College recruiting

By Tom

January 14, 2009 6:54 PM | Link to this

Go Jackets! thwg!

By the real OLD GOLD

January 14, 2009 6:54 PM | Link to this

Welcome to the family… now please don’t be one and done.

By Robby

January 14, 2009 6:54 PM | Link to this

Smart Man.

By Eric

January 14, 2009 6:54 PM | Link to this

Think we should fire Felton now and spend the money to get a real coach.

By BuzzGT

January 14, 2009 6:55 PM | Link to this

Looks like a top 3 recruiting class for TECH. GO Jackets!!!!!!!

By GTSig

January 14, 2009 6:55 PM | Link to this

With Derrick Favors, we should have a top 10 recruiting class for next year. If Gani or Iman or both stay, we will be in talks for the national title. No more languishing on the bubble. Let’s go jackets!

By nicktaurus

January 14, 2009 6:55 PM | Link to this

Great choice!!! Go Jackets!

By mowreck

January 14, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this

We just went from a “good” to a “great” recruiting class. I know it won’t happen, but hope we can keep some ot these guys together more than one year. GO JACKETS!!

By Kaiser Soze

January 14, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this

TO HELL WITH GEORGIE!!!!!!

By GTHunter

January 14, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this

He’s one and done - but that one year will be awesome to watch. By the way, he’s the #1 recruit in the NATION by a lot of publications, not just the State.

By Culb

January 14, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this

If he rocks it at Tech, then he’ll likely be gone after his first year. I hope not, though.

By Robby

January 14, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this

Smart Man.

By GTSteve

January 14, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this

I know he is one and done, but this moves Tech way up the ladder next year.

By Basketball Chick

January 14, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

Derrick CONGRATULATIONS! I wish for you NOTHING BUT THE BEST! Go Tech!

By Dawg4life

January 14, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

Just sealed Felton’s fate! So long Felton! After spending so much $$ on the new practice facility and making basketball a point of emphasis, Damon Evans will now turn his attention to getting someone who will win games AND attract the state’s top talent using those tools.

Sorry to say, but Felton’s time is up. First we lose Favors, then Vandy is probably gonna whip us tonight. I know I shouldn’t say it, but this is just too frustrating!

By Geori

January 14, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

Best recruit since Kenny! The JACKETS are BACK!!!

By NCR

January 14, 2009 6:57 PM | Link to this

Top 5 recruiting class, Baby!!!!

By Fan

January 14, 2009 6:58 PM | Link to this

How will he be able to get into Tech and stay in Tech.. did not sound to bright to me… just a thought….

By Robby

January 14, 2009 6:58 PM | Link to this

Smart Man.

By Greg

January 14, 2009 6:58 PM | Link to this

YESSSSS! Very happy to have Derrick as a Yellow Jacket! Go Jackets!! Looking forward to seeing him on the court with our other up and coming players!

By A Fan

January 14, 2009 6:59 PM | Link to this

SWEET!

By Tom

January 14, 2009 6:59 PM | Link to this

Welcome Derrick! You made a wise decision. Ignore the AJC “writers” (instigators). You will not regret your decision to attend GT!

By GTHunter

January 14, 2009 7:00 PM | Link to this

He’s one and done - but that one year will be awesome to watch. By the way, he’s the #1 recruit in the NATION by a lot of publications, not just the State.

By GTHunter

January 14, 2009 7:00 PM | Link to this

He’s one and done - but that one year will be awesome to watch. By the way, he’s the #1 recruit in the NATION by a lot of publications, not just the State.

By RT

January 14, 2009 7:01 PM | Link to this

Guess this buys Hewitt another year for sure…suppose he deserves it after locking down Favors. But in all reality, why would any top basketball recruit ever consider Athens as a destination? I mean, Ugay is absolutely irrelevant in the college basketball world and will always be.

By Mickey Harris

January 14, 2009 7:02 PM | Link to this

A genius!

By Basketball Chick

January 14, 2009 7:03 PM | Link to this

Derrick CONGRATULATIONS! I wish for you NOTHING BUT THE BEST! Go Tech!

By Tech 76

January 14, 2009 7:04 PM | Link to this

Great choice Mr. Favors!!!! Welcome to the PREMIER Conference in College BB!!!

By Carl Spackler

January 14, 2009 7:10 PM | Link to this

South Atlanta

Let’s see if he makes grades before we get too giddy.

By rocket23

January 14, 2009 7:12 PM | Link to this

Great recruiting coup. Of course he’s one and done, but hopefully this will give the other highly regarded recruits time to develop into a real team. Paul Hewitt needed this. Like Bobby Cremins said when Mark Price came in. “This kid is playing with my paycheck in his teeth.” You know what…It worked. Go Jackets.

By Hoopergdawg

January 14, 2009 7:13 PM | Link to this

The recruiting for this kid may not be over, we’ll wait and see who the new coach at UGA will be come march. He can’t sign until April. Looks like a great recruiting class for tech with Rice and Oliver as well. I know Rice is Glen jr but is the Oliver kid the jr version as well? Lethal Weapon 3 again coming to the flats?

By GreenJacket

January 14, 2009 7:15 PM | Link to this

It is great to get him but… I hope it does not disrupt the team chemistry for next year. I hope he is a team player dedicated to winning, not just showcasing his talents for the NBA scouts. Very excited about the other recruits coming in next year plus a more experienced group from this year’s team.

By GA Tech Insider

January 14, 2009 7:18 PM | Link to this

Welcome to the family, Derrick. We look forward to seeing you on the court next year and your family in the stands with us as well.

Ignore all of the ignorant posters on these blogs and celebrate all of your accomplishments. You have worked very hard hard all these years to get to this point and you have earned every bit of the accolades you have received.

Congratulations to you, your family, and to Coach Reddick. Enjoy the rest of your Senior year!

By Hoops

January 14, 2009 7:19 PM | Link to this

Which ever school fires their coach first will be the victor…looks like UGA will be in better shape in 2010. Tech will win 4 ACC games this year and 7 (at most) next year. Congratulations, Tech.

By Bama

January 14, 2009 7:21 PM | Link to this

What did he say during the interview? Will be elgible to play after the first semester? Hewitt knows this guy is one and done. Why take the risk? Tech will not win a national under title under Hewitt.

By dandydawg

January 14, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

Is he really going to play college ball? I would be totally surprised if he does… I would move to Russia if he plays more than one year! Good luck to the kid either way!

THWT

By butch

January 14, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

If his only choices were UGA and GT, then he made the right choice. Too bad he didn’t pick a school where he could have grown as a player and perhaps won a Nat’l Championship.

By 89Jacket

January 14, 2009 7:25 PM | Link to this

Woo-hoo!!! This is great news!! Looking forward to seeing you in the White and Gold next year Derrick!

By gabby

January 14, 2009 7:29 PM | Link to this

Why get excited when you will only have him for one year. He would have turn pro this year if the rules hadn”t changed.So enjoy him while you can. It is not a great loss for ga. because you need players who are expecting to spend more than one year expanded their game.

By jdawg

January 14, 2009 7:33 PM | Link to this

Glad he went to Tech. Now we can get us a new coach, and Tech can keep Hewitt for at least another year. Hewitt is no better than Felton, and in the end, Favors will not save his job. He will just prolong the agony for Tech. Favors is one and done, if he doesn’t turn pro prior to going to Tech.

By ACC Fan

January 14, 2009 7:33 PM | Link to this

Another great fit for the one and done basketball factory.

By The Big Bug

January 14, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this

Man this paper stinks! He’s the nation’s #1 recruit, not just the state’s. Not that it will matter much. He’s one & done anyway.

By Observer

January 14, 2009 7:51 PM | Link to this

This is a great recruiting class! Paul Hewitt should be able to coach them down to at least a .500 team.

By jimdawg

January 14, 2009 7:58 PM | Link to this

Can he spell Georgia Tech? Hello 1 year of basketball weaving and advanced edumacation classes

By eddie dawg

January 14, 2009 7:58 PM | Link to this

Settle down, Techies…..why would ANY high school senior choose UGA’s basketball program?? We are a joke….and he is one and done anyways….from a UGA perspective this is good news because this seals Felton’s fate…he is gone…NOW BRING BACK TUBBY!

By BH

January 14, 2009 8:13 PM | Link to this

One and done!

By westcoast techie

January 14, 2009 8:13 PM | Link to this

Of course he is one and done, but he will be great to watch next year. However, how well Tech does next year will be directly dependent on how fast a point guard steps up and takes command. Personally, I don’t believe CPH is a good enough coach to develope a point guard or build a team atmosphere. Forget about him teaching team defense.

By RT

January 14, 2009 8:15 PM | Link to this

Jimdawg: I hear he can spell Georgia Tech just fine. Tell me though, have the dawggies ever figured out how many points a 3 point basket counts? Intelligence and Ugay basketball don’t exactly go hand-in-hand.

By jimdawg

January 14, 2009 8:23 PM | Link to this

RT..you must not have heard his interviews then..and I ain’t from UGA..I from Westlake..

By tom

January 14, 2009 8:24 PM | Link to this

NO FAVORS TO FELTON! Felton really needed this one as he has missed out consistently on state of Georgia players. I believe this was the final straw in the Bulldog Punch. And my question is “WHY WOULD THE BEST PLAYER IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA TURN DOWN THE STATE UNIVERSITY?” More here than meets the eye - especially with his best friend and former teammate playing for UGA. Congratulations to Tech. i wish them nothing but the best. But this one really smells - and it’s coming from Stegeman! Dr. Thomas Johnson Class of ‘74

By obama speaks

January 14, 2009 8:26 PM | Link to this

I think more gays should be allowed to play basketball in the ATL.. and they should wear them short little shorts

By GT#!

January 14, 2009 8:39 PM | Link to this

Why would the number one player in the state turn down the “state” university? Because the “state U.” SUCKS in BB. Always has, always will. Just look at how many of the Ugag fans on here don’t even know that kids can’t go to the NBA straight out of HS anymore. Totally out of touch.

By The Big Bug

January 14, 2009 8:58 PM | Link to this

Hey ** DR. TOM”, Who crowned GA “THE STATE UNIVERSITY”? You? What kind of Dr. are you anyway? Some kind of Ph.D. no doubt.

By PTC DAWG

January 14, 2009 9:15 PM | Link to this

Best of luck to the Kid!!

By HelluvaEngineer

January 14, 2009 9:26 PM | Link to this

Great choice Derrick! You made an outstanding choice for a breeding ground to develop before jettisoning off to the NBA. You’ll fit in perfectly with CPH’s offense. While Tech has a fabulous recruiting class, I am still not terribly sanguine considering I think CPH is well over his head. If CPH cannot win with the incoming class, he will have exhausted all possible excuses for Tech keeping him here.

Good luck Derrick, and THWG!

By Douglas

January 14, 2009 9:30 PM | Link to this

Yes, I’m a Dawg fan. But even with all the talent Hewitt gets, he still underachieves with it. It does not mean UGA will beat Ga. Tech, but Felton does do better with less talent than Hewitt. Look at all the talent Hewitt has gotten over the years…and how many ACC championships does he have?

By yurtle_the_turtle

January 14, 2009 9:31 PM | Link to this

Congratulations for Favors and for GT. However, does this mean we have 3 more years of Hewitt? Please get rid of this man. I turned off the Duke game with 3 minutes left in the first half. I couldn’t stand watching anymore.

By yurtle_the_turtle

January 14, 2009 9:35 PM | Link to this

Congratulations for Favors and for GT. However, does this mean we have 3 more years of Hewitt? Please get rid of this man. I turned off the Duke game with 3 minutes left in the first half. I couldn’t stand watching anymore.

By RT

January 14, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this

HelluvaEngineer…you just hit the nail squarely on the head. Although Favors and Gani will most likely leave after next year, there will still be a roster full of very solid players for “some” coach….whether it’s Hewitt or someone else.

By JMac

January 14, 2009 9:48 PM | Link to this

Enjoy now Yellow Jackets,HE is one and Done!!!

By courgar

January 14, 2009 9:56 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Celtics got this done! No Question!

By great

January 14, 2009 10:11 PM | Link to this

Great choice Derrick, join the long list of Tech and NBA greats: Salley, Price, Oliver, Scott, Anderson, Marbury, Harpring, Young, Jack, Bosh… At least UGA has Dominique I guess.

By dawg4lyf

January 14, 2009 10:17 PM | Link to this

From what little I have seen about Favors, he has flip-flopped his answers to questions to try and make it look like this has been a competition for his services. It would seem it was Georgia Tech from day one. Good luck to him and I hope he gets out of it what he is wanting but this kid is one and done unless he absolutely flops as a freshman. As for Felton, he got rid of the troublemakers last year (his best players supposedly) and we were the SEC champs so he is doing something right. He has put much more emphasis on education than coaches in the past and I can deal with that. We need to get better in our basketball program but we need to do it with guys who are attending college, not for guys looking for a AAU program beyond high school. Georgia is not known as a one and done school for basketball players…Ga Tech is, no matter how great Techies believe their acedemic reputation to be.

By SAV'H DAWG

January 14, 2009 10:19 PM | Link to this

I like the Helluva Engineer cliche. Can ya get one of those degrees in less than one year? His classes will end the day after basketball season ends next year. Way to go Tech. The school that has always claimed to be at a disadvantage in recruiting. Gimme a break!

By StingerSplash

January 14, 2009 10:25 PM | Link to this

With the first pick in 2010 Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder select … Derrick Favors, of Georgia Tech!

If Hewitt is planning on young Mr. Favors being there beyond the 2009-10 season and is targeting his recruiting as to such, he is mistaken and will only dig a hole deeper, a chasm created by the one-and-dones (you know, like Tech at the line for the front end of a one-and-one) of Mr. Crittenton and Mr. Young. I’d almost rather not have Mr. Favors come to Tech, rather than see him play a year of .500 basketball on The Flats before bolting for the NBA.

By Better take a lot of pictures

January 14, 2009 10:25 PM | Link to this

This guy will be gone in the blink of an eye. No way he stays at Tech longer than 1 MAYBE 2 years. No reason to get excited.

By Go Dawgs!

January 14, 2009 10:30 PM | Link to this

Best of luck Derrick!

By GT GRAD

January 14, 2009 10:36 PM | Link to this

FAB 5 SOUTH

GO GT!!

By Wanda Powell

January 14, 2009 10:36 PM | Link to this

Favors why be a yellow jacket come on now they suck and georgia is getting better and my name is Dustin Powell and tech is the worst school and UGA is beating yall @ almost every sport sux 2 be yall and Favors i hope ur season and the rest of ur yrs there suck so bad that u should have chosen UGA

By TheItalianDawg

January 14, 2009 10:56 PM | Link to this

it was expected since Felton will be fired after this season, and anyway Favors will play just one season then leave to the NBA, so I really dont know how much impact he will have on GT.

By john

January 14, 2009 11:08 PM | Link to this

Tech will have the second coming of the FAB 5 next year. Along with Shumpert, Lawal, Bell will be back too. Mark it down, At least Elite 8 next season. Favors will have the impact of a Carmelo or Oden.

By Mike

January 14, 2009 11:27 PM | Link to this

Who can blame him for his decision to go to Tech? It would be quite hard for him to score very much in Athens when we can’t distribute the ball, get the ball up the court, or even throw damn ball in without a turnover. The reality also is the ACC usually has better basketball while the SEC usually has better football. Yes, Nerds, you did win this year, so that means you can pick an extra booger and munch on it. As a 36 year season ticket holder for Georgia basketbsll, you may assume correctly when I say I’m past fed up !! Where the hell are you now, Adams ? Still trying to figure a way to erase Vince Dooley’s accomplishments in Athens ?

By okeefe59

January 15, 2009 12:26 AM | Link to this

One and done. He’ll take a light schedule the first semester and a lighter schedule the 2nd semester then no schedule his 3rd semester.A real shame for GT.I’m a Tech grad and I wish he picked UGA because these one and done guys are a mockery of the Tech family.At UGA it is expected and no big deal.

By dawgs24/7

January 15, 2009 8:01 AM | Link to this

First of all…learn how to wear a hat. Second…enjoy your 30 game college career.

By KC Kid

January 15, 2009 8:17 AM | Link to this

Tech got beat by 14 last night by a team of kids that are going to Duke for an education, and to play big time college hoops. Not to use Duke as a stepping stone to the NBA for one year. It’s really a totally different philosophy then Tech is now committed to. I know Duke has had a few players leave early, but not as many as Tech.

Personally, I’d rather see a team of Scheyer’s, Singler’s, Henderson’s and Zoubec’s than a Derrick Favor’s one and done type kid. And give me a Mark Price over Kenny Anderson any day of the week.

By the way, Price was there last night, watching the futility of the Jackets at the free throw line continue. He must be sitting there thinking….Holy Crap! These kids can not shoot as they air ball a free throw for a national audience on ESPN. Embarrassing.

Maybe Hewitt can do something with this recruiting class. Unfortunately, I think I know the answer to that question.

By KneeJerk

January 15, 2009 8:18 AM | Link to this

Stop with the sour grapes, UGA fans. Most Tech fans know that Favors is only playing college ball for a year because he has to. Someone mentioned the possibility of him ruining team chemistry. We have none.

By Dadgum

January 15, 2009 9:05 AM | Link to this

Most of you on here have it backwards. Don’t blame Favors or GT for a one-and-done year. It’s the system that allows it. Until you get the NBA and NCAA to quit allowing these players in after one year this is what you will get on a consistent basis.

In baseball you go after your high school year or 3rd college year. Baseball has it right. Basketball has it wrong. Favors will 100% leave after one year no question but don’t blame him or GT. If GT wants the top players then this is the game they have to play. Hewitt said this exact same thing and he doesn’t like the system but is playing the game within the system because he has no other choice.

Rock on…….

By co

January 15, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this

Tech should have the Peach State version of the FAB 5. Three electrifying players from the Metro area, along with a physical specimen from South Georgia, GT is going to return to the Final Four. Tech will have a true point guard that will stay for a couple years Udofia, a pure shooter Rice Jr., a Kevin Garnett type of player Favors. Mix it in with the rest of the players returning to Tech and you have a championship calibur team.

By jw

January 15, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this

Now we need a coach equal to football

By co

January 15, 2009 9:20 AM | Link to this

Tech should have the Peach State version of the FAB 5. Three electrifying players from the Metro area, along with a physical specimen from South Georgia, GT is going to return to the Final Four. Tech will have a true point guard that will stay for a couple years Udofia, a pure shooter Rice Jr., a Kevin Garnett type of player Favors. Mix it in with the rest of the players returning to Tech and you have a championship calibur team.

By co

January 15, 2009 9:22 AM | Link to this

Tech should have the Peach State version of the FAB 5. Three electrifying players from the Metro area, along with a physical specimen from South Georgia, GT is going to return to the Final Four. Tech will have a true point guard that will stay for a couple years Udofia, a pure shooter Rice Jr., a Kevin Garnett type of player Favors. Mix it in with the rest of the players returning to Tech and you have a championship calibur team.

By okeefe59

January 15, 2009 10:22 AM | Link to this

Tech will never have a solid BB program untill we stop getting these one season wonders….. Yes they are fun to watch BUT they are not a solid foundation for the program, in fact ,just the opposite.I would rather recruit good solid players that can mature and develope into a good TEAM.I think this hurts TECH.I have just about given up on GT BB.Favors will take the $$$$$after one season and the shame is that he won’t even complete 2 full semeaters at TECH.

By okeefe59

January 15, 2009 10:27 AM | Link to this

Tech will never have a solid BB program untill we stop getting these one season wonders….. Yes they are fun to watch BUT they are not a solid foundation for the program, in fact ,just the opposite.I would rather recruit good solid players that can mature and develope into a good TEAM.I think this hurts TECH.I have just about given up on GT BB.Favors will take the $$$$$after one season and the shame is that he won’t even complete 2 full semeaters at TECH.

By okeefe59

January 15, 2009 10:41 AM | Link to this

co you are a dreamer are’t you? FAB 5? give me a break these guys aren’t going to develope the chemistry in one year to win a championship , especially when the top dog and maybe more will be gone after one year.

Dadgum Hewitt does have a choice.I do blame Hewitt.If he is such a good recruiter why can’t he get those kids that have the potential and character to mature and develope their skills and be here for the long haul.We need a solid foundation and consistency.This one and done crap is getting old and Tech BB is not getting any better. What is the definition of insanity?I like Hewitt and his principles—that is good for Tech but dang so are good solid athletic programs. ” insanity is thinking you can get better results by doing more of the same thing” IE 301

By ND

January 15, 2009 10:52 AM | Link to this

Can he shoot FTs? Will we have to watch CPH sub him in and out for offense and defense? Can anyone tell me why Clinch and Lawal were ever on the bench last night? MM can clearly shoot the ball, let IS get it to him. I just have never understood why CPH uses the revolving door with these kids. How in the heck can any of them ever find their rhythm? Someone, anyone please explain it to me.

By okeefe59

January 15, 2009 11:14 AM | Link to this

It’s just another mistake.

By Dawg Tired

January 15, 2009 10:55 PM | Link to this

WHO CARES? He’s one and done. I live in North Carolina and attend NC State games. The worst thing that has happened up here recently was JJ Hickson coming for one year and bolting to the NBA. He ruined the Wolfpack’s chemistry last year. He was all about JJ. Need I say there’s no JJ in team. If I were a college coach, I would steer clear of these one and done guys.

Okeefe59 has this one right - “It’s just another mistake.”

By JAMES STEWART

January 17, 2009 10:08 AM | Link to this

good recruiter poor coaching at tech allways get the big names but never does much with them

By bearcasey

February 3, 2009 7:19 AM | Link to this

I am frustrated by the “one and done” situation but it’s not the college coaches or players fault. Baseball has it right… go pro straight from high school or play in college for at least three years.

Of course, NBA fans have some blame. Paying big money to watch guys who haven’t even mastered the fundamantals of basketball. Critt couldn’t even run an ACC offense in spite of being a great talent. Not me.