St. John’s - Pace

[CL82]

Yes that Calhoun/Gay story got out there because he was such an enormous talent at the prep level and everyone wanted the kid.

Which reminds me of this classic video clip:



If you've never seen it, watch it, it's well worth it just watching Lavin struggling to keep a straight face.

 

[dehere23]

Yep. Keep in mind though it was a perfectly legal and common practice at the time.

Yes, that was my recollection as well. I'm sure other programs bit*ched about it, but would have done the same thing if they could have landed a kid like Gay.