From good sources
Proximity to his American family played a roll. So did academics.
Interestingly enough playing two big men was huge. They went on visits and everybody indicated they played two bigs. Until in the games they didnt. Hahah
Va tech could have landed him...but the coach likely leaving killed it
Pitt was closest runner up
Playing for ewing was viewed as a plus
Early on the hoyas were not really connecting. They were told about it supposedly, and picked it up
Proximity to his American family played a roll. So did academics.
Interestingly enough playing two big men was huge. They went on visits and everybody indicated they played two bigs. Until in the games they didnt. Hahah
Va tech could have landed him...but the coach likely leaving killed it
Pitt was closest runner up
Playing for ewing was viewed as a plus
Early on the hoyas were not really connecting. They were told about it supposedly, and picked it up