Trae Young
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@Hawk8086 As soon as I saw how young his family is, I knew he was probably staying home
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OU it is…
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I don’t know why so many people are assuming Graham and Svi will be back. I certainly hope they return, but I am not optimistic. I have know idea what Graham will do. I don’t think Svi will return, which is fine. We mainly need Graham to return.
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Yeah, stay home… sounds like a blast. Nobody ever enjoys the experience of going away to college. He can even live at momma’s house still, that sounds like an opportunity that’s too hard to pass up.
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did anyone actually watch it? it was over yesterday
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Please, let us show the class we always contend we have:
Good luck, Trae! Thank you for considering us. We wish you every success and hope your choice turns out well for you–except against us, of course. We look forward to the heightened competition!
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Such a waste of resources!
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@BeddieKU23 I tuned in to the OK news feed just for the hell of it.
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Definitely, they trolled Self. I hope Self uses it next year when they play each other.
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Yeah…I’m watching it now…some student yelled out “F*** her right in her P****!” Pretty classy
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@bmensch1 at the news conference?
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@RockkChalkk Real good sportsmanship, there.
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I hope Marcus Garrett scores 25 against him next season. Hows that for class? Garrett did beat him in a HS game earlier this season
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yep…at the news conference
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@BeddieKU23 can trae dunk?
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@BeddieKU23 That is fine, of course, but that is competitive spirit, not wishing someone fails or putting down his character as some have. Remember the people at UK who wanted Diallo to get hurt, or the MSU anti-Josh comments?
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not that I know of. 3’s are worth more than 2’s…
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@BeddieKU23 said:
Definitely, they trolled Self. I hope Self uses it next year when they play each other.
How trolled?
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@BeddieKU23 wonder how easy he can get to rim? Pretty sure I know 3’s are worth more than 2? Thx for the math lesson
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@jayballer54 No, I’m not really counting on those things. Just thinking that if all of the front court stars align it could be good.
Do you think Bragg is gone? Just curious. It seems like it may be logical for him to start fresh somewhere else.
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I certainly don’t wish he fails or gets hurt.
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Will be fun to see him on the opposing side, and I respect his decision. Good luck Trae. You seem to be a nice young man, but don’t think for 1 minute that your new team will win a B12 title, or vie for a NC in the next few years. Rock Chalk rolls on!!!
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The comment wasn’t meant to be mean in anyway but his elite skill is perimeter shooting. He’s a 6’2 beanpole with average athleticism.
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He is quick and has good handles. Physicality could be an issue for him until he matures. He’s a gunner though and will spend a lot of his time shooting the 3
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I still say this. – Bottom line, does it suck that Trae didn’t come? - -hell ya, kind of falls right in line with how some things have been going this year for this basketball team, with off the court issues, and all the missed targets we have missed on this year, BUT - - - bottom line, Is Trae Young a better player OR do you think he will be a better player then what Buddy is? - With that being said remind me how many times did OU beat us with the great Buddy? At the end of the day KU is going to end up just fine, let Trae play there his choice - -I feel a lot of this decision still came down to mama.
Bottom line who if I was a parent and had a kid to make that Choice - who would I rather have him play for - -not even a question - who out here thinks Lon Kruger - - is a better Coach then Self? I’ll take my Chances with Bill, when it’s all said and done think we will be just fine - -at THIS POINT the recruiting season this year has kind of been a bust - -that’s a given, but I’m sure they have others in mind - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@mayjay Sorry, just treating him like he treated KU. Say that winning is the most important thing then pick OU? Say that KU had the best coaching staff then pick OU? Crimson is right, he trolled KU and wasted a lot of Self’s time & resources. I don’t feel bad for one second by wishing he loses every game he plays in college.
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@joeloveshawks That’s exactly what I think as well also. As I stated in other parts of this thread, with all that has happened to him this year here with his off the court issues whether they were right or wrong - -I just think and plus with his lack of playing time and his non development - -not necessarily Coach’s fault- - but I think after the season is over he just may decide to take his game somewhere else, get a fresh start. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer54 Agreed. I would not be shocked at all if Bragg left. If he does I wish him the best. I have enjoyed watching AW3 this year at Cuse. He is a good kid and I am happy that things have finally worked out. If Bragg leaves perhaps that will happen for him as well.
As far as Trae is concerned I am happy for him to and look forward to seeing his talent on display in the Big 12 next year. I am also looking forward to KU beating OU 2-3 times next year.
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Everyone keep it classy and wish Young well. We will be fine, always are.
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@RockkChalkk And of course you know what was in his head for six months? He is actually accepting a bigger challenge and you find something bad about it. And then act like a rejected teenage boy who posts trash talk about the girl who saw his character for what it was and turns him down.
You hope he loses every game… well, if nothing else, you have justified my comments about some KU fans being arrogant!
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@Hawk8086 said:
Alstork
I used him one weekin my college bb league. Averaging 15 a game, with a bushel full of 3s.
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@kjayhawks Oh as far as my part I’m staying REAL classy, that’s his choice. - -The only thing I asked was who thinks Trae is or ever will be better then Buddy and we saw how we fared against Buddy, so the same can be given to Trae. - -sure not going to lose any sleep over an 18 yr old kid who switches his mind faster then you can turn off a light switch.
That’s where he wants to play so be it. - -Like I tell my kids in their every day lives, They have to make that decision, no one else can - -whether it’s a right or wrong - -It’s their decision, a decision they are going to have to live with. - -Then there are times they make the wrong decision BUT that was their choice and they have to live with that choice - - that’s how we learn - -whether it be good or bad - -it’s theirs – I can only worry about REAL PROBLEMS in the world like poverty, un-employment, how the hell I’m going to pay all these bills, food on the table, a roof over my head- -I can’t stress out like some on where an 18 yr old kid wants to play College ball, I know we will be fine - - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@jayballer54 Nice post. Good perspective. If you want to borrow some additional problems to help take your mind off bb, let me know!
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@mayjay Lmao, gee, thanks but I think I’m good, but good looking out, I think I have ENOUGH problems without taking anymore, lol and just when I think I’m getting a grip on them then - - BAM my daughter shows up and like HEY DAD and so then it begins all over lol, but whatcha going to do - -got to love em , she and my other kids are my world problems and all. but like I said w gonna be all right. The championship ran through Lawrence before Trae and will run through Lawrence after Trae - - ROCK CHAL;K ALL DAY LONG BABY
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@BeddieKU23 Has anyone heard any hard facts about where Duval is with his recruiting? Has his list changed? When he might decide? Thanks.
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Let’s dump this thread!
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If I’m Krueger I’m pimping guard success. He’s got Buddy. What guards has Bill gotten to the league (that have done anything) besides Mario? Not all Bill’s fault, but the proof is in the pudding.
Brandon Rush, Mario, who am I forgetting?
And then the guys who were disappointments… Sherron, Tyshawn, Elijah, Selby, who else?
Given, Lon has Buddy and who else? He certainly hasn’t had the talent that Self has had though.
Self has to get a stud guard at some point. And get him to the league and perform. Meanwhile we should still be okay, but I think something like that would’ve sealed the deal with Trae. Who knows, maybe Mason will go pro and have an Isaiah Thomas type career. Let’s all hope that happens!
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@mayjay You ever seen me after a loss? I make him look like King Solomon. I am very glad no one could see or hear me before the comeback. We’re fans. We say things like that. At least we aren’t Silo Tech- our fan base doesn’t have to be admonished by the college prez or anything. Let him steam off- he’ll be fine as frog hair in a day, and your blood pressure will be the better for it.
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"With Young’s future now clear, the Jayhawks are likely to turn their full attention to fellow five-star point guard Trevon Duval, a 6-3, 189-pound IMG Academy point guard who is ranked No. 3 overall and the No. 1 point guard in the 2017 class, according to Rivals. Duval visited KU for Late Night back in the fall and also has been at the top of the Jayhawks’ wish list in the Class of 2017.
Duval’s visit for Late Night was of the unofficial variety, which meant he still had an opportunity to take an official visit any time before he signed. He took that opportunity a couple of weeks ago and attended KU’s home game against Baylor on Feb. 1.
After the visit, Shay Wildeboor of JayhawkSlant.com caught up with Duval’s father, who had nothing but good things to say about his son’s experience.
“It was just a great visit,” Trevor Duval told Wildeboor. “The great thing about Kansas was they made us feel like family. We felt like we belonged during the entire visit… It really couldn’t have gone any better.”
Although Duval and Young are slightly different players from a physical standpoint, the talent level is equal. Both are elite point guards with big time play-making ability who would make an immediate impact wherever they land.
With Kansas slated to lose Frank Mason III to graduation and potentially losing junior Devonte’ Graham to the NBA, the importance of finding a point guard to slide into the lead guard spot for the 2017-18 season is high.
However, sources close to the program indicated throughout the process that the Jayhawks absolutely loved both Young and Duval and would’ve been thrilled to land either.
That fact keeps KU in good shape so long as it can continue its pursuit of Duval, who lists Arizona, Baylor, Duke and Seton Hall next to Kansas on his list of finalists.
"Matt Scott, of TheShiver.com, told The Journal-World Duval’s recent trip to Lawrence made Duval to Kansas a real possibility.
“The official visit to Kansas very much put KU in the mix for Duval,” Scott said. “Heading into that visit, the popular belief was that Trae Young would ultimately be a Jayhawk. After the visit, though, I think Duval certainly felt that Kansas would love to add him to their 2017 class as much as any player they’ve recruited.”"
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Just a thought about Trae: I wonder if Lon used a video of Marcus Smart doing the flip after OSU’s win in AFH and then said:
“So, Trae, how many players have had the experience of beating KU at AFH during their conference win streak? Everyone remembers Smart. Think about what it would men to end that streak! Do you want to be known as just one tagalong player in a long line of champions, or do you want to be someone who took OU to the top? What legacy do you want? Buddy was our best–can you be better?”
I think, if he wants to be noticed and has confidence, that would be awfully convincing coming from a class act like Kruger.
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@mayjay how many times did buddy do it? That makes no sense or he would have gone to St. Louis.
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@KUSTEVE My blood pressure is fine! I just like to think if any recruit ever wavers between us and someone else, they might look to, or be directed to, ancillary sources to see how fans act. To me, it is like screaming obscenities at an opponent at a game–a few drunken jerks can give an entire fanbase a bad name.
And I admit tthat my paranoia on this is ironic, given his signature tagline!
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@Crimsonorblue22 Not directly related to Smart. The point is the notoriety and legacy Smart got for winnning a single game. Imagine Trae’s if he takes OU over the hump and breaks our streak–even Buddy never could. Should have been clearer.
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After the KU visit he went to the Duke/UNC game with Duke as his perceived Favorite since they offered him. He also has plans to go visit Arizona soon officially and Seton Hall could be also receiving a visit. He said that if KU landed Young that he wouldn’t consider us anymore so in some regard we are still in it. Nobody that follows his recruiting believes KU is likely to land him no matter what we pitch to him.
I doubt he signs before April. Another where the dad is very much involved in his recruitment,
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@KUSTEVE said:
You ever seen me after a loss? I make him look like King Solomon. I am very glad no one could see or hear me before the comeback.
The greatest gift I ever gave to my family and to my blood pressure was to cut cable. We now use Roku and I watch the KU games on the ESPN app, which are posted about 45 minutes after the conclusion of the live action.
I follow along with live chat on Buckets during the game, but it’s not nerve-wracking or cuss-inducing like it was watching on live TV. If we lose or play like crap I don’t have to spend time or the emotional equity watching the replay, If we win, I can relax during all the ups and downs, knowing the final result. Yeah, there’s less suspense, but also less yelling at the television and irritating my family to no end.
They’ll just have to put up with me during the madness though!
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Do you guys think Frank Jackson will be back next year for Duke? If so, I could see Duval picking KU over Duke if Graham leaves. I bet he’s waiting to see what Graham and Franks decision is before he commits somewhere.
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Frank Jackson will be back but he’s been playing a combo guard role for Duke. Duke, KU, Arizona are all selling the same soda, they need a primary ball handler
And apparently when it comes to Duke it doesn’t seem to matter who’s on the roster, they get who they want
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@tis4tim I quit live blogging because I would allow myself to get worked up too easily.
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Some really good stuff on kusports.com. handing trae over the keys to our program, teaching him to play team ball, etc! Moving on
