@BeddieKU23 UK writer said that KU is much more of a player for Barrett than people think. Of course, I don't think anyone is getting Zion AND Barrett.
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Interesting take away is that Shittu and Barrett are perceived to be mutually exclusive. I think UK would want both, but it seemingly isn't possible. If anyone could do it though, well...I'd certainly never count out Cal for anything.
JRE will be a joy for Self to coach. Should be a fan favourite too.
Josh Jackson
KirkIsMyHinrich said:
The 17-18 backcourt might be better than the 16-17 backcourt. Or at least on par-ish. I hope Dok stays healthy this season.
Cancel the season if Doke gets hurt.
I agree, and he is a really good PG. Legit PG, high four star, maybe a 5 star when it's all said and done. Top 25 player imo. Can shoot, penetrate, good vision. Projects as a multi-year player too, I think he will be a great Jayhawk.
@jayballer54 Slater said Dotson should commit to KU within 2 weeks. Edit: Combining multiple posts he made here over the last couple days. That's the gist.
UK insider saying Zion, Reddish and Barrett should all be fall decisions. The surprising one here is Barrett. Looks like things will happen quickly there.
He also said that he thinks Robinson playing professionally overseas is the most likely option fwiw.
Oh mannnnnnnn
Said vacation will start after the game tonight apparently.
Slater came on the KU board and stated that Dotson cutting AZ is tied to the Quinerly announcement tonight. Also that he expects Dotson to be the next shoe to drop (to KU) after his family gets back from a vacation.
@Kcmatt7 Well Slater has legit connections, so legit in fact that he went from just Duke writer to national 247 writer. So he is as legit as they come really. So when he says Dotson to KU is done, I take it far more seriously than if Matt Scott said it.
Looks like it will come down to UK/KU/South Carolina for Zion.
I'm pretty confident Dotson will be a Jayhawk.
That was after he visited Zona too, lol.
At point guard, from Charlotte, North Carolina....Number X... Devon Dotson.
Grimes/Dotson/Zion would be incredible. I'll also believe it when I see it but damn, fun to think about.
His last logged visit was Zona, but you know how that is. He could have been in to Nova unofficially.
BeddieKU23 said:
Statmachine said:
There were a lot of guys on this very board that said Newman would bold after sitting out last year. That didn't happen because Self explained to him and his family that he would mess up recruiting. It all worked out so far.
Yes the concerns for Newman were valid. He didn't go against his word.
This situation with Robinson is different.
I agree, it's a risk. If KU was extremely well positioned with a top 2018 C I'm not sure it would be a risk worth taking. However I think this could end up working out and KU isn't greatly positioned with a top C. Robinson is way better than McCormack who might end up at Okie Lite anyway.
Quinerly is announcing tonight between Nova and Zona. I hope it's Zona and also LOL guess he isn't taking that KU courtesy visit.
One of Zion or Langford and I won't complain about Adidas for awhile. Assuming we also get Grimes.
Oh and this CB change, it comes on the heels of Slater doing a lengthy interview with Zion.
@jayballer54 KU has always been in there pretty deep with Zion. Doesn't hurt that he's been playing with Dotson, that's for sure.
Somewhat hot take: I think he'd be the best post player Self has had since Embiid. Kid is springy and does have some skills.
It's extremely unlikely but I still think he would be a fantastic signing for next year's team.
Something to keep in mind with Robinson is the 2018 class is very weak for quality bigs. If Bagley reclassifies then Robinson would be the #1 big in the 18 class if he was in it. So even if he does have to sit, he would be a good addition imo.
Much better chance at Robinson I'd say.
It's unlikely that he will get a waiver to play this year but if Mitchell Robinson picks KU and does get the waiver, fuhhhhhhhhhhhhgeddaboutit.
Kcmatt7 said:
@BShark He has all the tools. You can see it. The game just needs to slow down for him a little and he needs to be able to see the bigger picture. I don't think he understands ball rotation because he has always just shot every time he had the ball. He is a big mismatch vs other posts, but not sure he understands that you can only exploit mismatches when you catch the ball in certain spots on the floor.
But, from what I watched I'm excited how much of a physical specimen he is going to be at the very least. He rebounded pretty well in the one game I watched.
Agree and for once, it's basically exactly matching what we heard about him coming out of HS. Could be special if he takes the coaching to heart.
Williams is a PF. Gonna be tough to pull him with Dedric already on board anyway.
Yes. Take him in a heartbeat @jayballer54 Try for a waiver, if not granted, well he probably starts at C for KU next year...
Late night is the ov now. Per multiple reports.
Grimes has been on KU's campus on his own dime already. Staff needs to close here.
Wish we still had Danny. I can just imagine him working with Preston.
If Preston puts the work in, he will be a great Jayhawk, you can see the potential. I hope we get two years...
The best part about Grimes and Dotson is neither likely projects as OAD but both are still very good. Those are the kinds of players you really want to prioritize imo.
jayballer54 said:
I was reading off the Arizona board and there are posters there that feel Grimes is coming to KU to go along with Dotson hope that turns out right - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Just about everyone thinks Grimes will end up at KU. Even some UK people were not wanting Cal to bother. It would be a huge upset if he didn't pick KU. That said...we saw a case of that last year and no one knows 100% what is going on behind the scenes.
It's possible that his unofficial game visit will be as a commit.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2017/08/06/2018-point-guard-jalen-carey-names-final-six/ ↗
Carey's final 6, KU is on it. Doesn't mention KU as a school recruiting him the hardest. Seems clear that Self really would like Dotson and Grimes, if he could pick.
@jayballer54 KU was involved with Hurt. JRE and Lawson are big priorities at the same position and both perceived as future Jayhawks. Looks like both sides have moved on.
Crimsonorblue22 said:
A few Svi steps?
Bruce just shook uncontrollably.
Crimsonorblue22 said:
@BShark self said he wanted to play guys that were going to play next year the most. Doesn't make sense. Although he had to change it up w/doke sick. Garrett was a possibility for game 2 mvp.
Seems like Self is tinkering for sure.
@jayballer54 I think Self is just making sure other players get some run. Esp Moore and KJ, since they won't even be able to play in the regular exhibitions against the Kansas D2 schools.
@jayballer54 Yeah Malik is alright at getting the ball through the cylinder. :fire:
I do think Jackson certainly played tight. Maybe I need to rewatch the game. I don't remember a particularly egregious foul call on Josh.
Certainly KU missed a lot of threes again, the worst performance of the year by far. Which...happens, but it sucks when it happens in the tournament multiple times.
I very much do agree about Lucas though, he was outmatched.
Would you disagree?
He would have made a huge difference, that much I would agree with. Could have been the difference, but I'm just not sure, the team played so tight against Oregon.
TEAHAN!!!
BeddieKU23 said:
not a good end to that half
Guessing they received this message from Self at the half loud and clear.
BeddieKU23 said:
not a good end to that half
Team seems exhausted tbh.