How are we not in on Budinga? Adidas guy but we aren't getting a whiff?

https://247sports.com/player/flory-bidunga-46131476/ ↗

Kansas has offer Aiden sherrell

@Kcmatt7 rumor is he's reclassifying

Tre Johnson takes his OV to Kansas this weekend.

@Kcmatt7 Gatorade Player of the year - KU has done well with those guys! (But who hasn’t?!?)

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

How are we not in on Budinga? Adidas guy but we aren't getting a whiff?

https://247sports.com/player/flory-bidunga-46131476/ ↗

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@BShark Okay I seriously thought I was going crazy. Like if you can't even get interests from the guy what good is Adidas? lol.

But that makes a ton of sense and I would expect Hawks to make his final cut.

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@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

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It's likely gonna be down to 2 Baylor and Kentucky

@JAYHAWKFAN214 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

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It's likely gonna be down to 2 Baylor and Kentucky

yeah think he goes to Baylor. Idk who we gonna get lol

Parker Braun is a Jayhawk.

After a long search, we have finally replaced Mitch Lightfoot...with Parker Braun!

New offer

https://247sports.com/Player/Patrick-Ngongba-II-46132143/ ↗

KU working to get into this and get a visit. Film, very raw but the size 6'11 235 is something to work with. Stock riser so far this summer. Wondering if the success of Big Dave will have an impact as fellow Virginia natives

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Honestly if we don't get Flory I'm kinda over this class already. It's so bad I'd rather hit the portal again.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Honestly if we don't get Flory I'm kinda over this class already. It's so bad I'd rather hit the portal again.

Bethea is a stud. Other than him I am with you though.

Bethea/Flory and an athletic wing like Passmore or Jahki Howard is all I want. If not I’d rather wait til the portal.

I'd take a Liam mcneeley

Back in the old days this would have been a good class to grab some 4-year program guys that we can develop patiently. Unfortunately there is no point in doing so anymore as they will transfer away

@Jhawk69 yup. A really down class plus this being the last year of the Covid seniors means more portal, fewer HS kids.

I think a Flory reclass is still an option

Self certainly has made the effort here. I'm not convinced he even goes college route tbh. The recent offer of Ngongba would seem to indicate some backup planning when he picks Duke

Bidunga nearing a decision, KU ramping up efforts on Derik Queen. There are no coincidences in recruiting.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Bidunga nearing a decision, KU ramping up efforts on Derik Queen. There are no coincidences in recruiting.

Bossi said not too count Bill out yet.

Bossi says a lot of things but at the end of the day he will follow orders and play the base. Him ghosting the board after how he handled the Mgbako thing doesn't sit the best with me.

https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

How about Flagg or is that ‘25?

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

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@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

How about Flagg or is that ‘25?

He’s probably reclassing and will be at Duke.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

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@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

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Yeah it's weird. Cal didn't watch any of bethea's games during peach jam.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

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@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

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Calipari doesn't know ball, we are blessed.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

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https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

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Calipari doesn't know ball, we are blessed.

Bethea, Dajuan, Elmarko or Arterio backcourt will bring me joy man.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

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@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

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Calipari doesn't know ball, we are blessed.

Bethea, Dajuan, Elmarko or Arterio backcourt will bring me joy man.

Don't be shocked if Elmarko isn't here next season.

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https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

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Calipari doesn't know ball, we are blessed.

Bethea, Dajuan, Elmarko or Arterio backcourt will bring me joy man.

Don't be shocked if Elmarko isn't here next season.

you trying to say you don't think Elmarko will be here in 24 ?

@jayballer67 said in 2024 Recruiting:

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https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

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Calipari doesn't know ball, we are blessed.

Bethea, Dajuan, Elmarko or Arterio backcourt will bring me joy man.

Don't be shocked if Elmarko isn't here next season.

you trying to say you don't think Elmarko will be here in 24 ?

Based on 2024 mock drafts, there's a decent chance Elmarko isn't at KU next season.

Hmm been waiting to see if they made a move on Queen. He's really good too.

Flury's recruitment sounds fun. LOL

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

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https://www.on3.com/news/jalil-bethea-updates-recruitment-talks-alabama-syracuse-miami-kansas/ ↗

A lot of praise for the program…

STAY AWAY CALIPARI

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Calipari doesn't know ball, we are blessed.

Bethea, Dajuan, Elmarko or Arterio backcourt will bring me joy man.

Don't be shocked if Elmarko isn't here next season.

you trying to say you don't think Elmarko will be here in 24 ?

Based on 2024 mock drafts, there's a decent chance Elmarko isn't at KU next season.

so skipping College completely. That would suck

@jayballer67 No, @TYOHawk made his comment about KU's potential backcourt in 2024-25 including Bethea, Harris, Jackson, and Morris and I replied don't be surprised is Jackson isn't in that group because he is a projected to be a 1st round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by a lot of projection sites.

That doesn't mean he won't play at KU this upcoming season. Most projection sites have him in the back half of the 1st round which means Jackson does have work to do this season to validate that spot. It doesn't mean Jackson will for sure be OAD, but it does mean he's on the NBA's radar and will be one of the primary reasons NBA scouts are coming to KU games this season.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 No, @TYOHawk made his comment about KU's potential backcourt in 2024-25 including Bethea, Harris, Jackson, and Morris and I replied don't be surprised is Jackson isn't in that group because he is a projected to be a 1st round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by a lot of projection sites.

That doesn't mean he won't play at KU this upcoming season. Most projection sites have him in the back half of the 1st round which means Jackson does have work to do this season to validate that spot. It doesn't mean Jackson will for sure be OAD, but it does mean he's on the NBA's radar and will be one of the primary reasons NBA scouts are coming to KU games this season.

Ya , that's right . I forgot about this season him being here. for some reason I was thinking it was 24 he was coming in. - To early in the morning I guess

Ngongba is the best big in the class imo

I haven't watched enough 2024 guys to have really strong views on anyone other than Flory, but keep in mind if they don't get the top guys on their board it's an immediate pivot to the portal to get the last of the covid year guys. The 2024 class almost without exception will get ABUSED year 1.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Ngongba is the best big in the class imo

Potential wise? Seems far behind the skill of Flury or Queen right now. Probably the biggest of the 3 and that's never a bad thing for a KU Big. Interested to see what happens here. His top 8 was a doozy

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

I haven't watched enough 2024 guys to have really strong views on anyone other than Flory, but keep in mind if they don't get the top guys on their board it's an immediate pivot to the portal to get the last of the covid year guys. The 2024 class almost without exception will get ABUSED year 1.

ok, just catching up to the 2024 class news. Why does it suck so much?

@rockchalkjayhawk some of it is just randomness, some of it is elite players jumping up a class, some of it is covid.

wondered when/if the covid factor would affect recruits like this. lack of playing time, learning, coaching, etc.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Ngongba is the best big in the class imo

Potential wise? Seems far behind the skill of Flury or Queen right now. Probably the biggest of the 3 and that's never a bad thing for a KU Big. Interested to see what happens here. His top 8 was a doozy

Yeah just my opinion on this one.

Top 8 is absolutely insane.

🐦 View Tweet didn't even know we were recruiting boogie tbh

Well dam , I was reading that we had made the top 4 for Flory Bidunga, was getting a little excited,, was reading he had a strong Adidas connection, & Ku was the only one of the 4 that was Adidas

It'sKU , Auburn , Michigan , & Duke. --Is this going to turn into a NIL bidding war ? - -was reading from on 3 that his NIL value is at 530,000 dollars. - They say they way they determine that is performance - - Influence - -& Exposure. - -Anyways hasn't set a date but has said he would like to make a decision before the start of his Senior Season. - - So overall was gettin my hopes up a little bit when w made the final four and then - - -

Read in several of the response from the tweet that he is a DUKE lock - -dam , dam, , dam - -is that true? - -probably has anyone heard any inside on it?

Yeah I’m pretty sure it’s Duke. Our biggest 2024 recruit is Hunter Dickinson.

Amazing how they can routinely land top Adidas circuit guys…when adidas programs definitely don’t take the top Nike kids.

@TYOHawk with NIL it’s not nearly as much of a factor as it used to be. Flory can and will get a huge payday no matter where he lands.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Yeah I’m pretty sure it’s Duke. Our biggest 2024 recruit is Hunter Dickinson.

Give me Hunter back and Queen or Ngonbga. I dream.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk with NIL it’s not nearly as much of a factor as it used to be. Flory can and will get a huge payday no matter where he lands.

Yeah it will even out a bit. Just annoying that they were able to do this before “NIL”. Even UK wasn’t plucking adidas kids like them. Even a guy like Whitehead stock bombing at Duke hasn’t hurt them.

@TYOHawk

I don't think it's possible Duke gets hurt in recruiting like other schools would in similar situations. Just seems to be the way it is.

4 star guard Jared Harris from Texas has set an official visit to KU for September 1st. #98 ranked player overall. Visiting same weekend as top guard target Jalil Bethea. Says he hears from the Jayhawks, LSU & Mississippi St the most.

*One of the more talented seniors at the two-guard spot, Jared Harris shined this past weekend at The Stage showcasing his athleticism and range from behind the three-point line. A 6-foot-2 shooting guard out of Silsbee (Texas) High, Harris played with a huge chip on his shoulder throughout Saturday which resulted in him being one of the top performers on the weekend.

"I felt I have been slept on," Harris said. "I am trying to go for the No. 1 spot in the nation. I know I have to keep grinding."

Kansas: "They have been showing a lot of interest. They put people in the league and that is where I am trying to go."

Harris says a top eight list cut will not be announced until he completes his next official visit. He added that he plans on committing some time in November.*

Just realized Bethea's AAU team. NEXT TARGET MOVING ON.

See on the Rivals in the future cast has Ku as the only prediction at like 48 %, right now that's the only one

As I’ve said, it’ll be heavy portal.

It’ll be interesting to see who comes back next year.

Theoretically should have Juan, KJ, Dickinson and one of Jackson/Morris back. McDowell and Clemence back on the bench.

Really only room for one starter and one real bench piece right?

@Kcmatt7 plus we'll only have to give up one more scholarship over the next two years so on net could add a player or two. Or none if we don't add anyone this year. Not totally out of the realm of possibility we return 4 starters, though 3 is more likely.

We know Braun, McCullar, and Timberlake are gone. So I'd think you could add a wing starter from the portal, two bigs (one HS, one portal?), and and least one guard (sounds like HS).

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

It’ll be interesting to see who comes back next year.

Theoretically should have Juan, KJ, Dickinson and one of Jackson/Morris back. McDowell and Clemence back on the bench.

Really only room for one starter and one real bench piece right?

Elmarko is on a lot of 2024 mock drafts as a mid to late first rounder. Decent chance he won't be back next year.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

It’ll be interesting to see who comes back next year.

Theoretically should have Juan, KJ, Dickinson and one of Jackson/Morris back. McDowell and Clemence back on the bench.

Really only room for one starter and one real bench piece right?

Elmarko is on a lot of 2024 mock drafts as a mid to late first rounder. Decent chance he won't be back next year.

Yeah bleacher report had him 5th in their super early mock.. Definitely getting attention and imo rightfully so

Sounds like a week from tomorrow for Flory

Wow we're gonna have the 5th pick in the draft? KU hasn't had a pick that high since JJ at 4.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

It’ll be interesting to see who comes back next year.

Theoretically should have Juan, KJ, Dickinson and one of Jackson/Morris back. McDowell and Clemence back on the bench.

Really only room for one starter and one real bench piece right?

Elmarko is on a lot of 2024 mock drafts as a mid to late first rounder. Decent chance he won't be back next year.

Yeah bleacher report had him 5th in their super early mock.. Definitely getting attention and imo rightfully so

That's the extreme high end. I'm not aware of anywhere else projecting him as a top 10 pick. But with as many mocks as there are out there that have Jackson as a 2024 1st rounder, that means he's on NBA radars already and they will be coming to see how he stacks up and how good his playmaking abilities really are because that's what has NBA scouts excited about Jackson the most.

@Texas-Hawk-10 yea that’s why I said either or.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Sounds like a week from tomorrow for Flory

well I know some are down on Bossi , but he broke down each teams chance and basically he said he believes it's between us an Duke-- I mean it falls in line with him being a Duke lock, but we shal see

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

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@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

It’ll be interesting to see who comes back next year.

Theoretically should have Juan, KJ, Dickinson and one of Jackson/Morris back. McDowell and Clemence back on the bench.

Really only room for one starter and one real bench piece right?

Elmarko is on a lot of 2024 mock drafts as a mid to late first rounder. Decent chance he won't be back next year.

Yeah bleacher report had him 5th in their super early mock.. Definitely getting attention and imo rightfully so

That's the extreme high end. I'm not aware of anywhere else projecting him as a top 10 pick. But with as many mocks as there are out there that have Jackson as a 2024 1st rounder, that means he's on NBA radars already and they will be coming to see how he stacks up and how good his playmaking abilities really are because that's what has NBA scouts excited about Jackson the most.

I agree it's high just pointing out the attention he's getting this early and I'm not surprised in the least bit he's on their radar. It sounds as if he's been as advertised in the summer so far

Well sure didn't take Marcus long to find a new landing spot. - -Read where he has committed to Gonzaga , interesting.

Things are looking good with Flory

So weird that Marcus acts like their players are so warm and welcoming and our guys weren't. Totally out of character for a KU team!💙🌾❤️ and our staff.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Things are looking good with Flory

Boy that would be some great news, I think I heard it's not going to be very long before he makes his decision

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Things are looking good with Flory

I need this and a Furphy commitment

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Things are looking good with Flory

I need this and a Furphy commitment

Adidas might have actually done something RE: Flory

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Things are looking good with Flory

I need this and a Furphy commitment

Adidas might have actually done something RE: Flory

Love to hear that. Gotta start protecting their kids the same way Nike does with their guys.

@Crimsonorblue22 I would not put much stock into anything Marcus Adams says.

So what's the latest on Flory? Has anyone heard any updates ? - -Last I had heard is that thee was talk about him possibly making a decision pretty soon. - -Anything more ?

@jayballer67 said in 2024 Recruiting:

So what's the latest on Flory? Has anyone heard any updates ? - -Last I had heard is that thee was talk about him possibly making a decision pretty soon. - -Anything more ?

Sounds like it will be in August. Around August 12th or so.

@Woodrow said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 said in 2024 Recruiting:

So what's the latest on Flory? Has anyone heard any updates ? - -Last I had heard is that thee was talk about him possibly making a decision pretty soon. - -Anything more ?

Sounds like it will be in August. Around August 12th or so.

oh , ok thanks bud

Anyone know if we're selling bethea on starting? I'm guessing at least one of elmarko/arterio leave after this season, and I know dajuan said he plans on staying after next season but next year's draft sucks and dajuan has some nba appeal based on what some guys(sam vecenie) have said.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2024 Recruiting:

So weird that Marcus acts like their players are so warm and welcoming and our guys weren't. Totally out of character for a KU team!💙🌾❤️ and our staff.

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Crimsonorblue22 I would not put much stock into anything Marcus Adams says.

I suspect in the first few days our players were just as welcoming until they apparently ran into some major attitude issue with him. His experience here also might have, with some strong cautions from Few, humbled him a bit. Not like Few to be careless about warning signs.

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Duke still getting to pick who they want even with K gone is infuriating.

@TYOHawk We shall see which of the Johns wastes more talent. My money is on Cal over Scheyer, but time will tell.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

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Duke still getting to pick who they want even with K gone is infuriating.

Don't rule out the BRUCE PEARL BAG here.

Being Adidas blows. Being the 3rd favorite Nike school would get us better players than the top Adidas. No doubt in my mind.

@Kcmatt7 Nah we good!
Give us the footer and we will be just fine. 6-8 …5 man isn’t much better than KJ down low.

I’m all for this working itself out and us being just fine in the end. Bill’s got this

@kuballin10 the point is that Bill has to
Settle vs getting who he wants.

Makes the margin for error a bit more slim. Duke gets to bring 1st round picks off the bench lol

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@kuballin10 the point is that Bill has to
Settle vs getting who he wants.

Makes the margin for error a bit more slim. Duke gets to bring 1st round picks off the bench lol

Exactly..Coach should be picking who he wants at this point as the active best college coach in the game by far.

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@kuballin10 the point is that Bill has to
Settle vs getting who he wants.

Makes the margin for error a bit more slim. Duke gets to bring 1st round picks off the bench lol

And those first round picks win them nothing in college. It's comical really.

I agree with your point but when you look at the end result, these kids that are going to Duke as 5 star type talent are there a blur and gone. They have a model that works for them that doesn't work here

@BeddieKU23 I definitely get the argument that winning without experience is difficult. To some extent that is what makes the Adidas sponsorship a blessing in disguise. The 2013-2014 team is sort of an example of what a OAD turnstyle team would do under Bill for sure. And Wiggs and Embiid were TALENTS.

Still, I will always wonder what could have been for Bill if he got to handpick kids from each class essentially.

Flory announcing Saturday Night. - -How are we feeling ? - -we got a shot ? - -A legit shot ?

@jayballer67 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory announcing Saturday Night. - -How are we feeling ? - -we got a shot ? - -A legit shot ?

Just gonna assume duke and be pleasantly surprised if otherwise

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory announcing Saturday Night. - -How are we feeling ? - -we got a shot ? - -A legit shot ?

Just gonna assume duke and be pleasantly surprised if otherwise

ya it's looking like a duke lock

Flory situation is a goat rodeo. Too hard to parse. Duke writer now saying he would change his crystal ball to foggy if that were still a feature.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory situation is a goat rodeo. Too hard to parse. Duke writer now saying he would change his crystal ball to foggy if that were still a feature.

Hmmm , well that might be a little bit of possible good news -I know he is announcing tomorrow night I beleive, not getting my hopes up to high - -but never say never I reckon - till the fat lady sings

Read an Article from fan sided , saying the top 5 - -2024 recruits that KU must needs - -guys they are i on:

5 - -Tre Johnson : - they talk like not much of a chance for Trae - -Baylor seem to be the leader there, # 3 recruit - if not Baylor then Texas & Kentucky running close 2nd

4 - -Patrick Ngongba - - -# 11 player - - - # 3 - - Derik Queen - # 10 player has a visit planned - -might be some hope there - -then # 2 player : - -Jalid Bethea , looks like this will go into the winter, no rush to decide has visit planned- - think the last of Sept. - I myslef feel like our best shots might be Queen & Bethea - -we shallo see

Need to drop Adidas if flory goes to auburn and underarmor. Smh

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Need to drop Adidas if flory goes to auburn and underarmor. Smh

he not going to Auburn

¯_(ツ)_/¯ on this one. Think we’re better off in the portal if we need a starting big. Don’t get me wrong, I’d be excited if we got him. But I don’t think he’s a better prospect than Cliff was, and he took awhile to get going.

Looking like Auburn brought the right amount to the table. Pearl is a strong recruiter and apparently has a strong NIL backing his efforts.

Personally I think we dodge a bullet if we miss here. It is noteworthy how much Bill recruited him, I would guess he's put in more time with Flory then a majority of players he's went after in recent years. If Flory doesn't want to be coached by Self, I think I have my answers

oh how quickly the tide turn- - - Brucie opening the ol pocket book- -- -AGAIN

WE GOT HIM

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I was still celebrating the Furphy commitment and now I get Flory. Bro this is euphoria to me.

Rare Adidas W

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory situation is a goat rodeo. Too hard to parse. Duke writer now saying he would change his crystal ball to foggy if that were still a feature.

At least it went better than the last one KU was involved in with a late twist (Mgbako).

From Cincinnati to Auburn to Duke to Auburn to Kansas

I will say Flory will be a little bit of a slow burn. He’s kind of a cross between Cliff and Cheick

Can Flory develop into a 4? That's what will determine his NBA future. He's got the athleticism, but can he develop his shooting range to be a 4? I would imagine that'll be a huge part of the focus on developing his game at KU.

@Texas-Hawk-10 not at KU. He’s a 50% type FT shooter so he just won’t be around long enough for his game to stretch. Now if he’s really 6’10 and gets to 240 then it’s a different conversation.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

WE GOT HIM

WOW . I didn't even pay attention to the announcement cause I didn't think there was a snow balls chance in hell. I saw these CB'S for Duke - -Then last night & today for Auburn lo -thought welp -- movin along, huge defensive help

Whoa nelly...i thought he was an Auburn lock! how strangely exciting! I gotta go read up about him, catch up on 2024 class.

He's a 5? What kinda skillz he got?

@rockchalkjayhawk very much just a run runner and dunker right now. Not much offensive skill to speak of.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rockchalkjayhawk very much just a run runner and dunker right now. Not much offensive skill to speak of.

pretty decent rim protector too - -w can always use that

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Texas-Hawk-10 not at KU. He’s a 50% type FT shooter so he just won’t be around long enough for his game to stretch. Now if he’s really 6’10 and gets to 240 then it’s a different conversation.

Who has him listed at 6-10? 24/7, Rivals, and ESPN all have him either 6-8 or 6-9 and between 210-220 lbs. so very much not a 5 at the NBA level. I've also read that his lack of height could force him to hang around college a second year. I believe Bleacher Report compared his offensive game to Doke which should also mean that Flory needs to work on his jump shot to develop some range if he wants to stick in the NBA because being an undersized center won't keep him in the NBA, it'll send him overseas.

@Texas-Hawk-10 it’s right there in the scouting report https://www.on3.com/db/flory-bidunga-153411/scouting/ ↗

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@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Texas-Hawk-10 it’s right there in the scouting report https://www.on3.com/db/flory-bidunga-153411/scouting/ ↗

The profile has him at 6-9, 215. The author claims 6-10, but none of the recruiting services claim it so I would be very skeptical that all these sites are under reporting his height when it's usually inflated by an inch or two.

@Texas-Hawk-10 fiiiine. And arguing about an inch when he’s got a 7’4 wingspan is really a waste of time anyway. He’s flatly not going to be a college 4. Even in the scenario where Hunter comes back it would be tough to play them together. More likely he backs up Hunter and KJ sticks at the 4.

https://nbadraftroom.com/flory-bidunga/ ↗
https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-whats-the-story-with-flory-several-things-add-up-to-make-him-pretty-special/ ↗

A little scouting on Flory : - - - pretty dominant in the Las Vegas showdown whee he averaged - --18.5 ppg - - 9.7 rpg - -& 3.5 blocks per

Furter scouting on hi it says , Excellent shot blocker, quick off his feet , blocks wll on ball and weak side.
He has a jump shot that extends to 10 feet can actually leaad the break but knows when to give it up. get's a lot of points off the break a he beats his man down the floor. Finish's with floaters & short corner jumpers - -patented shot is his jump hook - -left hand reliant right now but can get away with it right now because of his basket ball IQ. - -vey good offensive rebounder.

Gatoraide player of the year inn Indiana - his season stats last yr were insane - - -20. 2 points per game - - -13.8 rebounds per game - -& 4.5 blocks pe game - -but listen to this he shot -- EIGHTY ONE % FROM THE FIELD lmao - - -OMG lol

He plays soccer too!

This is pleasant news

Made my night!

Didn't expect it. Hope he sticks around to develop and learn from the best.

Self recruiting him personally had to make a difference here plus whatever big stick NIL we have.. good times

With Hunter in the mix, what will be his role in 2024? Backup center?

@AsadZ

Yeah.. I don't expect we will see both on the team at the same time. A lot can happen between now and next summer.

The Diallo/ Cliff comp seems good here.

I wonder if Hunter will actually come back after this yr ? - -Could be Bill recruited Flory on full assumption that Hunter will not be back

Just happy Adidas didn't let us down here. Reading tea leaves here, it either means Dickinson is gone or Flory and his team seem comfortable letting him get seasoning at KU multiple years...

Either way, I'm just glad and Adidas made a point to get their top guy to their top school. As it should be.

Most likely it means Flory thinks he can come in and take the starting job from Dickinson. Luckily for him, Dickinson is unlikely to be around to show him otherwise

Iam more likely wrong on this but I thought I had heard or read some where it was Hunter's intention just to be here for the one year

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

The Diallo/ Cliff comp seems good here.

I think a bit further along than Diallo at the same point. Also...bouncier? Cheick was FAST though. Hopefully he plays more for Kansas than Cheick did LOL.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Texas-Hawk-10 fiiiine. And arguing about an inch when he’s got a 7’4 wingspan is really a waste of time anyway. He’s flatly not going to be a college 4. Even in the scenario where Hunter comes back it would be tough to play them together. More likely he backs up Hunter and KJ sticks at the 4.

https://nbadraftroom.com/flory-bidunga/ ↗
https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-whats-the-story-with-flory-several-things-add-up-to-make-him-pretty-special/ ↗

We're talking two different things here. I haven't been posting about what he'll play at KU. I've been posting about what he needs to do to succeed in the NBA and what he'll play there.

He'll be fine here at KU with his skill set and be able to contribute here for 1 or 2 years or however long he's in Lawrence. But if he wants to make and stick in the NBA at his size, he has to develop a game away from the basket. If he doesn't get any taller, being an undersized 5 with basically no offensive game is going to send him overseas instead of hanging around the NBA.

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Just happy Adidas didn't let us down here. Reading tea leaves here, it either means Dickinson is gone or Flory and his team seem comfortable letting him get seasoning at KU multiple years...

Either way, I'm just glad and Adidas made a point to get their top guy to their top school. As it should be.

Flory is raw enough on offense that he shouldn't start day 1 at a place like Kansas and shouldn't OAD if he wants a better chance at sticking in the NBA. Having him be a backup for a year to Dickinson and allowing him to play to his current strengths of being a high energy, above average defender and rebounder and allow him to develop some kind of offensive game for his second year is the ideal situation for both KU and Flory.

@BShark looks like higher bb IQ

What does this mean for Zach? I’m sure he was banking on being the man after Hunter left.

How does Flory compare to Zuby and Udeh?

@rockchalkwyo - on the one hand, Zach will have been in the system for 2 years and knows the plays. Flory is somewhat of a project. Zach should get lots of minutes at 4 or 5, I’d think. Brain will be gone.

@BShark

Yeah I saw what Bossi said about the Diallo comp, good for us if true that he's further ahead.

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

How does Flory compare to Zuby and Udeh?

Around same height as Zuby but longer wingspan and more athletic/bouncy. Some of the same traits as Udeh, rim runner etc. His development on offense will be key for him.

The Udeh/Zuby situation angers me still from both sides.

@jayballer67 I don't recall ever seeing that, but even if he did we see people change their mind all the time with regards to returning. We know hunter is likley making around the NBA min so would be weird to see him take a pay cut to play in the g league or Europe. Maybe Bill doesn't want him for 2 years? That seems unlikely but could just be Hunter wants to be one with college after 4 years? If that's not the case though, hopefully Flory has considered and is ok with that or else there is a chance we might see him decommiting next spring.

Flory seem to be ranked highly just based on his athleticism though, so it would make sense for him to end up being a 2 year player so he can improve on passing/defense/shooting. Just hearing the comps to Diallo and Azubuike makes me think that he will have a hard time going in the lottery if he isn't elite at one of those to complement his rim running ability.

Said this on the Flory thread started yesterday, but kids highly rated like this go pro almost always so he's a one year soon to become distant memory less than two years from now, so I'll bridle my enthusiasm with harsh doses of reality.

@MR11 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 I don't recall ever seeing that, but even if he did we see people change their mind all the time with regards to returning. We know hunter is likley making around the NBA min so would be weird to see him take a pay cut to play in the g league or Europe. Maybe Bill doesn't want him for 2 years? That seems unlikely but could just be Hunter wants to be one with college after 4 years? If that's not the case though, hopefully Flory has considered and is ok with that or else there is a chance we might see him decommiting next spring.

Flory seem to be ranked highly just based on his athleticism though, so it would make sense for him to end up being a 2 year player so he can improve on passing/defense/shooting. Just hearing the comps to Diallo and Azubuike makes me think that he will have a hard time going in the lottery if he isn't elite at one of those to complement his rim running ability.

Agree with pretty much on everything you said. Those same thoughts went through my mind also. - The one thing is that they have said he is improving his offense that's it not just dunks or bust has a little range does really well getting his position down low for his patent jump hook - has little game with some floaters and short baseline jumpers.

Kinda scares me though just like you mentioned I'm not sure if he would be willing to play behind hunter for extended length of time. you know how these kids that are ranked that high think. their train of thouht a lot of times is they feel they should start from day one. - just a scenario that has to play out. Yet like you also say could be a chance Hunter returns - - Flory de-commits

Where is Diallo? He's a true case that proves to young players that staying in college awhile really, really helps to seal your nba future. He was so lost and it was so sad! He was also so talented but just raw! Cliffs mom really screwed him over. Just like Billy's mom.

Give me Jalil Bethea and I'll be good to go. -Ranked # 20 by 247 - -& ranked 16th by Rivals. In rivals seen one future cast and it was for KU @ 48 % would be nice to be able to pull him in

@Crimsonorblue22 - Diallo is apparently playing pro ball in Mali. 🤔

Read an article and saw that Vyctorius Miller is planning on taking an official visit to KU - no specific date but chances are in October some time. Has already visited un offically.

Other Schools involved is LSU - -Gonz - - & USC . Other visitors planning on visiting during off Season are : - -Jalil Bethea , Billy Richmond , Jared Harris , & Emmanuel Stephen

Why is Cooper Flagg wasting his time coming here to visit ? - - - Why is our staff wasting their time entertaining Coope Flagg for a visit ? - -We all know he is a 100 % cinch for Duke.

I know he wants to get his free visits but Damm come on man you know, w know you not coming here

@jayballer67 Here we go again. No, us fans don't know anything for certain what these kids are thinking. Visiting to see what KU is all about certainly can't hurt if he is someone that coach believes would make our team better.

@jayballer67 do we though 😜

Flory was a duke, then auburn lock. 🤷‍♂️

Last person I was absolutely sure would go to KU was Mitch.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 do we though 😜

lol, well maybe a lil truth to what you say, after the Flory deal and then what was the kids name everyone thought was a sure thing coming here and where he land? - -Indiana wasn't it ? - so true never say never BUT IF i was a guy that bet --I would take that bet all day long that he does not end up here compared to saying he is a Duke lock

@dylans

A lot can change in a year..

To me, it's not so bad if top recruits feel like they have to visit Kansas or they might be missing out, even if they really want to go somewhere else. A program with mystique has an X-factor.

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We shall have to see about Flagg, All I know is he keeps getting more predictions for Duke - -They all can't be wrong can they ? - That many ?

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

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Cuse seems like the biggest competition for bethea

I'm optimistic here and think he's a bigger need then Flory. I still think Miami is a factor relationship wise, but their NIL is going belly up so wonder the impact there. Cuse surprises as a contender. Just don't see a top recruit going to a place where a legend retires and you have no clue what future your walking into (rebuild). Hoping Bill again is the deciding factor in the recruitment

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

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Cuse seems like the biggest competition for bethea

I'm optimistic here and think he's a bigger need then Flory. I still think Miami is a factor relationship wise, but their NIL is going belly up so wonder the impact there. Cuse surprises as a contender. Just don't see a top recruit going to a place where a legend retires and you have no clue what future your walking into (rebuild). Hoping Bill again is the deciding factor in the recruitment

I think w are in pretty decent shape, but just never know with kids, Hope Coach can do it again. would be a sweet duo Flory and Bethea

5* Wing Liam McNeeley is visiting Kansas Sept 1-3

Was watching the 247 weekly Basketball recruiting this Morning and they were saying - -well Eric Bossi was saying not to Count the Jay Hawks out of the Cooper Flagg recruitment just yet, saying he thought it was kinda odd for the other Visits if Cooper was all in on Duke/ Duke lock. Thinks KU will have him on Campus the weekend of Late Night But he will be a Duke for their verson of late night after the KU visit. w

Eric said Coach Self is all in on Flagg and said we have seen what happens when Coach is like that. - -We shall see.

Finkelstein also mentioned that KU was actively looking for another frontliner/big man and was talking about Queen saying don't count them out there either as Queen is athletic enough he could play with another big.

Talked about how KU might be considered the leade for Jahlil B, but think it's still wide open

The Billy Eugene Self Revenge Tour is off to a BLAZING start

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

The Billy Eugene Self Revenge Tour is off to a BLAZING start

Struggling to remember the last time we had 3 top 15 recruits on campus at once that WASN'T late night.

Welcome to the best program and best coach in college basketball.

(Note: We all knew this, but now it's becoming widely accepted in all regions of the country. Plus, Bill Self has been at KU since these kids were born, so they haven't seen KU lose many games and recently they've seen some BIG wins.)

bill the greatest salesman in the world if he convinces queen to come on with flory already on board. the rationalizations from the other fanbases in the recruitment would be incredible

Boy our 2024 recruiting really ramping up. -- - THREE big time over Laor ay weekend - Bethea - -McNeely - - & Queen. - - -Emanual coming in on the 5th of Sept - - Billy Richmond on October 6th - -& then Cooper Flagg for ate night.

I think Jeremy has a big part in this, think he is really going to help, doing nice work. - As far as possible's I think we have a very legit shot a Bethea ,- -might be able to snare McNeely - -wouldn't mind Queen at all, But think that's a reach with Flory commit. Still have serious doubts about the possibility of Flagg landing here

“Don’t stop me now” - Bill Self

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

“Don’t stop me now” - Bill Self

Rutgers staff is sweating.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

“Don’t stop me now” - Bill Self

Rutgers staff is sweating.

Rutgers, Maryland, Miami, Duke. Rampaaaaaage

2006 Bill is back. Billy five stars.

Harper AND Bethea?

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Harper AND Bethea?

We can only dream

Ha , - -Ha - Ha - -and the plot thickens.- - - Bill rollin. - - that is my guess too , Bethea AND Haper possibly, taking harper right out from under their noses.

Kentucky board jumped on this quick. - Some Kentucky insider something like that I see him there a lot name Trilly Donavon tweeted, Self up to his shit again lol - - People saying GOD no please not Flagg lol

I know this kid may not be top priority But from what I hear is that Coach could very well be looking for another big to go with Flory - - -Reading see that Emmanual Stephen a Seven Footer is coming in for late night , probably a project but we know how Coach seems to develop Big's if we lose out on some this would work really good size -excellent rim protector averaged 2.8 last year and averaged 3.8 in the Peach jam with a high of 12 in one game. -have to see how this al turns out. - -Seems like Coach is getting plenty of possibilities

top 40 guard Austin Swartz is probably committing to Miami. bringing this up since they're competition for bethea

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

top 40 guard Austin Swartz is probably committing to Miami. bringing this up since they're competition for bethea

Solid info

No coincidences in recruiting.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

No coincidences in recruiting.

So what’s going on?

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

No coincidences in recruiting.

So what’s going on?

Bethea :fa-hand-o-right: Lawrence, KS for a year

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

No coincidences in recruiting.

So what’s going on?

Bethea :fa-hand-o-right: Lawrence, KS for a year

Hope you’re right..still worried about Cuse

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

No coincidences in recruiting.

So what’s going on?

Bethea :fa-hand-o-right: Lawrence, KS for a year

Hope you’re right..still worried about Cuse

Just don't understand anything about that. Cuse isn't winning anything anytime soon. Weird

Rampaaaaaage

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Rampaaaaaage

This is encouraging as well

Nothing is done until the blood dries but KU’s absolutely in the pole position for Bathea

https://balldurham.com/2023/08/31/duke-basketball-dylan-harper-recruitment-wild-turn/ ↗

@BeddieKU23 I would imagine that some hefty NIL dollars were allocated to get the new coach started off okay. But just a hunch on my part.

Not sure how much it will matter but McNeeley really enjoyed the visit. Queen on the other hand didn't really seem to enjoy it or mesh with the current/former players.

There is a family member in our corner with McNeeley as well.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Not sure how much it will matter but McNeeley really enjoyed the visit. Queen on the other hand didn't really seem to enjoy it or mesh with the current/former players.

There is a family member in our corner with McNeeley as well.

McNeeley would be nice. Queen is a good player but if we’re taking a second big to flory I’d probably prefer Stephen as I think he’s a good long term investment. Queen is better now but give me the defender to learn behind Flory.

No malcontents!

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

No malcontents!

Glad Marcus Adams is gone for this reason.

Don't feel very much traction with Harper. - He did not make a trip like they wanted with the other recruits this weekend. - - He was with his brother & Dad at the Rutgers football game.

They really did it up for him , HELL they even had the BIG commissioner there greeting him , with the Caption the Big didn't want to lose stars to the Big 12.

They wheeled him up in a golf cart with his father and the whole Stadium went in to a full chant of we want Dylan - - We want Dylan.

I think he is pretty locked in to Rutger's , his teammate going to play there ACE , - just don't see him ending up here. We will be fine

seems like anyone else other than bethea would be a pleasant surprise. And a second big

@rcjhdraft

I like the strategy Bill is using in this class given how down it is. Get 2/3 high end talents and then you can portal for more needs.

I also see the other big Stephen that's visiting as an intriguing option as a development piece. Not sure with his recent offers from Baylor/Michigan/Arizona whether he'd be okay being the 2nd big in a class..

Unless they can contribute day 1 as a freshman, it is hardly worth trying to land high school guys anymore. The portal offers you so much more, and realistically lets you find role players who are actually comfortable being role players.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft

I like the strategy Bill is using in this class given how down it is. Get 2/3 high end talents and then you can portal for more needs.

I also see the other big Stephen that's visiting as an intriguing option as a development piece. Not sure with his recent offers from Baylor/Michigan/Arizona whether he'd be okay being the 2nd big in a class..

This class is also kind of bad so I'm fine with the strategy they chose. Either elite cream of the crop of talent or a elite late riser like bethea

Get Bethea…push all the chips in for Flagg. Only two lower prospects I like to see us make a push for are Passmore or Stephen. Other than that use the portal

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Get Bethea…push all the chips in for Flagg. Only two lower prospects I like to see us make a push for are Passmore or Stephen. Other than that use the portal

Agree if we can get Bethea , which I think we have a pretty good shot at to go with Flory -then go ahead and take Stephen we be good. - The only thing is Flory and Stephen both 5's ? not sure that would work

Now if we could somehow convince McNeely to come , he plays a 4 doesn't he? - get him to go with Flory and Bethea - -I'd take that all day

Would someone summarize the weekend visits? Or was there no one besides McNeely and Queen?

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Unless they can contribute day 1 as a freshman, it is hardly worth trying to land high school guys anymore. The portal offers you so much more, and realistically lets you find role players who are actually comfortable being role players.

Agree and as @rcjhdraft mentioned this class is particularly bad so you wouldn't even really want lower end guys to try and develop.

Sounds like Harper will visit this fall. I don’t think any of this is real but if he wants to come you roll out the red carpet and see what happens

Always room or should have room for a 4 year developmental player, Coach does really well in developing - needs to continue.

Found this interesting. According to Mike Vernon , Vernon states that KU is in the recruitment for Cooper Flagg FOR REAL. Hearin there is genuine belief they're in this thing, Things are getting Serious.

There is thought that KU is a better fit for Coope Flagg from a Basketball perspective for the PF.

Viewing this Recruitment for Flagg is between KU and Duke, Viewing this recruitment as a toss up right now - -Which I wouldn't have two weeks ago. - -Bill is NOT PLAYING. making Cooper Flagg his top priority in the class of 2024.

AS I HAVE BEEN SAYING 😂😂😂

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

AS I HAVE BEEN SAYING 😂😂😂

once again Farmer spot on. Duke & Ku at the fifty yard line right now Vernon thinks. - Sounds like KU has made up a lot of round and now it's - - BILL'S TURN

Flagg Flory front court was thought to be a duke lock in July

@TYOHawk In the 247 interview he uses the word "good" often in describing his Kansas visit; he uses the word "great" to describe Miami.

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flagg Flory front court was thought to be a duke lock in July

Not anymore lol

Is there any risk of getting some of the guys that Duke/UK usually get that even though it sounds cool and all that to load up with 5 stars that we run into the problem those two programs have in keeping guys for more than a year? If so, I want no part of guys leaving after 1 year. Ask Kentucky fans in particular what they think. Duke has done a little better job of hanging on to them, but not much and their relative lack of success is an indictment on the OAD model.

@wissox

Yeah there is that risk but look at this past years KU team for why it doesn't matter anymore.

7 players left for the Portal, almost 8 before Zach came back.
Everything is now 1 and done regardless of star attached to name.

I don't like it but it's the current reality..

@BeddieKU23 Yeah, I guess you're right but really did we lose anyone that we were absolutely counting on? Adams, McCullar, Harris all returning and then all the new pieces. We've got some nice experience coming back.

@wissox I was really looking forward to watching our twin tower sophomores develop. Zuby and Udeh would’ve been fierce juniors! (No sr season after winning the championship and jumping to the pros a year early) lol

@dylans I agree, I think they were going to become a great tandem.

@wissox

Like Dylans mentioned I was excited for the Udeh, Zuby development. Hunter probably makes us a better team so how can i complain too much? It still makes me mad though.

I'm very interested to see if Hunter lives up to it.

@BeddieKU23 As much as I can't stand the guy, he's going to be a great fit on the team.

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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@wissox

Like Dylans mentioned I was excited for the Udeh, Zuby development. Hunter probably makes us a better team so how can i complain too much? It still makes me mad though.

I'm very interested to see if Hunter lives up to it.

Wish we could have retained one of them but I get it from the perspective of the kids.

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

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Lovely news.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

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Lovely news.

Stuff is lining up with what I heard. Hopefully we survived the weekend remaining the leader.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

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Lovely news.

Stuff is lining up with what I heard. Hopefully we survived the weekend remaining the leader.

I don’t wanna discount Miami at all but I could see him taking that visit to keep the good relationship between Team final and UM.

Some cuse fan dm'ed trilly and trilly said bethea committed to a school

Trilly just said it’s over. We’ll see how it goes…would love having on the team. But the portal will be useful and I believe we’ll have one of Morris or Jackson on the team alongside Dajuan.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Trilly just said it’s over. We’ll see how it goes…would love having on the team. But the portal will be useful and I believe we’ll have one of Morris or Jackson on the team alongside Dajuan.

kinda feels like Miami if he decided today? either way the flory rodeo proved that anything can happen

@TYOHawk :fa-lock:

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk :fa-lock:

Hope so. I’m kind of getting the feel of Miami.

I think Miami selling him on playing PG was a big deal.

So Bethea visits Miami and cancels his future visits, then says he has made a decision. Not super encouraging, but maybe…just maybe….that trip to Miami was a vacation.

It's over, staff was informed.

@BShark miami?

Vernon saying he committed to Miami on the visit.

Disappointing for sure. But if we have Juan next year at PG, the position Bethea wants to try and play.. well I'm happy we have Juan then.

Hey congrats to Laranega at least Bethea didnt commit to a ratfaced schmuck [or his vile spawn].

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

Hey congrats to Laranega at least Bethea didnt commit to a ratfaced schmuck [or his vile spawn].

They tried but he doesn't want to play with Flagg. Shot volume concerns.

Unfortunate but the staff is capable of pivoting. Curious who the next options are going to be, doubt Dylan harper comes here lol

@BShark Is Flagg a silent commit? (Or did I miss something?) Late Night visit scares a recruit away? Seems a bit pessimistic if he actually wanted to be a Jayhawk. I’ll just chop it up to a recruiting loss. No malcontents!

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark Is Flagg a silent commit? (Or did I miss something?) Late Night visit scares a recruit away? Seems a bit pessimistic if he actually wanted to be a Jayhawk. I’ll just chop it up to a recruiting loss. No malcontents!

Believed to be a Duke lean. They apparently tried to get involved with Bethea but were turned away because of it.

Well if you give me the choice I’ll take Flagg every day and twice on Sunday. I’m a broken record on this but outside of Flory and Flagg I’d rather go portal for any needs. Youth doesn’t get it done nowadays.

is the final in home bethea visit a "thanks for recruiting me" or a Hail Mary.

@rcjhdraft no longer happening.

Labaron Philon visiting. NOW THERE IS A BILL SELF GUARD.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Labaron Philon visiting. NOW THERE IS A BILL SELF GUARD.

Chris beard in there deep?

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Labaron Philon visiting. NOW THERE IS A BILL SELF GUARD.

Chris beard in there deep?

So is Bill. Been hanging around on this one just in case.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Labaron Philon visiting. NOW THERE IS A BILL SELF GUARD.

Chris beard in there deep?

So is Bill. Been hanging around on this one just in case.

Seems better than v miller. Hopefully this is one of those recruitments where we ratchet up the pressure and the other competition is left in the dust

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Labaron Philon visiting. NOW THERE IS A BILL SELF GUARD.

Chris beard in there deep?

So is Bill. Been hanging around on this one just in case.

Seems better than v miller. Hopefully this is one of those recruitments where we ratchet up the pressure and the other competition is left in the dust

I think he's a good fit as a player for Bill Self.

I know we have negative views about Bryce Thompson but Bill liked him a lot and tried to keep him. Think of a mix of Bryce and Dajuan Harris for Philon. Maybe some Marcus Garrett in there too.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Labaron Philon visiting. NOW THERE IS A BILL SELF GUARD.

Chris beard in there deep?

So is Bill. Been hanging around on this one just in case.

Seems better than v miller. Hopefully this is one of those recruitments where we ratchet up the pressure and the other competition is left in the dust

I think he's a good fit as a player for Bill Self.

I know we have negative views about Bryce Thompson but Bill liked him a lot and tried to keep him. Think of a mix of Bryce and Dajuan Harris for Philon. Maybe some Marcus Garrett in there too.

Can't imagine anyone would be mad with that. A dajuan who can get his own on the level that Bryce was advertised at is a pretty easy nba player. Hell just a taller dajuan in general is great.

BILL SELF

Steal Flagg by any means. Drop the bag Adidas

that switch gif being used by trilly doesn't make sense for just some "visits"

The whole Coaching staff was out Monday to see Flagg- - & McNeeley & Queen. Not sure why with Queen sounds like were not really in that , but it's ok. - -Would be nice id w could pull McNeeley from under Indiana return the favor for them stealing one of ours.- - -Anyways they seen all three & then seen Flagg by himself later in the day - -Coach is all in for sure

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

that switch gif being used by trilly doesn't make sense for just some "visits"

Nobody has a clue. Just people throwing out every single idea possible to see what sticks.

hmmm, is that smoke I see over thee - on the horizon? - -is it Flagg smoke ? - or is it Harper Smoke ?- - usually when there is smoke - -there's FIRE

Rakease Passmore will visit KU. Hasn't been reported yet.

@BShark Really like him. Talk about recruiting athletes...

@BShark

Oh wow didn't expect us to be getting in here. Hopefully not too late..

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark

Oh wow didn't expect us to be getting in here. Hopefully not too late..

Arkansas leads, LSU 2nd. Straight from the source. Added that if KU gives him a commit-able offer for 24 (he had one for 23, but was unable to reclass) it would be "hard to say no" so things could change quickly and we all know KU usually puts on a great visit.

Made Emmanuel Stephens cut to 5. Arizona, Miami, Michigan and USC are the other 4. Not an elite prospect so with this list he clearly doesn't care much about early PT I'd think.

Made Akier Ali cut of 5 , 6'8 Wing from IMG Academy Fl :- - Kentucky , Arkansas , -- Arizona St , - Alabama , - -& KU

@BShark

Reminds me a bit of MJ Rice. Some Och vibes. Heck of an athlete

@BeddieKU23 forgot, where did MJ go?

@Crimsonorblue22 NC State (hometown area of Durham, where he should have probably gone in the first place)

@DanR

Good thing you knew, I had forgot he landed there

Made final 5 for Amier Ali , - - - 6'8 wing - -other Schools : - -Ala - - Ark - - ASU - -UK - - & KU. - in process of sitting up visits

Liam McNeeley is deciding between indiana and Kansas, he canceled his Texas visit.

Deciding between Indiana and Indiana tbh

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Deciding between Indiana and Indiana tbh

Yeah kind of annoying to be used as window dressing for this

Bethea picked Miami yesterday. Wrong choice but to each their own

Portal is the best recruiting tool now.

Maybe but getting good recruits as freshmen is still a good tool and think the best approach is to balance that with the portal. Yes, there is a risk of them leaving, but feel like in general a freshman recruit has a better change of eventually breaking the starting lineup than if we have a 10th man who was a transfer. If they see the path for them, they will probably stick around a place like KU and if they don't, then it is not a loss if they leave. Udeh didn't leave until he was going to be burried on the bench behind Hunter and we aren't going to get a transfer of the caliber every year

@MR11 That irritates me about Udeh. I guess the proposition of having to earn minutes ran him off. And if that little bit of adversity was all it took to run him off, I massively misread the guy (thus the irritation at myself). I genuinely thought he would be a player you could build a team around by his Jr. year. If Hunter is really all it took to run him off, I doubt he reaches the potential I thought he had. -maybe that’s just my bad talent evaluation, but I really though Udeh was going to be great.

@MR11 I think it is best to go after freshmen in 40-100 ranking range as they will be more patient to learn and develop.

Higher ranking kids are looking for instant gratification, which is totally acceptable for their viewpoint but difficult to achieve at KU under Bill Self unless you are in Joel/Wiggins/Rush category.

@dylans

Agree about Udeh. Think he has a handler that made this difficult to overcome when it came to the Hunter situation. It's rampant across the nation as far as running from adversity goes and the rules allow you a 1 time free run. I find it difficult myself to root for him now that he went to a conference foe and we may play against him 2 plus times over the next several years. Same for Bryce Thompson who left for Oklahoma St it's just weird. I wish them the best but that's about it.

If anyone of you were in position for a huge promotion that you felt you had worked hard for and the company went with an outside hire instead you'd be updating your resume and you know it. I guarantee you wouldn't be like "you know what, just a little bit of adversity I need to overcome."

I really don't blame Udeh at all. The reality is that there were going to be 10 minutes to compete for at KU (potentially for two years). Or 25-30 somewhere else. I do agree it is unfortunate he stayed in conference because we know what he could become. Everyone is only mad because he's got the potential to be really, really good lol.

The transfer portal is a huge reason that KU Football is where it is at today. Do we think our transfers are a big bunch of wusses who ran away from adversity? Or did they not feel like their previous school was giving them the best opportunity to showcase their talents? Why would we want Gage Keys or Craig Young? Total losers who ran away from adversity. /s

@Kcmatt7

No doubt it's a business-like deal here. I don't blame Udeh at all, the rules allow him to do what he did, but it doesn't stop me from being disappointed in the outcome even if Hunter makes us a better team this year. My disappointment probably is an emotional attachment to watching guys grow and develop at KU, rooting them along through the years (and that's really becoming an extinct thing to look forward to), only to see them leave at the speed of light when something didn't go their way. It's hard to adjust sometimes to the new way when your fandom is partly centered upon the kids themselves.

It's not like KU didn't need one of Udeh/Zuby still but it is what it is.

@BeddieKU23 I definitely agree with being disappointed we couldn't convince one of them to stay and see the long-term opportunity. I really figured we'd convince one of them to stay under the idea that they'd be competing for a Natty and NIL money would be there.

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

If anyone of you were in position for a huge promotion that you felt you had worked hard for and the company went with an outside hire instead you'd be updating your resume and you know it. I guarantee you wouldn't be like "you know what, just a little bit of adversity I need to overcome."

I really don't blame Udeh at all. The reality is that there were going to be 10 minutes to compete for at KU (potentially for two years). Or 25-30 somewhere else. I do agree it is unfortunate he stayed in conference because we know what he could become. Everyone is only mad because he's got the potential to be really, really good lol.

The transfer portal is a huge reason that KU Football is where it is at today. Do we think our transfers are a big bunch of wusses who ran away from adversity? Or did they not feel like their previous school was giving them the best opportunity to showcase their talents? Why would we want Gage Keys or Craig Young? Total losers who ran away from adversity. /s

i really didn't blame Udeh or Zuby actually either one for going through the portal. Hated to lose them. Your right really wish he would of went to Duke instead on in Conference. - -Hope nothing but the best for him, hope he does well - yet were gonna be fine

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

If anyone of you were in position for a huge promotion that you felt you had worked hard for and the company went with an outside hire instead you'd be updating your resume and you know it. I guarantee you wouldn't be like "you know what, just a little bit of adversity I need to overcome."

I really don't blame Udeh at all. The reality is that there were going to be 10 minutes to compete for at KU (potentially for two years). Or 25-30 somewhere else. I do agree it is unfortunate he stayed in conference because we know what he could become. Everyone is only mad because he's got the potential to be really, really good lol.

The transfer portal is a huge reason that KU Football is where it is at today. Do we think our transfers are a big bunch of wusses who ran away from adversity? Or did they not feel like their previous school was giving them the best opportunity to showcase their talents? Why would we want Gage Keys or Craig Young? Total losers who ran away from adversity. /s

Not sure about your company, but mine did hire new people every year in my position. - I outworked them all and run the company now. You have stated time and again you do not like adversity to overcome. Switch jobs when it gets hard - “keeping you nose to the grindstone is a republican lie” KCMatt. I would not hire you, but I understand where you come from.

@dylans I doubt you could afford me anyways.

Does anyone like adversity? I'm imagining someone at work and along comes adversity and they're like heck yeah here we go some adversity this is awesome

@FarmerJayhawk Those who believe strongly enough in the philosophical views of Fyodor Dostoyevsky could be said to "like adversity." However, this all comes down to which specific emotions that one registers qualify as "liking" something.

Adversity in pay per performance jobs means someone can get a bonus by reducing labor cost and do nothing themselves while everyone else has to make it work. It's not labor versus management but labor versus stockholders.

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Bill got his Juan replacement. Gets a year to understudy too. Good stuff.

just seen this on 247 - - must of just committed tonight ? - - Awesome -- -# 27 ranked in the class

Get me Passmore next and I’m walking on the moon.

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

If anyone of you were in position for a huge promotion that you felt you had worked hard for and the company went with an outside hire instead you'd be updating your resume and you know it. I guarantee you wouldn't be like "you know what, just a little bit of adversity I need to overcome."

I really don't blame Udeh at all. The reality is that there were going to be 10 minutes to compete for at KU (potentially for two years). Or 25-30 somewhere else. I do agree it is unfortunate he stayed in conference because we know what he could become. Everyone is only mad because he's got the potential to be really, really good lol.

The transfer portal is a huge reason that KU Football is where it is at today. Do we think our transfers are a big bunch of wusses who ran away from adversity? Or did they not feel like their previous school was giving them the best opportunity to showcase their talents? Why would we want Gage Keys or Craig Young? Total losers who ran away from adversity. /s

Not sure about your company, but mine did hire new people every year in my position. - I outworked them all and run the company now. You have stated time and again you do not like adversity to overcome. Switch jobs when it gets hard - “keeping you nose to the grindstone is a republican lie” KCMatt. I would not hire you, but I understand where you come from.

It also very much depends on priorities. Most companies have a much larger hiring budget than retention budget so it's frequently in a worker's best interest to keep job hopping to bump up their salary. I also realize that's not the mindset a lot of boomers and older Gen X'ers have, but that's how the modern corporate American workplace has evolved over the past couple of generations with younger Gen X'ers, Millennials, and Zoomers. There's positives and negatives to each of those mentalities.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Get me Passmore next and I’m walking on the moon.

I'd pass out. Dream fits for Bill.

good size for PG, needs to work on his 3 pt shot looks like though 31.4 % - -but can score on three levels good to see

Fantastic pivot from the staff

Nice, I'm a big fan of 6'4'' point guards

@TYOHawk also don't write off Flagg

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk also don't write off Flagg

Honestly think he would be the biggest get for us since Wiggs if possible.

Film is nice, perimeter shot is a weakness it looks that needs improvement. Great size for the backcourt, will be interesting to see how this one develops. Looks like an ideal 2 way player that Bill covets.

Very surprised he popped after the visit but good job by the staff to pivot fast after the Bethea mess.

Swing for Flagg and if you get lucky there you landed the biggest fish in HS recruiting in many years.

@dylans That comparison is absurd considering Udeh's career only had 3 years left, and potentially he would have had only one to get lots of playing time. I am pretty sure yours has lasted longer, and I doubt you ever had to outwork the very best candidate in the country. (But definitely congrats for making it to the top!)

@FarmerJayhawk So, I wonder if the kids at Branson Academy go to the septugenarian country music performances?

@mayjay I hear the a cappella group Six and the roller coasters at Silver Dollar City are real hits with the youths

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@dylans I doubt you could afford me anyways.

Let me guess. I’m assuming you’re fairly young - less than 35 and recently married. You switched jobs a few years back, which implies you’re not a legacy so name recognition is out for pay bumps. Also you had to switch jobs to get a pay raise so you’re not at the top of the pay scale. Average accountant salaries are about 55k, I assume you’re good at your job and earn 6 figures. You work for someone; not self employed , but that caps Income. Your moniker implies you may be in the KC Kansas area, if so less than 8% of households make 200k per year. Given your stance on overcoming adversity I figure you’d last until it got hot in July at best. 3-4 months pay at 16k per month I can handle. But you’d have to be in the top 5% performance wise to command that level of pay. Let me know if you’re interested and qualified.

Ok, so I'm asking this question and not trying to be a smart ass or anything close BUT just a serious innocent question ? opinion. So don't take it the wrong way, Just really curious Does anyone REALLY think we have a legit shot at Cooper Flagg ? - -Or is his visit just a courtesy visit and he just taking using up his free official visits?

Like I said I would love to have Flagg for sure, I just really think though we have about of much chance of him coming here as me becoming the Pope tomorrow. - -just fel he is a Duke lock, Duke has been his School that he has wanted forever, just can't see why he would change his mind

Somebody change my mind , reasons why he chooses us intead of the School h has wanted or like forever.

@jayballer67 absolutely we have a shot. KU always NAILS visits, and we have the best coach in the sport. Never doubt these guys on the trail.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 absolutely we have a shot. KU always NAILS visits, and we have the best coach in the sport. Never doubt these guys on the trail.

Hard to doubt Bill after the theft we saw last night.

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@dylans I doubt you could afford me anyways.

Let me guess. I’m assuming you’re fairly young - less than 35 and recently married. You switched jobs a few years back, which implies you’re not a legacy so name recognition is out for pay bumps. Also you had to switch jobs to get a pay raise so you’re not at the top of the pay scale. Average accountant salaries are about 55k, I assume you’re good at your job and earn 6 figures. You work for someone; not self employed , but that caps Income. Your moniker implies you may be in the KC Kansas area, if so less than 8% of households make 200k per year. Given your stance on overcoming adversity I figure you’d last until it got hot in July at best. 3-4 months pay at 16k per month I can handle. But you’d have to be in the top 5% performance wise to command that level of pay. Let me know if you’re interested and qualified.

I'm available for a 200k+ per year job. I had one of those hand held calculators once years ago, but the battery crapped out on me. Can i train AI to do my work? :)

I love Adidas. That is all.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 absolutely we have a shot. KU always NAILS visits, and we have the best coach in the sport. Never doubt these guys on the trail.

that's very true, seems when Bill goes all in - - -Bill goes all in , If we could somehow pull the rabbit out of the hat -- land him would be beyond Awesome. Doesn't hurt he is coming on late night, seems to always leave an impression in recruiting. - -Only bad thing is Duke gets the last visit -fingers crossed

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@dylans I doubt you could afford me anyways.

Let me guess. I’m assuming you’re fairly young - less than 35 and recently married. You switched jobs a few years back, which implies you’re not a legacy so name recognition is out for pay bumps. Also you had to switch jobs to get a pay raise so you’re not at the top of the pay scale. Average accountant salaries are about 55k, I assume you’re good at your job and earn 6 figures. You work for someone; not self employed , but that caps Income. Your moniker implies you may be in the KC Kansas area, if so less than 8% of households make 200k per year. Given your stance on overcoming adversity I figure you’d last until it got hot in July at best. 3-4 months pay at 16k per month I can handle. But you’d have to be in the top 5% performance wise to command that level of pay. Let me know if you’re interested and qualified.

If you reeeeally want to know I’m 30 and I make $150k. Let me know if you end up needing an accountant in that pay range. I’m pretty good.

@Kcmatt7 @dylans

Could you both please get together somewhere and just measure? We need to move on..... 🫣

@mayjay said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 @dylans

Could you both please get together somewhere and just measure? We need to move on..... 🫣

Sorry everyone, I knew better and did it anyways lol. When’s the season start?

@mayjay Usually you’re just snark with no substance, but that is hilarious.

@Kcmatt7 - Some people see Mount Everest and try to climb it. Other people are more sensible and take the road around the mountain. Udeh is going around the mountain, the greats go over.

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@mayjay said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 @dylans

Could you both please get together somewhere and just measure? We need to move on..... 🫣

Sorry everyone, I knew better and did it anyways lol. When’s the season start?

Don't worry soon enough we'll be back to the sky is falling, Harris can't shoot, Hunter isn't worth the money, Elmarko was really a 5 star recruit?, KJ should play the 3, Bill can't coach, Kevin is Kevin, Timberlake is supposed to be the greatest shooter since the beginning of time and can't piss in the ocean, why can't the Aussie play more, Mcdowell is too small, Zach shouldn't redshirt and why did all the talent go to Christian and not rub off on Parker. Sound about right?:beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:

@BeddieKU23 I’m starting to think maybe KJ at the 2…

Larry Bird and Michael Jordan for example. Neither made any changes when things got really hard. Which is why Bird is Bobby Knight’s greatest success and MJ only retired when his basketball career was done.

If Udeh stayed at KU he'd be stuck in a cable car, maybe for 2 yrs. I really wanted to see him develop, hard to develop getting hunter's mop up minutes. Dude needs to play. When Hunter got here there was a lot of talk it was for 2 yrs.

@benshawks08 Just put him at PG and move Juan to his natural off the ball position.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Larry Bird and Michael Jordan for example. Neither made any changes when things got really hard. Which is why Bird is Bobby Knight’s greatest success and MJ only retired when his basketball career was done.

This deserved a larger audience.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@mayjay said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Kcmatt7 @dylans

Could you both please get together somewhere and just measure? We need to move on..... 🫣

Sorry everyone, I knew better and did it anyways lol. When’s the season start?

Don't worry soon enough we'll be back to the sky is falling, Harris can't shoot, Hunter isn't worth the money, Elmarko was really a 5 star recruit?, KJ should play the 3, Bill can't coach, Kevin is Kevin, Timberlake is supposed to be the greatest shooter since the beginning of time and can't piss in the ocean, why can't the Aussie play more, Mcdowell is too small, Zach shouldn't redshirt and why did all the talent go to Christian and not rub off on Parker. Sound about right?:beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:

Dam you nailed that. I'm trying to think of ANY you might of missed - - -hmmmmm, NOPE I think that pretty well got it covered. -- - Good looking out lmao

Indiana fans acting like mcneeley is Jesus

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Indiana fans acting like mcneeley is Jesus

And he’s really not that guy. I feel fairly comfortable saying Furph will end up the better player.

Yeah I'm pretty low on McNeeley. If we get him w/e, hope it works out. If Indiana gets him that's fine.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Yeah I'm pretty low on McNeeley. If we get him w/e, hope it works out. If Indiana gets him that's fine.

You know my preferable target is for us if we take a wing.

Getting excited about Passmore, hopefully Gangster Bill lands that visit and closes

He’s my ideal wing target. Last two wings Bill had with 40 inch verticals went in the first round.

Passmore does a lot of Och type things for sure. Multi-year guy but athletes like that you can at least get on the floor early if the effort is there.

:)

Passmore would be a great name for a pointgod.

@dylans I was going to ask if he is as unselfish as his name says.

So just how Serious are we in on Rakease ? - Honest question, just haven't heard that much on him. We got a good shot , at him or is it more like a hope and a prayer ?

Passmore cancelled his visit to Arkansas

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Passmore cancelled his visit to Arkansas

I think a BOOM is needed here. This to me is big time, He cancels his visit to Arkansas, and instead is visiting KU. Arkansas is the School I was worried about with him. For me I think this improves our chances about 30 % higher - - ROCK CHALK

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Passmore cancelled his visit to Arkansas

Oh my!

Not only did he cancel his visit to Arkansas, he will visit KU next week. Swain on 247 put in a CB for him to land at KU. Big time move here

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Not only did he cancel his visit to Arkansas, he will visit KU next week. Swain on 247 put in a CB for him to land at KU. Big time move here

He just about did a Julian Wright the other day. Staff always does super great on OVs, fully expect this one to end in our favor.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Not only did he cancel his visit to Arkansas, he will visit KU next week. Swain on 247 put in a CB for him to land at KU. Big time move here

He just about did a Julian Wright the other day. Staff always does super great on OVs, fully expect this one to end in our favor.

that would be nice

Exactly how many Scholi's will we have for 2024 ?

Flory and Passmore both gotta be top 10 athletes in this class

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory and Passmore both gotta be top 10 athletes in this class

Agree. Passmore has a 46'' vertical. He also had an insane dunk on Flory in AAU.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory and Passmore both gotta be top 10 athletes in this class

Agree. Passmore has a 46'' vertical. He also had an insane dunk on Flory in AAU.

For anyone who hasn’t seen the Flory dunk..it’s the first one in the video below

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@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory and Passmore both gotta be top 10 athletes in this class

Agree. Passmore has a 46'' vertical. He also had an insane dunk on Flory in AAU.

For anyone who hasn’t seen the Flory dunk..it’s the first one in the video below

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@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory and Passmore both gotta be top 10 athletes in this class

Agree. Passmore has a 46'' vertical. He also had an insane dunk on Flory in AAU.

For anyone who hasn’t seen the Flory dunk..it’s the first one in the video below

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He’s gotta be our most athletic wing recruit since Josh or Wiggs honestly. Just a ridiculous leaper

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory and Passmore both gotta be top 10 athletes in this class

Agree. Passmore has a 46'' vertical. He also had an insane dunk on Flory in AAU.

For anyone who hasn’t seen the Flory dunk..it’s the first one in the video below

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That dude is super high on both of them. He comped Passmore to Benedict mathurin and he's talked about how flory is a Giannis level athlete.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory and Passmore both gotta be top 10 athletes in this class

Agree. Passmore has a 46'' vertical. He also had an insane dunk on Flory in AAU.

A 46 inch vertical is just nuts, I might have 6 and that scares me lol

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/cassidy-s-takeaways-hoop-exchange-fall-festival ↗

Only coaching staff he mentioned was ours..

Sounds like KU has a decent chance at Flagg and is in less than optimal position with McNeeley. Any chance they want to continue to play together?

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

Sounds like KU has a decent chance at Flagg and is in less than optimal position with McNeeley. Any chance they want to continue to play together?

Hopefully the Duke claws aren't so deep since that's his dreamy school. My worry is that he's entertained KU enough to get us excited but secretly already knowing where he's going and just enjoying the visits as every kid should. KU will put on a great visit for him this weekend and roll out the red carpet. I hear our NIL is very enticing and robust here as well.

He visits Duke after the KU visit which is the biggest worry even if KU knocks this out of the park. We'll see how it plays out I guess. Would be the biggest recruiting victory in some time if Self and co can close.

Hope Bill is charming and Scheyer comes off as a turd. Undoubtedly Flaggs childhood dream pictured Coach K at the helm.

@approxinfinity

He still has his claws in that program. Probably will be there when Flagg appears on campus for his visit.

@BeddieKU23 ding ding ding….

The Vernon’s of the world gotta string people along because Flagg does like KU and Self but there is no chance he comes here. I’ll eat my words and gladly be wrong but I confirmed again today and Flagg is 100% Duke. He ain’t coming to Kansas. Not even dork face Scheyer can mess this up

@kuballin10 Not sure he even takes the visit

@BShark - won’t take the KU visit?

@kuballin10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 ding ding ding….

Not even dork face Scheyer can mess this up.

Well I’d like to propose that anytime someone mentions someone’s looks that they be required to post a picture of themselves and then we can make comments about your looks!!

@wissox lol I’m worse than dork face Scheyer I’ll admit that!

@kuballin10 I believe it because I always thought you were a dork without even knowing how you look!!

Wiggs was thought to be a UK/FSU battle. Joel was thought to be a Florida/UCLA lean. Get em on campus and see where things go. He could decide to come or not but take the shot.

@TYOHawk He’s gotta get to campus first…..

@wissox said in 2024 Recruiting:

@kuballin10 I believe it because I always thought you were a dork without even knowing how you look!!

Haha no doubt!

Trilly saying Flagg canceled.

Only so much you can do..swoosh/grew up a Duke fan might’ve been too much to go up against.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Only so much you can do..swoosh/grew up a Duke fan might’ve been too much to go up against.

Gonna be annoying hearing duke fans jerk off about the "brotherhood"

@Gorilla72 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark - won’t take the KU visit?

Now that it's out yes. I posted too soon and didn't want to have this wrong. Looks like the floodgates opened on it.

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It’s no secret what happened

Happens much more often in football than basketball but there’s a lot of pressure not to visit certain places because the staff has a history of changing hearts and minds. Kansas is absolutely the top of that list.

I'm not heart broken, I mean we all knew that Flagg was a Moon shot. -- Having said that give me Flory , Philon - -& Passmore & I'll be fine.

I mean seriously w have seen how these Coach's that land all these one and dones have fared - Look at Calipari year after year after year he lands the Nations # 1 ranked recruiting class and what's he got from it ?

not really squat for what he has recruited, - Scheyer at Duke going down the same path-- -this part I love from that hated State --but I'll take their theme - - -SHOW ME

It's got a lot to do with Coaching and not where the kids are ranked. - -Let Bill have those guys - -see what happens. - -It's ok Bill gts those 15 ranked through 40-45 ranked kids and we STILL yr after yr challenge for the Championship - -I trust Bill. like I aid we ge the three I mentione plus portal or whatever--- we going to be just fine - - ROCK CHALK

@BShark recruiting is fluid and if anyone on this board gives you crap who cares. You’re right way more than you’re wrong and any info you provided…..I know people here appreciate.

I’ve only had inside info on 3 recruits. X Henry, Wiggs and Flagg. All weird one off situations through grapevine of knowing the right people from my playing days.

The guy I know is like “vacation together” tight with the Duke player so I knew it was over. The visit canceling just confirmed what he told me last week was lock step with the truth.

I may need to leverage some contacts more than I’d ever thought

@jayballer67 I’d rather have the top transfer like Hunter every year than high school recruits. Plenty of Selby’s and Cliff Alexander’s compared to Wiggs and others that were good right away

This is also the best to last year of the Covid year guys so the portal will be exceptionally well stocked again.

Haha, knew ratface would come through! As I said, there was nothing out there to believe they were serious about KU. Still would have been nice to see him on campus for the publicity.

@BeddieKU23 Unless you follow Vernon’s ect to tried to push we had a legit shot

If we would’ve gotten him on campus we had a legit shot. Hence the pressure to cancel that one and not the one to UConn ¯_(ツ)_/¯

@FarmerJayhawk Nah - we’d put on a great show like we always will but he was Duke all the way. Just selling clicks similar to Okafor and Jones about a decade ago…always Duke bound

@kuballin10 that was a fun one. Okafor liked KU better.

@FarmerJayhawk I didn’t hear that at all…seemed pretty happy at Duke winning a title

Bill LOVED tyus like his love for Juan

@kuballin10 yep, if Okafor instead of Jones would’ve been driving that bus they would’ve been Jayhawks

Now could be wrong but I was thinking I read somewhere - -- Rakease visit ends today doesn't it ? -- Thinking they wanted Flagg to be the only recruit for late night so they could focus just on him. - Is that true or is Passmore going to be here for late night also ?

@jayballer67 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Now could be wrong but I was thinking I read somewhere - -- Rakease visit ends today doesn't it ? -- Thinking they wanted Flagg to be the only recruit for late night so they could focus just on him. - Is that true or is Passmore going to be here for late night also ?

He will be at late night

Flagg is no longer visiting Kansas. Rakease gets in for his visit tomorrow. Flory and Philon will also be there.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flagg is no longer visiting Kansas. Rakease gets in for his visit tomorrow. Flory and Philon will also be there.

Maybe Flory & Philon will close the deal for us to come be their team mates

What are we looking at as far sa Scholi's for 24 being available. Any guesses ?

Passmore deciding next Wednesday I believe on 247 sports.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Passmore deciding next Wednesday I believe on 247 sports.

Correct. :)

Rakease to me looks like he already has a College frame. Pretty solid , Also loks to me like he has pretty quick release on his shot - - shot looks good to me.

@BShark KU lean?

Billy Richmond, 4* at Late night?

No, that's a mistake - -Richmond not going to be here tonight.

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark KU lean?

Things look pretty good for Passmore

Once we get Passmore, I’d say call it class.

Think Richmond will end up landing at Kentucky

@Gorilla72 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Billy Richmond, 4* at Late night?

Nope, false report from Jamie Shaw.

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark KU lean?

Looks good.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Once we get Passmore, I’d say call it class.

Ditto unless you get a Furphy late riser type of talent.

Any word on the recruits this past weekend?

I imagine things will be pretty private until Passmore announces on Wednesday.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

I imagine things will be pretty private until Passmore announces on Wednesday.

KU staff is pretty good about this.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

I imagine things will be pretty private until Passmore announces on Wednesday.

KU staff is pretty good about this.

Yeah they typically let the recruits have their moment.

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@BShark Lol this one’s OVA - Billy Packer

@TYOHawk kid looks sharp in jayhawk gear

247sports shows Rakease not committing until 5:30 tonight. Thought it was at 5

His just committed to Kansas

HAWKS

Travis saying with Rakease commit KU has now the 3 3 overall ranked clas for 24

Flory and Passmore we're going to see lobs for days next season

Not crazy excited about this one yet but he’s got a chance to be pretty good in 2 years

We got the two most athletic guys in this class. I trust Self to do the work with skill development.

And he has a 46 vertical wingspan rakease passmore

I screwed up my post. Travis said this commit now makes us the 3rd ranked class not 33rd lol

https://www.old.pointguardeyes.com/rakease-passmore ↗

Pretty detailed evaluation of his game

Was Passmores commitment predicated on getting past IARP decision?

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

Was Passmores commitment predicated on getting past IARP decision?

No, he committed Friday 3 hours into the visit.

@TYOHawk

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

Was Passmores commitment predicated on getting past IARP decision?

No, he committed Friday 3 hours into the visit.

@TYOHawk

If BShark says it..then it happened lol.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

Was Passmores commitment predicated on getting past IARP decision?

No, he committed Friday 3 hours into the visit.

@TYOHawk

If BShark says it..then it happened lol.

Didn't tell Self until later but was decided then around 11am CST. I won't have a connection this good on most recruitments lol.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

Was Passmores commitment predicated on getting past IARP decision?

No, he committed Friday 3 hours into the visit.

@TYOHawk

If BShark says it..then it happened lol.

Didn't tell Self until later but was decided then around 11am CST. I won't have a connection this good on most recruitments lol.

At this point I’m starting to think you work with Team Thad or Combine academy lol.

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@TYOHawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

Was Passmores commitment predicated on getting past IARP decision?

No, he committed Friday 3 hours into the visit.

@TYOHawk

If BShark says it..then it happened lol.

Didn't tell Self until later but was decided then around 11am CST. I won't have a connection this good on most recruitments lol.

At this point I’m starting to think you work with Team Thad or Combine academy lol.

DM'd you but no to both.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Not crazy excited about this one yet but he’s got a chance to be pretty good in 2 years

The key will be him sticking around long enough in this era to find out.

McNeely chose Indiana. Shocked. 😉

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I still don't believe it but I'm here for it, especially if it does end up true, which I hope it's true, please make it true. Scheyer could use a few hardships thrown his way since he took over the good ole boys club

Na , if there is a problem Johnnie Boy will make up while Cooper is their with all the other recruits for their so call craziness

@FarmerJayhawk Please explain or give context for the social media deficient like me.

In case anyone cares, Duke landed Cooper Flagg.

After reading this article Three Names for sure to keep an eye on even /track , these are 2025 recruits BUT was mentioned that ALL THREE strong possibilities to re classify to 2024.

Probably the most encouraging one , sounding like strong possibility would be, as we have , and was mentioned by an insider saying keep an eye on KU. heard his name mentioned before but he is 5 * - Darryn Peterson 6'6 SF from Arlington Virginia , just got through a little bit back signing a deal with Adidas -which Ku is their big name School , according to an insider when ask- -said keep an eye on KU.

Other one is Bryson Tiller , just visited us last weekend for the Missouri game and will be at the Indiana game this coming Saturday see us again although Indiana is also on the list , still another legit shot. - -6'9 PF from Atlanta

Third kid is Joson Shannon, didn't really give a lot on him just saying strong possibility of re classifying and KU heavy on him . - -ALL Three of these kids are strong towards re-classifying to 2024, and KU is right in the thick for all three

Then a fourth to watch is Bryson Tucker - -recently visited had been some talk about re classifying and joining KU mid Season but did't work out but wre still there with him also. - All four of these guy really talanted players

I would thin Bryson Tiller would be leaning KU's direction after watching team and coaches in action two weeks in a row. Any updates?

@COHawk

Bossi posted his camp doesn't talk much about recruiting at all and has a relationship with the family but he doesn't think he's in a rush and will likely take more visits after this pair. He is already 18. He thinks he might be a bit overranked at the moment and after digging again on the reclass stuff he thinks he sticks in the class of 25

@BeddieKU23 18 year old HS jr. Did he take a Covid year? 😂

@dylans

Re-did 5th grade a few times😂

All 3 signees are having fantastic Sr seasons so far. Philon and Passmore have only improved their games and raised their stock IMO. Very impressed with all 3 and very excited to see how they fit here.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

All 3 signees are having fantastic Sr seasons so far. Philon and Passmore have only improved their games and raised their stock IMO. Very impressed with all 3 and very excited to see how they fit here.

This is an elite class already. If they get another stud gord/wing as they plan, watch out.

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 18 year old HS jr. Did he take a Covid year? 😂

18 is only one year behind as a junior. Not that uncommon to see these days.

Any info on this kid , seen we made his final five Schools. Jeremiah Fears , 6'3 Combo ranked # 44 by 247. - -Has Illinois , KU , Michigan , Ole Miss & Providence. as his final five.

So anyone herd anything on him ? - Is KU actually involved or is it more like him on KU ? - What's his story ?

He's the brother of the kid at MSU who got shot several weeks ago.

Sonon re-classifying and visiting KU Feb 3rd

So Sonon going to be a no show - - - -again -this makes twice.-- Siad still planning visit possibly against K/State- -time to say Ehhh maybe not, -- Go 1000000000% more on Peterson

Looks like Tyson Grant-Foster is having a great year at Grand Canyon. Does he have any eligibility left? Looks like 2 years of medical red-shirt.

@Gorilla72 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Looks like Tyson Grant-Foster is having a great year at Grand Canyon. Does he have any eligibility left? Looks like 2 years of medical red-shirt.

I think he will be going the professional route after this season. He's Definitely on radars with the season he's had. Imagine there's a chance he could apply for a waiver if he really wanted to return

@Gorilla72 very happy for him

Joson Sanon to Arizona.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Joson Sanon to Arizona.

Man , and things just keep getting better and better. - -I know there was at least a little more then medium interest, seems like we just keep coming up missing lately.

Lots of players who played at a higher level will enter the portal after NCAAT. Perhaps a better caliber player. It will be interesting to see, especially Liam.

Guess Zona was willing to pay his ridiculous price. Good talent but have a feeling they overpaid as well

@jayballer67 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Joson Sanon to Arizona.

Man , and things just keep getting better and better. - -I know there was at least a little more then medium interest, seems like we just keep coming up missing lately.

He's a 3 and with Furphy likely coming back and Liam McNeely still likely, we'll be fine at the 3 next year.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Guess Zona was willing to pay his ridiculous price. Good talent but have a feeling they overpaid as well

His price was such that you could get a proven player in the portal for the same price or less. Indiana and KU both said no thank you.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Joson Sanon to Arizona.

Man , and things just keep getting better and better. - -I know there was at least a little more then medium interest, seems like we just keep coming up missing lately.

He's a 3 and with Furphy likely coming back and Liam McNeely still likely, we'll be fine at the 3 next year.

ya, your probably right. I agree with you on Furphy , just not feelin it as much with Mcneely now as I was

Watching a few minutes of Bidunga in the McDs practice scrimmage.

Only saw a few runs up and down the floor. Very springy! Left handed. Quick up the floor. Doesn’t have traditional big man size. At least not compared to a few other guys on the floor.

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Watching a few minutes of Bidunga in the McDs practice scrimmage.

Only saw a few runs up and down the floor. Very springy! Left handed. Quick up the floor. Doesn’t have traditional big man size. At least not compared to a few other guys on the floor.

Legit rim defender , very athletic-- - -still work in progress on offensive but improving

@rockchalkjayhawk

Definitely not as tall as some but will play bigger due to athleticism, has some advanced 2nd jump ability to him, "that bounce" you can't teach.

Definitely a slate to work with here. Not an OAD and hope we can develop him

I see off 247 that Ku picked up another CB prediction for McNeely -- -gives them 3 , threw me off at first also saw that had KU @ 60% & Indiana @ 40 % for him - -First I thought well wait, Indiana is who he just de-committed from, ten realized he could always change his mind and still go back I guess- don't think so but could.

For me though one of those CB'S was predicted by Swain , and his confidence level has really dropped--he did have a 6- - -now he listed down to a 1- -Tells me Swain is not thinking he lands here now.- Pretty telling for me anyways, the other 2 CB'S are from Maryland guys, projecting him coming to KU

Flory is frickin' fast

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Flory is frickin' fast

Has a couple of nice flush's -- -block and ya gets up the floor

Not the best start for Liam

@rcjhdraft he's use to a controlled game. You pass it u aren't getting it back.

@Texas-Hawk-10 Hope he picks up defensive positioning and the offense quick enough that he doesn’t get the quick hook all year

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Flory Bidunga is 6'7 without Shoes, 6'8.5 with, 9'1 standing reach with 7'2.5 wingpsan. This is from the Hoop Summit game he's competing in.

buckle up

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

buckle up

You hearing we are going after another incoming Freshman?

@Woodrow said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

buckle up

You hearing we are going after another incoming Freshman?

It's all over the place now but Philon's people are looking around.

I'd say more portal than anything, especially given Marko's likely return

Philon >>>ej unfortunately the eye of talent is waining

@kuballin10 they don't have much if anything to do with each other in this case

It will be a bummer if Philon bails.

@approxinfinity

Coaches bail, players bail. Guess it's now the norm we live in

@BeddieKU23 For me it makes the loyal cats like Harris all the more endearing, warts and all.

@dylans That loyalty would be why he’s decommit ting. Losing a better pg that can carry the progrum next year for a 5th year of 8 ppg and 6 assist….i mean how could we ever replace such quality production

@kuballin10 And if they can’t beat out that what does it say about the “superior” talent? 😂 keep up your narrative buddy.

And who says it's for sure done?

It is well known that Harris would be back this next year. Surely that isn’t the reason Philon is wavering. Hell Dejuan told me last year he was playing two more for KU and he doesn’t know me from Adam. Everyone knew Harris was coming back.

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

It will be a bummer if Philon bails.

Yup. We need to develop a PG. Oddly just read an old Self quote that said “he can play some point”. Wonder if Self had plans to use him as an off guard more than a PG? Weird.

But, that must mean we have a portal PG locked up?

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@approxinfinity said in 2024 Recruiting:

It will be a bummer if Philon bails.

Yup. We need to develop a PG. Oddly just read an old Self quote that said “he can play some point”. Wonder if Self had plans to use him as an off guard more than a PG? Weird.

But, that must mean we have a portal PG locked up?

Zeke can play some point. Elmarko probably gets some run there too so Philon would be competing with Elmarko for those minutes at the backup 1-2. That being said it's not a given he's decommitting.

Another option could be he just got news that Elmarko is officially staying? Can seee him being skeptical he will see the floor much in that scenario.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

And who says it's for sure done?

its not

@dylans

Agreed, I truly don't know if we will ever have guys like that again due to the landscape.

@dylans said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 For me it makes the loyal cats like Harris all the more endearing, warts and all.

OH GOD for bid, don't let certain people here , see you sayin that that would be total sacrilege lmao - -wait who said that lol

Bossi says Philon camp doesn't have 2nd thoughts but obviously there's no way to know 100%

@kuballin10 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@dylans That loyalty would be why he’s decommit ting. Losing a better pg that can carry the progrum next year for a 5th year of 8 ppg and 6 assist….i mean how could we ever replace such quality production

boy you are so spot on lol, I mean you got it nailed. I'm still trying to figure out how the hell we can replace you

kind of like what Dylans was saying, if a player isn't willing to compete or beat out the other Pg then what's that say. Prove your better, settle it on the floor. to many feel they should be entitled -- you want Juan's spot beat him in competition --Don't get Scarred now

If he stays Great---if he leaves we will be fine

It wouldn’t be a Kansas recruiting summer without some chaos. I predict the chaos hasn’t even begun.

Oops, hit send too soon!

Crazy scenarios:

— Hunter gets an offer from a pro team in Greece in August and leaves

— Dajuan is lured back to Missourah!

— KJ decides to go pro in rodeo

And we will do some September recruiting to fill the roster! Ha.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Bossi says Philon camp doesn't have 2nd thoughts but obviously there's no way to know 100%

Philon might not but someone around him does. I know coaching staffs that have been contacted. It's early/preliminary at this stage.

I trust Bill to hopefully smooth over these issues. Philon is a real talent.

@BShark

Worth doing what you can to make it work

Bossi now saying there might be legs to Philon. Will see how it goes.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

Bossi now saying there might be legs to Philon. Will see how it goes.

I think he is lagging today, no disrespect as he tries to cover everything.

Welcome AJ Storr!

Athlete!
Hope passamore is good with sitting for 1 year because with Storr and Griffen we will be a bit log jammed at the wing

Storr! He is fun to watch. Nice addition. Who knows who’s next!

They all seem to play the same position so far?

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Storr! He is fun to watch. Nice addition. Who knows who’s next!

They all seem to play the same position so far?

Rylan griffen is next

Maybe I missed it. Is Jordan Quintance on the KU radar? He’s only 16 (?) so he had 2 years NCAA ball at a minimum. 6’9” 4 or 5. He was committed to Kentucky. 5*

@Gorilla72

No mentions yet, we did make a run at him prior to his first commitment.

Reportedly has visited Louisville, could visit Memphis and may also go back to UK.

@Gorilla72 KU is not recruiting him. Nike paid his family to NOT visit KU the first time, is a rumor out there.

WOW thats all I got to say about reading about Nike.--- good player but ww are landing quality players. Were gonna be all right

Hardly knew ye Philon

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Hardly knew ye Philon

So he de-committed ?- - So maybe some substance to Acuff possibly ?

@jayballer67 I don’t think they’re really related. Lack of our guys in the portal probably moreso

Well I just aw a little tid bit I think.- -might add substance to Acuff.--Yesterday or last night I looked at player rankings and pulled up Acuff -he was of course ranked the # 4 ranked player, & in his list of Schools he had Kentucky -- - Michigan---& KU -- -all warm.

Tonight I looked him up in the rankings and he had ONE School listed as warm -- -and yes it was - - - - - - KU. - -The thing had switched for Kentucky & Michigan to Cool.-- Gotta believe umm ya things happening lol--- -them sneaky little devils----- ROCK HALK

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Hardly knew ye Philon

Uh oh. Dislike button. (For Philon, not Farmer)

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Hardly knew ye Philon

And we better get a PG in the door who can run Self’s system after Dajuan leaves. Elmarko doesn’t appear to me to be that guy. Although I do remember when Mario couldn’t dribble to half court without getting swiped…

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

Hardly knew ye Philon

And we better get a PG in the door who can run Self’s system after Dajuan leaves. Elmarko doesn’t appear to me to be that guy. Although I do remember when Mario couldn’t dribble to half court without getting swiped…

i THINK WE MIGHT HAVE HIM -- KID IS A STUD, AND BUILT , MERCY

Not really a surprise when you think about, he’s likely behind Juan, Mayo and Elmarko in the pecking order. I’m hearing it was mutual between both parties.

Dodging the perverbial bullet here. Just weeding out guys that don't really want to work for it. On his 3rd commitment of this cycle so yeah he's not worth another sentence.

@BeddieKU23 Auburn, Kansas - his two colleges his HS senior year. He could have 4 more schools on his resume before he’s done with college!

Sounds like Bama and Baylor are the main players here. Bama roster is sparse atm and it's home for him. Baylor is hiring his HS coach (has ramifications well beyond just him).

@dylans

I think you can bet the farm he'll move on a few more times. Really liked his potential as lead guard here but now I don't have to worry

@BShark

He wouldn't play at all at Baylor either. Roach and incoming stud Rob Wright + 2nd year Mario Little. He isn't going to find an easy roster. These kids SMH

Just curious, but has Philon officially been granted his release from the LOI?

Well, any news on Kugel yet? Still a Jayhawk as far as I can tell.

That’s probably the last piece of the puzzle, unless Hunter goes pro today.

Hunter announced his returning a while ago

@CasterTroy welcome to KU Buckets! Stay a while!

@approxinfinity 🤔

@SeanArcher welcome to KU Buckets! Stay a while! :)

McNeeley to UConn

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Recruiting:

McNeeley to UConn

Good for him - -wouldn't fit hee with the proven experienced wings we got coming in - - Were Good

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Kease is locked in. Not running from the grind at all. And believe me, other teams tried.

@BShark

Boy I had been worried on him for a while and was scared to ask..

@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark

Boy I had been worried on him for a while and was scared to ask..

Never been a doubt.

The main guy tied to him (will be here in Lawrence when Kease moves in) told me his phone was on fire when KU signed Storr and he politely told them all no chance. :)

For anyone looking into a peek behind the curtains about avoiding tampering allegations... He said there was a lot of like...parents of players on various programs reaching out for the coaching staff to gauge interest.

@BShark

Well for at least a year we got him locked in. Really want to see him grow here, big fan of his game but hard to even care now. I hope Bill still finds some kids that want to be at KU

@BeddieKU23 Two year plan but yes we will see.

@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 Two year plan but yes we will see.

Gladly take 2 yrs with no worries

fully realize it was all star game Flory - playing in Indiana and big jump to P-5 basketball, but finished really impressive -Flory finished with 34 points- - -22 rebounds - -& 3 blocked shots. Not a bad nights work

I'm super stoked about him. He's so excited, loves coach and ripe for learning! Got the tools!

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2024 Recruiting:

I'm super stoked about him. He's so excited, loves coach and ripe for learning! Got the tools!

Who?

@BShark flory

@BShark what do u think about him?

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark what do u think about him?

Athletic but not overly skilled. I don't expect too much early on.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2024 Recruiting:

@BShark what do u think about him?

Flory is going to be a strong rebounder and possibly a strong rim protector from day 1. His offensive game leaves a lot to be desired so him playing back up minutes to Hunter is a good role for Flory this year to maximize his strengths and hide his current weaknesses.

That dude would be in the rotation. My goodness

@BeddieKU23 what year is this guy? I saw in another thread that he play in the Greek Leauge? Is he even eligible?

@rockchalkwyo - he was born 2006, so he’s 18 now. I assume this year’s class not next. No idea regarding the pro issue.

woder how serious this might be. - Legit serious or just reaching out feelers ?

Sounds like some contact a while back but hasn't gone anywhere. I think we can go back to our day jobs now..

Dam 5 * Jeremiah Fear is re-opening his recruitment - -Originally committed to Illinois , but re-opening recruitment and -re-classifying to 2024. Chose Illinois over Providence , Ol Miss , Michigan - & KU

I think it would be to late for him here at KU right ? - -with the 2 guard we have here now , he should of committed to us from the get go , I don't think we try to recruit again for this year, & I don't think he would come here to play a reserve role this year do you ?

@jayballer67 Not sure if we could use him. Not sure why people would want to play for Underwood. He just doesn't seem like all that pleasant of a dude.

Fears' brother was playing for MSU when he got shot in Joliet, not fatally, but cost him the rest of the season.

Not many clues at the Champaign Room of why he backed out.

@wissox said in 2024 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 Not sure if we could use him. Not sure why people would want to play for Underwood. He just doesn't seem like all that pleasant of a dude.

Fears' brother was playing for MSU when he got shot in Joliet, not fatally, but cost him the rest of the season.

Not many clues at the Champaign Room of why he backed out.

I agree with you, earlier then ye we could have used him good player -- just don't think it fits now

Providence there

Got some high scoring guy from Northern Illinois David Coit. 5'11" guard who average 20 points per last year on a poor team. NIU is my grandmothers, wifes and nieces alma mater not that thats important to you but important to me.

@wissox said in 2024 Recruiting:

Got some high scoring guy from Northern Illinois David Coit. 5'11" guard who average 20 points per last year on a poor team. NIU is my grandmothers, wifes and nieces alma mater not that thats important to you but important to me.

I wonder what happened with NIU, whole team ended up in the portal. Their top 3 players ended up at Kansas, Wisconsin and...Georgia State. Guess that's just how it is for mid majors now.

@BShark Even though it's kind of a local school for me it's really under the radar here so really not sure why.