Depaul releases recruit...

[Murph85]

Walter Pitchford. Not a worldbeater but he needs a team and we have a ship. 6'10 center.

Purnell is accusing others of tampering. Was slow to grant release.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

ESPN rated him an 89:

"October, 2009: Walter is an athletic and raw post player who runs the floor very well. He is still developing his offensive skill set so right now he makes most of his plays based on his athleticism. Scoring wise, he's a decent face-up shooter out to 12 feet but he gets..."

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[JWSmuskie]

This isn't a bad alternative for the remaining scholarship, but I think Mack and co. would definently prefer a transfer. 5 kids in one class could be going a little overboard, but it's better than not using it. Maybe steele has seen the kid.

[GoMuskies]

I think I'd rather hold onto the scholarship for the '11 class.

[xu15]

I think I'd rather hold onto the scholarship for the '11 class.

Totally agree