Aaron Rowe finally got his KU offer today. KU has uh, good connections on this one.

Was waiting for either him or Mikel Brown to get an offer. Think Rowe is from Columbia like Dajuan as well.

saw he's signed to WME for NIL too lol.

@TYOHawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Was waiting for either him or Mikel Brown to get an offer. Think Rowe is from Columbia like Dajuan as well.

Correct he knows Juan and CB etc

See where Coach Self is after Sebastian William Adams- -6'7 220 lb Forward out of Houston Texas , Ranked # 28

Other Schools involved are Texas , Texas A & M , Tenn - - -then KU. - - said seeing as how KU is the only Non SEC School listed he must be pretty serious about KU

I see Tyler Jackson is planning on a visit to KU # 16 ranked player and PG

4 star KingstonFleming @kingflemings has picked up an offer from Kansas

6 ranked Bryson Tiller, 6'9 PF out of Georgia is visiting KU this weekend for the game against Missouri. Sure picked a good one.

Next week he will visit Indiana when they host KU. So 2 visits to see KU in 2 weeks. Wonder if we are a serious player here

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

6 ranked Bryson Tiller, 6'9 PF out of Georgia is visiting KU this weekend for the game against Missouri. Sure picked a good one.

Next week he will visit Indiana when they host KU. So 2 visits to see KU in 2 weeks. Wonder if we are a serious player here

Bossi said he's a reclass candidate

@rcjhdraft

Interesting note there, I missed that, thanks.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@rcjhdraft

Interesting note there, I missed that, thanks.

Him and Sanon will both be at the Indiana game so hopefully we put on a show

KU trying to get involved with Khaman Maluach a 7'2 Center from the NBA Africa Academy. Duke, UK, UCLA also involved. Could reclass to 24 too

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

KU trying to get involved with Khaman Maluach a 7'2 Center from the NBA Africa Academy. Duke, UK, UCLA also involved. Could reclass to 24 too

Oh boy ,could be a war with Duke & UK

None of UK, Duke or UCLA like to play through their centers.

@Gorilla72 said in 2025 Recruiting:

None of UK, Duke or UCLA like to play through their centers.

No,not true. - - Everything went through UK"s big Double -- Double guy was it last yr or the yr before. I'll be dang if I can remember his name now UK's whole offense ran through him
,the transfer from West Virginia.

@jayballer67 Tshiebewe

Two years ago. I don’t believe it did last year. This year, UK has three 7 footers. I believe one is injured, 1 isn’t cleared and 1 is ineffective. So there’s that.

Some ball handling and ability to shoot the 3 in film. 230 pounds so needs the weight room. Expected to be a top prospect in which ever class

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

KU trying to get involved with Khaman Maluach a 7'2 Center from the NBA Africa Academy. Duke, UK, UCLA also involved. Could reclass to 24 too

Reclass was made official yesterday.

I watched some full FIBA games. Obviously he was extremely young going against full grown men. Definitely a project on offense. Defense alone is enough to make me want him lol.

@BShark

Thanks missed that reclass stuff. Not sure we'll be big in this recruitment given we have Flory.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@BShark

Thanks missed that reclass stuff. Not sure we'll be big in this recruitment given we have Flory.

I think we only take another big if Hunter leaves.

@BShark

Good point. I'm good with a 2nd year from Hunter so hopefully we don't need to go after another

Sebastian Williams-Adams (#21 overall ranked Jr) recapped his recent visit to KU. Texas A&M is also involved in this recruitment at this stage as took an

The environment was crazy," Williams-Adams said on Kansas. "Everybody is a Kansas fan out there. The fact that Allen Fieldhouse was packed during the holiday break made it feel like a professional environment. The team was prepared. They had a great shootaround, great scouting reports, and knew when to make the right adjustments when things did not work."

"The staff showed me the role they believe I would grow into," Williams-Adams continued. "They also showed me the culture of the team and the history of Kansas Basketball. It was nice to experience what the program stood for."

Williams-Adams says he does not plan on scheduling any official visits until the grassroots season comes to an end in July. He added that he does not have any additional unofficial visits planned at the moment and is unsure on a timeline for his commitment.

@BeddieKU23 which game, OU?

@Crimsonorblue22

Yale

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Sebastian Williams-Adams (#21 overall ranked Jr) recapped his recent visit to KU. Texas A&M is also involved in this recruitment at this stage as took an

The environment was crazy," Williams-Adams said on Kansas. "Everybody is a Kansas fan out there. The fact that Allen Fieldhouse was packed during the holiday break made it feel like a professional environment. The team was prepared. They had a great shootaround, great scouting reports, and knew when to make the right adjustments when things did not work."

"The staff showed me the role they believe I would grow into," Williams-Adams continued. "They also showed me the culture of the team and the history of Kansas Basketball. It was nice to experience what the program stood for."

Williams-Adams says he does not plan on scheduling any official visits until the grassroots season comes to an end in July. He added that he does not have any additional unofficial visits planned at the moment and is unsure on a timeline for his commitment.

Think I touched on him a bit here as well but :grinning_face:

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Important to note he is from Wichita originally. Mom still lives there.

@BShark

Yup, imagine he's a potential commit at some point. We shall see. Reminds me of KJ in the fact that he's so big but handles the ball. Seems like he will be positionless overall but be a good 4 man potentially.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@BShark

Yup, imagine he's a potential commit at some point. We shall see. Reminds me of KJ in the fact that he's so big but handles the ball. Seems like he will be positionless overall but be a good 4 man potentially.

Yeah, ideal 4 for us from a skill set perspective.

Does anyone know are we still recruiting Xavion Staton- -? - -A Seven foots from Las Vegas. -He has over 30 offers, thing going for us w was in on him quick. Kinda raw still on the offensive end but getting better and is really good defending the rim - Schools involved early - - Ku , UNLV , California , & Maybe Gonzaga. Anyone heard anymore on him or have w cooled ?

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@rcjhdraft said in 2025 Recruiting:

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In the enterview with Tipton he said he is tight with Flory, so there is that - - can't hurt.

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Hmmm

Notcommitted??

Thats a whole lot of Kansas swag

@kuballin10 if we pull acuff and griffen are you prepared to say the staff took care of business this cycle and not second guess that whenever we lose games?

@approxinfinity said in 2025 Recruiting:

@kuballin10 if we pull acuff and griffen are you prepared to say the staff took care of business this cycle and not second guess that whenever we lose games?

You already know the answer is no because he'll still complain about Harris.

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

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Yes, please. And I know this is off-topic, but how are we looking with Griffen, Brea, Kugel?

@KirkIsMyHinrich Griffen just waiting to make it public, TBD on Kugel, Brea backup to Kugel so I really doubt we get him

@approxinfinity said in 2025 Recruiting:

@kuballin10 if we pull acuff and griffen are you prepared to say the staff took care of business this cycle and not second guess that whenever we lose games?

LOL, let me answer-- I know - - I know---- pick me-- I know lol the answer to that one

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@approxinfinity said in 2025 Recruiting:

@kuballin10 if we pull acuff and griffen are you prepared to say the staff took care of business this cycle and not second guess that whenever we lose games?

You already know the answer is no because he'll still complain about Harris.

See- ---- ---Approxinfinity- -I told you I knew---everybody knows dang it

Reading is hard

@bskeet said in 2025 Recruiting:

Hmmm

Notcommitted??

yet

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@bskeet said in 2025 Recruiting:

Hmmm

Notcommitted??

yet

If he does or did commit, I'm not gonna have a cardiac as that's just way to long of time to hold on to the commit. Now not saying eh Couldn't stick BUT with the way College Sports has change and this dam NIL and tampering by schools, and how these young kids change their minds at the drop of hat- - -ya it's going to be a real challenge/surprise to actual see him take the floor at Ku in 25- -Loooooooong ways to go before we get there. It' would be nice BUT I'm not holding my breath at the end result. - -Whateve we happens e will be fine.- - I'm more excited to see and hope Griffin comits.

That would make a trio of really good quality players, Mayo-- -Storr----& Griffin. -- I'm not adding Kugel at this point, as there seems to be a lot of uncertainty right now about eligibility maybe - -Hope so, w shall see though ROCK CHALK

@approxinfinity Recruiting wise they will have knocked it out of the park for sure.

Now what Bill does with those players this year and how they form the team (style of play and who plays what minutes) will ultimately determine if it is a success or not.

As @Texas-Hawk-10 alluded to already part of the downfall in the rotations will be the amount of minutes d2 plays and how he performs. Hoping he steps up this year because last year from the eye test seemed like his worst year. Wonder if he was hurt honestly….

Just curious why Acuff would feel the need to post that to the whole world if things were buttoned up. Smells like a counter-offer is on the table.

I'm wondering if he's asking for more than any freshman has ever been given... leaving the staff to contemplate the implications of putting so much stock in an unproven player (at this level).

It's one thing to put a high 6-figure package together for a transfer whose performance has been validated with stats against at least Div1 or even P1 competition.. Seems harder to make the case for a player out of high school, no matter how high you (or others) are on the guy.

Grady or Wiggins (worth it) + Selby or Alexander (not) = risk.

@bskeet

Kids will be kids. I see this as playing the game.

Acuff had some heavy hitters after him before KU got this visit + momentum that he may commit to the good guys. UK and Calipari were heavily involved prior to his falling out at UK the last month and I doubt its coincidence that there's been this change in his recruitment. Now Cal goes to Arkansas that also has big NIL so yeah you can imagine this recruitment isn't over. Michigan also has a new coach and there's rumor he could give look at them as well.

Getting a commitment this early is cool but there is zero assurance he'd stick for that duration (however long it may be).

@BeddieKU23 So it’s like eBay and KU is winning with 5 minutes left - it’s nice, but doesn’t mean much. Wild free agency period.

Acuff to visit Arkansas 😂

@BeddieKU23 Well, that's disappointing.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Acuff to visit Arkansas 😂

You should of figured- - that was coming. I had heard some thought he verbaled the weekend he was here .If IF he did, that's quite a bit to ask this far in advance unless he is just overwhelmed and in total aww with the School.

That's a long time for a kid especially a kid of that stature/ ranking to stay loyal to a school.-Especially verbal's aren't squat. You know these other Schools are going to stay on him , and stay on him hard.

I can't blame the kid for taking aas many visits as they allow -- use to be five, I think that may have changed now. I'm not going to be a hater if he goes elsewhere---good luck----I'm not saying you would be , but just saying.--Yeet my advice to those people who will, --simple message don't hate the player----hate the game. - -kid has the right to change his mind on commit and being this far in advance, you can almost take it to the bank--- that's happening.--I seriously doubt he ends up here.--BUT wee going to be fine

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Acuff to visit Arkansas 😂

NIL special: Acuff action figures on sale for the low low price of $750,000 at Walmart!

@bskeet

Yeah I can see the disappointment.

We don't land these kind of recruits typically. Cal was heavily involved before he visited KU so regardless of a commitment this kid was still going to experience plenty of tampering.

I don't see any reason to spend high level NIL on a High School point guard unlikely to be able to lead a Self team to a championship in likely his only yr in College.

We will see where it goes but this isn't one to lose sleep over for next year's class

@rockchalkjayhawk

Good one. Wouldn't be surprised if Arky made those kind of pitches

So got a question , what ever happened with Peterson ? - -All the talk about Acuff , So did Peterson cool on KU OR did KU cool on Peterson ?

@jayballer67 said in 2025 Recruiting:

So got a question , what ever happened with Peterson ? - -All the talk about Acuff , So did Peterson cool on KU OR did KU cool on Peterson ?

His recruiting is basically reopened Considering something's happened around him

Read of TOS , that KU had offered 6'5 combo guard Isiah Denis - -R Noel, mentioned this is one we need to keep a close eye oa he also has some connections with Passmore - -we shall see

Edit -- -Edit- - - Edit I pulled an ooops and said Evans - - whoopsie - -fixed it

Don't really know how much stock to put into this BUT Trilly Donavan saying we are suppose to be getting another commit Tomorrow ? Didn't give any names but that's what is floating around -- w shall see , would give us our 13th player

We STILL could use a quality 13th unless it's just a body, and with Bill I don't think it would be. Don't know what Position the kid is suppose to play or what but Guess we shall see how it plays out

Wondering how Peterson's visit went ? - -heard from other sources was that He was really excited about his upcoming visit with KU--- plus his Dad I guess loves Coach Self sure woudl be nice

Sounds like good news could be coming on Acuff. Swain all but saying he's committed. We'll see what twists and turns are left on this one.

Also sounds like they sit in a great spot for Bryson Tiller as well who just unofficially visited. He already OV'd previously and can again this fall if need be

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Sounds like good news could be coming on Acuff. Swain all but saying he's committed. We'll see what twists and turns are left on this one.

Also sounds like they sit in a great spot for Bryson Tiller as well who just unofficially visited. He already OV'd previously and can again this fall if need be

hmmm, I read just the opposite on Acuff this Morning. It was off a Arkansas Article saying that some guy from on 3 had predicted Acuff to commit to Arkansas, and that would mean chances were that Darryn Peterson would land at KU. , saying that Arkansas was the supposed leader for Acuff. - Hell who knows, heard NIL is playing a HUGE part in this also

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@TYOHawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

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Jayhawk imo

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@TYOHawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

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Jayhawk imo

I hope he’s the headliner to this class so badly brother

@jayballer67

KU won't be losing many NIL battles unless a collective is going to reset the market on kids and overpay.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67

KU won't be losing many NIL battles unless a collective is going to reset the market on kids and overpay.

true, and yet I wouldn't beet against that. I mean people already over paying for some - - -the late K/State addition for 2 Mil - -our you kidding me? - Hawkins isn't worth 2 Mil - I think this is just the beginning. I think this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as College athletics -- just becoming the NBA Minor league replacing the G league

I just hope we land one or the other, I actually prefer Peteson over Acuff- -BUT you sure wouldn't see me have a fit if we did gt Acuff lol

Was reading an article came from Big Blue Nation I believes and they was during an interview with Peterson' Dad and he stated that Kentucky had always been Darryn's dream School - - hmmm hadn't heard that before.

My odds on thee two - -I'd say Acuff like 50/50 u and Arkansas -and Peterson about 70/30 for us- --what you think ?

So who thinks we end up with Peterson ?

Idk, long way to go with Peterson and Acuff

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67

KU won't be losing many NIL battles unless a collective is going to reset the market on kids and overpay.

That is one of the new and highly annoying things about college hoops for us fans. Teams are now apparently working under a mysterious salary cap.

I wanna know what we have to work with! I wanna know about all teams actually, and who’s getting paid what.

Not that I want more government interference in our lives, but at some point will government jump in and demand transparency?

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Idk, long way to go with Peterson and Acuff

Read where Pope is trying to make up ground and get Peterson re-invested in Kentucky. --I'm still wavering one day to the next who I want more, both really really good.-- -I just think Peterson more complete rounded player. - -I'm hearing one thing that is going to play a sufficient role is -- -how is the Coach going to play him ?- -Saying Peterson wants to have the ball in his hand, wants to run the team / play PG he considers himself aa a true PG , might be a little problem point for us as I think KU is recruiting him more a a two guar aren't they ?

Hope we can get one or the other.- - Peterson ranked the # 3 player---Acuff ranked the # 4 player, worst case scenario would be Peterson end up landing at Kentucky & Acuff at Arkansas

@jayballer67 simmah down now! you're pitching softballs to @kuballin10 to go on a Dajuan hating spree!

@approxinfinity said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 simmah down now! you're pitching softballs to @kuballin10 to go on a Dajuan hating spree!

Haha nah as much as Bill would love to find a way for 12th year Juan we know he won’t be here next year to turn away elite pg’s or elite pg transfers

@jayballer67 If we whiff on both I hope everyone can simmer down on the Bill is a gangsta thing…..

@approxinfinity said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 simmah down now! you're pitching softballs to @kuballin10 to go on a Dajuan hating spree!

LMAO still doesn't change A THING on how I feel about Juan, besides Juan won't even be here probably when these two or whatever decide to come play at KU.- -Dam there I go bursting bubbles. - -I would rather pitch Pecans to him approxinfinity, Beside I have to get him Juiced up for his traditional yearly down playin of KU Basketball. Mr. Sunshine himself, if it wasn't Juan he is raggin on it will be someone else lol.

But hey we got football first, not sure if muffin is a foot ball fan or not----hopefully not or he will be raggin on JD-6 all yr lol - - - ROCK CHALK Buddy

@kuballin10 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 If we whiff on both I hope everyone can simmer down on the Bill is a gangsta thing…..

Sorry we not whiffin on both lmao

So did Acuff commit to the Hogs?

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

So did Acuff commit to the Hogs?

A few hours left to go for the announcement I think, but yeah

Peterson dropped his top 8. He’ll take some visits to see what other thing$ schools can offer but it would really be an upset for him to not be a Jayhawk

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Peterson dropped his top 8. He’ll take some visits to see what other thing$ schools can offer but it would really be an upset for him to not be a Jayhawk

It's becoming a circus with Peterson - The kid listed an original eight once already, Then he drops that lists and now list another eight & half of the original isn't listed in his . Kentucky site listed in an article they think reason being is many of the original schools backed off Peterson was because they were under the assumption he was pretty much a lock for KU.

Now stil visiting USC , Ohio St -hell he even has K/State listed now in his list of final eight Schools. You talk about the ultimate kick to the Chones would be if Grape Ape ended up getting him to commit to them -- holy crap-
- -

@jayballer67 a bunch of those schools had coaching changes so I don’t blame him for reconsidering. Honestly it’s a pretty normal timetable for a college bound kid.

Any legs to this?

The No. 1-ranked high school player in the men’s basketball recruiting class of 2025 has narrowed his list of college choices to Kansas, Kansas State and five other schools. AJ Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9, 200-pound senior small forward from Utah Prep Academy in Manti, Utah, also is considering Baylor, BYU, Auburn, Alabama and North Carolina.

Read more at: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article290710064.html#storylink=cpy ↗

@dylans BYU is the heavy favorite. Nike all the way, just making sure to list an Adidas school for leverage.

247 thinks KU is in a great spot for Peterson, as well as Sebastian Williams-Adams.

Isaiah Dennis seems to be one UNC may push on (NC native), they just offered so we will see if that one trends that way. Was hoping we would land him, very high on him. Might make sense that KU offered Tillery

@BeddieKU23 I get emotional thinking about Tillery probably being Bill's final 4-5 year PG.

@BShark lol

Peterson might be Coach’s next all star..that means something to me

@TYOHawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Peterson might be Coach’s next all star..that means something to me

This is quite possible. DP, Dybantsa, Meleek will have the best pro careers of the 25 class imo. Obviously not really going out on a limb here.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

247 thinks KU is in a great spot for Peterson, as well as Sebastian Williams-Adams.

Isaiah Dennis seems to be one UNC may push on (NC native), they just offered so we will see if that one trends that way. Was hoping we would land him, very high on him. Might make sense that KU offered Tillery

Was scrolling through of Goggle and they have various sport things and such. They had one this morning saying that Ku was favored to land top 2025 Guard and UNC favored to land Big Man- -so just goes along with your 247 story - - -

just got through listening to Peterson interview. quite the routine he goes through- - - 6:00 a.m. running up hills-- - running in the pool and doing defensive slides. - -Noon works on shooting, - -afternoon working on mechanics and defense--- -night more running and shooting.- -seems vey level headed , mature for his age. - Already got that Collee frame , when ask what was one thing HE feels needs to work on and believe he said shooting off the catch - -pretty impressive interview.

@BShark Not including boozer is going on a bit of a limb lol

In the end IF Peterson IF Peterson does end up committing here , would he be the highest rated recruit for Coach Self at KU ? --- # 3 recruit.

@jayballer67 Nah - Wiggs/Selby were both #1 overall.

I think Josh was composite #1 too. Cliff was also up there

@PharmacyHawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 Nah - Wiggs/Selby were both #1 overall.

was they recrited by Self ? -- You sure Selby was under Self ? - I can't remember

@jayballer67 Yup. 100%.

@jayballer67 Self was hired in 03, Selby was class of 2010, Wiggs 2013

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 Self was hired in 03, Selby was class of 2010, Wiggs 2013

Oh ok wasn't sure couldn't remember , gettin old lol . Appreciate i I was just thinking Selby was further back - , but again appreciate it.

The highest rated recruits of the Bill Self era are Andrew Wiggins, Josh Jackson, Josh Selby, Cliff Alexander, David Padgett (this is where an asterisk would go), and Xavier Henry. Darryn Peterson would be 3rd between Jackson and Selby if he committed. This is based the 24/7 composite ratings.

Well interesting , Eric Bossi just posted about 35 minutes ago that Nicko Bundalo--- has added KU to his list of Schools , top 25 Big Man 6'11, he had cut his list and listed U Conn , UK , Mich St , N C , Ohio St , & Texas before he included Ku

when talking with Bossi he said he hadn't had the chance to talk to KU over the summer but has now added because he hadn't realized how much they were interested in me, and how well I would fit in their style.- -He has now had that chance to talk with the staff.

He hsa locked in his visits- - U Conn , Michigan St , NC , Ohio St , finalizing a visit with UK - -and sitting up his visit with KU ,, one interesting note he is transferring schools and will be team mates with Daryn Peterson , said he has played against Daryn and thought would be cool to be the dynamic dual- - if that happened would bode ell for KU , now not saying he lands herre but had good things to say about KU - --we will see

Would likely have Flory and him for 2025 then. Would love this just as it means getting back to Bill's early years where he had a few years to coach up the bigs instead of the years with Cliff/Cheick where we see flashes, but not consistency.

@MR11 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Would likely have Flory and him for 2025 then. Would love this just as it means getting back to Bill's early years where he had a few years to coach up the bigs instead of the years with Cliff/Cheick where we see flashes, but not consistency.

I personally have no idea if we have any shot at this kid or not BUT is nice to know that he did after , boy him and Peterson would make a good duo cutting hist he added us on and is scheduling a visit , nice to know that the staff made a good enough impression that he is going to visit

@jayballer67

Had some interesting stuff to say about KU showing a lot of interest. Would imagine if he visits this fall that we might have some momentum there but just spitballing some optimism at this point

Sure seems like a 2 big class

@BeddieKU23 KU is firmly in the mix. No coincidences in recruiting. Thanks Adidas.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67

Had some interesting stuff to say about KU showing a lot of interest. Would imagine if he visits this fall that we might have some momentum there but just spitballing some optimism at this point

you know, I heard it mentioned can't even remember be a bit ago but some analyst's was saying that and I reckon saying this off possibilities but he was saying Ku could end up having the # 1 recruiting class in 25.

Now I don't think have any commits yet right ? - -So I'm guess projection about guys we re pretty involved with. maybe -- Peterson - - -Sebastian - if hey perhaps land this Bundalo would go a long ways towards that. Were in on some good ones, not sure how many Scholi's we are going to have, do you know ? - -Glad to see we are getting a visit from the kid, nice size

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Sure seems like a 2 big class

How many Scholi's we gonna have you know bud ?

Doesn't hurt that him and Peterson are going to be team mates for sure. If we land these two- - -woul be sweet and possibly William -- very sweet

@jayballer67 plenty. Moore, Dickinson, Harris, Adams, Mayo, and Coit will all be out of eligibility. Storr likely pro. Plus, the limit will go to 15 (13 now). We'll finish the penalty so we'll be able to use 14. So we have only a handful of returnees. My guess, we add 9-10?

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 plenty. Moore, Dickinson, Harris, Adams, Mayo, and Coit will all be out of eligibility. Storr likely pro. Plus, the limit will go to 15 (13 now). We'll finish the penalty so we'll be able to use 14. So we have only a handful of returnees. My guess, we add 9-10?

Mercy I'm sur w will be really active in the portal again , 3 possibly 4 high school , going to look different again for sure if it turns out to be the case

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 plenty. Moore, Dickinson, Harris, Adams, Mayo, and Coit will all be out of eligibility. Storr likely pro. Plus, the limit will go to 15 (13 now). We'll finish the penalty so we'll be able to use 14. So we have only a handful of returnees. My guess, we add 9-10?

Yeah my guess is right around 9. Gonna be a huge class.

The limit goes to 15?!? Hmm not much penalty to losing a scholarship or 3 then. Wow.

@dylans said in 2025 Recruiting:

The limit goes to 15?!? Hmm not much penalty to losing a scholarship or 3 then. Wow.

Guessing most schools won't hit it most years

@BShark need the $$$

@dylans from my understanding a big part of them going or raising the limit to 15 was all part of the house settlement

finding out today that Sebastian's mom lives in Wichita , & Sebastian considers the Sum Flower State his State , & talked about how he loved the environment at KU- - Zagsblog said that KU was in a really god spot with Sebastian , Sounds good to me-- Also hearing w are in good shape with Tiller was said they think it's down between Indiana and KU for Tillee

SWA DP and bundalo and we're cooking

@rcjhdraft said in 2025 Recruiting:

SWA DP and bundalo and we're cooking

Bryson Tiler would be nice also. As been mentioned if we are going to try and bring in 8-9 players those four would be great

@jayballer67 Yea seems like we got a lot of options right now. Didn't even mention Greer or haralson who are both visiting

@rcjhdraft said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 Yea seems like we got a lot of options right now. Didn't even mention Greer or haralson who are both visiting

Think we aer out for Haralson - -looks like could be Kentucky

Keyshaun Tillery.

We see you. Join the fam.

Looking like one to pay attention to for visit and interest

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Keyshaun Tillery.

We see you. Join the fam.

Looking like one to pay attention to for visit and interest

Him or Denis as the PG/CG. Frank Mason comp thrown around on Tillery.

@BeddieKU23 visit locked in. At this point I’d be a little surprised if he didn’t commit

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 visit locked in. At this point I’d be a little surprised if he didn’t commit

I'm hopeful you are right. His film is fun and reminiscent of some past guards billy Eugene has coached. We will definitely need some guards after this season and this looks like a good one to keep after. Any clue if others are a significant threat with him?

@BeddieKU23 Nova KU battle but assuming we press ..

@BShark

Have to like our chances there, since Nova is struggling a bit without Jay.

@rcjhdraft I have them both a lock coming to ku book it!

Been doing some catching up, & I think we play this right- -- if we can close , this could be a very special season in recruiting.

people are saying we will have large number to fill. you figure Williams looks like he might pop this weekend - -Unless I missed something Peterson sounds like he is very , very likely for us. -- - - -Was reading from Rivals And Cassidy was Ku made a HUGE splash during his visit and that w have to be the perceived leader right now,-- Saying of Course U Conn & Indiana will still be in play and have big Nil war chests, and with he ay he has been moving and cancelling visits they think he is trying to ge this closed out - -Then if it turns out we sold happen to take Greer- -that's a pretty dam solid big class in those four alone, little lone the portal - -could be SWEET -- let's d this Bill

I don't know for sure BUT w have taken a hit in our 3035 recruiting. -- I wondered over the weekend if something had happened , sure sounds like someone or someone's got him pissed off by running their mouths about how it was a done deal , and how he verbally committed to us- - he came out with what appeared to be a pretty straight forward response saying that he HAAD NOT COMMITTED and his recruitment was still open.

Ho HE would be the one to let people know when things were done. Just appears he got pissed running their mouths and pissed him off --he may -- and now may not be a Jay Hawk like people thought.

Now of course since this has came out saying -- -oh w didn't want him anyways, we can get better then him , he is not that good-- Typical bullshit from people when a player doesn't end up coming. --Bullshit I can guarantee you Self would take him in a -- People need to pull the reins in a little and don't let their mouths overload their ass, and NO this is not ABOUT ANYONE HERE SO DON'T GET YOUR FEATHRS RUFFLED.. just saying that he is now saying he is taking ALL his visits and Texis A & M - - and Auburn very much in play

Again the thing that kills me is as soon as it becomes clear he MAY end up some where else- -Immediately----- -oh well we didn't want him anyways- - he is ove rated-- he isn't that good. - just typial bull shit respones- -we may have fucked up

Saw London Jemison is announcing his choice this Saturday at 2:30 CT according to Jamie Shaw from on 3

Final three Schools Alabama -- Louisville -- & KU . Solid player, think he would be quality relief, not sure he would start.- - inbetween 6'7 --- -6'8 - -I'd take him with s many spots as it looks like e will have, would be solid addition.- -- Does he commit to KU ?--- I just got this feeling he will-- hope I'm wrong land in Alabama

Anybody have thoughts if he lands here or not ?

Just curious , I know we are recruiting Eric Reibe the seven footer , here is my question. -Right after his visit to KU he Cancelled his visits to UNC & UK - -yesterday I read a U Conn article saying looks like the leader for landing Bandolo - -something like that , I know not spelled right but you get the point. Same position as Eric , U Conn had been another School that was recruiting Eric.

So just a random thought , With Eric cancelling the two visits , and U Conn thinking they have this other --is this a good sign for us landing Eric ?

Name I hadn't heard in awhile , I knew was were in the mix for him just hadn't heard a lot lately . - -Coach Self visited Bryson Tiller the other day I guess and is suppose to have another in home visit with him coming up--- pretty solid player

🟥🟦

Is KU in a good position with AJ Dybantsa or has that ship sailed?

@dylans said in 2025 Recruiting:

Is KU in a good position with AJ Dybantsa or has that ship sailed?

BYU still

@BShark

Safe to assume he's resetting the market

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@BShark

Safe to assume he's resetting the market

He's a unique talent but it will have other parents/handlers delusional I'm sure.

Is Reibe a Creighton “lock”? Or is he still a possibility? I see there is a star article about him today, but rivals (I think) has him at 100% Creighton in their predictor.

UCONN probably

Yeah UConn is the leader according to most reports

@dylans

UConn seems to have won that one. Staff seems like they are pivoting to Sylla

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@dylans

UConn seems to have won that one. Staff seems like they are pivoting to Sylla

just seen him yesterday for the first time. Talked about ho his recruitment had started out slowly , but how that had changed,, & Ku and a couple of others had gotten in early on him He is a big boy I think 6'10 pretty thick looks like -might not be as developed as much as /Riebe right now but coming along - -hope things work out.

Well read sounds like some pretty interesting /god news if it turns out to be true this Moening.- Jamie Shaw from ON Three is predicting KU will land two - - -five star recruits & possibly a third.

One we know about and have known about for some time , that one being Peterson the # 3 player on 247- -then Jamie is also predicting that KU will land /tiller - -the # 20 player on 247.

Jamie also said that KU is dangerous in the hunt for Ament , saying KU very much in the hunt for Ament. I had heard some rumors but I guess we might be in deeper with him then I thought. - -This is all FWIW but if it turns out to be right I'd be a happy camper , time will tell

Give us DP, Ament and then use all the money to load up on the best transfers

I love the way the staff is allocating funds. It’s wise to take the proven D1 commodity versus take the kid from high school who may take 2-3 years to develop.

We are getting the best player (or second best) in the class plus maybe 1 more and go get the top transfer class ….its reload for Bill then

Just listened to locked on U Conn & guess Eric Reibe is announcing Wednesday. - U Conn pretty confident, I thought he was pretty much sowed up to Creighton .

@jayballer67

UConn all the way now. Doesn't sound like KU pushed all in for him otherwise I think it would have been KU. Looking like we are going in different direction for a possible 5 man to pair with Flory.

Don't think I seen anything posted on these 3 yet..

John Clark a 4 star C officially visited KU last weekend. At this point it sounds like Houston and Texas are the favorites for the Texas native but sounds like KU did turn up on him. He's from Houston so perhaps no shot..

Isaiah Denis visits for Late Night. He also announces Nov 2nd. Seems like the main thing here is if KU pushes for a commitment (I certainly favor that they try and gain one from him). Seems like one to monitor post visit..

SWA (Sebastian Williams-Adams) canceled his KU visit for Late Night and is now headed for an official visit to Vanderbilt. Bit confused what they are doing here with him. Certainly, sounds like they are passing now.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67

UConn all the way now. Doesn't sound like KU pushed all in for him otherwise I think it would have been KU. Looking like we are going in different direction for a possible 5 man to pair with Flory.

you Heard any names on who it might be ? -- High School - - -Portal ? , think w could use a mobile big that could stretch the floor, more of a typical NBA 5 now days, A big that can play out in space instead of the typical slow white boy Hunter type that can't guard the statue of Liberty -someone who can move

Tiller 👀

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Tiller 👀

Imagine we go from 0 public commitments currently to DP/Tiller/Denis by early November. Who says no?

@BShark said in 2025 Recruiting:

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Tiller 👀

Imagine we go from 0 public commitments currently to DP/Tiller/Denis by early November. Who says no?

those would be very solid. - -how big is Denis ?

@BShark fall Bill is back??

Ament in the spring

Well might be nothing --- Might be something , BUT I just saw off 247 rankings that Isaiah Denis is making his commit announcement on Nov 2nd.

Isaiah is attending late night here on the 18th.-- Now I could be wrong but wouldn't you think if you were him and you already knew where you were going to play and you already had your announcement made -Why would he come to a event like late night if he wasn't planning on committing to KU and he has made or set his announcement date ?- - Things that make you go hmmm -- Close the deal guys IF it's not already sealed.

Could be a really BIG couple of days ffor us.- - Peteson on the 1st - - Denis on the 2nd---would be sweet.

@jayballer67 If I were a big time recruit I’d consider visiting a few of the top schools just for the free trip and behind the curtain look, even if I know where I was going. It is just gaming the system a bit. Gotta have a soft landing spot when they transfer too. 🤷‍♂️

@dylans Kids/their circle often get paid to take visits too. Been going on for a long time. Might as well.

Last part you mention is huge as well, for both sides.

Denis visit canceled it seems

@BShark That doesn’t sound promising. But at least that signals the staff where to focus.

Well dam. If indeed Denis has cancelled his visit then that's not good. Really makes you wonder what in the hell has Things sure have changed happened with the whole recruiting thing. Part of or one question you have to ask is with the amount of recruits that we were perceived to be in on m akes you wonder the truth like Eric Reibe- - Did we actually cool on him OR did he cool on us ?- - - -Did We cool on Sabastian Williams OR did he cool on us- - - Have w Cooled on Isaiah Denis OR has he cooled on us ? to name those most recent three - What's the real truth ?

Another BIG thing is - -- has NIL impacted recruiting that much? - -Has recruiting just turn into a bidding war on a piece of meat ? -Do recruits not consider about the Quality of the Coach anymore ? -The traditions of Schools ? So on & so on Has it gotten strictly to the point of the Dollar ? Whoever the highest bidder ? -We are really becoming the minor league for the NBA. - -This Nil - -BS is or well on the way has ruined the College sport- - -taking the fun out of it.

What happened to the days of where guys committed to a School because the name of the School - --The Coach - the tradition , just ruins it for the average fan. How can any fan really ever get investted to a kid anymore, be able to say Dam that kid is really good and get the chance to know the kid. It's just sicking.

@jayballer67 I agree, but when one does commit (DeJuan) I find them pretty dang special.

@jayballer67 said in 2025 Recruiting:

those would be very solid. - -how big is Denis ?

Depends how you treat it…wait I need reading glasses. What did you type? 😝

Just get DP in

@rcjhdraft said in 2025 Recruiting:

Just get DP in

😉

@dylans said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 said in 2025 Recruiting:

those would be very solid. - -how big is Denis ?

Depends how you treat it…wait I need reading glasses. What did you type? 😝

time for a checkup lol

Read from another site that names we need to focus on or be hearing about now are :

Mo , Mo Sylia- -6'10 /11 - -Ranked 30th by 247 , -- - -Samis Calderon ( 1st time I've heard this name ) un ranked by 247 but saying late developer - -6'8 - -with 7'3 wing span athletic --- & tehn o course Bryson Tiller.

Side note :- - Is it possible we need some fresh - -new Staff/ Recruiters ? - -seems like the guys might be gettin stale- - just a question.

Anybody got the inside scoop on who the Prep Standout fro Oklahoma is coming in for late night?- - Seen the Headline from KC Star had to pay for subscription , curious who it is. Any body know who ?

@jayballer67 Jalen Montonati, a 6-7, 165-pound junior small forward from Owasso

https://sports.yahoo.com/two-top-high-school-prospects-150725749.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAI6sg4nkFxU9P9mnyaaxQAiJlrjtNwC_q50Aaukt7KCi6B8zzrGcWmhVZkawV-uFe30RmvkwoEH82kax7nszMjgTDf8MDA6_jo1GBtPl4f-Uv8dpQ0wfBtsNmyc_nLJ_3aL_mE1d7ECmW-CcoJlgLHONAPtaLnb41sQMUELNwyl ↗

@dylans Kid has been to every KU game the last several years :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing:

Only a slight exaggeration.

Couple of tid bits I ran across. # 1 was I guess Bill and some Staff had another visit with Darryn Wednesday , probably making sure everything still good- -- probably cause Darryn paid another visit to USC -- -sure don't need anther DeAndre Ayton episode.

Then read where Ament just signed a deal with Rebok - -think that pretty well takes cars of any chance we might of had with him -- id we really ever did have any kind of chance

@jayballer67 No school uses Reebok for apparel so that won't be an issue.

It’s a good old fashioned bidding war for Ament that will drag out probably into May

@jayballer67 taking nike out of the equation is actually great for us i think.

Conflicting conversation --- Been hearing that there wasn't going to be any recruits at late night tonight & yet Swain put out an article saying there was going o be three elite recruits there for late night tonight.--So which is it ?

@jayballer67 no 2025 guys were there, but there were some really good women’s recruits there

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 no 2025 guys were there, but there were some really good women’s recruits there

@FarmerJayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@jayballer67 no 2025 guys were there, but there were some really good women’s recruits there

So the kid from Oklahoma - -Jalen Montonati cancelled his visit at the last minute too ?

Tiller to announce Nov 10th and down to 4 including KU.. one to monitor still it looks

Has anyone got a feel as far as Bryson Tiller announcing on the 10th ?- - I've heard some , a little thinking it's down to Ku & Indiana - -Anyone know where ww stand with him ?

Looks like Peterson will announce this Friday.

KU KSU USC OSU (Ohio state)

Who’s gonna win?

@rockchalkjayhawk good guys. Just waiting for the posts on social to come out

Anybody want to put percentages whether w get Peterson to commit or not for Giggles and Grins >

I'll say 70 % -- to 30 % - for the good guys. - - Anyone else ? -come on step up - -don't get scared now lol

Never in doubt 😎

Rock Chalk

His mom comes in with that Canton shirt and I about wet myself lol

This is a nice pickup!

@wissox

Indeed, even if it will only be 1 yr

@BeddieKU23 Had that thought and hate it already. Maybe NIL will keep him in college for a while.

@wissox Peterson is a top 5 pick in 2026. He's not making that kind of money in college.

@Texas-Hawk-10 I just read an article this morning that Peterson is Actually a top three pick. so ya , your spot on

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Tiller to announce Nov 10th and down to 4 including KU.. one to monitor still it looks

So do we have a chance with Tiller tomorrow?

@CasterTroy Found out tiller cancelled his announcement, and rumor has it we went a different direction

@CasterTroy said in 2025 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Tiller to announce Nov 10th and down to 4 including KU.. one to monitor still it looks

So do we have a chance with Tiller tomorrow?

He is not announcing today any more, per Eric Bossi.

@CasterTroy said in 2025 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Tiller to announce Nov 10th and down to 4 including KU.. one to monitor still it looks

So do we have a chance with Tiller tomorrow?

I don't think he lands at KU anymore.

After some research it looks like we are now targeting Samis Calderon.

@CasterTroy I’ve got my eye on you… :face_with_tongue:

@CasterTroy

That is correct. Not as good as Tiller but perhaps there's something there. He's a bit old already so if he's not a guy that can play early then hopefully he was cheap, which is the expectation with him compared to Tiller

@BeddieKU23 Looks like to me Calderon made quite a jump in 247. Last time I checked he was ranked like 134 or somewhere right in there, HUGE JUMP checked today and he is up to # 67 in the Nation now

@BeddieKU23 cheaper program piece guys can be tough to find. I think we are headed for some market correction soon however

Word is Calderon is announcing tomorrow

@CasterTroy said in 2025 Recruiting:

Word is Calderon is announcing tomorrow

@CasterTroy said in 2025 Recruiting:

Word is Calderon is announcing tomorrow

fingers crossed. - what time ?

Now 🐦 View Tweet?s=46&t=c0LiaNrxev6XfT7LIH8dAQ

FYI Samis Calderon committed to KU

Sounds like we getting a good athlete. Measurables and athletic ability sound great, hopefully he has some skill.

Calderon is a high-level athlete with exceptional length, huge hands, and a frame that is both strong and defined. He's measured at 6-foot-8 with shoes on and has a massive 7-foot-3 wingspan and 10-inch hands. His athletic testing numbers are equally impressive with a 38-inch vertical and the fastest full-court sprint time in the entire OTE program. His physical tools are just as impressive within the flow of the game as he has easy bounce, covers the court, and has all the tools necessary to thrive on the defensive end of the floor.

Watched him and eight others name their Schools at OTE just now. - -got to see he looks like a big solid guy -- solid pick up

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/four-star-forward-samis-calderon-of-overtime-elite-is-headed-to-kansas-239687569/ ↗

Another good picked up for next year

DP signed officially

No longer an NLI signing.. Wonder what impact that will have in the spring more then right now.

🐦 View Tweet?t=q7-1hmdkT_3bLtTiOrrNYA&s=19

@BShark said in 2025 Recruiting:

DP signed officially

Sensational

@BShark

Certainly big time. I'll get excited when I see him on Campus. It's the wild wild west, hopefully this one is airtight

Well with DP & Samis signed now wonder if there is anyone else from HS ranks that we might be in on , or interested in OR will the rest all be portal - -With the Roster enlarging to 15 - -I think someone said w was probably looking at like Seven spots to fill with grads and possible departures-- anyone have any idea where we are going now ?

I think they would take a HS guy if a guy blows up in season. But getting in my opinion the second best player in the country in DP and a freak athlete who could be a developmental story in Samis is solid.

https://www2.kusports.com/sports/college/football/2024/nov/14/nickens-commits-to-ku-4-star-wideout-also-plays-basketball/ ↗

Yes! I'm hoping Nickens will bring toughness to the squad. It can only help!

I don't always follow recruiting too often but it seems like there's been some good things happening this week or two. Of course, the ones making the headlines are the ones that leave before we ever get to know them.

@wissox True, and we know 1000 % Peteson won't even bother to un pack his bags--for sure NBA level kid right now, Scouts are drooling over him, pretty much has everything you want.

Some buzz and chatter that Tiller will pick KU after all. Believe he's announcing on Saturday.

6'10 forward with 7'3 wingspan. Self is not messing this cycle with getting kids with the ideal measurables.

Tiller is very skilled but a player I think will definitely be in the Self toughening school for a while. We'll see how this one goes.

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Some buzz and chatter that Tiller will pick KU after all. Believe he's announcing on Saturday.

6'10 forward with 7'3 wingspan. Self is not messing this cycle with getting kids with the ideal measurables.

Tiller is very skilled but a player I think will definitely be in the Self toughening school for a while. We'll see how this one goes.

I've heard the same thing, which is surprising but hey, the more the better.

@BeddieKU23 definitely a toughening box candidate

https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/bryson-tiller-283026?view=pv ↗

Ooooh dolla dolla Bill y’all!

In an ideal world, Flory comes back next season and Tiller is our backup 5, which would give him time to toughen up and develop before playing a more major role in the future.

Bill is accumulating some SERIOUS length. Peterson has a 6'10 wingspan, Calderon and Tiller are 7'3. Kease, Rylan, and Flory also have plus length. I don't think it'll be a great offensive team as of now (portal PG and 4 pending) but should be an absolute menace on defense.

Should be a good Saturday

@FarmerJayhawk

Next year will be a real changing of the guard that we haven't experienced in some time

If we get Bryson to commit - - -We are loaded, sweet HG recruiting & you know Coach gonna hit that portal hard --priority to get a good PG we land a solid PG we the LENGTH we are going to have- - - Mercy -Rim protection with Flory , pretty good depth should have ( I keep seeing people placing Rylan back ) how sure are we he will be back ? -- Bil & Staff are NOT PLAYING = = = = ROCK CHALLK

Flory may be gone. But
im not skeered

Bryson tiller is a Jayhawk

got a great laugh when Bryson was introducing family - - accidentally calling his Mom -- his Wife lol -it was great. - - Like I said Coach not Playing.

Bossi saying he thinks KU hits the portal looking for that Point guard and another Big is what they will focus on now.

They was talking about how Bryson was a Man - -well developed, he looks really fluid, has a nice stroke Hell ya- - Bill & the guys gettin it done - -I won't lie , I thought after we got Calderon Tiller was off the board. two from OTE team mates-GRAT JOB

@JAYHAWKFAN214 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Bryson tiller is a Jayhawk

Great! Any of you experts know more about him? I just started reading up on him this morning. It’s weird. For a high level recruit, the scouting reports are kinda meh?

Looks like he has great size though, but they make it sound like he’s not that dominant nor explosive.

Player comp?

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

@JAYHAWKFAN214 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Bryson tiller is a Jayhawk

Great! Any of you experts know more about him? I just started reading up on him this morning. It’s weird. For a high level recruit, the scouting reports are kinda meh?

Looks like he has great size though, but they make it sound like he’s not that dominant nor explosive.

Player comp?

He had a little bit of a injury during the season

@rockchalkjayhawk I can't really think of a great comp off the top of my head. Tiller is multi year player because he's not a great natural athlete. He is a very skilled player that puts in work to keep expanding his game. He is already a pretty dominant rebounder and has all the tools to become an elite low post defender. He's an above average mid range shooter that will eventually become a 3 point threat which is going to make him great for the high-low.

If Bidunga stays, Tiller is athletic enough and has enough range to play next to Bidunga which would make it a nightmare for teams trying to score in the paint.

Right now, KU has the following situation with the roster for next season:

Outgoing Players:

Shak Moore-G

Hunter Dickinson-C

Dejuan Harris-G

Zeke Mayo-G

David Coit-G

KJ Adams-F

Incoming Players:

Darryn Peterson-G

Samis Calderon-F

Bryson Tiller-F

Eligible to Return:

AJ Storr-G

Rakeese Passmore-G

Rylan Griffen-G

Jamari McDowell-G

Elmarko Jackson-G

Flory Bidunga-F

Zach Clemence-F

With the scholarship limit expanding to 15, KU in theory has 5 more scholarships to offer.

In regards to eligible to return players who may not, Bidunga is on there for the NBA, AJ Storr has to be a consideration if the light never fully comes on for him here, same with Griffen. Clemence seems like a possibility if he wants more playing time. I also believe that Elmarko and McDowell could be possible transfers as well depending on who Self lands in the portal and who would have interest in them.

A starting caliber PG should be the top priority in the portal along with a starting caliber athletic 4. If both Griffen and Storr leave after this season, a starting wing jumps a 4 in priority because Calderon will be a nice player, but I don't think he'd be ready yo start right away for KU. Beyond that, the rest of the portal additions are going to be about building depth.

Boom Shaka laka

@Texas-Hawk-10 Nice summary. Storr has played for 7 teams now in 7 years so a transfer is highly likely. Imagine if the kid just settled for one place how much better he'd be.

@wissox said in 2025 Recruiting:

@Texas-Hawk-10 Nice summary. Storr has played for 7 teams now in 7 years so a transfer is highly likely. Imagine if the kid just settled for one place how much better he'd be.

I think our NIL makes a difference here. Also Self. If he isn't going to stick around to be the best player he can be under Self he likely isn't headed for a serious professional career. This is where he needs to be to get where he wants to go. We all see the flashes in him but he's still not there to being a finished product. I'm very surprised he isn't a starter given the NIL we gave him. Hopefully he's open to a 2nd year

@Texas-Hawk-10 Great post. Wish there was a way to pin this for future reference. (@approxinfinity is that a feature?)

@BeddieKU23 If Storr is on the team next year I will eat a shoe

@BShark said in 2025 Recruiting:

@BeddieKU23 If Storr is on the team next year I will eat a shoe

Same but we can hope some factors make a difference if he doesn't have the season expected. He's not even a starter here. There's no NBA team that's coming for that

@BShark Do we get to pick the shoe?

@patoh3 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@BShark Do we get to pick the shoe?

Isn’t that the second shoe Sharky has vowed to eat? Starting to think there’s a problem here! :)

@patoh3 boot!

Apparently the #1 rated QB in this class who is committed to LSU is receiving a 10.5 million dollar offer to go to Michigan. Absolutely insane, that’s more than a lot of NFL guys.

I remember when we would be in the hunt for top recruits and inevitably all went elsewhere. So this year, our recruiting is the way I always dreamed.

@bskeet you can bookmark it or make it its own thread.

@kjayhawks said in 2025 Recruiting:

Apparently the #1 rated QB in this class who is committed to LSU is receiving a 10.5 million dollar offer to go to Michigan. Absolutely insane, that’s more than a lot of NFL guys.

Worth noting it's over 4 years. But yeah, it would make him higher paid than Bo Nix among others.

I think we are experiencing the beginning of higher recruits coming in again. Gone is the NCAA threat. Here is the good NIL revenue stream and a HOFr coach sitting at the top of college basketball right now!

I just hope we limit being an OAD farm. It really doesn't make sense now to go after most of these players unless it is a guy who definitely makes us a contender in that one year.

The portal should remain our main recruiting focus. Sprinkle in a few outstanding HS recruits.

Watching some recent video of Peterson, he's going to challenge to be #1 in the class. Playing at a different level then his peers

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Watching some recent video of Peterson, he's going to challenge to be #1 in the class. Playing at a different level then his peers

I really like Dybantsa and they are a clear cut 1/2 imo (lol at Jamie Shaw's rankings, I won't even go there...) with Peterson making a real push for the top spot.

Hearing Shak Moore will not play another game for the Jayhawks and will take a medical red shirt and transfer at semester, because of this I’m hearing Bryson Tiller will come in early at semester. Not sure if there’s any truth this but that’s what I’m hearing.

@CasterTroy good trade?

@CasterTroy ya not anything on Shaq but, have heard talk about tiller wanting to come in at semester

@Crimsonorblue22

Tiller would redshirt if coming in early.

@CasterTroy

Nothing would surprise me but that would be a dumb move since KU will need a pg next year.

Peterson beat Dybansta in their matchup last night. Making a strong case for #1 overall. Looks like Dybansta will commit this week, Bama is trending

@BeddieKU23 I have seen where Darryn got moved up from # 3 - -to the 2nd best in the Nation in several places , going to be a blasat watching him for his one Season. - -I guess they still have it where they can't go straight to the NBA from High School huh ? - Otherwise if they could then a no doubter

@BeddieKU23 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@Crimsonorblue22

Tiller would redshirt if coming in early.

So have we used up our NIL money for the year?
How’s he gonna get some mid year?

In least shocking thing ever, Dybansta has officially committed to BYU.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in 2025 Recruiting:

In least shocking thing ever, Dybansta has officially committed to BYU.

His group tried to play up some late drama like DP's group did. Seems to be a lot of that this cycle.

Has anyone heard any more about Tiller joining Ku at Semester?- -Not sure the logic in that , heard he would redshirt , well if he does that then why at Semester ?- you can do that at the beginning of next yr. Just seems kind of senseless for this yr.

You don't want him to come in and try and play for a semester and lose a year of eligibility by doing that. He isn't going to help that much in a semester of play , going to take time to get accustomed to college ball.

Can someone explain what the logic would be for doing this, or what would be the advantage of it.

@SlimShaddy54 said in 2025 Recruiting:

Has anyone heard any more about Tiller joining Ku at Semester?- -Not sure the logic in that , heard he would redshirt , well if he does that then why at Semester ?- you can do that at the beginning of next yr. Just seems kind of senseless for this yr.

You don't want him to come in and try and play for a semester and lose a year of eligibility by doing that. He isn't going to help that much in a semester of play , going to take time to get accustomed to college ball.

Can someone explain what the logic would be for doing this, or what would be the advantage of it.

Wouldn't it simply make sense for him to come in now and learn the system and build up his body to be ready for the start of next year? Maybe that'll get him in and out of Self's doghouse quicker!

@rockchalkjayhawk ya that would make sense , however why not just come early and spend the entire Season on Red Shirt be able to learn the system and build his body if he going to do that. Devote the entire Season

Sooo turns out the A J Dybantsa commitment turns out quite weird/interesting.- -As we know or you should of known K/State was considered in pretty good shape between them and BYU , then comes word Alabama has made a hard push and word was he was going to Alabama- - Talk on NIL is Seven Million-- Geez

Now here is the kicker I guess Aj was suppose to go watch the KSU/LSU game on the 14th of Nov when in reality -- AJ cancels his trip to watch the game and actually Committed to BYU the next day way back on the 15th of November,

They knew o the 15th that AJ had committed to BYU then , they have just been playing it out from there. - -The Alabama Coach actually went to watch AJ and didn't even know he was already committed- - -his dad went anyways to the N Carolina/LSU game playing this whole thing out -- this comes from the guy who wrote the article SM Nation /BYU, boy am I glad we didn't end up with that mess - -crazy , crazy.

I’m grateful Coach pushed all his chips in on Darryn. Just a better fit for us on numerous levels

@TYOHawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

I’m grateful Coach pushed all his chips in on Darryn. Just a better fit for us on numerous levels

I sure was hoping it was DP coming in at the semester!

After listening to coach self’s press conference today sounds like Shak is almost ready to start playing again which means the Tiller rumor was just that a rumor.

Shak thing is weird. He's missed games almost every year going back to high school so this is just who he is, hopefully he will contribute.

I read where KU has made Alijah Arenas final five schools,-- KU- -Ariz - -Kentucky -- Ku -USC - - - - I saw off Rivals future cast- - KU/UK tied for him right now

@SlimShaddy54 said in 2025 Recruiting:

I read where KU has made Alijah Arenas final five schools,-- KU- -Ariz - -Kentucky -- Ku -USC - - - - I saw off Rivals future cast- - KU/UK tied for him right now

KU has no shot with him, Zona I believe leads

Didn’t his dad play for Arizona?

@dylans Yep at point guard signed as a Junior.

@BeddieKU23 ya I kinda thought the same

KU has been looking at recent Miami 4 star SG decommit Matthew Able. The #30 ranked player in the 2025 class is a big 6'5 guard with a frame to continue filling out. His film looked good, a bit of an unorthodox perimeter shot but has a quick and solid release and looks to be a quality shooter from deep. I wouldn't be upset if they started recruiting him harder and offered. He's taken some visits recently to good programs Tennessee, Bama and Baylor this upcoming weekend. Seems like KU will have to make a move soon if they are going to.

@BeddieKU23 Adidas is in deep. If they can help it at all he will end up at an Adidas school.

Hmm, looks like we just signed a high school kid from KC for this season.

@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Hmm, looks like we just signed a high school kid from KC for this season.

Played HS ball for Sherron Collins, long term prospect.

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@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2025 Recruiting:

Hmm, looks like we just signed a high school kid from KC for this season.

Played HS ball for Sherron Collins, long term prospect.

Yes his did

Not much excitement for this signing it appears?

@wissox he beat och's scoring record.

@wissox said in 2025 Recruiting:

Not much excitement for this signing it appears?

Allen isn't projected to be an instant impact guy and may never be someone who plays a meaningful minutes for KU. Allen's offer list is much smaller and much leass impressive than Ochai's was coming out of HS. He's a low major talent and this was likely done as a favor to Sherron to bring in someone who can essentially be a practice player for KU this upcoming season.

@wissox said in 2025 Recruiting:

Not much excitement for this signing it appears?

UMKC level of player. No more walk-ons now means filling out the roster with guys like this.

Official kohi Rosario

Dude is an athlete. Hope he is a jayhawk more than 1 season. Lots of potential there

We have are big

@JAYHAWKFAN214 Don't be funnin lol who ?

@SlimShaddy54 said in 2025 Recruiting:

@JAYHAWKFAN214 Don't be funnin lol who ?
Paul Mbiya

This team is going to be by far much more physical , much mew athletic.-- we have a Pg that actually can and will drive and finish , play through contact, can and willing to shoot the three.-- Not knocking Juan by any means still like Juan but this is what it is.

We have a Big that loves contact , wants to rip the rim down every time -loves attacking the boards for the rebound--- then our other big has serious hops loves blocking shots and pretty dam fluid.

Then we have a wing that can knock down threes pretty effectively , we have a dog maybe a coupe defensively , we have extreme length at every position, we have multiple guys that check in at 6'4- -6'5 interchangeable in many areas.

Then we have a very capable all around players sounds like a team to me.-- -Most the time we are the HUNTED - --This year we are THE HUNTER. I think we are going to be over looked and not enough respect given. -- -LET'S DO THIS let the games begin- --ROCK CHSLK

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Kohi Rosario will be in Lawrence ks sometime next week

So do we think we will use that last scholi or no ?-- If we do what it go for ? Another wing ? or what. I think we might be done.

My guess is that one of the walk-ons from last year will get the last scholarship. 2nd guess would be a local kid who’s a long term project.

Demir ended up signing with Oregon after KU won out for Mbiya.

Crazy that Coward went 11th to the Grizzlies. Having uncertainty about whether to stay in to being drafted 11th seems a massive jump. Was there a mistake in valuation somewhere?

@approxinfinity weak draft it seems.

Well Kohl is here and on Campus got here yesterday always a releif for them to actually show up. - -Now just waiting on Paul

Hmmm , So just got through reading an article that can out two hours ago. Sounds like KU might not be done recruiting for 2025/ this years squad rounding out the roster for this year quite yet.

The article says that from a recent post from PDT recruiting KU is showing renewed interest/linked to Croatian --6'9 Guard / Wing --- -Luka Skopic . If true says he brings length and promising three point shooting to round out the roster for this year.

Not sure how much validity thee is on this BUT if any substance would be good- - -MORE length and three point shooter, watching film decent ball handler , looks pretty decent shooting the three and length.- -not sure on hops out of all high lights saw one flush-- the rest lay ups but looks solid for minutes off the bench

Had to rfit , another article from Jayhawk's SI . It said Luka checking out possible College route.--- 21 years old , ---- --5.6 Ppg -- -- and shot 42.3 Drom the three- - -been hearing from a few Schools Pittsburgh ---- - - -West Virginia-- --& KU listed.

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@approxinfinity he absolutely killed the combine, both in athletic testing and shooting.

@FarmerJayhawk but didnt get drafted? How come?

@approxinfinity yeah he went 11th, not sure what got lost in translation there

@FarmerJayhawk sorry thought we were talking about skoric not coward.

@approxinfinity that's who I was talking about Luka Skopic

@SlimShaddy54 think its skoric. Couldnt find skopic :)

@FarmerJayhawk nice to know WE properly identify talent even if we didnt get coward.

@approxinfinity ya , ya , ya lol blame the writer , not the messenger lmao

now I'm seeing KU maybe be interested possibly a 5'10,guard from Canada Ngala lost his last name but good numbers. Watched the Locked on Jay Hawks said he was fast not only fast but quick , got a really nice step back jumper, good with steals

@SlimShaddy54 said in 2025 Recruiting:

now I'm seeing KU maybe be interested possibly a 5'10,guard from Canada Ngala lost his last name but good numbers. Watched the Locked on Jay Hawks said he was fast not only fast but quick , got a really nice step back jumper, good with steals

His just committed to Kansas

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