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There is a chance Sam Byrd might sign with NT after blossoming at Paris JC. Loyalty does exist. Texas A&M Head Coach Melvin Watkins was the first to show interest in Antoine Wright of Lawrence Academy in Groton Mass. Wright was an unknown at the time. Now he is considered one of the top incoming Freshman in the nation. He proved his rating with his performance in the Dallas Global Games. Later Wright was recruited by Arizona, North Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, Stanford, Miami (Fla.), Maryland, Georgetown, Arizona State, UCLA, USC and many others. Wright elected to stay with A&M, hardly a big-name basketball school. The below quote from Wright was borrowed from the official Texas A& M Athletic site. "Texas A&M has been really loyal and I thought it would be a good opportunity for me," Wright said. "Even when I wasn't getting that much attention earlier this year, A&M was always there. I think I can go there and play right away. I think I can get it done in the Big 12. I've worked hard and I think I've been able to improve on my game without getting caught up in all the hype. I think Coach Watkins can help me elevate my game to the next level and get me where I want to go." Chris Jackson and Jamal Brown didn't think that way, but Sam Byrd might.

Watching Trammell coach for Ryan was a hoot. She is a very colorful character who doesn't mind showing her emotions. Everyone present at Ryan games could always hear her shouting instructions at her players and lecturing the refs when they made calls she didn't agree with.

On the day he signed for football, Cass Starks said he likes basketball just as much as football and that he would try out for basketball at North Texas. If he is healthy, I count on seeing him in uniform after football season ends. At about 6'1, he was Ryan's starting Center the last two years. His strength and physical play compensated for his lack of height. Cass may have the quickness and ball handling skills for him to successfully move to the wing and contribute at North Texas.