Recruiting Master Thread Part Deux
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Heh. The thing right now is that if Graham and Svi come back that’s already 6 good guards. History has shown the 6th won’t really play. So any guard pick-up would likely be entirely developmental.
The post is a log jam as well. Adding a kid like Juiston only makes sense to me if Bragg is leaving. Though Coleby/Doke/Preston/Mitch/5th post is still only 11 players when combined with 6 guards.
So that leaves 2 to fill though the end of the roster is typically not very good.
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@BShark I don’t think Garrett will get much time unless we don’t pick up another guard or we don’t land another PG. Although, if Garrett is an elite level defender, it wouldn’t hurt my feelings to throw his 6’7 frame at opposing PGs and create some havoc.
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True, the six we potentially would have would be a great collection of talent. Really would allow Self to continue to be flexible with a perimeter oriented (4 guard offense). Svi, Vick, Cunliffe, Garrett have great size, athletic ability and the ability to guard multiple positions. Having 6 guards/wings would be ideal for depth and allow Self to potentially put more pressure on teams and keep legs fresher.
I don’t think we can go into next season without getting another post. Not a single post player on the roster that doesn’t have major questions to answer. A Preston/Doke combo sounds great on paper but comes with a lot of growing pains. Coleby, solid backup especially if he can maximize his off-season with Hudy. Lightfoot ? Bragg? Boy we have a lot of uncertainty down there.
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Can someone put together a list of guys that we are actually actively recruiting? I’m out of the loop, but it doesn’t seem like there is a lot going on with us and recruiting.
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Juiston
Duval (no chance)
Right now that’s it. I’m sure we will find out a lot more over the next month since KU is now out of the tournament.
While true, I’m not sure if there is a post player KU could now get that doesn’t have question marks.
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Juiston looks a like a reliable option if he was able to transition into the system and the trip to Italy would certainly help him there. But your right overall.
As BShark said the list is small, especially until Graham/Svi/Bragg decide on their future. April will provide more clarity
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@BShark said:
Marcus Evans will transfer from Rice. This is an upgrade type transfer for the kid. Was around 20ppg first two years.
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Marcus Keene not transferring, going pro. Can’t blame him. His stock is as high as it will ever get. I expect him to get a pretty good deal to play overseas.
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I like Juiston’s game overall, but his shooting is definitely a question.
@mayjay said:
@BShark said:
Marcus Evans will transfer from Rice. This is an upgrade type transfer for the kid. Was around 20ppg first two years.
Yeah he will be a really nice pick-up for whoever gets him. Has to sit a year.
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If Graham is back, he runs point, Newman slides to the 2, with either Vick or Svi playing the 3 spot.
Garrett and Vick or Svi comes off the bench.
Doke starts at the 5. Bragg or Preston at the 4. Non-starter of Bragg and Preston comes off the bench, Coleby is the 4th big. Lightfoot grabs the extra minutes (still will need to add weight and get stronger).
Just not sure where we can fit another backcourt recruit if Graham stays. Cunliffe will be eligible and in the mix for PT at some point. Vick and Svi have to get minutes. I just don’t know where you find the time.
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I fully expect Graham & Svi will test the waters, they both could be combine invites as well. That will keep KU in limbo for any potential top player and will have us on eggshells for next year.
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@BeddieKU23 Usually things get a little clearer after the Banquet right? Which should be here in just a couple of weeks.
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@BShark I clicked on this and couldn’t find anything but a picture “slideshow”. Is there an actual interview? I’d like to hear what he has to say!
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Seems like 247 is having some issues. I watched the video already, basically he said KU was recruiting him since 8th grade, he loves Self and Townsend, would like Duval to come to KU of course.
I would just check back later maybe it will be fixed.
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@justanotherfan You expect Bragg to be here?
Preston getting NCAA clearance concerns me.
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The Weathers brothers are transferring from Miami Ohio. NE Kansas natives.
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@BShark Doesn’t sound like bad options for spots 12 and 13 on the bench… Either one could end up being a solid rotation player two years from now. Especially after meeting Hudy.
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Bragg is a significant concern.
If we don’t have Preston for academic reasons, we are back to playing four out again next year, except without Josh Jackson, whose skillset made that possible (tall enough and athletic enough to handle the defensive assignment against just about every 4 in the country). That would be… less than ideal.
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I’m learning a lot about recruits and having a good time looking them up.
Thanks for all those with insight on all of this.
Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds for next season.
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Michael seems like a baller PG but with no trey ball. Was the FOY in the MAC.
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They want KU, not surprising but good to know.
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/article141309513.html
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@BShark Miami was bad this past season, but they were solid. They would ve good insurance pieces if they don’t get better opportunities elsewhere.
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We have certainly had worse at the bottom of the roster.
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Graham was listed as a mid to late second round before the tournament and if he had continued playing like he did against MSU and Purdue and KU advanced he could have moved to early second round to late first round; however, his play against Oregon probably hurt him big time and now he is probably a late second to not-drafted. I would expect him to come back and aim for a Mason-like season to improve his stock.
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word is Barrett will be re-classifying into the 2018 class. KU will have plenty of room to sell to him… I know we are in it, but the “shady” side of recruiting is going to be a factor with him
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To quote Princess Bride, “It would take a miracle”.
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reading all that Andrew Slater posts, man its a miracle KU is able to get anyone with how much influence there is behind the scenes.
Loved that post where its better to not know “how its made”.
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Yeah pretty much.
With what I’ve seen at Bamba it makes me sad that he never considered KU.
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He better not end up at Texas
But agreed he’s going to be a problem defensively wherever he goes. Insane Wingspan
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What a waste he would be under Shaka. And yeah…preferably he won’t play KU 2-3 times next year…
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Definitely a waste. Seems like he’s big on relationships.
Shaka knew him from Team USA…
He’s friends with Quade & Diallo. I think Kentucky has the edge but they do have Richards which kind of limits his ability to play a lot. Texas, Duke can all offer him PT
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If I’m a big I run away from Duke but no doubt they will continue to land just about whoever they want.
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@BShark seems like they’ve had more sit and transfer lately than usual.
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Giles and Bolden massively underperformed. Jeter looks like a Bragg situation where people were just wrong.
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@BShark I think Bragg problem is off the court issues.
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Also playing out of position.
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@BShark yeah, still gotta catch a ball!
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@BeddieKU23 said:
He better not end up at Texas
But agreed he’s going to be a problem defensively wherever he goes. Insane Wingspan
I get the sentiment, but I kind of hope he/other top talent pick the Big12 so KU is more battle tested late in the season. KU always gets everyone’s best shot. I just wish it was a bit better to push KU to higher heights. Juices our team up to play a Durant, Beasley, Griffin, or even Heild.
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Bamba is just going to be an absolute pest for any team that plays against him. He could defensively have the impact that a Anthony Davis had. If he ends up at Kentucky we’ll play him next year anyway. He’ll make Kentucky really scary in the front-court again.
He’s not a polished offensive player so he’s really not in the mold of the players you mentioned above. He might have the most potential of anyone in the class because he plays hard and if his offensive game catches up he’s going to be a major problem for any big.
If he was going to end up in the Big-12 I wish it was anyone but Texas. Just can’t get on board liking Smart or wishing he gets talent that keeps him around
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Yeah Smart can eat dirt. Big 12 is going to be way down next year and I don’t think late recruits can change that.
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@BeddieKU23 @BShark I took a look at 247 to find out more about Bamba. Under the list all teams page, we are included but it say KU has not made an offer.
Is that true? I do not know much about recruiting sites, but this cannot be a reliable site, in my opinion: they show KU as still having C Diallo on the roster at Bamba’s position.
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We offered but Bamba never showed any interest back. Word is Bamba is an interesting dude and has really been slow with his recruiting process and doesn’t talk much to the media. He established some relationships early with Texas due to playing on Team USA, Duke, Kentucky and just stuck with them. The Michigan visit was interesting but they were never really in it.
He plays defense with a motor like Josh Jackson with a near 8 foot wingspan. It’s just not fair.
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Well I know Quinton Grimes and then the Dotson kid is surpose to be heavy KU leans - - I rad off Zags blog that Kentucky had just offered Grimes. – -So what’s peoples feelings o these guys, what’s your gut telling you on Grimes? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Man maybe just me, but I don’t think I have ever seen the amount of transfers as I’m seeing this year, seems quite a bit higher - -am I imaging this or is there an excess this year?
Just read of ESPN where there are three UNLV players transferring this yr - -not graduate transfers these are still in school : - - - Troy Baxter Jr - -A freshman guard , Zion Morgan , A freshman guard & Jalen Poyser , a Sophomore guard. - - I can’t begin to name them all, just seems like a lot of kids.
I know Freeman from Baylor - - -The guard from Oklahoma- - - plus another player from the league from the Big 12 just many many players.- - -What you think is going on? – Why so many? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer54 The number of transfers has been increasing every year. I did a Google search on “increase in basketball transfers” and there was an article in 2012 about the increase, then another one from 2014, and this 2017 Sports Illustrated article on how it is changing things:
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Like @BeddieKU23 said KU was interested in Bamba, he just never reciprocated that interest.
Oh and https://twitter.com/coreyevans_10/status/847569195533385728 I would bet it’s VCU, but good that KU has shown interest.
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There are more transfers every year.
Part of it is the widely-held perception on transfers. They used to be viewed very negatively, like divorced people used to be treated.
But as it has become more common, the negative perception has died down, just like with divorced people, too.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 I agree with your basic take on Graham and Svi. However, Svi is holding and believe he can improve his stock next year. He’ll be fine and will at least get some of that European money.
I do want to address your 4 spot issue. We will have a complete nightmare match-up with Billy P at the 4. He is 6-10 and plays like a freakin 3 guard. IF HCBS tries to play him at the 5, it will be a huge mistake. We have plenty of size with the other bigs at the 5. We don’t need BP at the 5. BP is looking more and more like a LeBron/KD type player.
Lastly, I guess you’re basing your academic issues on past history? I think we learned our lesson with Ayton. We tried to land Ayton and were the only team that showed any interest with him. Zona came in at the last minute and snatched him maybe due to our pause with his “academic” eligibility.
I’m not convinced Bragg can and will ever develop at this point. I do like your idea with Lightfoot and see him follow a 5th year senior type experience, call it the LL experience. Lightfoot is too light to bang inside right now. Hudy needs to Hudy-ize him. Remember, Jeff Withey never quite developed into the 5 that we all wanted. Withey never gained the weight needed to really bang, even though he did. However, Withey had those volleyball blocking skills that were perfect for his game. We also had a nasty bruiser in that little guy named Thomas Robinson.
I’m really really curious about Cunliffe. I am completely holding my breath and hope this kid is worth the transfer.
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@Crimsonorblue22 Reminds me of Mario Little. I also remember that year and how Bill Self really forced Rio into the 4. It never quite worked real well. He had moments against smaller teams, but to me Little looked like a fish out of water at the 4. Mario Little was also a 3, NOT a 4 and it showed in his game too.
Maybe it was Rio’s juco game that never quite translated to the D1 stage. He was overall a good player, but each time he slipped into the 3, his game always showed flashes of what could’ve been. We also got a little guard from the juco ranks name Tyrone Appleton. No disrespect to Appleton, but he was a total waste of transfer. I’m not completely sold on juco transfers yet. I’m not saying they can’t work, I’m saying it’s yet to be determined for HCBS. The only juco transfer that shined at the D1 was the kid at WSU that beat us in the 2015 tourney. Cleanthony Early was one of the best juco transfers that translated fairly well for WSU.
This is my way of saying that I’m not sure about Bill Self and juco transfer. I’m a little concerned that we even have to scour the juco ranks, but gotta do what you gotta do…I guess.
