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Did it come from Wiggins mouth? He's the horse, not his coach...just sayin.

Another thing to keep in mind, during this whole recruitment(that UK has arguably led for) Wiggins was WELL aware what players UK was recruiting/going to get. It's not like UK blindsided him with the Harrison/Young commitments.

After reading the scout.com interview with WIggins(from today), I REALLY am not worried, He is just playing the recruiting game. Even MKG did this and he was ALWAYS going to play for Cal. That's just how this stuff works.

I think its more that he's wanting more attention for himself. He's not been recruited and his name isn't out there like Randle, the Twins, Gordon etc. He is the best player regardless of class and to act like he's afraid of competition just doesn't add up for me. He wants to be recruited by the best and that's fine but if he goes to UNC or KU there is still talented players at both schools that he would have to play with. As far as UNC just look what Roy done to Barnes he cost Harrison a lot of money and like I said UNC has a lot of talent just like UK. He is going to have to compete no matter what school he choices unless its FSU. Talent level there is no where what it is at UK and the others. Calipari isn't going to lie down here I know that and nobody should think because UNC or KU get involved that UK is out. This is happening a lot here lately and it really is a pattern if Calipari is leading then we are in great shape with Wiggins. Heck like I said he's going to be a great player in college and playing at UK would make it a lot easier on him than going elsewhere.

Had heard this may be coming, BUT I would not get too worried about it. Nothing has changed on UK's position with Wiggins. The only two schools that have even been recruiting AW for the last year has been UK & FSU. There is a reason that is the case and a reason no school has wanted to get involved. I know Wggins is "saying" he is wide open, but if he was really wide open why had he never said this before or had other schools recruiting him??

The bottom line is if a school like KU, UNC, OSU, SYR didn't perceive to show interest in the #1 player in the country don't you think their fans would get a little pissed. Roy, Self, whoever has to show the "interest" in him if he is throwing this out there, but it is nothing more than a big game.

Thanks TGH, I know I don't normally have the great recruiting news that some of you guys have but on this one I am in the know. I will post as I hear and thanks for all of you posts on here with your recruiting nuggets! On this one, I understand it is hard to believe but it came straight out of Andrews mouth that he will not be playing at UK in 2013, take it for what it is worth.

So you heard him say this or is this what his coach told you? Then why not drop UK from his list instead of stringing them along?

Guys, I mean if you read the Wiggins interview with Evan, and then go back and read what DRP stated a couple of days ago, what more proof do you need that DRP got his info from AW

DRP there were zero ties to anyone at UK for MKG as well. His main tie to anyone was to Wes but he knew he wanted to play for Cal so he was coming. According to a lot of people Wiggins has said privately he's going to play for Cal regardless. And yes Nate his brother said he should play at UK.

I'm like others I feel like this is him playing the recruiting game. He's adding schools to his list to add some suspense for whenever he makes his decision. If it's UK or FSU there's not a lot of suspense there and by adding KU and UNC, which there have been rumors of for a couple of months now on and off, he adds suspense to his decision. This has happened with every recruit we've been ready to add not named James Young for the last year. Kid gets close to a decision and then stuff starts coming out through coaches and AAU guys that UK won't be the choice to deflect the attention. Everyone of them except Shabazz has worked out for UK and I see no reason to think it won't go the same this time.

DRP I have no doubt you have a good source on this one. My opinion is though that source is releasing exactly what Wiggins and his family want him too. I know UK still feels extremely good about their chances.

All the other schools he's asking to recruit him will have more of a logjam at SF than there will be at UK.

I have no doubt that DRP is legit and providing us with good info. I certainly appreciate him posting as I'm sure the rest of you do as well. Thanks DPR.

Wiggins is most certainly playing the recruiting game here and coach Fulford is just repeating what he is being told. Wiggins is not going to turn his back on UK/Cal who have been recruiting him longer and harder than anyone else. It makes no sense that he would be so opposed to go to UK in 2013 but is a lock if it's 2014. The SMART decision for Andrew is UK whether it's 2013 or 2014 and his people know it. I would really be FLOORED if he chooses a school that has been recruiting him for a couple of months over a school that has been recruiting him for years and oh by the way that school is at the top of the college basketball world and is the best school for Andrew to accomplish his goals(Championship, development,NBA). I wouldn't trade UK's chances for all the other school combined.

Wiggins is the next great hope for Canadian basketball. He is the lead dog of what is going to be the golden generation of Canadian basketball(Wiggins, Bennett, Thompson, Joseph, Wiltjer, Lyles, Nicholson to name a few). It's good business and brings attention to Canadian basketball to keep up the suspense. I am almost certain this is a factor. It's not everyday that Canada has the best basketball prospect on the planet. They are going to milk this for all it's worth then he will choose FSU or UK.

Wiggins will have the 3 locked up at Kentucky, no matter who is there imo.

Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247
It is admirable of Andrew Wiggins to help his teammates get more looks from high level colleges.