis_44 !!! He will make his own decision, I'm his brotha first!!!

well played.

[XUFan09]

dwells_21 Dez Wells
Just so everyone knows, I'm not going to recruit my lil brotha @rpurvis_44 !!! He will make his own decision, I'm his brotha first!!!


well played.

Very well played ;). And he tags him in the tweet, so it's like, "I'm not gonna push for you to come to X, but don't you wanna play ball with your big brotha?"

[waggy]

Who was he down to before making his Louisville commitment? Gotta think X is solidly in the mix.

A player like Rodney would allow X to start up a pre-draft NBA camp. Note to players: It's you the scouts are interested in, not the program or coach.

[Juice]

Who was he down to before making his Louisville commitment? Gotta think X is solidly in the mix.

A player like Rodney would allow X to start up a pre-draft NBA camp. Note to players: It's you the scouts are interested in, not the program or coach.

I don't think X is in the mix at all. It's Louisville, Duke, UNC, and UK.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

This news could be disastrous in regard to DSR...

Slick Rick is going to throw the kitchen sink at him

[Masterofreality]

I don't think X is in the mix at all. It's Louisville, Duke, UNC, and UK.

That was the short list that Evan Daniels posted today. No X anywhere.

[PMI]

This news could be disastrous in regard to DSR...

Slick Rick is going to throw the kitchen sink at him

I was worried about that too. At the end of the day, if Xavier is going to win his services, we're going to have to beat out some serious powers first. Texas, Louisville, Georgetown, etc. will all host him, and we have to hope that after all of it, Xavier is still the place he wants to be. It'll be tough to get him back, but not impossible. I would hate to see us lose him to Pitino, of all people, as I'd like to actually see the kid develop throughout his college career.

[golfitup]

I think we all just need to realize Xavier is almost never going to persuade a kid to come campus when UNC, Duke, and UK are also going after him with all they have.

[MADXSTER]

I think we all just need to realize Xavier is almost never going to persuade a kid to come campus when UNC, Duke, and UK are also going after him with all they have.

I'll let you realize it and I'll keep dreaming. :)

[XUFan09]

I think we all just need to realize Xavier is almost never going to persuade a kid to come campus when UNC, Duke, and UK are also going after him with all they have.

I wouldn't say "almost never." I think it's more accurate to say X would be at a disadvantage. And if the program improves its profile over the coming years (which I think the newer personnel can do), X will chip away at that advantage.

[pickledpigsfeet]

It may take as little as one kid, obviously the right kind of kid (highly thought of but with X's values in mind), to commit to change a program. I would think that a top 5 star or the right one and done could be the game changer. We don't need a whole team of them, just the right one at the right time. We haven't found that kid yet but we're closer than we've ever been.

[Masterofreality]

It may take as little as one kid, obviously the right kind of kid (highly thought of but with X's values in mind), to commit to change a program. I would think that a top 5 star or the right one and done could be the game changer. We don't need a whole team of them, just the right one at the right time. We haven't found that kid yet but we're closer than we've ever been.

Dez Wells is pretty damn close- if not there.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Dez Wells is pretty damn close- if not there.

I agree with this comment.

[Juice]

Purvis only lists 4 schools now and it doesn't include Louisville.


Former Louisville commit Rodney Purvis told Rivals.com today that he's now seriously considering four schools, a list which no longer includes U of L. The elite combo guard says that it's now a four-way battle between Duke, Kentucky, North Carolina State and Florida to land his talents.

"I'm happy with my list," Purvis said. "All these schools are strong guard schools."

In a somewhat surprising note, Purvis added that he has not spoken with a Louisville coach since his decommitment last week. I reckon the thinking among the staff was why waste any more time/resources on this kid when it's pretty clear we no longer have any real shot with him.


http://www.cardchronicle.com/2011/5/10/2164366/purvis-list-no-longer-includes-louisville

[muskiefan82]

Purvis only lists 4 schools now and it doesn't include Louisville.



http://www.cardchronicle.com/2011/5/10/2164366/purvis-list-no-longer-includes-louisville

N.C. State? What for?

[MADXSTER]

For one reason or another, it sure seems that Louisville runs off alot of players.

[GoMuskies]

For one reason or another, it sure seems that Louisville runs off alot of players.

Rick Pitino is only interested in other human beings for about 15 seconds each.

[HuskyMuskie]

So...is Slick Rick just gonna start living with DSR now or what?

:(

[MCXU]

Does anyone have any current info on Rodneys decision.
It seems to me like he is completely up in the air at this point.

I guess my real questions are
1) Do we have a shot at him still?
2) Are we pursuing him still?

Just from crap I've found on the internet it almost seems like he has no clue which direction he wants to go at this point. I'm not sold that he wants to go to NC State or Mizzou and Duke has backed off. Could this be an opportunity for X to swoop in? I know he is friends with D Wells so he at least must be aware of what we have here.

Disclaimer - The above is complete speculation on my part. I am thrilled with the current 2012 class, stuff happens though.

[xu95]

No, we are not in the Rodney Purvis sweepstakes.

xu95

[Masterofreality]

It will be a huge upset if Rodney does not wind up at NC State.

And with that.....

...I now have Six Thousand Posts....... and I will never get those hours back.

[GoMuskies]

It will be a huge upset if Rodney does not wind up at NC State.

And with that.....

...I now have Six Thousand Posts....... and I will never get those hours back.

So what you're saying is that Purvis is not interested in playing in the NCAA Tournament?

6,000? Rookie!

[Emp]

It will be a huge upset if Rodney does not wind up at NC State.

And with that.....

...I now have Six Thousand Posts....... and I will never get those hours back.

Lemme see, conservatively, 5 min for a thoughtful, well-edited post x 6000 posts = 30,000 min = 20.8 days.......or more relevantly, 111 rounds of 18 holes. Or do you post from the course? Priorities, priorities.

[muskiefan82]

Lemme see, conservatively, 5 min for a thoughtful, well-edited post x 6000 posts = 30,000 min = 20.8 days.......or more relevantly, 111 rounds of 18 holes. Or do you post from the course? Priorities, priorities.

You are not factoring in the reading of the preceding posts in order to make that thoughtful, well-edited post. That is what takes the real time.

[tmac03]

You are not factoring in the reading of the preceding posts in order to make that thoughtful, well-edited post. That is what takes the real time.

If I were a smart-ass I would remark that this has never been an issue for MOR, so his estimate still holds true...if I were a smart-ass.

[Masterofreality]

If I were a smart-ass I would remark that this has never been an issue for MOR, so his estimate still holds true...if I were a smart-ass.

What? There are other preceding posts?

Who knew?

[Masterofreality]

It will be a huge upset if Rodney does not wind up at NC State.


For what it's worth.....

Rodney committed to NC State today.

[DC Muskie]

I'm sorry to ask, but isn't this where he committed to before? Or was that Louisville?

I can't remember and too lazy to look it up.

[A10fan]

It was Louisville until the asst. coach went to Missouri

[XUFan09]

I'm sorry to ask, but isn't this where he committed to before? Or was that Louisville?

I can't remember and too lazy to look it up.

Right, it was Louisville. You might be mixing him up with former Xavier target Torian Graham, who committed to and then de-committed from NC State.

[drudy23]

For what it's worth.....

Rodney committed to NC State today.

And NCState will be on probation in probably 2-3 years as a result of it. I know it's an in-state school for him...but why would a Top5 recruit pick NC State over hand-picking any one of the top programs in the country? Just doesn't make sense.

[GoMuskies]

He will go down in the pantheon of NC State legends like CC Harrison and Julius Hodge.

[XU-07]

His eligibility is being investigated.

http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/story?storyId=8233805&wjb

[DoubleD86]

His eligibility is being investigated.

http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/story?storyId=8233805&wjb

Investigated is a harsh term. It is being reviewed because he is in the first graduating class of his new high school.

[Masterofreality]

Investigated is a harsh term. It is being reviewed because he is in the first graduating class of his new high school.

Not dissing Rodney, but "High School" may be a generous term.

[More Cowbell]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/34350/prep-school-courses-leave-recruits-in-limbo

Was his High School also in the basement of a hotel?

[Masterofreality]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/34350/prep-school-courses-leave-recruits-in-limbo

Was his High School also in the basement of a hotel?

Celestial "Academy" in Philadelphia was in a warehouse, I believe.

[Juice]

Joe Giglio ‏@jwgiglio 4m
Rodney Purvis has decided to transfer from N.C. State, the school is expected to make the announcement this afternoon

[GoMuskies]

That NC State team was a joke this year.

[Juice]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanCBS 56s
Expect UConn to be in the mix for Rodney Purvis, sources told CBSSports.

[GoMuskies]

A-12 membership already paying dividends for UConn?

[bobbiemcgee]

Joe Giglio ‏@jwgiglio 4m
Rodney Purvis has decided to transfer from N.C. State, the school is expected to make the announcement this afternoon

Dez is his best buddy. Wouldn't rule out MD.

[Juice]

Dez is his best buddy. Wouldn't rule out MD.

But I highly doubt NC State would allow him to go to Maryland, a school in the same conference as them.

[xufan02]

But I highly doubt NC State would allow him to go to Maryland, a school in the same conference as them.

Maryland will be in the BIG10 when Purvis is eligible.

[DC Muskie]

Dez is his best buddy. Wouldn't rule out MD.

That didn't work out so well for us.