2023 Recruiting
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Think we are sitting in a good spot. Really like his game and it fits exactly what Self is looking for in a point guard.
It sounds like they are tight on numbers.
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KU was in to see Bronny James recently as well. Bossi quick to say basically no shot
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Won’t be for lack of want or numbers with Elmarko. Hope they get him.
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Watched some recent film on him and was a bit surprised how good he is compared to where he was ranked/now ranked. Still think he’s being undervalued, certainly appears to have the talent of a Top 20 player and has size and athleticism for the PG/CG position that projects forward as well. I think he’d contribute day 1 at KU, a bold prediction but his film popped
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Staff visited Mikey yesterday.
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Flurry of CB’s coming in for Chatman to Ohio St.
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Who’s our next commitment going to be? Any bucketeers crystal ball projections?
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@RockkChalkk Too soon. If the staff has their way, Elmarko/Mikey but either one will be a tough pull.
Maybe one of McDowell/Cooper.
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Bossi mentions that Mikey really likes KU.
Have a lot of mixed feelings with this one.
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
Bossi mentions that Mikey really likes KU.
Have a lot of mixed feelings with this one.
I too might have some mixed emotions - -but if he ended up here I wouldn’t be sad
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Yeah I’m interested to see how his sr season goes. I think he needs to prove he is more then a big name. Talented for sure but I wonder about his ceiling.
I’m higher on Elmarko Jackson if I had to choose between the 2. Dynamic play making that reminds me so much of Dotson
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
Yeah I’m interested to see how his sr season goes. I think he needs to prove he is more then a big name. Talented for sure but I wonder about his ceiling.
I’m higher on Elmarko Jackson if I had to choose between the 2. Dynamic play making that reminds me so much of Dotson
ya true, either one would be fine with me. - -Jackson is visiting right ?- - -when is that happening ?
- -I know his dad says he wants to play college ball at least for the year.
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
Bossi mentions that Mikey really likes KU.
Have a lot of mixed feelings with this one.
A lot of work to be done before he would even play college ball imo.
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This weekend. Could be a good thing with the football game
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
This weekend. Could be a good thing with the football game
Ya if we could get a pretty full stadium - - play well le him see how the place can be stokes - -would be awesome, let him see the KU atmosphere
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Never hurts when the football team isn’t doo doo as part of the experience for him. Picked a good weekend & hopefully Self can close here
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@jayballer67 said in 2023 Recruiting:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
This weekend. Could be a good thing with the football game
Ya if we could get a pretty full stadium - - play well le him see how the place can be stokes - -would be awesome, let him see the KU atmosphere
Memorial is gonna be BUMPIN on Saturday. Huge bonus for the visit.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in 2023 Recruiting:
@jayballer67 said in 2023 Recruiting:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
This weekend. Could be a good thing with the football game
Ya if we could get a pretty full stadium - - play well le him see how the place can be stokes - -would be awesome, let him see the KU atmosphere
Memorial is gonna be BUMPIN on Saturday. Huge bonus for the visit.
oh ya been long time since the Booth has been jumpin - -wish I was physically able to go - but be watchin for sur. - -I hope we rock the place
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
Bossi mentions that Mikey really likes KU.
Have a lot of mixed feelings with this one.
Kid can play and would be our biggest high profile recruit probably since Josh or Wiggins.
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Yeah he certainly would be high profile. He just told the world he wanted to be a billionaire by 25… If Self believes in his game then that’s good enough for me. I have my concerns about the kind of baggage that comes with someone such as him. We’ll see. I’m very interested to see how his Sr season goes as well.
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Jackson did a video interview and cut his list to 7 with KU in it.
Certainly seemed complimentary of some other schools, especially Texas & Villanova who he’s taken unofficial visits to. Will visit Notre Dame officially after KU at some point. Seems very focused on how guards are used/freedom/style of play.
He’s looking to decide just after the signing period in Nov and sign in the spring.
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
Yeah he certainly would be high profile. He just told the world he wanted to be a billionaire by 25… If Self believes in his game then that’s good enough for me. I have my concerns about the kind of baggage that comes with someone such as him. We’ll see. I’m very interested to see how his Sr season goes as well.
who knows maybe he REALLY does want to play some College ball , like you said If Bill thinks he wants him - - - good enough for me, and it seems like KU has high interest and he sems pretty interested in us
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@jayballer67 said in 2023 Recruiting:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
Yeah he certainly would be high profile. He just told the world he wanted to be a billionaire by 25… If Self believes in his game then that’s good enough for me. I have my concerns about the kind of baggage that comes with someone such as him. We’ll see. I’m very interested to see how his Sr season goes as well.
who knows maybe he REALLY does want to play some College ball , like you said If Bill thinks he wants him - - - good enough for me, and it seems like KU has high interest and he sems pretty interested in us
With NIL, he’ll make a lot more money going to college through NIL deals than going pro overseas or G-League, or going straight to the NBA if that’s in place for next draft.
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I’m actually surprised we are in this recruitment tbh.
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@BeddieKU23 Crootin is BACK.
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Oh boy, a surprise!
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Jamari McDowell to Kansas
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Shocker
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@BShark Land Elmarko or Mikey and I’m content.
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@TYOHawk said in 2023 Recruiting:
@BShark Land Elmarko or Mikey and I’m content.
I would greatly prefer Elmarko, but if they whiff there then they can press for Mikey in the spring.
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@BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:
Jamari McDowell to Kansas
I will have to go watch him. He’s 15 minutes away.
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@BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:
@TYOHawk said in 2023 Recruiting:
@BShark Land Elmarko or Mikey and I’m content.
I would greatly prefer Elmarko, but if they whiff there then they can press for Mikey in the spring.
We’re on the same page. Think Elmarko would be the most physically gifted lead guard we’ve had since Tyshawn if he commits.
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@Jethro I’m trying to squint and see it with him, I need encouragement lol
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@BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:
@Jethro I’m trying to squint and see it with him, I need encouragement lol
I drive by Manvel High School everyday in my commute. I truly have never heard of him, so I understand the squint…lol.
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@Jethro I’ve not been overly impressed with what I’ve seen on youtube but that doesn’t mean much.
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This seemed like an out of the no where commit.
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@Woodrow said in 2023 Recruiting:
This seemed like an out of the no where commit.
They’ve been recruiting him for awhile and it sounds like the staff made a big push after UVA locked up Gertrude.
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I like this take actually. If he plays like his comments suggest they may have found a very competitive dude with intriguing length. Obviously going to need the strength program here but if he also helps Chris Johnson that’s a plus. I get the feeling this one has a chip on his shoulder to prove himself on the big stage. Went from 2 star Recruit to top 50 this summer so he might be one of those late bloomers that was impacted by the covid years. Stack talent, develop it and see what comes out the other side. This is the kind of Recruit that just helped us win a natty. No worries about leaving early unless he transfers. Hearing the staff pushed for him behind the scenes to land him makes you really think they know what potential he may have… until otherwise I’ll trust the staff here. Obviously not every player is a homerun but I wouldn’t be quick to throw this one with some past takes that didn’t pan out
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I like taking as many guards as we are. Skill is the name of the game these days. But I’m not sure what’s happening at the 4 spot. Jalen is all but certain to leave after this year and there’s not an obvious successor. Maybe McCullar uses his Covid year? We go really small and play MJ there? There’s always the portal so that’s most likely IMO. Will be an interesting story to follow over the next 9 months.
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@BeddieKU23 Bill has shown that if anything, the biggest key for his teams being successful is simply having guys here 3-4 years. Obviously Och and CB are pro guys now, but they are likely the only two from last years rotation. I think of anyone else Dajuan has the best chance which sounds insane but we will see.
So yeah just keeping guys is huge.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in 2023 Recruiting:
I like taking as many guards as we are. Skill is the name of the game these days. But I’m not sure what’s happening at the 4 spot. Jalen is all but certain to leave after this year and there’s not an obvious successor. Maybe McCullar uses his Covid year? We go really small and play MJ there? There’s always the portal so that’s most likely IMO. Will be an interesting story to follow over the next 9 months.
Portal for sure. I don’t think we will be too likely to run into problems filling starting spots. This last offseason we had more guys that wanted to come to KU than we had spots by quite a bit.
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Wesley Yates to Washington, now there’s a head-scratcher
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AJ Johnson updated his recruitment and didn’t include anything on KU. Safe to say he’s no longer a priority target/target worth following
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:
AJ Johnson updated his recruitment and didn’t include anything on KU. Safe to say he’s no longer a priority target/target worth following
Yeah haven’t seen KU linked with him in awhile and clear we went to other targets.
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Yeah I knew we haven’t been involved much here. I just thought I’d share for those who might be wondering on him
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Real targets: Elmarko, Mikey, Cooper
Imagine we only take one. All should announce this month.
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@BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:
Real targets: Elmarko, Mikey, Cooper
Imagine we only take one. All should announce this month.
Considering the talent in this class available it’s impressive to see high level guys looking here again. Elmarko and Cooper would be a really insane haul
