Malik Newman
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@HawkInMizery a lot of my feeling comes from interviews after the games. He really seems uncomfortable and just silly.
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@BeddieKU23 I think Malik is getting it. Seeing how poorly he showed and the big difference in ku’s program, he knows what it will take now. Sounded like his dad figured it out too.
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Hope so, he’s really important to next years squad
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@justanotherfan I was crushed when Waters signed w G-Town. I love that kid.
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I will admit I am probably higher on Malik Newman than most. There are guys that just know how to make things happen offensively, and he happens to be one of those guys. The mistake at MSU was they had him just stand out on the perimeter and shoot threes. He’s not a spot up shooter. He’s a slasher/cutter.
If he is utilized properly, he could be one of the best players in the country next year. Combine him with Udoka, who could be one of the best big men in the country.
That one-two punch is enough to make any team a serious contender, but KU will have pieces around that. Vick could be a dynamic collegiate two way player. Lightfoot should be a very solid inside player as a sophomore. Maxwell is a solid big man off the bench in limited minutes. Same with Coleby. Adding any one of the four perimeter guys we are currently after basically solidifies the full rotation.
KU is national championship good this season. They are basically one player away from being right back in that conversation next year. Self needs to go basically 1-4 on recruiting and he’s right back where he wants to be because Newman and Azuibuke will both be in Lawrence next season. As long as they are healthy, KU is good again.
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Bragg has potentially the most upside of any player at KU not named Josh Jackson. Having said that, he is still and unknown quantity that had not been tested but is in a unique situation to getting playing time with little competition.
Malik has one year to ponder why his career went south. By potential alone out of HS he should be in the NBA now, instead he is 2 years away. Hopefully he will listen to the coaching staff that knows a thing or two about the game, learn to play defense (if he want to get playing time) and apply himself to learn to play PG, which is where he would play in the NBA; Mario did it, he can too.
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@BeddieKU23 Well it certainly is becoming more clear that it is a two team race for Collin. – Alabama, & KU. just heard an interview where as much was said. Said there were other teams but that it was going to come down to KU-Ala we shall see. It would be a big get if we can pull him out of there. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@Crimsonorblue22 ha i like his goofy natured. seems lighthearted.
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Honestly I do hope my criticism of Newman is wrong because I wanted KU to get him the first time around. He got his bad /growing pains year out of the way, he’s humbled and everything he’s said, he finally realizes he should have ended up at KU in the first place. The pressure is gone in a sense that he’s not trying to be the local star anymore and will be in a system that caters more to his strengths.
He has a chance to get stronger, play with the best damn guards in the country and mold himself after those guys. No doubt he’s got 20 pts per game potential if we needed it, the key is unlocking Newman as an all around player.
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Being reported Sexton will unofficially visit Alabama this weekend and commit after. Anytime you see a recruit going back to visit a school they have already been too means its over for anyone else.
Another one bites the dust!
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Losing Sexton isn’t the worst thing for KU. I love his game, but he and Newman are very similar players. It may be difficult for their games to match up because they have such similar styles, it’s hard to say that their games would be complementary to each other.
For that reason, Brown may be a slightly better fit. He’s my preference right now, with Young as my second choice. The pressure is on if Sexton signs though, because instead of going 1-4, Self now has to go 1-2 with Waters already committed to the Hoyas.
With Newman already in the fold, I either want a true PG, or I want a big wing. Pairing Newman with another scoring guard will be difficult from a basketball standpoint.
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@BeddieKU23 Sexton is going to Tide Tipoff tonight their version of Late night. I’m sure the other recruits will be in his ear and the coaching staff will be pushing for a commitment. I won’t write him off till the deal is done.
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@Ralph well, if we are comparing late pm’s… should be an easy choice! For me it would be!
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This is a top 10 recruit, losing out on another one is a big deal.
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Why wouldn’t he just have taken his official for their Tipoff then. It all points to him going to Bama.
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@BeddieKU23 just read this, for what it’s worth
http://rockchalkblog.com/2016/10/21/collin-sexton-breakdown/
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@Ralph what channel is it on? Jk
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@BeddieKU23 I think your reading to much in to it but even if he does commit the sun will rise tomorrow. I still think next year’s starting 5 are currently on the roster, never bought into the pre season mock draft that had Bragg, DG, and Svi a 3 year backup getting drafted in the first round. Possible but unlikely.
Next year we have Newman, Vick and Garrett. Possibly DG, Svi and Bragg will all be back I think 2 of them will be. This is why I don’t see any of the top players committing until they know or have a better idea what those 3 are doing
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@Crimsonorblue22 I started to look it up then realized I just don’t care, and saw your jk at the end
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True, but look at what Malik Newman was in HS, and tell me that he isn’t every bit of Collin Sexton, except that he will have been on campus and in practice for a full year, plus a full year of Hudy work in the weight room.
Sexton is an incredible player, no doubt. Would love to have him in Lawrence. But we already have a player like Collin Sexton in Lawrence, and we know that he will be in the lineup next year.
Sexton will likely be one of the best freshmen in the country if he fulfills his potential next season. Newman will likely be one of the best players in the country if he fulfills his.
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This is a short podcast with Krysten Peek from rivals. They talk about the top PGs alot about Sexton.
http://worldonline.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/podcasts/2016/10/21/krystenpeek.mp3
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@BeddieKU23 I’m not counting on that. not writing us off on him yet – - just like everyone thought Ayton was a no miss for Ku - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@Ralph I’m for sure not writing him off either - - NOT YET probably that was not a smart move for them. Them bringing him their for their light night version compared to ours? Alabama will never stack up as a basketball school. With him knowing how Coach self is getting players in the N.B.A - - compared to Alabama, said so himself how he knew Coach self could help him. - -Don’t hear any " FAT LADY SINGING YET" -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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believe what you want, I’m out of the recruiting side of things with the season now here. The circus that is recruiting is boring now
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@BeddieKU23 I agree - give me the games all day!
