Herb Pope Shot

Herb Pope is one of the more talented but troubled recruits in the 2007 recruiting class (4th team Parade All-American). He drew interest from teams like Pitt, Texas, UConn, Louisville, Memphis and tons of other schools. The problem was a questionable attitude and even more questionable view towards academics. That caused most schools to back away (with regrets) from the 6'9" power forward with an excellent scoring touch and some toughness.

New Mexico State Head Coach Reggie Theus eventually convinced him to sign with the Aggies.

Now comes news that Pope was shot this morning.

According to Aliquippa Police Chief Ralph Pallante, Pope was shot four times - twice in the abdomen, once in the lower left arm and once in the thigh - around 3 a.m. Saturday in Aliquippa.

He was taken to Aliquippa Hospital and then flown to UPMC Presbyterian by Life-Flight helicopter. His condition was unknown as of 1 p.m.

Police said Pope stated that he was at a party on 8th Avenue in Aliquippa, but did not know who shot him.

Pope is now reportedly recovering in the Pittsburgh hospital.

This incident follows a very embarrassing display of unsportsmanship and general bad behavior after his team's collapse and loss in a state high school championship game this past week.

Pope was supposed to be going to Chicago today for the Roundball Classic all-star game.