Titus Robles

No, Titus Rubles isn't a character from Shakespeare. He's a frontcourt basketball recruit who just committed to Cincinnati (here's the article, a Rivals sub is required). Rubles was mentioned in connection with Nevada a couple of years back but academics forced him to go the junior college route.

You get some blingy award if you recall this name: Titus Rubles

Does the names Titus Rubles ring any sort of bell for you, Nevada fans especially?

It was a year ago that Rubles was talking Nevada (and other schools), signed with Oral Roberts but it looks like academics detoured him to the junior college route. After a successful freshman year, he's returning to the Lone Star State. Brad Winton has the scoop:

"Titus Rubles (6-8, 205/PF) will be leaving Independence CC (KS) and heading to Blinn College in Texas for his sophomore year. Rubles averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds per game this season and was named 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Region and Jayhawk Conference Freshman of the Year"

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Rubles was named Freshman of the Year, First Team All Leagu and All Region.

PTW has no idea if any sparks of interest -- either way -- remain between the young man and Nevada but we duly note that "Coach Carter" is Rubles' favorite film..

Here's a July 2009 feature on Rubles.