SILVIO DESOUSA
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Had to edit my original post. We do have a scholarship available don’t we?
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BeddieKU23 said:
Had to edit my original post. We do have a scholarship available don’t we?
Correct. 8 eligible players now + Cunliffe (eligible at semester) + 3 sit out the season transfers in the Lawsons and Moore = 12
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BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Had to edit my original post. We do have a scholarship available don’t we?
Correct. 8 eligible players now + Cunliffe (eligible at semester) + 3 sit out the season transfers in the Lawsons and Moore = 12
Interesting.
I’m going to wait to see how this plays out before making any more comments. The benefits of this certainly could be enormous down the line.
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@BeddieKU23 Yeah, even if he doesn’t contribute a ton this year, it would give him a huge leg up for next season.
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@BShark Yes and if a guy isn’t going to play all 4 years and can possible contribute in spot minutes why wouldn’t you want him here now? Although hindsight being 20/20 Svi could’ve stayed home another year. Svi was too young, I believe Silvio is already 18 though.
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@dylans From what I could find online Silvio turned 19 last month.
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@BShark Make it so, Number 1. We NEED Silvio…
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KUSTEVE said:
@BShark I need answers, Mr. What do you speculate will happen??? - - - -LMAO - - - you crack me up buddy lol " I needs answers Mister " - -sorry just struck me funny , I agree would like to know more , the real question is it would be a semester right? - -should we really do that if possible OR just gut things out? - -Would he just lose that one semester of eligibility if he came in? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@RockkChalkk I don’t have to worry about that cause I AIN’T NORMAL lol - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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I️ think everyone is overestimating how much he could help yet this season. Our scheme for bigs is notoriously difficult to pick up, and Silvio is still learning the game.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
I️ think everyone is overestimating how much he could help yet this season. Our scheme for bigs is notoriously difficult to pick up, and Silvio is still learning the game.
This is a fair assertion. Even if he is the 4th big just having a 4th big is better than not for emergency situations.
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@FarmerJayhawk I thought Silvio had played bb for 9 years. His strong suit is he an elite rebounder.
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He’s just raw still. At most he’s an emergency body.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
He’s just raw still. At most he’s an emergency body.
If he can rebound and dunk he’s a better option than Mitch imo. Of course I upvoted you though because you are right and I know how Self is and he favours the kid that knows what he is doing on the court.
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@FarmerJayhawk We need a 4th big. We might not need him, but if we do, we could certainly do much worse
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KUSTEVE said:
@FarmerJayhawk We need a 4th big. We might not need him, but if we do, we could certainly do much worse
I see it like this… It’s better if KU is going to add a body to get Silvio in the fold early. Gives him another half a year prep with Self, a huge leg up going into next year. It is certainly much better than adding a random walk-on body that would then not be with the team next year.
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@FarmerJayhawk i would rather him be here learning than playing AAU ball, any experience gained will be huge for next year’s team
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Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not saying don’t take him at semester. You absolutely do without a moment’s hesitation. I️ am saying temper expectations for what he can do. Don’t expect him to be a good defender, regardless of his physical tools, and don’t expect him to score much. Picture a much worse Cheick, who’s obviously talented but has no clue what to do.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not saying don’t take him at semester. You absolutely do without a moment’s hesitation. I️ am saying temper expectations for what he can do. Don’t expect him to be a good defender, regardless of his physical tools, and don’t expect him to score much. Picture a much worse Cheick, who’s obviously talented but has no clue what to do.
Cheick didn’t play enough. He was more effective than Jamari in limited time despite not knowing what to do. Now part of this is the teams Cheick did get more minutes against were typically not as good. Maybe Self has learned. My main issue with Cheick is that he thought he had to shoot every time he touched the ball. Hopefully Silvio doesn’t have this problem.
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I’d love to see him join the team early and see if by the 2nd half of conference play or closer to March he could become a 5-6 minute guy. Just his body alone to use for fouls, screening, having a bigger body on the floor is something we cannot undervalue. We might have more lopsided games this season where PT would be available at end of game situations to save our starters from wear and tear. Obviously not being apart of summer and fall puts him so far behind the times. History says we are going to lose someone at some point (knock on wood). We need bodies
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Welp De-Sousa - - now official signed his letter this morning. - - Dotson & McCormack signing sessions on Saturday. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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jayballer54 said:
Welp De-Sousa - - now official signed his letter this morning. - - Dotson & McCormack signing sessions on Saturday. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Yep.
Link: http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/tale-tait/2017/nov/8/class-of-2018-big-man-silvio-de-sousa-ma/
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Always good to get the blood dry.
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Apparently Silvio is trying to make this happen.
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If nothing else it would give him a leg up on McCormack next season. (As far as his personal motivations could go)
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things are heating up!!
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Y’ALLLLLLL
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Will be at Kansas December 15th!
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WOWZERS
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The bigs situation just got much better.
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Definitely even if he just practices its a leg up. Helps the current team with post bodies in practice.
If an injury happens or he happens to catch on to the system in time to get some game action then its a win-win.
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Beats the pants off taking another walk-on.
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Five mo’ fouls…
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BShark said:
Beats the pants off taking another walk-on.
Whoooooooooooooooooooa - - - -crazy - - - - - - but crazy good. - - -So please help me a little bit though ok? - So De-Sousa is going to be on our campus by the 15th of DEC ? - - Does this mean he would be eligible to play on this years team? - - Would he be like losing a 1/2 yr of eligibility by coming in? - -please help clear this for me guy ok? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer54 First of all an update: Official KU journos saying it’s not set in stone yet.
So if it happens, he doesn’t lose a half year, this would simply be his FR year. So next season he would be a Sophomore.
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BShark said:
@jayballer54 First of all an update: Official KU journos saying it’s not set in stone yet.
So if it happens, he doesn’t lose a half year, this would simply be his FR year. So next season he would be a Sophomore.
Ahh gotcha. - -This would be sweet if he could make this happen. - He says the NCAA has already approved this? - If that’s the case what would be the hold up as to why it wouldn’t take pplace? - -would it just be simply the Coaching staff? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer54 Supposedly there will be an official announcement today. They also will get getting his LOI in to KU today, which he signed yesterday of course.
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Any idea asa to when the announcement might come ? - - WHAT TIME? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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jayballer54 said:
Any idea asa to when the announcement might come ? - - WHAT TIME? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Probably not until after school today at the earliest. Might be up to KU more than anything though.
All we can do is sit and wait.
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@BShark Well no matter - -sure sounds all good I think I just wet myself a little bit so excited lol - -na just playin - -but really good news we could sure use the help on the front line - -ya sure he gonna be behind learning the offense and such but hey even if he can help spot Doke and Preston for bit - - extra body - -they take like suppose to be pretty decent rebounder. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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KUSTEVE said:
http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/tale-tait/2017/nov/9/a-little-clarity-on-the-silvio-de-sousa-/
Yep. Silvio says it is done and Self knows but who knows at this point. I’m sure KU/Self have reasons to officially release news when they do.
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BShark said:
So in reality - -this might not be happening as soon as we think then. - -bottom line don’t hold your breath - -maybe yes - -BUT maybe no. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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jayballer54 said:
BShark said:
So in reality - -this might not be happening as soon as we think then. - -bottom line don’t hold your breath - -maybe yes - -BUT maybe no. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
I get the feeling that it’s done and we are waiting because reasons but that’s just my gut feeling like you with ya boi Devon Dotson.
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Man this does sound positive from his guardian. He would be the missing piece. Love his size and rebounding
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@BShark Gotcha bud - - understand completely - -hopefully turns out good - -sure sounds good. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
