Recruiting Notes
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@dylans said in Recruiting Notes:
What makes you think Nike for Peterson? (Out of curiosity) It sounds like he was a big Kentucky fan growing up,
them getting ridCal moving on has got to change that dynamic a bit.Peterson signed an NIL deal with adidas in November of 2023. KU and Indiana both have shoe contracts with adidas. He plays on the adidas AAU circuit for Phenom United, a team based out of Ohio.
Read more at: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article289347920.html#storylink=cpy
That was word on the street in the spring, that the Adidas deal was only for high school and he was going to get a big Nike deal in college. He had two Adidas and six Nike schools in his final 8 so that was a big tell. Then was going to visit all the Nike schools first until just recently announcing a KU visit
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Peterson should be on campus today but it’s been quiet…
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Any recruiting updates after Peterson? Acuff still mum?
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Trending the right way for both but nothing is done. Still think 2 guys for 1 spot
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Please get me Peterson
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Please get me Peterson
Sounds like you might get your wish - quite the thing going on between Acuff & Peterson
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@jayballer67 said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Please get me Peterson
Sounds like you might get your wish - quite the thing going on between Acuff & Peterson
I can only hope brother
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@jayballer67 said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Please get me Peterson
Sounds like you might get your wish - quite the thing going on between Acuff & Peterson
I can only hope brother
I think it’s a win win no matter if we can get one or another. However I think I would rather have Peterson, just think he is a more ALL around player
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I’ll take Peterson if he’ll play the 2. Want a veteran guy running point with all the young guys getting minutes.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
I’ll take Peterson if he’ll play the 2. Want a veteran guy running point with all the young guys getting minutes.
This is the goal imo.
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Sounds like Peterson had a really good visit.–Think we are sitting well
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@BShark - any further word on this guy or ???
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@FarmerJayhawk why is it unlikely KU could get both Acuff and Peterson when they play different positions KU has the roster spots for both? Is it NIL related or some other issue?
How did Elmarko Jackson not transferring out affect Acuff’s view of KU?
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@Gorilla72 said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark - any further word on this guy or ???
KU is recruiting him, doesn’t seem super likely currently.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 for a long time the Petersons were saying he only wants to play on the ball, he’s a pure PG that can score, that kind of thing. So Peterson and Acuff couldn’t coexist in that case.
There’s definitely some uncertainty with Elmarko now post-injury, even when he comes back will he be ready for a big role? Or will it be more like pre-injury expectations for this year where great if he can be a nice bench piece and anything more is a bonus? The staff is definitely selling that there will be all the minutes at the 1-2 available and they can both play both spots. There’s not much of a chance they get both but have to shoot their shot.
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWK
I can only pray…
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@BShark idk if you’ve heard the same but always got the impression he’s #1 on the board
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark idk if you’ve heard the same but always got the impression he’s #1 on the board
Coach has the same vision as me if so….
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark idk if you’ve heard the same but always got the impression he’s #1 on the board
Basically, plus Adidas going to bat here. They don’t want to lose him.
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@BShark yep. And the big bonus is in no way precludes us from going after an elite PG in the portal
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark idk if you’ve heard the same but always got the impression he’s #1 on the board
Coach has the same vision as me if so….
Peterson > Acuff - you all agree?
Acuff is a stud and be nice to have a legit pg but if the option is Acuff at pg and transfer portal 2 guard
Or
Peterson at 2 guard and transfer portal pg
Think I prefer option 2
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@kuballin10 for sure. It’s a heck of a lot easier to get an elite PG in the portal than an elite wing. I know Peterson fancies himself a point but he’s just not going to be in college
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@kuballin10 said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark idk if you’ve heard the same but always got the impression he’s #1 on the board
Coach has the same vision as me if so….
Peterson > Acuff - you all agree?
Acuff is a stud and be nice to have a legit pg but if the option is Acuff at pg and transfer portal 2 guard
Or
Peterson at 2 guard and transfer portal pg
Think I prefer option 2
OMG for once we agree lol --Yes me to for sure run Peterson at the two & then portal pg
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Acuff is a fantastic player/pg , no doubt about that However I just feel we will be better with Peterson , I dunno just feel that he is just more of a COMPLETE player.- - -either way we win But just would prefer Peterson.
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Pretty encouraging reports about Peterson’s relationship with Coach Self on rivals…
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Pretty encouraging reports about Peterson’s relationship with Coach Self on rivals…
Keys 2 the program baby
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Pretty encouraging reports about Peterson’s relationship with Coach Self on rivals…
Keys 2 the program baby
Face of the program as well
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Meh neither Peterson nor Acuff will be in college long enough to be the face of anything and with Acuff it sounds like Calamari and Ark pockets won the NIL war there anyway. Depending on what we are trying to spend for Peterson I’d say we are likely overspending for a year as well. Their camps clearly want a bag and nothing else matters. They don’t give a hoot about KU. I’d rather push the chips in on the best transfer options then chase these high school kids that have only 1 goal in mind. Think about both of these guys for a minute, exactly where does Peterson think he fits here with the idea to be a point guard? Doesn’t fit at all
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@BeddieKU23 said in Recruiting Notes:
Meh neither Peterson nor Acuff will be in college long enough to be the face of anything and with Acuff it sounds like Calamari and Ark pockets won the NIL war there anyway. Depending on what we are trying to spend for Peterson I’d say we are likely overspending for a year as well. Their camps clearly want a bag and nothing else matters. They don’t give a hoot about KU. I’d rather push the chips in on the best transfer options then chase these high school kids that have only 1 goal in mind. Think about both of these guys for a minute, exactly where does Peterson think he fits here with the idea to be a point guard? Doesn’t fit at all
If Self wants to use Peterson at PG in 2025-26, what else does KU currently have? Elmarko Jackson coming back from a significant knee injury is all KU has right now.
Darryn Peterson is a future top 5 pick in a pretty loaded 2026 draft who’s only going to play college ball because that’s the best option financially. We also know Self probably won’t play him at the 1 the majority of the time, but at the 2 with plenty of chances to initiate the offense becausehe is capable. He’s also going to be better than any option there will be in the portal next season. With him already signed to an NIL deal with Adidas, KU isn’t paying the majority of his NIL deal.
He will have experience around him as KU will likely have Elmarko, Passmore, Griffen, and Flory in 2025-26, possibly AJ Storr as well.
A starting line up of Peterson, Storr, Passmore, Griffen, and Bidunga is a line up that can score from all 3 levels and run pretty much anyone off the court with pace and tempo.
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@BeddieKU23 said in Recruiting Notes:
Meh neither Peterson nor Acuff will be in college long enough to be the face of anything and with Acuff it sounds like Calamari and Ark pockets won the NIL war there anyway. Depending on what we are trying to spend for Peterson I’d say we are likely overspending for a year as well. Their camps clearly want a bag and nothing else matters. They don’t give a hoot about KU. I’d rather push the chips in on the best transfer options then chase these high school kids that have only 1 goal in mind. Think about both of these guys for a minute, exactly where does Peterson think he fits here with the idea to be a point guard? Doesn’t fit at all
Do you think the transfers don’t care about the bag? They are all focused on the bag or attempting to go pro. As much as guys like Gradey or CB dreamed about being at KU…they would rather be in the league. Thats the real dream for them.
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New DP update on on3
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Haven’t read it (I don’t subscribe) but really like where we’re at with Peterson. Sounds like the ship has sailed with Acuff
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Haven’t read it (I don’t subscribe) but really like where we’re at with Peterson. Sounds like the ship has sailed with Acuff
This is encouraging coming from you.
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We clearly wanted Peterson more so gotta trust the staff to finish the job because if we lose both that’s brutal.
Bill’s time to run college bball and capitalize with 3-4 more titles. Get us even with uk who’s about to be the next Indiana
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Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
There could definitely be some smoke with Arenas. For anyone who isn’t already aware, he is the son of Gilbert Arenas, who had a signature shoe with Adidas and Adidas will still put out retro Agent 0 shoes from time to time. KU could be in a pretty good spot there.
But, his dad also played at Arizona, so I have to imagine they will be a big factor in his recruitment as well.
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
Wing U into 2 guard U
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
There could definitely be some smoke with Arenas. For anyone who isn’t already aware, he is the son of Gilbert Arenas, who had a signature shoe with Adidas and Adidas will still put out retro Agent 0 shoes from time to time. KU could be in a pretty good spot there.
But, his dad also played at Arizona, so I have to imagine they will be a big factor in his recruitment as well.
KT is in there deep as well. I know there is some message board banter about why does Bill keep him etc… But he definitely earns it.
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
Wing U into 2 guard U
So I was thinking about a Peterson/Kease back court next year and well
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
There could definitely be some smoke with Arenas. For anyone who isn’t already aware, he is the son of Gilbert Arenas, who had a signature shoe with Adidas and Adidas will still put out retro Agent 0 shoes from time to time. KU could be in a pretty good spot there.
But, his dad also played at Arizona, so I have to imagine they will be a big factor in his recruitment as well.
KT is in there deep as well. I know there is some message board banter about why does Bill keep him etc… But he definitely earns it.
He’s got a really tough gig. It’s always been a truism in recruiting that west coast kids are the toughest to pull.
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
Wing U into 2 guard U
So I was thinking about a Peterson/Kease back court next year and well
I’ve been praying for a backcourt like that. Pure bucket getters
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@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
Wing U into 2 guard U
So I was thinking about a Peterson/Kease back court next year and well
I’ve been praying for a backcourt like that. Pure bucket getters
I think we still go get a PG in the portal. Bill loves ball handlers
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@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
Wing U into 2 guard U
So I was thinking about a Peterson/Kease back court next year and well
Random thought for the morning - Did you see the documentary about the Asian fellow who likely inspired the
meaning - he was nude for the show and they used an eggplant to blur out his junk.Edit The show is called “The Contestant” it’s on Hulu. I haven’t watched, but thought the premise was wild/horrible.
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@dylans I did watch the documentary about him. I cannot imagine living like he did. The producer of the show was a huge a$$hole and took advantage of this guy.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:
@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:
Staff watched Darryn Peterson and Alijah Arenas today at the Adidas event.
Imagine if we go from Peterson to Arenas. Sheesh.
Wing U into 2 guard U
So I was thinking about a Peterson/Kease back court next year and well
I’ve been praying for a backcourt like that. Pure bucket getters
I think we still go get a PG in the portal. Bill loves ball handlers
Another Shak Moore type to be the primary back-up imo
