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Michael Porter Jr. to have back surgery, likely out for rest of season
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<blockquote data-quote="Obelix" data-source="post: 1351049" data-attributes="member: 7292"><p>Meh... that is really a poor argument. Again, nobody would argue that Porter Sr., or others, do not improve their marketability by having family, or other connections to recruits, but it is really a stretch to make an argument that they have no other connections to AAU and HS recruiting, or that they are unqualified.</p><p></p><p>Chin is the same. Of course his strong connection with the Dosunmu family (Ayo's dad) improved his marketability, as did his connection to MIF. It is not that Chin took college basketball by storm with his achievements at Bradley or UIC. But he is certainly qualified. Walker is qualified as well IMO. </p><p></p><p>As I said in previous post, Porter Sr. had been a well known coach in the midwest before Porter Jr.. Very connected to AAU and HS coaches. Romar was Porter Jr.'s godfather, it is not that he became his godfather knowing that Porter Jr. will become the No. 1 recruit 18 years later. Just that Porter Sr. was a player and coach himself with many connections and tight friendships with other coaches and players, prior to his son becoming a household name. And his connections improved by his son becoming one of the best HS players the last few years.</p><p></p><p>As far as Porter Sr. becoming a coach at Mizzou or Washington or even Illinois, having connections again is just par for the course. I'd honestly take Porter Sr. and his connections over Jay Price, or Travis Ford. Even without his son. Would Pitino Jr. get the Minny job or Louisville assistant job if it was not for his father? Of course not, but he did win B1G coach of the year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Obelix, post: 1351049, member: 7292"] Meh... that is really a poor argument. Again, nobody would argue that Porter Sr., or others, do not improve their marketability by having family, or other connections to recruits, but it is really a stretch to make an argument that they have no other connections to AAU and HS recruiting, or that they are unqualified. Chin is the same. Of course his strong connection with the Dosunmu family (Ayo's dad) improved his marketability, as did his connection to MIF. It is not that Chin took college basketball by storm with his achievements at Bradley or UIC. But he is certainly qualified. Walker is qualified as well IMO. As I said in previous post, Porter Sr. had been a well known coach in the midwest before Porter Jr.. Very connected to AAU and HS coaches. Romar was Porter Jr.'s godfather, it is not that he became his godfather knowing that Porter Jr. will become the No. 1 recruit 18 years later. Just that Porter Sr. was a player and coach himself with many connections and tight friendships with other coaches and players, prior to his son becoming a household name. And his connections improved by his son becoming one of the best HS players the last few years. As far as Porter Sr. becoming a coach at Mizzou or Washington or even Illinois, having connections again is just par for the course. I'd honestly take Porter Sr. and his connections over Jay Price, or Travis Ford. Even without his son. Would Pitino Jr. get the Minny job or Louisville assistant job if it was not for his father? Of course not, but he did win B1G coach of the year. [/QUOTE]
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