Chane Behanan De-committing??

[bcross]

I'm not sure of the validity of the report, but thought I would share nontheless. Anyone else have any possible information.

http://www.jjhuddle.com/blog/post-detail.php?p=2758

Also, I read Chane is considering transferring high schools as well, and has been checking out some high schools in Kentucky.

[cincycpaw]

I really hope this isn't true.

[Cats4Ever]

wild speculation and flaming from that site. horrible reporting. I hope not too, but the report is more like someones imagination. A reverse theone32 report.

[shaunsimpson]

wild speculation and flaming from that site. horrible reporting. I hope not too, but the report is more like someones imagination. A reverse theone32 report.

Isn't this exactly like theone32. He hears things and put it out there. Hopefully - like much that was put out there earlier on here - this isn't correct either.

[Globe Trotting Cat Fan]

I will believe it when I see it officially from Chane himself somewhere.

I have stood next to the kid and the coach and watched them interact before, and this would shock me an infinite number of times more than anything else that has happened in our recruiting recently.

[psax889906]

Everything I've read and heard is that Mick and Chane have a wonderful relationship and Behanan is as solid a commit as you'll find... now does that mean Chane won't go on a few visits and entertain a few coaches ala Alex Smith?... of course he may... but as of right now, until something more than a one paragraph unsubstantiated report from a distant third party comes out I'll continue to believe Chane is solid to UC...

[Montrell]

JJHuddle is one of the least reliable sources on the internet. Worthless.

[Cats for Life]

In the past I would say this is garbage but do to recent developments (Riek) I am nervous. This recruiting season is aging me. I can't take another letdown like Riek.

Parker is a done deal though. I stand by that.

[Bcat]

JJHuddle is one of the least reliable sources on the internet. Worthless.

I have never heard of JJ Huddle until now. Is this a site that has put false reports on their site before?

[LongTimer]

As I have stated many times, the further you get out of the national limelight and post season play, the more things like this start happening. Mick is at ground zero right now. This season has to be pretty big...hopefully 25 wins, in the mix for a BE title, and an NCAA bid....and maybe a win or two in the tournament. The bleeding has to be stopped now. I saw this happen in the 80s and I don't want to live through another one of those. We were lucky and found a coach to pull us out of the 10 years of he11. It's not always easy to find one of those types of coaches.

[Dude Rock]

I just have to laugh. From bad to worse. This is just wonderful.

[Globe Trotting Cat Fan]

In my opinion, I really think that people are overreacting to this one blog post by one individual.

Is anything possible? Sure.

However, in this case, I am not buying it until it is printed or shown somewhere that would be more credible, and a reporter of some kind or note can get a direct quote from Chane.

Again, I know for a fact (not from sources or what not but with my very own two eyes) how much Chane loves Mick and was dying to be in a Bearcat uniform LAST YEAR, so, until I see something concrete, I am taking this rumor with a big grain of salt.

That is simply my take.

[shaunsimpson]

I have never heard of JJ Huddle until now. Is this a site that has put false reports on their site before?

JJ Huddle has an Ohio State slant, but I would say that it is just as reliable as any other site out there.

[jlr1523]

Lol. Heck, why not. John Riek ended up NOT coming for whatever the reasons (huge let down there). Losing Behanan would be typical. Start getting used to it. Just when we thought UC had already hit rock bottom. The way recriuting is going, UC might as well go back to C-USA.

[behrlezt]

I'm not sure of the validity of the report, but thought I would share nontheless. Anyone else have any possible information.

http://www.jjhuddle.com/blog/post-detail.php?p=2758

Also, I read Chane is considering transferring high schools as well, and has been checking out some high schools in Kentucky.

Wow imagine that...a kid looking to play in Kentucky now. It seems Calipari is at it again...Calipari is driving me crazy on the recruiting trail!

[LongTimer]

In my opinion, I really think that people are overreacting to this one blog post by one individual.

Is anything possible? Sure.

However, in this case, I am not buying it until it is printed or shown somewhere that would be more credible, and a reporter of some kind or note can get a direct quote from Chane.

Again, I know for a fact (not from sources or what not but with my very own two eyes) how much Chane loves Mick and was dying to be in a Bearcat uniform LAST YEAR, so, until I see something concrete, I am taking this rumor with a big grain of salt.

That is simply my take.

GTCF, the key words in your post were "LAST YEAR". Last year, the future looked quite a bit more promising. A lot of water has went over the falls since then. The aura surrounding Mick has started to fade considerably. Even on this forum, there are many more negative posts toward him now then there were last year. I hope the rumor is wrong, but until he starts winning, getting the fans back and recruiting better, this negative karma will continue to follow him. A big year on the court and hopefully, everything reverses itself.

[Lobot]

If he does decommit it won't surprise me in the least. He verballed awfully early.

[Jet23]

If he does decommit it won't surprise me in the least. He verballed awfully early.

Good point. For this reason, I was concerned long before everyone's heart was broken by a lack of recruiting news.

[ME80]

Really, do you guys sleep well at night? It amazes me on how far off the deep end some of these threads go after hearing rumors. I am really starting to think that most on this forum are not happy unless they are unhappy.

Do me a favor, all of you, have a great Memorial Weekend, get away from the computer, get outside, get some sun, have a beer and enjoy life a little.

:)

[catscratchfever]

The funny thing is, the people that are using this site's rumor as another reason to bash Mick, are the same people who would be the first to point out how un-credible this site is if they were reporting a top player was about to commit to UC.
Oh well...let them have their fun. Their biggest nightmare is success at UC under Mick.

[shadyo]

Really, do you guys sleep well at night? It amazes me on how far off the deep end some of these threads go after hearing rumors. I am really starting to think that most on this forum are not happy unless they are unhappy.

Do me a favor, all of you, have a great Memorial Weekend, get away from the computer, get outside, get some sun, have a beer and enjoy life a little.

:)

Nothing chases a freshly grilled burger quite like a cyanide margarita!;)

[Globe Trotting Cat Fan]

GTCF, the key words in your post were "LAST YEAR". Last year, the future looked quite a bit more promising. A lot of water has went over the falls since then. The aura surrounding Mick has started to fade considerably. Even on this forum, there are many more negative posts toward him now then there were last year. I hope the rumor is wrong, but until he starts winning, getting the fans back and recruiting better, this negative karma will continue to follow him. A big year on the court and hopefully, everything reverses itself.

For me (and maybe it is because I don't live in Cincinnati full time) I see nothing but promise.

Mick and the team have started winning, and even though the team didn't finish strong, they did in fact improve win total wise last year. He has had a couple of strong classes (rankings wise) back to back in 07 and 08, and the "issues" surrounding the team have been taken care of from what we have all seen.

The last quote I saw about Chane was maybe two weeks ago, and it gives me no indication that he is thinking of de-committing at all, and again, until I see a new quote, in writing, from a reputable source (meaning Chane's own lips) he is still a Bearcat commit in my mind.

[Antonio]

Best part of this is if he does decommit, all the ostriches who would spin chicken sh!t into chicken salad will throw him under the bus, talk about how he's not good enough for UC anyway, etc etc etc and all the blind-eyed Mick haters will rush to crucify Mick without getting the full story out.

The amount of vitriol surrounding this program right now is epic. It's what happens when you seriously seriously mess up hiring/firing decision PR and then don't bring in a Brian Kelly-esque charmer to unite the masses.

I fully believe this is going to get worse before it gets better.

[ralph1950]

Chane will be playing at Roger Bacon next season.

[ralph1950]

It could be that Chane has heard the rumor that Harrison Barnes is coming to UC and is worried about playing time.

[bcross]

The funny thing is, the people that are using this site's rumor as another reason to bash Mick, are the same people who would be the first to point out how un-credible this site is if they were reporting a top player was about to commit to UC.
Oh well...let them have their fun. Their biggest nightmare is success at UC under Mick.

I haven't read anyone bash Mick in this thread. Did you even read any of the posts?

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

I think the young man will wind up a Bearcat.

[UC/XU fan]

Sorry to be negative but after reading this article, I believe it. This is a top 5 kid and he's got some adult questioning whether or not UC is the right fit for him. I don't think this is a rumor someone would just make up. Would a coach like Calipari, Huggs, or anyone help him get to the NBA more than Cronin? The answer is yes and that's why this kid is looking at other schools. Hopefully UC can make some noise this year and show Chane that UC is good enough for him. If anyone needs me, I'll be at Outback.

[Lobot]

Sorry to be negative but after reading this article, I believe it. This is a top 5 kid and he's got some adult questioning whether or not UC is the right fit for him. I don't think this is a rumor someone would just make up. Would a coach like Calipari, Huggs, or anyone help him get to the NBA more than Cronin? The answer is yes and that's why this kid is looking at other schools. Hopefully UC can make some noise this year and show Chane that UC is good enough for him. If anyone needs me, I'll be at Outback.

Fake Australian restaurant, Fake rumor. I get it.

[Globe Trotting Cat Fan]

I will again respectfully disagree with those who are taking this "article" seriously.

It is a rumor that has been floating around for some time now, and is now just being brought back to the surface.

Again, I will reiterate that ANYTHING is possible, but I just can't buy this rumor posted on a site I have never heard of having a single piece of credible material (that is not to say it hasn't, just that I personally have not heard it).

If Chane comes out and says "I have decided to re open my recruitment", or something along those lines, then I will believe it.

Until then, I prefer to believe what I have seen with my own eyes.

[Carin's Dad]

JJ Huddle has an Ohio State slant, but I would say that it is just as reliable as any other site out there.I'm sure you meant "just as unreliable"

[longtimefan]

I hope this is similar to the rumor that Cash was transferring. That did not happen. Chane,
you will be the MAN when you get here. You and Yancy will kick some serious butt.

[anbuc88]

As I have stated many times, the further you get out of the national limelight and post season play, the more things like this start happening. Mick is at ground zero right now. This season has to be pretty big...hopefully 25 wins, in the mix for a BE title, and an NCAA bid....and maybe a win or two in the tournament. The bleeding has to be stopped now. I saw this happen in the 80s and I don't want to live through another one of those. We were lucky and found a coach to pull us out of the 10 years of he11. It's not always easy to find one of those types of coaches.

I agree with you that this season has to be big to get UC back in the national consciousnesss and in the minds of top rated recruits. When Mick was recruiting for Huggins and Pitino he had a lot to sell. He also has a gift of being able to relate to these athletes, thus making recruiting one of his forte's. If UC does well this year then he can parlay this success with his recruiting prowess and we will see highly rated classes again. This is specifically why we ALL have to get on board and support Mick and hope he does well, as we will all be able to get back to the glory days of UC basketball.

As far as this rumor is concerned, I have no knowledge if it is true or not. I will say that it is hard to believe as Chane committed when UC was coming of off a 13-18 seson, having lost its last 7 games. This year we improved to 18-14 and as Chane is close to the program, I'm sure he has been told what may have caused the late season collapse. His relationship with Mick is supposedly rock solid, he wants to stay local, and apparently loves the Bearcats. Given all this, why would he de-committ? As GTCF has said, I'll beleive it when I hear it from the horse's mouth.

[shaunsimpson]

I'm sure you meant "just as unreliable"

You say Potato I say Potato......wait that doesn't work in print

[Thegreatone]

hahaha chane will be a bearcat. you guys are so ready to freak out over anything. hilarious.

[Tom Alverson]

Chane will be playing at Roger Bacon next season.

Go Spartans! Is he going to talk Adolphus into going to UC as well?

[psax889906]

hahaha chane will be a bearcat. you guys are so ready to freak out over anything. hilarious.

+1.

Doomsday fans make me smile. I just hope I (overly optimistic fan) do the same for them. :)

[London 'Cat]

I always find it interesting when players commit so early. It seems to indicate that they are very eager to play for that school. But, the players are so young when they make those early commitments that it is difficult to place a great deal of weight in that commitment. We have all seen first-hand this effect with the recruitment of Jamar Butler. He made comments about wanting to be a Bearcat from a very young age, had a UC tattoo and yet he changed his mind. I will watch this situation with keen interest, as I am sure all of us will, to see how it develops.

[Cats for Life]

My sources tell me this is partially true. Chane's mom is moving to KY but Chane is 100% committed to UC. He was on campus the other day.

Chane's mom confirms.

Now everybody relax and enjoy your weekend.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

I always find it interesting when players commit so early. It seems to indicate that they are very eager to play for that school. But, the players are so young when they make those early commitments that it is difficult to place a great deal of weight in that commitment. We have all seen first-hand this effect with the recruitment of Jamar Butler. He made comments about wanting to be a Bearcat from a very young age, had a UC tattoo and yet he changed his mind. I will watch this situation with keen interest, as I am sure all of us will, to see how it develops.

Ohio St "used" Matt Terwilliger to "persuade" Butler to switch.

[columbus_bearcat]

It could be that Chane has heard the rumor that Harrison Barnes is coming to UC and is worried about playing time.

No way - Barnes going to Duke or UK. UC not on his radar.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

No way - Barnes going to Duke or UK. UC not on his radar.

UK not even in his Top 5.

UNC, Duke, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa St are his Top 5.

He recently switched to the Minnesota AAU team.

[Globe Trotting Cat Fan]

Just remember who the Barnes rumor was started by guys...

And back on the thread subject, I am still personally not worried one bit.

As of THIS moment, Chane's commit is strong as can be.

[Bcat]

I think whoever has the power to lock and delete this thread should do so ASAP. These rumors are ridiculous and do not need to be spread. If some clown wants to post it on a blog, that is fine. For it to be discussed for two days on a UC message board is just not smart or worth anyone seeing it who should not.

Especially when there are now these things being posted about PT and other players/recruits getting involved. This is obviously just a suggestion but it is the right thing to do. Delete this thread!

[JerseySean]

I think whoever has the power to lock and delete this thread should do so ASAP. These rumors are ridiculous and do not need to be spread. If some clown wants to post it on a blog, that is fine. For it to be discussed for two days on a UC message board is just not smart or worth anyone seeing it who should not.

Especially when there are now these things being posted about PT and other players/recruits getting involved. This is obviously just a suggestion but it is the right thing to do. Delete this thread!

Couldn't disagree more. If it is posted on a blog, it is in the public domain. The very reason this board exists is to discuss these items, confirm/refute rumors, and to speculate (gasp!) about what may or may not be happening. It's fun.

Don't like it? Don't read it.

My two cents? I agree that Chane will be here (unless we hear otherwise) and that UC will be a great fit for him. He has the opportunity to CONTINUE to take us to the next level and SUSTAIN us there.

Let the rumor mill continue. At least it gives me something new to read...

[Cats4Ever]

I don't think a discussion should be locked cause you don't like it. I do not in any way put any belief in that blog post - but it's ok to talk about it.

[Bcat]

I don't think a discussion should be locked cause you don't like it. I do not in any way put any belief in that blog post - but it's ok to talk about it.

I agree it is a public site and that makes it open for discussion on most any UC topic. I just do not like that UC fans discuss this and speculate reasons this could or could not be true. I do believe/know that players, coaches, relatives read and participate on these message boards. I do not see why this topic is so important to people when it is speculation from a blog.

This thread to me is the same as the Curtis Bostic thing that was posted on here. It is just not necessary to continue to discuss and speculate. It can hurt people or give others the wrong impression about things.

This thread can hurt more than it can help. That is all I was trying to point out. Gossip Away. Also, the blog post is not true.

[Doss]

I sure wish some of our current players played as hard a Curt and got their bodies in the shape he was in.


I agree it is a public site and that makes it open for discussion on most any UC topic. I just do not like that UC fans discuss this and speculate reasons this could or could not be true. I do believe/know that players, coaches, relatives read and participate on these message boards. I do not see why this topic is so important to people when it is speculation from a blog.

This thread to me is the same as the Curtis Bostic thing that was posted on here. It is just not necessary to continue to discuss and speculate. It can hurt people or give others the wrong impression about things.

This thread can hurt more than it can help. That is all I was trying to point out. Gossip Away. Also, the blog post is not true.

[Jose_Jalapeno_on_a_Stick]

I sure wish some of our current players played as hard a Curt and got their bodies in the shape he was in.

Same here Doss. I had my share of complaints about the Huggs program, but one nail he hit on the head was that you need to be either explosive or strong to rebound. Curtis was one of the rarities who was both - a 6-4 guy who played like 6-8. UC didn't always shoot and pass that well, but they were almost never outrebounded.

I don't know what really happened with this whole Bostic thing (we've all heard it, I'm sure), but, IMO, the program would take a hit if a clash between he and Mick (if it even exists) would result in a parting.

[Jose_Jalapeno_on_a_Stick]

As for Chane, I won't buy it until reported somewhere legit.

[blackattack]

As I have stated many times, the further you get out of the national limelight and post season play, the more things like this start happening. Mick is at ground zero right now. This season has to be pretty big...hopefully 25 wins, in the mix for a BE title, and an NCAA bid....and maybe a win or two in the tournament. The bleeding has to be stopped now. I saw this happen in the 80s and I don't want to live through another one of those. We were lucky and found a coach to pull us out of the 10 years of he11. It's not always easy to find one of those types of coaches.

No one on this board should be surprised if Chane Behanan decommitts. To borrow a term that our successful football coach (BK) likes to use it's all about "relevance". And right now the UC hoops program is NOT relevant. Obviously this is not entirely Mick's fault, however he IS the head coach and he will be held responsible if things don't turn around soon. Also, it doesn't make it any easier that Mick is now surrounded geographically by a group of seasoned coaches who are tremendous recruiters (i.e. Calipari, Pitino, Crean, Matta, Huggins, Dixon, etc).

[Bcat]

No one on this board should be surprised if Chane Behanan decommitts. To borrow a term that our successful football coach (BK) likes to use it's all about "relevance". And right now the UC hoops program is NOT relevant. Obviously this is not entirely Mick's fault, however he IS the head coach and he will be held responsible if things don't turn around soon. Also, it doesn't make it any easier that Mick is now surrounded geographically by a group of seasoned coaches who are tremendous recruiters (i.e. Calipari, Pitino, Crean, Matta, Huggins, Dixon, etc).

Chane committed when you UC hoops was not "relevant". I think they had 13 wins the season he gave a verbal. You should be VERY surprised if Chane does not come to UC.

[cincycpaw]

Chane committed when you UC hoops was not "relevant". I think they had 13 wins the season he gave a verbal. You should be VERY surprised if Chane does not come to UC.

Unfortunately, more bad news on the recruiting front wouldn't surprise me anymore.

[Doss]

is Chane's KY team get's into the KY Boys Sweet16 and exposed to the Lexington atmosphere. That could change his mind quick.

Not Mick's fault he is just out of his league vs. Cal.


My sources tell me this is partially true. Chane's mom is moving to KY but Chane is 100% committed to UC. He was on campus the other day.

Chane's mom confirms.

Now everybody relax and enjoy your weekend.

[bcross]

Chane committed when you UC hoops was not "relevant". I think they had 13 wins the season he gave a verbal. You should be VERY surprised if Chane does not come to UC.

It really wouldn't be that suprising. Kids change their minds all the time, anything can happen.

[Lobot]

I have it from a reasonable source that this whole rumor is hogwash. UC's upset, Chane's mom is not happy. etc. We're doing ourselves a disservice by continuing to talk about it.

[psax889906]

I have it from a reasonable source that this whole rumor is hogwash. UC's upset, Chane's mom is not happy. etc. We're doing ourselves a disservice by continuing to talk about it.

So lock this pathetic attempt at another shot at the UC Basketball program of a thread down mod!!!

[Major ----de Coverley]

I have it from a reasonable source that this whole rumor is hogwash. UC's upset, Chane's mom is not happy. etc. We're doing ourselves a disservice by continuing to talk about it.

I tend to believe the above comment. On the other hand, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that a recruit and his advisors/posse who follow the UC program would realize that another non- tournament year/ end of year collapse "could" lead to Mick's ousting. If that were the thought process, a backup plan involving other programs might be in order, especially if the relationship is with Mick and not the program.

[Globe Trotting Cat Fan]

I agree.

Even though the thread has been mostly free of personal attacks etc, it may be time to lock this thread.

Chane is a UC commit. End of line :)