New 2019 Recruiting
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jayballer73 said:
I agree my friend. - I would settle for those two for sure. - -Yes I would love to have hurt , but I’m just starting to believe more and more that Hurt with him waiting till spring - I just feel the likelihood of him coming is less and less
JRE is good enough imo to start as a freshman so if we only get 1 of the JRE/Hurt duo I don’t personally feel its a huge loss one way or the other. Hurt does have some versatility and superior shooting ability to JRE but Jeremiah has really surprised me especially in recent video how well he does just about everything and his motor and effort will never be questioned here (if he came). The added bonus for JRE is you probably get 2-3 years of him to develop as opposed to Hurt’s OAD assertions.
I think we (I know I do) get a bit uneasy with recruits such as Hurt that are in no rush. Hurt has the leverage in his recruitment with basically every top program in his ear so it makes perfect sense for him to wait it out. Personally I don’t feel we do that great with these type of recruitment’s but Self does win his share.
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Someone on the phog posted JRE’s birthday is Nov 3rd. Not saying that could be the date he announces but you do see some every year that do that and with his recruitment at the end stage, just maybe?
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Does his family still live in KC?
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Yes, they say his mom moved w/him, for the year.
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Crimsonorblue22 said:
Yes, they say his mom moved w/him, for the year.
Wish I had that kind of job flexibility…
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@BeddieKU23 Ya , to me I’ve been a little surprised that JRE handles the ball decently loves to get out and run looks like he likes to hit the boards so ya would be nice.
Just seems like Hurt will land elsewhere , not that I like that but whatcha going to do? – again with him waitin till late- -he ha said he wants to watch the teams play , gonna visit during the year- - just gives me some upset stomach lol - -yet who knows - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BeddieKU23 I saw an article of zags blog about how he had narrowed his choices and about his birthday , His mom said his decision would be coming up soon - -so quite possibly. – People saying that they think he will be the next to announce
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Fwiw Riley Gates (KSU writer) put in a cb pick for KU,
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BShark said:
Fwiw Riley Gates (KSU writer) put in a cb pick for KU,
did that just com in today?
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BShark said:
Fwiw Riley Gates (KSU writer) put in a cb pick for KU,
it will go backand forth
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@jayballer73 Yes
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jayballer73 said:
BShark said:
Fwiw Riley Gates (KSU writer) put in a cb pick for KU,
did that just com in today?yes
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@Kcmatt7 I could use you a week if you want to stay w/me.
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Well this was predictable- -give you some giggles. - - From the NC fans message boards that’s being said after cut out for JRE:
Would rather see him go to Villanova. - - - – - -So he is down to KU & Villanova? best go to Villanova young man , don’t get that stank all over you - – - WOW – - -If Kansas is in his final two we didn’t lose- - - - When you can’t even beat Kansas & Arizona out who are neck deep in a cheating scandal you have recruiting problems ( LMAO - -this from a school who make up false classes for students - - hmm talking about calling the kettle black ) gave me some laughs anyways – ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BShark nooooo, having knee surgery, next fri, think Matt’s my sons age. You know me better! Just got off work and my 3 yr old Golden is digging for gold in the muddy back year. Help!
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@Crimsonorblue22
Hope your surgery goes well.
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@BShark you volunteering?
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Sharing what Nova is saying about JRE… Sounds like one poster has a source at IMG.
When I 1st heard it was only that UNC and NOVA were the favorites and that he would NOT go to Kansas. My source’s son goes to IMG for lacrosse and they are family with as big a name as there is in College hoops history. The person he got the info from would have gotten in directly from the player and mom. They have buildings named after mom’s family at KU but she does NOT want him to go there. I will leave out why.
Another poster
FWIW—I am friendly with a Big UNC booster/former player. About two weeks ago he said UNC not the destination. He thought Nova or Kansas in that order.
Another that the board seems to trust his intel says JRE will go to Nova.
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Glug…
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BShark said:
Glug…
Not a surprise if this is all true
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BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Glug…
Not a surprise if this is all true
Yeah, makes a ton of sense. Pretty obvious why his mom wouldn’t want him at KU.
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BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Glug…
Not a surprise if this is all true
Yeah, makes a ton of sense. Pretty obvious why his mom wouldn’t want him at KU.
I didn’t get the sense that it was due to the FBI thing. However I could have just completely missed that as well
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BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Glug…
Not a surprise if this is all true
Yeah, makes a ton of sense. Pretty obvious why his mom wouldn’t want him at KU.
I didn’t get the sense that it was due to the FBI thing. However I could have just completely missed that as well
You could be right it might be different. Too bad they wouldn’t just say lol.
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BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Glug…
Not a surprise if this is all true
Yeah, makes a ton of sense. Pretty obvious why his mom wouldn’t want him at KU.
I didn’t get the sense that it was due to the FBI thing. However I could have just completely missed that as well
You could be right it might be different. Too bad they wouldn’t just say lol.
I know its always the most important info held back.
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Hurt and Earl both had the opportunity to play for Self this summer. If they aren’t interested in coming down to play for Bill full-time, I’m not interested in them either.
I do feel KU will land 2 of the 3 (Hurt, JRE, Zeke). I wish Hurt would start taking his recruitment seriously. He’s really hard to get a read on and it’s kinda messing up recruiting of other prospects. Nothing new here though, kids gotta do what’s right for him first and foremost.
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Yeah you would think that time spent with Self this summer would have sold them. However recruiting doesn’t seem to work like that.
It’s JRE’s decision in the end but there definitely seems to be some noise out there that it may be a decision influenced by others.
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On the bright side, Memphis hoops people have absolutely taken note of how Self is feeding Dedric. Could pay dividends down the line.
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@BShark Penny who?
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Balsa Koprivica to FSU.
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@BShark How about Wiseman??? That would be a monster team, wouldn’t it?
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@KUSTEVE dedrics success has to be a factor, no?
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@Crimsonorblue22 I would think so.
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Sounds like DJ Jeffries will committ to Memphis this morning. Top 40 kid who is the cousin of the Lawson twins if I remember correctly.
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Woodrow said:
Sounds like DJ Jeffries will committ to Memphis this morning. Top 40 kid who is the cousin of the Lawson twins if I remember correctly.
Correct.
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Woodrow said:
Sounds like DJ Jeffries will committ to Memphis this morning. Top 40 kid who is the cousin of the Lawson twins if I remember correctly.
A lot of high expectations for Memphis with a good class and lots of interest. There seems to be this idea that a former pro star will make a great coach which is not always the case; the better coaches were many times fringe players like Jackson and Kerr and stars like Jordan flopped big time as NBA coaches or GMs. Two of the elite coaches in the NBA Popovch and Stevens played only for minor college programs. Former star NBA players that coach college include Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullins, Danny Manning, Mark Price, Reggie Theus, Avery Johnson and Damon Stoudamire and none is setting the world on fire.
A good seasons and Memphis could get commitment from a number of top recruits and become a powerhouse or Hardaway could be the next Shaka Smart.
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So far, this is Penny’s best signing by a lot. Of course, they are heavily favored for Wiseman.
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@JayHawkFanToo What team did Jordan coach? I completely missed that one. Bad GM for sure though. Horrible at the draft.
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He was indeed a GM…and not a good one.
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It looks more and more likely that JRE will end up at Nova
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Should make Zeke’s decision easier I hope
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BeddieKU23 said:
Should make Zeke’s decision easier I hope
There hasn’t been a ton out there on him other than visit fluff pieces. He was tagged in this: https://247sports.com/college/arizona/Board/105393/Contents/Basketball-Authority-Report-Williams-transitioning-well-123801082/
But I am VIP and can’t read it.
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I’ve been reading about JRE , you know all about how JRE’S family and their history with KU. - - - -Lester playing here , his mom going to school hers , but all I have been hearing is how is Mama doesn’t want him to go to KU. - -My question to this is WHY?
You would think , if she went to school here and his daddy played ball here – why is she against him playing here? -Is it all these things that have been happening with or surrounding the basketball program?
Could it be because if the pot that they had the problem with in the players dorm? – The supposed rape in the players dorm? - - The Vick incident with Vick and his so called girlfriend him hitting her supposedly ? - - -Josh Jackson with Vick on this ? - The Billy Preston / Silvio cases with the so called money FBI case? - The Alexander situation? -is these things why? - -the whole FBI thing? - -anyone know for sure why she is against him playing here? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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I may be wrong (new info out or something) but last I heard JRE’s mom was making him choose KU on his own. Not pushing him to KU, but not away. Just making him make his own decision. It may be a tough love type of deal.
I don’t want my kids to do something just because I did it- I want them to make their own informed decisions. Hopefully this is the same deal.
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dylans said:
I may be wrong (new info out or something) but last I heard JRE’s mom was making him choose KU on his own. Not pushing him to KU, but not away. Just making him make his own decision. It may be a tough love type of deal.
I don’t want my kids to do something just because I did it- I want them to make their own informed decisions. Hopefully this is the same deal.
hmmm, I hadn’t heard anything like that , but makes sense I reckon. Thanks for your info buddy. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Should make Zeke’s decision easier I hope
There hasn’t been a ton out there on him other than visit fluff pieces. He was tagged in this: https://247sports.com/college/arizona/Board/105393/Contents/Basketball-Authority-Report-Williams-transitioning-well-123801082/
But I am VIP and can’t read it.
Here you go my friend
Nnaji visited UCLA this past weekend and will be at Baylor this weekend followed by a visit to Purdue. We’re still of the belief that Arizona is legitimately in this one and the coaches are pursuing Nnaji with the belief that the Wildcats could land him. Each school has its draw to Nnaji and Kansas is the main competition, but Arizona is not out of this one by any means.
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Nobody has given out the reasons, not even the people who claim to know something from other teams recruiting him. Either its false rumors or is the word out there that nobody wants to talk about.
What is troubling from the tea leaves I’m seeing is his move to IMG has some red flags. Mom was able to move to Fl with him. Some UNC/Nova people have said Nike/IMG has gotten in with him and family. Again just all speculation but its smoke. With how recruiting gets done I wouldn’t be surprised if KU loses out simply because Nike has a better offer.
We all know Nova’s success lately, kids are starting to be drawn there. I’m sure Nike is helping facilitate recruits toward the school, they are winning and nothing works easier then winning.
In the end as I said from the moment he announced the move to IMG this wasn’t in KU’s favor.
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@jayballer73 JRE’s mom definitely went to school here. She’s a Robinson. They are one of the absolute biggest KU legacies around. You can read up on it if you are interested.
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BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Should make Zeke’s decision easier I hope
There hasn’t been a ton out there on him other than visit fluff pieces. He was tagged in this: https://247sports.com/college/arizona/Board/105393/Contents/Basketball-Authority-Report-Williams-transitioning-well-123801082/
But I am VIP and can’t read it.
Here you go my friend
Nnaji visited UCLA this past weekend and will be at Baylor this weekend followed by a visit to Purdue. We’re still of the belief that Arizona is legitimately in this one and the coaches are pursuing Nnaji with the belief that the Wildcats could land him. Each school has its draw to Nnaji and Kansas is the main competition, but Arizona is not out of this one by any means.
Okay so generic fluff just like every other article on him lately. Looks like we just have to wait and see.
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BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Should make Zeke’s decision easier I hope
There hasn’t been a ton out there on him other than visit fluff pieces. He was tagged in this: https://247sports.com/college/arizona/Board/105393/Contents/Basketball-Authority-Report-Williams-transitioning-well-123801082/
But I am VIP and can’t read it.
Here you go my friend
Nnaji visited UCLA this past weekend and will be at Baylor this weekend followed by a visit to Purdue. We’re still of the belief that Arizona is legitimately in this one and the coaches are pursuing Nnaji with the belief that the Wildcats could land him. Each school has its draw to Nnaji and Kansas is the main competition, but Arizona is not out of this one by any means.
Okay so generic fluff just like every other article on him lately. Looks like we just have to wait and see.
Yes nothing earth-shattering. Their insider doesn’t know much, he’s speculating they are one of the favorites here. That could be the case based on their expected frontcourt next year and the recruiting class Miller has assembled to make it attractive for him.
I did see an article that said watch out for Purdue here… Interested to see whether any legs with that. Purdue looks well stocked with bigs after taking 2 in 2018, 1 in 2019 already and two underclassmen starters. They also will get his last visit it looks?
I think KU leads solidly here if the FBI thing hasn’t changed things
