The Press Conference w/Joel is Set
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@wissoxfan83 I know it’s all in fun!
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Wigs announcement was on espnu, don’t see anything about this one being on tv???
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According to j Newell, embiid’s spent under 11 hours on the court this year. Wow!
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According to j Newell, embiid’s spent under 11 hours on the court this year. Wow!
@Crimsonorblue22 Thats about 1/8 of the time Oscar Pistorius has spent in court…Oh you said on the court
My bad
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@Crimsonorblue22 My post above gives the link for the live stream by a KC station.
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@Crimsonorblue22 Not a bad gig if you can get it!
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@RockChalkinTexas thanks! I hope this is the last sad news for awhile!! I know they need to take the money, I will miss them!
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NO info on ESPN.com about JoJo’s presser today, not on the front page not on the mens basketball page.
What’s up with that crap ESPN??
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NO info on ESPN.com about JoJo’s presser today, not on the front page not on the mens basketball page.
What’s up with that crap ESPN??
It’s ESPN
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BULLETIN: Embiid to quit basketball and become professional barehanded lion killer.
Source: www.barehandedlionkillers.com
Developing…
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@jaybate 1.0 www.barehandedlionkillers.com
How did you find that website? Can’t wait to visit it
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Looks like it’s on time warner
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It figures. It excludes a good portion of the state from watching news related to the flagship university.
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@JayHawkFanToo sorry!!!
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LIVE LINK right now:
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@RockChalkinTexas YEP…any second now. Still not even mentioned on ESPN. They’ll post after or during the presser. Players look loose and Lucas looked bummed.
Thanks JoJo…congrats. Turner?
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He’s gone.
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You can’t blame him, he’s a lock for a top 5 pick, probably top 3, maybe 1. Best of luck in the NBA, Joel.
As for Turner, I’d say it’s either Texas or Kansas.
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@KirkIsMyHinrich Good luck Jo Jo. You will be missed.
Are there any links anyone has to Turner actually being a KU lean or is that just wishful / hopeful thinking? Legit question, not trying to be a downer.
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Looks like ESPN2 is more interested in Derrick Gordon of UMass announcing he’s gay than JoJo’s NBA plans.
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[http://www.rantsports.com/prep-sports/2014/04/07/uncommitted-center-myles-turner-should-make-decision-after-jordan-brand-classic/](link url)> @KirkIsMyHinrich Good luck Jo Jo. You will be missed.
Are there any links anyone has to Turner actually being a KU lean or is that just wishful / hopeful thinking? Legit question, not trying to be a downer.
No direct links. I posted what one KU poster called a “incredible coincidence,” but Turner is in Oregon at the Nike Hoop Summit. He said he will announce after the Jordan Classic, Barclays Center on Friday, April 18 . It’s all speculation, but Self, JoJo, and Turner have all been incredibly coincidental. It’s obvious because Self said after the Stanford game they had some recruiting business to conduct. Turner was obviously waiting on Embiid, and now he did recently announce that he was closer to a decision. Now, here we are today, Embiid is announcing. If Turner, commits, it will be all too obvious. Self is also super loose during this presser. It’s almost as if Self knows something. To lose Embiid, a coach would be a bit bummed, but happy.
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@joeloveshawks linkhttp://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Myles-Turner-at-Trinity-38449/Predictions
I don’t know how much you check recruiting. His last official visit was UT, and a lot of those predictions haven’t been updated since then. A lot of people are saying Texas now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he chose Kansas.
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I get it but don’t get it why JoJo would leave right now. He’s gotta get the paycheck but he coudln’th andle being thrown around by Ridley and suddleny he’s going to take punishment from grown men every other night? 82 games that’s a long season and he coudln’t even make it through 30 this year. Just food for though but I wish him well and hope he does find a way to succeed at the next level.
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@joeloveshawks linkhttp://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Myles-Turner-at-Trinity-38449/Predictions
I don’t know how much you check recruiting. His last official visit was UT, and a lot of those predictions haven’t been updated since then. A lot of people are saying Texas now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he chose Kansas.
Texas gained some ground during the waiting period. But like some, I would think that if Turner wanted Texas he would’ve picked them earlier. I think he had Texas as a close second option in the event that Embiid stayed. Turner has played his recruitment well, either way, he’s done a great job with his entire recruitment.
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Anybody know anything about Devonte Graham (PG) just released from commitment to Appalachion State? ESPN says Self is going to talk to him.
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Anybody know anything about Devonte Graham (PG) just released from commitment to Appalachion State? ESPN says Self is going to talk to him.
Nice…wonder why Self is going to talk with him?
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@brooksmd This was on the “other” site this morning.
Brewster guard on KU radar: Rivals.com reports that KU coach Self will head to Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., on Friday to watch point guard Devonte Graham, a 6-2 senior who is trying to get out of his letter-of-intent with Appalachian State. No coach can speak with Graham until he is released from his letter, but coaches can watch him play. Reports indicate new Appy State coach Jim Fox will make the call on whether the school issues a release to Graham. Currently unranked, Graham will wind up in Rivals.com’s top 150, analyst Eric Bossi reports.
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Tweet on ESPN says his hs coach says Self is going to visit with him Friday. Was wondering if anyone knew his ranking if ranked.
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Appalachian coach says he will not hold him. Another tweet says Florida and NC St also interested.
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Has anyone noticed there are only a couple top 50 2015 point guards – total?
Yikes.
Devonte Graham – Trey Burke, Shabazz Napier. If he’s one of those, I’m in.
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Has anyone noticed there are only a couple top 50 2015 point guards – total?
Yikes.
Unfortunately…oh well…Mr Mason, it’s yours for the taking?
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@brooksmd he’s been released!
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If Self does get Devonte Graham and he does pan out, would Self bench Na, a senior, if Mason also steps up his game during the off season? Could we be looking at Mason, Graham, Na in that order at the point? Or would Self stick with Na starting since he is a senior?
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@truehawk93 I hope that it is Mason’s for the taking…and CF’s. I know they both looked very much like Freshman this year but why can’t they run the show? Is a kid that was supposed to go to Appalachian State who is unranked the answer?
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Oops. Forgot about CF.
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@brooksmd This was on the “other” site this morning.
Brewster guard on KU radar: Rivals.com reports that KU coach Self will head to Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., on Friday to watch point guard Devonte Graham, a 6-2 senior who is trying to get out of his letter-of-intent with Appalachian State. No coach can speak with Graham until he is released from his letter, but coaches can watch him play. Reports indicate new Appy State coach Jim Fox will make the call on whether the school issues a release to Graham. Currently unranked, Graham will wind up in Rivals.com’s top 150, analyst Eric Bossi reports.
Funny that he’s another Brewster Academy recruit. But he’s 6-2…better already, haha
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@truehawk93 I hope that it is Mason’s for the taking…and CF’s. I know they both looked very much like Freshman this year but why can’t they run the show? Is a kid that was supposed to go to Appalachian State who is unranked the answer?
Yea…I think both will be highly improved after this season. I know CF will be and he showed us that Wichita player against Stanford. Gawd I loved how he used the screen and sunk those treys. But, my biggest issue with CF is he can’t drive and dish. Mason is a true pg and has the instincts for the pg. CF has a high IQ, but he’s a bit too methodical and takes a bit more time with some things. I don’t think CF will be able to drive into D1 traffic and Mason’s size will give him fits at times too.
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@truehawk93 don’t forget defense
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@Crimsonorblue22 Yea…they’ve got to get those feet moving. I think Mason has quick feet. We all know CF has some trouble with his feet. They’ll be fine. If they can take good shots, get into the lane, and dish to Cliff, Perry, JTray and Turner, they’ll do fine. My biggest nightmare is we lost Embiid and Turner committing somewhere else…yikes
I thought JTray was our most improved player.
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If it’s down to us and Texas like many are saying despite Turner saying all are still in play, would you pick “big man U” or Texas? I’d bet on “big man U.”
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@brooksmd if he was going to Texas, why would he wait?
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@Crimsonorblue22 BINGO!!!
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@RockChalkinTexas What will you put now on your signature?
Pay heed, stay well Embiid?
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Best of luck Joel, Thanks for choosing KU and all the effort and work. You too, were a class act. Stay healthy and have a great career. RCJH
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Can you imagine Texas with Cameron Ridley and Myles Turner as twin towers against Ellis and Alexander, both listed at 6’8?
Turner can hit from outside, too. I would imagine Ellis getting torched by Turner, who he’d have to guard; and Alexander holding his own but getting fouled up a bit by the bigger Ridley.
I would say that this could swing the Big 12 title, if that mattered …
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The beat goes on.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
We’re a #1 seed in next years tourney!
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@HighEliteMajor You are assuming that Barnes would figure out how to manipulate a mismatch like that.
I don’t think he can.
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http://www2.kusports.com/videos/2014/apr/09/35892/
Embiid has learned to drive, announced at his presser today when he also announced he was going pro.
If you can avoid a wreck with a lion, you can avoid a wreck with a pedestrian. If you can avoid a wreck with an elephant, you can avoid a wreck with a car. If you can avoid a wreck with a hyena, you can avoid a wreck with a dog. If you can miss a lone tree in the desert, you can miss a fire hydrant.
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@JRyman Right, right … I don’t know what came over me there. He’d probably make Ridley the back up to Turner and bring him off the bench.
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"You are assuming that Barnes would figure out how to manipulate a mismatch like that.
I don’t think he can."
RIght… he’s too nice a fellow. I’m serious.
BTW: loved your “avoidance paragraph” on Embiid!
