The portal.
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@BShark I’d rather have the big French kid but its hard to sell a 3rd string spot
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@FarmerJayhawk I think JUCO years dont count anymore.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in The portal.:
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in The portal.:
@FarmerJayhawk said in The portal.:
@Texas-Hawk-10 20-21 was the Covid year so it doesn’t count either
So in theory he has 2 more year of eligibility?
I still think just one because he’s played 3 years of D1 ball that count: 20-21 - Covid, doesn’t count 21-22 - JuCo, doesn’t count(?) 22-23: WVU 23-24: WVU 24-25: OSU
So he’d need the JuCo year to not count too. Weird situation.
The JuCo seasons no longer counting towards eligibility is why Diggy is playing at Maryland next season instead of being out of eligibility which should mean Suemnick still has two more seasons of eligibility then.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in The portal.:
@FarmerJayhawk said in The portal.:
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in The portal.:
@FarmerJayhawk said in The portal.:
@Texas-Hawk-10 20-21 was the Covid year so it doesn’t count either
So in theory he has 2 more year of eligibility?
I still think just one because he’s played 3 years of D1 ball that count: 20-21 - Covid, doesn’t count 21-22 - JuCo, doesn’t count(?) 22-23: WVU 23-24: WVU 24-25: OSU
So he’d need the JuCo year to not count too. Weird situation.
The JuCo seasons no longer counting towards eligibility is why Diggy is playing at Maryland next season instead of being out of eligibility which should mean Suemnick still has two more seasons of eligibility then.
There’s no world where he has two left. He’s already played 3 D1 seasons that count.
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Sounds like we may lead for Sarr, may hear good news there this week and then still swing big at Williams if he doesn’t stay in the draft. Very interesting.
The backup big prospect Mbiya picked Oregon- blah.
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@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Sounds like we may lead for Sarr, may hear good news there this week and then still swing big at Williams if he doesn’t stay in the draft. Very interesting.
The backup big prospect Mbiya picked Oregon- blah.
Mbiya NC State
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@BShark said in The portal.:
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Sounds like we may lead for Sarr, may hear good news there this week and then still swing big at Williams if he doesn’t stay in the draft. Very interesting.
The backup big prospect Mbiya picked Oregon- blah.
Mbiya NC State
woops your right. Slater and Wade are a problem
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@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
@Kcmatt7 think i was incorrect about those guys. Jesus. All i did was ask google the ones i thought i recalled being lefties. Apparently Google really wanted to tell me “yes”. So much misinformation. Just looked at the youtube vids thx.
FYI: There’s a known ‘syncophancy’ issue with some AI (I think gemini fits in this category, Chat GPT definitely does). They are being trained to flatter the user because A/B user testing shows that users like the AI better that is more flattering. Users use (engage with) a tool more if they like it. Therefore, the AI business boosts likeable characteristics —- known as engagement hacking.
So, sycophancy is a side-effect of engagement hacking.
As a result, AI will often tell you what it thinks you want to hear and that may have no connection to what is real or factual.
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Still looking like positive buzz for KU with Dame Sarr at least going into today. Sounds like we have an offer out there that meets what he wants. We’ll see if anything happens this week there. Not getting my hopes up here but sure would be a big time add.
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The other school own the pike I guess thought they had to out do what failure they did last yr,- - The reported NIL for Hawkins last year was two million— this year for the international kid they got is they are paying him two point five million, some will never learn
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Backup big potential Patrick Suemnick visited KU today. Wait and see mode now with him
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@BeddieKU23 I had seen where KU had a big guy visiting today, but then I also saw where a big guy had committed to Oregon so I thought we had missed out. Where is this guy from
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John Buggs is a name to monitor.
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@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Backup big potential Patrick Suemnick visited KU today. Wait and see mode now with him
This is sounding like it’s done
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@BShark said in The portal.:
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Backup big potential Patrick Suemnick visited KU today. Wait and see mode now with him
This is sounding like it’s done
Vet cheap backup big. No complaints from me
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6’8” 225lb limited skill forward? The bigs room is pretty weak I’d hate to have to give him too many (any important) minutes. He’d be good as a deep bench guy for practice and such.
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@dylans we just spent 2 seasons giving 30 mpg to a “defense optional” center. Hopefully we at least get consistent effort from this kid?
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@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
@dylans we just spent 2 seasons giving 30 mpg to a “defense optional” center. Hopefully we at least get consistent effort from this kid?
Scored 20 on that defense optional center in Morgantown 2 seasons ago.
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Dame Sarr visit happening starting tonight, confirmed by Bossi. Sounds like we are in a very good spot getting that first visit.
Closing time
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@dylans said in The portal.:
6’8” 225lb limited skill forward? The bigs room is pretty weak I’d hate to have to give him too many (any important) minutes. He’d be good as a deep bench guy for practice and such.
Won’t disagree it’s not a loaded room. Flory will improve a lot this offseason I believe. Tiller has skill but obviously hasn’t played in a while. I think the room needs another body. History says a big will get injured and test the depth of that room. I’d feel so much better about this team with a 4th big on the roster.
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@BShark said in The portal.:
John Buggs is a name to monitor.
Assuming that is the 13th guy spot? Does nothing good besides shoot the 3. Having a hard time finding just how many schools he’s been to, transferred 3 times since 23, think its 5 schools including Juco, wow. 68-99 made shots were from 3. Literally doesn’t do a single other thing at average level. Crazy.
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@SlimShaddy54 said in The portal.:
@BeddieKU23 I had seen where KU had a big guy visiting today, but then I also saw where a big guy had committed to Oregon so I thought we had missed out. Where is this guy from
Former West Virginia and Oklahoma St role player. Veteran, used to playing the conference and knows his role.
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@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Dame Sarr visit happening starting tonight, confirmed by Bossi. Sounds like we are in a very good spot getting that first visit.
Closing time
I think they land the plane. Will be interesting to see how he transitions to college game.
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@BeddieKU23 ya seen that since , sure doesn’t look like he is going to provide much if anything offensively, just going to use him for foul protection looks like- if he comes
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@BeddieKU23 I seen today where it sure looks like a KU/Oregon battle they said in the article.- -Your right we need to close him out before he leaves campus.
Read where we had put an offer out that he was agreeable to, now letting him see the Campus, get a feel of things meet team mattes and such hopeful we can get this done. Time for Bill and the staff to do some magic
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@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
@BShark said in The portal.:
John Buggs is a name to monitor.
Assuming that is the 13th guy spot? Does nothing good besides shoot the 3. Having a hard time finding just how many schools he’s been to, transferred 3 times since 23, think its 5 schools including Juco, wow. 68-99 made shots were from 3. Literally doesn’t do a single other thing at average level. Crazy.
Yeah JCL type player. In his own words he said he doesn’t care what role/minutes he gets. Wants to be on a winning team and get paid (even end of bench KU money is better than the places he has been).
Still working to see how legit this is from KU’s side.
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Rumors going around we landed Sarr, can anyone confirm?
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Waiting to hear on that as well
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Man this is a big time add if it gets done. I’m impressed and this is a total ceiling lift to the team
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Just watched a pod cast that saying Crystal Ball starting to roll in, don’t ask me where I haven’t seen but being said-- -several outlets predicting so sounding really good. They said since the final ranking came in Sarr is like a five star , probable one and done
They were saying they can’t see why he wouldn’t.- --Fit is good - -role is good-- - - money is good what more would you want /
Question was asked where would you rank the Combo of Peterson & Sarr? -they ended up behind Houston and another in 3rd position- --what you think?
Then what about this-- think about this where would you put- – Peterson-- - Sarr – - & Bidunga ?- - mmmm man makes the mouth water a tiny bit lol-- -think about those three for starters. -Then you put key role players to fill in White- - - Dawson. Then you just got the need for back up big , and I think if Tille is healthy he would suffice for sure was ranked a five star and # 21 in the Nation according to 147 he doesn’t need to be some super stuf , but when you combine the two of Bidunga AND Tille we would be fine
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@BeddieKU23 would surprise me if it doesn’t happen from what I’ve heard today
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Sarr would really help round out the roster. Would like a shooter as well to help keep teams from packing the paint.
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Wish it was Mayo coming back. Unfinished business.
Still waiting re: eligibility rules?
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Sarr was a +40% 3 pt shooter this yr so promise there
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@BeddieKU23 Miss the days when Dick was hanging out on the wing making the net wet. Splash (mostly for the jokes if I’m being honest.)
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Saw an article online today saying “Dame Sarr is turning into AJ Storr”. If we land him I sure hope that isn’t true. If someone else lands him, then fine.
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@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:
Saw an article online today saying “Dame Sarr is turning into AJ Storr”. If we land him I sure hope that isn’t true. If someone else lands him, then fine.
It was from Sportskeeda which is a trash site and they were quoting a commenter, not even the writer’s own thoughts. They are bottom of the barrel for clickbait trash coverage of sports.
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@Jhawk69 No worries, that article doesn’t really come to that conclusion.
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Supposedly an Oregon insider put in a crystal ball pick for Kansas
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Dame Sarr highlights:
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Wouldn’t count on Sarr. Moving on
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@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Wouldn’t count on Sarr. Moving on
Frown face emoji…
Who else are we targeting?
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@BeddieKU23 Man I give up , this whole Season and now portal has been one big shit show- -beyond frustrating- I can’t figure out why this staff can’t close, We are going to be in some serious trouble if this trend continues - -Sounds like he is headed to Duke , like they really need him my ass.
We left with minor league scraps.
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@SlimShaddy54 If there’s still more changes to the staff as reported, that’s going to be a factor.
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Man. Tough one.
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Swain says KU likes its chances still. There’s a ways to go yet.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 - positive or negative factor?
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For 1 year….Williams >>> Sarr
I’ll take either but prefer the Summer Bill massive pickup
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@kuballin10 Williams to the NBA D-league. Sarr to Duke.
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@Gorilla72 Uncertainty on a coaching staff is never a positive when trying to secure future players. Players want to know who they are playing for. If Self is going to make other coaching staff changes, those need to be made ASAP so other recruits know who will be here to coach and develop them.
