It's easy to read that as Self jumping out in front of it.
BShark
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FarmerJayhawk said:
BShark said:
Langford is a wing. Grimes is a guard.
Exactly. Grimes would play the 2 and Langford the 3 in Self's preferred offense. I don't really think they affect each other. Langford is looking more if Vick stays or goes, if anything.
I think if he is willing to come then it's not hard for Vick to go pro, in fact maybe recommended to do so, to tell Langford there is a spot for him.
This goes back to the Selden v JJ thing and I'm sure some will disagree with me on it.
Langford is a wing. Grimes is a guard.
FarmerJayhawk said:
Writer for the Indy Star saying it's "nearly done" that Romeo will go to KU. It makes a ton of sense since Louisville (his previous likely landing spot) is about to get nuked to the Stone Age by the NCAA. I'd absolutely love the pickup.
Exactly. There is no way he goes to UL now you'd have to think...
@jayballer54 ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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jaybate 1.0 said:
Hope you're right, but it appears we are in for a very, very long and hard fought economic war for the soul/sole of the game. And I believe we are still quite early in the asymmetric strategic-tactical exploitation of the legal-political constraint.
If you are saying more will come of this I agree. Still very early in the process.
Arizona: Nike school Auburn: Under Armour school Oklahoma State: Nike school USC: Nike school Charged with federal crime: adidas exec
DanR said:
What's weird to me is none of the four coaches charged so far are even at Adidas schools. ??
OSU, USC, Arizona are Nike schools. Auburn is Under Armour.
Yep. This is what I was saying earlier. They are nabbing ANYONE they can catch.
COME ON DOWN SON, COME ON DOWN.
jaybate 1.0 said:
Cracking down on adidas appears like cracking down on hub cap thieves in a 'hood, while heroin, crack and meth are reputedly being sold openly on Wall Street. 😀
Is this a serious attack on adidas market share for challenging TPTB?
adidas appears practically marginalized already in its apparent ability to supply top talent in competitive quantities!
What must TPTB be doing?
Holy cow! Whatta world!
They are getting anyone they can. Multiple Nike and UA guys too. One of the Adidas execs just recently left Nike for Adidas, so the transgressions probably took place while at Nike.
KUSTEVE said:
@jaybate-1.0 You called it. The big shoe money, the buying off players, the embargo ... the whole enchilada. Your scoffers probably won't be heard from, I'm guessing.
I mean, it was the worst kept secret in the world. Not sure I believe the embargo though. Do I believe Self burned some bridges? Seems likely, but embargo? Meh.
No way Pitino and Pearl survive this right? LOL
@jaybate-1-0 I thought you'd appreciate the thread title.
And yes, how great that the FBI is tackling THE REAL ISSUES in the world today.
I'll be honest as long as KU isn't popped, I don't care too much about this. I have no doubt KU paid players though.
BeddieKU23 said:
HighEliteMajor said:
Can we cut the Lawsons?
It's probably not out of the possibility that De-Sousa/McCormack are insurance in case the Lawson's don't work out for some reason.
Self has essentially recruited over Lightfoot which could be his calling card to look elsewhere. That seems unlikely but today's kids do the unthinkable.
He's already recruited for Preston & Doke leaving as well. Gone are the days these recruits are the backups
I think Mitch is more likely to take a RS than transfer. However if he is the 4th big next year which is quite possible I don't think he would RS or transfer.
I just want Grimes. This is where I'm at with it. Then find some random guard to fill the roster.
The real problem is Turge would still be coaching this theoretical fab five.
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
Devon Dotson will visit Maryland this weekend.
Welp, as expected this one is dragging on now.
I warn everyone and do themselves a favor and don't visit Maryland's board. I thought it was the just the whack job insider that was delusional but apparently if you read them speak its a disease that has spread throughout.
I think it's hilarious but for sure anyone that is easily angered (like my boy @jayballer54 ) should stay away.
Yeah the team could theoretically afford it but one it would look awful and two Dedric will be the best post player on next year's team.
Devon Dotson will visit Maryland this weekend.
It's about landing kids and coaching. KSU was foolish for firing Martin.
South Carolina's best players last year.
Sindarius Thornwell #32 ranked in class of 2013. SR.
PJ Dozier #25 ranked in class of 2015. SO.
Chris Silva #161 ranked in class of 2015. SO.
They also had a foreign player that was probably underranked a bit. Then mostly role players. Martin is a hell of a coach.
They will be tested this year though. They lost ten yes TEN players from last year's roster including their far and away two best in Dozier and Thornwell.
drgnslayr said:
David is the perfect recruit to sign with us. He is still a bit of a project player, only needing the polishing touches to set him up as a top NBA pick, probably within 2 years. As others have said, Hudy must be licking her chops in excitement to bring David into her program. David has done a great job himself in bringing down his weight. Now, he needs toning, mostly aerobic conditioning to handle the speed of D1. My hopes are we can keep him for at least two years.
I think it is a big plus he has been playing with Billy at Oak Hill. They surely must already have some chemistry built, and I can't stress how important it is to have two prolific scoring big men who have established chemistry.
Watch David's videos. One thing pops out more than anything else. After he finishes in the paint he gives a hard stare down to his opponent. He's a real competitor with big man swagger... something we haven't had in a long time. Basketball is still a street game. I know it is the playground ball in me, but I still think swagger is one of the key factors in winning, especially in the low post, where your big men truly defend the rim.
This recruit class promises to be a great one for us. We've been quick out of the blocks and our momentum is riding high!
3-4 year player probably. He has talked about getting his degree. Now if he absolutely explodes then perhaps he comes back later to finish his schoolwork. Sounds like a really grounded kid overall though.
As for his relationship with Preston, I do think that played a factor. It certainly didn't hurt. Quote from an article: “I know him well. Billy is one of my boys,” McCormack said, acknowledging “there’s no way of telling” if Preston will be at KU as a sophomore.
As for how relevant swagger is, the 2012 team almost won a NC off of swagger and grit. So there is that.
Nembhard going to UF would be great for KU re: Dotson.
MORE ARTICLES
http://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/tale-tait/2017/sep/25/impact-of-mccormack-commitment-goes-beyo/ ↗
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article175175841.html ↗
The future journalism major — he wants to be a sports announcer someday — once described his game as “big” to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Kentucky at one point was involved in his recruitment as well as Maryland, Georgetown, Baylor, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, VCU and others.
“I can play the outside game to an extent. I know my bread and butter is inside,” he said Sunday. “I’m looking forward to playing as a freshman and giving forth whatever I can bring to the team.”
““He’ll do what you ask him to do,” Smith told USA Today. “He has a great attitude and he’s a great student. He’s a big guy and there’s not many 5-men who want to play down low. Dave knows what he is and goes to work.”
If Doke is gone the door is certainly open for him to start next to Dedric. It would be a tough competition between McCormack and De Sousa. I think both are solid fits next to Dedric. If Doke is back, Doke is starting.
If Doke does come back, Mitch might want to take a redshirt.
BeddieKU23 said:
BShark said:
General news tangentially related to KU: after news leaked about McCormack and KU, Ian Steere decommitted from Creighton and got some crystal ball picks for NC State. Brutal for Creighton.
I saw that and thought the same thing. Steere is a quality big, not surprised he might end up in-state after all
Yeah when KU showed interest I was thinking he'd be a solid get. Good 4 year player in a class light on bigs. I can't blame KU for not pressing for him though* and things sure worked out with LB gifting De Sousa and then KU closing fast on McCormack.
*Which brings up an interesting topic. More and more "lower level" schools are prioritizing fringe top 100-150 recruits and getting them early. The kids want to play so it makes sense for them as well. But until you get the kid actually signed it opens up the door for stuff like this. Loads of early period commitments in this class and I think we will see a lot more before it's all said and done.
jayballer54 said:
@BShark But what does that have anything to do with KU ? - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
NC State was one of the main competitors for McCormack. Took an official there and their coach visited McCormack I think more than once. Just an example of the domino effect that can sometimes happen in recruiting.
http://www2.kusports.com/news/2017/sep/24/2018-big-man-david-mccormack-says-coaching-staff-t/ ↗
Lots of good nuggets here.
For @BeddieKU23 a quote from his mother
“This means the world to me,” said McCormack’s mother, Janine, who joined the broadcast’s final 30 seconds. “I’m so proud of David and I support my son 100 percent. I think he made a wonderful decision.”
I can't wait to watch him play this year. Kid has been working hard, lost a bunch of weight and added muscle definition which is something to keep in mind when watching older highlight videos in particular.
This will change, so only relevant until it changes, but the offers compared to the player ranking here LOL: http://247sports.com/player/filip-petrusev-46041501 ↗
KU is full up in the post or I'd say they should be very interested in him. I'd be on him being top 50 by the time it's all said and done.
BeddieKU23 said:
Slater posting some stuff about Zion.
Talking about Zion's mother not wanting him to be far away from home. What is it lately and KU recruits being negatively recruited by their mothers. Good lord let your son do what he wants!
Josh Jackson and Billy Preston though!
Honestly it's very important to recruit the parents. Self is typically very good at this.
I would at least understand it with Zion. Kansas is very far from SC and it's just one year. Would be hilarious if he picked Clemson.
General news tangentially related to KU: after news leaked about McCormack and KU, Ian Steere decommitted from Creighton and got some crystal ball picks for NC State. Brutal for Creighton.
KUSTEVE said:
@Statmachine He's listed as a 5 star on 24/7:
http://247sports.com/Season/2018-Basketball/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool ↗ ↗
Anyway, he is the type of player Bill should have on his team every year: big, burly, aggressive player. He'll knock some noggins. Give me a guy like this any day of the week over a Carlton Bragg. Let the guards shoot the 3 pointers - welcome back, muscle.
He is highly rated but is also probably a four year player. During his recruitment he actually mentioned planning to get his degree and what he wanted to major in iirc. That's...pretty rare and refreshing.
Agree completely, great fit for Self/KU.
According to National Recruiting Analyst Andrew Slater, McCormack's hard work on his body has made him a much more explosive player on the court.
David McCormack has always had a great deal of relative low-post skill, but the transformation of his physique since arriving at Oak Hill Academy has helped him remain on the court much longer and create additional explosion," said Slater. The 6'10" Virginia native is one of the most efficient low-post players in the class, but has also looked to steadily improve his face-up shot from the high-post," he added.
According to Slater, McCormack's already polished offensive game and his ability to block shots and hit glass will immediately stand out to Kansas fans.
Offensively, he's relatively polished for his age. Like the earlier Jayhawk commitment Silvio De Sousa, McCormack now rebounds at an exceptional level on both ends of the court," said Slater. "With the improved athleticism, the five-star senior has developed into a more effective post defender, particularly as a weak-side shot-blocker. He still needs to trim his physique more, work on his lateral quickness, become a better overall defender, and cut down on his turnovers. Overall, landing Dave McCormack will be both an immediate rotational player with his rebounding and low-post skill as well as one who brings the ability to develop into an all-Big 12 honors type of big man as an upperclassman," added Slater.
"A beast down low with a physically attacking post game," said Meyer. "McCormack also has mobility, a mind for the game and a penchant for positional defense," he added.
McCormack's size and strength allow him to get position on the low block and to bury his defender underneath the basket.
"McCormack is a beast on the blocks," said Meyer. He has great size and plays a physically attacking game. You won't see a lot of fade away jumpers from McCormack. He loves to attack the defense with aggressive moves to the basket. Defensively he has the size and mind for the game to make him a strong positional defender," Meyer added.
Backs up what I was saying in the first post. He could quickly become a fan favourite.
Love this tweet, lol.
Texas Hawk 10 said:
This is a part of Virginia known for churning some of the toughest players in the country.
See: Mason, Frank.
SNACKS!
McCormack cites Bill Self's player development and assistant coach Jerrance Howard's recruiting for his decision.
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In his own words
"Looking forward to winning more championships and making more memories at Kansas."
Kids like McCormack and Garrett aren't flashy, but they win you games.
Self will love him. Kid is smart, plays positional defense. Back to the basket offensive game.
kjayhawks said:
@BShark Well, that's a good question Fizzou is 1-3 just like us. Their stats mirror ours in a number of ways, both teams beat an FCS club and haven't been closer than double digits to an FBS win. They are averaging 25 ppg to our 32 and giving up 40 to our 39 . One could argue that they have played a tougher schedule, which is true but neither team has competed at a high level. The last few years of the rivalry in football thanks to Gill didn't end well for us. Think of how bad we would've murdered them in basketball the past few years.
Missouri the last couple years in basketball probably would have legit been the worst team on KU's schedule. Crazy.
And yeah...I think KU would give them a game in football this year...
How awful would a KU Missouri game be right now?