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I know Greg personally, and have since he was in 4th grade. My family is very close to him still. Alot of info is put out in the media - some is true and some isn't. Here is what I know of Greg's situation:
1. He really does want to go to college, but has admitted to those close to him that the money would be nearly impossible to pass up were he to be a top 3 pick. This is not a Lebron situation where his family has been given whatever thay want - they are good, honest, hard-working people who make do with what they have now.
2. If he goes to college, Indiana is not high on his list right now. From talking to him right after the state finals, I can tell you that Wake is very high on his list (and most likely where Conley will go), but another school that hasn't been mentioned on here is either #1 or 2 right now - Michigan State. I also don't think he feels the need to go wherever Conley goes, but it wouldn't surprise me to see them both commit to the same school.
3. Look for Greg to make a verbal commitment before next season, with the understanding there is a decent chance he goes to the NBA.
4. Finally, Greg Oden the person is everything you read and more. He has to be the most humble kid I have ever seen - he HONESTLY doesn't think he is that good. He is a once-in-a-lifetime kid from that standpoint - consensus National Player of the Year, but as humble as when he was in 4th grade and could not play a lick.
Speaking of 4th grade - Greg had never played bball before then and was 6'0". His first AAU tourney then, the first time he caught a pass he ran with it - forgot you were supposed to dribble. He did not make a layup that whole year, and really started to become a decent player in just 7th grade. he has come so far bball-wise from the kid I met in 4th grade, but has not changed personality one bit.
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