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ya crazy but they puttin it out so - -I'm just relaying lol -so here we go:

Cameron Holmes - 6'5 Sg out of Good Year Arizona

Maximo Adams - - 6'6 Sf Yes incoming fresh - -Adams little brother. -KU - -K/State- - Miss St - -Oregon - -& Texas his top five right now mentioned

Alijah Arenas - - Gilbert Arenas - son

Saw were recruiting Tajh Ariza # 13 in the class 6'6 wing - -his dad played NBA for 18 yrs I really don't remember him but he said even though he went to another school,, he was staying out of son's recruitment saying it was going to be his decision, no pressure to go to dad's School. Anybody know anymore on him ?

Davion Adkins rescheduled his visit. Was suppose to be here this weekend but, now Scheduled for Jan 25th when we play Houston.

247 lists him currently # 29 in the class . They list him as a 6'8 Center out of Dallas Texas

So with the roster expanding to 15 next year are we looking at big numbers from portal again ? - -how many spots will we have ?- - will w use all 15 spots with Scholi's ?

@SlimShaddy54

Losing 6 Sr's for sure unless the rule change for eligibility throws a wrench there. Storr, Clemence are wildcards from guys who have played. I think Elmarko and Passmore would return. Flory and Griffen as your building blocks of guys that are playing big minutes. You have 6 possible returnees in total. I don't think we will see 6.

We have Peterson, Calderon and Tiller currently from the HS ranks. There's 9 possibles, figure the variance there is 2-3 guys.
So, if you're talking 15 spots you could see anywhere from 6-9 spots needed from the portal or perhaps some HS kids in the spring. Going to be mostly a brand new team next year.

@BeddieKU23 I'd bet money on Storr and Zach being gone.

@BeddieKU23 Thanks for the input, greatly appreciated. I think it's this coming year that it expands to 15 for the roster & like you said , going to be almost a brand new team. The only difference I see well not rally difference but anyways I agree with Storr gone-- -because he was looking for the NBA draft experimenting/researching it before this Season and with the way things have played out- BUT the other is like I said before is I don't see Rylan coming back. I don't think he really is happy, I think if you were to ask he would tell you he made a wrong decision by coming here.

I think to a lesser degree him and AJ just hasn't fir -- hasn't fulfilled expectations and it's in his head now. Now this last game he played great, but like we saw with AJ and his really good showing, now AJ came right back down and was his for the year AJ. -- Rylan been pretty sporadic just really hasn't turned out like we thought. Put that with the way the Portal has become a ?crutch for these players, they just think screw this and enter the Portal - -AGAIN

I agree it's going to be a completely different team. In a way this portal has became a nuisance because like I heard it has really changed recruiting, ?Coach's are almost have to recruit like JC- - they are basically recruiting for two years instead of four.- -Your going to see more and more High School kids get screwed because these College Coach's are going to go after kids with experience and kids that are good players , solid players but not great players- -these are the types of players that may need a couple of years to progress/develop.

Well with this portal now- -a lot of those types aren't being recruited as much. Coach's don't feel they have the time to develop kids , maybe those three/four year players/. Now with the portal I think it ha hurt team chemistry, these kids just get here and then they are gone.

The group doesn't REALLY get the time to really bond- -no continuity makes it hard to make that cohesiveness.- -I don't know I'm just babbling trying to make a point on this portal.- -It is good in some ways but bad in many others. Again thanks for the input. Bottom line like you said it's going to be a whole different roster next year- -and one more thing with them expanding the roster to 15- -you going to see less and less walk on's

@BeddieKU23 didn't bawlin hint Rylan was leaving?

@Crimsonorblue22 Not BeddieKU23 but ya he did , multiple times

@SlimShaddy54

Ideally Flory, Griffen, Jackson, Passmore return. Then you have the trio of Peterson, Tiller & Calderon from the HS ranks. 6 of the 7 are guys that can help you next year right away. Peterson is the star you build around with Flory. There will be a lot less older guys in the portal this coming cycle due to the covid years expiring and whatever else gave guys 6-7-8th years. So i'm not sure what kind of market will be out there for players but imagine it's going to be a bit different this year. We have a lot of needs for sure.

Probably need 2 guards, a 4 man and another big at minimum that can plug into the rotation. After that who knows.

@Crimsonorblue22

Leaving already? who said that?

@BShark

Any pulse on Rylan?

@BeddieKU23 Changes with the weather, not worth following until after the season.

@BeddieKU23 they guy w/the Bama connections, the know it all.

Not leaving now but will be

I saw tonight that KU made Alijah Arenas final five. - - -wouldn't get to excited , but who knows

the others are Ariz , USC Ku - -I'm looking at Ariz probably to come out of it- -I think Kentucky is another school too but na.

Just read how KU has made great strides with a top notch recruit in the class of 2026 and have things in their favor and is trending really strong.

Caleb Holt a 6'5 SG- - the # one SG in the Nation in 2026 - -& the # three overall ranked player in the Nation has Ku trending really strong for in 2026. --The big advantage for us once again is he is a long time standing Adias kid which helps a lot and as we know helped us plenty with DP , for sure a name /kid to keep an eye one, think we stand a good chance

Once again going to have to fight with Kentucky though then Ol Miss and a couple of others but think things look good. - --ROCK CHALK

Rippey and Alozie are becoming a couple of my favorites this class

Rippey's the type of dog we need at the PG position. I mean he plays on the Adidas circuit and his dad played for dooley this shouldn't be that hard.

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Got to say , were in on some pretty dam good recruits for 2026 players either that's going to visit, has visited , or visiting again. They said they are really targeting Ethan Taylor visited on 2nd of June. In on pretty heavy Devion Adkins visiting KU on Sept 16th,

Others scheduled to visit-- -- -Latrell Almond 0n ( 8-38 ) IKenna Aloziie (10- 17th ) -- Billy White III , Deron Rippey ( 11-2 ) to name a few

saw this pas along. two 2026 recruits to keep an eye on , first one is Trent Perry has KU in hid final four Schools KU- - -- N Carolina St- - - Maryland- ---& TCU- - -like our chances

Our other one is Darion Adkins, love our chances here too think it's going to down to Ku & Houston.- -Originally had six visits scheduled with his sux final Schools. Now has come out and said he had cancelled three visits and focusing on just the other three.

Originally his six schools were Auburn-- -- Rutgers -- - Houston--- Indiana- --& UCLA & KU- -now has Dropped Auburn-- -Indiana-- & UCLA , leaving just Houston-- -Rutgers-- & KU for final three fingers crossed

Read where Ethan Taylor made a surprise visit to KU Friday, they weren't expecting him. Could be great ne for their recruiting him it said. Has unoffical before- --now came Friday and then has his official last of ?Sept can always hop I reckon another seven footer/

Happen to read on Kentucky Boards Joe Tipton from on 3 said that KU was once again making a big push on Stokes

Nice little recap of where top 2026 targets stand as of late. Several others not mentioned that are top targets (Adkins, Ariza, Collins, Holt, Stokes, Adams). Seems like KU is definitely in it with the right kids from what is not a strong class. Recruiting definitely on the upswing.

Sounds very promising for Taylen Kinney (#13 overall). Top ranked PG on the board. One to monitor closely as he finishes his visit schedule this month.

Ethan Taylor- KU still a perceived Top 2 with Indiana right now, he does have several more officials including KU upcoming.

Sounds like KU is getting involved with Brandon McCoy the #6 overall prospect. A visit to KU could be in the works.

Trent Perry (#120 overall) visits this weekend, has only 2 other planned visits (TCU, Vandy, Maryland also finalist). KU offered in late August.

Alex Constanza, #22 ranked player also visits this weekend. Haven't heard of him being a prospect until now.

Don't want Constanza at all. He'd have to be the second wing and I'd still prefer Perry for that.

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

@TYOHawk I wany Kinney & Ariza for sure. I think the connection from Bland and Ariz is huge, with him Coaching him for two years can't hurt for sure---him saying he is coming for a visit very shortly after Bland was hired ought to say something

Not sure how many Scholi's we are going to be available & the so called experts are saying 2026 is a weak class I still feel we are right on the cusp of a very good/solid class.

Didn't Kinney just visit here last month ? Coincidence that right after his visit here he cancels two scheduled visits and now Louisville which had been looked at as the perceived leader is recruiting a lot harder kind of backing off Kinney-- - kind of makes you wonder, now Kinney announced his commit date ? hmmm I like our chances.

Azira's connection with Coach Bland sure can't hurt I Feel good with him too- --Then if we could land Ethan, has made multiple visits 7'1 shot blocker getting better offensively- -that be a very nice trio

Question- --has anyone heard how Trent Perry visit go last weekend ?-- -Big weekend this weekend Maximo on campus.

How is people feeling about Kinney ? some fretting that because he is still visiting Arkansas and Coach Cal with NIL they might fly in and take him

@SlimShaddy54

Perry visit went well and they are in a good position with him but Swain did mention it could take a bit for that situation to sort itself out.

Kinney intel is still good for him signing with the good guys on Sunday

Big weekend. Top big target Adkins in town and KU is the heavy favorite for him.

Kinney announces Sunday.

Latest intel says KU still fighting for Stokes.

I'd imagine if the staff was able to get all 3 that they would be set in the HS ranks especially in this down year.

It's getting to the point where I want us to sign our guys like 3 days before school starts because guys decommit so often. I'm kind of amazed that Patterson (I hope I got that name right) is still here because I was sure he'd get lured away by some odd SEC school or something. Glad he's here. Can't wait to see him play and then hopefully give us a championship in his only year here. If he doesn't then I really don't give a rip that he gave us one year here. I want guys who will go through the good and bad and watch them gel like our 2022 team did. I'll barely acknowledge he was a Jayhawk like Dick and Furphy.

The great Danny Manning, decided that the pros could wait. Look how that turned out. Chalmers decided the pros could wait. Look how that turned out. Braun and Agbaji same thing. Those are the kind of guys I can say I'm proud were Jayhawks. I know others differ on that opinion and that's fine.

…still irked at Paul Pierce for leaving early. 😝

@dylans Yeah that started a bit of drought at KU hoops with quite a few early exits.

Trent Perry announcing Wednesday. Sounds very promising with him

@BeddieKU23 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Trent Perry announcing Wednesday. Sounds very promising with him

Sounds like a "gritty" player. Not a guy you'd figure to contribute year one but who knows.

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

@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.

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

I have read enough internet posts to know that the fans understand what it takes to make a good basketball team more than coach Self does.

Well seen where we got kinney

Taylen Kinney is officially a Jayhawk

Strong ass week coming for Bill Self and Kansas basketball.

@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.

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What kind of game does TK have? Is there any risk that he will care more about his social media and his brand than the team's success while here?

@Jhawk69 I can't speak on the second part but he's a really strong guard with good speed and feel for the game. The ability to change speed reminds me of Dotson.

From what I have seen he is a rim finisher with either hand and mid range scorer with a reliable pull up three ball. He is a play maker at 6'1" 185 with a 6'7" wingspan.

Tyran Stokes and Davion Adkins

We are coming for you two next

Says he measured 6'3"... and that's before he gets the "KU inches!" lol

Guess he is already recruiting Stokes and others to join him.

He acknowledged Vaughn in his decision!

@drgnslayr said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Says he measured 6'3"... and that's before he gets the "KU inches!" lol

Guess he is already recruiting Stokes and others to join him.

He acknowledged Vaughn in his decision!

The Vaughn effect is pretty real.

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Adkins announcing Sunday. Rock Chalk.

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

And trent perry announced Wednesday

@BShark very awesome!

@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

@BShark The dude seems centered and I love his boost to Jacque Vaughn.

@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.

@TYOHawk

Thanks, he looked bigger in videos so that makes sense. That's a really good wingspan for a wing. No complaints on this one, especially if there's something to develop over a few yrs

Word on the street is that Trent Perry and Davion Adkins have both committed. Is this confirmed?

@Jhawk69 Announcements tomorrow and Sunday.

I think perrys announcement is at like 12:30 right announcing on CBS sports right ?

2:30 ct time

@TYOHawk Thank ya bud

For anyone wanting to watch

Officially a Hawk. More to come this week...

Now all we got to do is go for the clean Sweep come Sunday with Adkins, be a massive week

Recruiting Adkins is interesting. Flory, Tiller, and Mbiya are all bigs who could return next season and relegate Adkins to the bench.

@Jhawk69 Flory won't bee coming back next year , he barely came back this year.

Do you think he is going to the NBA or transferring?

I'd imagine everyone involved would like flory to play at a high enough level that he can go to the NBA after next year

Of course. The issue is that Flory is an undersized center who cannot shoot, which I think limits his NBA stock.

Yeah see him as a likely return to college. He is athletic but has a weak offensive game outside of cleanup duty so probably needs to be an elite defender if he is going to have a role/high draft pick in the NBA. IDK I see him quite being at that level yet in a year but could happen or he could just want to bet on himself and get his NBA contract clock started.

As for the transfer portal, reports were that he entered because KU lowballed him not because he was unhappy here. As long as that doesn't happen again and the year goes well, I don't see any reason to expect him to transfer next year.

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Officially a Hawk. More to come this week...

I’d trust this guy.

@TYOHawk me too

@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

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@Jhawk69 I'd be very very surprised if Mbiya is still around. Tiller perhaps more up in the air. Flory I can actually see staying, depends on his draft stock...

Talk of us getting two more commits this week…

@TYOHawk said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Talk of us getting two more commits this week…

Billy Eugene Self

Bardwell is a great play. If we get Stokes he can stay in 27, if we don’t come on down this summer kid.

@BeddieKU23 Makes me tingle thinking of possibilities. would be awesome if some how Stokes did land up here anyway' slim probably but never say never with Bill. then too could be the 27 kid DOES reclassify , never know. Things are cookin and Bill not Playin

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@Jhawk69 I'd be very very surprised if Mbiya is still around. Tiller perhaps more up in the air. Flory I can actually see staying, depends on his draft stock...

Flory is high enough on several mocks that if he backs it up with his defense and rebounding this year, he'll be gone to the NBA. Mbyia's status to me completely depends on Flory going pro.

Tiller I think has a better chance at returning because he is a 4 that will likely be playing the 5 this year because he doesn't have the 3 point shooting yet to project well to the NBA yet as a 4. I think Tiller is the centerpiece to build around in 2026-27 for KU and be KU's best player that season.

@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.

@Texas-Hawk-10 I believe Mbiya will be gone because of transferring out.

@BShark

Speculation or legs to being here only 1 year? Doesn't make much sense right now but not much does today

@BeddieKU23 Intel based position. Things can change etc

@BShark

Crazy times. Guess whatever we get from him this year is a bonus

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@Texas-Hawk-10 I believe Mbiya will be gone because of transferring out.

I understand that. My point was that I think Mbiya does the opposite of Flory. If Flory plays to his potential and goes to the NBA after this season, then I believe there's a much higher likelihood of Mbiya staying because he'd be the presumed starter at the 5 in 2026-27. If Flory comes back for his junior year, then I agree that Mbiya is likely going to transfer somewhere he would be a starter.

Well read from TOS that the 2027 prospect , they are saying Javon Bardwell ? --will be announcing where he is going tomorrow. So if that's true must mean he is re-classifying ?= =final four Schools Louisville , Texas KU & USC I believe.

Interesting enough I see Tony Bland is the recruiter for Javon. I think it comes down to either Texas or KU

@BeddieKU23 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@BShark

Crazy times. Guess whatever we get from him this year is a bonus

Back up big battle is something to watch.

Do we feel like we land Javon tomorrow ? Really hadn't heard much about him in recruitment not sure what time his commit is but tomorrow some time

@SlimShaddy54

Swain on 247 says if he does announce that KU was in a strong position. That's usually code for yes.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@SlimShaddy54

Swain on 247 says if he does announce that KU was in a strong position. That's usually code for yes.

He's a Hawk, the heater continues

Nike got it over the line with Stokes yesterday, announced formally this morning.

@BShark

That sucks but was kind of the theme since his visit here a while back. Guess they can big spend on a top transfer to be the guy in 26-27

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Nike got it over the line with Stokes yesterday, announced formally this morning.

I think this one is okay, personally. Guy is a freak, but I hate having a guy you almost feel you need to feed the ball to just because of hype and future recruiting impact. Stokes, imo, lacks ballhandling and is going to be a guy who turns the ball over a lot at this level. Probably put up 2-3 insane highlights a game, but not sure it is a Bill Self fit anyways. Maybe that's cope, but I'm not beat up about it. Don't think he will be DP-level good in college. NBA may be a different story.

Kinney looks like a good player, but multi-year to me. Not exactly sure what to expect from him next year.

Sounds like the pursuits of Christian Collins, Brandon McCoy are going nowhere. Ariza is deciding soon between Oregon/USC soon. Just rounding up some names KU was linked with in recent months.

If Adkins commits Sunday as planned KU will have the #2 ranked class in 26 for now. Bardwell's decision today could sway this later on next year if he moves to 26 class. As it looks KU is probably done until spring you would think for next year.

@Kcmatt7

I'm also okay with it. Stokes is nowhere near DP's level. The stars aligned to build your current year around a generational freshman but rarely if ever that magic strikes in consecutive years and let's be honest you shouldn't go to the well every year expecting a freshman to lead. The 26 class just isn't good and I think it's wise to spend cautiously on it. They pursued to the end which was the right thing. I think this does allow the staff to be aggressive in the portal next spring in ways they weren't allowed to be this offseason. Will be crazy regardless

@Kcmatt7 I don't think it's cope. When we all thought there was a real chance this summer a friend of mine said Stokes really isn't a Bill Self kind of player.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Sounds like the pursuits of Christian Collins, Brandon McCoy are going nowhere. Ariza is deciding soon between Oregon/USC soon. Just rounding up some names KU was linked with in recent months.

If Adkins commits Sunday as planned KU will have the #2 ranked class in 26 for now. Bardwell's decision today could sway this later on next year if he moves to 26 class. As it looks KU is probably done until spring you would think for next year.

So one person told me a spring decision on the reclass but another that I trust told me days ago that Bardwell would announce his commitment to KU and reclass all at once on Friday.

Would love to get Collins with being out on Stokes but bird in the hand with Bardwell.

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

Well to bas e missed on Tryan , but we have a pretty good class sitting up/ We landed Kinne , Trent -- -Then all signs for Adkins & if Bardwell re-classifies -- Bardwell is another top 20 player,

I imagine we will be finished with High School and probably concentrate for a couple of Portal I'll take it

8:30 pm CST for Bardwell

Leaning towards no reclass announcement today

Welcome Javon!!

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Seems like we were connected to a ton of 5 star wings after bland came on and they decided on Bardwell. Excited to see him play

If he doesn't end up re-classifying going to bee really har to keep him here

e that long. That's a long time for a verbal, good chance he bails.

Bardwell would be like 20 as a freshman if he doesn't reclassify so I'm gonna assume they're gonna make it happen

@rcjhdraft said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Bardwell would be like 20 as a freshman if he doesn't reclassify so I'm gonna assume they're gonna make it happen it likely

SOUNDA likeit' maybe not quite over with Stokes Nike or not Afterall according to Joe Tipton. Says he thinks i is going to come down to between Ku & Kentucky

Today the day

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How good at offense is Davion Adkins?

Not done yet...

I’d listen to that guy ^

Is it me or haven't we seen davion Adkins type before

6'9 200 pounds;7'2 wing span

"Undersized big" who doesn't offer much on offense but hes " a rim protector"

He reminds me of

Cliff Alexander
Chieck diallo
And Silvio desousa

@ReggieKansas he's a somewhat more skilled but less athletic Flory type. Houston rotates bigs like this.

@BShark I agree with your assessment

Other previous under sized bigs for KU - Perry Ellis, Darnell Jackson, Darrell Arthur, Travis Releford, Darren Hancock.

Travis Releford was a guard. If Adkins is anything like Perry Ellis or Darnell Jackson, I am happy.

@Jhawk69 So was Svi, but they both played the 4 - there’s another undersized “big”

I don’t think Bill always cares about convention.

Can Adkins shoot, drive, handle the ball, and defend the perimeter like Releford or Svi? Because if not I don't think those are relevant comparisons.

@Jhawk69 said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Can Adkins shoot, drive, handle the ball, and defend the perimeter like Releford or Svi? Because if not I don't think those are relevant comparisons.

No. And I would add Jalen Wilson and Josh Jackson to the guards playing the 4 group not that it matters.

Adkins sees himself as a 5 man, fwiw: 🐦 View Tweet

One last thing and this will sound corny but it does seem like he really just wanted to be here. The NIL number I heard was quite low for a player of his ranking.

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

One last thing and this will sound corny but it does seem like he really just wanted to be here. The NIL number I heard was quite low for a player of his ranking.

That is genuinely refreshing. I despise players like Flory that are clearly only in Lawrence for the money.

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

@TYOHawk said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

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

It’s simple. Because he’s a mercenary. It’s all about the money. The door should’ve hit him in the ass when he hit the portal.

My understanding (from this forum) is that we lowballed him on the NIL and he didn’t want to pay (or leave on the table) several hundred thousand dollars to play at KU. He insisted on market value. I don’t see that as “mercenary”, just as “not an idiot”.

@HoraceZontal There is a good way to handle negotiations and a poor way. The way it was handled by Flory leaves me feeling he is an asshole, douchebag, piece of shit. It’s entertainment - he’s a heel. Fuck ‘em.

I hope someone that wants to be here takes his minutes. Flory isn’t worth the price. They’re low rent pros now, not children to be coddled, and this one is flat out a Calipari Kentucky caliber of low character - a mercenary.

@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.

@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…

The fact he came back means a lot to me. I think he could have gotten market value elsewhere and not dealt with the baggage of post negotiations but he chose to come back and stick with it. I am thankful. It was a massive returner for us and helped the other dominoes fall.

@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?

I have done just this. 🤔 a man of principle- principles are expensive, I am all too aware. Also it paid off in the long run, just like being a Jayhawk would.

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.

If your only plan in life to make money is basketball you’re a moron. There is a free education attached - one that most people pay handsomely for.

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.

Flory averaged less points and more fouls per minute than AJ Storr, let that sink in.

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.

I can and will criticize him whenever I damn well please. His actions are that of an impetuous money grubbing unprincipled piece of crap.

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The fact he came back means a lot to me. I think he could have gotten market value elsewhere and not dealt with the baggage of post negotiations but he chose to come back and stick with it. I am thankful. It was a massive returner for us and helped the other dominoes fall.

I don’t believe that a market developed. Who would pay top dollar for an undersized big with limited skill and a foul a minute habit? Sounds like a Bill Self big to me. Should’ve let him walk.

Do believe they considered letting him walk. Contacted several portal bigs and got a feel for price/value. Ultimately decided to take him back vs other options.

@BShark Good maybe they can get rid of him after this year if he asks for big money again and performs like last year. Flory might be able to play in the Euro league down the road, but he’s not an NBA talent, if you’re paying top of the market I’d expect top talent, not damaged goods.

@dylans said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Flory averaged less points and more fouls per minute than AJ Storr, let that sink in.

Not giving yourself a lot of credibility in this argument by cherry picking stats to compare him to Storr lol.

I can and will criticize him whenever I damn well please. His actions are that of an impetuous money grubbing unprincipled piece of crap.

Never said you couldn't just that I think you are wrong to do so.

I have done just this. 🤔 a man of principle- principles are expensive, I am all too aware. Also it paid off in the long run, just like being a Jayhawk would.

Maybe you have, and good for you if it worked out. Can you say for sure that your situation was the exact same as Flory's? Maybe you had a boss/company you trusted, do you know Flory has the same relationship with the staff? Were you also a 19 yr old from a different country likely being pushed by your guardian to make certain decisions? Have some empathy before villainizing people, especially someone on a team you support.

Also just because someone doesn't share your principles, doesn't make them an asshole.

@MR11 No it doesn’t, but in this case it appears to be the actions of a short sighted selfish person. Asshole is just shorter to write.

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@dylans said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Flory averaged less points and more fouls per minute than AJ Storr, let that sink in.

Not giving yourself a lot of credibility in this argument by cherry picking stats to compare him to Storr lol.

That he is in anyway comparable to Storr or Griffen is extremely disappointing.

I can and will criticize him whenever I damn well please. His actions are that of an impetuous money grubbing unprincipled piece of crap.

Never said you couldn't just that I think you are wrong to do so.

I have done just this. 🤔 a man of principle- principles are expensive, I am all too aware. Also it paid off in the long run, just like being a Jayhawk would.

Maybe you have, and good for you if it worked out.

I’m sorry for you if you haven’t figured out that loyalty pays.

Can you say for sure that your situation was the exact same as Flory's? Maybe you had a boss/company you trusted, do you know Flory has the same relationship with the staff?

Bill Self is now untrustworthy?

Were you also a 19 yr old from a different country likely being pushed by your guardian to make certain decisions? Have some fucking empathy before villainizing people, especially someone on a team you support.

I respect all upfront. My disrespect is earned. Flory has earned it.

The Flory hate is cray cray. Thats all I got.

@dylans said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

I respect all upfront. My disrespect is earned. Flory has earned it.

Man... thanks for going this way because I thought I was the last holdout on "old school" principles.

Read my last thread... I hate most of college basketball but am excited about Self and how, once again, he will meet the challenge of the changing landscape. Was it excitement about Self, or was it the reality that I finally bit the bullet and accepted the landscape myself?

You are still holding on to the old college basketball. That ship has sailed. I can relate to your comments... but Flory isn't the problem. You might say he is the symptom. I even think that is a little harsh. He's a foreign player feeling very blessed to better his life financially and comes from a background where making this kind of cake is nothing more than a lottery dream.

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Should be a good day Friday

Good day for Kansas recruiting class

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How good is Luke Barnett? Is he just a shooter or is he good at other things too?

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How good is Luke Barnett? Is he just a shooter or is he good at other things too?

Good at shooter points

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Opposite of the usual bill take lol. But I'm not complaining, 15 roster spots means you can take virtually anybody and this guy has a valuable skill

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Opposite of the usual bill take lol. But I'm not complaining, 15 roster spots means you can take virtually anybody and this guy has a valuable skill

Actually we will be at 14

He looks like a work in progress... needing to improve lateral pursuit. This is where we get into possible trouble if our calling card becomes athleticism extending on both sides of the ball. On defense, if he's the weak link we can waste the efforts of 4 athletic defenders because of one slow guy. I say that, but I'm also reading he has a good sense of the game and has good skills finishing at the rim (not just dunking). We need to see more of him to understand his potential. I don't want to be the one prejudging his potential.

Looking to see if anyone else has heard anything or not. So was wondering about Tryan Stokes, Last I had heard that was over that Stokes was moving away or we were no longer being considered with so I said well rime to move on then.

Yet now I'm hearing we are not out of it by far according to some. Now like most here I still think he ends up else where but going to the Kentucky Board which I had heard was the likely landing spot rumor/lot of talk now he is not going to end up there and most think he is coming to KU.

Talk is Stokes Mom is NOT a Kentucky fan at all , that in fact she was at the Louisville/ KU for their exhibition game the same night Kentucky was playing, and yes I know he signed a Nike deal so people might say Nike is not going to let him play with an ADIAS School but like people said their is kids that have signed with one shoe but yet have played at another & Kentucky people saying that quite a bit.

General talk is too that even though he grew up in Louisville he is just not into them as much and talk is this is between KU/UK and many just think he not going to UK. Some UK people think that even Mark Pope and Kentucky has secretly moved on and feel like they will be fine. Like I said like people here believe he is Kentucky I too still think he is Kentucky that I reckon until the fat Lady takes center stage nd starts to sing I guess there is always that chance , we shall see.

@SlimShaddy54

I look at it this way... the longer it goes on, the better our chances. I say that for all the obvious reasons.. he's thought to stay in Kentucky... he's Nike and we are Adidas... Everything seems too obvious he isn't going to KU. In those cases, time is on our side. If the decision is so obvious, what is the delay? The delay implies to me that the decision is not so obvious!

@drgnslayr I agree but some people are saying they are still mentioning that the reason he hasn't committed is he is using KU to drive up his anti money wise with others, at this point guess just have to wait and see, would be nice if he did but the world will still rotate if he doesn't

I really believe this is a bidding war and not one KU is likely to win. Just which version of Uncle Phil he wants to roll with.

If Flory doesn’t improve the NIL money he’s tying up + DPs should be enough to entice Stokes. Problay need a bunch of players though, so it would be wise to not overspend on one guy unless he’s the lynchpin that makes it work.

Ideally Flory improves and Stokes signs too! In a perfect world.

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.

HEY news Flash : --Tryan Stokes has names his three schools lmao. Any Guesses ?- -OK they are Oregon- - -Kentucky- - & KU.- -hmmm , hmmm , hmmm who could it be - -spoiler alert - - ummm let's see Kentucky maybe lol

I can’t see anyone beating the alleged Kentucky offer that’s floating around.

@TYOHawk

They can have him for that alleged amount. Cra$y

@TYOHawk said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

I can’t see anyone beating the alleged Kentucky offer that’s floating around.

Almost always inflated but still, insane.

word going around he probably finally gets done with his games announces between the 12th & 19th of this month

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@TYOHawk said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

I can’t see anyone beating the alleged Kentucky offer that’s floating around.

Almost always inflated but still, insane.

If the rumor I heard is true he’s getting even more than Dybantsa.

@TYOHawk said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@TYOHawk said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

I can’t see anyone beating the alleged Kentucky offer that’s floating around.

Almost always inflated but still, insane.

If the rumor I heard is true he’s getting even more than Dybantsa.

Not sure Stokes would have been top 5 in this last class. Supply and demand I guess!

des were an issue also- -bottom line they think he will just enroll at another school. - school. just kinda glad pretty sure he ends up at Kentucky- - let them take him and his trouble.3

Did a little more looking , pulled this from an article on the Kentucky board. Seems he missed multiple games while serving a suspension. He has while at school ha altercations with other students---- he missed team photo shoot , and hasn't been on campus this week.

I put zero faith in this source:

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But I had previously heard that Kinney was busy recruiting Stokes.

I’m not sure it’s a fit for either party at this point for numerous reasons.

He still is all Kentucky if they still want him , doesn't ' phase me as I think we could very easily br better off if he does. I just think to much in question could be a big distraction might just be a cancee=rb, your right just think he is not a good fit for our team

@SlimShaddy54 He sounds like he brings distractions with him.

@drgnslayr Agreed. I dunno , but just seems his whole recruitment , I just think he likes the attention and keeping things stirred up. Times like well he was going to play AAU , then he wasn't- -- - Then he decides he wants to play football , then ends up with a suspension from multiple games because of altercations with fellow students , not sure -was it football team mates or other non sport kids- --I think Norte Dame High School is his fourth school in four years, - - questionable academics

Just think he might cause distraction within the team- --might be a cancer ----question is would he be a black hole , you know what I mean ? A scenario where he gets the ball and it;s not coming back,- --Will he fit with the roster. I could easily see conflict when things not going well between him and Coach Self -I just think the more I read and hear I just really don't think the positive out weighs the negatives.

I still think in the end it's not going to be a concern because like I've read and heard he is just still using KU as a chip to get bigger NIL I've also heard that because of this latest episode that there may be other teams enter into the scene because KU - -and or Kentucky may back off not wanting the headache , others saying HEY w will take you ---also have heard he may just go over seas go o Europe and play for a year until the NBA draft. Just don't believe we need the problems lot of of issues, think it needs to be a pass

got a question guys. With us getting Adkins to commit for next year , did we move on and drop off Ethan Taylor, OR do we still have a shot for him OR do we still recruiting him ?

Would be solid pick up , are we still interested in him or is he still interested in us ?-- -he announced he will give his commit next Friday off CBS , so just curious if we got any shot ?-- - he listed Oregon- - - --KU- - - -Michigan State-- Oklahoma , --Indiana- -Kentucky.

In an interview he listed Oregon- ---Michigan St-- -& KU as warmer in his interest.--- He tok official visits , BUT did not take visit to Kentucky , I would think that climates them. He broke down what he was thinking about three schools Oregon- -KU & Michigan St.- had quite a bit of quality good things on KU--- - - So anyone heard anything have we moved on/away from him since Adkins or do we still have a solid shot- -Anybody heard anything?

Sorry Updated edit: Never mind since found out he is a lock for Michigan St , schools already been notified just making announcement a week from today-- --Dam

Sure seems like Taylor would've been a Jayhawk if the staff went all in. They liked Atkins more and I don't think Taylor's gonna be worth the bag that he's gonna get

@rcjhdraft said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

Sure seems like Taylor would've been a Jayhawk if the staff went all in. They liked Atkins more and I don't think Taylor's gonna be worth the bag that he's gonna get

Correct

And if this years team all stuck around they would be really good in year three of playing together. Since that won’t happen how’s next years team shaping up? All new players again?!? Ugg I hate this era. There is no time to grow, the results must be instant, because there is no next year. Next year is a whole new team - no progress, just a series of resets.

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All mens commits are now signed, for whatever that is worth.

Well Kentucky fans upset now ,Sounds like Stokes is now going to Rainer Beach in Seattle they are afraid that spells bad news for Kentucky, afraid he could very easly end up with Oregon now Lol

Geez , I give up trying to know where this is going with Stokes.- --CBS had a 247 recruiting update and they were saying it's still a very wide open recruitment. the interview was with Travis Braham from 247

He was saying for about the past month Kentucky has been perceived as the landing spot and most analysts still ; do believe he will end up committing there but Travis was saying that KU was still a very strong . legit player in this recruitment. He says that there is still really strong interest from KU AND from Stokes camp really strong interest from Stokes camp towards KU also.

Travis did say that as of right now he STILL thinks he commits to Kentucky but for sure do not count- -who the heck knows