Crootin Thread III, Wherein Some Players Probably Commit to KU
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Gheez…
Imagine the potential for KU to go BIG next year with Tilmon onboard?
Doke as center, Tilmon as power forward, and Preston as our swing forward.
Yikes!
Time for Bill to dream up new schemes!
But seriously… with Preston’s handles, he should get some minutes at the 3. That will be his NBA position.
We should have enough minutes available to make a serious run for TIlmon’s services.
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Maybe in an exhibition. Maybe.
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Tilmon reminded me of Deyonta Davis who went pro after 1 year at Michigan St. If Tilmon gets back to what got him so highly ranked then he’s got a high ceiling. I know there are some that say his offense is limited but the kid has some nice post moves but wasn’t always consistent with them. He runs the floor well, he plays above the rim and has good instincts on defense. Pairing him with Doke and Coleby is not fair for opponents. We can all dream…
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That’s a nice dream you typed up. Billy guarding the SF spot would be a nightmare. I think he’s going to be the new age 4 at the next level, if he matures enough to make it and last.
Tilmon is more of a 5, not sure how he’d work alongside Doke but that’s why the coaches get paid the big bucks.
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@BeddieKU23 I think if we can get him on campus its a done deal. If only we could have like Ben McLemore there during his visit to show him around.
Cuonzo has that connection with Tilmon because Cuonzo is from East St. Louis too… We need something to really put him over the top and make that connection. Ben had to spend two years here and I’m sure he could be a major influence on JT.
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Yeah it seems that way.
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If anything, this article at least reaffirms where the best home-court advantage is.
Anyways, I personally think Duval is just hoping that Grayson declares for the draft hoping he doesn’t have to play with him. I mean I wouldn’t want to practice with that guy. NBA dreams could end with one “accident.”
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@Kcmatt7 I’m not sure what I think about his quote below.
“I don’t really care who’s there,” Duval said. “I can play with anyone. I’ve played with everyone. As long as everyone plays the game the right way, I’m not worried about playing with anyone.”
Is that arrogance or confidence? I know there is a fine line but it seems a bit odd to me.
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The entire recruiting scene seems to have ADOS. Attention Deficit…Ooh Shiny.
Every time a new recruit signs or even is mentioned Garret gets lost in the news. At least for me, and I’m really looking forward to a long ball handler.
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What if Duval signs, Svi comes back and Jackson tweeks his knee/back and wants to come back? Who gets das boot?
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@joeloveshawks I think it is a perfect quote for someone in his position. Had he said “I don’t care who is already there. I can beat anybody out” then I would worry.
He said “play with anyone”. Great for team cohesiveness.
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@mayjay Good. I’m glad that is how you read it. I think that is the best way to read it. Just needed some reassurance. He would obviously be a great get. It would allow a potential stud to come off the bench.
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@drgnslayr That’s you & I’s new theme " Livin the Dream " lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Hahahaheeeee… thank you… for adding to my dream!
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I think Bill sees the reality. He knows he is one big-time player away from making next year’s team a real threat at a FF.
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@joeloveshawks Na it’s not odd. - -The kid just have confidence in himself -ya he has a little bit of an edge, kind of a little cockiness - -but that’s ok just like Josh now not saying he is any Josh - -different position BUT Josh had that little edge to him - - swagger BUT he could back it up - -Trevon can BACK IT UP - - there is a difference between someone who talks smack and then wet’s all over himself & then a player as we hear not only talks the talk - -BUT walks the walk.
A article that stuck with me with Josh he was playing I believe Peyton’s son I think maybe and Peyton was in the stands and Josh and him was exchanging smack with one another BUT Peyton said he liked that. – WHY? Cause Josh could back his talk up. - - Trevon is the same way - - Lots of people said he NBA ready right now. - -Lot of recruiting analysts have said he is THE ONE PG that could go now if it was possible.
I don’t think in anyway trying to be negative or anything else. He is just oozing confidence - - nothing wrong with that. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@dylans Lawson brother somehow becomes a “self pay.” Not encouraging an alumni to do it. But Idk, if 3 years from now their dad gets his tuition refunded, let’s just say it wouldn’t surprise me.
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Well , I think that just maybe found why Josh hasn’t announced yet. - - -Reason? - -He has been pretty busy. - -Today just came out an hour ago from the LJW - -Josh was in court today as he has been formally charged with Criminal Damage.
He is applying for a diversion , pleaded not guilty through his attorney , Was surpose to surrender himself to the jail by April 14th, where he will have his photographed and finger prints. - - His bond will be set at 500.00 dollars
In the main time while his diversion is being processed he has another Court app , Friday for his charge of Inattentive driving. - -So could be why he hasn’t announced - - He has been to busy with legal. - -Just be glad for josh when he get’s this behind him - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BShark Holy crap, i’ve been staring at your thread title for a week and I just looked up what Crootin meant on urban dictionary. lol. I whiffed on that one!
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I believe the are are many legal way to provide financial assistance other than using a scholarship.
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@approxinfinity said in Crootin Thread III, Wherein Some Players Probably Commit to KU:
@BShark Holy crap, i’ve been staring at your thread title for a week and I just looked up what Crootin meant on urban dictionary. lol. I whiffed on that one!
Laughing pretty good.
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KU has reached out to MSU decommit Garrison Brooks. Common thought is he will end up at UNC.
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It’s been pretty cool just having guys like Bill Self coming out to my school to meet with me,” Allen said. “All of the coaches are letting me know how much they need me next season and of course that feels good. I’m planning to take a visit to Kansas; I’m not sure when, but that’s the only visit I have planned for now. It’s just part of the game. I was committed, but now I have to figure it out again. I’m not complaining.”
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Another award for juiston
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@BShark - - -I read on the Iowa State board , they were saying he is going to be there this weekend for a visit. - - Where as on your post , he was saying we were the only visit he had planned for now. - -So I’m guessing he must of made that statement before he set his visit with Iowa state right? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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That was about Thomas Allen, not Juiston.
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Read where we are Visiting Tilmon today & also visiting Quigley? Oh can’t remember his name - -the point guard , also visiting him today. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BShark - Ahh, Ok so it was Allen only visit was for here right now? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Correct KU is seeing Tilmon and Quickley today. I’d be surprised if KU landed another PG from Maryland tbqh…
http://247sports.com/Player/Immanuel-Quickley-85421
There were some reclass rumours with him, so maybe that’s why the staff is checking in today…
@jayballer54 said in Crootin Thread III, Wherein Some Players Probably Commit to KU:
@BShark - Ahh, Ok so it was Allen only visit was for here right now? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Yes. Very much reads like he is waiting for a commit-able KU offer.
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@BShark Ok. - - - -So then IF & I’m just asking , but if Josh leaves & SVI stays in the draft or opts to go back home and try NBA later , How many Schol’s would we have? - -One , or Two?
Hoping Two because my thinking is - - if we would still only have One I’d prefer we use it on like Juiston or Tilmon I personally feel between the Two positions we need More help on the inside. What’s your feelings about this?
Hopefully we would have Two - - that way we could possibly land both Big & Small – ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BShark Another Pg from Maryland? - -who is the one from Maryland? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Two. Staff wants a post player and a ball handling guard.
@jayballer54 said in Crootin Thread III, Wherein Some Players Probably Commit to KU:
@BShark Another Pg from Maryland? - -who is the one from Maryland? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Quickley is from MD. The last guard KU signed from MD…you guessed it…Josh Selby.
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@BShark Well that’s good we would have two thanks for that. Boy I honestly even remember about Selby being from Maryland - - Actually I really tried to forget about Selby lol.
So what do you REALLY think about possibly landing Tilman Actually I think we have a better chance at Juiston don’t you? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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I think it’s pretty likely that Tilmon will end up at Missouri. Hard to pass on starting…
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Heard coach is visiting Zion tues!
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Thomas Allen Retweeted JayhawkSlantVerified account @JayhawkSlant 5h5 hours ago
#kubball assistant coach Norm Roberts is headed to Raleigh, N.C., to meet with the parents of four-star guard Thomas Allen. 3 replies 27 retweets 127 likes
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Read off an article today Shakur is headed to DePaul for a visit this week. Did NOT commit to Iowa State over the weekend. Iowa State fans disappointed. Then some well of Course he is going to takes his visits, and of course making their comments why come to Kansas and waste away on the bench when he could go there and play valuable minutes.
Other schools being mentioned Oklahoma , Illinois , U Conn , Seton Hall and others. Was mentioned Shakur is very aware of the Lawsons commiting to KU, and said I believe the Hutch Coach saying that this a concern for Shakur, because of his 2 yrs remaining. - - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Matt Says Tilmon will visit KU unless something happens. With Tilmon that could be anything.
Juiston might be here this weekend for a visit…
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Being reported now that Juiston won’t visit KU. Tilmon visit should def happen. Gotta think Juiston ends up at ISU now.
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yeah the Lawson brothers have eliminated his impact and minutes
Which sucks, I don’t want him at ISU
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@BShark Dam. - -But guess I shouldn’t be surprised with the brothers coming next year. - Still things as far as a Big goes for this year not looking good .Actually kind of a quiet year - -Got to believe Tilmon ends up at Missouri, wish we could of landed a Big. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Don’t underestimate KU with Tilmon. We have a long-standing relationship with him. Getting him in for a visit is the key here. Missouri definitely has more to offer (playing time) but if he thinks Martin is going to develop him he’s straight bat crazy and deserves that situation if he chooses it
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KU will get another big. Can’t say who it will be at this point, but Self will add a post player.
@BeddieKU23 said in Crootin Thread III, Wherein Some Players Probably Commit to KU:
yeah the Lawson brothers have eliminated his impact and minutes
Which sucks, I don’t want him at ISU
While he will help ISU, I still don’t know if they are a tournament team next year. Given the choice I think you take the Lawsons every time.
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If a player thinks he cannot compete with the Lawson Brothers then he has no chance of making it to the NBA and might as well go to place where he will get good education. I like Duval’s “I can play anywhere and with anyone” attitude.
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Exactly. If we hadn’t gone after the Lawson brothers I’m sure Shakur would be visiting this weekend and our chances would be greater. But he see’s a crowded future ahead of him and is going to end up where he can produce now with just the 2 years. Seems like Iowa St has this one in the bag now.
We still need to get ourselves a big that can provide depth and push for minutes. Tilmon has to be option #1 now. Fight for minutes behind Doke now and possibly take his spot playing alongside Dedric in 2018-19.
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“Kansas Assistant Coach Norm Roberts will watch 2017 big man Garrison Brooks on Monday. Brooks, who was released from his LOI to mississippi State, is also being recruited by North Carolina and Iowa State among others.”
- per Matt Scott
What do we know about this guy?
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If juiston goes to isu he’ll make them a tournament team. Wigginton is really good, too. If Preston gave half the effort juiston does, I’d be pleased. Not seeing that during the games or tapes I’ve seen. I was really hoping to get him, hard working great kid! Seems like a Bill Self kind of player.
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He’s 6’10 and a pretty decent athlete. Gets a lot of his points off dunks/put-backs. Has some rim protection ability with his long arms/athleticism. Has some range on his shot, can make an open 17 footer or 3 with time (takes a while to shoot and come down).
Reminds me a lot of Landen Lucas really although not as bulky as Landen was.
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@BeddieKU23 I have to agree, I really think we need to still find a big for THIS class ew have took a lot of misses on players this year. I know we will be fine but man we have missed on a lot of players this year. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Can’t shoot, perfect Bill Self 4 man.
Jokes aside, if Preston had Juiston’s motor he’d probably not be at KU…@BeddieKU23 said in Crootin Thread III, Wherein Some Players Probably Commit to KU:
He’s 6’10 and a pretty decent athlete. Gets a lot of his points off dunks/put-backs. Has some rim protection ability with his long arms/athleticism. Has some range on his shot, can make an open 17 footer or 3 with time (takes a while to shoot and come down).
Reminds me a lot of Landen Lucas really although not as bulky as Landen was.
Yeah, at this point he’d be a take. I’d say #1 Tilmon, #2 Juiston, #3 Brooks in terms of priority. That’s just my opinion on it.
