2022 Recruiting Thread
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@BShark thanks for the info.
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@BShark said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
I don’t expect he does. Recruiting 5 star types now is a complete crap shoot
He’s tied to some people that were involved with other kids that committed to college and then skipped for the G League. Huge part of why NC State backed off.
Agree I saw this as well somewhere else. It was a gamble taking his commitment but I think for recruiting purposes it was beneficial to have a 5 star type player as the headliner at least until he really decides what he’s doing. Sounds as if him working on his body (getting more lean) & working on some parts of his game (jump shot) has him looking like a potential g-league/prof option after the upcoming year. If all else fails then he goes to KU I guess for a year.
Now I saw some of his first and 3rd games that showed him playing better then I saw against Virginia Gold. Saw that he averaged 21.3 ppg during that tourney that had lots of talent there. He’s definitely a physically imposing player at this level. KU would benefit getting him for sure. He’s in that mold of Henry/Oubre/Wiggins/Selden esque wings that come here and produce as freshman. We’ll see what happens.
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Happy Ernest Udeh JR day board rats.
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@Marco said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@jayballer67 said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@BShark said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
Sorry I’m here to kill dreams. :p
So riddle me this Batman - -If it is now being widely said that he will play College ball and the only 3 colleges he has listed is Alabama Tennessee St and KU - -where is he gonna play his College ball ?
Another reason I think neve say Never IF it is College cause if he was so set on Alabama why even bother bringing KU back into the discussion ? & Visit - -so is it Tennessee St ?
He just wants himself a party weekend, more or less being wined and dined. Wouldn’t you as a high school baller take an all expenses paid trip to Lawrence on a weekend? He is not going to play one minute of college ball.
ummmm , not so fast there my friend lol - geez where have I heard that phrase before Lee Corso maybe lol. - - anyways alot of people now saying he WILL play college for a year anyways. - -If I just wanted to wined and dined I could think of a LOT of other places then in Lawrence lol
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@BShark said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
Happy Ernest Udeh JR day board rats.
Ahh yes - - -Ernest - -I remember now - lol oh ya and umm ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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I have to say I’m impressed (as long as he commits) that we landed him. Month ago I definitely thought the Portal was the only option for another big the way things were trending. Good to see this class with for now possibly 4 Top 100 kids.
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So Ernest is going to announce at 6. - -With him being in Florida , which would be Eastern time Zone - - So does that mean 5 O’Clock our time ? just curious
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Announcement is 6pm Kansas time
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Streaming on CBS Sports HQ for those inclined
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@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
Streaming on CBS Sports HQ for those inclined
so we just have to go to CBS Sports Farmer for that
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ya found where it is - - CBS Sports . com Live
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Soon
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
I have to say I’m impressed (as long as he commits) that we landed him. Month ago I definitely thought the Portal was the only option for another big the way things were trending. Good to see this class with for now possibly 4 Top 100 kids.
4 top 50 kids!
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@rockchalkwyo Don’t think Rice sticks (hurrr) but it is nice to see recruiting back.
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Rebounds and dunks.
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There you have it guys - - - NASTY - -rim to rim - -shot blocker & rebounder. - -I will take that any day - -every day ROCK CHALK
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Slater says he’s 7’. That’s cool
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@rockchalkwyo said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
I have to say I’m impressed (as long as he commits) that we landed him. Month ago I definitely thought the Portal was the only option for another big the way things were trending. Good to see this class with for now possibly 4 Top 100 kids.
4 top 50 kids!
For sure , and they actually said KU has 4 out of the top 41 recruits , just wish MJ would stick but I don’t think he ever steps foot on Campus as a player for KU
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@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
Slater says he’s 7’. That’s cool
According to ESPN, Doke is 6’10”
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He’s got to have a 7’2 or more wingspan. Evident when he gets up there for dunks that he’s got some reach to him. More natural athlete at the basket then McCormack. The lob, rebounding, rim protection and ability to dunk are things that will translate for him. With development on his footwork and refining his skills in the post he’s going to be a Bill Self favorite if he sticks around
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@BeddieKU23 If ever there was a front court to tempt Bill to go 2 bigs again it’s Zuby and Udeh. He is definitely going to try it lol.
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Udeh is seriously a great fit for what Self loves to do with bigs. Gonna have him seal, screen, get angle passes for dunks etc…
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I like both of them a lot. They both fit what Self wants. Both are athletic and can punish the rim.
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At least on offense, Clemence and Udeh works great. Defense might be a tad iffy
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You know before it’s all said and done , Zuby and Udeh just might makes a pretty nasty duo. I’m thinking they will chances are they will be here for three years. Well I think anyways I guess how quick they really develop.
Last I heard/read on Juby today was could very likely play small 5 ball , Zuby has a High Motor , Powerful , Explosive & Ultra Agressive. I like how that sounds you put that combo together hell maybe both on the floor sometimes in small amounts. Gives Bill multiple options to work with. Ya I like it - - I like it ALOT
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@jayballer67 feel better now? Lol…
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You love to see it. How does Udeh project as a defender? Is he a shot-blocking type player?
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@BShark said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@rockchalkwyo Don’t think Rice sticks (hurrr) but it is nice to see recruiting back.
I completely agree. As you said awhile back, the Death Star is back in operation.
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@jayballer67 I’m not ruling him out. Step up our NIL game now!
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@KirkIsMyHinrich said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
You love to see it. How does Udeh project as a defender? Is he a shot-blocking type player?
very good protector I’ve heard runs rim to rim aggressive rebounder and rim protector
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@BShark His job? Be our inside monster.
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Alright people, odds on Rice playing for us? I say 55-45, in our favor. What say you?
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Udeh was a massive get, with Dick, Zuby and hopefully Rice. I know, @jayballer67 doesn’t approve of my post, but oh well lol
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@Marco said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
Alright people, odds on Rice playing for us? I say 55-45, in our favor. What say you?
90-10 against atm imo
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@rockchalkwyo said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@BShark said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@rockchalkwyo Don’t think Rice sticks (hurrr) but it is nice to see recruiting back.
I completely agree. As you said awhile back, the Death Star is back in operation.
Last two classes needed to be awesome, and they are with time to go in the current one.
Had to make up for 2020 which is already all gone. Not terribly surprising given there was a JUCO and a D2 level guy involved but man, I thought Bryce was going to be good.
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@KirkIsMyHinrich said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
You love to see it. How does Udeh project as a defender? Is he a shot-blocking type player?
Yes
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@BShark said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@rockchalkwyo said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@BShark said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
@rockchalkwyo Don’t think Rice sticks (hurrr) but it is nice to see recruiting back.
I completely agree. As you said awhile back, the Death Star is back in operation.
Last two classes needed to be awesome, and they are with time to go in the current one.
Had to make up for 2020 which is already all gone. Not terribly surprising given there was a JUCO and a D2 level guy involved but man, I thought Bryce was going to be good.
I did too. But I think he’s going to be overseas bound professionally. Ditto Grimes (I know, someone wasted a pick on him), who I thought would be a star. If I remember right @Texas-Hawk-10 called it, on Grimes.
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I think Grimes would have been fine/okay at KU had he stuck it out. Like his JR year would have been pretty good. There were definitely some warning signs there, a guy on the 247 board was a bit down on him, basically predicted his FR stats pretty close to exactly and got a lot of crap for it at the time.
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Grimes just got in the Knicks game at the end of the half so that’s fun
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Id say Bill meant it when he said we needed to get bigger, stronger, more athletic. Sure like these last two classes. Man I’m ready to tip it off!!!
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It’s hard to compare players because they all bring something different to the table but what do you all think about Udeh? Did we just get another T-Rob?
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I couldn’t find a good comp for Udeh from past KU post players. Some of the things he does well now remind me of Doke (dunks, defense). The long wingspan as well. Jerry Meyer said he reminded him of Thomas Bryant (Former Indiana Hoosier, current NBA player)
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@KirkIsMyHinrich said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
You love to see it. How does Udeh project as a defender? Is he a shot-blocking type player?
He projects well as a defender. Scouting reports on him note his rebounding/shot blocking are currently his best attributes. Jr year averaged just under 10 boards and 2 blocks a game. Saw a few articles he’s not only a good weak side rim protector but he’ll let offensive players get into him without fouling then wait and time blocking shots so definitely sounds like he has some skill there. I’d love to know his official wingspan cause he appears to have a 7’2 or higher. I’ve seen it mentioned he has a 7’2. Love his upside
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@Oldmanhawk said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
Id say Bill meant it when he said we needed to get bigger, stronger, more athletic. Sure like these last two classes. Man I’m ready to tip it off!!!
you and me both - -less then two weeks now
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The first two years I wouldn’t expect anything being Self creating angles for him to get dunks and clean up put backs. Might not evolve much beyond that at all, but that still would make him a damn good college player if he is an elite defensive piece.
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Found this off Rivals site this morning on his commit thought I’d share what they said : - - this was on what they said KU was getting in Udeh.
A guy that plays even bigger then his massive frame due to his wingspan. Not just a bully under the glass , possesses plus athleticism which he uses in the post , and when it comes to impacting games on the glass. Says Ernest was a walking Double , Double this summer , some finesse around the bucket finishes with both creativity and regularity. Is a willing defende and Udeh’s size and athleticism allows him to change and block shots.
What Udeh said about KU : - - You can tell that the fan base really loves the players. It is really a blessing , because everyone knows they are a big time school and for me to be getting that kind of recognition is really an honor. - - -I think we are going t like this guy - - like him a lot
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From unranked to Top 30 in 6 months says a lot about his development. Seems like his offense is starting to take off to round out his other skills. Sounds like he’s got a jump hook but will need to develop more post moves. He’s coming to the right place to maximize that
