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John Wall, the 6-foot-3 star basketball point guard at Raleigh Word of God, said lots of people have congratulated him on making his college decision after Baylor University hired his summer team coach. The problem is that Wall -- ranked by rivals.com as the nation's No. 1 prospect in the high school class of 2009 -- hasn't made a college decision. "I'm wide open," Wall said Monday. Wall said his college plans have not included any agreement between him and club coach Dwon Clifton, who was hired as director of player development at Baylor late last month. Wall said it's not automatic that he will also go to Baylor.

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August 19, 2008  10:37 AM ET
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Baylor's program will feel like they were screwed royally if they don't get this kid. They figured if they hire his coach as a Director of "High School Player Relations and Development", then the recruit would sign. I have nothing against Baylor, but it would serve them right. I know the same happened with M. Beasley and K-State, but schools don't need to start doing this just to get recruits.

August 19, 2008  11:47 AM ET
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if he's that wide open, they should get him the ball.

August 19, 2008  12:21 PM ET
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These guys tend to follow their coaches. It looks like Baylor really has a shot here.

August 19, 2008  02:32 PM ET
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I hope he grows another two or three inches in college, otherwise he better have Iverson's skills.

August 19, 2008  09:07 PM ET
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It won't help the team. Getting one and done players hurts the program overall.

August 20, 2008  11:02 PM ET
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Wonder who else would follow him there.

August 21, 2008  12:14 PM ET
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why, would he pick baylor, when he could go to a powerhouse school like Uk. Were he would be loved by the biggest fan base in all of college basketball!

 
August 23, 2008  02:30 PM ET
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Even if he went to UK he would be there for one year. Wouldn't do much for Baylor either.

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