Could Michael Beasley Really End Up at NC State or FSU?

With Bobby Huggins headed to West Virginia, the status of Kansas State's great recruiting class has come into doubt. Namely top dog Michael Beasley. Beasley, who has already shunned Charlotte to go to K-State, may be looking elsewhere to start his college career. There was word earlier today that Beasley was to honor his commitment to K-State. Now, it seems, that was just his mom talking and he hasn't made up his mind. After all, if not for Huggins [or Wildcat assistant Delonte Hill], there would have been a snowball's chance in Hades that Beasley would have even considered Kansas State.

"I haven't [asked to be released from Kansas State] yet," Beasley said after the Nike Hoop Summit game in Memphis, Tenn. However, it appeared he was unaware of the Wildcats' promotion of Martin, as he said, "I'm waiting to see who gets the job first. "I haven't talked to [Huggins] yet. He had to do what was best for him, but he still didn't look out for his recruits. He supposedly had the best recruiting class in the nation, but he didn't look out for us."

So, the door is still open in the Beasley sweepstakes. A door that could open up to the ACC. Out of Beasley's mouth came this:

"I'm really thinking about Memphis right now. NC State and Florida State, too"

Wow! I understand Memphis because John Calapari is a wizard at recruiting. But NC State or Florida State? That would be a coup for either program. NC State is trying to quickly rebuild it's nest and has one of their best recruiting classes in recent years coming. Florida State loses Al Thornton and is trying to take the next step to being relevant in hoops. After all, rival Florida is now winning basketball championships. Memphis, NC State and FSU have coaches who has been head coaches at the NBA level.

Beasley is no stranger to moving around. Dude has been to six high schools in five states ... including schools in both Florida and North Carolina.