RJ Hampton
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Well just finished reading RJ’s blog off USA since he made this decision to re-classify.
I think we are still in pretty good shape , although still makes me wonder about Tech.
RJ said Duke wasn’t really showing much contact since Stanley committed and Jones coming back and Ellis committing - - He said he wants to sit down and lock down dates set for visits - -do an official to Kentucky & Texas Tech. - -Said and just get back ON CAMPUS at Memphis - -and KU - - since he had already taken officals to those Schools.
Talked again about Coach Self and Jerrance was the 1st blue blood to offer and has always been there from the beginning and they keep preaching if I come there I could be their go to guy and could help get them back to the final 4.
Said he liked how Coach Beard used his guards and give them freedom.
Said he wants to get to ALL the Schools really soon and talk to the Coaches - -and talk everything out with his family - -and make his decision.
Sounds to me like he could very easily be pushing up his decision as to where he is going to commit , by wanting to get back to these schools and talk to Coaches and then get with his family. - would not be surprised to see him move that date up. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Andrew Slater thinks overseas / China could be a option for RJ as well.
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Woodrow said:
Andrew Slater thinks overseas / China could be a option for RJ as well.
Gross if true.
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BShark said:
Woodrow said:
Andrew Slater thinks overseas / China could be a option for RJ as well.
Gross if true.
it will be college for him
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BShark said:
Woodrow said:
Andrew Slater thinks overseas / China could be a option for RJ as well.
Gross if true.
In the words of the great philosopher Randy Moss, “Straight cash, homie.”
Still think he goes to college though. The kids that went to China didn’t have a good time.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
BShark said:
Woodrow said:
Andrew Slater thinks overseas / China could be a option for RJ as well.
Gross if true.
In the words of the great philosopher Randy Moss, “Straight cash, homie.”
Still think he goes to college though. The kids that went to China didn’t have a good time.
Yeah China seems like a terrible option. Australia seems much better tbh.
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BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
BShark said:
Woodrow said:
Andrew Slater thinks overseas / China could be a option for RJ as well.
Gross if true.
In the words of the great philosopher Randy Moss, “Straight cash, homie.”
Still think he goes to college though. The kids that went to China didn’t have a good time.
Yeah China seems like a terrible option. Australia seems much better tbh.
Very odd place to work from what I’ve heard. I’ve never been myself but a former boss was on a trade mission over there and did not have particularly good things to say.
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Woodrow said:
Andrew Slater thinks overseas / China could be a option for RJ as well.
No way will that happen. - I pretty dam sure his Daddy would not let that happen. - Way to many really good scenario for him here in the good ol USA
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Family type atmosphere seems pretty important to them!
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@jayballer73 He’s going to sign with KU. He and his father have both all but said so. We broke out the Asses From Young Lasses campaign.
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BShark said:
Yeah China seems like a terrible option. Australia seems much better tbh.
I hear Perth is Paradise.
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BShark said:
https://twitter.com/EvanDaniels/status/1123380870163894273
Beat me to it! Not wasting any time.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
BShark said:
https://twitter.com/EvanDaniels/status/1123380870163894273
Beat me to it! Not wasting any time.
The timing here seems uh uh uh pretty uh good.
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I think things are shaping up pretty good for us to not only land RJ but be a much improved team for next season. I’m fairly confident Dot isn’t going to be a first rounder and will return for next season. If we can get Silvio cleared and stay away from sanctions, we could have a legit shot at a FF.
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@approxinfinity I have been to Perth, great women but it is no paradise.
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Uh, Texas Tech …
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Although made me look a 2nd time - -still not overly concerned about Tech - -Still more worried about Memphis with the class Penny is assembling. - Just think Tech coming in WAY to late.
With the things that RJ and his dad has had to say about Ku and the staff. - his dad talking about Howard and him being like family - -how Jerrance is always there - -how he feels he can talk to him at any time -whether its 3:00 in the day - -or 3 at night. - -just like family.
How they talk about his Dad saying he feels comfortable and would not have any problem dropping RJ off at KU and feeling comfortable with it. - How RJ stating that KU has been there from day 1. - -talking about how he could be the guy we run the offense through. - -RJ come here and run the back court with Devon? - -like they were talking about that could very easily be THE BEST back court in the Nation.
You talk about timing? - -Perfect timing for Coach Self to have an in-home visit with RJ last night. - ya know? - -the team that has been there from the beginning. - -Yet even after saying this - -by a chance he doesn’t land here - -then my other choice is very interested in us - - Kyree Walker just like a article I read yesterday he is talented enough by far they describe him as a positionless type player - -that much of an athlete - -absolute Freak. - -we gonna be ok - -WITH RJ - -or Kyree - dude is a beast. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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HighEliteMajor said:
Uh, Texas Tech …
Just good business to add a 3rd bidder for your services. Especially one in Texas that can hide “benefits” a little easier than elsewhere.
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Texas is especially good at this. Not much anyone can do to stop it either. The trials stopped nothing.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the visibility of this all created more wanting their pockets filled
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If that in-home visit was good news hallelujah. The timing of it all would certainly point in that direction.
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@BeddieKU23 Trials have proved to be an absolute joke.
How many programs have been at least slightly implicated now? KU, Duke, Texas, Oklahoma State, Creighton, Oregon, Miami, UNC, UK, TCU, USC, South Carolina, Arizona, Depaul, Louisville, Syracuse, Michigan State, Alabama, A&M, Utah, Michigan, Cleveland State, LSU, Western Kentucky, Mississippi State, Xavier, Washington, Florida State, SMU, Arkansas, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Wake Forest, Tulsa, ECU, Clemson, UConn, Arizona State, Penn St., Notre Dame, and Pitt.
Did I miss anyone? I’m counting 41 programs so far. Just in the trials… Yea not widespread at all.
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What are you looking for in a school?
“Just somewhere I can say is home. Somewhere that feels like a family. I want the coach to let us play through mistakes, play early and often. If a coach lets me do that, I think I’ll be fine.”
On Kansas
“Kansas, they’ve been on me hard since my freshman year. Coach Self is a great guy. Him and coach Jerrance Howard have really talked to me the hardest about reclassifying in the 2019 class. They’re really just telling me they’re gonna have a good group of guys around me to play point guard, and off the ball.”
R.J. Hampton recruiting prediction
Kansas. The Jayhawks don’t have a superstar recruit already committed for next season, but Hampton would change that. He’d start in the backcourt likely alongside sophomore Devon Dotson to give the Jayhawks a two point guard look reminiscent of the one they once ran with Frank Mason and Devonte’ Graham. Expect the Jayhawks to be a top-10 team in the preseason polls with Hampton.
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Super hot RJ info on the Phog from a guy down in Texas.
Highlights: Duke essentially chose Stanley over RJ. The coach this guy knows felt Duke was his first choice and dream school. Another poster backed this up. Thanks for derping, Duke. Self was behind the reclass talk from the start, he started the talk over a year ago. So, Self being there on the day he announced it, is huge for KU. Last big thing is he believes KU will be the choice because playing on the biggest possible stage in America and being a title threat is what matters the most to RJ AND his dad.
Buckle up this is going to get wild.
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BShark said:
What are you looking for in a school?
“Just somewhere I can say is home. Somewhere that feels like a family. I want the coach to let us play through mistakes, play early and often. If a coach lets me do that, I think I’ll be fine.”
On Kansas
“Kansas, they’ve been on me hard since my freshman year. Coach Self is a great guy. Him and coach Jerrance Howard have really talked to me the hardest about reclassifying in the 2019 class. They’re really just telling me they’re gonna have a good group of guys around me to play point guard, and off the ball.”
R.J. Hampton recruiting prediction
Kansas. The Jayhawks don’t have a superstar recruit already committed for next season, but Hampton would change that. He’d start in the backcourt likely alongside sophomore Devon Dotson to give the Jayhawks a two point guard look reminiscent of the one they once ran with Frank Mason and Devonte’ Graham. Expect the Jayhawks to be a top-10 team in the preseason polls with Hampton.
who was this from? – RJ’s Dad pretty much summed up the family part when he said Jerrence was like family - - felt like he could call him anytime - I think we are in good shape. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer73 https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2019/5/1/18524317/rj-hampton-recruiting-nba-draft-memphis-kansas-texas-tech-scouting-report-prediction-highlights That’s the source article.
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BShark said:
Super hot RJ info on the Phog from a guy down in Texas.
Highlights: Duke essentially chose Stanley over RJ. The coach this guy knows felt Duke was his first choice and dream school. Another poster backed this up. Thanks for derping, Duke. Self was behind the reclass talk from the start, he started the talk over a year ago. So, Self being there on the day he announced it, is huge for KU. Last big thing is he believes KU will be the choice because playing on the biggest possible stage in America and being a title threat is what matters the most to RJ AND his dad.
Buckle up this is going to get wild.
Again like you have said and makes sense and plus was on RJ hard about re-classifying how HUGE was it for us/Bill to have an in home visit the day he announces that he IS re-classifying? - -HUGE my man REALY HUGE and to be the only one - - JUMPIN - -GEE—HOSSIE - - TOADS - - -really weird though Duke backing off and taking Stanley over RJ? - hmmm - their loss our gain? - sure the hell hope so. – ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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BShark said:
Super hot RJ info on the Phog from a guy down in Texas.
Highlights: Duke essentially chose Stanley over RJ. The coach this guy knows felt Duke was his first choice and dream school. Another poster backed this up. Thanks for derping, Duke. Self was behind the reclass talk from the start, he started the talk over a year ago. So, Self being there on the day he announced it, is huge for KU. Last big thing is he believes KU will be the choice because playing on the biggest possible stage in America and being a title threat is what matters the most to RJ AND his dad.
Buckle up this is going to get wild.
If we lose this one, it’ll be a f***ing heartbreaker.
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@Kcmatt7 Agree.
And some people don’t like that comment about a coach that lets his players play. BUT GUESS WHAT DIDN’T HURT LIKE I MENTIONED EARLIER? Oh right Grimes playing over 30mpg despite SUCKING OUT LOUD and being the worst rotation player on the roster. It didn’t really change the trajectory of last years team much and WILL pay dividends in recruiting down the road.
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BShark said:
@Kcmatt7 Agree.
And some people don’t like that comment about a coach that lets his players play. BUT GUESS WHAT DIDN’T HURT LIKE I MENTIONED EARLIER? Oh right Grimes playing over 30mpg despite SUCKING OUT LOUD and being the worst rotation player on the roster. It didn’t really change the trajectory of last years team much and WILL pay dividends in recruiting down the road.
Bill had to do it at some point… No better time than when your best player is injured and your bench is thinner than single ply toilet paper.
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@Kcmatt7 And contains Charlie Moore.
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Feeling even better about landing RJ now.
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BShark said:
Feeling even better about landing RJ now.
Why is that bud? - -more news?
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Just tons of good vibes and stories. Seems like KU is firmly in the lead here.
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Is he a projected 2 year guy? Or 3 year? Please don’t tell me he’s a OAD.
And what do you call guys like grimes? DOAD? (Delusional one and done)
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Bosthawk said:
Is he a projected 2 year guy? Or 3 year? Please don’t tell me he’s a OAD.
And what do you call guys like grimes? DOAD? (Delusional one and done)
OAD all the way. Being projected as a lottery pick
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I’m for the most part against OADs but right now I don’t care we need some spark
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Well if he’s a lottery pick level guy, then odds are payola will be a factor. let’s hope adidas has gotten better bagmen than gassnola and gatto!!
Is he better than Wiggins, Xavier, or josh? So one year of this freshman kid will make us that much better? He may be an important piece, I can only hope. and Self will be obliged to give him lotsa minutes despite his inexperience. Best case scenario is he shoots the lights out in tourney play ala Newman.
When are we going to get off the crackpipe of OAD mania?
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@Bosthawk He’s been widely viewed as one of the top guard prospects in HS for years. Moreso in the Wiggs/Josh vein than Grimes.
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We gonna land some Hampton and Holyfield, and Enaruna as well, just watch and see. If we play our cards right Tucker, too. Top 5 class with Braun (who I am high on) and McBride (who I am not low on). Coach recruiting (he be pissed!) hard for 2020 and 21, we will be just fine. Don’t forget, he’ll only have to add pieces, we’ll actually have a bench.
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@Marco I’m flip flopped with you on Braun and McBride, but I feel ya overall for sure.
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@Bosthawk “DOAD” and “When are we going to get off the crackpipe of OAD mania?” — the man is on a roll.
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Bosthawk said:
When are we going to get off the crackpipe of OAD mania?
The rule will be gone soon enough. But to answer your question maybe about the time KU has a new coach.
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Bosthawk said:
Well if he’s a lottery pick level guy, then odds are payola will be a factor. let’s hope adidas has gotten better bagmen than gassnola and gatto!!
Is he better than Wiggins, Xavier, or josh? So one year of this freshman kid will make us that much better? He may be an important piece, I can only hope. and Self will be obliged to give him lotsa minutes despite his inexperience. Best case scenario is he shoots the lights out in tourney play ala Newman.
When are we going to get off the crackpipe of OAD mania?
I would say he is better then Xavier - -and one year of him will YES make us much better here was a little that was said about him from past weekends EBYL circuit:
RJ was playing against 3 top 10 recruits from 2020 - which is the class RJ was in until re-classifying , and 2 top players from 2021. - He had 115 points over the weekend for an average of 28.8 ppg. Absolutely has the ability to be able to change speed an direction due to his athleticism and handles.
One of the big things in his recruitment with Coach that KU was telling him he comes here - - we will run the offense through him and he is the type for sure that can get us back to the final four. - Bill was the one who was the 1st and really pushed for him to re-classify - -we were the 1st blue blood to offer RJ - been in on him from the get go. - He would step right in to the starting line up - rather it be at the # 1 - -OR the 2 - absolute need/want - kid is a stud. - People said he is probably the best guard regardless of any class. - THIS we need - -we NEED/want. - -and bad - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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Bosthawk said:
Is he a projected 2 year guy? Or 3 year? Please don’t tell me he’s a OAD.
And what do you call guys like grimes? DOAD? (Delusional one and done)
I think we need a new acronym for Grimes: DAD (Dud and done)
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Last 3 CB picks for Hampton have been to Memphis. Penny has a real legit shot to close with Hampton, Precious , and Boogie.
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Woodrow said:
Last 3 CB picks for Hampton have been to Memphis. Penny has a real legit shot to close with Hampton, Precious , and Boogie.
And somehow still end up in the NIT. Would suck though, for sure.
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As long as we land Tucker I suppose it’ll all be fine. But man the staff put the time in, we’re the ones who talked him into reclassing, and then a whiff? Just seems so shitty.
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Something just smells about this whole recruiting year. - -Hardaway ain’t that good of coach - -that school is BY FAR from a blueblood. - -DEEP POCKETS - -ya that’s more like it. - They also getting another pick for Precious - - ummm NOPE. - of course it was the same guy that predicted Hampton to Memphis that picked Precious, - -something just not right
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@Woodrow How recent were the CB picks?
