2019 Recruiting
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Couple nuggets from another place (Indiana).
On the Rome Langford front, a piece of chatter. This is just chatter so please keep it in that category. After the Jordan Brand game, Darius Garland told a friend of mine he’s not nearly as confident in Langford joining him at Vandy as he was a couple months ago.
- Expect IU to have an in-home visit with five-star 2019 forward Matthew Hurt during this upcoming recruiting period
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@BeddieKU23 This makes sense. I think the allure of the “superclass” at Vandy is fading. Vandy is going to be a lot better but not in the same zip code as Florida and UK. Even Auburn if Wiley comes back. All the recent buzz has been KU vs. IU.
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Kcmatt7 said:
Fine with me honestly. Lawson’s scare me. Dedric was worth the risk as a proven commodity. But I’ve been waiting for it to blow up in our faces since they got here.
KU legit has better options in 2019 than Chandler Lawson. If he wants to come here, that’s fine but I think he ends up in Memphis.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Kcmatt7 said:
Reading rumors about Carey reclassifying to 2018. Somehow Duke pulled the same shit with Bagley last summer.
He’s not going to. He’s young for his class (born in 01) so reclassifying won’t get him to the NBA sooner. He’s not eligible for the draft until 2020.
Ah. Yeah no way he wants to spend 2 years in college.
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@BeddieKU23 I wouldn’t doubt that - I don’t think I’ll lose any sleep on it. - -ROCKCHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Hello everyone!! I’m new in here my buddy Gerry pointed me in this direction excited to talk Kansas Jayhawk basketball with other smart fans
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ReggieKansas said:
Hello everyone!! I’m new in here my buddy Gerry pointed me in this direction excited to talk Kansas Jayhawk basketball with other smart fans
This is my ol Buddy- - he loves KU basketball out of California - hope you all welcome him aboard. - -Told him have really good discussions here and a lot of knowledgible people. - Told him this was a great room - lots of topics. - Welcome buddy I think you like it here. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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ReggieKansas said:
Hello everyone!! I’m new in here my buddy Gerry pointed me in this direction excited to talk Kansas Jayhawk basketball with other smart fans
Welcome to the board!
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Sounds like KU is kicking the tires on top 5 big man Charles Bassey. I’m sure they’re treading carefully.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Sounds like KU is kicking the tires on top 5 big man Charles Bassey. I’m sure they’re treading carefully.
As weird as it is, isn’t he pretty much a WKU lock?
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@ReggieKansas Welcome! I wish there was better news today.
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BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
Sounds like KU is kicking the tires on top 5 big man Charles Bassey. I’m sure they’re treading carefully.
As weird as it is, isn’t he pretty much a WKU lock?
Not a lock by any stretch. Programs are just doing their due diligence on him since there are possible red flags with his amateurism. Folks tend to steer clear of Rick Stansbury in recruiting.
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Red Flags, amateurism, Rick Stansbury. Boy I hope we kick our tires somewhere else.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Red Flags, amateurism, Rick Stansbury. Boy I hope we kick our tires somewhere else.
Agree. Go after clean(er) targets.
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I went to check out the ole Marylannder board for giggles. Surprisingly not as salty as I remember them over other situations involving KU. The headline was juicy.
Surprisingly they seemed more pissed they couldn’t cheat better to get Silvio. Or pissed UA couldn’t pony up more dough
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@BeddieKU23 Was damn funny!
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Well I know that Ochai Agbaji is signing his LOI tonight so looks like he is sticking around. Has anyone heard anything from the other three’s camps about when they are signing their LOI - or if they might be possibly be re-considering? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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jayballer73 said:
Well I know that Ochai Agbaji is signing his LOI tonight so looks like he is sticking around. Has anyone heard anything from the other three’s camps about when they are signing their LOI - or if they might be possibly be re-considering? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
All will be fine. These kids mostly committed when KU’s name was being slung around in the initial reports. Have no reason to believe they are not solid for KU still.
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@BShark Thanks , I sure hope not - you know Coach Self hasn’t been named in any of this & the University it’self hasn’t yet either - So I agree you wouldn’t think it would have any influence - but with 18 yr olds - you just never now, or they have some antsy pants mama that is always paranoid - hoping for the best.- I mean I think that the Romeo battle is over now, I think this thing is JUST ENOUGH to push him away but if we can stay solid with the rest - -we will be fine. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LON GBABY
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jayballer73 said:
Well I know that Ochai Agbaji is signing his LOI tonight so looks like he is sticking around. Has anyone heard anything from the other three’s camps about when they are signing their LOI - or if they might be possibly be re-considering? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
The other 3 signed in the fall
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@BeddieKU23 True but KU would let them out of the LOI if they wanted to. No reason to believe they do though.
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@BeddieKU23 Oh they did? - see that’s another thing about getting old - my memory isn’t the best - I couldn’t remember if they actually signed or just verbaled
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Some Nike Summit Measurements from KU prospects/signee’s
World Team-
N’Faly Dante 6’11, 9’ 2.5 Standing Reach, 7’5 Wingspan
Josh Green 6’5.5, 8’ 7 Standing Reach, 6’10 Wingspan
Both of these guys won’t be in College long if at all.
Haven’t seen the USA team measures out yet
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Add Charles Bassey to that list as well. He’s rumored to be reclassifying to 2018. KU will be involved if Doke goes pro. 6’11 235 with a 7’3 wingspan. Terrific prospect.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Add Charles Bassey to that list as well. He’s rumored to be reclassifying to 2018. KU will be involved if Doke goes pro. 6’11 235 with a 7’3 wingspan. Terrific prospect.
Looks like he got some more WKU cb picks rolling in. I hope Doke stays, as good as Bassey is.
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BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
Add Charles Bassey to that list as well. He’s rumored to be reclassifying to 2018. KU will be involved if Doke goes pro. 6’11 235 with a 7’3 wingspan. Terrific prospect.
Looks like he got some more WKU cb picks rolling in. I hope Doke stays, as good as Bassey is.
He can be swayed if there’s a starting spot available in not CUSA. Also assuming he gets cleared.
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2019 post player Francis Okoro will be taking some standardized tests. If he gets the needed scores he will reclass and join Illinois for the 18 class.
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BShark said:
2019 post player Francis Okoro will be taking some standardized tests. If he gets the needed scores he will reclass and join Illinois for the 18 class.
Lol. They do need anything
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BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
2019 post player Francis Okoro will be taking some standardized tests. If he gets the needed scores he will reclass and join Illinois for the 18 class.
Lol. They do need anything
If they add Okoro they will have as many commits in this class as KU played in the regular rotation last season.
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https://247sports.com/Player/Omar-Thielemans-46054652
Arizona out here taking unranked kids.
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Should be a 4* based on talent though.
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His body is already college ready. Looks like a goo pickup actually.
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Kcmatt7 said:
His body is already college ready. Looks like a goo pickup actually.
Yeah I made sure to add that he should be a 4*. Kinda a Svi situation. It’s fun to shit on Zona though.
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Looks decent. Arizona needs anything.
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@justanotherfan Marcus had a bad shooting year from the 3 point line. He still shot 55% from inside the perimeter. He will improve both his 3 point and his free throw shooting. He is too conscientious a player not to work on his game. These kids are young and growing their games. Garrett isn’t the first freshman we thought couldn’t shoot. Frank Mason shot 32% from 3 his freshman year, and that worked out pretty good.
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Akinjo to Georgetown.
Memphis lands Antwann Jones (top 100 SG) that was previously SIGNED with A&M and former KSU reject Isaiah Maurice.
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BShark said:
Akinjo to Georgetown.
Memphis lands Antwann Jones (top 100 SG) that was previously SIGNED with A&M and former KSU reject Isaiah Maurice.
Antwann Jones on his 90th school in the last 3 months. Wow that’s just crazy
Maurice is a bad apple. Memphis just filling bodies especially since their top 5 players coming back are Seniors
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Akinjo to Georgetown made sense after he canceled his Arizona trip
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Just like that Thielemans ranked just outside the Top 100 (#103) for Arizona
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Tyler Harris to Memphis as well
TJ Moss to South Carolina
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In actual 2019 news, OSU adds the Boone twins from Tulsa. I don’t think they have profiles on Rivals, ESPN or 247 but they can hoop. Frank Haith was after them hard of course. Good to see they mad a smarter decision.
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@BeddieKU23 Yeah I wouldn’t go anywhere near Jones. What’s the deal with Maurice? I assumed Bruce gave him the axe because he couldn’t play.
Not surprising the AZ commit got ranked. The same thing would happen if he picked UK, Duke, KU etc…
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BShark said:
@BeddieKU23 Yeah I wouldn’t go anywhere near Jones. What’s the deal with Maurice? I assumed Bruce gave him the axe because he couldn’t play.
Not surprising the AZ commit got ranked. The same thing would happen if he picked UK, Duke, KU etc…
Maurice is a headcase. I don’t see him lasting at Memphis either.
Memphis filled its roster awful quick
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@BeddieKU23 Yeah I don’t think that was ever in doubt. Knew Penny would get kids. Now can he coach them into a cohesive team is another story…
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Ground breaking VIP stuff on 247 on Chandler Lawson. He really likes KU and Memphis, and they will likely be his final 2.
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I wholeheartedly agree that Marcus will work on his game. However, I am not as certain that he will become a knockdown perimeter shooter. I am hoping he becomes a solid shooter that can keep the defense honest.
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I believe Garret has a good shooting form but he just did not have the repetitions required to develop a consistent 3 point shot, in great part because it really was not critical considering how many other shooters KU had.
I believe that he will eventually get to 35% from 3.
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Yeah I think he can get in the low 30s which is livable.
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Agreed. Given his skillset, if he can shoot 33%, he is certainly playable with his defense, ballhandling, rebounding, etc.
It’s the below 30% that makes it hard because you don’t have to guard him. He doesn’t have to be 40%, but he does have to get where you guys have outlined.
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Sounds like he’s been playing point forward for Sunrise per his coach.
