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@approxinfinity Had a hearty laugh. KU hasn't got serious with a single 4 type in the portal.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Jaylen Wells in from Washington St. Too talented to not get involved
KJ says no
@wissox They would have to prove it. Right now we have... the word of a Michigan State writer and a Wisconsin blog rehashing that? That's where it gets difficult.
@wissox said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
@approxinfinity said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Are there tampering rules around this? Once we destroy the NCAA who is going to do anything about it?
It really seems like there should be if there isn't.
There are rules against tampering that are practically impossible to enforce. No one is allowed to contact the player so what generally happens is coaches contact a go between. Typically family, a former aau coach, a mentor etc...
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Sounds like Bama and Baylor are the main players here. Bama roster is sparse atm and it's home for him. Baylor is hiring his HS coach (has ramifications well beyond just him).
@Gorilla72 KU is not recruiting him. Nike paid his family to NOT visit KU the first time, is a rumor out there.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
I don't think Memphis has any plans to change either
Overpaying for double digit loss seasons is their thing. :winking_face:
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Old friend alert: Chris Johnson to Stephen F Austin
Quite the fall here.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Tyrese Hunter to Memphis. Woof.
Got paid I'm sure but man, Memphis is like the island of misfit toys.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:
Bossi now saying there might be legs to Philon. Will see how it goes.
I think he is lagging today, no disrespect as he tries to cover everything.
I trust Bill to hopefully smooth over these issues. Philon is a real talent.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Recruiting:
Bossi says Philon camp doesn't have 2nd thoughts but obviously there's no way to know 100%
Philon might not but someone around him does. I know coaching staffs that have been contacted. It's early/preliminary at this stage.
@Woodrow said in 2024 Recruiting:
@BShark said in 2024 Recruiting:
buckle up
You hearing we are going after another incoming Freshman?
It's all over the place now but Philon's people are looking around.
buckle up
He won't be back, unless something very unforeseen happens.
Texas takes two wings today, KU's secondary target commits to Memphis. Bill is down in Texas. Connect the dots with Rylan Griffen.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
KU working on in home with Griffen soon
Tomorrow ideally.
@approxinfinity said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Sure, ok. Im losing track. How many more are we expecting out and in? And are our likely targets
All guys that shoot the 3?
Two more in. Griffen has a wetter, Storr more of a scorer type.
@approxinfinity said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Is losing out on Mcneeley and hyping Zach a bad trade? Do we have enough 3 pt shooting?
Completely unrelated. McNeely has everything to do with Storr and Griffen.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
@BShark ope yep I can't math today
Haha no worries. Sounds like Bill will go to 13 if needed as well.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
@jayballer67 that's the one. As of right this second we're at 13 scholarships so 1-2 more would have to leave to make the numbers work. McDowell and Furphy are the obvious candidates. If both leave and we get Griffen that might be the 12 we roll with come fall
We are at 12 unless I missed somebody here
Juan/Mayo/Kugel/KJ/HD Flory/Kease/Philon/Elmarko/Zach/Jamari/Furphy
That said Furphy is outta here.
bahahahahahahahahaaa
@kjayhawks said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
@BShark what is the latest on Hunter? I keep hearing Furphy is gone no matter the pick
Still think Hunter will be back
@RockkChalkk Not on the same planet as Udoka's senior year defensively. Maybe a target if Hunter leaves.
@wissox said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
@BShark There's this about Storr. In the 2nd half UW was making a run on James Madison, cutting it to three. Made a stop and then missed what would have been a big 3 tying it up. JMU races downcourt past a jogging and indifferent Storr and made a wide open 3. Game, season over. He's not Jayhawk material.
I don't like him at all, but the staff seems to be recruiting him.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
@AsadZ as of right now I think Small from OSU is the only 100% take
Storr perhaps but I think he ends up elsewhere.
KU will not recruit Mark Mitchell.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
@BShark said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
Tang to Arkansas many people are saying
Beard but I like your thinking.
NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND
TANG ME UP BEFORE I GOGO
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
Tang to Arkansas many people are saying
Beard but I like your thinking.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Michigan's Terrance Williams, 6'7 wing in. Avg 12ppg on 39% from 3. Can shoot it and will be 5th year Sr...
Notably, friends with Hunter Dickinson. Food for thought.
@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
I’ve never seen Zeke play, but I thought I read that Zeke has zero pull up or midrange game? It’s either at the rim or behind the arc. Either way, nice to have a player on the roster who can find his own shot.
He pulls up from behind the arc. He absolutely has a pull up game.
@AsadZ said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
To the experts:
What's the take on our transfer signees so far, one has to replace McCullar.
Is Self still recruiting hard in the portal.
What about our own players, any indication of KU losing players? I saw KJ is staying put.
Not an expert but some thoughts...
KU is currently "full" but yes Bill is still recruiting. This would lead us to believe there are likely some transfers out. You'd think Zach, Jamari and Elmarko are all candidates.
My biggest takeaway from the signees is that Bill saw shot creation as a glaring weakness (wow @kuballin10 he isn't blind thankfully) and signed two guys that are able to create their own shot.
There is still more work to be done, but this will help get KU up from the 59th offensive on KP and hopefully closer to the top 10 we are typically used to (very spoiled).
Kugel is clearly a bit of a risk. If his head is on right, he is an NBA talent. He had a linsanity run (17ppg over the last 10 games) to end his freshman year which got him on NBA draft board radar. But then he struggled his sophomore year. Consistency is an issue. He had 25/9 against Baylor, 24 against Wake Forest and 22 against Auburn but then you can find games where he scores less than 5 points. Athletic, will definitely be catching some lobs.
Mayo fills an immediate need. Simply put Kansas needed a guard that could pull up and score. Hell I'd like another one (Kugel I see as a wing guy but good creator for his size). Mayo is a guy that defenders have to respect at all times. He will pull up from anywhere and shoot the ball. In the Summit it led to driving opportunities as well. I'm guessing that won't be as effective at the P5 level but it still should improve our spacing tremendously. Especially in spots where KJ is on the bench and we are playing 4 out. His stats against P5 haven't been the best but of course that was with Summit League team mates. Some athleticism concerns but he is a hooper. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts.
I'm not sure Tang is much better. A bit too early to say but I was not impressed this year.
Howard definitely went bad fast.
@wissox said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Dug McDaniel to that other school in the state.
Fits the mold for Tang lately. Tiny scoring guard.
@BeddieKU23 said in Zeke Mayo:
Agree.. he can handle the ball and besides his ability to shoot the ball he should be another ball handler that can take pressure off Harris. Has over 300 assists in 3 years.
Yeah not a PG at this level but as a secondary handler it's all good
@BigBad The thing that stands out to me with Mayo compared to Timberlake is that Timby was really a catch and shoot guy only. Mayo isn't the best ball handler but he at least has a nicer skill set that should help him. Don't think he will be a world beater but hopefully better than Timberlake.
@BeddieKU23 said in Zeke Mayo:
According to 247 he was an unranked prospect in 2021 class. Tulsa was his best offer out of High School. Late bloomer, and given he wasn't a highly ranked prospect we likely didn't bother scouting him.. Sometimes they fall through the cracks..
He was looked at, never did get a proper KU offer. This was a sore spot for awhile but clearly he got over it. This one almost happened last year.
@BShark
Yes- arguably the most under-utilized shot in college- the open space pull up jumper. I saw Elmarko do a couple of those successfully this year.
To me it was the biggest issue with last year's team. Kevin was the only guy that could create for himself consistently. Elmarko did flash it as you mentioned.
@approxinfinity said in Zeke Mayo:
The youtube highlights are encouraging
Bill signed two step back jumper guys, is he learning???
Next senior night will be a freaking movie. I will be crying during Juan's speech.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
old friend Scotty Middleton in the portal. Avg 4.4 ppg on 45% shooting from 3 on 62 attempts. Avg 15 minutes off the bench.
Don't think he would be a take this time either.
We love DJ Burns
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Iowa St freshman Omaha Billew in, KU recruited him a good bit and he had a disappointing season playing behind many seasoned vets. This guy will be a problem in a few years for opponents
I doubt he ever amounts to much actually.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Perfect round 2!!!
Really hoping Bill learned his lesson...
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Wait Pops got a case brewing? Self's kind of dude
@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
@BShark so did these guys, him and Shannon get a free pass?
I think ultimately Isaacs will be found not guilty/the case thrown out if current rumors are true. But still...I wouldn't take him.
I don't know as much about the Shannon case/situation.
@JAYHAWKFAN214 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
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