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UD in final three for Gibson
Percy Gibson, the 6-foot-9 senior who pulled out of his letter-of-intent with Dayton, is still considering becoming a Flyer, according to a source with knowledge of Gibson’s recruitment.
The Detroit Southeastern High School star intends to take three official visits after narrowing down his list of options and then make a decision at the end of May. UD is scheduled to be his third visit.
In other Flyer news, Allen Griffin, a former Syracuse standout guard who spent last season on the staff at Hofstra, has been hired as an assistant at UD. Griffin is a Brooklyn, N.Y., native and coached in the New York City area and could open up recruiting roads to perhaps the nation’s No. 1 hotbed for high school talent.
“I’ve talked to so many people about this opportunity and what they think, and every one I’ve spoken to said, ‘Griff, you have to take it and run with it. It’s not a good opportunity, it’s a great opportunity,’ ” Griffin said of coming to Dayton.
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By Rob P.
May 3, 2011 4:57 PM | Link to this
Stay away Gibson.You will regret coming back.
By Stonemiller
May 3, 2011 5:25 PM | Link to this
Percy, two things. Coach Gregory is a good guy,but your way better off with the new coaching staff. You will love the University of Dayton. Welcome aboard big guy ! .
By Mongoose
May 3, 2011 5:26 PM | Link to this
First premonition is usually the right move Percy….Welcome back to UD!
By Fifties Fan
May 3, 2011 6:07 PM | Link to this
Doug: Welcome back! Was wondering about you just yesterday on FlyerHoops. It is good to hear about Gibson. Some people can never have a positive thought about UD. (Rob P)
By JIm
May 3, 2011 6:09 PM | Link to this
Percy, Rob P. is either using reverse psychology on you or he’s a Wright State Fan! UD would most certainly welcome you as a student and as an athlete. Don’t doubt for a minute that you would find a family away from home at UD and enjoy tremendous fan support.
By Jim for truth
May 3, 2011 6:16 PM | Link to this
Listen to Rob, although I am a UD supporter, you will probably be disappointed.The program has declined for years and you can do better.Sad but true.
By John Lacy
May 3, 2011 6:18 PM | Link to this
anyone know the other schools? I bet Michigan State is one. I sure hope Ga.Tech isnt the other, all the good will and honor BG built up would be washed away if he is sniffing around. Id much rather get Gibson then Buckets if i had to choose, we have too many wing players as it is, we need a banger. If he comes here, he’s an automatic 4 year starter. Go Flyers!!!
By MattS.
May 3, 2011 6:26 PM | Link to this
Gibson, run for your life, while you have an unblemished reputation.UD is barely alive.Do not be fooled by the crazy nut job fans at Dayton.They are very fickle.Git while you can.
By Kurt for Mayor
May 3, 2011 7:18 PM | Link to this
Doug - another vacation, you put us through some flyer hoops news droughts my friend. Is Archie not giving you the time of day or what? Anyway, thanks for the info above, would have been nice to know who the other two schools are in his final 3???
By RandyN
May 3, 2011 7:33 PM | Link to this
Dayton lost the first game of the NIT.Does that tell you anything, Gibson?
By XUD
May 3, 2011 7:37 PM | Link to this
The other schools do not matter.We will know when he picks one of them.
By The Don
May 3, 2011 8:25 PM | Link to this
Hey Randy N …you got a short memory. UD won the NIT the year before. Also beat 4 BCS teams along the way. Some of you people think that basketball is dead at UD. You must be a UD hater!
By '92 Alum
May 3, 2011 8:37 PM | Link to this
To Don I like UD as a school, just not the basketball program.Don’t jump to conclusions.There are many better teams to follow.You seem very narrow minded.go to some real games in the tri state and live a little, man.
By Rob P's Mom
May 3, 2011 8:40 PM | Link to this
Rob, get to bed, I told you to stop using Daddy’s computer.
By John@SportzInc
May 3, 2011 9:56 PM | Link to this
Percy is down to IUPUI and UD. Two fine schools and I think Percy will be a good fit at either school.
By Henry Ford
May 3, 2011 10:05 PM | Link to this
Why is it so windy in Dayton? Because wright state blows and ud sucks
By Kurt
May 3, 2011 10:18 PM | Link to this
Unless I missed it, nobody on this site has picked up on the Cornell Mann arrest for DUI…just saw it on espn.com. Will be interesting to see if he ever makes it to Ames to start the pipeline from Michigan. Not sure what, if any impact that could have on Gibson but interesting nonetheless.
By Observer
May 3, 2011 10:25 PM | Link to this
Dayton is a dying city in the rust-belt. ud is dying and the city is dying.
By Spoon
May 3, 2011 11:00 PM | Link to this
Some of you who hide behind a fake name says some of the stupidist you know i have ever heard.If ud basketball is dead,why are they drawing more than Xavier and ranked 27th nationally last year? Not bad when the arena only seats less than 14,000, and if it was a dying city why does the ncaa keep hosting games there and for that matter why are the dragons about to set a record for most sellouts in any sport? The people saying dumb crap probably have never been to a game. I hope the kid does come here and by the way, though its early espn gave out grades for all the new coaching hires and UD got an A and suprisingly Georgia Tech received a D for hiring Brian Gregory who is having a terrible time trying to keep his recriuts in Atlanta. My prediction he’ll be gone in two years at Ga Tech, should’ve stayed here.
By THE NUTS
May 4, 2011 3:04 AM | Link to this
Dayton is a basketball town.We don’t share our affection with a baseball or football team.Any BB player that choses Dayton will be will be news year arround and have a loyal fan base forever,If Percy choses UD the entire city will embrace him.That will not happen elsewhere..
By @nuts
May 4, 2011 5:47 AM | Link to this
Boy that was a crap statement of lies.Speak for yourself. This is what people laugh about, craaaaazy.
By To spoon and the nuts
May 4, 2011 6:02 AM | Link to this
If bloggers like spoon gave up their obsession with posting maybe no one would see how stupid and downright moronic the fan base of Dayton truly is.Shut up and we would appear more normal as a school and a city.
By The facts do not lie
May 4, 2011 6:09 AM | Link to this
Dayton and UD basketball are dying regardless of what an idiot says.Jobs are gone.Housing does not sell.UDs basketball program is busted.They finished in the basement and have a track record that is embarrassing.Bad coaches, bad players, obnoxious stupid fans.
By Stonemiller
May 4, 2011 7:37 AM | Link to this
I can’t imagine going to another schools blog to post negative statements.Talk about the definition of a loser.
By Vince T
May 4, 2011 7:58 AM | Link to this
Dayton was a once proud city but the recession has hit Dayton harder than any other city. I blame the state of Ohio for allowing Dayton to die. You can’t blame companies like NCR for moving to Atlanta. Now, Dayton is just a bunch of empty buildings with a few crack dealers hanging out. It really is sad.
By spoon
May 4, 2011 10:50 AM | Link to this
Hey dipsticks, numbers dont lie,12,500 average fans for an above average team says a lot. continous ncaa games at the arena[ by the way the most held by any city in the ncaa history mind you] housing is down everywhere and did you see the article about the growth of people moving downtown, oh by the way you probably didnt because you cant read anything but sports. I would like to say we are a rebounding city that will survive as will the University of Daytons basketball program!
By Bubba
May 4, 2011 7:10 PM | Link to this
Percy, UD and it’s fans would welcome you here.If you thought that BG was a good coach, you would really welcome the new coaching staff. My guess is that you would fit in nicely and see significant playing time as a freshman. We’d love to have you make a name for yourself here.
By Swampy Meadows
May 6, 2011 5:37 AM | Link to this
I might have to swing by Percy’s house or meet him at Dunkin Donuts to let him know not to read these comments. It has me concerned that it could sway him away. I guess I’ll throw Boston Creme to the wind and take one for the team here.
By Blackburn Review
May 6, 2011 3:53 PM | Link to this
He’s down to UD, Illinois, and Virginia but my sources (never wrong yet) say he will be re-committing to UD after his visit. In addition it’s all but official that UD will be getting commits in the next week or two from Vee Sanford, Isaiah Philmore, and Alex Gavrilovic
By Fred W 69
May 13, 2011 6:58 PM | Link to this
Great chance for the guy to play for four years and get a good education and GM is coming back at Delco.
By eatonflyer
May 14, 2011 3:05 PM | Link to this
The comments by spoon &vincet are ludicrus at best and a downright lie at the worst! it takes idiots like that to get me riled up enuff to post!