Recruiting Thread
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@mayjay absolutely. If Vick and Newman leave and we miss on Romeo, he’ll start at the 3. It actually wouldn’t surprise me to see him start initially even if we have Romeo, a la Svi over Oubre in 2014.
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@BShark Langford would fill that role. I understand he is a 2 guard basically. But his athleticism would allow him to be a versatile Guard/Wint combo. He should be able to rebound at a high level and defend other wings just fine. At 6’6 he should be able to fill that role just fine.
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@BShark could he Dedric. Doke is going to have a monster year, probably not unlike Okafor for Duke that year. Dedric’s skill level allows him to do a bunch of things, almost all of which get buckets. Adding Langford would just make us silly.
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I expect Garrett to play a lot next year.
@Kcmatt7 @FarmerJayhawk I think Langford would be and Dedric will be excellent for us. I just don’t think either is in that junkyard dog do it all mold of those three (JJ/MKG/Justise). I do suppose Garrett could be a version of that. He won’t score as much as either of those three, but he won’t have to either.
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Mark Smith will transfer from Illinois. I remember being intrigued by him out of hs (power guard) but he had a putrid year.
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BShark said:
Mark Smith will transfer from Illinois. I remember being intrigued by him out of hs (power guard) but he had a putrid year.
Coach about to be gonzo too, Id imagine
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Lots of smoke for Haggans and UNC… Wondering if he ends up with them after the Felton fiasco
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@BeddieKU23 It’s one year even ILL isn’t that crazy.
Looks like Marquette and Georgetown got involved too. I’d assume UNC can win out if they want him.
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Still no official word whether he’s reclassifying just yet. We’ll see, UNC would be a great place for him as they lose their only PG and the style of play fits him perfectly
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Only issue is he’d convince him to stay 4 years
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Langford’s team won their sectional title avenging their only loss of the year.
Sellout crowd of 8100 to see him play.
Had a quiet 17 points, 11 coming at the line.
Langford held their leading scorer in the first matchup to two 2 points. His coach challenged him to stop him, think the message hit home. That’s a quality I like to see. Self would be a coach that can press his buttons and get what he needs from him.
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Underwood should’ve stayed at OSU. Oh well.
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dylans said:
Underwood should’ve stayed at OSU. Oh well.
+1 Illinois is a trap. Delusional fan base.
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Lol at KJ being listed at 6’7 and Kentucky people thinking he can play the 4.
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Grimes has a bigger wingspan than Svi. Poor Svi, he really is a trex.
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If McCormack is really 6’10’’ barefoot that’s ideal.
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Former OAD KU Comparisons:
Josh Jackson
- Height: 6’8
- Wingspan: 6’9 and 3/4
- Standing Reach: 8’9 and 3/4
- Weight: 203 lbs
B-Mac:
- Height: 6’3.5
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Wingspan: 6’7.75
- Reach: 8’4.5
Xavier Henry
- Height: 6’5.5
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Wingspan: 6’11.25
- Standing Reach: 8’9
Wiggins:
- Height: 6’7
- Weight: 197 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’0
- Standing Reach: 8’11
Oubre:
- Height: 6’5.75
- Weight: 203 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’2.25
- Standing Reach: 9’0
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He is a big guard but no way is he a 4 type. He’s not JJ
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Good stuff. Forgot how crazy Oubre’s wingspan was. Certainly has helped him in the NBA
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Wasn’t one of the comps for Grimes Gary Harris?
6,4 with a 6’7 wingspan doesn’t hurt him. Those kind of measurable’s would be killer if he was a full-time PG
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In the All-Star games Romeo just looks bigger then he is. Definitely has the measurable’s the NBA covets
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Oubre was a freak and should have played a lot of stretch 4.
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BeddieKU23 said:
He is a big guard but no way is he a 4 type. He’s not JJ
Or MKG, or Justise.
Which I mean, to be fair and to his credit he is a better shooter than any of them.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Wasn’t one of the comps for Grimes Gary Harris?
6,4 with a 6’7 wingspan doesn’t hurt him. Those kind of measurable’s would be killer if he was a full-time PG
If he shows he can play PG he’s a lottery pick.
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Well Tomorrow is the start of the quiet period while recruiting athletes - -Last 3 months, for all D-1 players. if their is anything it has to be on Campus. - -may not watch competition unless on campus Can not visit at High Schools. - But yet can send letters and or Telephone conversations.
So no one gonna have anymore in home visits for Romeo - -no more face to face with Romeo or actually any recruit unless it’s on KU campus during this time.
Other things that make you go hmmm possibly. - People here was talking today and other days about who the mystery guy might be if Romeo doesn’t commit. - Not that it means anything but still a little even though they have given a different excuse - The name Ramey had been mentioned, - - - - -Well he cancelled his in home visit with Louisville which was suppose to take place today.
Not really sure if you want to put any kind of merit into the timing - but was mentioned it was a player KU hadn’t been linked to right? - Some thought this might be the kid. - The reason they gave was a conflict of scheduling and said they hoped to re-schedule a visit - but again now it would have to be on the Louisville Campus - -said cause he was playing in some all star game. - -question is here – -they didn’t know before that he wasn’t going to be available to have his in home visit with Louisville?- -These games these kids play in they get invited some in advance , so you would think he would of known instead of the last minute for today. - Again probably nothing - but still interesting ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Khavon Moore signs with Texas Tech taking that name off the table
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Well I read that Coach Self was in Louisville yesterday talking with 6’10 Charles Bassey from Nigeria, visited him at his High School DeSales High.
Said KU has been one of the more prominent schools in his recruitment, - Western Kentucky , UCLA , California , Wake Forest,& KU have been the schools so far
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jayballer73 said:
Well I read that Coach Self was in Louisville yesterday talking with 6’10 Charles Bassey from Nigeria, visited him at his High School DeSales High.
Said KU has been one of the more prominent schools in his recruitment, - Western Kentucky , UCLA , California , Wake Forest,& KU have been the schools so far
Damn it William…
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I can’t even argue with Pat Forde’s takes anymore if Bassey reclasses and picks KU.
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@BShark just Asking. - -Does Bassy put out all kinds of red flags to people is that what your saying?
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jayballer73 said:
@BShark just Asking. - -Does Bassy put out all kinds of red flags to people is that what your saying?
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@BShark Well jumpin - -gee- -hossie–toads - -why the hell is Coach Self even messing with this train wreck then?
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jayballer73 said:
@BShark Well jumpin - -gee- -hossie–toads - -why the hell is Coach Self even messing with this train wreck then?
He’s talented of course.
But um I’ll just put it this way, he is a top 5 player. People think he will go to…Western Kentucky…
They don’t come any sleazier than Rick Stansbury. I’d prefer KU didn’t bother.
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He reclasses, and that is basically the writing on the wall for Doke. Bill must be desperate.
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Final 2018 247 rankings are out.
Grimes #11 up 1 spot
Dotson #18 up 1 spot
McCormack #37 up 9 spots
Ochai #165 up 142 spots
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The timing on this is interesting. I don’t think KU is recruiting him as a 2018 guy yet. I also think it’s more Silvio insurance than Udoka insurance. Doke is never going to be a 30 MPG guy so Bassey can play around 20 MPG. That’s a monster post rotation.
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I’m not sure how Ochai is #118 247 composite. That’s higher than his 247 or rivals rating and he doesn’t have an ESPN profile.
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I cannot justify pushing for Bassey. I would stay far away given what’s going on. Just my opinion.
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BShark said:
Final 2018 247 rankings are out.
Grimes #11 up 1 spot
Dotson #18 up 1 spot
McCormack #37 up 9 spots
Ochai #165 up 142 spots
Filthy Class!~
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What if Bassey comes? Do they not change their rankins? lol
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Kcmatt7 said:
What if Bassey comes? Do they not change their rankins? lol
They’d slot him in somewhere. Also BAH GAWD KU’s class if that happens. Though I’d still rather avoid Bassey.
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I’d agree unless we basically audited the kid and his parents. If the staff does their due diligence, I am ok with it. I mean, hell, we are already in the deep end and we actually have the depth to absorb it if something really were to happen.
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There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
I would figure if Self is getting involved that they think they can pull him/are willing to do what it takes. I also think it would almost have to be for 18.
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BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
I would figure if Self is getting involved that they think they can pull him/are willing to do what it takes. I also think it would almost have to be for 18.
I think it depends on Silvio either year. The 5 isn’t locked down for 2019 yet (if there’s issues with Silvio) and Bassey is the best option out there.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
I would figure if Self is getting involved that they think they can pull him/are willing to do what it takes. I also think it would almost have to be for 18.
I think it depends on Silvio either year. The 5 isn’t locked down for 2019 yet (if there’s issues with Silvio) and Bassey is the best option out there.
Dante would be my choice in 19.
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BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
I would figure if Self is getting involved that they think they can pull him/are willing to do what it takes. I also think it would almost have to be for 18.
I think it depends on Silvio either year. The 5 isn’t locked down for 2019 yet (if there’s issues with Silvio) and Bassey is the best option out there.
Dante would be my choice in 19.
If he reclassifies. Not a done deal by any stretch. If Bassey wants to come to KU, you say yes immediately and worry about Dante later.
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Given that Silvio/guardian is/are directly named in the FBI investigation, what do you think are the chances he plays next season or he is declared ineligible by the NCAA and he is gone?
