DEVON DOTSON WHOSE COMMITMENT TO KANSAS WE NEVER DOUBTED
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bmensch1 said:
I see KU with 4 losses this year. Kentucky, 2 times to west virginia, and one to texas. I love me some DG, Newman, and Vick; but, the I don’t see how they consistently break the press against WVU and not have 25 turnovers. We’ve truly been spoiled with point guard ball handling skills over the last several years and the aforementioned don’t cut it for me in a pressing situation. KU will have 2 weaknesses this year as compared to recent memory:
- the ball handling as mentioned.
- When the shots aren’t falling and a play maker taking control and driving the basket for a contact layup and/or a foul.
3 full games is a tall feat. I do like TCU coming in second and WVU coming in 3rd. Each will have 4-5 losses each in conference I’d reckon.
WVU has almost no guard depth. If they have fouls called on them that should be called (much likelier to happen at AFH) they are in trouble.
I’d call for a split here. Probably will lose in Morgantown.
The next time Shaka beats KU at Texas will be the first.
KU will of course lose some games, but predicting which they will be good prove difficult. I could see them beating Kentucky but then losing the before Christmas game to Stanford for example.
Who the go to playmaker is will be an interesting adventure. I don’t think it’s Graham but Self likes to put the ball in the hands of his seniors. I think Newman, Preston and maybe Vick could all be guys you ask to get their own bucket. Not necessarily by driving to get to the cup like Frank though. Newman in particular is more, make a move to hope to free up space for a jump shot.
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@bmensch1 Nobody had less than 6 losses in conference last season besides KU.
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Well has something leaked out? - -Saw off 247 at 3:00a.m. this morning that Eric Ayala is picking up CB movement for Maryland. He picked up 3 CB’S yesterday for Maryland. - -From Charlie Strauzer , Dain Ervin & Jerry Meyer.
I know nothing coming out of Dotson camp but if he has predicted Maryland , and/or maybe Maryland staff has found out Dotson not coming this could be why. -Obviously if he is waiting till Saturday this might be why a trend now starting to show.
Maybe my boy STILL lands here , hoping Friday is good. - -Awsome if Dotson commits Friday and Grimes is here on campus this weekend. Starting to worry just a tad with Grimes and fricken Texas. - -We need to sweep him off his feet this weekend , thank GOD the football game is at Iowa State. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Maybe, but Ayala is deciding this week while Dotson still hasn’t decided on a date and the way things are going I doubt he does this week at this point.
This could also be related to Keldon Johnson pushing his commitment back and UK lurking for him. Ayala knows there is only a few spots open at Maryland and doesn’t want to miss out. I think Ayala committing to Maryland Saturday and Dotson waiting helps us too
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BeddieKU23 said:
Maybe, but Ayala is deciding this week while Dotson still hasn’t decided on a date and the way things are going I doubt he does this week at this point.
This could also be related to Keldon Johnson pushing his commitment back and UK lurking for him. Ayala knows there is only a few spots open at Maryland and doesn’t want to miss out. I think Ayala committing to Maryland Saturday and Dotson waiting helps us too
Huge UK run for Keldon Johnson. Hopefully Cal knows that Grimes is KU bound.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Maybe, but Ayala is deciding this week while Dotson still hasn’t decided on a date and the way things are going I doubt he does this week at this point.
This could also be related to Keldon Johnson pushing his commitment back and UK lurking for him. Ayala knows there is only a few spots open at Maryland and doesn’t want to miss out. I think Ayala committing to Maryland Saturday and Dotson waiting helps us too
I had heard that Devon was making his announcement Friday? - His dad was talking about it also. - Bottom line like you say IF he doesn’t that just helps us more I think. - If Ayala commits to Maryland this weekend before Devon well if think that sure pushes Devon more our way you would think. Also I have seen off the shiver that Grimes is here. - I didn’t think he was suppose to be here till this weekend wasn’t he? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Yeah his dad did mention it but nothing has been confirmed by them either.
I believe Matt said Grimes gets here Thursday night and his visit runs through Saturday
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This was the last relevant actual update on Dotson…
In Devon Dotson news- According to his father Dana, no announcement date has been set yet but he did say “I think he’s close.”
When asked if a decision could come this week after Devon tweeted “Big week ahead!” Dotson said “it still could.”
Even if he doesn’t announce his decision by the end of the week it is still a big week for Devon. It’s Homecoming week.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Yeah his dad did mention it but nothing has been confirmed by them either.
I believe Matt said Grimes gets here Thursday night and his visit runs through Saturday
See that is what I thought to, but on the Shiver one of Matt’s thread is titled - - HE is here. - I dunno. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Norm and Self going to NC today to check in with the Dotsons.
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BShark said:
Norm and Self going to NC today to check in with the Dotsons.
Going in for the Win!
I think they will know their decision today
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Looks like Maryland is going to see him as well.
Sounds like they are telling the staff’s their decisions…
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BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Norm and Self going to NC today to check in with the Dotsons.
Going in for the Win!
I think they will know their decision today
Agree. Maryland staff is checking in today too.
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Yea the way it sounds. Devon is meeting with both coaching staffs today to let them know his decision. I’m sure he will announce soon.
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looks like things are finally heating up!!
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@BeddieKU23 The thermometer on this recruitment has now broke.
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My prediction is that he’s going to Louisville.
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Maryland stalkers noticed he followed
Josh Fendrick
Manager, Video Programming @BleacherReport | #SurvivorBoy and #ProducerKid on @SimmsAndLefkoe | #goTerps #goRU
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BShark said:
@BeddieKU23 The thermometer on this recruitment has now broke.
So now looking more likely then not we should know something this week. Maybe I need to call my boy - -let him know I’ve been riding his train from the get go. - He needs to man up and become the next PG with our beloved Jayhawks - -Don’t let me down now Devon. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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BeddieKU23 said:
Maryland stalkers noticed he followed
Josh Fendrick
Manager, Video Programming @BleacherReport | #SurvivorBoy and #ProducerKid on @SimmsAndLefkoe | #goTerps #goRU
Well, this certainly isn’t good.
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Thread has been appropriately renamed.
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Followed where? Not twitter. Maybe instagram?
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RockkChalkk said:
Followed where? Not twitter. Maybe instagram?
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@BShark Weird, it doesn’t show up like that on mobile. It doesn’t show him as his most recent follow. If correct though, that certainly would be a very very bad sign for KU.
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@BShark but that’s people who is following Devon- - not Devon following people - this guy is following Devon - NOT Devon following him - this moron can follow anyone lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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“He actually followed two Bleacher Reports guys and the other one has nothing to do with Maryland. So probably has nothing to do with Maryland and more to do with an interview or how he’s announcing his commitment or something.”
Follow up post
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Its sickening to think that he could make that choice. Winning must not be important. Development must not be important. Publicity/Spotlight must not be important. Playing time must not be important. Tradition/history must not be important.
Playing with a buddy, that must be the most important thing.
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Let’s not get paranoid this doesn’t mean squat as far as I’m concerned. - This guy following Devon if anything following to see if he can getan inside scoop about where he is leaning or committing. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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jayballer54 said:
@BShark but that’s people who is following Devon- - not Devon following people - this guy is following Devon - NOT Devon following him - this moron can follow anyone lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Following is who he follows. Followers is who is following him.
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Ahh, if he comes to Lawrence I’ll welcome him with open arms. If he goes elsewhere I’ll wish him the best and enjoy watching him lose to KU if/when they play.
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I don’t see where he’s following this person having checked a few times…
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RockkChalkk said:
jayballer54 said:
@BShark but that’s people who is following Devon- - not Devon following people - this guy is following Devon - NOT Devon following him - this moron can follow anyone lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Following is who he follows. Followers is who is following him.
This guy is a video programmer for Bleacher report - I think people trying to read WAY to much out of this - -I’m not going to jump off a cliff from a twitter post. - If it DOES turn out he goes to Maryland, wouldn’t mean KU gonna shut down, silly commit - hell ya - Maryland offers NOTHING as far as putting players to the next level compared to KU, can offer nothing as far as exposure, tradition. - -Only thing they have is proximity to home and a friend playing there. - If again he doesn’t want to compete for a spot - -just have it handed to him then soo be it - -cya - - But I don’t see the fat lady anywhere in the neighborhood, little lone warming up her vocal cords, let’s not panic. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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The fat lady doesn’t even know where he’s going. Looks like she’s gonna have to sleep around to find out
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BeddieKU23 said:
I don’t see where he’s following this person having checked a few times…
Its the first person there when you follow the link posted by @BShark . There is a hashtag “goterps” in his bio. If you checking his profile from a mobile device it doesn’t show up, on computer it does.
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@RockkChalkk @BeddieKU23 @jayballer54 Yeah I don’t know what the deal is with it not showing up on mobile. But definitely, Devon is following this guy. Seems like info starting to leak that Maryland is the choice but it all might just be speculation based on that. What a fun recruitment this has been to follow…
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BShark said:
@RockkChalkk @BeddieKU23 @jayballer54 Yeah I don’t know what the deal is with it not showing up on mobile. But definitely, Devon is following this guy. Seems like info starting to leak that Maryland is the choice but it all might just be speculation based on that. What a fun recruitment this has been to follow…
I’m sure you are already aware but just to clarify for everyone, its ok if he follows the guy, its the timing of the follow that is critical. He follows tons of KU players, writers, etc. too but if this is his most recent follow, like in the last 24 hours, it can certainly be viewed a bad sign.
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Nothing is leaking. People are seeing things where there’s nothing, just to fill the information void.
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@FarmerJayhawk Hope you are right.
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@BeddieKU23 Lmao, you a nut lol - -that’s funny. - -Just saw Ayala had ANOTHER CB to Maryland - -I’m thinking something different makes me think Maryland has found out Devon not coming there and that’s why his CB’S are picking up it’s leaking out - -I’m pretty sure if Dotson was committing to Maryland or Maryland was pretty sure they would pretty much tell Ayala let him know hey - -We have our PG I can’t see Ayala committing there if Dotson is there probably end up at Illnois. - - I ain’t seeing it right now, something not adding up - -When I watch the video - -THEN I’ll be convinced my boy going to Maryland - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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jayballer54 said:
@BeddieKU23 Lmao, you a nut lol - -that’s funny. - -Just saw Ayala had ANOTHER CB to Maryland - -I’m thinking something different makes me think Maryland has found out Devon not coming there and that’s why his CB’S are picking up it’s leaking out - -I’m pretty sure if Dotson was committing to Maryland or Maryland was pretty sure they would pretty much tell Ayala let him know hey - -We have our PG I can’t see Ayala committing there if Dotson is there probably end up at Illnois. - - I ain’t seeing it right now, something not adding up - -When I watch the video - -THEN I’ll be convinced my boy going to Maryland - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
It appears to be well known that Ayala is a Terp IF needed. If they get Dotson, expect Ayala to be an Oregon Duck, and a huge CB run to Oregon before hand. Until then, people will pick MD because that is Ayala’s first choice. Not sure where you got Illinois from.
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I thought Ayala was more of a low end Grimes. A 2 guard that wants to play point
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@BShark He has always been in for Illnois. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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jayballer54 said:
@BShark He has always been in for Illnois. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Incorrect.
August 10, 2017: Leaders Named
Eric Ayala names top 9: Arizona, Georgetown, Indiana, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon and Syracuse
September 01, 2017: Leaders Named
Eric Ayala names final 5: Maryland, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon, and Syracuse
Tell me where you see Illinois here.
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Have to roll and laugh with some other posters from other sites. - Can’t believe how some are getting so worked up because he is following some video guy off twitter lmao. - Like one says OH SHIT he following this guy from Maryland, like he said pretty dam funny Hell he following another video guy from Rutgers too look out he must be going to Rutgers - -DARKHORSE lmao. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BShark Like Aaron said - - R - - -E - - - L - - -A- - -X you gonna be fine lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer54 It’s not a different guy. The same guy went to MD and Rutgers. He is following another BR guy, but he has no affiliation and doesn’t work on the edits.
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jayballer54 said:
@BShark Like Aaron said - - R - - -E - - - L - - -A- - -X you gonna be fine lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
I’m fine. I was just letting you know. Maybe you confused Eric Ayala and Ayo Dosunmu? Illinois is heavily involved with Dosunmu.
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One thing that I’m seeing this year that haven’t noticed as much in the last couple of years, and that is seems like ALOT more of these kids are committing early instead of what seemed like the last couple of years.
29-50 in the top 50 have committed this fall and still almost a month till early signing - -then 34-50 in the range from 50-100. - -for a total of 63-100 players in the Nation have already committed this fall just seems different this year. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer54 Yep, definitely. In part it’s because of lower tier schools heavily targeting and prioritizing kids early. It has forced the blue bloods to adapt as well. Used to be you could wait and hope to see more development, but not if other schools are pressing hard early on.
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Eric Ayala will announce Saturday at 5pm. Guessing Dotson announces before that.
