New 2019 Recruiting
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Well this should be our favorite thread of the offseason
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Or an even more depressing one. Lordy I hope we hear the punishments soon and can move on.
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I expect no resolution before the fall. Probably late October though. Seems to be a popular time
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@BeddieKU23 I really think it hurts us with anyone but Precious. We may have to return everyone we possibly can out of necessity. I really am worried about a post-season ban.
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If we receive a post season ban for what’s been presented to us from the trial then I’ve lost all confidence in this sport as it is constructed and I’ll have to find something else to enjoy in life.
I have no idea how this will shake out but I’m sure it will leave us having lost ALL hope in the NCAA ever doing the right thing
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Just get it over with so we can move on. Arizona recovered nicely after one year of off recruiting, but now it looks like everyone could get fired.
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Just read a quote where Self said they need to sign a couple athletic difference makers who can make plays you can’t coach. Pretty much all of Auburn’s roster. It’s refrehing that he’s acknowledging the deficiencies the team he built has. Hopefully he can go out and land some of those guys.
Also find some damn shooters.
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Woodrow said:
Just read a quote where Self said they need to sign a couple athletic difference makers who can make plays you can’t coach. Pretty much all of Auburn’s roster. It’s refrehing that he’s acknowledging the deficiencies the team he built has. Hopefully he can go out and land some of those guys.
Also find some damn shooters.
Got the shooters already though you can never have enough.
At least Bill said the right things, now let’s see how the class ends up.
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Not a ton in here on Precious, but says he won’t decide until May. No other visits planned right now, but says he is planning on taking a couple more.
Also saw where Hurt is working on a visit to Memphis.
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Woodrow said:
Not a ton in here on Precious, but says he won’t decide until May. No other visits planned right now, but says he is planning on taking a couple more.
Also saw where Hurt is working on a visit to Memphis.
You beat me to the article lol. - -The only thing I saw an it isn’t squat - just difference of wording between the visits with KU and N Carolina:
Of his N Carolina visit: - - said ya it was good - -they was playing Duke and was the biggest game on tv for basketball -it was a good trip
On his KU visit : - -It was GREAT - -was talking about the fans and enviroment- - -talking about how the fans showing energy - not the words he said but I can’t spell the word so - -pssssst lol. - -Again it was just the way he worded = I know really reaching but hey it’s my post - -let me reach and stretch things to the way I want to fit things lol - In my fantasy world means he enjoyed his trip to KU more then to N Carolina lol - -hey I can fantasize right? lol - - did say no more trips scheduled RIGHT NOW but they are looking and they will - -no decision until late May probably. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer73 I don’t want this guy. Not unless he changes his name.
How about VLAD?
Or Zeus?
Maybe Gunnar?
Cleotis might be OK. Yeah, Cleotis Achiuwa. Nice ring to it.
Anything but Precious. We have enough Precious’ on the team now.
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Well its better then he’s brother’s name- God’s Gift
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@BeddieKU23 PLEASE tell me you’re kidding.
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nuleafjhawk said:
@BeddieKU23 PLEASE tell me you’re kidding.
NO not kidding - -that is his brother name lol
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nuleafjhawk said:
@BeddieKU23 PLEASE tell me you’re kidding.
I wish I was. His brother played at St Johns a few years back. I’ll take Precious, given the choice and he’s a way better player then his older brother
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For those that don’t know Matthew Hurt has set his announcement date for April 19th and is set to announce at a Ceremony at his High School.
Who knows if KU lands him but his decision easily has to be one of the most significant in the Self era considering all that KU has gone through this season and on the recruiting front.
He has officially visited KU, UK, UNC, Duke. All the heavy hitters.
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Here’s his comments on KU, the coaches and what role the staff has been selling him on. Self coached Matthew last summer with Team USA, the same team that had Quentin Grimes.
“I like their atmosphere". “I’m really close with their coaching staff, just what they do every day and their academics person is really close with the guys, even if they go to the NBA. So it’s more of a family there.”
To that end, Hurt told Eric Bossi, that the family environment at KU extends beyond the players and their bond together.
“Their coaching staff’s really close,” Hurt told Bossi, noting that KU assistant Jerrance Howard was the lead recruiter for his services. “Me and him are pretty close.”
As for how Self, Howard and the rest of the KU program were trying to pitch him on picking Kansas, Hurt said KU’s willingness to let him play on the perimeter, and play to his strengths, was something that stood out.
“A combination of like Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Oubre, Josh Jackson, taller guys that can put the ball on the floor,” he said when asked how KU might use him. “That’s their message. They think they can train me to be a big guard and those are the three guys in the NBA that they want me to look at right now and how they did at Kansas.”
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This always sucks. You have to hope they at least tell the schools early. “We know where we are going but we are going to wait a month to tell everyone.”
Drives me crazy every year.
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@BeddieKU23 All the heavy hitters - plus KU.
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KU just needs someone to pop for them and commit. It is like everyone is scared to do so and it feels like once we get that first big name things will go back to normal. Obviously if we don’t get hammered by the NCAA. Also, there is some buzz out there about Self moving on this Summer and while I do not believe it I guarantee you that it is being used against him.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Here’s his comments on KU, the coaches and what role the staff has been selling him on. Self coached Matthew last summer with Team USA, the same team that had Quentin Grimes.
“I like their atmosphere". “I’m really close with their coaching staff, just what they do every day and their academics person is really close with the guys, even if they go to the NBA. So it’s more of a family there.”
To that end, Hurt told Eric Bossi, that the family environment at KU extends beyond the players and their bond together.
“Their coaching staff’s really close,” Hurt told Bossi, noting that KU assistant Jerrance Howard was the lead recruiter for his services. “Me and him are pretty close.”
As for how Self, Howard and the rest of the KU program were trying to pitch him on picking Kansas, Hurt said KU’s willingness to let him play on the perimeter, and play to his strengths, was something that stood out.
“A combination of like Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Oubre, Josh Jackson, taller guys that can put the ball on the floor,” he said when asked how KU might use him. “That’s their message. They think they can train me to be a big guard and those are the three guys in the NBA that they want me to look at right now and how they did at Kansas.”
Now see those quotes from him sound very encouraging to me. - -But I’m sure he has says a lot of good things about the other schools also. - Yet this gives me some renewed hope. keeping fingers crossed. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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New 2019 offer https://247sports.com/Player/Harlond-Beverly-46040841/
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FarmerJayhawk said:
New 2019 offer https://247sports.com/Player/Harlond-Beverly-46040841/
Wonder if this is related to Q’s decision
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McDonalds game on tomorrow night at 6 on ESPN 2 — - little side note to the McDonalds game
For the 1st time since 2004 - - a girl won the Dunk contest - -she beat out Scottie Lewis & Precious for the Championship - -WOW showed her dunks - -showed one of Precious Dunking between the legs - -Dam he is a specimen. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Just saw the interview Achiuwa did with Rivals. Watch Georgia get in his recruitment. Money bags going around for both Football/Basketball
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@jayballer73 I’m sorry. I must be a backwards, anti-social pig of some sorts, but I can’t get excited AT ALL about someone named Precious. I don’t care if he’s the next Wilt.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Just saw the interview Achiuwa did with Rivals. Watch Georgia get in his recruitment. Money bags going around for both Football/Basketball
Whaaaat? Nothing going on there. Crean, the guy who couldn’t win at Indi-freaking-ana was always a superstar recruiter. He was just keeping his talents hidden.
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Hurt likely going to Memphis for a visit this weekend. Like I said, this one is definitely not in the bag. For anyone.
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nuleafjhawk said:
@jayballer73 I’m sorry. I must be a backwards, anti-social pig of some sorts, but I can’t get excited AT ALL about someone named Precious. I don’t care if he’s the next Wilt.
I don’t give a dam what his name is - -If he can ball - - then he can be named whatever the hell he wants - - All I care about is if he can play period. -I’m not in some romantic relationship with the guy = =so who the hell cares lol. - - if he has the ability to make others being the ones looking like someone Precious - then - Do Your Thing Boy. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer73 I just watched him in the McD game…We have to get this guy!!
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@Hawk8086 is this the same fellow that got beat by a girl in the dunk contest?
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@nuleafjhawk hey she could dunk on you!
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@Crimsonorblue22 No doubt. And after she did, she’d probably stare me down and call me “Precious”.
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@nuleafjhawk and u might be very afraid.
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nuleafjhawk said:
@jayballer73 I’m sorry. I must be a backwards, anti-social pig of some sorts, but I can’t get excited AT ALL about someone named Precious. I don’t care if he’s the next Wilt.
That kid needs a nickname. Makes me think of the Johnny Cash song — A Boy Named Sue.
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nuleafjhawk said:
@Crimsonorblue22 No doubt. And after she did, she’d probably stare me down and call me “Precious”.
ARE YOU PRECIOUS LMAO ?
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HighEliteMajor said:
nuleafjhawk said:
@jayballer73 I’m sorry. I must be a backwards, anti-social pig of some sorts, but I can’t get excited AT ALL about someone named Precious. I don’t care if he’s the next Wilt.
That kid needs a nickname. Makes me think of the Johnny Cash song — A Boy Named Sue.
I just don’t get this feel that Precious is really to over concerned about what you think of his name
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@jayballer73 how did hurt do?
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not really sure - -just watched the 1st half - -and then saw Precious had 22 and pretty much manhandled his way on the inside. But Precious was PRECIOUS lol. – - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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8 pts 5 boards
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@Crimsonorblue22 They both looked pretty darn good to me.
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Seeing picks for Chris Harris Jr to Oklahoma St. Not sure why KU is not all over this kid. As good a shooter as you will find in the class and has a developed body already at 6’3. Best friends with Tyrese Maxey who is going to Kentucky and will be a OAD. Kid can play
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@BeddieKU23 I wonder when we will see KU make some moves here. Gotta think something is coming with Charlie announcing he is leaving.
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BShark said:
@BeddieKU23 I wonder when we will see KU make some moves here. Gotta think something is coming with Charlie announcing he is leaving.
It’s been weirdly quiet. Self has meetings this week with all the guys who may leave so we should get a better feel for things then. Thankfully most guys aren’t deciding until mid to late April. And for Precious could be as late as around Memorial Day. Some guys who are thinking about reclassifying could show up in August. So buckle up. It’s shaping up to be a weird offseason.
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The quietness makes it seem maybe some guys that we think are leaving either are not or are a lot more on the fence than people think. I think Dedric is 100% gone. Maybe Doke and Grimes are on the fence…?
I haven’t seen KU linked with any transfers whether it be a grad or a true transfer.
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https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1112447578937921537?s=21
Beverly is down too KU, Baylor, Georgia, Indiana, Alabama, and Miami.
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Woodrow said:
https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1112447578937921537?s=21
Beverly is down too KU, Baylor, Georgia, Indiana, Alabama, and Miami.
My lord what a cesspool the replies are. Expected but still…
Anyway, he’d be a great get.
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BShark said:
Woodrow said:
https://twitter.com/tiptonedits/status/1112447578937921537?s=21
Beverly is down too KU, Baylor, Georgia, Indiana, Alabama, and Miami.
My lord what a cesspool the replies are. Expected but still…
Anyway, he’d be a great get.
He is a lot better then I thought. Ideal 2 guard imo. I think Harris is better personally as a shooter but Beverly is an athlete that can shoot. Heck I’d take both
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well I now how people feel about Matt Scott - me myself - -I can take him or leave him - - doesn’t matter.
However , - -he I feel made a pretty good point - he and Mat Tait were talking today about KU recruiting possibilities , and made sense to me. - they were mentioning coup[le of possible re-classifications one Being RJ Hampton and what he said about Hampton I think everyone would pretty much agree with. - He said he feels that if he does re-classify , that KU already has a pretty decent guard with Devon - -and Duke he thinks may very well be losing Jones - -in summary meaning if he re-classifies - -probably Duke - -but if he stays in his class - then KU has a pretty decent chance.
Then he talked about and I know by far not spelling the name but you should be able to decifer - -The kid from Wichita academy? -Afyante? - -sorry hell I don’t know how to spell it BUT -talking about what he will be like after he learns the game - - -Brut strength - more like a physical version of Hurt - -right now just a bully lol.
The point I liked in a way the most - - - —made me think - - Tait asked him what he thought about possible re-classification - he stated that it was one of those situations where it would be a on again - - of again topic - he said his thought - - was if guys weren’t thinking about re-classifying - -why would you take your official visits - -means one of two things - -your either re-classifying - -OR making a really early decision where your going - – makes sense. to me. - -He finished off by saying gonna be a crazy two weeks or month. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
