A Marcus Colbert update

Bob (Mslacat) Robinson reports that Idaho prep guard Marcus Colbert was in Bozeman last weekend. PTW wonders if he'll be tripping to Moscow anytime soon?

An update on Marcus Colbert

Marcus Colbert is a 5-foot-11 high school backcourter out of Post Falls High in Post Falls, Idaho (near Spokane) and he and his team are coming off a successful 23-5 fourth-place state finish season. The year before, the Trojans went 22-4 and won the state 5A championship.

Twice named to an All-Idaho first-teamer and a four year starter, Colbert averaged around 20 points per game in 2010-11.

Recently, PTW talked with Post Falls Coach Mike McLean who was very positive about his senior guard.

"Marcus is extremely strong, a 190 pound bowling ball like former Connecticut player Khalid El-Amin. He can get into the lane and break down defenses whether it be man or zone. He's a four year starter and a winner and leader who wills his team to play better and win. He is our    most consistent competitor."

McLean also said that Colbert is an academic qualifier.

As for recruiting, Mclean offered that "Idaho is pursuing him [Colbert] but has not offered" and added "I would be surprised if he signs early."

McLean also said that San Jose State University is not involved with Colbert.

Worth noting is that Colbert's former Post Hills teammate and fellow guard, Connor Hill, is a freshman member of the Vandal basketball team.

Tuesday and the wide world of WAC basketball

Didja hear the latest? The University of Vladivostok has submitted a petition to join the Pac-12. Hey, it's on the Pacific Ocean.

Plus, my cousin Kylie Anderson is headed to UCLA next year but everyone on the 'net is spelling her name incorrectly.

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Anyway, Bob (Mr. Mslacat) Robinson has posted that Marcus Colbert has an offer from San Jose State and interest from Idaho, as well as others in various stages of suitorship. Colbert is a 5-foot-11 guard from a town not far from Spokane.

Here's a March 2011 description from his coach as it appeared in the Idaho Statesman:

"Marcus Colbert, Post Falls Trojans
 
A two-time All-Idaho first-teamer, Colbert averaged 16 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 4.9 apg. “Can get into the lane and create for himself and teammates as well as anyone in the state,” Post Falls coach Mike McLean said of the 5-foot-10 guard"

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Andrew Maurins at Silver & Blue Sports offers an interesting numerical look at Nevada's basketball schedule.

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Jeff Goodman has a post up on Braeden Anderson containing two money quotes, no pun intended:

"For the right situation, I'll find a way to pay this year,"

and

"I've had time to look into the situation and I just want to play big-time college basketball,"

He wants to be at a power school a la Kansas.

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That was quick: Chad Rykhoek. a Texas prepster mentioned here yesterday in conjunction with Fresno State and many others, has gone with Baylor.