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Deacon Dump 7/20: Johnson finishes up summer league, football recruiting keeps rolling

Quick night-time link dump, sorry for the delay guys it's been a busy day.

Recruiting: USC paves way for next Jeffery | GoGamecocks
Check out this recruiting roundup from the State as the Deacs are looking at a number of players including Detric Allen, Mario Jones, Neil Basford, Justin Parker and Kareem Martin according to the article

Bulls conclude Vegas Summer league - Chicago Bulls Confidential
Johnson played almost exclusively at SF in Summer League averaging 16.6 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 39.7% from the field (get all Bulls stats here). His shooting percentage was scary as was his turnover percentage, but Johnson showed the ability to make plays for others as well as get to the free throw line. Johnson clearly needs to improve his shot which was his largest weakness by a good margin. He shot 15% fromt he three point line, and most of his misses were on jumpers. His ability to improve his shot will decide whether Johnson becomes an absolute steal or a mediocre player.

Sean Payton guest authors Monday Morning QB for Peter King - SI.com
4. I think Jim Grobe and his coaching staff have done a great job at Wake Forest. We drafted two of their players this season, safety Chip Vaughn and linebacker Stanley Arnoux, and both are impressive young men.

The Longmont Times-Call
"Alphonso is so outgoing," Niepold said. "When we got over there, he was doing push-up contests with the kids in the village. He was teaching them how to do certain dances, he was singing with them. The guys were really involved with the kids in the village where we were building the house."