New 2019 Recruiting
-
Woodrow said:
@BShark why do you say that about Hurt?
I think and know I’m not alone - -think this FBI thing is playing a part - -and believe this FBI thing also play SOME part with JRE - -just like when Arizona got named and Louisville - -both took a big hit last year when this FBI thing surfaced. - -Arizona AND Louisville both have really bounced back this year but last year the same year they mentioned kicked them right square in the nads- - now were seeing the same thing.
I think with him holding off until spring – is for sure NOT GOOD for us - -w NEED ZEKE for sure
-
Zeke is our absolute best hope among the names KU is involved with now. Other than that, KU will get involved with guys that aren’t even on the radar right now I would bet.
-
I’m so dam tired with Wright and Villanova kicking us right square in the nads - -on the floor and now in recruiting - -their becoming a REAL PAIN in my ass.
Well I guess one way of spinning this is like said this might be just enough for Nnaji to commit to KU - -we can always hope. - -Seems like more then ever now we have GOT to land Zeke.
If we can manage somehow to pill Stanley away from the Coast/UCLA - -and manage to land Zeke with the other two we have now , would still be a decent class I reckon. -A lot of weight 0n landing those two now more then ever. Wouldn’t know of any others we could have a chance at - -Possibly Chandler. - -Like was mentioned wouldn’t be at all surprised if we didn’t really turn the heat up on Chandler either. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
-
On Hurt last I heard was he cared more about watching his friends play football than setting up visits. There’s not much out there on him right now, because Matt doesn’t have much info on himself
-
Reading the article about JRE’S decision last night from the LJW, what Coach Self had to say makes some sense I reckon,
He said after the trail when he was visiting the recruits was having to di damage control. - -He said YES there were questions asked about relating from the trial, and there was only some questions he could answer fully - -some things he just couldn’t disclose- I guess because of the on going investigation now from the NCAA I guess.
So if he couldn’t give complete answer to some of these - -that then would be awfully hard to convince someone on selling their program. - Might be just enough to push them the other way , which like Bshark and I both have said , people need to realize that YES this FBI crap IS having a real impact on recruiting. - -Coach Self has even mentioned as much - -and here is a news flash – it isn’t over yet. - - Hurt IS NOT coming here - you just sit back and watch, I promise you just like I’m sure it had an impact on JRE - -so much the same thing with Hurt. - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
-
The “we can’t talk now” stuff by KU is baloney. What can’t they talk about?
Self already claimed they have no knowledge of any inducements provided by third parties. If true, that is a blanket denial that covers everything.
-
@HighEliteMajor There couuld be some type of rule, formal or informal, against talking about anything once the NCAA has it. I am certain that discussing it, especially looking like you are denying any responsibility, couldn’t help but look bad for a school that might be facing an “institutional control failure” allegation.
-
Take our lumps now, ride out the storm and see what’s available in the spring. The news cycle will be on someone else by that point.
It’s a good thing the 2019 class wasn’t chalk full of stars. KU needs to find at least two front court options that can contribute next year. Maybe 1 recruit, 1 transfer who knows.
I think we are still in a good spot for Zeke. He visited twice in two weeks. Selling him a spot is easier without JRE in the picture
-
Bill needs to be talking to Dante’s handler and start talking reclass already. Get him here and eligible however you have to do it.
-
The more I look, the more Dante looks ready to play college ball now, physically. He will be old enough to go pro. I see no reason why he wouldn’t reclass unless the NBA changed the OAD rule a year earlier than most expect.
-
Kcmatt7 said:
Bill needs to be talking to Dante’s handler and start talking reclass already. Get him here and eligible however you have to do it.
SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH
Not getting Dante unfortunately.
-
BShark said:
Kcmatt7 said:
Bill needs to be talking to Dante’s handler and start talking reclass already. Get him here and eligible however you have to do it.
SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH
Not getting Dante unfortunately.
Agreed, he’s as likely as Wiseman.
-
BeddieKU23 said:
Take our lumps now, ride out the storm and see what’s available in the spring. The news cycle will be on someone else by that point.
It’s a good thing the 2019 class wasn’t chalk full of stars. KU needs to find at least two front court options that can contribute next year. Maybe 1 recruit, 1 transfer who knows.
I think we are still in a good spot for Zeke. He visited twice in two weeks. Selling him a spot is easier without JRE in the picture
Yeah, might have to add a grad transfer, or play some small ball. But Zeke + a good grad transfer probably means a more traditional line-up again.
Agree on the 2019 class.
-
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Kcmatt7 said:
Bill needs to be talking to Dante’s handler and start talking reclass already. Get him here and eligible however you have to do it.
SWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH
Not getting Dante unfortunately.
Agreed, he’s as likely as Wiseman.
-
From Hillkick on the Phog, typically has good info.
"I havent spoken to my source as to why he flipped to Nova, but I can speak to why Kansas was in the top 2 and why since last year, we’ve seemed to be his second choice:
Why KU was in the mix: Self Loves the atmosphere, program Family (Adidas a non-issue…for the record, he’s on a Under Armour AAU team, but Goolsby runs the cleanest AAU program in the sport)
Why we fell to 2nd: Our recent history of loading up on talented bigs (DeSousa, McCormick, D Lawson, K Lawson, Azu) Leading for a similar player (Hurt) UNC (and Nova) are marquee programs but unlike KU/Duke/UK, are less likely to land one and done types that will take over program A little itch to get away. Not in a bratty way way like Bol Bol, but in a life growing way
JRE is a very polite, cool kid, who loves KU and was upfront with the staff that he wasn’t a slam dunk commit. It’s about his personal beliefs about playing early, a better chance at having a large role on O and experiencing life on his own before he’s a professional. "
-
My goodness, I dislike Jay Wright. I disliked him when Mario and the gang kicked his butt. I really dislike him now that he’s routinely kicking KU’s keister.
-
@mayjay I’m sure the NCAA has told them pretty much NOT to say much while this is going on
-
Kcmatt7 said:
Bill needs to be talking to Dante’s handler and start talking reclass already. Get him here and eligible however you have to do it.
that would be sweet.- -don’t think that’s going to happen but sure would be sweet. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
-
Kcmatt7 said:
The more I look, the more Dante looks ready to play college ball now, physically. He will be old enough to go pro. I see no reason why he wouldn’t reclass unless the NBA changed the OAD rule a year earlier than most expect.
I have heard that he is still kind of raw on the offensive, room for offensive growth- -But I would love to have him here watch him develop
-
@mayjay Self has referred to the trials next spring as the point behind why he wouldn’t/couldn’t talk more. I don’t know if there is some unwritten NCAA rule. I’m not aware of some written NCAA rule. It’s of course wise not tot talk, you might say something stupid or that could be misinterpreted.
But if true, Self’s clear denial is admirable and warranted. It not true, I’m not so sure anything he can say within that context (denials) can cause more damage.
-
Well certainly starting to look more like Malik Hall is Michigan state bound - - Slater – - Meyer – Snow and one other have all predict that either late last night or today. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
-
jayballer73 said:
Well certainly starting to look more like Malik Hall is Michigan state bound - - Slater – - Meyer – Snow and one other have all predict that either late last night or today. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Yep. KU didn’t show much interest there tbh.
-
@BShark Translation: " I have doubts about my abilities, and I am afraid they will over recruit me, so I better play it safe, and go with the inferior, safer offer."
-
Some quotes from Papa Stanley…
“Kansas has great, great basketball tradition,” said Cassius’ father, Jerome Stanley. “They win every year. It’s a great platform for him.
“Coach (Bill) Self is really impressive with his vision and how much he cares about his players. Cassius would be really lucky to go there.”
-
BShark said:
Some quotes from Papa Stanley…
“Kansas has great, great basketball tradition,” said Cassius’ father, Jerome Stanley. “They win every year. It’s a great platform for him.
“Coach (Bill) Self is really impressive with his vision and how much he cares about his players. Cassius would be really lucky to go there.” And THEN – Stanley announces - 1st of all I’d like to thank all the Schools/ Coaches that have recruited me.Everyone has been really great. So after careful consideration after consideration I’m happy to announce that I will be attending the University of UCLA next year , really looking forward to playing under Coach Alford - -yada, yada , yada - - LMAO - - Daddy SOUNDS GOOD - but huge difference between talking and doing lol - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
-
I’d be really surprised if he left the west coast.
-
He won’t dammit lol - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG
-
jayballer73 said:
He won’t dammit lol - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG
Ah, have to love recruiting gallows humor.
-
Stanley’s dad on upcoming trip to Oregon
This coming weekend, Stanley will wrap up his official visits when he heads to Eugene.
“It’s a situation on the upswing,” Jerome said. “Dana Altman is a well-respected coach. They have great resources.
RESOURCES LOL.#notcomingimgettingnikemoney
-
BeddieKU23 said:
Stanley’s dad on upcoming trip to Oregon
This coming weekend, Stanley will wrap up his official visits when he heads to Eugene.
“It’s a situation on the upswing,” Jerome said. “Dana Altman is a well-respected coach. They have great resources.
RESOURCES LOL.#notcomingimgettingnikemoney
We will find out heh. UCLA is still Adidas right?
-
@BeddieKU23 GREAT resources…lol.
-
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Stanley’s dad on upcoming trip to Oregon
This coming weekend, Stanley will wrap up his official visits when he heads to Eugene.
“It’s a situation on the upswing,” Jerome said. “Dana Altman is a well-respected coach. They have great resources.
RESOURCES LOL.#notcomingimgettingnikemoney
We will find out heh. UCLA is still Adidas right?
-
Stanley’s dad isn’t some dummy. Easy to see why they landed on the three schools they did.
-
@Kcmatt7 Hahahaha wow, yeah he’s playing the market. And yeah he knows the game, he is a sports agent iirc.
-
BShark said:
@Kcmatt7 Hahahaha wow, yeah he’s playing the market. And yeah he knows the game, he is a sports agent iirc.
That is correct. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wjeromestanley/
-
Just…lol…
This one is coming down to bids.
-
Malik Hall to Michigan State.
-
BShark said:
Malik Hall to Michigan State.
Good pickup for them. Watts & Hall are future starters
-
@BeddieKU23 I haven’t been shy about liking Hall’s game. I was hoping KU might make more of a play for him, but Self thought he was getting Jeremiah…
-
BShark said:
@BeddieKU23 I haven’t been shy about liking Hall’s game. I was hoping KU might make more of a play for him, but Self thought he was getting Jeremiah…
Yeah I liked Hall as well but we would have felt the same sting had we made him a priority after the FBI thing. SOL until spring unless Zeke pops
-
Hmm, perhaps.
-
I’m thinking that after this weekend , I think you will things really start to pick up concerning Zeke. -His dad has said more then like he will be choosing by the 24th of November , so I think we will start to hear a lot more about his recruiting. Just hope we are there on this one - ROCK CHAL ALL DAY LONG BABY
-
-
So is JRE good or has he been exposed by going to IMG? Why’d his ranking slip 20 spots? Might’ve dodged a non-performing bullet or might’ve lost out on a multi-year starter. I’m curious what people think? Stud or dud? Program changer or complimentary piece.
-
What site are you saying dropping him 20 spots?
I think he would have been a great College Big at KU. Really smart player with a great motor. He does a lot of things well but he’s not elite at any one thing. We certainly would have been better with him then without
-
@BeddieKU23 he was ranked 18 now 38 on Rivals I believe.
-
dylans said:
@BeddieKU23 he was ranked 18 now 38 on Rivals I believe.
He’s 38 on ESPN but he’s been there for a while and they haven’t done an update. Should get a bump now that he went to a Nike school.
He’s composite 18 on 247, 18 on their own rank. Rivals has him #10
-
Must’ve been ESPN that dropped him a couple months ago. Sent up red flags. A drop that big concerned me. Same as Jacobs falling off. Difference being only one service dropped him. Of course he dropped about 50 spots on my mind when he played for Self over the summer and chose to commit to the enemy.
-
dylans said:
Must’ve been ESPN that dropped him a couple months ago. Sent up red flags.
ESPN has him underranked by about 20 spots. He’s a top 20 kid in a weak class. Big disappointment he’s going to ball out at another school
-
@BeddieKU23 haha says you! I say he’s an over ranked pussy…or wildcat I guess.
