New 2019 Recruiting
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Marco said:
@jayballer73 I didn’t say he was afraid of Grimes. We have Braun, McBride, Garrett, Agbaji, possibly Dotson and maybe - and I hope not - Grimes… If you were Hampton, looking at what we already have - let’s discount Dotson, for arguements sake - would you want Grimes to come back too?
If I’m RJ - - why not? - -better then any of the one’s you mentioned - - and even if Devon comes back - he would be sharing some time , with Devon - -not sitting , I think KU is recruiting RJ more as a 2 guard and keeping DD at the point or visa versa - -RJ at the point and sliding Devon over to the 2
Either way if RJ comes your be gonna seeing RJ and Devon on the floor the majority of the time - -who else is that group is challenging RJ for starting minutes - - and RJ will be starting if he comes here - -the only other one close to challenging RJ for starting minutes possibly would be Agbaji - -in the 2 spot - -and not really that stiff of challenge - -I think Devon & RJ would be a great fit together - it would be having 2 PG’S on the floor at the same time. - -When Devon needed a blow rest - -RJ slide over and play the 1 spot. - -Or Marcus gan give Devon a blow and RJ stay put - - Agbaji giving RJ a break at the 2 - -Devon and RJ are not going to be competing against one another for minutes - -they will quite likely be playing ALOT at the same time. -other then him - -no one a challenge for RJ. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Marco said:
@jayballer73 I didn’t say he was afraid of Grimes. We have Braun, McBride, Garrett, Agbaji, possibly Dotson and maybe - and I hope not - Grimes… If you were Hampton, looking at what we already have - let’s discount Dotson, for arguements sake - would you want Grimes to come back too?
Sure, why not. Grimes isn’t competition for RJ. Under this scenario, Grimes is fighting with Garrett for first small off the bench kind of minutes
Exactl what I just got through posting - - Grimes is no threat to RJ - -your gonna be having IF Grimes did come back your going to be having Agbaji and Grimes backing RJ at the 2 and Marcus backing Devon - -and RJ also giving Devon Breaks
You could even possibly have Agbaji slide down to the 3 for a few minutes - -so Agbaji - -gonna be getting his minutes - - Marcus will be getting his that he is use to - -And RJ & Devon ROLLING. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Marco said:
jayballer73 said:
rockchalkwyo said:
@jayballer73 Man you’re going all in. Haha. Hampton better not be scared by Grimes. If he is worried about PT or position competition at a college level then what’s it going to be like for him in the NBA
exactly , and I think that’s why he isn’t scared - you can’t have that kind of mentality - if you gonna act scared or played scared then you might as well have a seat , the game will eat you up and spit you out - you have to have that edge and I think that is RJ’s mentality he knows he is good and he backs it up - -difference between grimes and RJ ? - -Grimes just pretty much had his way against High School competition - -got pretty full of himself - -lazy on defense - even in High School - -never transitioned over in College - always an lay defense - and like has been mentioned - -really don’t think Coach had any options last year - pretty much why he DID start as many games as he did. - -Ummmm you don’t have to worry about RJ’S defense - - Difference between RJ & Hampton - -RJ is the COMPLETE player - - RJ isn’t backing down from any other player - - he knows he belongs on the floor in any situation - he has that edge - smarter player then Quentin.
Now let me just say I want to apologize to people here - - I’m truly sorry let my KU emotions get carried away - getting my Crimson and Blue blood flowing - for that I apologize get carried away - - even though I’m not backing off my stance between Rj and Grimes. - -In the end I don’t think it’s going to be an issue coming down to Grimes and RJ cause I fully believe Grimes IS NOT coming back - he will stick with the NBA - so it won’t not be an issue.
I just think a lot of my reactions is that I’m so sick and tired of this recruiting season – ready for this crap to be over with. -one day we get the feel - -ya were in great shape – next day -dam looks like we missed - - the next day oh we okj - -to many peaks and valleys - -ya I realize it’s the case most year - -just seems like this year - it’s been a lot worse - I mean here we are heading in to June and our Roster is STILL up in the air - -just to a point I’m about to say screw it and somebody holler let me know who got - - -who we don’t - -when it’s all over lol - -one thing I know is it wil always be a ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG DAY TO ME
I totally f-ing agree with you there. One crazy ass recruiting season. Am I wrong, or is this the craziest year ever? Arizona and LSU still popping on recruits (and they, unlike us, could be in boiling hot water), yet we struggle. Man, it has never been more obvious that the genie has left the bottle…
Just been a very long and very frustrating recruiting year - -again going into June and STILL haven’t got things setled
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Corey Evans reply to a question about Michigan’s new hire regaining J Wilson’s commitment. Found on rivals
Kansas is the strong leader for former Michigan recruit Jalen Wilson and if he were to not commit to either the Jayhawks or North Carolina, it would come as a giant surprise. Wilson will definitely keep Michigan atop of his list and if it is Juwan Howard, who boasts plenty of NBA background, the interest level would be there. However, the timing of his hiring could put the Wolverines behind the eight ball even further.
Now, if Howard were to keep select members from the former staff in Ann Arbor, it could help in the relationship building process with Wilson. He is intrigued by the small forward opening at Kansas which is why he swiftly set a visit up to see the Big 12 program for May 30. North Carolina might also snag a visit date, but Michigan is playing catch-up now and will do as such the longer the coaching search continues in Ann Arbor.
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KU needs to put the hammer down on his visit.
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Yeah no kidding. Looking at the excitement on Wilson’s face when he was talking KU during his interview the other day makes me feel KU is in a good spot. Of course that was before the hire happened.
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Ok, so we now know Howard got hired at Michigan - - -surprise , surprise. - My thing is that yes with this hire , I’m sure Howard will hit Wilson hard throw his pitch - and I’m sure Jalen will listen for sure , I’ve heard his parents really did love Michigan - - big fans. - -It wouldn’t surprise me that he did possibly stay put with this hire - - yet wouldn’t surprise me either if he transferred out - -I’d it now has shifted back to 50/50
My question is - -has anybody heard or seen yet - - Has Michigan even released him from his LOI yet? - -I know he asked for it but haven’t heard if they granted his release - - anyone know? - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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I just rewatched the Wilson interview again and I noticed that at the very end he was asked if RJ will accompany him during his visit to Lawrence. He said no, but I know someone on here (before the interview) said he was. Now why would he deny that? Out of respect for other programs?
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@rockchalkwyo RJ visiting with him isn’t set in stone iirc.
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I would be surprised if he did. It sounded good at the time though
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I wonder if the staff said he shouldn’t because they can’t give RJ food and rides and stuff like that
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Maybe it is just the way the 2019 recruiting cycle has gone, but I would not be surprised if he ends up back at Michigan.
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Woodrow said:
Maybe it is just the way the 2019 recruiting cycle has gone, but I would not be surprised if he ends up back at Michigan.
Definitely don’t like that they made a good splashy hire.
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KU may still hold an edge since he did get his release and doesn’t have a relationship with the new coach at this moment. That’s about all the optimism I have. Michigan hired quickly and made a good choice given their options at this time.
I also think this cycle has just worn us all out. Its the end of May and we’re the only program in America with so much uncertainty still.
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Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
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@BeddieKU23 I am worried about Wilson now. He was a fan of the Fab Five and he was named Jalen after…Jalen Rose.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
I feel bad for Grimes. I really do. It seems as though his inner circle is filled with delusional people who have and will continue to fail him. He should have never even declared.
This is one of my favorite movies, and this quote all too often comes to mind…
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He wants to play pt, maybe at a juco?
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Hawk8086 said:
@BeddieKU23 I am worried about Wilson now. He was a fan of the Fab Five and he was named Jalen after…Jalen Rose.
Last I knew Jalen and Howard really didn’t like each other.
Yeah the only way Grimes is back is if Dotson stays in the draft and we whiff on Hampton.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Hawk8086 said:
@BeddieKU23 I am worried about Wilson now. He was a fan of the Fab Five and he was named Jalen after…Jalen Rose.
Last I knew Jalen and Howard really didn’t like each other.
Yeah the only way Grimes is back is if Dotson stays in the draft and we whiff on Hampton.
Quoted today as saying that Howard getting hired at Michigan will probably end up bringing the Fab 5 back together.
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Kcmatt7 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
I feel bad for Grimes. I really do. It seems as though his inner circle is filled with delusional people who have and will continue to fail him. He should have never even declared.
This is one of my favorite movies, and this quote all too often comes to mind…
But what if this is all on Grimes himself?
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BeddieKU23 said:
Kcmatt7 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
I feel bad for Grimes. I really do. It seems as though his inner circle is filled with delusional people who have and will continue to fail him. He should have never even declared.
This is one of my favorite movies, and this quote all too often comes to mind…
But what if this is all on Grimes himself?
I suppose it’s possible. But either way, whoever raised him let him get too big headed before he ever got to KU then. There was clearly no backup plan in case he struggled.
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Kcmatt7 said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
Hawk8086 said:
@BeddieKU23 I am worried about Wilson now. He was a fan of the Fab Five and he was named Jalen after…Jalen Rose.
Last I knew Jalen and Howard really didn’t like each other.
Yeah the only way Grimes is back is if Dotson stays in the draft and we whiff on Hampton.
Quoted today as saying that Howard getting hired at Michigan will probably end up bringing the Fab 5 back together.
I still feel some what confident -About Jalen. - -somethings going for us still
RJ being Jalen’s best friend - - how we really have his interest in the Sf situation - -stepping right into quality minutes , add those things on top of the Coach that he committed to come to Michigan to play for is gone - -add that to the fact that Yaklich sounds like he isn’t the happiest camper by not getting hired - -an with him being the lead recruiter for Wilson - -these things all have to play in our favor.
The top two Coach’s that was involved with you are gone or sounds like they are going to be gone - -you got a chance to play with your best friend - -one of the best schools in the game - -and like Jalen said never hear a gym as loud as KU’S atmosphere is just crazy - - - -He knows and really likes the KU Coach’s - -already got his visit sit up – even though Michigan was fairly quick with the hire – still kind of behind the 8 ball like Corey Evans is saying
We were in his final 6 BEFORE he committed the 1st time - I think we get him on Campus for his visit - can go a long way - -we might still be OK. – ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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I would bet marquette is an option for Grimes.
Also, I mentioned this before I feel re Grimes transferring
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@jayballer73 I was going to say the same thing but you beat me to it. I want to say KU was his 2nd choice behind Michigan
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@BShark will he get to play right away?
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BShark said:
I would bet marquette is an option for Grimes.
Also, I mentioned this before I feel re Grimes transferring
I think G League. Another 2 years in college are very not appealing to his crew.
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@Kcmatt7 Rose lobbied publicly for Howard to get the job.
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Crimsonorblue22 said:
@BShark will he get to play right away?
No which is why what @FarmerJayhawk mentions is a good point.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
This is how we got Malik Newman and that worked out okay for KU. Hopefully it works out for Grimes as well wherever he ends up.
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Ryan posted this as well
"I think Dotson is coming back, but that is mostly pre-combine info. I don’t have any reason to believe that’s changed.
On Grimes - I don’t think his people want him back at KU regardless. The Vick situation was much different."
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Texas Hawk 10 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
This is how we got Malik Newman and that worked out okay for KU. Hopefully it works out for Grimes as well wherever he ends up.
That is so true. Unfortunately the shoe is on the other end this time.
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Kcmatt7 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Kcmatt7 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
I feel bad for Grimes. I really do. It seems as though his inner circle is filled with delusional people who have and will continue to fail him. He should have never even declared.
This is one of my favorite movies, and this quote all too often comes to mind…
But what if this is all on Grimes himself?
I suppose it’s possible. But either way, whoever raised him let him get too big headed before he ever got to KU then. There was clearly no backup plan in case he struggled.
Do you think most players in his position have the same attitude? Isn’t it kind of rare to find those OAD types that have no ego and are humble? It seems rare to find them but I could be wrong. So I don’t know that Q is acting any differently then most kids in his position would. I know none of us on here are experts when it comes to the draft and what these kids should do with their lives but I can’t imagine many KU fans agreed he was ready to jump to the pro’s. Somehow someway he and his camp thought so and now reality has started to set in…
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Grimes opting out, transferring – perhaps a good decision for all if that’s where his head is.
I’m sure all of this is all Bill Self’s fault (in the mind of his “people”).
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Texas Hawk 10 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
This is how we got Malik Newman and that worked out okay for KU. Hopefully it works out for Grimes as well wherever he ends up.
I agree. Wish the guy the best, I really do.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Kcmatt7 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Kcmatt7 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan over at the Phog dropped these nuggets regarding Grimes.
Small fwiw, but if Grimes goes back to college it won’t be at Kansas. Have heard it’s possible he opts out and transfers, and now there are a few in the national NBA/Draft media that have mentioned it as well. I think there’s virtually no chance at him back at KU unless Dotson isn’t coming back AND Hampton isn’t joining the roster. Even then, I’m not entirely sure those bridges aren’t burned.
I feel bad for Grimes. I really do. It seems as though his inner circle is filled with delusional people who have and will continue to fail him. He should have never even declared.
This is one of my favorite movies, and this quote all too often comes to mind…
But what if this is all on Grimes himself?
I suppose it’s possible. But either way, whoever raised him let him get too big headed before he ever got to KU then. There was clearly no backup plan in case he struggled.
Do you think most players in his position have the same attitude? Isn’t it kind of rare to find those OAD types that have no ego and are humble? It seems rare to find them but I could be wrong. So I don’t know that Q is acting any differently then most kids in his position would. I know none of us on here are experts when it comes to the draft and what these kids should do with their lives but I can’t imagine many KU fans agreed he was ready to jump to the pro’s. Somehow someway he and his camp thought so and now reality has started to set in…
I’m really looking forward to the OAD Rule being gone. But, of course, there are only so many teams in the NBA and eventually - yeah, I’m calling it - the player’s union is going to balk at all of the young players coming in and taking away from their fat second, third and fourth contracts (forcing veterans out). Let us not forget that OADs or even kids going to the league straight out of high school is - Malone, Garnett, Kobe and LeBron aside - a relatively new thing. The league will very soon mandate that they have to be 20 or even 21 years old to enter the draft - mark it! Their product has suffered for awhile now, which is why they instituted the rule to begin with.
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De Sousa can play this coming season! Bigtime news!
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@Marco doubter
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Marco said:
De Sousa can play this coming season! Bigtime news!
Awesome news - - think this puts and end to Jalen though - -but that’s ok - -SILVIO is BACK
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You guys get a chance - check out on Jalen’s Twitter - - see the post Prison Mitch sent on the 18th of MAY - -really cool video that Jalen retweeted.
Prison Mitch said: - - -Here at Kansas we don’t just watch History , we make it . - - -Join the family and create your own legacy - - Mitch - - that’s our boy – ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Jalen has nothing to do with Silvio. He wants to be a 2/3, so if anything this helps the cause!
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Jalen has nothing to do with Silvio. He wants to be a 2/3, so if anything this helps the cause!
I’ve been saying this too. Definitely a wing.
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jayballer73 said:
Marco said:
De Sousa can play this coming season! Bigtime news!
Awesome news - - think this puts and end to Jalen though - -but that’s ok - -SILVIO is BACK
He is projected to be a wing.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Jalen has nothing to do with Silvio. He wants to be a 2/3, so if anything this helps the cause!
that’s good news - - -so then it’s going to boil down to us and Michigan - -him re-committing - -I really don’t consider NC in the picture
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SPRING BILL
Bring the hammer down. Slam it down to the ground.
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If signing RJ and Wilson — or anyone —means that Agbaji won’t start, no thanks. We need to cultivate this potential star.
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I think Ochai is closer to Releford than a star guy. Which is fine, you need Relefords.
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Adding RJ and Wilson to the class brings it back into the top 10 nationally. Would be pretty crazy after all that went down this last year.
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BShark said:
Adding RJ and Wilson to the class brings it back into the top 10 nationally. Would be pretty crazy after all that went down this last year.
BUT SELF CANT RECRUIT ANYMORE AND WE HAVE TO FIRE ALL THE ASSISTANTS LIKE YESTERDAY
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@jayballer73 I’m not sure about that. Isn’t Wilson a 3?
