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BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

David McCormack is averaging 12.8 pts, 9.2 boards, 1.3 blks, 1.3 steals, 64% FG, 65% FT's.

He's #3 or 4th option at Oak Hill with their perimeter shot happy guys (UK & Oregon Commits).

I'd take those numbers at KU in 2-3 years any day!

Thanks for posting. He isn't on twitter at all so it can be hard to find individual game stats for him. It also doesn't help that he has a common name. You'd think a school like Oak Hill would just tweet out stats but not really, it's a lot easier when the player (like Dotson and Grimes) tweet or retweet it.

Definitely good numbers. Being in a situation where there are 3 guards/wings going to high level D1 ball means not many shots.

I used http://www.prepcircuit.com/ ↗ to find his stats. Saw in phog post about Sunrise Christian, saw they played Oak Hill and wanted to see how Dave did. Found my way to this useful site.

I agree he's already in a role where he's getting rotational usage. I think he's going to be a very good 4 year player by the end of his career

@wissox

That's a tough break, I heard King & Trice were supposed to be pretty good this year.

Great to see his number retired

David McCormack is averaging 12.8 pts, 9.2 boards, 1.3 blks, 1.3 steals, 64% FG, 65% FT's.

He's #3 or 4th option at Oak Hill with their perimeter shot happy guys (UK & Oregon Commits).

I'd take those numbers at KU in 2-3 years any day!

Tonight is a must win, don't see any other way around it

Jahvon Quinerly to announce Wednesday. Sounds like Villanova.. Big pick up for them, Quinerly is a stud.

Wonder what's going to happen with him and the FBI case. I know Jay wouldn't take him unless there wasn't going to be an issue

FarmerJayhawk said:

@BeddieKU23 thats awesome. Glad everyone is saying the same thing there. I’ll be really interested to see him over the summer. I think his skill level will really take off once he’s done growing.

As you said there is a chance he still grows and becomes more of a stretch 4. Whether he's a wing or Stretch 4 Achiuwa is a matchup nightmare right now.

I was told St Johns is in his ear (brother played at St Johns) but his coach has said he believes Achiuwa is more of a national recruit then his brother ever was and could do his own thing. Norm Roberts has done a great job building an early relationship with him. This is one that the staff has done its work early (Like a Dotson/Grimes situation).

My friend says Brewster has two Top 100 Jr's that he wished KU would give a look to. He's aware KU has some other options already at this point but he thinks highly of the two and works with them closely to improve their games

@FarmerJayhawk

I have a good friend connected with Brewster Academy and he knows Achiuwa's coach in Jersey. He told me recently that KU was making him their priority wing. If anyone has seen him play recently you will know why. It's the only insider info I get being from the northeast. Of course the information isn't straight from the source but I trust his Intel. We will see how serious we pursue I think Achiuwa has become the top wing in 19

@BShark

Yeah being that high already will be interesting to see what happens. I expect him to have a great year next season

Latest 2019 NBA Mock Draft.

Grimes # 8

Vick #56

Langford #5

Zhaire Smith (Tech) #16

Konate (WVU) #40

Texas Hawk 10 said:

I agree with Lunardi about KU being a 3 seed right now and would even listen to a case for KU being a 4 seed. KU has 2 bad losses on their resume right now (Baylor and OSU). Texas A&M is our best win followed by Kentucky, and TCU ×2, that's not saying a lot at this point beacsue thatmock bracket that was released is based on RPI which is what their primary tool is to seed teams.

Road win at West Virginia.

BShark said:

@BeddieKU23 The worst part has to be that it was fairly obvious even back in May/June. He was always interested in UK and then once it was apparent to UK that they weren't getting Grimes and Cal was kind of luke warm on Romeo they immediately pounced on a kid they knew they could get. Meanwhile it apparently blindsided the UW staff, but not their fanbase. They should have been still evaluating and keeping some fires warm for what was a very real possibility.

Not sure their coach is going to survive much longer. I think Wisconsin has had some injury issues as well which haven't made things any easier

BShark said:

After reading the Wisconsin board a bit I kinda feel bad for them. Didn't realize how bad they were this season and how atrocious their recruiting has been lately. They really wanted Ochai but 99% of them knew it was over immediately if the KU offer was commit-able.

Losing Herro is probably going to haunt their fans for a long time..

@drgnslayr

It hasn't been pretty I agree. The first half against Baylor and in a lot of games lately has been discouraging. Its up to our HOF coach to figure it out at this point. Things either turn around tomm night or get worse..

JayHawkFanToo said:

@BeddieKU23

Manning seat is getting very hot. The good thing he has going for him is that most of the remanint games are agains felllow bottom teams. WF is 2-11 with 5 games left; less than 3 wins in the last 5 games (not counting tournament) and his job is in serious jeopardy.

It's definitely getting hot with the losses piling up. I have a good friend who's connected with Brewster Academy in NH (T-Rob, Tharpe, Graham alum from the school) and Wake has a Top 100 kid signed from Brewster. Just a few weeks ago that recruit was pretty sure he was going to be back despite the struggles. That isn't what my friend is hearing now.

BShark said:

Jaylen Hoard would be an incredible Self steal.

Hoard really didn't visit many other schools either which is part of the reason I mentioned him. I think his father played overseas and Jaylen came to the states a few years ago. Had a KU offer as well

@drgnslayr

I believe all players get tested going into the NCAA tourney FYI..

There definitely seems to be issues going on. Whatever they are, this is the worst possible time to be having them.

Our shooting numbers have started to creep down. Guys are missing open shots, making easy shots harder then necessary, missing close range shots. Scoring hasn't been as easy as it was earlier in the year. Either teams are scouting us well and executing or KU as a team is just under-performing. I think this team has had a "make shot mentality". We do really well when guys are producing and when they don't our weaknesses become very noticeable

@BShark

I'd take Brown in a heartbeat if he was available.

Mucius was big on relationship and academics. Hoard would be someone we'd have a better chance with if he opened up.

KUSTEVE said:

@dylans I had a whole bunch of friends that got stoned with 3 or 4 players many times at Jayhawk Towers back in the day. I find it hilarious that we have a really bad game on the road, and all of a sudden, we randomly call out a player as a 'cancer" because he didn't properly greet another player's gesture ( although they did bump torsos two minutes later), and now we're openly wondering if the whole team is on drugs. Friends like us- who needs enemies?

It's not random when the head coach starts calling him out in the post-game. He didn't use the word 'cancer' however he certainly used Malik and opened the can of worms. This is more then an exchange (which I've yet to see for myself to judge).

I'm not buying the drug thing until there's some evidence to suggest otherwise.

@BShark

My contact said Mucius loves the academic portion of Wake as well which KU can't really compete with..Even if Manning is gone he's the type of kid that would be hard to sway away unless the new coach wasn't someone he got along with. We'll see what happens. Mucius is kind of in the mold of KJ but probably shoots better from the perimeter. We'll see I'm hoping KJ has put a ton of work into his shooting this year

BShark said:

@BeddieKU23 I don't think he is as much of a need as Ayton but of course we would be better with him. I also don't think he is Trae Young in terms of impact but of course I didn't think Trae Young was in HS either lol. The "worst case scenario" of Dotson, Grimes, Garrett, Moore, Cunliffe and Agbaji is pretty good.

If Danny get canned (good lord he is 9-16 this year and 52-65 overall at Wake so I could see it) I'd hope the staff takes a real look at Mucius if he becomes available.

The more time that passes I see Langford having a big impact if he came to KU. And I don't necessary mean Romeo stands out individually like a Wiggins/Embiid/JJ did. I don't think he's that type of prospect, more in the mold of Oubre IMO. We are potentially losing so much on the perimeter that you want to replace those guys with the best available talent and we both agree he's that. I just love his size for the perimeter and he'd be another shooter on a squad that could struggle without him. At this moment I'm considering Romeo a must have signing.

BShark said:

@BeddieKU23 I remember you said you had a contact at Brewster. Could you ask him about https://247sports.com/Player/Walter-Ellis-46045199 ↗

He was mentioned as someone that would do better at a Mid-Major D-1 school. A few P5 teams have kicked the bucket on him but he has mostly outside P5 offers. My contact has always said KU should have pursued Isiah Mucius harder. He's mentioned that Manning's job might not be as safe as it was weeks ago..

BShark said:

@BeddieKU23 Part of why I feel good about Doke staying is that we haven't heard anything about KU even kicking the tires around on available post players.

I guess it could be that Self is content with 2x Lawson, Mitch, Silvio and McCormack but I have a feeling Doke will be back.

EJ is already visiting UNC, Duke and UK. I doubt we bother.

I'm sure Self will look at guard options but if it isn't a one year player I'd like to have the slot open. Romeo is the best option by a lot.

I hope he returns, he'll finally have someone to play beside.

I agree Romeo is the best option by a mile. And if we miss on him its in the "Ayton, Young" category. I think missing on him if the guys leave that might get nudged out etc would be a gigantic miss. Romeo can help this team win games with how many guys could potentially leaving the program at season's end. Talent can overcome experience.

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

CB's for Markese's brother to Illinois. Wonder if he follows him when its all said and done

If he does, I think it would be more of KU moving on. I'd rather not see that happen though, I like Markese long term.

KU has a lot of good options in 2019 and will probably have no seniors.

Interesting question, let's say Vick and Newman (or Cunliffe) leave so there is an open scholarship. We don't land Romeo in this scenario. Would you rather just leave the scholarship open? I would, unless it's a grad transfer which seems super unlikely given the stacked roster. 12 eligible players is more than enough and leaves room for 2019.

I think you go after the best available perimeter player if All 3 leave and Romeo doesn't come. I would not let a scholarship go to waste without vetting what's available in the spring. I'd be looking for a shooter with athleticism and another ball handler. Of course if Doke leaves as well we better start calling EJ Montgomery today..

CB's for Markese's brother to Illinois. Wonder if he follows him when its all said and done

@HighEliteMajor

Very compelling post. I see nothing to disagree with after Saturday. If Effort has to be taught this late in the season there isn't much hope for what comes next.

Tuesday will be a gigantic "gut check" game. We've been spoiled at KU for so many years about being able to look past a single game, however the fragile position we are in currently makes this the biggest game of the season. A loss certainly would seem crippling to the short term goals (Big-12 title) and long term goals (NCAA Tourney).

Do you think that if Newman is an issue, why does he play? Doesn't this fall back on our leader in charge? If we have guys that are not doing their job why play them? The easy answer is we have no depth, we have to field a team. It doesn't seem as if the minor punishments (losing starting spot) have had any effect on Malik or Vick.. So is Self ready to take the next step with the issues? I guess we'll see.

19-6

@BShark

Hair game gonna fit in at KU lol

I'm a fan of this commitment. Seems like their is some good reports about his work ethic, character and talent.

Rankings aside (which I'm sure will change) this seems to be a type of player that our coaching staff wants here going forward. I think he fits the mold that Mitch & Marcus are paving right now. Can't wait to see how develops.

I like his shooting ability, he should be someone that can make 3s etc. I like it!

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

@BShark

Not getting suckered into another ceremony. Grimes & Dotson wasted many many hours of my life I can't get back.

Will see the good news posted when it goes official

I'm sure it will be painful again. I'll take one for the team even though we already know.

Please report the details haha

@BShark

Not getting suckered into another ceremony. Grimes & Dotson wasted many many hours of my life I can't get back.

Will see the good news posted when it goes official

OU did have some CB's for him. Looks like its shifted to Nova this week. Definitely a Jay Wright type player

@BShark

They definitely missed something on Culver and Smith. It's hard to imagine Smith especially because of the athlete he is (We are talking Top 10-15 in the country). Proof that kids still fall through the cracks even in today's world.

KSU should be better if everyone returns. I just know how this story ends every time!

I see the Big-12 as down next season is a noticeable way. Lots of point guards leaving the league that have been around forever. 14 of the Top 20 scorers in the league will likely be gone after the season as well. There's maybe 1-2 guys in the Top 40 that could breakout next season but your not talking about guys that are expected to be stars.

OU is after Jahvon Quinerly. Might be their PG if he's eligible.

I think Baylor will be after a transfer PG. Can't see Lindsay being the option. Kegler will be their best player next year.

West Virginia will be tough, although I think they take a slight step down.

TCU will be an interesting team as long as Fisher is healthy. More talent on the way and they red-shirted two bigs.

Tech could actually keep going. The Evans loss is huge but you have to think Moretti, Culver & Smith will be even better as Soph's. With their success this year and from the looks of things 3 open spots Beard will be aggressive in the spring for players.

K-St- rinse and repeat this years squad just a year older.

Texas- some good talent coming in. I just don't believe their coach is the guy that maximizes it.

Iowa St will be better. Shayok & Wigginton should be a tough backcourt. They really need someone to step up besides Lard in the post.

OSU- On paper looks like a tough year for them. They will have to be aggressive for grad transfers

@FarmerJayhawk

I think you nailed it on Jones

I see Simmons going to the draft, looks like he's a first rounder.

@BShark

Yeah it doesn't look good for Sam.

I still don't believe this has anything to do with Langford. Vick & Newman leave I can imagine he's still coming here. There's a starting spot with his name on it. Of course if 1/2 return that window doesn't look as good for him coming here.

If I'm seeing this correctly Illinois & Zona are on Jones at the moment?

@BShark

Interesting..

Wiggins became the 6th youngest player in NBA history to reach 6,000 points. Elpoyo threw his TV seeing that.

@BShark

Yeah the transfers the league got for next year are really good. I can see Kegler being a real pain to play against. Shayok at ISU will be a major upgrade from what they have currently. Weathers will help OSU. Mitrou-Long probably starts at Texas next year.

Can't imagine Ogbaji is announcing for anyone other then KU

@BShark

Yeah I think we as fans might have sweated it out more then the staff. The more time that passes makes you think they were just babying the process until these kids wanted to decide on their own. Glad it was early this cycle. Makes recruiting Langford and Ogbaji easier because the staff has a much easier time recruiting a certain position of need or trying to get extra depth

A lot of transfers as well.

KU-

Lawson- PF-Jr

Lawson -F-Rs Soph

Moore -CG-Soph

Baylor

Mario Kegler- F-Soph

Iowa St

Shayok- SG- Sr

Jacobsen- PF-Jr

Oklahoma St

Weathers- PG-Soph

Texas

Mitrou-Long- G-Jr

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

@HighEliteMajor

I know you mentioned this kid a while back, Tyger Campbell. Committed to UCLA yesterday. A big get for them, 4 year PG who will leave his mark on the Bruins

He was a kid I was thinking KU could try to get in on if we missed on Dotson or Grimes.

I don't think we ever gave him a look. Not really sure he was a fit here with what Self likes to recruit at the position

It's shaping up to be a lot of paper talent.

I would absolutely love to see at least 1 starter return. That way you have someone who's been through the grind and knows what's expected. That helps the new guys because they have someone to follow. A returning Nucleus of Doke, Newman or Vick, Lightfoot & Garrett would be ideal.

drgnslayr said:

I'm still trying to decide if I buy the media's version of this game; that Self complained at our guys and the guys stepped up on defense. TCU hit plenty of treys and missed many wide-open treys.

I still saw a soft game. How many times did our guys dive on the floor for a ball? Had things gone bad a few more points, the world would be falling. Come on, this was TCU! ...and without their star guard.

I know Rome wasn't built in a day... but wow! How did we degenerate to this level of play?

We are doing destructive things just lowering our expectations to the point that this team is being judged as a "rebuild year".... "mediocre"... etc etc etc.

How many McDs AAs are on this team? How high were our players ranked out of HS? How did we get to the point where we have all these highly-rated players only playing even with teams that have ZERO highly-rated players, or maybe one?

I don't get it.

Is it just because we don't have post depth? Kind of like most of those UCONN teams that didn't even have a Doke, but somehow won plenty of NCs?

I'm sick of all the friggin' excuses made for this team. I've stuck behind them this entire way. I will continue to back them, but I can't say many positive things about this team.

Agree with everything. I actually thought we regressed despite seeing improved effort and energy levels out there as a team. We picked possessions to defend with purpose and force TCU out of their normal flow. The 2 big look was only effective until Doke got a foul two minutes in and Lightfoot got his 5 minutes later.

Making shots has suddenly become an issue. We're simply missing open and easy looks. I don't know what the solution is. We let TCU control pace and tempo or that was a deliberate change from KU on how we attacked and took shots. I saw a lot of shot clocks going under 10 last night that usually were a rarity in this years offense. That could have been a response to the "selfish thoughts" line Self used.

Glad we won, we looked vulnerable even into the last few minutes. We have lots of flaws unfortunately. Shooting better then we did might have just masked them. I hope this is a game that moves us forward in some way

Surprised Svi didn't get the "#$%# move" treatment in the post game from Self that Greene got years back for doing something similar

mayjay said:

BeddieKU23 said:

30 for 30 already in the works

In honor of his prodigal point production, they are giving him a 40 for 40.

As well as the in-depth analysis of his phobia of birds. I'm sure they can get at least 40 minutes worth of material

mayjay said:

@BeddieKU23 Not if we end up in the bottom tier for the opening round.

Your right, can't see us falling down to a 7 seed but anything can happen with this bunch