BShark said:
Well this would be a truly bizarre development. He might not be getting great feedback there...
Shocking to no one but him apparently
BeddieKU23
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So we are recruiting a player that could go to China. Great. We have officially hit rock bottom in recruiting
Bobby Marks was just on TV saying Q may have potentially raised his stock saying Grimes 19 minutes in game 1 were better then his 6 months in Lawrence.
Dotson was one of the few players at the combine that didnt hire an agent. Bodes well for him returning you would think
Nice to know Jalen is already going to consider KU.. This should be a no brainer
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Wow. This doesn't suck, one bit. Full Court Press. Send everyone
I'd be shocked if the staff wasn't already in contact.
Me too. I remember us chatting about Wilson last spring and how he would be an ideal wing in this class. Then poof he just pulled the rug from his recruitment before AAU season even began. To have a chance at him again is something they cannot miss on
BShark said:
@BeddieKU23 I want skilled, mobile 4s more often than not. I think if he is 6'8'' he offers great line-up flexibility at almost no cost. When you can get away with playing big you can plug him in at the three, when you are playing Iowa State, he could be great at the 4.
All of this is down the road of course. I think he's still a :red_circle: :shirt: candidate next year.
I agree if we have the type of roster we hope a redshirt should be on the table.
BShark said:
Woodrow said:
Jalen Wilson is officially reopening his recruitment.
Excellent.
Cartwheels good!
Wow. This doesn't suck, one bit. Full Court Press. Send everyone
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Ryan on the phog is reporting Braun is now 6'8 and may still be growing... The plot thickens
Very interesting, if true. He becomes a much better signing if this is the case. His trajectory changes if he is able to play the 4 spot.
@jayballer73 Which video? Odds are I posted it awhile ago and don't remember a ton about it.
I wouldn't want him at the 4 unless he's a good defender and rebounder. Having a wing at 6'8, possibly even 6'9 that can shoot over the top of defenders is going to be a nice thing to have once he's comfortable in this system. thoughts?
Ryan on the phog is reporting Braun is now 6'8 and may still be growing... The plot thickens
Marco said:
You guys see what you are doing there, right? Talking about how tech is going to only have two grad transfers and a developmental four* and juco yet should still be a top 15, top 10 program next season. Maybe, I don't know.... I sense a lovefest for Coach Beard.
The proof is in the pudding isn't it? He took Tech to the Elite 8 and Finals in the last two years. It's not a lovefest as much as giving the coach respect for what he's done recently. I expect he takes those transfers and new players and molds his team into a Top 25 program and thorn in KU's side in the Big-12. We shouldn't expect anything less after the last two years
Blown said:
@BeddieKU23 not a good look for self to take a “lottery pick” and “coach” him out of the second round. Easy negative recruitment tactic.
There will always be guys like Grimes that underachieve at KU and other schools. Devon Dotson's success as a freshman makes it a wash. Its up the player in the end
Blown said:
Don’t see Grimes on any mock drafts ???
The 2nd round is a crapshoot. He'll make someone's summer league team and maybe get a G-Leauge contract. It's a mighty fall.
Woodrow said:
I think Tech will again be a top 15 team. I saw someone said they would be a top 10 team with the additions of Holyfield and Clark. Beard is a transfer magician!
They should be solid. The addition of Clarke is huge for them. TTheir ceiling depends on the developments of borderline 5 star prospect Jahmius Ramsey and the Juco Top 3 forward they signed Khalid Thomas.
Transfer List hitting 850.
Tech out there signing starters. As reported earlier in this thread Virginia Tech transfer Chris Clarke goes to Chris Beard. Sat out last yr after being suspended but averaged 8ppg 6 boards and 3 assists in 2017-2018. Tech has 9 newcomers for next season
FarmerJayhawk said:
Moss to Arkansas. Sup Kyree
What a boss move there. Come on down Walker
jayballer73 said:
Woodrow said:
So Adam Zagoria just tweeted that his prediction for Precious was KU. He only tweets out predictions days before the announcements and is hardly ever wrong. I am still not sold we get him, but I was surprised by this.
supposedly Chris Fisher the Kentucky guy put his CB in on Precious last night and it was for KU. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Fisher's only plugged into Kentucky recruits. There are reasons a lot of programs stayed clear of him. Not KU though, the messier the player the better
Grimes is still young. He wasn't ready for the College Level in the role he was put into. What we saw on tape and on TV of him coming into College wasn't the player we got. He was exposed in a lot of ways. Normally those kids come back to school and work on things. Grimes didn't. Oh well. His choice
Legitimately a PG at his size. Crazy
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Jermarl Baker ended up at Arizona.
Can't make this stuff up
From one bench to another.
That was great!
Saw the recent article on Cade Cunningham, another unlikely guard KU can get. His Brother played at SMU under Larry Brown which could be some sort of "in".
Seems like if Kentucky wants him they will get him. He's a stud, top 3 player in 20 from what I've seen
Jermarl Baker ended up at Arizona.
Can't make this stuff up
Key word Exploring here. Laughable
http://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/26747489/ncaa-explores-compensation-names-likeness ↗
Interesting. I haven't paid much attention to him to him since he's really a longshot. IMG as we know does us no favors either.
Looks like Tennessee is trending for a 4 star SG Keon Johnson who announced a final 3 and will announce in August.
I know Springer took an official visit to Tenn already and has visited 3 times overall.. Hmm
Jaden Springer cut his list to 11 including KU. Surprisingly no Duke/UK at this time. Can't imagine that actually stays that way heading into the summer. I know he's a longshot. Just passing along that he has KU on his long list
Would be concerned about Bryce Thompson as of now. Officially visited Oklahoma yesterday..
jayballer73 said:
So lets play what if. - -What if both wanted to come to and commit to KU now - we had the choice on who to take - - -Precious - - OR Jalen - - who would you take and why? - - both listed as SF - -Precious at like # 13-14 - - -Jalen # 50 - -who you take? - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
Jalen comes without baggage and ego.
We don't have to worry though Precious is done to Memphis
Pretty pathetic, wow
Its getting hot in here
Kcmatt7 said:
We need some 2019 news... Enaruna was a very solid pickup. And our 2021 squad looks loaded af. But I'd still really like to be a Top 5 team this season with Doke back.
Yeah Enaruna was a great pickup. The potential on him is crazy. Normally we'd have to time to enjoy getting a player like him
But when you have the Tucker, RJ, Dotson, De Sousa, Achiuwa, Wilson, Walker, Moss Saga's all going on at the same time it makes it difficult to enjoy
Kcmatt7 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Has it been mentioned here that RJ and Jalen are best friends?
KU was one of his 6 schools he was considering before he committed to Michigan.
I always felt Wilson was one that got away. Had a sort of Tyler Davis feel to it in a way.
It sounds like whoever they hire will be the only thing that matters. If they wait out the hire we're probably getting excited about nothin burgers.
Crimson posted a video of them last night
Looks like I missed it!
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Has it been mentioned here that RJ and Jalen are best friends?
KU was one of his 6 schools he was considering before he committed to Michigan.
I always felt Wilson was one that got away. Had a sort of Tyler Davis feel to it in a way.
It sounds like whoever they hire will be the only thing that matters. If they wait out the hire we're probably getting excited about nothin burgers.
If they are smart Yaklich will be retained on the staff.
Can we trade for him??
Has it been mentioned here that RJ and Jalen are best friends?
KU was one of his 6 schools he was considering before he committed to Michigan.
I always felt Wilson was one that got away. Had a sort of Tyler Davis feel to it in a way.
It sounds like whoever they hire will be the only thing that matters. If they wait out the hire we're probably getting excited about nothin burgers.
Cumberland would be a great addition. He is transferring? Is he eligible
LOL. Bad apple doesn't fall far from the tree. (Pun intended).
focojayhawk said:
I have two friends that are Iowa fans. Asked them about Moss and their two responses were:
"Let's just say I'm not sad that he's moving on."
and
"If he's KU's best option as an add then they're in trouble."
Neither of my buddies are the bitter-type either. Not exactly a ringing endorsement if that's all KU can add at this point grad transfer-wise.
Thanks for posting.
It sounds as if he underachieved a bit to expectation after a good Soph year.
KU's best options went elsewhere. Now in Plan XYZ mode just trying to get bodies to have
BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
If we haven't already called Jalen Wilson there's something wrong with this staff
KU will call I'm sure, but he will 99% be sticking it out at Michigan. It's about the school here, not the coach.
ugh well that sucks. Since when does a kid choose the school over the coach. Those are the type of kids we need here. Too bad
KUSTEVE said:
BTW, that Jalen Wilson would be a God send.
Yupp he's got a point forward to his game. Not a true 4 man but he just kept growing to 6'8/6'9. Legitimate guard skills at his size and shooting ability. He was one I really wanted last spring and Belein shut his recruitment down. If he's looking to be closer to home now KU is a great fit
KUSTEVE said:
@BeddieKU23 You take him and Garrett and roll them together, and you'd have an All American..
Boom!
He was a 3 year starter at Iowa. From what I saw of him this past year he was pretty good. Nothing spectacular from this guy but he's good enough to play. He's a solid player that can shoot and provide some toughness/leadership as a Senior with almost 100 starts under his belt. He doesn't turn the ball over a ton for a guard but he doesn't contribute a ton either (average rbs, assists numbers).
This could be a glue guy that ends up being important for a team like this in rebuild mode. We've missed on several better options but maybe this guy will fit Self's system better and compliment a guy like Garrett.
jayballer73 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Very odd career move this late. Happy for him though if that's what he wants. The Big-10 and NCAA basketball just lost a great mind and a very good coach
thing is - -what kind of recruiting class did he have this year? - - any noteworthy ?
Jalen Wilson as mentioned in prior post. Another Top 100 SF named Bajema, very good shooter. Light class after taking 6 in 2018. Some of the 2018 class would be good to look at but they will have to sit most likely
Very odd career move this late. Happy for him though if that's what he wants. The Big-10 and NCAA basketball just lost a great mind and a very good coach
jayballer73 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
If we haven't already called Jalen Wilson there's something wrong with this staff
ok so sorry who is this Jalen Wilson?
Futher
He released a top 6 last May.
May 07, 2018: Leaders Named
Jalen Wilson names final 6: Baylor, Kansas, Marquette, Michigan, Oklahoma State and UCLA
4 days later visited Michigan. 2 days later they offered. 2 weeks later he was committed. Never took any other visits
jayballer73 said:
BeddieKU23 said:
If we haven't already called Jalen Wilson there's something wrong with this staff
ok so sorry who is this Jalen Wilson?
Top 50 recruit that KU recruited for almost a year. Hybrid forward with a TON of skill.
Would play immediately here, likely start if Silvio isn't back
If we haven't already called Jalen Wilson there's something wrong with this staff
And while Tucker put up that PER at a smaller school and conference he was the man on his team and performed every night. Missing on him on paper is a huge gut punch. Character wise he might be worth missing based on his recent activity but his athleticism and shot making ability would have upgraded the roster big time. Tucker was potentially option #2 or #3 in the offense. Moss is probably a role player depending on how he potentially fit in with the teams needs.
One thing that stood out about Moss to me was his reluctance to piss off Iowa fans by transferring in-conference. I liked that. Some kids still have some respect for where they play.
I saw one Iowa fan on another board chime in on him and said he's a hot and cold shooter. Mentioned confidence being an issue (hot and cold).
With 96 starts under his belt this is a low risk option. Unless the 2020 kid reclassifies KU is out of elite level options at the wing. Moss is a solid level P5 player that has some value shooting the ball. Nothing he does is flashy but he'll fit in a team and do his job. This isn't a flashy signing potentially but it also potentially stops some bleeding.
The potential for this upcoming season rests a ton on other pieces. Dotson (returning), Silvio (appeal), Hampton (signing). KU needs them all or its a fringe Top-25 team at best
Tristan Enaruna was good news!
This one moved fast.
He's a good 3 point shooter so that spot up role is something I think he could fill. His PER is alarming (14) which shows up in his low FG % and average at best stat line.
Post Tucker you have to take a guy like this. He can shoot which we need desperately and he has 102 games experience in a Big-10 program. You'd think if he stayed at Iowa he was a double digit scorer his final year. If he can even give us 5-6 ppg its worth it. This is an instant plug and play guy in some way
Lol