Recruiting Master Thread Part Deux
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Didn’t expect that one even though he mentioned KU with interest…
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If Evans and Allen commit, someone is leaving early. Can’t see having 8 guards (Graham, Svi, Vick, Garrett, Cunliffe, Newman, Evans, Allen) on the roster even if one is sitting out due to transfer rules.
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@BShark Me too I’m starting to believe that he will too. I think Juiston would be a pretty good commit for us, - -I’ve seen several hi-lights of him and to me looks pretty athletic - jumps well just looks like an athlete seems like he runs the floor well. - - - -Would be quality to have him and Allen, Which it’s looking more and more like Allen is coming and then to Juiston , quality recruits. A solid recruiting year - -not a Great recruiting year if those two commit then I think we would still have one right? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BShark I saw a tweet from Markese with all my other little wonderful E-Mails I get anyways he surposedly tweeted out - - " I’M A KANSASA JAYHAWK " - -so ya naybe I’m sure other Coaches stil after him, he just letting them know. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BShark I’m just not feeling Evans. I think we have more then enough sufficient in our back court - -I’m more concerned we not getting our front court issues filled - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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I’m thinking it means Graham is gone if the staff takes two more guards. Evans isn’t for next year though, he has to sit a year. And after next season even if Graham and Svi are back this year, we could be looking at just Garrett and Cunliffe being back as Newman will undoubtedly test the waters and Vick probably will too if he has the year I think he will.
As for Juiston, he is the kind of player Self loves. Firmly believe that he is a take and if he chooses to go elsewhere it’s not because KU backed off barring something INSANE like Bagley reclassing and picking KU…
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I believe it will all work out
I think the Evans move is more for Newman/Vick not being around after next season. I’m sure the staff feels both could be in the NBA if they have good years. It may also be very beneficial to have an experienced guard to go with whatever 2018 kids we potentially get.
Evans would be a fantastic sit out transfer. Kid can score.
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Yeah I know it’s been awhile, but I seem to recall the last attack mode guard (Evans shoots about 7 fts a game) that was from Virginia and played for KU was pretty good…
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@BShark I think at this point it is a “take what you can get” move. If we don’t see much that can help us this year, it is time to start thinking about the next year. No sense in letting a guy who can really play go just because it means we have 8 guards. Especially with the shift in basketball away from size. Maybe Bill is just buying into the 4 guard lineup because it is easier to land guards than post players. At least that is what it has felt like lately…
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I just see a guard really not wanting to come here when there are that many but we will see.
Updates from Matt Scott: VCU is heavily involved with Evans (not a surprise) and KU has reached out to Blake Harris with Michigan State also involved there.
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I’m liking Evans the more I watch. Really quick, gets in the lane at will.
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He also said Evans is not visiting this weekend. VCU being from his home state and hiring his coach will be tough to beat. His teammate who’s a grad transfer visits OU this weekend. I think OU will land him
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He also said Evans is not visiting this weekend. VCU being from his home state and hiring his coach will be tough to beat. His teammate who’s a grad transfer visits OU this weekend. I think OU will land him.
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Ah yeah he just edited that in. I agree he probably ends up at VCU. He is a good player but all things being equal I would prefer a HS player, since they could transfer w/o penalty if things don’t work out or if need be due to KU hopefully getting Dotson + Grimes in 18 and being well positioned in 19 as well with Jacobs already on board.
Either way I don’t really have a problem with what the staff decides on this one.
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Evans could definitely play at KU but I also feel the same about Harris. I think all of this confirms that Duval has told the staff no-no
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Graham + Harris + Dotson + Allen. KU = North Carolina midwest.
@BeddieKU23 said:
Evans could definitely play at KU but I also feel the same about Harris. I think all of this confirms that Duval has told the staff no-no
Seems like a definite take-away from all this action.
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That said, I think Harris wants to go somewhere where he can play next year. If Graham returns KU is not that place. Allen seems like the kind of kid that would be okay with a developmental year, but I could be wrong about that. I think Dotson and Grimes are definite takes next year if they would choose KU.
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@brooksmd Classic hi-lo needs face-up midrange capable bigs, who are also athletic. This is where Bragg’s ineptness totally F’d up the scheme, as did Doke’s freak ligament tear. I pity Bragg: how many ways does he have to try to convince us “I’m not Perry Ellis, waa, waa”. Ok, Carlton, but then please explain how you ended up in the McDAA Game? Preston may take his spot, although he cant shoot either. Yes, it was painfully TIME for Lucas to go…but the hi-lo is in shambles, and will take time and recruiting actual skill to fix. Bragg xsfers, as Lightfoot alrdy had a better nose for ball, just needed to get stronger. He could be a Wiscy type player for us.
Our best hope next season in the post is that we actually have some medium-skilled size DEPTH. We’ll use them very much like Izzo bigs, as thats what they are. Bruisers, rebounders. They’ll have to prove they’re better than that. Lucas was barely serviceable, plateaued Feb.2016.
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The Lawson brothers are transferring from Memphis. Dedric is reaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllly good.
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@BShark Did KU recruit these kids out of high school? I could not find anything about us giving them an offer.
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I don’t think so. They are from Memphis and Memphis hired their dad. Not sure if KU takes a look here but Dedric is really good and they have a little brother that will be a 5* in 2019.
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@ralster Wow, you went back aways to find my post. Thanks, I appreciate your info.
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Tilmon request his release from Illinois.
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I bet Duke and U.K. Get involved
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He would be a great backup center to have though… he would get PT here
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Wow some stuff is goin down today…
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The Tilmon release would seem to me that Missouri is involved
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@BShark do you think mizzou would hire their dad?
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Just crippled the Memphis program… Dedric almost left for the NBA after this season. They are very talented.
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Is there enough room? Maybe they could make up a position lol.
@BeddieKU23 said:
Wow some stuff is goin down today…
The party usually gets started after the FF.
@BeddieKU23 said:
The Tilmon release would seem to me that Missouri is involved
Seems very likely.
@BeddieKU23 said:
Just crippled the Memphis program… Dedric almost left for the NBA after this season. They are very talented.
Yeah I don’t understand why he would transfer instead of entering the draft.
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KU has reached out to the Kanter brother. Grad transfer big…
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@BeddieKU23 said:
KU has reached out to the Kanter brother. Grad transfer big…
Contacting every available player apparently.
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@BeddieKU23 Mizzou made the right call at the right time with Anderson if that is the case. Was Mizzou in on him at the beginning? Or is this some Cuonzo sweet talk going on?
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@Kcmatt7 or the porters? Porters a ball hog though.
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This is all Martin. They are in on Harris and Knox too…
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@BeddieKU23 @BShark No brainer for both of those Memphis kids if they want to come here right?
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Yeah this is Martin’s doing. And there is some stuff being floated around that he was recruiting Tilmon before he got his release which would be a NCAA violation. I wouldn’t be surprised if Illinois tries to block where he might go…
Apparently Martin if from the St Louis area, same as Tilmon…
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@BShark Can’t believe it. Such a mediocre coach, but he must have a way with words. I’m so curious as to what he sells these kids on. Its like Calipari. Just so curious as to how their pitch is always better than everyone else’s.
Something tells me Cuonzo will be due for some sanctions problems soon enough. His recruiting ability is too good to be true.
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Father is a nutcase so that’s an issue. The 3rd Lawson is supposed to be good as well. Dedric is much better then KJ. Talented kids but I don’t think you take both, if you could take Dedric by himself I would sign us up today
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@BShark Ya your right , don’t know what I was thinking. I forgot about Evans having to sit a year. Well I’m just all over the place with Devonte. – One minute I think ya he is gone - -then turn around and get a feel more that he is coming back. - -Now once again feeling he may be gone. - - So obviously I have NO CLUE , would love to see him back but ummmm, I just can’t pin point one way or the other.
As far as Juiston goes - now for some reason I’m just feelin more and more that we might just land him. - -I think he would be a good pickup Time will tell. - -Recruit signing starts one week from today.
We will find out before long on Devonte and others as they have until 11:59 ET on the 23rd of April to declare… And ya as far as Bagley, ummm ya INSANE for sure would be the word - -real INSANE, - - -BUT then again - - you tell me , how many here ACTUALLY THOUGHT being 100% and totally honest the Andrew Wiggins would land here? -Kind of totally caught ALOT of people with their pants down SOOOOO, never say never, But ya I agree - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Yeah apparently Martin has a sister that is a principal at Tilmon’s HS. LOL.
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Maybe it’s part of why he job hops so much. By the time any trouble is made, he is two jobs away…
@BeddieKU23 said:
Father is a nutcase so that’s an issue. The 3rd Lawson is supposed to be good as well. Dedric is much better then KJ. Talented kids but I don’t think you take both, if you could take Dedric by himself I would sign us up today
Given that the staff didn’t want to deal with Tremont’s dad, it seems unlikely. Cunliffe’s dad and Newman’s dad more than meets the helicopter dad quota.
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@BShark Really good. - - Dedric 20/10 - -& KJ was a 13/8 guy 40% from the three. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@Kcmatt7 He is taking a visit to Missouri this weekend. - -read the article and says Missouri is leadin in front of St Louis for him. - -Talked about Martin having good relationship in East St Louis - -wouldn’t surprise me I the least if he lands there. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BeddieKU23 Sounds like a good idea, but I don’t think they will separate IF he stays in College, I think they are going to want to stay together. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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OK. Soooo, here is a question. - -Do we have any snowballs chance in hell of getting MJ Walker to come her? - -pretty dam good. - -A article talking to him sayin he is getting his officials lined up - - has takin the one to Florida St - wanting to take his 4 others. - - -Says wants to make a decision in Apr/May.
He list his schools as: UCLA , Florida St , Georgia Tech , Virginia Tech , Maryland , Ohio St , KU , & UNLV. They was asking him about Georgia Tech if that was TO close to home - -he said ya some people saying being able to get away from home was part of the college experience - -said Georgia Tech was like 20 minutes away and Florida St was like 4 hours away. - -He said the schools program the academics & playing time was going to play a big role to where he goes - -wants to start - - what a surprise But knows has to earn it. - -So ANY CHANCE at all? - -I know we have been recruiting him - -any thoughts? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Only chance is if Svi leaves
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@BeddieKU23 AND? - -Your thoughts as of today of that happening? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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If Dedrick almost left for the NBA, what are the chances he stays at KU for two years since he will have to sit one year?
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@jayballer54 said:
@BeddieKU23 AND? - -Your thoughts as of today of that happening? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
I think he stays. Walker wants immediate playing time
