Tevin Mack Speaks Recruiting

Says he doesn't have a top five. UGA has been talking to him. Plans on visiting UGA, South Carolina and Texas.

Watch the video linked below.  But in case the link ever is taken down, here are a few tidbits:

Mack wants to go somewhere where the coaching staff is stable, and where he gets to play right away.

He knows he can score the ball, but he wants to work on defense and rebounding, getting stronger and being more explosive in his leaping ability.

Also says that his mother is heavily involved with the decision, although his college choice is ultimately his decision.  Lots of teams talking to him, but he has five actual offers on the table.


Sounds to me like Texas is in first place (relationship with Shaka Smart), then South Carolina (hometown hero possibility), then UGA (close to home, can play right away).

If I'm Ms. Mack, I wouldn't want my son playing for Coach Martin.  He's in a bit of a hot seat situation,  Even if he weren't, Martin is an in your face screamer.  South Carolina's version of Andy Landers.  Some guys need that, but I wouldn't entrust my son to that kind of treatment.

In UGA's favor, we really don't have a wing on the roster.  Fact is, we haven't had a scoring wing in a long, long time.  Only guy that comes to mind right now is Jarvis Hayes.

For the present, Georgia can make do with hybrid 3/4 guys, like Wilridge and Geno, or we can stick out there a combo guard, like Mann and Parker (assuming Parker comes back healthy). Bottom line is that if Tevin Mack comes to Athens, he starts right away.

Mack's eyes must light up a bit when he considers UGA.  We're offensively challenged.  We need a maker.  When we have guys that can score the ball, we can get them to the League.  Don't remember anybody recent from South Carolina who has made it.

Interview with WISTV

Part Two

We're in the mix, but can we close?

Musings

I watched an interview this week of an author who writes from a small shed in the middle of a hog farm.  Fascinating.  So many good nuggets from that writer's comments.

The author and I share a few things in common.  One of which is sloppy writing.  Get it?  Sloppy writing!  Snort!  Get it?  Snort!

I digress.

My real point, before I got sidetracked, was that in addition to the books written, the author also has a blog.

Having a blog is a different writing experience.  By and large, there is no editor.  There is no cost of entry for the most part.  No publishing company demands.  No royalties.  No chapters.  No development of characters.  Just an author's desire to share with readers, most of whom are and will remain unknown.

I'm good with that.

Readers put up with my musings, my thoughts, my awful attempts at humor.  You read the posts, mostly about Georgia basketball, occasionally touching on football and other sports, and all with a healthy dose, I hope, of Life (Mark 8:36-38) included.

Sometimes you post comments.  I am glad to offer a free resource for feedback on the past, present and future of Georgia basketball.

Some of you have followed the Blog for a good while.  Others may have recently discovered it.  Glad you're with me on the journey.

The Chronicles is seven years old this month, and I wanted to reach out and say thank you, the reader.

DM