Recruiting Thread
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BShark said:
https://247sports.com/Player/Will-Baker-46038385
https://247sports.com/Player/Greg-Brown-46035701
KU checking in today. KU is “making Baker a priority” per his coach.
If we make the effort, this should come down to us and ole Roy.
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BShark said:
I don’t think we have had a post player like Dedric in awhile. The combination of skill and length is tremendous.
I think his skill is really really good, our frontline is going to be so much better next year not the worries that we have this year. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Got a question guys. - -So Silvio coming in at the start of the 2nd semester , so is he losing an entire Freshman year even though he didn’t come till the start of the 2nd semester? - or will he have like 3 1/2 years eligible that he could play – -? - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Jayballer54 said:
Got a question guys. - -So Silvio coming in at the start of the 2nd semester , so is he losing an entire Freshman year even though he didn’t come till the start of the 2nd semester? - or will he have like 3 1/2 years eligible that he could play – -? - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
His half semester is his freshman year. He’ll have 3 years of eligibility left after the season.
Cunliffe is in a similar situation, he was a Soph this year and if he’s still here next season will be a Jr
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Self watched Agbaji tonight. Agbaji will be at the game tomorrow.
Oklahoma State offered him today.
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@BShark Wow, he has a pretty good basketball mind sitting next to him.
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For those with 247 VIP there are some good comments in the article about the offer.
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I’d love to have him if there’s a spot available. Could be a RS candidate, but projects nicely as a 3 and D wing. And is a plus positional rebounder.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
I’d love to have him if there’s a spot available. Could be a RS candidate, but projects nicely as a 3 and D wing. And is a plus positional rebounder.
I think so too but apparently that’s not how he is being recruited. Then again, I guess you can’t tell most kids “you will likely rs”.
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I mean if he’s good enough to play, play him. But I thought that was unusual too from Self. But I’d definitely RS him if he was like the 12th man.
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@FarmerJayhawk Yeah I have a tough time seeing him break into the rotation next year but it’s always possible.
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@BShark for sure. As rapidly as he’s impoved, maybe he has a shot at passing Cunliffe. But he won’t play in front of Dotson, Grimes, Langford/Vick/Newman, or Garrett.
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Maybe we offered because Sam won’t be back. We’ve certainly brought this up before
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BeddieKU23 said:
Maybe we offered because Sam won’t be back. We’ve certainly brought this up before
Would take this swap in a heartbeat.
Agbaji really seems to be a Self player whereas Cunliffe is basically the opposite. Agbaji is a blue collar wearing, lunch pail carrying sunofagun.
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@BeddieKU23 that very well could he. Self seems like he’s about done with Sam. Ogbaji seems like a better fit.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
@BShark for sure. As rapidly as he’s impoved, maybe he has a shot at passing Cunliffe. But he won’t play in front of Dotson, Grimes, Langford/Vick/Newman, or Garrett.
He looks like more of a pure 3 to me. Could play small ball 4 in a pinch. So I don’t think he is really competing with most of these guys for pt per se, but we are mostly on the same page anyway.
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@BShark I agree. I see some Releford in him actually, but he’s a better shooter.
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Let’s hope the guys coming in have a competitive nature and want to win games.
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They definitely do. All are really good competitors.
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I’ve heard nothing but good things about Dotson in that regard.
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So reading more about the 6’5 SF – Ochai Agbaji so, seriously - - how of a legit option is he? - -I know we offered yesterday, and how serious do we think he would be considering coming to KU and or committing to us. - -really good 3-4 year player obviously going to rise in the rankings some? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@Jayballer54 he’s legit pending Vick and Newman’s decisions. As of now, there technically isn’t a spot for him since we’re full. But we almost certainly will since at least one of those guys will leave, and Cunliffe may transfer again too. So he’s a really nice developmental prospect who I’d love to see RS year 1 if he’s like the 12th man. He won’t be in a hurry. He’ll take visits before making a choice, presumably after we know what some guys are doing. Also, he’ll have no impact on Langford whatsoever.
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Glad we finally offered. Let’s see how this plays out. The tea leaves on this one certainly feel as if we are going to see roster turnover on the perimeter and have a need for him. If he’s as good a shooter as his video’s look I definitely see why they are interested
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If I were the kid’s family, I’d look Self in the eye and ask, “If my kid comes to Kansas, works his tail off, and is a starter by his junior year. But you will still look to recruit over him, and you’ll bump him out of the starting lineup, if the next OAD flavor of the month is available, correct?”
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I’d reply, “We will continue to recruit the best players we can to fill out the roster giving us the best chance at a national championship. Competition makes us all better, therefore starting positions are earned not given. If you come in and earn a starting position it’s yours to lose on merit, not to a promise.”
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FarmerJayhawk said:
@Jayballer54 he’s legit pending Vick and Newman’s decisions. As of now, there technically isn’t a spot for him since we’re full. But we almost certainly will since at least one of those guys will leave, and Cunliffe may transfer again too. So he’s a really nice developmental prospect who I’d love to see RS year 1 if he’s like the 12th man. He won’t be in a hurry. He’ll take visits before making a choice, presumably after we know what some guys are doing. Also, he’ll have no impact on Langford whatsoever.
OK , I understand what you saying , or at least I think I do , if Vick OR Newman leaves then we would have that opening for him right? - -However I’m not sure how him committing would not effect Romeo. - -I mean like you said If Vick or Newman leave there is the spot - -BUT if that’s the case he would take the one spot that we would have available right? - Then no spots open for Romeo - -how would that then work out? - -I think with the way thing are going I really am starting to think unless he gets it turned around - -I would think Vick is coming back. - - At this point right now I think a lot more chance Newman leaves then Vick ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@Jayballer54 Point being, you don’t worry about scholarship numbers. If one of Vick or Newman decide to stay, then Ogbaji commits, then Romeo calls up Self and wants to commit, then you make a spot. Scholarships aren’t guaranteed year to year, so Self could pull someone like Sam aside and tell him, “hey, we feel like it would be best for both parties to go our separate ways. Also, you’re getting exactly no PT next season with Romeo, Garrett, Grimes, and maybe Vick ahead of you on the depth chart.” I do agree with you in that it’s more likely Vick comes back than Newman, which at this point I hope Newman comes back over Vick. Could start Newman at PG pretty easily, with he and Grimes splitting time on the ball. Also would be nice to have a veteran presence back there. The possibility of starting 3 freshmen has me really nervous. Also having a lineup of Newman, Grimes, and Langford and all that firepower makes my spine tingle. Come to think of it, that probable starting five is absolutely insane.
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Did you forget Charlie Moore?
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No, if we have all those guys then Moore won’t play much. Same reason I left Ogbaji out.
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@FarmerJayhawk Dotson will be on the ball I would bet, not Grimes.
Forcing a guy to transfer is part of the deal. Self’s pushed guys out before. But Cunliffe has already burned a redshirt year to come here. That would be pretty disappointing if he got pushed out.
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I respectfully disagree. I would not be surprised to see Moore start at PG until Dotson gets acclimated.
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I’m in the camp that thinks Dotson will be too good to keep out of the starting lineup. His ball handling and driving ability will be the best on the team by far.
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I will be completely shocked if Dotson isn’t a starter from Day-1.
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JayHawkFanToo said:
I respectfully disagree. I would not be surprised to see Moore start at PG until Dotson gets acclimated.
Ya I was kind of thinking the same thing. - Would not surprise me at all if Moore at least starts the first few games then Dotson take over the spot a little later in the season.
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I’d be MORE shocked if Grimes didn’t start from day one then I would be shocked with Dotson - - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@Jayballer54 I’m with @BeddieKU23 on this. While Moore could get the nod a few games early, I think the talent difference between he and Moore is more than Grimes perhaps Vick/Newman. But it sounds like we all are expecting a lot from the freshman.
Try this … If Vick and Newman are gone, and no Langford, could Moore, Dotson and Grimes all start? Lots of ball handling there.
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HighEliteMajor said:
@Jayballer54 I’m with @BeddieKU23 on this. While Moore could get the nod a few games early, I think the talent difference between he and Moore is more than Grimes perhaps Vick/Newman. But it sounds like we all are expecting a lot from the freshman.
If Dotson wasn’t the starter at PG to start the season I think it would be Grimes that beats him out. Nothing against Charlie, I just don’t think he’s a point guard yet. He’s an option if we need it and somehow Devon or Quentin was behind Self’s learning curve or he wanted to send a message to them. I’m still kind of puzzled at the Moore signing with how we recruited over him. Charlie has some Frank scoring ability in him and hopefully can become more Nic Moore or Sr Mason later in his career for us.
I know the staff did an unbelievable job establishing relationships with Devon & Quentin but let’s be real, Self doesn’t land 2 McDonald’s All American’s without giving them some kind of promise of playing time. Both of those recruitment’s were contentious and they could have gone somewhere else to play 30 minutes a game.
Try this … If Vick and Newman are gone, and no Langford, could Moore, Dotson and Grimes all start? Lots of ball handling there.
Ouch, small lineup but certainly not out of the realm of possibility. I think Self would sign another guard in that situation because you can’t see Self having no point guard depth again like he’s dealing with this season.
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HighEliteMajor said:
@Jayballer54 I’m with @BeddieKU23 on this. While Moore could get the nod a few games early, I think the talent difference between he and Moore is more than Grimes perhaps Vick/Newman. But it sounds like we all are expecting a lot from the freshman.
Try this … If Vick and Newman are gone, and no Langford, could Moore, Dotson and Grimes all start? Lots of ball handling there.
Oh I agree for sure, and I also agree with what was said, what I was saying that for the 1st few games to start the season you will more likely then not see Moor get the start. I have no doubt it won’t take long for Devon to take hi spot - -Been a big Dotson fan from the get go.
Ya your right I think there is a lot being expected - - I just hope not TO MUCH. pretty easy to expect to much too early.- -no mater the talent - -they are still Freshmen - gonna take a period to adjust no matter what. - -Look at the talent Kentucky has this year with their Freshmen - but still I agree with you 100%
Ya that would be some ball handling for sure - -yet I hope it doesn’t out like that , hopefully Vick and or Langford will be here - -at least one or the other- - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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JayHawkFanToo said:
I respectfully disagree. I would not be surprised to see Moore start at PG until Dotson gets acclimated.
Ah. I probably wasn’t clear. I was assuming in that case Newman would be back and start at PG, sharing duties with Grimes.
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JayHawkFanToo said:
I respectfully disagree. I would not be surprised to see Moore start at PG until Dotson gets acclimated.
Moore isn’t quite Cunliffe but I don’t think he is a guy that ever starts in an ideal world. He just isn’t all that good.
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HighEliteMajor said:
@Jayballer54 I’m with @BeddieKU23 on this. While Moore could get the nod a few games early, I think the talent difference between he and Moore is more than Grimes perhaps Vick/Newman. But it sounds like we all are expecting a lot from the freshman.
Try this … If Vick and Newman are gone, and no Langford, could Moore, Dotson and Grimes all start? Lots of ball handling there.
I think Self would go with Dotson, Grimes and Garrett. I hope it doesn’t come to this though.
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@BShark it shouldn’t. Heard today that Newman has at least expressed interest in coming back, as to tell the staff not to give away his spot. What a coup that would be!
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BeddieKU23 said:
HighEliteMajor said:
@Jayballer54 I’m with @BeddieKU23 on this. While Moore could get the nod a few games early, I think the talent difference between he and Moore is more than Grimes perhaps Vick/Newman. But it sounds like we all are expecting a lot from the freshman.
If Dotson wasn’t the starter at PG to start the season I think it would be Grimes that beats him out. Nothing against Charlie, I just don’t think he’s a point guard yet. He’s an option if we need it and somehow Devon or Quentin was behind Self’s learning curve or he wanted to send a message to them. I’m still kind of puzzled at the Moore signing with how we recruited over him. Charlie has some Frank scoring ability in him and hopefully can become more Nic Moore or Sr Mason later in his career for us.
I know the staff did an unbelievable job establishing relationships with Devon & Quentin but let’s be real, Self doesn’t land 2 McDonald’s All American’s without giving them some kind of promise of playing time. Both of those recruitment’s were contentious and they could have gone somewhere else to play 30 minutes a game.
Try this … If Vick and Newman are gone, and no Langford, could Moore, Dotson and Grimes all start? Lots of ball handling there.
Ouch, small lineup but certainly not out of the realm of possibility. I think Self would sign another guard in that situation because you can’t see Self having no point guard depth again like he’s dealing with this season.
Remember how Nic Moore didn’t really work out at the university games? Admittedly in a small sample size. This is my worry with Charlie.
Everything I’ve read indicates Self promised pt and starting positions to Dotson and Grimes. Some people aren’t going to believe that and I get it. Obviously if things don’t work out, Self can change the line-up. Initially they will start though.
If no Langford, Vick and Newman I definitely see Self adding another guard (plus hopefully Agbaji). No idea who it would be at this point. Maybe a grad transfer but that could be a tough sell for a grad transfer to come somewhere to be depth. We saw how the stache flaked out in that situation.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
@BShark it shouldn’t. Heard today that Newman has at least expressed interest in coming back, as to tell the staff not to give away his spot. What a coup that would be!
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The doge meme is the best non-KU meme and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise.
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@FarmerJayhawk looks like my dog when he sees the prairie dogs out my car window, or if I crack the window he can hear them squeaking.
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But yeah Newman coming back would be incredible. He has really turned a corner and I could only imagine him after another off season.
