Tuesday's WAC basketball roundup

In an official announcement that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, Olu Ashaolu -- with degree in hand -- will use his final season of eligibility elsewhere.

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Dayton Morinaga serves up video of Assistant Coach Benjy Taylor talking about UH recruiting.

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Daniel Lyght has a bit on Fresno State's continuing search for a new head basketball coach. And in our best Chevy Chase imitation, "Generallissimo Francisco Franco is still dead."

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At Silver and Blue Sports, AW Prince offers a new 'Round The Rim' which seemingly contains some juicy recruiting details -- Wolf Pack fans will need a sub to access it.

Your Wednesday WAC Roundup

As expected, another of Bob Nash's recruits will be seeking a new landing spot:

Brian McInnis has the scoop here.

Who ultimately knows what were all the factors being considered but Gib Arnold ultimately decided taking a chance on such an individual talent ultimately wasn't worth it. He has a brand new squad, one loaded with young players and any possibility of a disruptive force on the roster was a danger he wasn't willing to take.

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New UH assistant Bengy Taylor receives a formal introduction from Dayton Morinaga here.

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Chris Murray has the draft ceiling and floor for Luke Babbitt here.

Saturday's WAC report

It's Saturday so what city is Brady Heslip in today? Will Brady, burned seriously by BC, sign a letter-of-intent or a financial agreement?

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Brian McInnis has the report on Benjy Taylor coming aboard Gib Arnold's staff, plus who the third UH assistant will be. Taylor will finally have a chance to enjoy some winter weather.

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Chris Murray has another story on Luke Babbitt and the draft. Luke, may the force be with you.

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Eastern Arizona College backcourter Mike James has decided on his college choice...and it's a surprising one. LA TECH, among many others, had offered. Go here for Anthony Ray's report  (a Rivals sub is required). This is a case of a very talented young man not ending up at the level his talent indicated so there is definitely more to this story. Who has the 411 here?