@drgnslayr said in Mitch:
@BeddieKU23 said in Mitch:
Breaking News:Mitch Lightfoot has been awarded a 7th year of eligibility by the NCAA and plans to return
I know what day this is and have been busy pulling stunts all day already! lol
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Yeah I saw they are hoping in his 7th year he'll develop that touch at the FT line and from the perimeter:beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:
LSU's entire scholarship team has transferred or left for other options except 1 currently. Alex Fudge is the latest to enter the portal.
Seryee Lewis in the portal from Kansas St.
Breaking News:
Mitch Lightfoot has been awarded a 7th year of eligibility by the NCAA and plans to return
Obv some bad blood going on with Snacks/Self. The Texas game was telling. Bill is loyal so whatever he did must have been significant. Going to an interconference team as well is shadey
Courtney Ramey in the portal from Texas
Also the Cambridge bro's Devan & Desmond are going to Arizona St.
Trae Hannibal following his coach to LSU
Shooting numbers are wooof
@BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:
Would love to get Scotty Middleton.
For real he should be a top priority
The soft press/trap was a guess but I believe it was one Wright used in 16 on us that slowed the game down and forced turnovers and annoyance. They probably don't have the horses to do that without Moore but we should expect something unexpected since I cannot imagine Wright trying to guard this KU team without trying to take something away we normally like to do. Maybe he doesn't change a thing because their defense has been just as stingy. Not having Moore to defend Agbaji is the most significant advantage I think we gained out of his unfortunate injury. If I'm Agbaji I'm in full assassin mode from the jump. A shark smelling blood, their defense will be adjusting to how they can guard our stuff especially on an individual basis.
I really hope these guys come out swinging from the start.
Yeah not a culture fit either
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
Efton Reid, another former 5* from LSU is in the portal. We were involved back when.
Got the baggage and now on, on to the next. That recruitment was a joke! Momma Reid is not for most
My darkhorse is Gonzaga for Pack.
True we basically got Adams right after Brown went to Baylor. Hopefully KJ sticks around but the portal iz what it iz now...
Mostly comparable stats but both played big roles on their teams success. Definitely Brown's an athlete with the size to be drafted and developed.
Pack from K-St officially in the portal. Brutal for Tang
Even if every fan who visits here to get information knows, I think it was worth repeating for how significant it could be for next years team
I don't know about that but I can see why you'd say that. Right now one is going to be a 1st round pick and the other (Wilson) may not get drafted at all (depending on when he leaves).
I think Wilson's ticket to changing NBA minds is to come back another season, take on a bigger role & in the offseason improve his shooting form/shot preparation & work on becoming an even better athlete/defender. He really is a below the rim player on offense but you watch him board on defense and he's a really good athlete at times. He's still reaching his ceiling imo and I'd like to see it continue in a KU uniform
FYI, In case anyone has missed it MJ Rice is going to play at KU next season.
Latest ESPN update has Ochai #12, CB #33 (early 2nd)
@BShark said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@BeddieKU23 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
James Akinjo & Kendall Brown have declared for the draft & will hire agents. Big losses for Baylor. Hopefully that Sochan will join them
Byyyyyyyyyyye
When Kendall committed to Baylor I thought it was a big deal. However after watching his season at Baylor and now him leaving I think we did fine not landing him. Good for him he's getting to the league after a year. But we good
Portal has hit over 1,000 before April. No signs of slowing down I'd imagine either.
Yup missed it. It was worth repeating!! haha
We have tremendous respect for Wright and his ability to coach up his team. They present a challenge, their tendencies on the court is a bit different then we are used to facing. He outcoached Self in 2016 with how he guarded Perry Ellis. In 2018 that wasn't coaching, we just caught a juggernaut of a team.
This Nova team doesn't have the same talent running up and down its roster and they just lost a significant part of their success to injury. Moore's a complete player on both sides especially defensively where he would have gotten the Agbaji assignment. He was a primary ball handler, a solid rebounder for his position, a skilled playmaker for others and a big shot maker.
I don't think this Nova team can play any slower offensively, they get 30 seconds. It's on defense where I wouldn't be surprised defensively if we saw the soft 3/4 to 1/2 court trap that falls back into their main d just to make KU waste clock. I think that makes the most sense strategically to slow the game on KU's end after made baskets or dead ball situations. If KU's defense is able to key in on their tendencies and force Nova into misses KU is going to run & that's a game they cannot get into. So I think there's a lot of pressure on Nova to muddy the game up while I think if KU is in attack mode when they get the chance and can execute its going to be interesting.
I'm always worried about the 3 ball especially against Nova given the history & knowing they rely so heavily on it. Our defense has been its best in the tournament and I have confidence they can force Nova into misses. KU has survived a good handful of teams making 3's all season long. I really do think these guys are locked in on that end right now. Arguably our best attribute so far in the tourney has been making the other team play poorly. Self's kinda ball.
James Akinjo & Kendall Brown have declared for the draft & will hire agents. Big losses for Baylor. Hopefully that Sochan will join them
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Redic numbers
Yeah I wasn't focused on the score as much as other things. Udeh's defense is ahead of his offense but that's fine. Early on his role isn't going to be like Dave or Doke's were as upperclassmen. But I was impressed with how big he is compared to the others on the court & how he ran the court. He looked like a great fit for Self to mold over the coming years.
Dick didn't stand out in a game where his team was pretty awful. Guys just hunting shots and doing whatever they wanted to. Once he passed it to someone it never came back his way. The East guys seemed to take their defense a lot more serious. I loved Gradey's size, handles, passing & he's a tremendous fit for this team next year. He's going to play a lot.
They leave today
Portal should hit 1,000 by end of day.
Tremendous potential in the class. A+ athleticism across the board, big, length at each size, physically mature. Gradey is the most skilled followed by Rice. The two big's I'm not worried about developing it's just going to take time. But I hope all get to play next year and stick around long enough to become what we think they could be here.
Jr yr highlights right? He has slimmed down this yr
Interesting enough KU gave up 9 or more 3's defensively in 10 games this year and they didn't lose 1 of them.
Also Nova made 10+ 3's in 14 games this year. They made 13 against Delaware but have only made 29% (22/74) in the last 3 games against better competition.
46% of their shots are from 3 (20th nationally). However that was with Moore who made 80 on the year on 6 attempts per game. Moore was their primary ball handler as they put Gillespie off ball lately to save his knee.
Gillespie - 7.1 attempts pg - 59% of made shots from 3.
Daniels- 4.4 attempts pg - 49% of made shots from 3.
Samuels- 2.75 attempts pg - 19% of made shots from 3.
Slater- 2.5 attempts pg - 29% of made shots from 3.
Surprised on Miguel but the other two were easy targets.
Anyone watch the game last night?
Only watched most of the first half
Gradey hit a 3, couple steals, active defensively. Appears to be a high level passer as well. He's every bit 6'7. Hopefully we can get 2 years out of him at KU.
Udeh had a lob dunk and was very active defensively at the rim and had at least 1 steal playing his man straight up. However he's a PROJECT at the free throw line. Air-balled his first so badly it reminded me of Brady Morningstar. After making his first attempt on another 2 shot sequence he again air-balled it. His form needs work. He can run the floor well for a 7 footer (better then Dave/Doke) have in the past at the 5 spot. Mostly just screened and rolled to the basket. Love his potential in a few years.
Other thoughts-
I know its been 2 years since they had this game but this 22 class looks really good. The athleticism and length really stood out. Dillon Mitchell going to Texas is a problem athlete. He's going to be the best athlete in the conference and just glides to the rim and really knows how to finish. Keyonte George is also a high rising guard with a ton of skill going to Baylor and he'll play a lot immediately. Morris the other Texas signee in the game looked like a talented guard prospect as well, tremendous size for a combo.
The broadcast slobbered over Derek Lively the #1 player going to Duke but I was not impressed. I thought Dariq Whitehead who won the MVP was the goods. Tremendous athlete with all-around game. He is scary good.
Cam Whitmore was another that really stood out who's going to Villanova. He's going to be a problem in their system. His size and athleticism just pops off the screen. Perhaps the best prospect Jay Wright has signed.
The duo of Nick Smith & Anthony Black at Arkansas looks scary. Big guards who really look like they could compliment each other well. Black has that feel for the game as a distributor and Smith is wired to score and defend.
Kel'el Ware going to Oregon has a ton of long term potential. His athleticism shined big time on some plays like a put back slam off a missed 3 where he caught the ball behind his head and slammed it down. Looked like a plus rebounder and shot blocker as well.
Lots of talent incoming.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
More Murray St attrition as So PG Justice Hill (13ppg, 5ast) in the portal. Already got several P5 programs after him. Improved a ton from his Fr to Soph year (2.7 assist to turnover ratio). Going to make a team better whoever lands him..
Portal over 900 and on its way to 1,000 + by end of week
Followed his coach to LSU
3 K-St players officially in. Tang cuttin weight
Selton Miguel as @jayballer67 pointed out days ago
Luke Kasubke
Carlton Linguard
News to us
Notices of allegations have been delivered in all four cases, and hearings have been set for at least Kansas and Louisville for this spring.
Who woulda thought...
"The NCAA has a well-established history of back room deliberations that produce unfair punishments for athletes, coaches, and universities,” Blackburn said in a statement to SI. “With the emergence of new name, image, and likeness rules, it is more important than ever to address the systematic failures that have eroded league fairness. The NCAA Accountability Act will establish much-needed due process and shine a light on unfair treatment from NCAA leadership.”
"The IARP concept has been such a disappointment that sources say there is a real chance it is drastically downsized or scrapped altogether. “[The IARP] was an experiment. And you never want to experiment with the biggest cases of the modern era,” one source told SI."
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As I watched the entire LSU team enter I figured he'd jump ship too.
Devin Carter who made the All-Freshman SEC team is transferring from South Carolina. The 6'3 guard averaged 9ppg in only 18mpg. Likely to be a big fish on the transfer trail here..
Former 4 star wing Freshman Chance Moore of Arkansas has entered the portal. Played only 8 minutes appearing in 5 games.
UConn 4 star freshman PG Rahsool Diggins in the portal. If memory serves right we recruited him a bit. Don't imagine this time around but interesting he's leaving.
Another Murray St starter in the portal this time Soph guard Trae Hannibal who averaged 9ppg, 5 boards, 2.5 ast
A recent decommit perhaps to watch? Ernest Udeh's High School teammate 3 star composite (4-star on 247) Riley Kugel, 6'4 athletic guard has de-committed from Mississippi St. Athleticism jumps out on tape, big guard that likes to get to the rim.
Believe so but with his health history perhaps he gets a waiver of some kind.
Francisco Farabello from TCU hitting the portal.
More Murray St attrition as So PG Justice Hill (13ppg, 5ast) in the portal. Already got several P5 programs after him. Improved a ton from his Fr to Soph year (2.7 assist to turnover ratio). Going to make a team better whoever lands him..
Portal over 900 and on its way to 1,000 + by end of week