Diallo a Jayhawk
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Thanks for posting Self’s take.
Self appears to be feeling some REAL pressure about this recruiting season.
He is really pumping Cheick up by comparing him to Thomas Robinson, almost the way he pumped up Cliff Alexander last year.
But I just don’t see where Cheick is the rim protecting presence that Self has said is needed.
Cheick is with Perry and Bragg our third 4. And with Jamari and Mikelson he is our 5th four.
Cliff Alexander was about the same size as Cheick. Cliff could not protect the rim.
Heck, Thomas Robinson was not a rim protector. He was a great rebounder and a tireless aggressive defender and offender by his last season.
But Jeff Withey was the rim protector that let Thomas roam.
I can see how Cheick could rim protect against ISU, because Fred never has rim protectors, and Fred lost his top recruiter to St. John’s. I can see how Cheick MIGHT be able to rim protect on 6-7 Rico Gathers. But against four footer stacks?
I don’t know.
This may be an admission for preparing KU fans that there isn’t going to be any footer or near footer added this year.
But whether Cheick is too short to rim protect, or not, MY GAWD AM I ECSTATIC TO HAVE HIM JOIN THE JAYHAWK JARHEADS AND SEE WHAT SELF CAN COOK UP FOR HIM TO DO AS A 4 PLAYING 5.
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One more thing…
It looks like Slice sliced one for Mullins.
Chris, welcome back to D1.
Its going to be a little tougher than scouting.
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Wow! Bickerings going viral on the other site over a Great Signing! I just love KU Buckets! RCJH!
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@Shanghai_RCJH It’s crazy! A few idiots have hijacked that site and it’s a non-stop bitch fest. They can’t even revel in a little good news from time to time. There was seriously a contingent that was trying to spin this signing as meaningless. And that Self simply lucked out by signing Diallo. I tired of posting responses to that kind of drivel long ago. Now I just stop by to read the articles. The train wreck that ensues in the comment section, is enough to drive you to drink.
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Posting via Facebook and/or with your true identity didn’t civilize the site??? HA! Not sure why the ones at LjW that made the decision to make posting transparent thought that’s how things would go down.
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Svi retweeted this:
Kansas Jayhawk Fans @FansOfKU · 10h10 hours ago
2015-2016 squad…are you ready?
Chip Miller @BLUEChip_Miller · 11h11 hours ago
Remaining 247Sports Top 100:Jaylen Brown
Thon Maker
Tevin Mack
Georgios Papagiannis
Kobe Eubanks
Kenny Williams
Marcus Lovett
UPDATED: 12:57 PM
Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello · 1h1 hour ago
Former VCU signee Tevin Mack tells ESPN that Kansas and Texas have visited him. UGA also making a strong push. Has no official visits left.
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@ajvan More like a grand slam in the bottom of the 9th.
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Comparing the 2 its easy to say that Brown is the better play now and would probably impact the game more as a freshman.
Brown: Freak Athlete, gets to the lane at will, College ready body, good ball handling skills, and has shown defensive ability. Needs to work on FT’s, Outside Shooting, decision making.
Mack: Good Athlete, Great Shooter from the perimeter, untapped potential both physically and athletically. Needs to work on lateral quickness, ball handling, driving ability.
Brown is College ready now, he’s got a great driving game reminiscent of Wiggins with maybe a little more power. Wiggins struggled at KU with contact but Brown welcomes contact. His outside shot is streaky but can definitely make them in rhythm.
Mack reminds me a lot of Brannen Greene as a freshman. Known as a lights out shooter with great size, they are not exceptional athlete’s nor great defenders. That’s where the potential for Mack comes in a few years after he’s had weight training and individual work would probably make him a star by Junior season. He was a great Coup for VCU when Smart did get him and you know Smart doesn’t go after you unless you have shown some defensive ability so clearly he saw something in Mack.
Mack offers the safe route with room for great development, Brown offers the 9 month pit stop with the ability to impact the game immediately.
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WOW! What a commitment! Congratulations to the coaching staff. Cheick Diallo, you have just elevated a very good squad to potential superstar status. Really a sad situation that you and Svi can’t join the team for World University Games, but I assume that you each will gain considerably from summertime practices with the Jayhawks. Welcome to Lawrence, KS.
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@ZIG Total agreement. In this site, we can relax and enjoy the Buckets Gurus’ takes on next year’s line up, potential, and what other pieces we need. I just love this site so much more. We always move on and forward! RCJH!
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What a way for ISU to spin it!
Cheick Diallo will play in Hilton Coliseum next year after all.
In a Kansas uniform.
The blue-chip big man verbally committed to the Jayhawks on Tuesday afternoon. He primarily chose Kansas over Kentucky and St. John’s, who finished in a distant third.
What does this mean for the Cyclones?
Not much.
If you’ve been paying attention at all over the last few week, Iowa State hasn’t been a serious contender for some time.
The Cyclones still have two scholarships to give this offseason before the 2015-16 campaign begins.
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@RockChalkinTexas thats awesome
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This is obviously a wonderful day for KU fans and coaches to land a premier big man. What strikes me as important is the way he played at the McDonald’s game. A room full of elite OAD hopefuls protecting their nobility and a guy who just goes out and plays his heart out. Robinson like is the ingredient that we needed in the mix. Good job coach!!!
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Saw one headline with:
Cheick Mate!
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I’m excited to see Diallo challenge McKay and Niang in the low post… actually… all over the floor! Diallo has the motor and the quick ups to reject both of these guys shots. They live off of timing quick shots and if Diallo adapts as quickly to D1 speed as many project, he is the perfect defender against players like that.
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I couldn’t help myself on the Fanatic site I posted above
and wrote:RockChalkJayhawk • 27 minutes ago
Rock Cheick Jayhawk!
and here’s the response I just got (clearly NOT classy!)
**Country Boy Ye He! **
RockChalkJayhawk • 3 minutes ago
What are you doing here scumbag? Go away! The Big 12 is ours!!!
Should I respond?
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@RockChalkinTexas Do yourself a favor - don’t go to the other side (site). You won’t need to shower near as often.
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@KU-Flyer my favorite traits in a player!! Hopefully it will be contagious. If not, he will leave them in the dirt!
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@nuleafjhawk cause you will be (puke)
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@Crimsonorblue22 I’m pretty sure you’re my wife, because about half the time I don’t have any idea what you’re talking about!
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@nuleafjhawk (puke)
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@nuleafjhawk you don’t get me?
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I was talkin about the OTHER site, makes one (puke)! Get it? Boys are slooooow!
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@Crimsonorblue22 I am very slow. Practically asleep! Thanks for clearing that up. What’s for supper tonight? hehe
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@RockChalkinTexas Ha, good call.
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@nuleafjhawk steak! I’m sure your wife is a better cook! Me (puke)! Since you are slow, I’m practicing my puking sign you taught me, referring to my cooking skills!!
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I just realized after relishing in the fact that we swiped two top recruits from UK, but Self also beat out a former NBA player, coach, and two key assistants coaches that were recruiting Diallo. I think this is extraordinary that he pulled Diallo from Mullin, Abdelmasi (sp), and Slice. Their plan backfired.
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“Should I respond?”
Na… it’s not worth it. I always believe that you shouldn’t force a lasso… just leave the rope on the ground and watch people hang themselves.
"I am very slow. Practically asleep! "
I’m with you. I feel like I haven’t slept in a month! All of this soap opera business keeps me counting OADs at night instead of sheep. I’m not good with drama… especially when played out slowly over time. Pour medicine in the spoon and gulp it down!
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Watch Cheick school his teammate for not making a defensive stop. He’s super competitive. I like his fire and verbalization.
Who is that that let Brown go to the rim uncontested? Where did he go? Defensive liability.
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@truehawk93 can’t tell.
