Chris Dokish, Georgetown Recruiting, Jeff Borzello, Notre Dame Recruiting, Zach Smart

NATE LUBICK CLEARS THE AIR FOR NBE

Hoyas still in line to have services of NE Playaz versatile big man in 2010

Springfield, Mass-All day, word of Nate Lubick de-committing from Georgetown hung around town, as well as gyms in Philadelphia, Reading and other points where college basketball coaches have gathered during the opening of the July evaluation period.

NBE debunked the rumor, following Lubick’s game with the NE Playaz today.

“I’m committed to Georgetown,” said Lubick, a big shooter who’s been working on improving his quickness and ability to defend different positions this summer.

When asked if he was considering re-opening his options, Lubick shook his head repeatedly, giving a quick “no.”

The rumor began to circulate on Wednesday evening and seemed to be confirmed on Thursday in Philadephia.

“He is re-opening his recruitment,” a source told NBE’s Jeff Borzello at the Reebok All-American Camp in the Philadelphia University Gallagher Center.

Asked by NBE’s Chris Dokish this morning to comment, NE Playaz head coach John Carroll stated, “Right now Nate is committed to Georgetown. What he does in the future is up to Nate. If you know what I’m saying. Is that a fair way to say it?”

Still, others continued to speculate on Lubick’s future.

One major college assistant head coach at the event, who is not recruiting Lubick, predicted to us rather matter-of-factly, “He will [de-commit], plus he will eventually go to Duke”.

A source with knowledge says that Lubick was considering Michigan and UCLA strongly before choosing Georgetown, but does not know where he will be looking for a second destination if he does open it back up.

Notre Dame could be a possibility, the source indicated.

However, that speculation can seemingly be put to rest after talking with Lubick today at the BasketBull First Eight event. Shortly after spending a few moments with NBE, it almost seemed fitting that John Thompson III, the head coach of Georgetown, would enter the Mass Mutual Center and take his position courtside to see the action, no doubt looking forward to seeing his prized recruit, future Hoya Nate Lubick, in action this afternoon.

-Zach Smart, Chris Dokish and Jeff Borzello contributed to this report