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BeddieKU23 said:

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

Good gosh, any good news on that very long list of players would be fan-freaking-tastic.

BShark said:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-losing-coach-john-beilein-knocks-michigan-out-of-early-top-25-and-1/ ↗

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Kansas

Coach: Bill Self

2018-19 record: 26-10

Notable players definitely gone: Dedric Lawson, Lagerald Vick, KJ Lawson, Charlie Moore, Quintin Grimes

Other expected departures: N/A

Notable players expected to return: Udoka Azubuike, Devon Dotson, Ochai Agbaji, Marcus Garrett, David McCormack, Mitch Lightfoot

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Expected additions: RJ Hampton

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Do we actually think Gary has insight here?

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.

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

approxinfinity said:

I think it's pretty hard to do everything right leaving a high profile school. Always had a lot of respect for Beilein. Maybe he's a private guy and didn't want to disrupt anyone, and didn't think it was going to happen. I give him the benefit of the doubt here. And also, a free pass for a midlife changeup.

Doing this in Mid-May is a pretty crappy thing to do, regardless of whether or not you're typically a nice guy.

Screws over current players. Screws over recruits. Screws over the program and university that you spent 12 years at. Screws over assistant coaches.

His only responsibility is to himself, but I'd sure feel like a real asshole doing this the way he did it and especially in the time frame that it happened.

BShark said:

Kcmatt7 said:

approxinfinity said:

There were some comments int he article where he said that he liked how Beilein didn't try to change the player that he is. Hopefully who he is is exactly what we need and we make that case convincingly.

Hopefully he asks out of his LOI soon and at least takes visits.

tx guy on the Phog with RJ info had some stuff to share about Jalen. Basically though he was SHOCKED by this happening and is still trying to process it. He was all set to move to Ann Arbor soon and start summer classes.

I'd imagine. Honestly, it feels like a pretty shitty thing for Beilein to do this late. Screws over players and his staff pretty hard.

approxinfinity said:

There were some comments int he article where he said that he liked how Beilein didn't try to change the player that he is. Hopefully who he is is exactly what we need and we make that case convincingly.

Hopefully he asks out of his LOI soon and at least takes visits.

KUSTEVE said:

I'll never forget that loss to Belein and the Wolverines... that's right up there with losing to Arizona in the E8 in 97, the championship game loss to Syracuse, and the VCU debacle.

Why do you have to do this to us? I was having a great morning. A nice cup of coffee. Cooked a full breakfast. Checking stocks premarket. And then I read this...

jayballer73 said:

approxinfinity said:

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/05/14/michigan-basketball-recruiting-jalen-wilson/1195949001/ ↗

So what does people think? -I dunno as for me - - my first take on Wilson after reading this article - - I just kind of think he probably rides this out and more likely then not sticks with Michigan - that would be my 1st take - -yet things can change , we will see.

Now as far as Precious - -this is wild up -- down - -up - - down - -possibly - - no way - - possibly - - no way - it would be sweet though. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

It all depends on what direction Michigan goes with the coaching staff.

But apparently we can’t be too choosy rn

I’d rather get Wilson than precious

Have there been rumors about Cumberland to KU?

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.

I have yet to see anything about RJ visiting Tech. If they do get a visit, all bets are off imo.

HighEliteMajor said:

Kcmatt7 said:

This has to be one of the strangest late career moves I've seen in a long time.

Man, what you said. I never suspected him for the NBA.

He must have just gotten really tired of recruiting and just wanted to coach.

This has to be one of the strangest late career moves I've seen in a long time.

@jayballer73 Philly traded Fultz for a bag of potato chips.

But yea I'd take some of their guys.

Unbelievable.

To think the Sixers could have had Leonard if they were just willing to give up Fultz preseason instead of for just a bench place later on...

And this ensures next years squad will be known as the worst three point shooting team to ever win a National Championship

dylans said:

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KU needs to learn this. Cops, NCAA same difference here. Silvio would be eligible.

I love this video. I’ve seen it before. And it’s definitely true.

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BShark said:

@Kcmatt7 Hell no.

I'm honestly shocked at how bad he is. Like what a bust.

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Would be a very nice piece if we whiff somewhere else or Dotson ends up not coming back.

Edit: Or maybe not... Those stats. Woof.

I mean, if it was scheduled, I'd think they would have all of that figured out. Or he would have done his workout today or tomorrow instead.

Crimsonorblue22 said:

@Woodrow but then there's his guardian? Or manager or handler

I'm sure that he has an agent advising him through this process and Fenny isn't the one calling the shots.

Did not end up working out for the Hawks.

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Really starting to feel like good news could be on its way...

wissox said:

@BShark Thanks, often wondered. I feel sorry for those kids.

I mean the prep schools serve an important purpose. A lot of the players are 5th year guys (DG and Frank). Or guys with grade issues that would never make it through your typical High School. Or like Doke and De Sousa who need more practice and a curriculum designed to help them adjust and learn English and what not.

Other times, this is the ultimate goal for some of these guys. Sure, they may end up giving up a couple of really fun years of their life, but that's the sacrifice you make if you want to make millions... And I can only imagine what fun I'd be able to have with that kind cash in my 20s.

It's great that Jojo can hit the 3.

But he's 7 feet tall. He needs to quit hanging out on the perimeter so much. Go get offensive rebounds. Go get better on the block. If he can get better on the block, he'll never have a bad day again in his career. His problem is he gets comfortable shooting the jumper or trying to take his man off of the bounce.

I think it'll come. He's only 25 and by all appearances is a gym rat.

God, that team would be so intimidating... Dunks, rebounds, dunks, blocks, fast break dunks.

Yea I'm having trouble getting a read on everything. My guess is we are trying to land Precious on top of getting De Sousa back.

I would have realistic expectations here if I didn't just see UK sign 3 Top 30 guys that will end up meaning that 3 other Top 30 guys are coming off of the bench.

Anything less than RJ, Tucker and one of DeSousa/Holyfield/Precious is a disappointment.

KirkIsMyHinrich said:

I'd rather have De Sousa than I would Holyfield or Achiuwa. But if we don't get Silvio back for next season, I'd rather have one year of the senior who can shoot 3-pointers and play defense.

Amen.

My guess was always that if we could give him a starting spot he'd be here. I still expect that to be the case, but the way things are shaping up it looks more like we land another big.

What sucks is that I'd most definitely rather get Holyfield than Precious. But it is what it is.

Lol that LeBron took the sorriest team in history to the NBA Finals... I'd take him, Mo Williams and Anderson Verejao against them lol.

Not a single player in the right is a future HOFer lol

wissox said:

@Kcmatt7 Traverse City is nice from what I hear. I've a cousin and uncle on the lake there. A bit cold in the winter however!

Oh I’m sure haha. But the summer weather is absolutely amazing. The little kayak river that runs through the heart of the city is great. Bike trails all over. Restaurants are top notch. Several breweries in the town. And the best pie I’ve ever had in my life!!

wissox said:

@Kcmatt7 If you set your sites a little lower, you can have a nice lakefront home on Lake Michigan in Wisconsin for a fraction of over on the sunset coast. Reasonable houses in cities like Sheboygan, Kenosha, etc are frequently across the street from the lake and public parks. Not quite the same as right on the water, but still very nice, and relatively affordable.

The dream is Traverse City, but Om sure when push comes to shove I won’t end up being too picky.

@BShark Could go one of two ways. Hard to turn down talent, especially if you have the open scholarship.

BShark said:

Kcmatt7 said:

BShark said:

@FarmerJayhawk I thought it was done to Memphis. Not sure I buy this especially after KU just took Enaruna. :thinking:

This is why we resigned with Adidas right? Did that new contract also come with a new bag man?

Well it sure as shit won't be the guy that got caught anymore lol.

Probably just a coincidence that recruiting has REALLY picked up after finalizing that deal though...

Yea... Coincidence...

BShark said:

@FarmerJayhawk I thought it was done to Memphis. Not sure I buy this especially after KU just took Enaruna. :thinking:

This is why we resigned with Adidas right? Did that new contract also come with a new bag man?

BShark said:

Kcmatt7 said:

wissox said:

I live right near Lake Michigan. Last night after running I walked home along the beach and about half of the beach is gone because the lake has gone up that high from winters snow melt and heavy spring rains. I suspect you're going to hear some shoreline erosion stories in the next couple of years on the GL's.

What I learned from living in the south is one road i often drove was a windy two laner with severe ditches and the road would flood. While I knew there wasn't feet of water on the road, you really couldn't tell where the pavement was and the threat of driving into one of the deep ditches full of water was enough to make me turn around.

Y'all be safe. TURN AROUND DON"T DROWN!

One of my life goals is to have a vacation home on Lake Michigan. So I hope it doesn't erode too fast lol.

The best part about lake front property is you can always get someone to overpay when you are done with it.

Yea it's the saving of the money so you can overpay someone else for it the first time that's the issue lol.

@Woodrow It's on Rivals.

Sean Miller and Will Wade keeping their jobs after this is hysterical. What looked like a bomb being dropped just turned into another Myron Piggie story.

I mean one of them needs to pull the trigger already. It's a friggen staring contest right now and one of them needs to blink.

Gorilla72 said:

@Kcmatt7 - Isn't Memphis running out of scholarships if they get Boogie and Precious/RJ?

Memphis has 3 left as of now.

1 of them is for Lester

1 of them is for Boogie/RJ

1 of them is for Watford/Precious

@Gorilla72 Precious and RJ are not the same position and likely do not factor into each other at all.

wissox said:

I live right near Lake Michigan. Last night after running I walked home along the beach and about half of the beach is gone because the lake has gone up that high from winters snow melt and heavy spring rains. I suspect you're going to hear some shoreline erosion stories in the next couple of years on the GL's.

What I learned from living in the south is one road i often drove was a windy two laner with severe ditches and the road would flood. While I knew there wasn't feet of water on the road, you really couldn't tell where the pavement was and the threat of driving into one of the deep ditches full of water was enough to make me turn around.

Y'all be safe. TURN AROUND DON"T DROWN!

One of my life goals is to have a vacation home on Lake Michigan. So I hope it doesn't erode too fast lol.

jayballer73 said:

FarmerJayhawk said:

Corey Evans flipped his pick on Precious from Memphis to Kansas this morning...

I don't really think that matter that much. - - I think in the end he will still end up at Memphis. - Seems to be the Generalview. -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Corey must know something to change his pick. He might not be Evan Daniels, but he's not far behind.