2024 recruiting thread
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5-star PG David Castillo has an official visit scheduled for KU on 2/17 for the home Baylor game.
Self closing time!
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Hope they land him. Seems like KSU is in deep as well?
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Initial thoughts watching Castillo’s “tape” is that he has a silky sooth stroke and just absolutely pure… VERY good at pulling the trigger moving to his left (a lot of the best shooters are). Looks like he has really good ball handling.
Concerns would obviously be his size and athleticism. Doesn’t seem to be an elite athlete (that’s okay if you can shoot 40% from deep).
Odd to me a top 25 guy doesn’t have a writeup on 247. Looks to me like a 3-4 year guy that would do well in the new Self 4-out offense. Would be really nice to play him next to another PG that has some size and really make that pick and roll deadly.
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Pretty much all my thoughts as well. Saw 3-4 year player due to lack of size/athleticism but his shot is really good mechanically and smooth and he gets set and executes really well at this young age. From the 3-4 videos I’ve watched, he knows he’s good, has some confidence about him, he can get to his spot or get his shot off with ease. For a Top 25 type guy I was thinking this is Bill’s kinda guy to develop
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@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Hope they land him. Seems like KSU is in deep as well?
Yes. Coaching tie or some such.
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Well for what it’s worth read where we made Nass Cunninghams final 5 : KU - -Duke - - UCLA - - Rutgers - -& Memphis. # 3 ranked by 247- - -& # 4 in Rivals. - -No CB’S Yet.
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Happily will send him to the brothahoooood
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Happily will send him to the brothahoooood
Would be a nice pick up
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Yeah for the other 4 teams. Just not a fit here
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Yeah for the other 4 teams. Just not a fit here
I would make him a fit
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On3 providing some useful 2024 recruiting updates
Four-Star SF Isaiah Evans
- Which schools are recruiting you the hardest? “Arkansas, NC State, LSU, Kansas, and Maryland.
Four-Star SG Juke Harris
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Which schools are recruiting you the hardest? “LSU, Miami, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, and Kansas.”
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What schools would you like to visit? “Miami, LSU, and Kansas.”
Four-Star SG Vyctorius Miller
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Which schools are recruiting you the hardest? “Gonzaga, Arkansas, Memphis, Oregon, Cal, LSU, USC, Auburn, Kansas State, and Kansas.”
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What schools would you like to visit? “I want to visit Kansas again. Just the atmosphere and culture they have over there is crazy."
Four-Star PF Robert Miller III
- What schools would you like to visit? “UCLA, Kansas, and Duke.”
Four-Star SG Jalil Bethea
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Which schools are recruiting you the hardest? “Miami, Syracuse, Penn State, Rutgers, Kansas.”
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What schools would you like to visit? “I would like to visit Kansas and Miami.”
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@BeddieKU23 Good stuff. Thanks for sharing!
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Dollar Bill is so back.
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Is KU in on any 7 footers?
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Juke is perfect name!
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
On3 providing some useful 2024 recruiting updates
Four-Star SF Isaiah Evans
- Which schools are recruiting you the hardest? “Arkansas, NC State, LSU, Kansas, and Maryland.
Four-Star SG Juke Harris
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Which schools are recruiting you the hardest? “LSU, Miami, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, and Kansas.”
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What schools would you like to visit? “Miami, LSU, and Kansas.”
Four-Star SG Vyctorius Miller
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Which schools are recruiting you the hardest? “Gonzaga, Arkansas, Memphis, Oregon, Cal, LSU, USC, Auburn, Kansas State, and Kansas.”
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What schools would you like to visit? “I want to visit Kansas again. Just the atmosphere and culture they have over there is crazy."
Four-Star PF Robert Miller III
- What schools would you like to visit? “UCLA, Kansas, and Duke.”
Four-Star SG Jalil Bethea
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Which schools are recruiting you the hardest? “Miami, Syracuse, Penn State, Rutgers, Kansas.”
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What schools would you like to visit? “I would like to visit Kansas and Miami.”
Thanks. - -Well it sounds like we sure drawing interest from some nice players. - -Sound like Miller might just be really interested- - several saying they want to visit us- - - 3 SG liste-- need to land one would be nice - awesome post - -thanks again
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@jayballer67 So, we could be victorious with Vyctorius?
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@Jethro said in 2024 recruiting thread:
@jayballer67 So, we could be victorious with Vyctorius?
Miller is a 5 * SG & the 14th ranked player in the Nation according to 247 - -23 rd by rivals. - - The rivals forecast same thing as a CB has KU with a 38 % right now- -KU is the only listed - -Pretty solid 6’5 nice size.- -If you read the break down that Beddie put out thre you see like 3 of the guys said they wanted to visit for sure- -means we got their attention - -that’s a good thing.
I think were in prett good spot with Vyctorious though- -le’ts hope so. - - ROCK CHALK
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A very good spot with Miller.
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@BShark said in 2024 recruiting thread:
A very good spot with Miller.
that makes me feel even bettr—That’s the jest I’m getting- -so that’s a good thing
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Was just trying to feel this out.- -What’s our take on David Castillo who is here from his visit this weekend ?- - -247 sports has him sa the # 25 ranked player. Do we have any legit interest in him ?- -Does he have any legit interest in us ?
Side note : - -7’2 John Bol–says that Texas , Arkansas , Texas Tech , Missouri , KU , Florida , Nebraska , USC , KSU , & Michigan are the Schools that have been reaching out to him the most. - -Really Nice Size - - Rim prottector ? – Yes ?—No ? - -anything out on him ?
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Yes x 1 million
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Yes x 1 million
I’m taking it your talking about Castillo right ?
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Very mutual interest with Castillo. Would be hilarious to land him over KSU all things considered.
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@jayballer67 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Yes x 1 million
I’m taking it your talking about Castillo right ?
Yes.
They also want Bol, so does everyone
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@BeddieKU23 Is that Manute Bol’s son? A different life from Dad…who had to hunt and spear a lion as a rite to manhood, IIRC.
Edit: Not related. Damn.
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
@jayballer67 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Yes x 1 million
I’m taking it your talking about Castillo right ?
Yes.
They also want Bol, so does everyone
well he would for sure be the rim protector we want–nice size
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Tall yes, but a twig everywhere else. Boy needs a weight room
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Tall yes, but a twig everywhere else. Boy needs a weight room
lol, ya I don’t think I know any of the Bol recruits that wasn’t like that
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Well BeddieKU23 wonder Castillo thought about this game and the atmosphere , being on National Tv - - I would think he would have to be impressed
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If he didn’t he should get his head checked
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Hope he’s not scared of the limelight. It’s a lot for some kids, others (Remmy I’m looking at you!) eat it up!!!
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@dylans said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Hope he’s not scared of the limelight. It’s a lot for some kids, others (Remmy I’m looking at you!) eat it up!!!
Yeah we have had some kids that found out they really are not about it. Bragg and Bryce both come to mind. Never know until they get here.
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David Castillo spoke about his visit. Interesting stuff.
David, I have so many questions for you but I don’t need to be a rocket scientist to tell you the only choice you have left to make. We’ll find out what kind of player he wants to be when he makes it.
“The visit was great,” Castillo said. “It was great to see the game, the winning program, and their tradition at Kansas. They told me want me to come in, work hard, and be a high character guy who can be their point guard and score the ball. That is a lot of responsibility coming in from a guy like Bill Self. To hear him say those things was cool.”
"Castillo says he has not thought about scheduling more official visits. He is unsure of when he plans to announce a list cut or a decision but says he will announce when the time feels right.
“I want to play for a coach who believes in my talents, strengths, and what I can do,” Castillo said on his college decision. “I am going to come in and work hard. I am a competitor who likes to compete. I hate losing so I want to play for family-oriented program where the coach believes in my ability.”
If you hate Losing, you only got one choice to avoid that.
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Marcus Adams Jr, 4 star wing from California is taking an official visit to KU this weekend. The 6’8 wing recently dropped a top 5 that didn’t include KU since KU and a whole bunch of others offered after his list dropped.
UCLA is the rumored front runner here. Free trip?
For those wondering what kind of game Marcus has. He’s the modern 4, has great size at 6’8, listed 200 but recent film would suggest he’s probably a bit more than that. Physically stands out, strong looking player already (mix of J Will & MJ). Shoots the 3, not crazy about his shooting motion and could see issues with that when closely guarded. Handles are not great, plays above the rim, not a crazy athlete but one that probably will get more explosive with legit S & C program. Really intriguing player wherever he goes
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Apologies for missing this one.
5 star SG Isaiah Elohim made an official visit to KU over the weekend. Plays ball with Bronny James at Sierra Canyon. This guy is big time.
This was Isaiah’s first official visit.
That is the loudest gym I have ever been in for sure," Elohim said. “The visit went very well. I like the home court advantage the most. The coaching staff told me the right things and they really want me. They talked about their player development, their winning culture, and what I am going to be when I am there.”
With a visit to Lawrence under his belt, Elohim says he is considering Arkansas, Baylor, and UCLA for official visits.
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Recap of Marcus Adams visit. Michael Swain reports:
He said he really, really enjoyed it. The game was his favorite part and he’s never been in an arena that loud. He likes KU’s playing style and the coaches told him he’d fit the Gradey Dick or Jalen Wilson role at KU. Gradey Dick was also his host and said he got along really well with the current players. He liked Lawrence, the coaches and the atmosphere around the program.
Big picture, one interesting thing he said is that he wants to announce a top three soon and commit before summer grassroots basketball starts. He said he for sure wants to visit UCLA. It sounded like KU and UCLA are for sure in his top group. The third school could come from Syracuse (where he visited), Texas, Arkansas or Indiana.
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Isaiah Elohim
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I want Marcus Adams bad, but probably a tough pull from UCLA.
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They want him, but it looks like it won’t be a fit.
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@FarmerJayhawk Because of classing back to 23 is my guess.
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First thoughts from seeing Isaiah Elohim. - - I think I could get to like this guy — -real quick , big time stud. - Handles the ball really well looks like , Coming in with a College Body looks pretty stout , got some ankle breaking moves , quick first step , big time finisher at the rim -decent shot - -ya check - - check - - - & check
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Yeah he’s big time. Not sure we really have a chance there due to his school etc but shoot your shot!
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Yeah he’s big time. Not sure we really have a chance there due to his school etc but shoot your shot!
ya might as well right ? - - can’t dance if your not on the floor lol
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Marcus Adams top 3 today, think KU will be on it.
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Don’t know if it’s been mentioned but Marcus may actually end up in 23 class (his original class). If that happens, I think we have an even better shot given J-Will, Gradey & Kev are moving on from the wing. Adams is physically ready for the next level
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@BeddieKU23 Yeah worth noting it is his original class. Bossi said we would take him in 23. He would fill one of our main needs and we could attack the other in the portal.
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@BShark Im curious who will shake free in the portal. This KU team would look much different without McCullar.
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@dylans said in 2024 recruiting thread:
@BShark Im curious who will shake free in the portal. This KU team would look much different without McCullar.
Yeah it’s a different game now. We have a starting spot to sell, I’d bet we get someone good.
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@BShark With the portal set up this way Bill might dominate this decade. Solid roster construction with one or two OADs - one being a transfer and one being an Uber talented freshmen this year.
