Here is another update from the NBA Camp. If you notice when you read/see any recent interview he almost always mentions SJU first in terms of schools he is considering. Never fails. I don't think that is a coincidence:
http://recruitingspotlight.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/recruiting-notes-from-the-nbpa-top-100-camp-day-one/Ricardo Gathers ¦ Rank: #31 ¦ Power Forward ¦ 2012
On the schools recruiting him the hardest: “St. John’s, Syracuse, LSU, Baylor, Texas, Oregon, Cal.”
On who he’s considering: “Them schools definitely… Kansas, Carolina.”
On what he’s looking for: “First is academics, the atmosphere of the school, will I like being on campus. Also a school that will help me expand my game and help me get to the next level.
On which coaching staff he has the best relationship with: “St. John’s and Texas. We are talking constantly and getting to know each other well.”
On his visits to Texas and St. John’s: “They were good. Texas had a beautiful campus. I just love the feeling out there. St. John’s, my aunt lives right across so I get the best of both worlds.”
On planned visits: “One to Arizona in August, one to Oregon in August… and that’s about it.”
On college guys recruiting him: “Nick Johnson, me an him be keeping in contact regularly.”
On which coaching changes have affected his recruitment: “Texas A&M, they have DJ Kennedy now. That really put them on my list.