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What if he could join the team after the first semester? Would this change things?

I’d redshirt him. He won’t pass Mitch in the rotation, so barring an absolute emergency, wait until 18-19.

I'd hope he could pass Mitch but of course Mitch has a huge leg up by knowing what to do.

Not sure a RS would be worthwhile since I don't think he plans to be around to exhaust his eligibility.

Wait, i'm missing something. Where did this "what if" scenario come from? Are there rumors out there?

@RockkChalkk Speculation. Matt Scott knows something but he can't say what as this juncture.

@RockkChalkk Mums the word.

@BShark I need answers, Mr. What do you speculate will happen?????

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@BShark <---twiddling thumbs...Come on- we're all ears....If Desousa could play by B12 time, what a great addition that would be. OMG, that would be just amazing...

@KUSTEVE I think the hypotheses is what he said in the opening post. Which would be pretty remarkable if it happens.

@RockkChalkk I hope that it happens..I so hope he's right.

Ugh, i can't focus on anything now. Dang it @BShark its all your fault. Work your magic and get us the real scoop so i can go back to functioning as a normal human being again...

I️ brought it up as complete speculation. Silvio keeps things close, so we won’t know until he announces whatever it is.

FarmerJayhawk said:

I️ brought it up as complete speculation. Silvio keeps things close, so we won’t know until he announces whatever it is.

Yeah the first thought came to my mind when I read it. So I thought this thread would be fun to discuss the possibility. Just not a lot of things it could be. Could be something as simple as changing high schools. It's something relevant or it wouldn't have been mentioned though. Also I will add it very clearly is not set in stone, whatever it is.

Had to edit my original post. We do have a scholarship available don't we?

BeddieKU23 said:

Had to edit my original post. We do have a scholarship available don't we?

Correct. 8 eligible players now + Cunliffe (eligible at semester) + 3 sit out the season transfers in the Lawsons and Moore = 12

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

Had to edit my original post. We do have a scholarship available don't we?

Correct. 8 eligible players now + Cunliffe (eligible at semester) + 3 sit out the season transfers in the Lawsons and Moore = 12

Interesting.

I'm going to wait to see how this plays out before making any more comments. The benefits of this certainly could be enormous down the line.

@BeddieKU23 Yeah, even if he doesn't contribute a ton this year, it would give him a huge leg up for next season.

@BShark Yes and if a guy isn’t going to play all 4 years and can possible contribute in spot minutes why wouldn’t you want him here now? Although hindsight being 20/20 Svi could’ve stayed home another year. Svi was too young, I believe Silvio is already 18 though.

@dylans From what I could find online Silvio turned 19 last month.

@BShark Make it so, Number 1. We NEED Silvio...

KUSTEVE said:

@BShark I need answers, Mr. What do you speculate will happen????? - - - -LMAO - - - you crack me up buddy lol " I needs answers Mister " - -sorry just struck me funny , I agree would like to know more , the real question is it would be a semester right? - -should we really do that if possible OR just gut things out? - -Would he just lose that one semester of eligibility if he came in? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@RockkChalkk I don't have to worry about that cause I AIN'T NORMAL lol - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

I️ think everyone is overestimating how much he could help yet this season. Our scheme for bigs is notoriously difficult to pick up, and Silvio is still learning the game.

FarmerJayhawk said:

I️ think everyone is overestimating how much he could help yet this season. Our scheme for bigs is notoriously difficult to pick up, and Silvio is still learning the game.

This is a fair assertion. Even if he is the 4th big just having a 4th big is better than not for emergency situations.

@FarmerJayhawk I thought Silvio had played bb for 9 years. His strong suit is he an elite rebounder.

He’s just raw still. At most he’s an emergency body.

FarmerJayhawk said:

He’s just raw still. At most he’s an emergency body.

If he can rebound and dunk he's a better option than Mitch imo. Of course I upvoted you though because you are right and I know how Self is and he favours the kid that knows what he is doing on the court.

@FarmerJayhawk We need a 4th big. We might not need him, but if we do, we could certainly do much worse

KUSTEVE said:

@FarmerJayhawk We need a 4th big. We might not need him, but if we do, we could certainly do much worse

I see it like this... It's better if KU is going to add a body to get Silvio in the fold early. Gives him another half a year prep with Self, a huge leg up going into next year. It is certainly much better than adding a random walk-on body that would then not be with the team next year.

@FarmerJayhawk i would rather him be here learning than playing AAU ball, any experience gained will be huge for next year's team

Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not saying don’t take him at semester. You absolutely do without a moment’s hesitation. I️ am saying temper expectations for what he can do. Don’t expect him to be a good defender, regardless of his physical tools, and don’t expect him to score much. Picture a much worse Cheick, who’s obviously talented but has no clue what to do.

FarmerJayhawk said:

Don’t misunderstand me, I’m not saying don’t take him at semester. You absolutely do without a moment’s hesitation. I️ am saying temper expectations for what he can do. Don’t expect him to be a good defender, regardless of his physical tools, and don’t expect him to score much. Picture a much worse Cheick, who’s obviously talented but has no clue what to do.

Cheick didn't play enough. He was more effective than Jamari in limited time despite not knowing what to do. Now part of this is the teams Cheick did get more minutes against were typically not as good. Maybe Self has learned. My main issue with Cheick is that he thought he had to shoot every time he touched the ball. Hopefully Silvio doesn't have this problem.

I'd love to see him join the team early and see if by the 2nd half of conference play or closer to March he could become a 5-6 minute guy. Just his body alone to use for fouls, screening, having a bigger body on the floor is something we cannot undervalue. We might have more lopsided games this season where PT would be available at end of game situations to save our starters from wear and tear. Obviously not being apart of summer and fall puts him so far behind the times. History says we are going to lose someone at some point (knock on wood). We need bodies

Welp De-Sousa - - now official signed his letter this morning. - - Dotson & McCormack signing sessions on Saturday. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

jayballer54 said:

Welp De-Sousa - - now official signed his letter this morning. - - Dotson & McCormack signing sessions on Saturday. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Yep.

Link: http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/tale-tait/2017/nov/8/class-of-2018-big-man-silvio-de-sousa-ma/ ↗

Always good to get the blood dry.

Apparently Silvio is trying to make this happen.

If nothing else it would give him a leg up on McCormack next season. (As far as his personal motivations could go)

@BShark

things are heating up!!

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@BShark

things are heating up!!

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The bigs situation just got much better. :smiley:

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Definitely even if he just practices its a leg up. Helps the current team with post bodies in practice.

If an injury happens or he happens to catch on to the system in time to get some game action then its a win-win.

Beats the pants off taking another walk-on.

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BShark said:

Beats the pants off taking another walk-on.

Whoooooooooooooooooooa - - - -crazy - - - - - - but crazy good. - - -So please help me a little bit though ok? - So De-Sousa is going to be on our campus by the 15th of DEC ? - - Does this mean he would be eligible to play on this years team? - - Would he be like losing a 1/2 yr of eligibility by coming in? - -please help clear this for me guy ok? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@jayballer54 First of all an update: Official KU journos saying it's not set in stone yet.

So if it happens, he doesn't lose a half year, this would simply be his FR year. So next season he would be a Sophomore.

BShark said:

@jayballer54 First of all an update: Official KU journos saying it's not set in stone yet.

So if it happens, he doesn't lose a half year, this would simply be his FR year. So next season he would be a Sophomore.

Ahh gotcha. - -This would be sweet if he could make this happen. - He says the NCAA has already approved this? - If that's the case what would be the hold up as to why it wouldn't take pplace? - -would it just be simply the Coaching staff? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@jayballer54 Supposedly there will be an official announcement today. They also will get getting his LOI in to KU today, which he signed yesterday of course.

Any idea asa to when the announcement might come ? - - WHAT TIME? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

jayballer54 said:

Any idea asa to when the announcement might come ? - - WHAT TIME? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Probably not until after school today at the earliest. Might be up to KU more than anything though.

All we can do is sit and wait.

@BShark Well no matter - -sure sounds all good I think I just wet myself a little bit so excited lol - -na just playin - -but really good news we could sure use the help on the front line - -ya sure he gonna be behind learning the offense and such but hey even if he can help spot Doke and Preston for bit - - extra body - -they take like suppose to be pretty decent rebounder. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

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Yep. Silvio says it is done and Self knows but who knows at this point. I'm sure KU/Self have reasons to officially release news when they do.

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So in reality - -this might not be happening as soon as we think then. - -bottom line don't hold your breath - -maybe yes - -BUT maybe no. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

jayballer54 said:

BShark said:

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So in reality - -this might not be happening as soon as we think then. - -bottom line don't hold your breath - -maybe yes - -BUT maybe no. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

I get the feeling that it's done and we are waiting because reasons but that's just my gut feeling like you with ya boi Devon Dotson.

Man this does sound positive from his guardian. He would be the missing piece. Love his size and rebounding

@BShark Gotcha bud - - understand completely - -hopefully turns out good - -sure sounds good. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

It makes me wonder how much Self would play him. He would have some catch up to do but we really need his size and ability this year. He's not going to be around three or four years so no worries with starting early. This would allow us to play traditional, which is really more along the lines of this team's makeup.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article183747006.html ↗

There have been reports De Sousa has taken the standardized test, however, Falmagne indicated Angola native De Sousa, who moved to the United States a couple of years ago, will take a standardized test on Saturday.

“It’s not going to come down to the test, but more the core credits he has that transfer from back home,” Falmagne said. “The NCAA will have to look at all the credits he got. Is it something they will allow to transfer … see how many that is, see where he’s at.”

Falmagne said De Sousa, who has not yet returned his letter-of-intent to KU (that will happen in the next couple days; the week-long signing period runs until next Wednesday), could find out if he’s allowed to play for KU this season sooner rather than later.
“Probably Monday or Tuesday,” Falmagne said.

In the past, however, it has taken the NCAA much longer to make decisions on such eligibility matters.

Falmagne said he had no doubt De Sousa, 19, could contribute to KU’s team right away.

“I think the kid is a pro,” Falmagne said. “I mean athletically he can play in the NBA today. So now it’s just the mental aspect. It’s growing. He’s working on it.”

As far as De Sousa’s progress at IMG this semester, Falmagne said: “He is doing extremely well. He’s definitely an All-American. He has been good on the court and in the classroom as well.”

At one point, after his sophomore year, De Sousa was the No. 2-rated player in the country by at least one recruiting service but dropped after returning to Luanda, Angola to represent his country in international basketball.

“He truly is a freak of nature,” Falmagne told The Star after the power forward committed to KU in August. “His upside is just out of this world. He’s a kid that can put his shoulder on the rim. He can dribble, he can shoot, he can post up, he has great footwork. He can play the game of basketball. More than that, he’s just a great kid,” Falmagne added.

De Sousa chose KU over Maryland, UCLA, Oregon and Indiana. He also had Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisville, North Carolina, Syracuse and others on his list.

KU coach Bill Self cannot comment on De Sousa until KU receives the signed letter-of-intent.

Sounds like he has done a good job of keeping up in school, which is always a question mark for some of these athletes. Would love to have him. So the main hold up is regarding his core classes right?

HawkChamp said:

Sounds like he has done a good job of keeping up in school, which is always a question mark for some of these athletes. Would love to have him. So the main hold up is regarding his core classes right?

Yeah, whether or not they will count some classes.

I'll say it right now though, given that KU got Cheick eligible and Marvin Bagley went to two fake schools and is playing for Duke this year after reclassifying I would be pretty salty if it doesn't happen.

@BShark I feel the same way. Man this would be monumental for this season. Stoked about the possiblity!

Slightly behind Silvio vs. a walk on FB player. Duh!!! Come on down, Silvio! Man, I just love saying "Silvio!"

@BShark would he be using a 2017 scholarship

He would almost have to be as it would still be the 17 school year and it would count as his freshman season. One good thing is he should be in game shape, at least HS game shape.

@3genhawk Yes. Thankfully KU has one open due to the premature departure of the stache Whitman.

I happened to be watching twitter when I saw a KU fan profile say something to the effect of DeSousa was absolutely going to be a Jayhawk in December. That got retracted as all the particulars of reclassifying have not been worked out just yet. But I think there still remains a HUGE chance that it happens.

Forget red shirting this guy. He gets reclassified, he is playing.

He will be our 4th Big man.

We need that extra big body off the bench.

Especially in March!

Sounds like his guardian is pretty confident. Is anyone aware of past cases like this? Cheick was a little different. Maybe bagley?

For a change we can go into the season not having to worry about the next class and wondering what rabbit Coach Self will need to pull out of a hat. I can get used to it.🍻

HawkChamp said:

Sounds like his guardian is pretty confident. Is anyone aware of past cases like this? Cheick was a little different. Maybe bagley?

Cheick went to a bogus school, Silvio presumably doesn't have that issue. He was in Africa longer I think though and that's what they need to be sure on, classes in Africa. At least this is what I think is the case based on reading the articles that popped up.

A good parallel is Austin Wiley at Auburn last season. I️ just have to put this out there. Just because this dude broke the story, don’t think it’s ok to DM recruits and ask for info. It’s one of the worst things you can do as a fan, and absolutely has affected recruitments. Doing it makes the entire program and fanbase come across as creepy. You wouldn’t want randos filling your kid’s inbox. So just don’t do it, even if you think you can break a story.

Bill Self is pretty confident too @HawkChamp on last night Hawk Talk when Cunliffe at semester was mentioned he also strongly hinted at another addition.

@FarmerJayhawk You will never see me dm'ing recruits that's for sure. This put the information out there when obviously the staff didn't fully want it out there yet. Hence Matt Scott having to be vague about it.

BShark said:

Bill Self is pretty confident too @HawkChamp on last night Hawk Talk when Cunliffe at semester was mentioned he also strongly hinted at another addition.

@FarmerJayhawk You will never see me dm'ing recruits that's for sure. This put the information out there when obviously the staff didn't fully want it out there yet. Hence Matt Scott having to be vague about it.

Ha, well you won't catch me doing it either seeing as how I have no clue what dm'ing even means lol. - -I feel good just to be able to know how to pull up the simplest things - -little lone dm'ing - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@jayballer54 Took me awhile before I realized it meant Direct Messaging someone. I get lost a lot when the social media lingo and abbreviations start flying!

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mayjay said:

@jayballer54 Took me awhile before I realized it meant Direct Messaging someone. I get lost a lot when the social media lingo and abbreviations start flying!

lOL- - Ya what you said, that's me all over the place - - I am that Classic ummmm not to quick computer guy, but now see - -you have taught me something new today lol - -now I can go back to bed and dream about the game tonight lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

BShark said:

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My question would be is: ? Why does his legal guardian feel that the NCAA will make a quick decision about Silvio about his eligibility as where they as it says always take their time with other cases? - -Like Cheick for example.

Now since the initial came out I sit back and pondered , I feel that Coach Self obviously been in contact with Silvio since his commitment and they have talked and can also bet Coach Self when heard they Silvio might try and re classify hold him something along the lines that we could sure use him if that was what he wanted to do.

I say this cause It was stated in another article that the soonest he would be able to be here/or play would be right before the Texas game. - -I think his guardian even mentions/hints a little and that is WHY would Silvio come here for basically a 1/2 of the season if he thought he wasn't going to be getting any playing time? - -Why would he waste a year of eligibility as just a practice player?

Then I thought well WHY would we even want to lose a year of eligibility with him - if we just toughed it out this year with what we had and then have him for the full year NEXT year? - - Then AFTER I beat my head against my door - - -slapped myself in the face about 20 times - -and stuck my head in the freeze I thought - - - -OH YA THAT'S - -we need this guy, and we need him bad lol.-- It's like what was said off the shiver. - -ya he is going to be behind scheme wise - -but you don't have to draw a play for him cause he is active, active, active - -which translates rebounds , rebounds, rebounds. A win Win if he can do it. We will still have him plenty this yr if possible - you figure the 18 game big 12 season , any games in the post season big 12 - -then the NCAA'S well worth it -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@jayballer54

This case looks much more cut and dry than Cheick's case was.

I see folks elsewhere comparing Silvio to Diallo in terms of IQ and learning the sets and Bill Self's system. To me, while Silvio needs polishing of course, it appears as though he is much farther along from a basketball skill standpoint than what Diallo ever was. Maybe I'm wrong, but if the NCAA allows him to play in the spring, I would guess that we will see someone who has more awareness and more versatility than Cheick did and therefore be much more beneficial.

He's got a lot more experience than Cheick did, that's for sure. However, he'll have much less time in Self's defensive system, so he'll struggle mightily for quite awhile.

Silvio would lose only the current one half season of eligibility and would have 3 and one half years available. Having said that, I don't believe Silvio will stay here that long so it really is a moot point.

You see that someplace JayHawkFanToo? From what I've read it would count as a full year eligibility wise but I will admit to only modest research on the topic.

JayHawkFanToo said:

Silvio would lose only the current one half season of eligibility and would have 3 and one half years available. Having said that, I don't believe Silvio will stay here that long so it really is a moot point.

Are you sure about that? I think this half season would count as 1 season and he would have 3 left. I have never heard of anyone running out of eligibility midway through their season which would be the case if he used all of his eligibility.

@RockkChalkk @Kubie.

He would have 3-1/2 season of eligibility total (as he would forfeit the current first semester half) he would use the one half the second semester this season and have 3 years left after this season. He would only lose the current half season until he is eligible to play the second semester. Makes sense?

If he does not play this season he would have 4 full season of eligibility.

@RockkChalkk This would count as his freshman season whether it was only a half a year or not - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@jayballer54 @JayHawkFanToo yep ok, that's what I thought. I think the post could be read a few different ways which is why there was some confusion.

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@FarmerJayhawk We need a 4th big. We might not need him, but if we do, we could certainly do much worse

I think we absolutely will need him. If he can post up and rebound, he will be a difference maker. And obviously we could do far worse.

@RockkChalkk @JayHawkFanToo

Jo Jo White encountered this exact scenario and Ted Owens made a fateful delicious. White was old for his grade and came to KU in Dec. so if for some reason he stays 4 years, Bill would have to choose as well.

Due to his early enrollment, White had only one semester of eligibility and Head Coach Ted Owens opted to have White play for the 18 games in the first semester rather than eight in the second.[9] He graduated with a degree in physical education.[9]

Uh make that decision.

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I wish Bill wouldn’t say the international pipe line being open is strange. ahem adidas still scares me. Not that I think the staff did anything wrong, but who knows what adidas did? If recruiting seems strange to the coach is that a red flag? Hopefully I’m just paranoid, as I’d hate to see any harm befall our beloved Jayhawks.

@dylans KU didn't do anything wrong directly, I'm fairly sure of that. We'd be foolish to believe absolutely nothing happened though. The outlook on Doke changed from "Nike kid going to a Nike school" to ending up at KU.

The alternative was not recruiting top level players at all.

@BShark does rhe signed loi bring the reclassification talk to an end?

3genhawk said:

@BShark does rhe signed loi bring the reclassification talk to an end?

No. That still should happen and hopefully we find out this week.

If it weren't for Bill Self and the belief in his character, I'd actually be surprised if payoffs didn't happen regarding Kansas, on that dusty, sweaty continent.

Bill obviously thinks Silvio is an immediate impact and believes he should be a top five recruit if not for playing over in Africa. He would be the third big and would be a much better option than Mitch, who, bless his heart, doesn't have the size to battle against athletic bigs and doesn't do anything offensively. The dude can ball with the best of 'em.

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Bill obviously thinks Silvio is an immediate impact and believes he should be a top five recruit if not for playing over in Africa. He would be the third big and would be a much better option than Mitch, who, bless his heart, doesn't have the size to battle against athletic bigs and doesn't do anything offensively. The dude can ball with the best of 'em.

Yeah, Self seems pumped.

@Fightsongwriter I was thinking JoJo only played 1st semester of his senior yr.

I remember seeing something on Silvio doing well in international ball. I think that was part of the reason he didn't play AAU this past year right? Maryland wanted him bad and he has a solid base of skills to work with and refine. He's a physical specimen, just like Big Dave. Self bringing the beef with the burgers next season

Mechanically, all KU would have to do in a reclass would be to not hold him to his 18-19 LOI. Just receiving it has no impact.

@Barney You were thinking correctly.

This kid is fantastic, I love him already!

De Sousa said Monday he was elated to hear KU announced his signing to an official letter. “It’s a pretty good feeling, amazing to sign with a school you like,” De Sousa said in a phone conversation. “I’ve been working on my game, doing it all my life (since he was 10 back in Angola). Just to get to know where I’m going to play at this level, it’s a great day.” He made just one official visit, choosing KU over Maryland and others. “I fell in love with the school,” he said. “I didn’t want to be the type of guy to just go to four or five different schools to visit when you already know where to go. Once I got there it was amazing. In short answer, I would say Kansas is the best place to be. It’s like my dream school. I decided to make the dream come true,” he added, noting his dad, who played professionally overseas, has long been a fan of KU’s style of play. “The coaches teach you things on and off the court,” De Sousa said. “They are tough on you in practices and games. They care about you.”

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Everything sounding good! Also of note he plans to stay beyond this season for sure, in case anyone was worried about that.

Good stuff. Glad to have him and if he can join early an early bonus for the team and himself

@BShark MAN - - -what a statement - - whew. - -love that, goes to show this kid knew what he wanted, saw what he wanted, and committed to what he wanted. - Sound like a bright kid love that.

Makes a lot of sense. Kind of like what I told my brother awhile back, sounds corny but I told him IF I would of been talented enough back in my playing day of basketball, to where I was blessed enough to be getting attention from the big boys? - -It would of been simple for me - -I would of told these Coaches, I thank you for your consideration and interest in me BUT don't I don't want to waste your time - -I'm going to KU period. - -Why would I say that? - -because like De-Sousa I love the school -- De-Sousa says he fell in love with KU - -good for him - I like that why waste these other schools time. - Yet when he committed we heard from some other fans - -OH well KU had to pay him money - something fishy KU is dirty lol. - -The kid fell in love with the School - -His dad right? - -has liked how KU ran things for years how about that lol.

After reading this - I just got even a more instant like for the kid then before - -think he is going to do great things for KU. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@jayballer54 Me too man, but I don't think the staff would have been that interested in a 6'1'' fat center like myself. :joy:

BShark said:

@jayballer54 Me too man, but I don't think the staff would have been that interested in a 6'1'' fat center like myself. :joy:

Lol Ahhh, come on bud , I bet you were a terror on the glass right? lol. - -like sir Charles the round mound of rebound. I hear ya buddy - I got a nickname on the team all the guys called me BW - -as in bench warmer lmao - well not quite that bad I did play but ummm ya. - but like I said IF I would of been that's what I would have done dead serious about that - -why waste a schools time right if you know lol. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Read of an article with De-Sousa his guardian still feels like it is very likely that De Sousa will end up here in December and possibly be ready to play around the 29th of December against Texas.

He says he feels like there will be no problem with his eligibility just have to wait for score to be revealed to De souse and his guardian and examined by KU & the NCAA.

His class graduates in December due to the fact he started in January It is his high Schools 8th semester - It just sounds pretty good - just have to wait.

His guardian if he played a semester for KU that he would be eligible for the NBA following but said he is not going to do that - -he is not ready- he wants to break some records he says lol. would sure be a help to the frontline this year. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

@jayballer54 I think that is the same article posted by @BShark 3 hours ago.

RockkChalkk said:

@jayballer54 I think that is the same article posted by @BShark 3 hours ago.

Correct.

@RockkChalkk oooops. - - - still love it - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Looks like he's playing with JR High kids

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Here are some answers ↗ from Jessie Newell on Preston and DeSousa. Hopefully the link works.

@JayHawkFanToo link is good, thanks