The president of the University of Southern California challenged coach Tim Floyd to find a bigger distraction for the class of 2008 than O.J. Mayo was for the class of 2007. Many thought it couldn't be done, but Tim 'Tool Time' Floyd knocked it out the park when he signed rapper 'lil Romeo to play basketball for the Trojans. On Monday, 'Lil Romeo signed his letter of intent at a posh Beverly Hills hotel, accompanied by his music mogul father Master P.
In other Trojan news, former Southern California recruit Leonard Washington, may or may not be almost, maybe, but not quite qualified to play basketball. Kentucky has flirted with Washington ever since he was released from his letter of intent to play for USC. USC released Washington when he failed to qualify for the class of 2007.
Washington is a interior player in the mold of Chuck Hayes. If he becomes qualified, Leonard could definitely be a welcome addition to the 2008 class. According to sources, Washington has narrowed his list to Kentucky and USC.
Given that Washington is an academic question mark, it will be very important that he places himself in an environment where he can succeed, both academically and athletically. In my opinion, living in Los Angeles and playing on a team a with rapper/movie star could be just what the doctor ordered.
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