Self has it covered.
FarmerJayhawk
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Hawk8086 said:
@FarmerJayhawk So....Does Hampton's decision at least partially depend on whether Dotson is back? Or is he waiting on academic stuff?
I don’t think so. It’s more about money overseas.
I think Grimes needs to mature. He just turned 19 so he’s a little bit behind most guys. For reference, he’s only 8 months older than R.J. Hampton who was a 2020 kid until recently. I still can’t see him coming back. I’m not sure how much he and Devon will talk about their plans, so if they both take it to the end their decisions may be totally independent.
Crimsonorblue22 said:
@FarmerJayhawk my parents were both brought up on farms. We spent so much time w/both sets of
Gparents. Took our friends. Even after I married we fished every chance we got down there, my boys loved going too. Kids that don't experience that really miss out. Both places were sold.
Very cool! Oh for sure. Whenever I get to see my cousins back home (they didn’t grow up there) I’m more thankful I did grow up there. I almost never complain about work now because at least I have air conditioning!
Evan knows. Follow the thread to get full context. 🐦 View Tweet?s=21
Memphis absolutely cannot take both these dudes. Just saying. 🐦 View Tweet?s=21
Crimsonorblue22 said:
@FarmerJayhawk good story, your parent still on the farm?
Yep, parents and even grandparents still farm. I keep telling my grandparents (both are 80+) to retire but noooooo
Crimsonorblue22 said:
@FarmerJayhawk so can you tell us where the farmer part came from? Verrrry interesting!
Sure! I grew up on a farm in north central Kansas. My great great great grandpa was a homesteader around what is now Lebanon, Kansas. My ancestors were in this novel: https://www.amazon.com/Flown-murders-September-County-Kansas/dp/B007FD76ZM ↗
From about age 4 I worked on the farm every summer. For whatever reason (I credit my mother reading to us a lot), I showed some academic talent so my mom and teachers suggested college. I’m less sure they had 11ish years of college in mind! I went to KU to avoid being written out of the family will. The KD in AFH game was the day of my grandpa’s funeral and I swear to this day his ghost brought us back to win! And then UNC for my PhD. My theory is I’m part of the Williams/Smith transfer program but I haven’t been able to confirm that. And the previous sentence is sarcasm 😂
Crimsonorblue22 said:
Is rayjon playing in combine games?
He didn’t get an invite to either the NBA or G League combine.
KirkIsMyHinrich said:
Tech has had a few players transfer recently. RJ to Tech?
Hasn’t even spoken to the staff in person yet.
98% sure Rayjon is going to college. He’s a fringy top 100 guy on most draft boards.
BShark said:
Crimsonorblue22 said:
@approxinfinity you are a dork!🥴
We are all dorks here.
I’m nerdy af. Just own it.
dylans said:
:clock1:
RJ is just finishing up all the academic stuff to officially graduate. He’ll pick Kansas or the biggest foreign check shortly after.
BShark said:
Gorilla72 said:
IIRC, RJ Hampton wanted to be on campus (summer school?) this summer. Last day of enrollment is June 3 for new students with classes starting June 4. Should know something by then?
I would expect something after Dotson announces what he is doing.
Moreso Grimes.
HighEliteMajor said:
So he never set foot on KU's campus after leaving, didn't attend class, and he's graduating? I'm sure that would work for our kids.
Because of travel, a lot of student-athletes take online classes in-season. In Dedric's case, he likely doesn't need to take a full courseload since players are in class all summer as well. Ditto Vick. He needed less than a full semester to graduate, so for all we know he met requirements in December and that was that.
One of my close friends does academics at a P5 athletic department, and it's pretty nifty how they make it work for all these kids. I know at KU some courses are frontloaded so they're done around spring break as well. I ended up with 2 BS's and a master's in 5 years by utilizing dual enrollment in high school, summer classes, and intersession classes at KU.
The negatives are that coaches will really, really pressure them to enter certain majors but not others just for scheduling. In some cases it's nearly impossible for them to major in a STEM field because of the time constraints.
If you give me the choice between Dotson and RJ + Jalen I'd take the latter. RJ is really, really good, and Jalen is a multiyear guy with a skillset we really need. I love Dotson and think he can be a first rounder in a year, but we really need bodies at this point.
I almost always to preface things by saying whether it's just my opinion or things people around the program or people with connections to the program have told me. I can draft a disclaimer and have you sign it if that would make you feel better?
BeddieKU23 said:
There is 0% chance Precious and Lester went there for free. My friend knows their former coach in NJ.
And KU wasn’t playing ball with Precious’s guy.
Precious is announcing today.
ReggieKansas said:
I heard a rumor that Christian Braun who was listed at six foot five has now shot up to six foot nine can anyone confirm whether or not this is true
He’s about 6’8 right now.
JAYHAWKFAN214 said:
JEFF GOODMAN@GOODMANHOOPS 10M
KANSAS QUENTIN GRIMES SAID HE IS STILL KEEPING HIS OPTIONS OPEN AND IS UNDECIDED WHETHER TO RETURN TO LAWRENCE OR REMAIN IN THE NBA DRAFT,
It would be good to take him back if R.J. bolts overseas.
Woodrow said:
@FarmerJayhawk So you think he ends up playing pro ball next year? Any idea when first Summer school session starts?
I think so. It's usually right after Memorial Day but KU might have changed up its calendar some since I was there.
Decision in early June.
FWIW RJ's dad is saying overseas is not an option. I believe that as much as I believe the sky is orange.
I think he's the most likely option anyway. Precious seems Memphis bound.
After Beilein left for Cleveland, Jalen Wilson (top 50 kid) is asking for his release and should have it very soon. He's considering KU, UNC, UF, and Okie Lite now. He and RJ are bff's, and apparently will hang out soon. Probably to discuss playing at Kansas.
@jayballer73 It's against NCAA rules to recruit a signed player. Not saying it doesn't happen cough Memphis/Boogie cough but it's a violation.
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.
UM hasn’t officially released him yet. It’ll happen though.
Woodrow said:
Jalen Wilson is officially reopening his recruitment.
This could be over pretty quick.
They still like their chances with Precious. But I think Walker is more likely.
BShark said:
Oh hey, per Bedore KU did NOT offer. Seems big.
Good catch! Yeah, it sure seems like the staff thinks they’ll get at least one more wing that’s better than Moss.
Moss to Arkansas. Sup Kyree
In addition, players shouldn’t have to sit when they transfer (ever IMO) but definitely if they leave before the season.
BShark said:
@FarmerJayhawk I still think he would be the kind of signing that would under perform a negative used against Self in recruiting.
He may, but he’s better than trotting out Marcus at the 4 and having Mitch as the backup 4 (assuming no Silvio, which if we have him it’s all moot anyway)
BShark said:
KUSTEVE said:
@Woodrow I looked up Precious stats, and he had 23 turnovers in 8 games. He shot 22% from 3. It appears he would definitely be a project.
I want no part of him and I will die on this hill. Projects that only stay one year are pointless.
He's better than anyone we have on the roster now at the 4 spot.
@Woodrow I think Juwan Howard gets the UM job. Just a hunch. Most expect Wilson to ask out of his LOI and if he does, come to Kansas with RJ.
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.
Bielein should take him to Cleveland
Bossi thinks R.J. is likely to KU, doesn’t have a feel for KU or Memphis for Precious. All the info is in that direction. Too early to say on Jalen Wilson.
But all I’ve gathered says it’s KU or Memphis and nobody has a great feel for how it will end up.
jayballer73 said:
it may turn out getting interesting - Memphis insider - some one that is like some kind of so called analyst or a guy who follows recruits and talks with them or what?
Brooks over at the Memphis site is among the best connected out there. He’s since switched back to Memphis.
Not saying it’s done. Because it’s not done to anywhere.
BShark said:
A Memphis insider just put in a CB pick for Achiuwa to KU. Not sure what is going on here but it smells of manufactured/fake drama.
No sir. This is legit.
Jerry Meyer flipped his pick to Kansas
BShark said:
FarmerJayhawk said:
Evan put in a pick for Jalen Wilson to KU 👀👀👀
Blackshear won’t look at colleges until he determines whether he’s going to stay in the draft or not.
Has he even decommitted yet?
Negative, ghostrider.
Kcmatt7 said:
I’d rather get Wilson than precious
Room for both! It’ll be a massive feeding frenzy if he asks for his release.
Corey Evans still thinks we land both Hampton and Precious.
Kcmatt7 said:
Time to realize we aren’t finding a starter at guard unless RJ ends up coming. Just going to need Garrett and Ochai to step up.
This is where I’m at. We can add depth but R.J. is the only impact guy left out there.
KUSTEVE said:
Or a guy we recruited a year or two back...Shakur?????
That would be amazing. Something odd is happening there. Either health or academics.