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**Knicks4life** · 04-11-2012, 04:52 PM

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Throughout Shabazz Muhammad's recruitment, UCLA was constantly mentioned as the leader for his services. Other schools seemed to jump to the forefront, but the Bruins never really strayed from pole position.

On Wednesday, Muhammad made it official: he's headed to Westwood.

"I chose to be a Bruin," Muhammad said on ESPNU Wednesday night.

Muhammad, a 6-foot-6 wing from Bishop Gorman (Nev.), chose the Bruins over finalists Kentucky and Duke. The Blue Devils gained steam in the past couple of weeks, while some in recent weeks saw the Wildcats as the leader. Kansas, Arizona, UNLV, USC, Texas A&M and Memphis were also involved with Muhammad at one time or another.

"It's a challenge, knowing how bad they were these last two years," he said. "There's a lot of bits and pieces to make it a really great team in the future."

He is the No. 2-ranked player in the class of 2012, sitting just behind Nerlens Noel. Muhammad held the top spot for most of the past year, only moving back a notch when Noel reclassified to 2013. Muhammad is one of the hardest-working players in the country, standing out to onlookers in all-star practices in the last month.

Muhammad is a left-handed scoring machine, overpowering most defenders with his strength when he drives to the rim. He finishes extremely well, and is nearly unstoppable with his mid-range game. Moreover, he has improved his outside shooting, making him even more difficult to guard on the wing. Muhammad is constantly looking to attack the basket, and comes up big in important moments. He can also utilize back-to-the-basket moves against smaller or weaker defenders.

At UCLA, Muhammad joins top-100 prospects Kyle Anderson (No. 3) and Jordan Adams (No. 71) in Ben Howland's 2012 recruiting class. The combination of Muhammad and Anderson could be one of the most dangerous in the country next season.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...mad-picks-ucla

Nimreitz · 04-11-2012, 08:13 PM

Someone is paying those kids.

**Knicks4life** · 04-11-2012, 08:29 PM

Would not be the first time that has happen.

**Floods** · 04-11-2012, 08:42 PM

Isn't this guy supposed to be the next Kobe or some shit?

**Knicks4life** · 04-11-2012, 08:45 PM

Kobe comparison have been thrown out there but I doubt he is going to be that good, the next big thing in the league is a Canadian that is 2 or 3 years away for being eligible unless they change the rule.

**BlakeJesus** · 04-11-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Knicks4life

Kobe comparison have been thrown out there but I doubt he is going to be that good, the next big thing in the league is a Canadian that is 2 or 3 years away for being eligible unless they change the rule.

Andrew Wiggins?

**Knicks4life** · 04-11-2012, 09:07 PM

I wonder what the cause is of this recent boom in Canadian talent.

**Knick Killer** · 04-14-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Knicks4life

I wonder what the cause is of this recent boom in Canadian talent.

No idea but I love it

**roux2dope** · 04-14-2012, 10:58 AM

Another one and done.. hooray.. go get em bruins

**Porn Player** · 04-14-2012, 11:22 AM

Excited to see more of this kid.

**BlueBaron** · 04-28-2012, 09:33 PM

Surprised UCLA landed two top 5 prospects. I thought Cal had Shabazz. Oh well, best of luck to him as a Bruin.

**HKF** · 04-28-2012, 09:35 PM

Wiggins, Jabari Parker and Julian Randle are the kids I want to see.

**BlueBaron** · 04-28-2012, 09:37 PM

Is Wiggins really that good?

**Porn Player** · 04-28-2012, 10:21 PM

Wiggins is the truth.

**Knicks4life** · 11-09-2012, 06:47 PM

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@CBSSportsPac12
UCLA announces that Shabazz Muhammad has been ruled ineligible, the school plans to appeal.

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Knicks4life Too Big To Fail Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,154 Rep Power: 3012647	Re: Shabazz to UCLA Kobe comparison have been thrown out there but I doubt he is going to be that good, the next big thing in the league is a Canadian that is 2 or 3 years away for being eligible unless they change the rule. __________________ "Winning is the most important thing in my life,after breathing. Breathing first, winning next"-George Steinbrenner

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Knicks4life Too Big To Fail Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,154 Rep Power: 3012647	Re: Shabazz to UCLA I wonder what the cause is of this recent boom in Canadian talent. __________________ "Winning is the most important thing in my life,after breathing. Breathing first, winning next"-George Steinbrenner

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roux2dope I'm perfectly calm Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wauwatosa, WI Age: 31 Posts: 10,524 Rep Power: 6986292	Re: Shabazz to UCLA Another one and done.. hooray.. go get em bruins

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HKF That'll do Pigley... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 32 Posts: 49,394 Rep Power: 18493618	Re: Shabazz to UCLA Wiggins, Jabari Parker and Julian Randle are the kids I want to see. __________________ Favorite NBA players: Deron Williams, Ben Gordon, Kobe Bryant, Josh Smith, Chauncey Billups, Rudy Gay, Roy Hibbert, Jerryd Bayless, Eric Maynor, Jeff Teague, Evan Turner, DeMarcus Cousins, Epke Udoh, Kemba Walker

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