http://www.diehardsport.com/college-...adidas-school/

"Adidas very much looks out. They take care of me and my team and they talk to me about things. They make me feel welcome. I know a lot of the reps and a lot of the head guys. (I'm) definitely going to an Adidas school"- Jaylen Brown, #2 player in the class of 2015

Now we have no shot at this guy and aren't even in it- me bringing this up really has nothing to do with Brown specifically. I just thought this would further illustrate what a role shoe companies can potentially play in college basketball recruiting. We are one of only two Adidas schools in the SEC (Texas A&M obviously the other). Given that and Howland and McCray's ties to Adidas and the Adidas AAU circuit, you have to think that could help us sign some high profile players in the future.

Just thought this was worth mentioning again and put into the perspective of what Jaylen Brown said...