Posts made by TYOHawk

They’re just trying to get an AJ Dybantsa/Flagg type of NIL deal…except he isn’t that level of prospect imo. But UK is desperate for a big time win under Pope.

My main takeaway was that we were a clear level above Louisville athletically and that makes me excited.

Get me Branch and I’m on the moon

I’d 100 percent take Branch over Stokes

@MR11 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@dylans Ok lets slow down a bit with that rhetoric. Feel free to be disappointed with how he handled the situation, but that doesn’t make him a piece of shit. Would you stay at a job even if you love it if another company was coming in and offering to more than double your salary? Cause that is what we are talking about here. Flory isn’t guaranteed to have a NBA career and also has to worry about getting injured and missing the opportunity to even get there. This could be his only chance to make a decent bit of money that could have to last him the rest of his life. Ideally yes, you want players to love KU and only want to play here, but KU also can’t be lowballing their returning players that much and expect to get that kind of loyalty even with players that grow up KU fans.

I do agree he doesn’t need to be coddled, he got paid and now he needs to shows up this season. If come next month, he isn’t showing any improvement, then he deserves all the criticism you want to give him.

This…they lowballed him and he left to view the market. Doesn’t mean he doesn’t love KU…

Can’t lie have no idea how you can despise Flory.

I’d listen to that guy ^

Bardwell, Rosario and hopefully a vet transfer should be a nice wing rotation next year.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@BShark

What a week. Stokes could be announcing soon as well. Could also be landing the 27 kid that could potentially reclass. Interesting twists going on

Warms my heart to see the staff locked in like this.

Talk of us getting two more commits this week…

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Officially a Hawk. More to come this week…

I’d trust this guy.

2:30 ct time

@BeddieKU23 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@TYOHawk 247: scouting report reads like a Bill Self wishlist and a fans nightmare

Highlights show high level of anticipation on steals, instincts on the offensive glass, good athleticism, good in transition, capable at some other things. I saw a Self guy for sure. Looked bigger then 6’4, wonder if he has good measurables. You need guys like this in the program as you fill the roster in the NIL era

Kid has a 7’1 wingspan at 6’5. That’s gonna allow him to at least be useful defensively for guarding numerous positions.

Now they’re going to be able to solely focus on their big fish…

Tyran Stokes and Davion Adkins

We are coming for you two next

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@TYOHawk 247: scouting report reads like a Bill Self wishlist and a fans nightmare

Lmao a try hard competitor and loose ball savant.

@rcjhdraft said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Not big on guys CB has vouched for but it’s whatever

Had the same reaction. But at least this one looks athletic and has tools.

Keep fighting for him Coach

Ariza is off the table for us.

Sounds like Coach is still crazy about Tyran.

Kinney, Ariza and Adkins and then take a swing at McCoy is my dream class

Taylen Kinney…

Shark is the goat so glad to see him get this type of love in a tough time.

Sorry BShark

Praying for you in this tough time

@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:

@BeddieKU23 KU is believed to be the favorite for Ariza at this time.

My favorite guy in this class

Taylen Kinney is one to watch I think now. Not saying we land him but I think Coach likes him.

Ariza and Brandon McCoy…I need em Bland

West coast players love Tony…

No area is putting out better talent than the west coast right now so I love the hire.

Tajh Ariza

We’ve got our eyes on you…

Love it

@BShark said in Staff Change:

Believe a final interview type thing is occurring this week… Wish I had the name.

Swain just said the same

@BShark said in Staff Change:

Tony Bland another name to monitor.

Someone also told me this

@rockchalkjayhawk said in KU Roster for 25-26:

One roster spot to go. Will we fill it?

Would love a wing in that spot.

Deron Rippey and Bruce Branch 3 and I’m on the moon.

Keep us posted

Get it out brother

Glad to hear it.

Prayers up Shark

@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:

Catching some Caleb Holt chatter. Adidas play perhaps.

Best guard in this class.

Come on down Paul Mbiya

It’s Rosario but I wouldn’t invest too much time into that recruitment as a fan.

@BShark said in Recruiting Notes:

I’d take that

The ultimate cosign.

@rockchalkjayhawk said in Recruiting Notes:

@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:

I need Cam McDowell and Ege Demir on this team Coach Self…

Who’s Ege Demir?

Our latest Euro adventure?

Correct backup big

I need Cam McDowell and Ege Demir on this team Coach Self…

Yeah I think that’s a better way of wording it than I did rcjhdraft. I’m underwhelmed by their planning and have some concerns about the coaching staff and their ability to adapt to this era.

With that said if they could wrap this portal season up and add Kerem Konan, Marko Radunovic and Pat Suemnick it would be a solid haul. I don’t think it’s likely though.

I like the 3 portal adds but I’ll also be real and say I’m underwhelmed by what they did this offseason. I understand funds may have been limited but I don’t think they planned well at all and that’s on the coaching staff.

@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:

I love how we are recruiting only backup bigs and not starting wings

To be fair I don’t think too many starting wings are available in June.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Recruiting Notes:

@TYOHawk said in Recruiting Notes:

Nike just driving up these bidding wars and losing lol.

Flagg’s shoe deal is with New Balance, not Nike.

I know lol. Nike was trying to get him and they recently made a play for Darryn a few months ago.

Nike just driving up these bidding wars and losing lol.