Nova Rings Bell

2010 recruit James Bell has made a verbal commitment to Jay Wright and Villanova. Bell is a 6'4 shooting guard from Montverde Academy in Florida. Bell is Villanova's first recruit for 2010. The tentative 2010 roster looks like this so far:
Seniors
Antonio Pena, Corey Fisher, Corey Stokes
Juniors
Maurice Sutton, Taylor King
Sophomores
Maalik Wayns, Isaiah Armwood
Freshmen
James Bell

Nets wanted Lowry

Before Nenad Krstic signed with a Russian team, the New Jersey Nets were exploring sign and trade options, and apparently Kyle Lowry was high on their list.

"But the Nets came closest to pulling the trigger with Memphis, according to someone familiar with the discussion, because the Grizzlies ($14M under the cap, as of today) could absorb a midlevel contract (assuming they were willing to give Krstic a $4-5M average), and the Nets could take a low-wage player in return. So the Nets asked for Kyle Lowry, because he only has two years left on his deal, and were rebuffed. Then they asked for Javaris Crittenton and a draft pick - which the Grizz considered, but passed."

Allen signs with Bucks

Former Villanova power forward Malik Allen has signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. This is the sixth team the 30 year-old Allen with play for in eight seasons in the NBA. He started his career in Miami and has played for Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, and New Jersey. He has career averages of 5.7 points and 3.2 rebounds.

Armwood commits

2009 recruit Isaiah Armwood has committed to attend Villanova. He is a 6'7 small forward/power forward from Montrose Christian in Baltimore, MD. Armwood joins Maalik Wayns as the second commitment for 2009. Transfer Taylor King will also be eligible to play in 2009. Armwood will add some size and athleticism to a guard-heavy team. He has an inside/outside game reminiscent of Curtis Sumpter. It is a good sign to see Jay Wright getting top recruits that aren't guards to commit to Villanova.