'10 CA PG Deonte Burton (Offer) - Page 3

Jmac84 · 04-02-2010, 03:42 PM

I'm liking everything I'm hearing about him on here. Hopefully Mick can reel him in.

BearcatAlum1 · 04-06-2010, 10:55 AM

Burton will be visiting Cincinnati Friday, April 9.

If you see him on campus, give him a shout out.

BearcatAlum1 · 04-09-2010, 11:31 AM

Burton's aunt said he had to cut his visit short in order to make it back to California to attend an awards banquet. Burton won the "Wooden Award."

John R. Wooden Award Committee Chooses 2010 High School Players of the Year
Southern California’s Top High School Players to be Honored at April 9 Wooden Award Gala

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 5, 2010) – The John R. Wooden Award® Committee today announced the seven outstanding high school basketball players who will receive the 2010 John R. Wooden High School Player of the Year Award: Bryce Jones, Woodland Hills Taft HS (City Section); Tyler Lamb, Santa Ana Mater Dei HS (Division I); Alex Varner, Rialto Eisenhower HS (Division II); Deonte Burton, Compton Centennial HS (Division III); Allen Crabbe, Los Angeles Price HS (Division IV); Wesley Saunders, Los Angeles Windward School (Division V); and Jon Conley, Los Angeles Ribet Academy (Division VI)

Each winner will receive a plaque, $300 in his name donated to his high school’s athletic fund, and will be recognized during the John R. Wooden Award Gala that also honors college basketball’s players of the year and Billy Donovan, Florida men’s basketball coach and the 2010 Legends of Coaching recipient.

Chosen by a panel of local area prep sports experts, the John R. Wooden Award High School Player of the Year Award is presented annually to the most valuable player in each of the six California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section divisions and the Los Angeles City Section. Past winners include current and former NBA and college standouts Baron Davis, Tayshaun Prince, Tyson Chandler, and Andre Miller. Bank of America continues to support The Los Angeles Athletic Club in honoring the Southland’s top players each season.

Jones (16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds), an All-City and All-State player, took his team to the LA City title game in 2010. Lamb, a 2010 Parade All-American, averaged 18.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists for Mater Dei. A four-year varsity starter, Varner (17.3 ppg, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists) led Eisenhower to the Division IIA title as a senior. Burton averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists as a Centennial senior, and scored more than 2,000 points during his high school career. Crabbe led Price to a state title and was a Parade All-American and Gatorade State Player of the Year, pouring in 23 points and 10 rebounds per game. Saunders averaged 22.9 points and 10.7 rebounds for Windward as a junior. Conley, recognized as a CIF Player of the Year, led Ribet to the Division VI title, averaging 21.0 points, 13.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 blocks per game.

About the John R. Wooden Award

Created in 1976, the John R. Wooden Award is the most prestigious individual honor in college basketball. It is bestowed upon the nation’s best player at an institution of higher education who has proven to his/her university that he/she is making progress toward graduation and maintaining a cumulative 2.0 GPA. Previous winners include Michael Jordan (’84), Larry Bird (’79), Tim Duncan (’97), Candace Parker (’07 and ’08), and Blake Griffin (’09) .

The Los Angeles Athletic Club has been a part of the Los Angeles community for more than 120 years. Richard “Duke” Llewellyn, Chairman of the John R. Wooden Award has been a fixture in the community, as a three-sport letterman at USC and as an administrator, for six decades. The High School Player of the Year Award recognizes the exemplary contributions made by local athletes. The High School Award has grown from recognizing a single Player of the Year in 1994 to encompassing the six divisions of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section and the Los Angeles City Section.

2010 John R. Wooden Award High School Players of the Year

Division Player School
CIF Los Angeles City Section Bryce Jones Taft High School
CIF Southern Section Division I Tyler Lamb Mater Dei High School
CIF Southern Section Division II Alex Varner Eisenhower High School
CIF Southern Section Division III Deonte Burton Centennial High School
CIF Southern Section Division IV Allen Crabbe Price High School
CIF Southern Section Division V Wesley Saunders Windward High School
CIF Southern Section Division VI Jon Conley Ribet Academy

http://www.woodenaward.com/?p=769

milfordcats · 04-09-2010, 12:47 PM

So did he cancel his visit or was it just shortened?

BearcatAlum1 · 04-09-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by milfordcats

So did he cancel his visit or was it just shortened?

Shortened.

His aunt stated that he'll be back on another visit.

Cats4Ever · 04-09-2010, 01:25 PM

What other Div III players from SoCal have gone to D-1 basketball programs?

BearcatAlum1 · 04-09-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cats4Ever

What other Div III players from SoCal have gone to D-1 basketball programs?

I wouldn't worry about the DIII.

He dropped 40 points on Westchester. That should say enough about his talent.

milfordcats · 04-09-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BearcatAlum1

Shortened.

His aunt stated that he'll be back on another visit.

That has to be a good sign that he will be back for another visit.

Cats4Ever · 04-09-2010, 06:07 PM

I'm not worried - just curious if it matches our D III as far as players ability, competition level, etc.

My impression is that California high school basketball is ok, but nothing special.

BearcatAlum1 · 04-10-2010, 10:57 PM

Deonte will not be making his return visit this weekend.

Lobot · 04-11-2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BearcatAlum1

Deonte will not be making his return visit this weekend.

Is there a stated reason for this?

BearcatAlum1 · 04-11-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobot

Is there a stated reason for this?

Wooden Award screwed up his visit schedule.

cincycpaw · 04-12-2010, 08:59 AM

Let's be a bit realistic. No award would keep a kid from visiting a place he really wants to go. Of course, he may have already made up his mind that UC is for him, but I don't think this looks very good.

BearcatAlum1 · 04-12-2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincycpaw

Let's be a bit realistic. No award would keep a kid from visiting a place he really wants to go. Of course, he may have already made up his mind that UC is for him, but I don't think this looks very good.

I don't think anyone will ever guarantee a kid will commit to a school. After all, we're dealing with kids/basketball/money. Things change on a daily basis.

I've been told that we're in his final 3. A story was released to the public that states the same.

I've also been told that Deonte will make a return visit.

We can only hope this is the case. I think he would be a great addition to our roster and truly help the attitude of this team move in the right direction.

cincycpaw · 04-12-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BearcatAlum1

I don't think anyone will ever guarantee a kid will commit to a school. After all, we're dealing with kids/basketball/money. Things change on a daily basis.

I've been told that we're in his final 3. A story was released to the public that states the same.

I've also been told that Deonte will make a return visit.

We can only hope this is the case. I think he would be a great addition to our roster and truly help the attitude of this team move in the right direction.

I think I misunderstood your earlier post. You said he wouldn't be making his return visit this weekend. I thought that meant he wasn't going to make a return visit at all. My bad.

Bearcat_NTS · 04-12-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincycpaw

I think I misunderstood your earlier post. You said he wouldn't be making his return visit this weekend. I thought that meant he wasn't going to make a return visit at all. My bad.

for those who didn't hear he is going to UCLA and will offically commit in a few days.

ou_bearcat · 04-12-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat_NTS

for those who didn't hear he is going to UCLA and will offically commit in a few days.

Oh, man..

Where did you see/hear about this?

shaunsimpson · 04-12-2010, 04:20 PM

Does he have the UCLA offer yet?

BearcatAlum1 · 04-12-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunsimpson

Does he have the UCLA offer yet?

I've had trouble confirming an offer from an public sources. Here is one of the most recent articles on Burton:

Nevada Pack basketball notes
By Chris Murray
April 10, 2010

The team is also still actively recruiting 6-1 guard Deonte Burton, who has narrowed his choices to Nevada, UCLA, Cincinnati and Washington State.

"Obviously, we're still recruiting and we'd like to add a point guard who can also help fill that position," Carter said.

http://www.rgj.com/article/20100410/...t-reload-again

JasonS · 04-12-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat_NTS

for those who didn't hear he is going to UCLA and will offically commit in a few days.

I don't deny that you may be right, but can you please post a source? Several people, including myself, have looked for any info on this and have found nothing. I am not saying you're wrong, but I can't completely take this as fact until I see a source.

04-09-2010, 01:25 PM	#46
Cats4Ever Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	What other Div III players from SoCal have gone to D-1 basketball programs? __________________ "We probably had too many guys last year and it caused a lot of confusion," Cronin said. "I watched the film and it was even worse than I said in the post-game," Cronin said. “I don’t know how you couldn’t have optimism,” Cronin said.

04-09-2010, 06:07 PM	#49
Cats4Ever Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	I'm not worried - just curious if it matches our D III as far as players ability, competition level, etc. My impression is that California high school basketball is ok, but nothing special. __________________ "We probably had too many guys last year and it caused a lot of confusion," Cronin said. "I watched the film and it was even worse than I said in the post-game," Cronin said. “I don’t know how you couldn’t have optimism,” Cronin said.

04-12-2010, 04:20 PM	#58
shaunsimpson Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Powell, OH	Does he have the UCLA offer yet? __________________ College of Business Administration 2000

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04-02-2010, 03:42 PM	#41
Jmac84 Member Join Date: Nov 2009	I'm liking everything I'm hearing about him on here. Hopefully Mick can reel him in.

04-06-2010, 10:55 AM	#42
BearcatAlum1 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton	Burton will be visiting Cincinnati Friday, April 9. If you see him on campus, give him a shout out.

04-09-2010, 11:31 AM	#43
BearcatAlum1 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton	Burton's aunt said he had to cut his visit short in order to make it back to California to attend an awards banquet. Burton won the "Wooden Award." John R. Wooden Award Committee Chooses 2010 High School Players of the Year Southern California’s Top High School Players to be Honored at April 9 Wooden Award Gala LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 5, 2010) – The John R. Wooden Award® Committee today announced the seven outstanding high school basketball players who will receive the 2010 John R. Wooden High School Player of the Year Award: Bryce Jones, Woodland Hills Taft HS (City Section); Tyler Lamb, Santa Ana Mater Dei HS (Division I); Alex Varner, Rialto Eisenhower HS (Division II); Deonte Burton, Compton Centennial HS (Division III); Allen Crabbe, Los Angeles Price HS (Division IV); Wesley Saunders, Los Angeles Windward School (Division V); and Jon Conley, Los Angeles Ribet Academy (Division VI) Each winner will receive a plaque, $300 in his name donated to his high school’s athletic fund, and will be recognized during the John R. Wooden Award Gala that also honors college basketball’s players of the year and Billy Donovan, Florida men’s basketball coach and the 2010 Legends of Coaching recipient. Chosen by a panel of local area prep sports experts, the John R. Wooden Award High School Player of the Year Award is presented annually to the most valuable player in each of the six California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section divisions and the Los Angeles City Section. Past winners include current and former NBA and college standouts Baron Davis, Tayshaun Prince, Tyson Chandler, and Andre Miller. Bank of America continues to support The Los Angeles Athletic Club in honoring the Southland’s top players each season. Jones (16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds), an All-City and All-State player, took his team to the LA City title game in 2010. Lamb, a 2010 Parade All-American, averaged 18.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists for Mater Dei. A four-year varsity starter, Varner (17.3 ppg, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists) led Eisenhower to the Division IIA title as a senior. Burton averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists as a Centennial senior, and scored more than 2,000 points during his high school career. Crabbe led Price to a state title and was a Parade All-American and Gatorade State Player of the Year, pouring in 23 points and 10 rebounds per game. Saunders averaged 22.9 points and 10.7 rebounds for Windward as a junior. Conley, recognized as a CIF Player of the Year, led Ribet to the Division VI title, averaging 21.0 points, 13.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.8 blocks per game. About the John R. Wooden Award Created in 1976, the John R. Wooden Award is the most prestigious individual honor in college basketball. It is bestowed upon the nation’s best player at an institution of higher education who has proven to his/her university that he/she is making progress toward graduation and maintaining a cumulative 2.0 GPA. Previous winners include Michael Jordan (’84), Larry Bird (’79), Tim Duncan (’97), Candace Parker (’07 and ’08), and Blake Griffin (’09) . The Los Angeles Athletic Club has been a part of the Los Angeles community for more than 120 years. Richard “Duke” Llewellyn, Chairman of the John R. Wooden Award has been a fixture in the community, as a three-sport letterman at USC and as an administrator, for six decades. The High School Player of the Year Award recognizes the exemplary contributions made by local athletes. The High School Award has grown from recognizing a single Player of the Year in 1994 to encompassing the six divisions of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section and the Los Angeles City Section. 2010 John R. Wooden Award High School Players of the Year Division Player School CIF Los Angeles City Section Bryce Jones Taft High School CIF Southern Section Division I Tyler Lamb Mater Dei High School CIF Southern Section Division II Alex Varner Eisenhower High School CIF Southern Section Division III Deonte Burton Centennial High School CIF Southern Section Division IV Allen Crabbe Price High School CIF Southern Section Division V Wesley Saunders Windward High School CIF Southern Section Division VI Jon Conley Ribet Academy http://www.woodenaward.com/?p=769

04-09-2010, 12:47 PM	#44
milfordcats Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008	So did he cancel his visit or was it just shortened?

04-10-2010, 10:57 PM	#50
BearcatAlum1 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton	Deonte will not be making his return visit this weekend.

04-12-2010, 08:59 AM	#53
cincycpaw Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007	Let's be a bit realistic. No award would keep a kid from visiting a place he really wants to go. Of course, he may have already made up his mind that UC is for him, but I don't think this looks very good.