Robert Upshaw, C - FRESNO ST.

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If Frank Martin takes the South Carolina job, look for Kansas State commit Robert Upshaw - a 2012 center - to re-open his recruitment.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/96162/robert-upshaw

If it happens, wonder if Lavin gives him a call. FWIW from Fresno, CA 
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I believed Louisville and G'town were finalists in Upshaw's recruitment. I wouldn't be surprised to see them get involved again. I also hope Lavin reaches out to Upshaw, if he reopens his recruitment.
 
It's a done deal, as far as Martin to the capital city. I'm sure we'll be shortly hearing news on Upshaw. If he does indeed back out, then I hope Lavin is immediately on the horn.
 
I was just about to ask if he signed an LOI and found this

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...shaw-who-is-smarter-than-the-average-recruit/

Why Robert Upshaw (who?) is smarter than the average recruit
Rob Dauster Mar 26, 2012, 2:27 PM EDT
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Dear every recruit in the country:

You guys know Robert Upshaw, right? He’s the 6-foot-11, 250 lb, high school senior that lives out in Fresno, CA, and is supposed to be attending Kansas State in the fall. Ring a bell?

Well, with the reports that Frank Martin could/is/will be/may end up at South Carolina by tomorrow, it appears that Upshaw won’t be heading to Manhattan after all. Why? Because when he signed with the Wildcats, he didn’t sign a National Letter of Intent, he signed an aid agreement.

When you sign an NLI, you have to go through the university to get a release in order to attend a different school, even if the head coach decides to leave. That’s just the way it is. The NCAA believes that you should be signing with the school because of what they offer academically when we all know that you will be signing with the coach because of what he offers athletically. Simply put, an NLI legally binds you to a school, not the coach.

Which is why what Upshaw did is so smart.

A financial aid agreement legally guarantees that you will be getting a scholarship, but it doesn’t bind you to the school. In other words, you are free to go anywhere else if you choose, but if you do decide to go to the school that you signed with, they will be paying for your scholarship. And with Martin potentially leaving Kansas State, Upshaw is free to re-open his recruitment. His list was narrowed down to Louisville, Georgetown, Fresno State and Kansas State when he committed, for what it’s worth.

So be smart, recruits. Don’t sign an NLI. Don’t be Joseph Young or Walter Pitchford. Control your own future and sign an aid agreement.
 
I think he would've gotten a release by K-State, if he had signed an LOI. I wouldn't be too surprised to see Upshaw follow Martin to South Carolina after reading this particular article.  
 
from that video i have deduced that he's got an incredible shot from within a foot of the basket :silly:
 
I think he would've gotten a release by K-State, if he had signed an LOI. I wouldn't be too surprised to see Upshaw follow Martin to South Carolina after reading this particular article.  
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Given Martin's comments on CBS yesterday, i wouldn't be too suprised to find out that Martin's paying him big bucks to make the move with him. Gotta take his girlfriend to the movies, after all.
 
I think he would've gotten a release by K-State, if he had signed an LOI. I wouldn't be too surprised to see Upshaw follow Martin to South Carolina after reading this particular article.  
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Given Martin's comments on CBS yesterday, i wouldn't be too suprised to find out that Martin's paying him big bucks to make the move with him. Gotta take his girlfriend to the movies, after all.
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What comments?
 
I think he would've gotten a release by K-State, if he had signed an LOI. I wouldn't be too surprised to see Upshaw follow Martin to South Carolina after reading this particular article.  
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Given Martin's comments on CBS yesterday, i wouldn't be too suprised to find out that Martin's paying him big bucks to make the move with him. Gotta take his girlfriend to the movies, after all.
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What comments?
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I believe it's in reference to Martin mentioning a "father figure" who gave money to Jamar Samuels. Martin seemed to not have a problem with it.

Here is a link of the story....

http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/2474
 
Doubtful that it will happen, but I'd love to see our staff reach out to this kid. Always gotta monitor kids affected by the coaching carousel. 
 
I think he would've gotten a release by K-State, if he had signed an LOI. I wouldn't be too surprised to see Upshaw follow Martin to South Carolina after reading this particular article.  
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Given Martin's comments on CBS yesterday, i wouldn't be too suprised to find out that Martin's paying him big bucks to make the move with him. Gotta take his girlfriend to the movies, after all.
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What comments?
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I believe it's in reference to Martin mentioning a "father figure" who gave money to Jamar Samuels. Martin seemed to not have a problem with it.

Here is a link of the story....

http://campuscorner.kansascity.com/node/2474
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It went further then that. He also admitted that, when he was still a high school coach, he floated money to some of his players who had gone on to college. Obviously, he did not mention any names.
 
Saw a report on ESPN tha Robert Upshaw officially de-committed from KState. Anybody know what schools he favors? Are we getting a shot?
 
Saw a report on ESPN tha Robert Upshaw officially de-committed from KState. Anybody know what schools he favors? Are we getting a shot?
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I haven't seen him discuss any schools since his decommitment from K-State. I know he's going to be playing overseas from April 4th-13th, so I don't expect to hear much from his camp until he returns.

I'm hoping Lavin attempts (I believed he reached out to Upshaw at one point) to get involved in his recruitment.
 
 Odd recruitment..l
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He's already got an NBA body, so he can technically go anywhere and probably get drafted.

But I'm clinging to the notion until Sunday that since he kept his commitment so close to the vest last time, maybe he'll surprise everyone and pop for us.
 
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