Hey Tom,

There are some rumors that Tommie wasn’t at the banquet. Also some rumors that he has dropped out of school. Can you confirm or deny both of these rumors?

I saw a video before the banquet began on Femi John’s facebook page. He had a closeup of about every player, except Tommie.

Tommie was not there. No public explanation was given. I was told he had a personal commitment he couldn’t get out of, but nothing else.
I know nothing about him leaving school, though it would be really, really foolish to do that this close to graduating.

Also not on hand, associate AD Mark Wright who apparently is a finalist for several jobs right now.

And lastly, signing day is coming up, but expect only one, Cody Ellis from Australia, right now. There will probably be another one, but not until later. Players who sign in the late period nowadays are more likely to sign after signing day because the end of the season delays their campus visits.

Which reminds me that recruit Jeff Reid was named Mr. Kansas Basketball. From the Topeka newspaper:

The 6-foot-5 senior standout, who is headed to Saint Louis University next year, was named Mr. Kansas Basketball by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. Reid averaged 19.9 points per game and led the Wildcats to a third-place finish in Class 4A after helping them win the 2008 state title.

I probably shouldn’t bury all this stuff in a comment.

Tom,

Thanks for your reply. What are the dates of the spring signing period?

Any ideas on who the other player may be?

Chicago Billiken, the spring signing period runs from April 15 through May 20.