New 2019 Recruiting
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Kofi Cockburn narrowed his list to 5 and KU was among them. Working on setting up visits to KU, Uconn, Pitt & St Johns. Illinois is up first for him.
I think Kofi is window dressing KU on his list and not a serious threat to leave the North East. He really isn’t the type of big KU needs in this cycle either
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Oh and for those that care. Matthew Hurt took his 2nd official visit over the weekend to UNC as they beat Gonzaga. I’m sure that game had some impact on his recruitment to date. KU is supposed to get a visit in February but nothing has been set in stone either.
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Jaemyn Brakefield is still being talked about as a possible reclass to the 19 class. KU definitely is involved but I wouldn’t be surprised if others did as well if that talk continues to heat up.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Oh and for those that care. Matthew Hurt took his 2nd official visit over the weekend to UNC as they beat Gonzaga. I’m sure that game had some impact on his recruitment to date. KU is supposed to get a visit in February but nothing has been set in stone either.
He doesn’t seem too thrilled to visit KU tbh.
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I’m sure farmer prolly thinks KU still sits well with him but I dont see it
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BeddieKU23 said:
I’m sure farmer prolly thinks KU still sits well with him but I dont see it
You’d be correct. I think it’s KU or Carolina. People are reading too much into him taking the process slowly. Like I’ve been saying, until recently he’s been more interested in his HS football team than college basketball. If folks think that means KU isn’t getting him, I don’t see the connection.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
BeddieKU23 said:
I’m sure farmer prolly thinks KU still sits well with him but I dont see it
You’d be correct. I think it’s KU or Carolina. People are reading too much into him taking the process slowly. Like I’ve been saying, until recently he’s been more interested in his HS football team than college basketball. If folks think that means KU isn’t getting him, I don’t see the connection.
I haven’t seen anything - - anywhere where he said he wasn’t interested in KU anymore
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Which game do you think he makes it in for? Texas Tech Feb 2nd or West Virginia on the 16th if he follows up on visiting in February
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Based om play to date. the Texas Tech. game will likely be between two top 10 teams and will be nationally featured with conference title implications; the West Virginia game not so much.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Which game do you think he makes it in for? Texas Tech Feb 2nd or West Virginia on the 16th if he follows up on visiting in February
I’ve heard Tech on the 2nd.
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Nice, that could be a great game to attend.
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TTech will find out what they are made of tomorrow night at Duke. Looks like Ol’ Roy plans on coaching forever. Eight year extension.
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He is only 68, so he will be 76 at the end of his contract, not really that uncommon anymore. Coach K is 71and his contract goes to 2021 so there is a chance he retires then at age 75 although he might stay on just annoy the rest of the country.
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The eight year extension is a thank you. Much like Snyder’s five year extension. It also can help in recruiting for at least a while to take ammo away from other coaches saying he won’t be around a player’s full four years. It really has nothing to do with whether the coach actually intends to coach that long. There may even be some sort of buyout that also the parachute to be pulled at a certain point in time.
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Good points. I will guess UNC and Coach Williams are looking for his replacement and once they find him they will start the transition. At this time I am not sure who they would pick; some of his assistants that were also his player there and at KU are not quite at the elite level UNC would expect and UNC likes coaches within the family.
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@JayHawkFanToo After UNCs last job search, they can go screw themselves.
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@HighEliteMajor Matt Doherty should be available for you guys… ( lol …j/k )
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Quade Green to Washington. As expected.
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Good spot for him to land. Washington definitely had a need for a PG
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KU made the top 5 for Anthony Edwards, along with FSU (his very likely destination), UNC, UGA, and UK.
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Self and Howard are going to to see Hurt play tonight.
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@Woodrow I’m so wanting this guy!
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Alford is about to get canned at UCLA. Could help with Stanley though I think Oregon is the bigger threat.
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BShark said:
Alford is about to get canned at UCLA. Could help with Stanley though I think Oregon is the bigger threat.
I’ve been thinking that for a bit now - -I’m thinking more likely then not Afford get’s let go - -or the uncertainly might really help with UCLA - - I think our chances are getting better - hope we pull this off - -sure need him. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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https://247sports.com/Article/NCAA-basketball-recruiting-schedule-change-127052042/
About half way down is a picture of all the coaches watching Matthew Hurt. Famous faces!
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As predicted Alford was let go.
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@dylans WOW…he should’ve never left New Mexico…
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Wow that’s crazy. Two significant injuries at key positions and he loses his job. Tough
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BeddieKU23 said:
Wow that’s crazy. Two significant injuries at key positions and he loses his job. Tough
And generally not being very good 5/6 years.
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BShark mentioned this yesterday & I had been thinking along the same line since I read about this the other day - -that possibility with Alford being fired This should do nothing but help our chances with Stanley - -still going to be a challenge - -it now seems like a two team thing - - KU/Oregon - I just got to think we are in good shape - - right there.
This FBI thing shouldn’t really effect in this one - -both have been mentioned in it- - -His dad talked about how they really liked Coach - the obstacle is the Coast and closer to home - -yet I just have to feel that we MAY just pull this off - - USC no longer in the picture - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Sources: Saint Louis freshman Carte’Are Gordon will transfer. Former Top-75 recruit. Was averaging 8.9 PPG and 4.1 RPG.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 2, 2019
What a shocker. I doubt we go after him if Ryan is right on the phog
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@BeddieKU23 What is the deal there? Those are nice numbers for a FR. Have his minutes been slashed or what? I remember when he was considered a hard KU lean.
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Not sure what the deal is but it certainly looks like his issues are in-between-his-ears
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BeddieKU23 said:
Sources: Saint Louis freshman Carte’Are Gordon will transfer. Former Top-75 recruit. Was averaging 8.9 PPG and 4.1 RPG.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 2, 2019
What a shocker. I doubt we go after him if Ryan is right on the phog
Absolutely would take him. No question about it. Stupid decision to go play for Ford at SLU in the first place.
Good rebounder. Decent scorer. Decent passer. A modern day big man who can guard all 5 positions. What’s not to like?
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He had his chance to come to KU.
Ryan is right in that KU doesn’t need ANOTHER true 5 let alone an undersized one.
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Kcmatt7 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Sources: Saint Louis freshman Carte’Are Gordon will transfer. Former Top-75 recruit. Was averaging 8.9 PPG and 4.1 RPG.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 2, 2019
What a shocker. I doubt we go after him if Ryan is right on the phog
Absolutely would take him. No question about it. Stupid decision to go play for Ford at SLU in the first place.
Good rebounder. Decent scorer. Decent passer. A modern day big man who can guard all 5 positions. What’s not to like?
He chose his path. Certainly sounds like has some issues. That recruitment certainly seemed odd, Ryan on the phog says he’s got a handler. Those never end up well
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@BeddieKU23 I have little doubt money will determine where he transfers to.
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Your probably spot on.
I see Jordan Usher from USC is transferring as well. I’d imagine he’ll go somewhere in the SEC…
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KU was in Memphis to see unsigned 6’4 guard Damion Baugh. Same aau squad as Vick. Looks good and athletic. Hes ranked #141 on 247
Certainly seems to be an option in case Dotson leaves. Why else recruit another combo point guard… ut oh
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Baugh is known as a lockdown perimeter defender and high level passer. Looks like he is scoring the ball this season too. Hometown Memphis is certainly big competition here but with Ku having so many Memphis players it cant hurt
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Recruiting has been slow but looks like the staff is recruiting Matthew Hurt, Achiuwa, Baugh and Cassius Stanley.
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Anyone watch Memphis-WSU last night?
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@Crimsonorblue22 - I watched sporadically. WSU looked bad and got worse as the game went on. Impatient on offense, shooting early in the clock and failing to rebound. Weak defense. Not like the teams of a few years ago…
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@Gorilla72 So - -how bad did they get beat?
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BeddieKU23 said:
KU was in Memphis to see unsigned 6’4 guard Damion Baugh. Same aau squad as Vick. Looks good and athletic. Hes ranked #141 on 247
Certainly seems to be an option in case Dotson leaves. Why else recruit another combo point guard… ut oh
I wouldn’t read too much into it with Dotson, but it is a possibility. The bulk of recruiting this year could just be getting guys to come back.
BeddieKU23 said:
Recruiting has been slow but looks like the staff is recruiting Matthew Hurt, Achiuwa, Baugh and Cassius Stanley.
I think we can cross Stanley off the list soon.
Funny that Baugh released a “final 10” that does not include KU back in August but I would bet that KU could get him if need be.
I’ve read the comments about KU recruiting Achiuwa hard but we all know what happened if he ends up playing a year in Lawrence.
Given all the other schools involved, I just don’t feel great about landing Hurt at all.
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Agree with all of it. Was just updating those who dont follow it as closely. Not expecting to land anyone at the moment
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BeddieKU23 said:
Agree with all of it. Was just updating those who dont follow it as closely. Not expecting to land anyone at the moment
Yeah if all of a sudden Baugh committed, that would mean the staff expects a guard to leave early.
Right now technically KU is at capacity. Vick leaving + 1 open slot and two guards signed.
The expectation was for Grimes to leave early, but he could very well play his way out of a draft slot. Maybe that balances out by DD playing his way into being drafted, only time will tell. I’m more concerned about adding an impact combo forward type like Achiuwa or Hurt. Who are both definitely 4s at KU but are very good and flexible players. I would prefer Hurt for his offense.
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Cross another name off the list. Kofi Cockburn is going to Illinois. Rumor is Khalil Whitney to come later…
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Cross another name off the list. Kofi Cockburn is going to Illinois. Rumor is Khalil Whitney to come later…
Oh man, if Illinois takes a player from Cal. HA.
