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Of course it is a disadvantage for a player from a small town like Eastland, Tx (Pop. 3769) who has not played against top competition. But that is not to say it can't be done. Two recent examples immediately come to mind. Texas A&M's Joseph Jones of Normangee, Tx (Pop. 719) as a true Freshman started in all 31 games, ranked second on the team in scoring with 12.7 points per game and dunks (18) and led the Aggies in rebounding (7.3), field goal percentage (.577), blocked shots (39), and three-point plays (16). He posted seven double-doubles, the most by a Big 12 freshman, and scored 10 or more points 23 times, also setting the A&M freshman record by completing 103 free throws. His performance earned him honorable mention All-Big 12 honors and a place on the Big-12 All-Freshman team, with CollegeInsider.Com also naming him to their Freshman All-America team. Oklahoma State's James Anderson of Junction City, Arkansas (Pop. 721) made an immediate impact, scoring 29 points in his first collegiate game, a 104–48 win over Prairie View.[2] Anderson would continue his strong play, averaging 13.3 points per game. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 selection and a member of the Big 12 All-Rookie team.

I saw Franklin when he played for the Duncanville AAU team. He played on the wing facing the basket in the only game I saw.

You people are freakin' delusional. You all are obviously "Sheening" to epic proportions. We are done. D - O - N - E!!!!

Is SGP's Washburn the same one who went to Duncanville?

More impressive than 32 ppg is this quote:

Has anyone seen him play? DMN story

Hopefully our players realize the depth of talent in NCAA basketball today. Even in Div II. Panhandle State in 2008

3,000 Mean Green, 4,000 Tech fans.

North Texas vs current CUSA teams under coach Jones: SMU.........0-2 (SMU was in the WAC at the time) Houston...0-3 (Houston was in the WAC for one of the wins) Tulsa........2-0 Rice..........2-0 Memphis..0-1 Total 4-6 vs current CUSA teams Total 4-3 vs CUSA In fairness, it must be pointed out that the two losses to SMU and one of the losses to Houston came during Coach Jones first two seasons, when it was difficult to recruit coming after so many seasons with 20+ losses. Note that SMU had room to schedule North Texas when SMU had a real coach and North Texas averaged four wins a year.

Chico means boy in Spanish. I hope we call him Mike.

Not sure if it makes any difference or not, but we are not talking about tie-breakers for regular season Sun Belt champions. There is no such title. The winner of the Conference Tournament is the Sun Belt Champion.

The last time we played UT, Head Coach Rick Barnes said Johnny Jones has done a great job with his team. Just like he has every year since he has been there. He said it on a Fox Southwest interview.

North Texas plays at least an average schedule for it's level. The schedule is, of course, out of balance in that most of the good teams are road games instead of at home. To remedy this, we need to draw more fans. Wichita State drew 10,228 for it's game with Newman. That is how they are able to schedule TCU and Tx Tech at home. The athletic department can only do so much. We, the fans, get the home schedule that we deserve.

It could be the end of the Shootout in Denton. If so, it will have an impact on recruiting. I remember reading about Dominique Johnson being very impressed with the North Texas campus and BB facilities after playing in the shootout.

After a wait of one year and three games, I finally saw my player in action. RS Freshman Aaron Fortenberry played offensive Right Tackle in at least parts of three offensive series, for a total of about eight plays. He was not guilty of any penalties and no one blew past him.