Friday Morning Dump

Sorry for the late start today, internet issues.

- RIP Michael Jackson.



- Rumors are flying that Ricky Rubio doesn't want to stay in Minnesota, and this article from Spanish newspaper Marca is the reason why.

- John Wall got a qualifying test score.

- Chase Budinger was a big-time recruit coming out of high school, and considered a possible lottery pick this year. He fell to the second round. TrueHoop explains why.

- Steve Nash to the Knicks? Or maybe Rubio?

- Renardo Sidney's meeting with the NCAA has been pushed back.

- Former Michigan coach Brian Ellerbe joins the George Washington staff as an assistant.

- A second person has been charged in the Rick Pitino extortion plot.

- Former Xavier guard Stanley Burrell goes off on Xavier fans and Sean Miller via Twitter. Bill Simmons goes off on Mike Dunleavy via Twitter.

- Purdue signs a recruit.

- Tom Crean's busy summer.

- I'm not sure this is the best name for a company.

- This is funny.

- This kid has lost his mind. Over World of Warcraft. Yea, the internet's not addictive. My biggest question? WTF is he doing with the remote at 1:12?