Recruiting Thread
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jayballer73 said:
Well I read that Coach Self was in Louisville yesterday talking with 6’10 Charles Bassey from Nigeria, visited him at his High School DeSales High.
Said KU has been one of the more prominent schools in his recruitment, - Western Kentucky , UCLA , California , Wake Forest,& KU have been the schools so far
Damn it William…
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I can’t even argue with Pat Forde’s takes anymore if Bassey reclasses and picks KU.
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@BShark just Asking. - -Does Bassy put out all kinds of red flags to people is that what your saying?
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jayballer73 said:
@BShark just Asking. - -Does Bassy put out all kinds of red flags to people is that what your saying?
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@BShark Well jumpin - -gee- -hossie–toads - -why the hell is Coach Self even messing with this train wreck then?
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jayballer73 said:
@BShark Well jumpin - -gee- -hossie–toads - -why the hell is Coach Self even messing with this train wreck then?
He’s talented of course.
But um I’ll just put it this way, he is a top 5 player. People think he will go to…Western Kentucky…
They don’t come any sleazier than Rick Stansbury. I’d prefer KU didn’t bother.
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He reclasses, and that is basically the writing on the wall for Doke. Bill must be desperate.
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Final 2018 247 rankings are out.
Grimes #11 up 1 spot
Dotson #18 up 1 spot
McCormack #37 up 9 spots
Ochai #165 up 142 spots
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The timing on this is interesting. I don’t think KU is recruiting him as a 2018 guy yet. I also think it’s more Silvio insurance than Udoka insurance. Doke is never going to be a 30 MPG guy so Bassey can play around 20 MPG. That’s a monster post rotation.
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I’m not sure how Ochai is #118 247 composite. That’s higher than his 247 or rivals rating and he doesn’t have an ESPN profile.
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I cannot justify pushing for Bassey. I would stay far away given what’s going on. Just my opinion.
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BShark said:
Final 2018 247 rankings are out.
Grimes #11 up 1 spot
Dotson #18 up 1 spot
McCormack #37 up 9 spots
Ochai #165 up 142 spots
Filthy Class!~
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What if Bassey comes? Do they not change their rankins? lol
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Kcmatt7 said:
What if Bassey comes? Do they not change their rankins? lol
They’d slot him in somewhere. Also BAH GAWD KU’s class if that happens. Though I’d still rather avoid Bassey.
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I’d agree unless we basically audited the kid and his parents. If the staff does their due diligence, I am ok with it. I mean, hell, we are already in the deep end and we actually have the depth to absorb it if something really were to happen.
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There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
I would figure if Self is getting involved that they think they can pull him/are willing to do what it takes. I also think it would almost have to be for 18.
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BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
I would figure if Self is getting involved that they think they can pull him/are willing to do what it takes. I also think it would almost have to be for 18.
I think it depends on Silvio either year. The 5 isn’t locked down for 2019 yet (if there’s issues with Silvio) and Bassey is the best option out there.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
I would figure if Self is getting involved that they think they can pull him/are willing to do what it takes. I also think it would almost have to be for 18.
I think it depends on Silvio either year. The 5 isn’t locked down for 2019 yet (if there’s issues with Silvio) and Bassey is the best option out there.
Dante would be my choice in 19.
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BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
There’s a connection with WKU and his guardian (Bassey is Nigerian) so he’ll be tough to land. Definitely need to check up on the guardian though.
I would figure if Self is getting involved that they think they can pull him/are willing to do what it takes. I also think it would almost have to be for 18.
I think it depends on Silvio either year. The 5 isn’t locked down for 2019 yet (if there’s issues with Silvio) and Bassey is the best option out there.
Dante would be my choice in 19.
If he reclassifies. Not a done deal by any stretch. If Bassey wants to come to KU, you say yes immediately and worry about Dante later.
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Given that Silvio/guardian is/are directly named in the FBI investigation, what do you think are the chances he plays next season or he is declared ineligible by the NCAA and he is gone?
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JayHawkFanToo said:
Given that Silvio/guardian is/are directly named in the FBI investigation, what do you think are the chances he plays next season or he is declared ineligible by the NCAA and he is gone?
I’m assuming he plays until someone tells me differently. Guys named in a document dump last spring were cleared in like an hour.
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Sorry if I missed it, but what are the red flags with Bassey? Just that he is being recruited by WKU and Stansberry?
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BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Final 2018 247 rankings are out.
Grimes #11 up 1 spot
Dotson #18 up 1 spot
McCormack #37 up 9 spots
Ochai #165 up 142 spots
Filthy Class!~
Depending on which site your looking at.:
Rivals final rankings: - - Grimes # 8 - - - Dotson # 18- - - McCormack # 33
ESPN final Rankings:- - Grimes # 8- - - Dotson # 22- - - McCormack # 25
Look at any of these doesn’t matter - -it’s a stud class - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Woodrow said:
Sorry if I missed it, but what are the red flags with Bassey? Just that he is being recruited by WKU and Stansberry?
His guardian is kind of a sketchy character. Rumor is he’s wanted certain things paid for relating to Charles. I’m sure KU will look into it.
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@Woodrow That’s the jest that I’ve been able to get out of it - -but there has to be more the that. - - -ROCK CHALK ALLD AY LONG BABY
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@JayHawkFanToo Sexton was suspended 1 game. Ayton didn’t miss a game. The only player that sat out in the 2nd round of the name drop was Eric Davis. I don’t think Silvio misses a minute of time.
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I’m willing to go on a limb and say that Quentin Grimes will be one of the five best players from this class.
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@KUSTEVE i agree with u
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justanotherfan said:
I’m willing to go on a limb and say that Quentin Grimes will be one of the five best players from this class.
The kid is an absolute Stud - -that’s with a Capital S - couldn’t agree with you more. - the broadcaster’s at these all star games says that the NBA personal just love him - ya? -well so do us Jayhawk fans let us have our year with him lol. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@KUSTEVE OH mighty wise one - I wish I could feel comfort from your wisdom - But feeling very queasy I am
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Well just read another guess on the mystery man that supposedly KU might be looking at if Romeo doesn’t commit. Are you ready?
The name I just seen now is Jermaine Harris a 6’8 center that committed to Rhode Island ranked in the final 247 as the # 76 ranked player.
My question is - -do some of these people before they open their mouth -do they even think about what they are saying? - - Jermaine Harris? - - -what the hell. - I mean why would we fall back to that to replace Romeo? - Not even the same position and were not needing another big this upcoming year. I mean come on now guys - at least try and think before you make such statements - - - Absolute no sense- np logic what so ever to try and get him if Romeo doesn’t commit - -names like this makes it look like your just pulling names - -any names out your butt - and besides that where you obtaining this kind of information? - -I know your inside source right? - Well let me suggest you find a different source - - JUMIN - - GEE - - HOSSIS - -TOADS MAN. - -Jermaine Harris? - -Come on man let’s be real. - -Think before you just start spewing names out there. - - OK - -vent over , let me step down off my stool now. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@Woodrow You have to read between the lines a little, but there are basically no other Blue Bloods chasing him. He is living in Kentucky, but UK won’t even sniff him. That is especially concerning, considering they were desperate for bigs, he could be a possible 18 reclass, and he is a top 5 talent.
Something just doesn’t smell right.
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@JayHawkFanToo I actually think that Silvio will end up becoming eligible. It may come with a suspension, but I think he will play. Of course providing the guardian and Silvio are proactive instead of playing the “wait and see what the FBI has on us” game.
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@jayballer73 Well it makes sense for two reasons. Neither of them positional, but they do make sense.
- Coach is gone
- Adidas kid going to an Adidas school
I don’t think it would be a fall back for Romeo, but simply the use of the 13th scholarship.
I mean, there isn’t another Romeo available. Nor is there really anyone available that I would think could be better than what we have on our roster right now at that position.
But I do hope that something crazy happens and we somehow either land Romeo or another top recruit.
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@Kcmatt7 Well we need to run then - with the way things have been going here the last couple of years we have had our share of questionable players or outcome and having to deal with the NCAA and now there is this dam FBI probe - I would like to have ONE tear with no drama. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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justanotherfan said:
I’m willing to go on a limb and say that Quentin Grimes will be one of the five best players from this class.
Agree.
A second year out of him would be amazing but he has said he wants to be OAD a bunch so I’m not too hopeful.
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Kcmatt7 said:
@Woodrow You have to read between the lines a little, but there are basically no other Blue Bloods chasing him. He is living in Kentucky, but UK won’t even sniff him. That is especially concerning, considering they were desperate for bigs, he could be a possible 18 reclass, and he is a top 5 talent.
Something just doesn’t smell right.
Ding fries are done.
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@Kcmatt7 The big thing for me is that like the kid that is ranked 76th - I mean I hope we don’t offer JUST to fill the roster - if we can’t benefit from the kid why use the schlorship ? - Were not in that bad of position to just be offering for the sake of offering and fillin the roster - not sayin t hat what it is - -but if Romeo doesn’t commit - -no law says we have to use that schlorship- -hell hang on to it - that’s not a crime - -I’m just hoping we aren’t getting to that point - if you can’t get what you want - - why settle - -just to settle?
Actually I think this so called mystery kid is just that - mythical. -A lot of this talk started with ol boy off Shiver and he said: - If Romeo doesn’t commit then I MIGHT know of a possible fallback that KU hasn’t been linked to previously - -People took that and ran like the wind - Oh there is this OTHER guy, and people started pulling names out their ass just to throw out a name - that’ just insane - -I mean have some kind of backup instead of just throwing out a name to see what kind of answers you get to your post. - -Any kind of a big is NOT what we really need - we need a combo type guard the 2 or maybe , maybe 3 player then can step out space the floor and create his shot or hit the J - we don’t need anymore 4’s or 5’s - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer73 I wouldn’t call a top 100 kid who will be here 4 years or possibly redshirting for a 5th year, settling.
And it’s the off-season and it’s slow right now so it’s fun to speculate. I would think it’s time to take a deep breath. At this point, taking a 13th player is a huge luxury so I don’t care if it is a guard or a post player.
We won’t know anything for sure until the 30th, so people are just killing some time. It’s a forum and none of us are journalists. I have no problem with anyone creating fun things to talk about.
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@Kcmatt7 I can’t imagine Bill winning with a player ranked merely 76th playing let alone starting.
rummages through dossiers
Frank Mason #118
Vick #81
Graham #99
Svi #239
Landen #239
Marcus Morris #113
Markieff Morris #118
Never seen it before, so I really don’t see it starting now.
@jayballer73 no malice just having fun.
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@BShark I thought the Morri were ranked 35 to 45
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dylans said:
@BShark I thought the Morri were ranked 35 to 45
I’m going with 247 composite. They might have been that high on one service.
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@BShark It’s all good. - - as they say different strokes for different folks. - I quickly realized like you say not trying malice - just a little fun poke.
However poking fun or not I and several others that we have had this discussion say the same - - We are recruiting Romeo for a specific need/position that’s someone who is versitale and can knock down the outside jumper - something that has be mentioned repeatedly that is going to be more of a need this upcoming season. - - - If he doesn’t commit - - so what? - -doesn’t mean we have to just sign anybody just to have as some say that THIRDTEENTH roster player. - There is nothing wrong with what so ever to hang on to that scholarship . - -Twelve players - - 13 players with or without Romeo depth will not be the issue this upcoming season as was the case this past season.
Again was mentioned people doesn’t care what position player or not it’s a 13th player - - -that’s crazy just to add someone to be the 13th player. - -We are set in front and in back - Romeo was more that quote - -unquote final piece type of player that we are hoping for to fit with all the others that can help us take that final step - - Adding a 13th player just to have the 13th player makes no sense - - are they going to be that final piece to help us make that final step? - - I’ll answer it for ya - -a resounding no. - Again for some reason sounds like there is some people in here that seem to think hanging onto that last scholarship is a crime.- - Hell if they wanting to hand it out that bad let me limp down there I’ll take it and I’LL be that final piece lmao.-
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@jayballer73 Agree that Harris is not a subsitute for Romeo. I think he’d be more of a take if Doke goes.
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I will play devil’s advocate and ask, if you think taking this players is so ridiculous and far fetched, why even bring it up? Why not just ignore it like the many other silly rumors that are out there all the time? Just askin’…
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@BShark Ya, I could see that a lot more, and on top the hopefully not but the scenario that Silvio would for some reason be deemed to lose his Amateur status- that would make a lot more sense. The whole just of my conversation is based purely on people just starting to throw names - - any names out talking about as a backup plan if Romeo doesn’t commit - and I think that’s kind of over the top . - - I mean if your going to do that then at least have some kind of source - -reliable source that can back the name up that they are throwing out other then well like a friend of mine who has a friend that has a friend of a friend that has supposedly inside sources from a friend - ya know - - I mean that’s not good. lol
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@JayHawkFanToo to which I’ll answer for the same reason others do.–A lot of times you might see the title of the thread and sounds interesting enough then you open it and see this - If we - including yourself ignored every so called quote unquote silly rumor/thread there would be no forum
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@jayballer73 Bill Self just isn’t one to hang on to a scholarship. I would agree with you, but the reality is that Bill uses all 13 if he can.
K and Cal routinely hold on to scholarships so they don’t have players blocking youngsters in the future. We choose to try and get experienced guys and develop them. It is all how you look at it.
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You missed my point. You found what you yourself thought was a ridiculous rumor in another forum, why then bring it to our forum and increase the ridiculessnees when there are lots of more realist rumblings out there?
