If Doke is gone the door is certainly open for him to start next to Dedric. It would be a tough competition between McCormack and De Sousa. I think both are solid fits next to Dedric. If Doke is back, Doke is starting.
If Doke does come back, Mitch might want to take a redshirt.
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
General news tangentially related to KU: after news leaked about McCormack and KU, Ian Steere decommitted from Creighton and got some crystal ball picks for NC State. Brutal for Creighton.
I saw that and thought the same thing. Steere is a quality big, not surprised he might end up in-state after all
Yeah when KU showed interest I was thinking he’d be a solid get. Good 4 year player in a class light on bigs. I can’t blame KU for not pressing for him though* and things sure worked out with LB gifting De Sousa and then KU closing fast on McCormack.
*Which brings up an interesting topic. More and more “lower level” schools are prioritizing fringe top 100-150 recruits and getting them early. The kids want to play so it makes sense for them as well. But until you get the kid actually signed it opens up the door for stuff like this. Loads of early period commitments in this class and I think we will see a lot more before it’s all said and done.
jayballer54 said:
@BShark But what does that have anything to do with KU ? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
NC State was one of the main competitors for McCormack. Took an official there and their coach visited McCormack I think more than once. Just an example of the domino effect that can sometimes happen in recruiting.
http://www2.kusports.com/news/2017/sep/24/2018-big-man-david-mccormack-says-coaching-staff-t/
Lots of good nuggets here.
For @BeddieKU23 a quote from his mother
“This means the world to me,” said McCormack’s mother, Janine, who joined the broadcast’s final 30 seconds. “I’m so proud of David and I support my son 100 percent. I think he made a wonderful decision.”
I can’t wait to watch him play this year. Kid has been working hard, lost a bunch of weight and added muscle definition which is something to keep in mind when watching older highlight videos in particular.
This will change, so only relevant until it changes, but the offers compared to the player ranking here LOL: http://247sports.com/player/filip-petrusev-46041501
KU is full up in the post or I’d say they should be very interested in him. I’d be on him being top 50 by the time it’s all said and done.
BeddieKU23 said:
Slater posting some stuff about Zion.
Talking about Zion’s mother not wanting him to be far away from home. What is it lately and KU recruits being negatively recruited by their mothers. Good lord let your son do what he wants!
Josh Jackson and Billy Preston though!
Honestly it’s very important to recruit the parents. Self is typically very good at this.
I would at least understand it with Zion. Kansas is very far from SC and it’s just one year. Would be hilarious if he picked Clemson.
General news tangentially related to KU: after news leaked about McCormack and KU, Ian Steere decommitted from Creighton and got some crystal ball picks for NC State. Brutal for Creighton.
KUSTEVE said:
@Statmachine He’s listed as a 5 star on 24/7:
http://247sports.com/Season/2018-Basketball/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool
Anyway, he is the type of player Bill should have on his team every year: big, burly, aggressive player. He’ll knock some noggins. Give me a guy like this any day of the week over a Carlton Bragg. Let the guards shoot the 3 pointers - welcome back, muscle.
He is highly rated but is also probably a four year player. During his recruitment he actually mentioned planning to get his degree and what he wanted to major in iirc. That’s…pretty rare and refreshing.
Agree completely, great fit for Self/KU.
According to National Recruiting Analyst Andrew Slater, McCormack’s hard work on his body has made him a much more explosive player on the court.
David McCormack has always had a great deal of relative low-post skill, but the transformation of his physique since arriving at Oak Hill Academy has helped him remain on the court much longer and create additional explosion," said Slater. The 6’10" Virginia native is one of the most efficient low-post players in the class, but has also looked to steadily improve his face-up shot from the high-post," he added.
According to Slater, McCormack’s already polished offensive game and his ability to block shots and hit glass will immediately stand out to Kansas fans.
Offensively, he’s relatively polished for his age. Like the earlier Jayhawk commitment Silvio De Sousa, McCormack now rebounds at an exceptional level on both ends of the court," said Slater. “With the improved athleticism, the five-star senior has developed into a more effective post defender, particularly as a weak-side shot-blocker. He still needs to trim his physique more, work on his lateral quickness, become a better overall defender, and cut down on his turnovers. Overall, landing Dave McCormack will be both an immediate rotational player with his rebounding and low-post skill as well as one who brings the ability to develop into an all-Big 12 honors type of big man as an upperclassman,” added Slater.