Transfer Rumblings
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@dylans said in Transfer Rumblings:
So this is a Self quote from the banquet -
Self said KU would be looking to sign at least three players from the transfer portal. “I’m saying a minimum of three and then we’ll kind of re-evaluate if we can get three,” Self said. He’s looking for … “athleticism on the perimeter and perimeter shooting without question. One thing about this (2022-23) team, if it wasn’t for Juan (Harris) coming off ball screens we had a hard time touching the paint. We need to do some things with some guys who can get their own. We obviously will miss J-Wil (Jalen Wilson) and Gradey shooting the ball. We’ve got to replace that too.”
Read more at: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article274019730.html#storylink=cpy
Minimum of three - maybe Cuffe is thinking of transferring. But doesn’t know if Self can get three KU level players it sounds like. Looking for shooters, play makers - it sounds like athletic wings are in high demand. He also doesn’t say he needs to replace McCullar’s production - maybe a good sign or it could just be he was thinking about offense at that moment.
He has backed up the talk with the targets too.
Timberlake is an elite shooter (doesn’t do a ton else at the KU level though imo), Spears is a guy that can get his own etc…
I think the athleticism part is why they weren’t enamored with Ingram initially, but at some point you do have to take what you can get.
The Cuffe stuff has all been hashed out before I think. He’s not a KU level player clearly. Self would have tried to play him last year if he thought he could help at all.
Think Kevin wants to be done with college basketball but no surprise Self loves him. When was the last time Self openly pined for a player to come back like that at the banquet? KJ he was recruiting back a little, but not quite like Kevin.
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I want Kev back badly but haven’t put legs into it since it seems unlikely. Really good culture guy, great defender, rebounder & his offensive game was getting better. He had a lot of nagging injuries and deferred to Wilson/Gradey but he was flashing his offensive ability. Kev really became one of my favorite players from this past season so personally I’d really like to see him here another year.
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Some smoke for Adem Bona portaling. Don’t think he gives you a new look but rotating him and Udeh would make us potentially elite defensively at the 5.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Some smoke for Adem Bona portaling. Don’t think he gives you a new look but rotating him and Udeh would make us potentially elite defensively at the 5.
I mean yes but I have issues with the fact he basically quit on his team to protect himself instead of playing, oh and they found out right before tip he wasn’t even suiting up (Gonzaga game).
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@BShark I think it’s valid. He’s a much better defender than Hunter and I don’t think Hunter provides actual spacing. But I’m also of the belief that Hunter isn’t coming given that he seems to be entertaining a return to Michigan and his first visits are the DMV schools.
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@rcjhdraft said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark I think it’s valid. He’s a much better defender than Hunter and I don’t think Hunter provides actual spacing. But I’m also of the belief that Hunter isn’t coming given that he seems to be entertaining a return to Michigan and his first visits are the DMV schools.
Yeah. I like that we seem to have back-up options too. I’d prefer Holmes but if he never portals, Bona is a fine option.
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@BShark I think the bigger question regarding Holmes is whether or not he actually hits the portal. Duke fans were hyped beyond all belief that he might enter and he still hasn’t actually entered.
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Matthew Cleveland - AUBURN TIGER
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@BShark That tracks.
Bill talks about needing to live in the portal, but Brucie LIVES in the portal. Feels like we’re still learning how to use the portal to its fullest potential.
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LOT of players committing taking other options - tough to see all these guys - guys w have reached out to going other places
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I’m not going to be negative until roster is set. A lot can happen these next 2-3 months so sitting tight. Let’s see what the staff can do
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Matthew Cleveland - AUBURN TIGER
Ha, FSU mod was right about having a destination and what conference just off guessing.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Am I insane for liking DaRon Holmes II (not in the portal yet, respectfully) more than Hunter???!
So here’s my thoughts on the Hunter vs. DaRon.
Hunter is certainly the better player on the block. Better touch, and able to establish position better. They just don’t make bigger bodies than him. Plus he can really shoot it from 3. I’m just not sure he can keep the pace with our style of play the last few years.
But Holmes is better at just about everything else and is a legit NBA prospect imo. If you could unlock what he’s capable of athletically you’ve got a fucking stud. He can run better than Dickinson. Dribble better. Jump higher.
I’d consider them 1A and 1B. You land either of those guys and you’re ++ at the 5 for 23 and potentially 24.
Holmes has the higher ceiling. Hunter raises the floor (with a pretty darn high ceiling). If you made me pick today, I’m probably going Holmes. I think he lets you keep switching everything on D. I think Bill could turn him into a total freaking monster on both ends.
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@Kcmatt7 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark That tracks.
Bill talks about needing to live in the portal, but Brucie LIVES in the portal. Feels like we’re still learning how to use the portal to its fullest potential.
Agree.
Heard some interesting things about the staff and some misdirection though…
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@BeddieKU23 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Matthew Cleveland - AUBURN TIGER
Ha, FSU mod was right about having a destination and what conference just off guessing.
Yeah. Didn’t take me long to get this info fwiw and from multiple tied in people privately.
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Don’t feel good about Hunter currently. Need to confirm some stuff though.
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KU will be Ingram’s first campus OV early next week. Staff ain’t about to let him get away I fear.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Don’t feel good about Hunter currently. Need to confirm some stuff though.
Time for plan B.
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@Kcmatt7 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Don’t feel good about Hunter currently. Need to confirm some stuff though.
Time for plan B.
Mhm.
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@BShark I really hope we don’t add just to add. The bodies at the 5 right now could get the job done.
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@Kcmatt7 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark I really hope we don’t add just to add. The bodies at the 5 right now could get the job done.
Yeah we need a starter if we are gonna bother there.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
KU will be Ingram’s first campus OV early next week. Staff ain’t about to let him get away I fear.
Jayhawk noises intensify
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Sweet. I may get to root for nice kids instead of Hunter.
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@Kcmatt7 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Don’t feel good about Hunter currently. Need to confirm some stuff though.
Time for plan B.
Seems like a trend of plan B’s C’s-- D’s
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You can’t tell me this isn’t a damn good basketball player.
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@approxinfinity said in Transfer Rumblings:
Sweet. I may get to root for nice kids instead of Hunter.
You are happy on this one
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
You can’t tell me this isn’t a damn good basketball player.
You just have to really bank of Self getting more out of him. Diff system, better coaching, better development.
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Jesse Edwards wassup. Ingram is a really nice connector piece at the 4. Does A LOT well just was asked to do a lot of things he doesn’t do that well (create his own offense, play down a position) at Stanford.
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Never count out Billy Eugene Self.
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Still think Spears will be the 1st to commit. - - Baby J told me so lol
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@jayballer67 she likes whispering sweet nothings
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
@jayballer67 she likes whispering sweet nothings
Lmao- - -you goof ball
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Lolz. But I’ll be honest I don’t have a feel for the first domino could be. Ingram isn’t in a hurry. Dickinson isn’t either. Spears? Maybe? Idk if he’s a take without clarity on his eligibility and/or Cuffe. But also school isn’t over for these guys and it would be June or July before they’re here anyway so there’s no rush.
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Heard we’ve been in touch with Cleveland
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Heard we’ve been in touch with Cleveland
Heard Auburn is getting him lol. Either way I don’t think he wants to leave the south.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Lolz. But I’ll be honest I don’t have a feel for the first domino could be. Ingram isn’t in a hurry. Dickinson isn’t either. Spears? Maybe? Idk if he’s a take without clarity on his eligibility and/or Cuffe. But also school isn’t over for these guys and it would be June or July before they’re here anyway so there’s no rush.
Bossi said Ingram is likely to not mess around at all if you missed it.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Lolz. But I’ll be honest I don’t have a feel for the first domino could be. Ingram isn’t in a hurry. Dickinson isn’t either. Spears? Maybe? Idk if he’s a take without clarity on his eligibility and/or Cuffe. But also school isn’t over for these guys and it would be June or July before they’re here anyway so there’s no rush.
Bossi said Ingram is likely to not mess around at all if you missed it.
that’s what I read in the article to- - -should be quick
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@BShark He’s a weird level of good. He’s a take until he isn’t… I would imagine his NIL agent knows that too.
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@Kcmatt7 His “NIL agent” is a good friend of Bill, as I understand it LOL. The dad is also involved but not as heavily.
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UNC is pursing more wings of late, FWIW.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
UNC is pursing more wings of late, FWIW.
Rly makes you think
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@BShark yep they just offered a high school 3/4 tonight
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So recapping the day, we are likely to get a visit from Hunter.
We also will get a visit from Ingram Monday after he does other in-homes. Sounds like we have a great shot there.
Spears is still slated to visit after TCU but with things happening with schools on his list we’ll see.
We’ve contacted Matthew Cleveland (longshot) and Jesse Edwards.
Portal madness
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Heard we’ve been in touch with Cleveland
Heard Auburn is getting him lol. Either way I don’t think he wants to leave the south.
Confirm through FSU mod also expecting Auburn.
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Following the Hunter recruitment is an absolute rollercoaster.
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@BShark Bragg, Cheick, Cliff, Billy, Hunter come on down! Youre the next contestant on The Price is Right!
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark yep they just offered a high school 3/4 tonight
Who btw? Did a quick search but obviously difficult.
Edit: NVM Brady Dunlap
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Following the Hunter recruitment is an absolute rollercoaster.
Yeah given who he is it’s not surprising. Definitely not much of a fan of how this is playing out, it’s not like he wasn’t a highly recruited kid first time around so I’m perplexed why years down the road its a bit of the same rollercoaster. Guess some just really like the attention
