I saw there were quite a few questions tagged onto the Muniru/Creek post by Osterman. I've done a little research on the Brandon Dawson question and have a few other answers on some other things for you.

First, Angel Garcia: This was a guy who really fell off media radar after East Chicago beat North Central to win that championship, if you ask me. I think it was largely due to the Tyler Zeller and Jordan Hulls hype going into the 2007-2008 seasons, and at its conclusion. I was fortunate enough to be at that game back in '07, and I was really impressed with him. The current Memphis Tiger had some of the best offensive post fundamentals I've seen in a while. I think what really made him a blue-chipper was his ability to step back and hit the three-ball consistently, making him a versatile 5. He got up and down the floor very well. Rick Pitino was in attendance and at the time, word was Louisville had a good lead on him. I remember talking with one person down on the floor during the game who felt Garcia had better lateral movement on the defensive end than Oden did when he was at Lawrence North. Indiana, Lousiville, Iowa, Wisconsin and Memphis were the schools to offer Garcia. Due to a knee sprain and some academic circumstances in Puerto Rico and East Chicago, the to-be sophomore sat out this past season without gaining a redshirt year.

Maurice Creek's SAT: While nothing has been made public, one possible reason for Creek taking the SAT at one of the later dates is preparation. Most high schools offer an SAT prep class during and out of the academic year. Test scores are normally received within three weeks of taking it, so his status is probably known by some. This is probably a common idea according to many, but I just wanted to throw it out there.

Brandon Dawson: The answer to the question regarding Dawson (Gary Wallace H.S.) is that reportedly Indiana has offered him. According to bucknuts.com, Ohio State's version of Peegs, the to-be junior has received offers from IU, Purdue, UCLA, Minnesota and Georgetown (as of May 18). While no formal offer has come from Butler, Ohio State, Illinois, Iowa State and USC, they remain in the picture. Dawson said he's formed a "really good relationship" with Tom Crean and likes the campus. Dawson averaged 17.3 PPG as a sophomore at Wallace.

Thanks, be safe and have a nice holiday.

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