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Let me ask this. - -When we got the commit from Marcus how many thought we were going to be getting a real offensive threat , that Coach Self recruited Marcus for his offense? - his play on the offensive end of the floor ?

Cause I'm telling you I bet if you were to ask Coach Self when he recruited Marcus he wasn't recruiting him for his offensive production. I would bet you anything - I bet IF you were to ask Coach he would tell you more then anything he would say he liked what he saw from Marcus defensively and his athleticism I could almost bet he liked what he saw athletically NOT his offense. - -Marcus is so much more of a complete player especially defensively.

We are getting offensively about what we are ever going to get out of Marcus - -he is not really a offensive player. - he gives us right at 7.5 a game - good rebounder like it says for his size - -over 4 a game

In a typical year we wouldn't have to depend on Marcus as much - there would be enough others scoring from other players where we wouldn't of needed more from Marcus then this 7.5 - - The kid we DID recruit for his ability to put points on the board - - our OAD HE is the one that didn't produce - -this wasn't a typical year like normal.

Marcus did what Marcus always has done - score a few points and lock down and exceed in others area's like Marcus has done through his life - - play lock down defense - -rebound and take care of the ball. - In a typical KU year - -you wouldn't have heard or should of heard as much on this - -But again this wasn't a typical year.

With Doke getting Hurt - - - with Vick on again - - of again - on the team - - off the team - - De Sousa being declared ineligible - -Grimes not coming trough like EVERYONE was looking for out of him - -the OAD - in normal circumstances - -I'll take Marcus 7.5 and plus 4 rebounding and taking care of the ball an his defensive skills - I'll take that and run with that all day long.

Marcus isn't a starter - never will have what it takes to be a starter - give Marcus his 10-12-15 minutes a game in back up role- -I think Marcus will be perfectly happy playing his part on this team. -Marcus is way to Valuable to be buried on the bench brings to much to the table - -Thanks guys - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Well just me , but with Memphis getting the commit from Quinones as a 2 guard - - a shooting Guard and looking like Boogie gonna land there - think that reduces their chances for RJ - -I think quite possibly they realized they losing ground with RJ and shifted directions taking these guys - -hope that's the case -- sounds like that's the case. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

KUSTEVE said:

@jayballer73 The line of demarcation is 33%. If he can't shoot 33% from 3, then he needs to quit shooting from 3. I think Texas Hawk is right- let him play point guard, and distribute the ball. Now, he is excellent at driving to the basket, so he is not w/o some offensive tools. If Dotson doesn't come back, and RJ doesn't sign with us, he might be the only choice. He simply has to shoot better from the free throw line ... 57% from a guard is terrible.

Not that I disagree with some of the points. - -I think in reality this poster was trying to point out how Garrett is such more of a COMPLETE all around player - -how much better then people give him credit for - which I agree with - he is not a shooter - never has been never will be but bring so much more to the table then that. - -

Ideally like on teams in years past he shouldn't need to be counted on to have to carry much of a scoring load. - Some people were talking in his defense saying His freshman yr playing when we had Graham SVI and others he wasn't counted on as much might have the players wrong but the aspect was - -we did just fine during those years with him - -It is just it was magnified this year because of the makeup of this team and then losing Doke sure didn't help. - think I'm gonna keep my Garrett. - -This upcoming year if things play out he shouldn't have to be counted on as much - -let him do his thing when he is in on the defensive end - - On the offensive end - -should take care of itself.

Nobody by far that I know of is saying he should be a starter. - I don't really think I have ever heard Garrett ever complaining about his minutes - - -He is a player that is going to do what ever it takes to help KU win - just like Mitch = he isn't one of these guys that feels he HAS to starts - - or think she deserves to start. - - - he is just not that type of kid - --ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

kjayhawks said:

Garrett is a solid player, he improved his driving ability and really hit his stride before his injury. He definitely needs to improve his shooting from both the line and 3 point land. But he is very valuable to our team and anyone that can’t see that, doesn’t know the game. We have had guys like Russel Robinson and Travis Releford (only shot it above 37% from 3 as a senior) that couldn’t shoot to save their lives most of their time here but played major minutes on some pretty salty teams.

Agree and I think this is what the poster was trying to bring out - - like was brought out by the poster - -Garrett actually was even more valuable then Grimes on the offensive - as it shows - took better care of the ball , and as you say before he got injured - -you wanna look at comparison on how much more Garrett drove the ball on the offensive end compared to Grimes - - - - other comparisons on the offensive end with Grimes and Garrett - - Grimes 69 TO'S for the year - - Garrett 38 - - - - Grimes in rebounding? - - For the year Grimes 89 total both ends - - -Garrett 125 - - - -Free throws at least working to even get to the line? -for the year Grimes a total of - - -- 58 - - -58 that's insane. - - -Garrett 75 and that was with a big amount of injury - how many if he would of stayed healthy? - -The poster was trying to bring out why people throwing so much shade on Garrett - - I can't answer that

And like the poster said not everyone can be a lights out 3 pt shooter - that is the ONLY area where Grimes was off and even that was really sparodic - but again just trying to figure out the haters. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG ABBY

HighEliteMajor said:

You ask to compare Garrett to Grimes. Low bar with Grimes. I only like Garrett as a player off the bench, 15 minute type guy, and situational where the game may dictate more time. We never got to see Grimes off the bench. If we are starting either of them (given how both played), that's not a recipe for an elite team.

No this is not what the poster was saying - his whole basis was about the hared for Garett taking about what a terrible player and player really throwing a knock on Garrett as a layer. - -I agree totally for sure not wanting him to be a starter by any means. - -Just that people talking poorly of him is un warranted - like the question that was asked - which would you rather see - with the points that were brought up - - a Grimes - -or a Garrett? - - the stats don't lie - -Garrett matched or actually was better then all. - -So with Grimes the OAD supposedly - and what was brought out on him - -you want that?- - people talk about Garret being such liability - - Grimes was even more of a liability - - -that's what this poster was bringing out. - His main question was back to his opening him trying to understand WHY all the angst against Garrett?

Well read from a poster off the phog and just wanted to share his thoughts. - Now let me preface this saying I KNOW there will be guys here that doesn't agree with this - - I happen to strongly agree with his thoughts on this BUT I know some people here will not - -but that's ok - -this is just other peoples views that I myself happen to agree with - -don't really think there is a winning side - -just opinions - -I don't want to get into some long pissing contest on this - it's just opinions and your entitiled like others are thiers - So any ways this is what he had to say:

Another poster made a statement about Garett - -saying was over rated. - - The posters response to this was -did he forget that Garrett was named all Big 12 Defensive team ?

Then he said this:( again I agree with this ) ok so anyways , he said I don't quite understand the angst some people display towards Garrett.. - Honestly the only thing he doesn't do well is shoot the 3. Compare that to everything that he does well:

He can guard multiple positions at a high level Ceasily the best defender on our squad )

Great ball handler for an off Guard 1.3 TO'S a game. That is lower then ANY of our Guards.

Rebounds good for his size ( 4 + rebounds per game )

Almost led the team in steals despite playing over 300 minutes less then Devon who led the team.

Before he was injured , he was playing great and finding a way to score. Not everyone can be a lights out 3 point shooter , but yet that shortcoming ( and free throws ) seem to overwhelm peoples perception of him.

Soo , let me ask you this as an example - - -Would you rather have another Grimes out there ( a player who struggled defensively , also couldn't shoot free throws , doesn't rebound their position , no steals , no blocks , almost 2 TO'S a game aas a off Guard - - -but who was streaky from the 3 ?

There it is I just happen to agree - - think he makes very , very , strong points - you don't have to agree - -just another view - other side way of looking at things. - - for me -- I'll take Marcus - - ALL DAY LONG. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

You just have to think that a lot better days are in our future in this recruiting. - - Cory Evans off Rivals sure seems to think so. - Matt Tait followed up on it a bit more or less repeating what Cory had to say.

Cory said: - -that KU could win and would win the Spring Signing if things work out. - - He said that it seems safe between the two that Either TJ Holyfield or Rayjon Tucker would land in Lawrence. - -He also said that even Memphis remains the Team to beat for Precious , don't be surprised if he ends up playing for Coach Self. - something here to think about - -Cory changed his CB for Memphis to KU - but even better then that Evan Daniels Changed his CB pick from Memphis to - - -Undecided - - then some others also picking KU now for Precious

Then Cory said the X factor remains RJ Hampton - - - -saying that he feels that RJ will land in Lawrence -- saying IF that happens - -KU WILL win the Spring recruiting season. - -we shall see if these come about. -I think just soon things gonna start poppin - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Well Slater just put in his CB - saying that Boogie going to Memphis - -that has to help us I would think with RJ - -usually Slater picks are pretty solid. - -Slater - - Danlel's - - Meyer - and to a lesser degree - -Evans. -- -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Texas Hawk 10 said:

@stoptheflop Most lineman will drop a lot of weight after their playing career is over due to health reasons.

I don't blame them. - -Did you see our latest recruit? - -I mentioned I thought he need to ADD some pounds but I might be wrong - -just thought he was kind of small weight wise 6'5 - - 271 what ya think?

BShark said:

Maybe we will hear something today...

Ha.

pssssssssssssst. Ya like there IS NO NEWS lmao. - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Marco said:

@jayballer73 Belatedly, yes. Saw it after seeing the Precious/Hampton updates that keep rolling in and who are more looking like a KU package deal - my Holyfield prediction, Lol!, might need an adjustment.

na I think your good - -fully believe Holyfield all Illinois. -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

BShark said:

@drgnslayr Wasatch was STACKED. Man, Dante looks good as well though.

Seems like very agile for his height

Read off LJW - where they had been doing strengths and weakness of possible NBA with out players talking to NBA scouts. - Now they came to Devon.

kind of surprising. - This scout said they had him somewhere around the range 0f 30-45 - Tait said he had seen one 2020 mock draft had him at # 29. - Here is what the Scout had to say.

Offensive Strengths: the Scouts 1st entry: - one word : -QUICK - good score of the dribble , Really fast 1st step , good finisher at the rim. Has become better shooter.

Defensive strengths. : Super light on feet , -- -Understands Angles - - is able to locking down matchup on the ball.

Offensive Weakness : Needs to keep working on his Jumper Take better care of the ball. Gets sped up and at times careless - -Lack of size creates problems

Defensive weakness : Limited to who he can guard because of his size , - - Needs to add Strength - -for the grind of NBA schedule , - -take better care of the ball , - lack of size , - - -Needs to be better with his hands & foul prone -become better finisher when has to finish over bigger taller bodies.

Kind of interesting - -got him ranked a little higher then I thought close to 30 - -hmm hope he doesn't make a mistake. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

drgnslayr said:

@justanotherfan

People forget how strong Silvio is. I remember when he easily pushed some big trees out of the post to clear space. And with his strength, he was able to do it without getting a foul call.

Oh believe me , I'm NOT one of those - -Silvio very strong - chiseled. ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Well let's give our shout/props guys. - -Coach Miles got ANOTHER commit today. -- Makes our 6th recruit for 2020 -- SIXTH - -this is un heard of lol.

Pick up a commitment for and 3 * -- OL - -Jackson Stoefen 6"5- - -271 lbs - -get him in the weight room - -get a few more lbs on him - -out of Iowa. - -Had teams showing interest - - KSU - - -Iowa St - - -Nebraska - - -Iowa - - N Illinois - - Toledo.

Coach getting after it. - at the present but this will change you know - -BUT right now we are the # 37th ranked class in the Nation. Ahead of KSU # 42 - - -WV - -# 45 - - -Baylor # 48 - - & can of different - - Texas Tech -- with only 1 - -commitment - -sitting at # 95th - kind of strange for them.

There is another player KU had been showing interest in I know - - thinking he was making his decision on the 11th of this month - - a QB named Doug Brumfield - not sure how hard we are after him just curious to see what happens. - -ROK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

FarmerJayhawk said:

From Corey, "It’s a few separate sources. Nothing legitimate. Going out on the limb some but this is not a done deal for Memphis. Going back and fourth on each. UNC, too. Believe that Kansas will get him in the end but not definite."

Saw off 247 where Memphis got another CB pick for Precious today - -it's ok - - Think we are going to be all right. - -Man I just wish we could get a finalization on Silvio - -the kid has suffered enough - let the kid play or end it so he can be on his way - this dam thing just drags on because of this fricken NCAA

BShark said:

AsadZ said:

Unless we get some trey point shooters I am not so optimistic.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/rayjon-tucker-1.html ↗

Ok . Ok, -have to confess. This is the 1st time I have seen McBride ball. - - Yes I know these are hi-lights - - so we seeing THE hi-lights - - -BUT you have to come away from that impressed.

I mean I by far am no expert of any means - -but you would have to be plain ass blind - - NOT to see that he has some sweet talent. I think he is going to be a very solid player for us in his years to come here for KU. Mercy had had some bad ass break your ankle moves that I seen two-three different times. - -Very good handles - - very good. - looks like he decision making with the ball is sweet - - -good distributor. - Looks sweet to me.

I know how important it is to go after the OAD'S guys - -I really do BUT I always am very happy to see these kind of guys - -guys that you know you will really have that chance to get to know better 3-4 year solid player - and he looks like he can very much help us in his 2-3rd year - It takes so much work for these guys to get where they want to be. - -I think when it's all said and done - -were going to be very happy that this kid is a KU Baller. - and um the kid can flat out stroke the ball - 3-pt shot - looks really pure , nice form , follow through all I now need to say is - - -JUMPIN -- -GEE - - HOSSA - - FATS man - -nice pickup. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

BShark said:

Kcmatt7 said:

just turned into another Myron Piggie story.

I believe I said something to this extent when it all started about people falling on the sword. This set-up is currently still too big to fail. Too much $ on the line.

I tell you what man , if they are letting people like Miller and Wade off , if this is how it is gonna turn out - - keep their jobs , AND THEN lay this kind of punishment on Silvio - -prohibiting him from playing for two years , - and then the NCAA turning around and you watch try and lay some bullshit lame baning of victories - possible stripping us of our final four - -I swear to GOD - there is gonna be some pure dee hell raised

It's gotten to the point where we gonna let these fricken Coach's walk and YET punish these kids? - -I mean ya these two aren't related I know right? - The FBI sting and this NCAA probe right? - - But still they are connected and if this is what it going to come to? - -Where Coache's can pay players or handlers -- -and these 18 , 19 , 20 yr old kids that all they wanted was to play ball and they get to be the fall guy - -just because a Coach or someone wants them to come play - and then sit them up with these agents after they leave? - -what the HELL is wrong with this picture? - If this is what it's going to be like.

Miller and Wade and who ever the hell else - -gets a pass ? - -is that what this is? -- Sure sounds like it , from what I'm hearing you guys say and others are saying? - If that's the case I call BULLSHIT. - - what the hell has this game gotten to? - -I know all about money - -just fricken insane - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG

I made a mistake. - First one today , I thought 247 CB showed Watford favoring Memphis - -but looked and he is pretty solid to LSU - but I know there was a lot of talk about Memphis too.

I think this thing is gonna get pretty hot - real soon with these players. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Kcmatt7 said:

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

Could be that sounds more like Watford is going to commit to Memphis - could be the reason Corey and others changing their CB picks. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Seen a post saying that the last 4 twitter accounts that Rayjon has followed on twitter have been Ochai - - - Mitch - - - Zoe Hill ( Volleyball player ) - - and some female RdnReed - --who has Free Silvio in her Bio - - FWIW - -not much but anyways - lol

My wife is stranded right around the Winfield area - - Sent me a picture today loads of water everywhere - -just really crazy , AND says raining a little still there less then an hour ago.

On a little side note - - -read where Silvio & Quentin are having work outs today for the Atlanta Hawks a pre draft work out for them - -and also Ositkowski from Texas is also working out today for them ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Kcmatt7 said:

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.

Very true my friend. - - looked at some other things after I posted this. - - Seems that Corey flipped his pick to us - - then Gershon followed suit and also changed his pick to us -- & then seen the Evan Daniels CB pick for Precious is that cloudy/ I dunno mode now.

There is becoming so many combinations/possibilities - now even as remote as they once may of seemed my head is spinning. - Could be from my refreshment last night/Bourbon lol - but just saying.

ya know like Holyfield/De Sousa - - Precious Holyfield - - - Holyfield/Tristan - -anyone of these guys possibilities - -dammit just commit lmao - -my head is spinning lol.

Also saw that Rayjon was not on the list for NBA combine , I would think that would remove that possibility for him now.

I sure thought some time back that Precious was going to make his announcement/pick some time back - -or REAL soon. - Tells me he is still open. - -ROCK CHALKALL DAY LONG BABY

BShark said:

FarmerJayhawk said:

Hold onto your butts. This one could be over pretty soon.

Today soon or Billy/Silvio soon? :p

For me - - I would love it to be for Silvio soon - -seems to be getting smokey lol - - just looking for the fire. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

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

Marco said:

@justanotherfan De Sousa is all but gone, Holyfield will - I smell it - be a Jayhawk. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'll take one year of Holyfield (he's a better fit) over one of De Sousa any day.

Marco - -did you happen to see my post about what they are saying about Holyfield? Think it was in the 209 post - -check it out - - if this is being thrown out - -saying we gave him an Ultuanium? - -needed to commit by yesterday? - -With Underwood as the Coach at Illinois?

So what did we get from Meyer interview? - -what did he have to say?

Hmmmm Interesting , - -was checking things out - -was wanting to see since Texas Tech is on RJ'S list of Schools - -was checking that out - -which by the way they all are thinking if they get him on Campus then it's all over as Beard will do his Bear thing they say. that's one thing - -BUT:

The Big thing I found interesting is - - they were talking about TJ Holyfield - -Now that he has all his visits in - just finished Illinois last Saturday - -of course they had an article with this Illinois beat writer.

They of Couse think he lands at Illinois because of Underwood - -which he very well could. - - Illinois are thinking he is likely to make his announcement THIS week - quoted as Early this week - -Well ? - here we are at Mid week nothing yet

Now here is what I found very interesting: there is a Tech poster that said - -that Supposedly the was a Illinois personality - - Loren Tate had a source that had said - - KU put an ultimatum to Holyfield that he had to commit by yesterday ( May7th ). - - -Speculation that KU didn't want Holyfield to take his visit to Illinois - - -OR they wanted to commit ASAP given the Silvio DeSousa situation could change at any minute.

Man some people - -hell like I said he very well might end up at Illinois -but KU making an ultimatum? - - Seriously? - - -so what you think?

BShark said:

@FarmerJayhawk I never could get that to work. I've tried before for RC Sports Talk. I'm on the newest FF so I really don't get it either.

me neither , & my radio hardly picks it up - -heard just a little talking about Over sea's

Probably wrong , but I thought I had seen some where his dad said over sea's is not an option

So how does this decision work for Stumpy?

Meyer still hasn't flipped his pick yet - - - -Nothing out of slater yet. - those are the 2 i'm interested in. -- Especially Meyer. - - WE ARE NOW AT 62 % -- TO Memphis 19 % - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

BeddieKU23 said:

Just to put it out there.

Christian Dawkins found guilty on 2 of 6 charges

Merl Code 1 of 4 charges.

Not a very successful verdict for the Govt.

That's it ?

FarmerJayhawk said:

jayballer73 said:

FarmerJayhawk said:

Heard from a KU source today they think they got Tucker

that ( they ) - -as in KU buddy?

Yessir. I should emphasize they just have a good feeling, nothing is done yet. Though it will be over pretty soon. Thinking this weekend.

I understand bud - -but hearing this from you and also heard from some others - -makes me just kind of wet myself down my leg a little lol - -on a Serious note - things starting to roll - things looking better possibly - -and yet some STILL question Bill. -- I'm sure Bill would love to have things all wrapped up in the early - - BUT sometimes things just take longer - so far he has always came through. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY.

Woodrow said:

@FarmerJayhawk I don't think so. We play Duke in the Champions Classic I believe.

ooops ok my bad - -I was thinking that was this year - -age showing - -AGAIN lol

FarmerJayhawk said:

Do we play them this year?

yep - -think so

FarmerJayhawk said:

@Woodrow mercy. That's a great haul and they could have a lot of guys coming back. Easily preseason #1.

Again

BShark said:

FarmerJayhawk said:

Heard from a KU source today they think they got Tucker

This lines up with everything else I've heard and read.

And the plot thickens. -- I LOVE thick plots - -lmao. -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

FarmerJayhawk said:

Heard from a KU source today they think they got Tucker

that ( they ) - -as in KU buddy?

FarmerJayhawk said:

Every time I've asked about Silvio, folks at KU get more optimistic. Maybe mid-May or so?

I'm tellin ya - -IF the Basketball GOD'S smile down on us - - Silvio gets to play this coming year - - -LOOK THE HELL OUT. - - Doke - - DeSousa - - - McCormack - - Enrauna -- Lightfoot - -Yahsa - - Yahsa

Something HAS to be coming before long now - they have wiggly wagged with this crap to long - -let this kid be. - either uphold the penalty so he can move on - -OR which should be done - -over turn this and let him play next year. - - Dam pretty simple,

The Wife had to go to Winfield - -they officials was saying that they were or the Turnpike was flooded over or the way she goes to get back home. - The ground Sooo soaked here my neighbor truck literally sunk down in his front yard and he couldn't get out - - truck just sittin in the yard and sinkin down

BShark said:

@justanotherfan I hope it's just the ISU guy blowing smoke and I see your points on it.

I'm still of the belief that KU isn't getting Hampton. I think no matter where Tucker goes, he's going to be featured offensively.

WHAAAAAA? - -now why you thinking we are not getting Hampton?

BShark said:

ISU CyFan insider staff guy floated out there that KU is behind ISU/Memphis/Auburn due to "wanting to be the man". Hope he's wrong.

It's and ISU idiot - -what do you expect. - He could be right BUT still anything connected to ISU is Idiot. - lol - - -and I still don't think he is right. - -I think if it's not KU -- - it's Auburn - -the take I got was he was just flat ass sold on Auburn - we needed to hit a grand slam - -which I think MAYBE w might have. - -we shall see soon. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

FarmerJayhawk said:

jayballer73 said:

FarmerJayhawk said:

@BShark yup. It's early to say it's a lock, but they're the leader in the clubhouse. He seems genuinely intrigued by Kansas, so I bet we get an official at least. I think Daishen Nix is the guy at PG for us though. Self is all about him. Greg Brown is target A, B, and C at the 4 spot as of today. UNC and Texas will be tough to beat. I really like Jalen Suggs (dude is tough as nails and can play 1-3) and Xavier Foster, who seems open. We offered Foster last summer. Really skilled 4/5 man. Going to be tough to pull from Iowa. But might be legit 7'0 240 by the time he gets to college. The 2020 class is really the first I've been excited about since 2016.

Got to remember - -Could be Kyree sticks in 2020 - IF he sticks in2020 -think we have a good shot with him. - We could slide him in several different spots. -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Good call. If Ochai goes pro we'll have more PT than he could ever want. I think he ends up in 2019. We have a legit shot if we miss on Rayjon.

Ya I'm kinda of thinking he very well could too. - Not as excited about that now as when things didn't look as good with RJ. - -that would be a no lose situation - either Rayjon - -OR Kyree. - -Kyree is an absolute beast - - really thick - -incredible hops - I would love to have him here. - -Having said that -would this be a case of taking the experience with our grad Rayon that is NBA caliber if presented - -as much as I love Kyree I think the answer to that question is simple -- We take Rayjon if nothing more because of experience

Talent wise I believe it's a wash - -experience just means so much - -wish we could have both but that's not happening. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

FarmerJayhawk said:

@BShark yup. It's early to say it's a lock, but they're the leader in the clubhouse. He seems genuinely intrigued by Kansas, so I bet we get an official at least. I think Daishen Nix is the guy at PG for us though. Self is all about him. Greg Brown is target A, B, and C at the 4 spot as of today. UNC and Texas will be tough to beat. I really like Jalen Suggs (dude is tough as nails and can play 1-3) and Xavier Foster, who seems open. We offered Foster last summer. Really skilled 4/5 man. Going to be tough to pull from Iowa. But might be legit 7'0 240 by the time he gets to college. The 2020 class is really the first I've been excited about since 2016.

Got to remember - -Could be Kyree sticks in 2020 - IF he sticks in2020 -think we have a good shot with him. - We could slide him in several different spots. -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

FarmerJayhawk said:

Random thought. Does anyone but me want Silvio to come back and start at the 4 (even if it's not the best pure basketball play) just to take out all his frustration on rebounds and rims? Dude is staying in Lawrence because he wants no part of the G League and knows it may be his last few weeks here. If he gets reinstated... look out.

Between he and Doke, we might want to reinforce the rims at AFH. Those are some grown, angry dudes dunking on them.

Dam I hear ya buddy. - -Can you imagine now IF he got cleared to play this year? - Now we would have - - Doke - - -DeSousa - - -McCormack - - -Enaurna -- & Mitch? - possibly Holyfield ? - -Then in the Back Court if we can get RJ - -and Devon WILL be back - -then Rayjon - & Oachi - -the have McBride and Garrett? - -you talk about LOADED

KUSTEVE said:

Ok, I'm out of hibernation. My apologies to HEM for some reckless comments I made last year during the heat of the battle. I will try to do better. Thank you to BShark for just being him, and keeping us up to date with the recruiting battles. I guess you can take me off the lost and found list. I'm glad you were wrong about Enaruna. I like his rim protection as much as anything. The fact that he's from the Netherlands normally means high fundamental Euro skills - he seems to be quite talented with the ball, with a REALLY sweet 3 point shot.Teams are going to play hell driving the ball to the rim with Doke and Tristan covering the rim. I like this dude. We manage to bring in Hampton, and get Dotson back, and we could make a serious run for the roses next year. Beautiful get.

Welcome back - - missed my buddy. -- ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

FarmerJayhawk said:

SCORE. Kid will be a beast in 2 years.

I'll be honest - take my lickins - -kin of surprised we got him - -thought more we getting Holyfield - -BUT HELL YA - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY