Recruiting Notes
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@dylans said in Recruiting Notes:
I thought this was announced by Silver a month ago. Maybe it was just a rumor and I misremember the source.
Silver didn’t officially can it a month ago but he alluded to the ignite being a failure
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I can definitely see why it would fail. I know people have disagreed with me but I still think the G stinks at developing players. It has been better since the main franchises have been more involved.
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The reason Ignite was started was to allow players to earn an income while developing and prepping for the NBA. His reasoning for shutting the Ignite program down is NIL being available to those kids and in some cases making more money than of they went the Ignite route.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Recruiting Notes:
The reason Ignite was started was to allow players to earn an income while developing and prepping for the NBA. His reasoning for shutting the Ignite program down is NIL being available to those kids and in some cases making more money than of they went the Ignite route.
Yeah, this is why it’s pretty amazing and exciting. It means the college game will become the GLeague. That has enormous implications. The money and resources will necessarily redistribute to the college game. And there was a lot of money in the GLeague-- think of how much all the players were being paid.
Today, a few players are getting 6 figs. But a GLeague team had plenty of guys with 7fig salaries. The game will go there.
I think this will blow up college basketball in ways that are hard to predict.
This reminds me of how it feels in tech industry when new technology or new regulations create a disruption event. When an industry or market is disrupted, it becomes a pivotal moment that shakes up the leaders and all of the contenders. The shakeup can change the landscape and create a new hierarchy for years to come.
KU needs to be aggressive now and push its leadership position, IMHO.
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@bskeet said in Recruiting Notes:
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Recruiting Notes:
The reason Ignite was started was to allow players to earn an income while developing and prepping for the NBA. His reasoning for shutting the Ignite program down is NIL being available to those kids and in some cases making more money than of they went the Ignite route.
Yeah, this is why it’s pretty amazing and exciting. It means the college game will become the GLeague. That has enormous implications. The money and resources will necessarily redistribute to the college game. And there was a lot of money in the GLeague-- think of how much all the players were being paid.
Today, a few players are getting 6 figs. But a GLeague team had plenty of guys with 7fig salaries. The game will go there.
I think this will blow up college basketball in ways that are hard to predict.
This reminds me of how it feels in tech industry when new technology or new regulations create a disruption event. When an industry or market is disrupted, it becomes a pivotal moment that shakes up the leaders and all of the contenders. The shakeup can change the landscape and create a new hierarchy for years to come.
KU needs to be aggressive now and push its leadership position, IMHO.
Ignite players were not making 7 figures because they are not under NBA contracts. The highest paid G-League players are ones playing on two way deals. Ignite player contracts were between $100,000 and $500,00 which is less than what some would be making off of NIL deals at places like Kansas, Kentucky, UNC, or Duke.
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@rcjhdraft said in Recruiting Notes:
@dylans said in Recruiting Notes:
I thought this was announced by Silver a month ago. Maybe it was just a rumor and I misremember the source.
Silver didn’t officially can it a month ago but he alluded to the ignite being a failure
Yeah it was all over ESPN radio. Maybe a tweet as well where it was said the G league ignite is folding. I’m surprised it’s just now making waves.
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@bskeet They paid up to $500,000 in the g-league ignite. Bottom salary was 40k. I’m pretty sure KU players get paid better.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 I thought the guys in the GLeague included draft picks — even lottery picks — and former starters who were rehabbing from injuries. Sorry if I’m confusing things here or simply ignorant.
Appreciate you guys who really know what’s going on.
Are there two G-Leagues?
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@bskeet https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/11/nba-g-league-salaries-increase-for-2022-23.html
It is not what I thought either. Really they could not complete salary wise with the top ncaa programs.
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@bskeet said in Recruiting Notes:
@Texas-Hawk-10 I thought the guys in the GLeague included draft picks — even lottery picks — and former starters who were rehabbing from injuries. Sorry if I’m confusing things here or simply ignorant.
Appreciate you guys who really know what’s going on.
Are there two G-Leagues?
No, there are not two G-Leagues. The G-League Ignite team however doesn’t have the same rules as the league because that team was specifically established as a way for select top HS prospects to skip college and get paid for a year and get professional level coaching prior to NIL being established. The Ignite team was essentially a “select” team where league officials determined who would play on team. These players were all top HS and International prospects and not under NBA contracts so NBA salaries don’t apply to that team.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 Thank you
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If someone like Jamari leaves…I’d probably kick the tires on a kid like Vyctorious Miller. Think he’s more talented than Jamari long term
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Darius Acuff should be visiting this weekend. Explains Rylan coming a big earlier than expected since you wouldn’t want overlap.
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
Darius Acuff should be visiting this weekend. Explains Rylan coming a big earlier than expected since you wouldn’t want overlap.
Wow. How did we pull off that? Haven’t seen Kansas on any list for Acuff.
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@BShark two visits in a pretty close time span is interesting
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
Darius Acuff should be visiting this weekend. Explains Rylan coming a big earlier than expected since you wouldn’t want overlap.
Wow. How did we pull off that? Haven’t seen Kansas on any list for Acuff.
Townsend coached his dad in college fwiw.
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
Darius Acuff should be visiting this weekend. Explains Rylan coming a big earlier than expected since you wouldn’t want overlap.
Wow. How did we pull off that? Haven’t seen Kansas on any list for Acuff.
Townsend coached his dad in college fwiw.
Also he already took an unofficial visit for a game this year. KU is deep in this one.
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@rcjhdraft said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark two visits in a pretty close time span is interesting
Sounds like Rylan is just going to be in Lawrence the entire time. Hilarious.
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@BShark oh was talking about Acuff visiting in march lol but true that
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Apparently Rylan “isn’t on campus” today per Bossi. It’s all a bit touchy since he isn’t on his OV yet.
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Word circulating that Acuff likely commits to Kansas this weekend.
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
Word circulating that Acuff likely commits to Kansas this weekend.
LORD
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
Word circulating that Acuff likely commits to Kansas this weekend.
LORD
We have never been more back brother.
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@BShark do Philon issues have to do with Acuff? Is Philon looking gone?
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
Word circulating that Acuff likely commits to Kansas this weekend.
LORD
We have never been more back brother.
I can’t believe this is my life
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@approxinfinity said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark do Philon issues have to do with Acuff? Is Philon looking gone?
Yes.
His people worried he never gets a shot now. Juan/Mayo this year. Elmarko still around and bringing in Acuff. I can understand the concern.
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@BShark yeah that sucks. Id be more excited about Philon than Elmarko, but as i think @Texas-Hawk-10 said well, off season from year 1 to 2 usually sees substantial growth, and we have a title to win next year.
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Where does Flory play, the 5 exclusively?
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So we thinkin now KU is set to keep Zach ? - -Have Zach , Flory , & Hunter holding down the 5 ?
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@BShark Acuff >>>philon
Philon>>>EJ next year though
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More depth
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Sounds like Will Thengvall will be added as a walk on. Was a stud this year 5A player of the year in KS.
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@BShark from? Kapaun
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark from? Kapaun
Yes. State champion, went beast mode in KS playoffs to carry them to the title. Older brother is at Wichita State.
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@BShark had a good coach too!
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark had a good coach too!
You’d know him well, I’d imagine. 12 years at HCC I think?
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@BShark damn even walk ons get commitment graphics
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New name I am monitoring: Neoklis Avdalas
The tape pops.
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
New name I am monitoring: Neoklis Avdalas
The tape pops.
Looking him up and the comp I’m seeing with him is Luka. Definitely wouldn’t be opposed to this.
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
New name I am monitoring: Neoklis Avdalas
The tape pops.
At the bar with Q and Doc so I’ll ask*
*not really but great tip
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The name pops too. “Mr Anderson!” “He’s starting to believe!”
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
New name I am monitoring: Neoklis Avdalas
The tape pops.
What season? This or next?
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Neoklis Avdalas, born 2004. 6’7”. Says he played pro in the Greek league. Is he eligible?
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
New name I am monitoring: Neoklis Avdalas
The tape pops.
What season? This or next?
Could be either I think.
I know he has an offer from KU and Seton Hall.
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@Gorilla72 said in Recruiting Notes:
Neoklis Avdalas, born 2004. 6’7”. Days he played pro in the Greek league. Is he eligible?
Would be an incredible get
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Darius Acuff news this week?
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
Darius Acuff news this week?
Boy fingers crosed, sure would be nice to lnd this guy-- -a stud on the Court --hoping for the best
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Any magic left in HCBS this year or is the roster final? I haven’t see any rumors of potential 2024 MBB recruits in a while.
