2019 Recruiting
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FarmerJayhawk said:
This is BIG if RJ Hampton jumps to 2019.
Definitely I was seeing a lot of dukies starting to think RJ was someone they would go after. I’m sure they still would but this puts KU in a better spot
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I agree the length of the contract will make it difficult to imagine Capel was next in line. Gets to prove himself at an ACC school though in case he does turn Pitt around
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JayHawkFanToo said:
Capel did well at VCU and not that good at OU, much like Smart. Capel taking the Pitt job means he was not in line to take over the Duke program after Coach K retires.
Or, could it mean K isn’t retiring any time soon? Capel wants to be a head coach now!
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Mack gets a 7 year deal at Louisville.
They might be on probation for 7 years…
If your Xavier players you have to be pissed. Lot of young talent still there…
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FarmerJayhawk said:
This is BIG if RJ Hampton jumps to 2019.
RJ Hampton would probably be the best guard to ever play at KU. Okay I’ll pump the brakes a bit maybe but he is electric.
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Coach K is 71 and with several health issues. I think he will retire in the next 3-5 years or sooner if he gets another NCAA Title or the health issues force him.
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KU just offered a bad bad dude in the 2020 class: https://twitter.com/JohnnyJuzang/status/978365052943155200
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BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Tubby out at Memphis
In with Penny
Surprise surprise.
Poor Tubby can’t buy a team. I watched his gradual decline over the years. It’s kinda sad. He went from UK, Minnesota, TT, and now Memphis.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Big development in our 2019 plans. Jeff Capel took the Pitt job. Look for names like Vernon Carey and Cole Anthony to be more open now.
Jeff Capel - Blake Griffin, Tiny Gallon, and one more guard at OU. Fail…Let’s see what his time at Puke did for his coaching skills.
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Duke board reached out to RJ Hampton about Capel leaving. It certainly hurts their relationship now that someone else has to take point especially with the dad… Too early to tell if that really ends up making all the difference.
Says reclassifying to 19 isn’t happening but we all know that can change any day
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BeddieKU23 said:
Duke board reached out to RJ Hampton about Capel leaving. It certainly hurts their relationship now that someone else has to take point especially with the dad… Too early to tell if that really ends up making all the difference.
Says reclassifying to 19 isn’t happening but we all know that can change any day
I’ll be salty if Duke swipes Hampton away.
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BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Duke board reached out to RJ Hampton about Capel leaving. It certainly hurts their relationship now that someone else has to take point especially with the dad… Too early to tell if that really ends up making all the difference.
Says reclassifying to 19 isn’t happening but we all know that can change any day
I’ll be salty if Duke swipes Hampton away.
It might come down to timing… If RJ stays in 20 there’s a good chance KU might be looking for its next PG by that time. Of course Duke could be in the same situation with their revolving lineup. Will be interesting to see how the Dotson/Grimes signings impact how prospects look at KU and with Self’s involvement in USA ball. Lots of positive momentum on the line
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@BShark that stroke looks pure and release is quick. A few of those shots went up so quick I was honestly shocked lol
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Bryce is looking good this far out… Good thing we have some advantages with this one already
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@BeddieKU23 If the staff swings for a commitment it’s really hard to see it not happening.
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Looks like a very good shooter. Hope he continues to grow a little and settle into a position
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Should be a 2G/CG. Doubt he grows enough to be a wing.
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BShark said:
Should be a 2G/CG. Doubt he grows enough to be a wing.
Perfectly okay with that, would just like to see him more in the 6’4ish area as he doesn’t look like a standout athletic type at the moment
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You are right about that. Harvey isn’t either. I wrote about this in another thread but it’s hard to find guys that are elite athletes and elite shooters. Those tend to be OAD players.
I’m fine with adding kids like Thompson and Harvey, just need some athletes too. This year’s KU team was an odd beast because of a lack of any kind of depth up front while starting 3 guys that aren’t great athletes at the P5 level.
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Any 4 year program players that’ll win KU a championship on the line? McCormack and Agbaji possibly?
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dylans said:
Any 4 year program players that’ll win KU a championship on the line? McCormack and Agbaji possibly?
I would expect both are here four years atm
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True. I’m just hoping he gets a bit bigger to compensate a bit and with him being 2 years out there’s a good chance he isn’t done. I’ll take his shooting ability any-day and twice on Sunday.
Harvey has looked more fluid this year from video but its hard to tell. Anything to shed on that?
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Got a question. - The signing period is April 11th through May 16th - but seems like they can still commit actually anytime throughout the summer can’t they - -thinking that’s right cause wew have had transfers announce they were coming after these dates right.?
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jayballer73 said:
Got a question. - The signing period is April 11th through May 16th - but seems like they can still commit actually anytime throughout the summer can’t they - -thinking that’s right cause wew have had transfers announce they were coming after these dates right.?
That is correct. And if they don’t sign within the period, they will then just sign what is called a “Grant-in-aid.” I don’t know why any player signs an actual LOI instead of this thing. If a player signs this instead, they don’t need to schools permission to be released.
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@Kcmatt7 Thank you for your help. - -I was thinking that was the way it was. I agree with you I wouldn’t know why everyone just doesn’t go this way either. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAYLONG BABY
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Jalen Wilson starting to get attention from Roy… Say’s he’s 6’8 now and could be 6’9 before going to College. Wow has that kid grown. Hope he’s a big target for KU especially given his Adidas affiliation
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@BeddieKU23 And his friendship with RJ Hampton.
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2019 will be interesting. We should find out a lot more about top targets (beyond Hurt and JRE) after summer ball.
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Green, Harvey, Wilson, Achiuwa…
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@BeddieKU23 I want Vernon Carey lololol. Hopefully Self makes a strong impression at team USA U18.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Green, Harvey, Wilson, Achiuwa…
But yeah in addition to Hurt and JRE this is a pretty great list. Hurt/JRE to replace Dedric and Doke… Harvey to slot in for Vick or Langford. Jacobs takes the spot likely vacated by Grimes. Mush Cunliffe for a wing…
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BShark said:
@BeddieKU23 I want Vernon Carey lololol. Hopefully Self makes a strong impression at team USA U18.
Carey’s a big name and he’s good, really good but give me JRE, Hurt & Achiuwa and we can trot out a better lineup made for the modern game right? We have Dave and Silvio who figure to be around as well. Hurt has so much Keith Van Horn/Sam Dekker in him that he’s tailor made for today’s game. JRE is really looking like Ellis 2.0 and Achiuwa is a monster we have never had.
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@BeddieKU23 Yeah I figure in this scenario Silvio goes pro but Silvio in his third year would be pretty good.
Completely agree on Hurt. I hope he doesn’t waste his one year at Minnesota.
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Tevian Jones to Illinois. Not a flashy class for Underwood but I think a good one now overall.
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BShark said:
Tevian Jones to Illinois. Not a flashy class for Underwood but I think a good one now overall.
He needs an awful lot to save that job. They are going to be horrible next year.
Good pick up though, Jones was definitely was one of the best remaining
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https://247sports.com/Player/Eric-Dixon-45572931
Will be committing to Nova soon. This is what we were talking about with Nova. Taking a top 100-ish 6’6’’ center early. I’m sure he will redshirt and be a PITA as a JR/SR.
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6’6” Center? Too bad Clay will not be at KU to play him when Nova comes to AFH in December.
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BShark said:
https://247sports.com/Player/Eric-Dixon-45572931
Will be committing to Nova soon. This is what we were talking about with Nova. Taking a top 100-ish 6’6’’ center early. I’m sure he will redshirt and be a PITA as a JR/SR.
What’s right his 6’6 250 or 6’7 215? Did he eat a small toddler one day?
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@BeddieKU23 Not sure. He looks round. I’m sure Nova will get him in better shape before he ever plays. Rivals lists at 250 pounds as well.
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Self meeting with Hurt tomorrow.
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Hurt’s 247 picture always cracks me up. Looks like such a goober in it haha.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Self meeting with Hurt tomorrow.
Duke’s in today…
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Also want to add I love the constant contact KU is keeping with Hurt. Not a prospect we want going somewhere else
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@BeddieKU23 Well I hope we are showing them film of Perry and how we used him on the perimeter and inside. Because Duke and Kentucky both have proof they will let their 4 man shoot it. Perry was the first 4 that Bill ever let take 3s.
If we do miss, at least we are in on a lot of bigs for 2019.
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@Kcmatt7 The twins had the green light also.
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Kcmatt7 said:
@BeddieKU23 Well I hope we are showing them film of Perry and how we used him on the perimeter and inside. Because Duke and Kentucky both have proof they will let their 4 man shoot it. Perry was the first 4 that Bill ever let take 3s.
If we do miss, at least we are in on a lot of bigs for 2019.
Will be interesting to see how this plays out. This has a Dotson/Grimes feel to it where the staff is putting a lot of early work in before AAU stuff pops up. I always felt the relationship KU built with those two early helped when things got tight late. Also it helps that Hurt seems to have reciprocated interest in KU and if all goes according to plan there’s a likely-hood that the staff can sell him a starting spot in an offense he would flourish in.
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@BeddieKU23 Well I feel like we are about to start recruiting at a level we have never seen Bill recruit after the FBI probe. Clearly had players bought away from us these last few years. Add in USA basketball, and it is realistic to think the 2019 class will be an absolute monster one.
What a coup would it be to land JRE, Hurt and Carey?
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Kcmatt7 said:
@BeddieKU23 Well I feel like we are about to start recruiting at a level we have never seen Bill recruit after the FBI probe. Clearly had players bought away from us these last few years. Add in USA basketball, and it is realistic to think the 2019 class will be an absolute monster one.
What a coup would it be to land JRE, Hurt and Carey?
One of those is already in, just hasn’t formally announced.
I’m very interested to see who’s on that USA squad he’s coaching. It should be a nice advantage for once
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@BeddieKU23 yep. I think JRE pops officially next fall.
