Posts made by BeddieKU23

@BShark

Yepp congrats to him. That’s why I think it might be a bit until we learn they are actually in the mix there.

@DCHawker

KU is in the mix but waiting to hear from Swain on 247 where that one is going. Could be a bit before we know.

@Crimsonorblue22

Agreed.

Grew up a fan of Frank Mason and Devonte. Oh my! Music to the ears

Lexi Price takes over as director of operations with Q leaving

Officially moving on from the KU program. They don’t make many more respected then him… Best of luck Q!

One to monitor

@SlimShaddy54

From what I’ve read, there was some red flags with him that made them pass a while back. We have to assume for good reason.

@SlimShaddy54

KU passed on Luis

@rockchalkjayhawk

Maybe they can develop him a bit. Has that athleticism we have lacked recently.

@mayjay

Seeing an influx of international kids committing to schools, doesn’t seem to be much of a deterence that I’ve seen

@approxinfinity

Its sounding like a top level wing is the priority, doesn’t sound like a big after that could be affordable. From there cheapest practice player they can find. Not a promising update tbh

The latest is they are looking at International Players and there’s very little reliable info to provide on a regular basis for them vs US transfer or HS prospects.

Also think the big NIL players are looking for that feature role and KU isn’t offering that with Peterson. Guess it’s hard to find Robin’s these days.

@drgnslayr

I’ve seen that some Donors might have some buyers fatigue after the past couple NIL driven portal cycles. There hasn’t been a great return on investment, just look at the Storr fiasco. Hard to keep getting them to buy-in by giving more and more when the results don’t match the price.

They definitely found some sticker shock this offseason with some of the early portal guys they targeted, and it sounds like they weren’t willing to bite on being the highest bidder in some of those either.

There’s also some risks in play with having Peterson. You can’t pay guys that were looking for 2+ mil and not expect Peterson’s camp to up the price he’s getting as the crown jewel of the team. Peterson and Flory are going to account for 50% or more of the pool of funds.

I think you hit the nail on the head on other contributing factors- GM, Football stadium. The lack of success in Football over the years does have an impact ($ wise), the Big-12 for football took a big nose-dive in reputation losing Texas and OU as well. Vaughn being added to the staff was partly, if not driven by donors wish for changes. There’s potentially more changes still coming.

I also think there’s some negative recruiting going on against KU when it comes to Portal guys (lack of success this past year) and with Self at the end of his career.

It’s really an adapt or die atmosphere right now. They are still adapting it looks

Passmore ended up at Maryland

@rockchalkjayhawk

I like the 3 guys we got but I don’t see any of them being DP’s #2 and that’s what we are missing to really compete next year. Williams is a potential All-American candidate next year, Sarr has an extremely high ceiling and is a draft prospect. You’re almost assuredly getting a less talented player with what’s left which is a hard pill to swallow.

I’m not going to say we can’t find someone of that caliber, but the pool is very shallow for options now. The 3 transfers are not really NBA prospects and I’m not sure what else is out there that has that kind of ceiling. I know they are looking at the international pool of players and perhaps that’s the avenue they need to push on now that they missed on their top 2 targets.

There are some issues behind the scenes that seem to have hit full circle this offseason.

@rockchalkjayhawk

All 3 transfers are in line to start.

Flory and DP take up a significant portion of NIL.

We clearly are not a top dog NIL team this year. Proof’s in the pudding with Sarr and Williams among others.

We are short a starter, a backup big at minimum.

IMO this offseason has been frustrating and disappointing.

Starting to look like we have a reality hitting that’s uncomfortable

Lol

Well where i live we have had 24 straight weekends or rain or snow. Haven’t had a dry recorded weekend since November. Its frustrating beyond words really. We have had at least a full week of weather in the 50’s and today low 40s with no end in sight until Monday. Had to turn on the heat again. My son last night had a baseball game in 47 degree weather with 15-20 mph wind gusts…

@wissox said in The portal.:

So did the kid sign with Duke?

That could be where its headed.

ha, my original take on moving on seems to have come full circle again.

don’t know why i bothered but a lesson learned

@wissox said in The portal.:

This kid is sure taking his time. Doesn’t he know that adults all across America need him to make his decision NOW? Like how rude.

Totally agree

Swain still reporting good things. He knows the decision is made but has to respect til its announced

@BShark

I know. Educated guess based on the tea leaves right now

Sarr picked the good guys. Yayy

what a whirlwind this all this.

Swain confirming once again he expects news today/tomorrow.

Swain is tracking info he’s heard/been given that Sarr may make a decision early this week but this one seems to be still up in the air. Legit info seems to be hard to get. If he did, would seem positive as he’s only visited KU and KU can offer him what he wants NIL wise.

The looming giant is Duke, if Cedric Coward stays in the draft, would they push for Sarr? If they did it sounds like KU would not be competitive enough on NIL. It sounds like Duke’s war chest is deep and can outbid anyone apparently. There would be no way to prove that unless that scenario happened. Duke did get back Evans who pulled out of the draft yesterday- Similar position and skill to Sarr. Perhaps that’s enough to keep them from getting into this.

Darion Williams is still in play; the combine is this week and something to monitor.

So, ball is in Vaughn’s court as far as taking the job. Perhaps he’s negotiating some more NIL (half kidding) but hopefully some news this week there.

Wouldn’t count on Sarr. Moving on

Sarr was a +40% 3 pt shooter this yr so promise there

Man this is a big time add if it gets done. I’m impressed and this is a total ceiling lift to the team

I’m excited for Vaughn, he’s literally one of the reasons I became a Jayhawk fan at a young age, his jersey hangs on my wall in my Jayhawk themed Man Cave. I’m excited what he can bring to the table here with his experience professionally. Hopefully this is finalized soon

@SlimShaddy54 said in Recruiting Notes:

As far sa I know Sarr hasn’t set a visit to Oregon yet-- - which is suppose to be the other contender for him - – maybe he won’t bother

That’s the hope, got the first visit and shut it down.

@BShark said in Norm Roberts Retires:

@BeddieKU23 said in Norm Roberts Retires:

So Vaughn, Buford in and then it sounds like more shake up is coming to the staff that we’ll hear about soon.

I like this direction; it certainly signals a major change for Self from the past 20+ years. Both guys have professional coaching experience, will remain to be seen how they do recruiting but we all know right now it’s more about NIL than anything else. This is a potentially positive change in the short and long term for the program.

From what I understand, there was a fair bit of fatigue with the donors and changes were required.

Makes a lot of sense and probably the right time based on the last couple years. It’s sad in a way to see that chapter coming to an end, there are not many programs that had this continuity.

@SlimShaddy54 said in The portal.:

@BeddieKU23 I had seen where KU had a big guy visiting today, but then I also saw where a big guy had committed to Oregon so I thought we had missed out. Where is this guy from

Former West Virginia and Oklahoma St role player. Veteran, used to playing the conference and knows his role.

@BShark said in The portal.:

John Buggs is a name to monitor.

Assuming that is the 13th guy spot? Does nothing good besides shoot the 3. Having a hard time finding just how many schools he’s been to, transferred 3 times since 23, think its 5 schools including Juco, wow. 68-99 made shots were from 3. Literally doesn’t do a single other thing at average level. Crazy.

@dylans said in The portal.:

6’8” 225lb limited skill forward? The bigs room is pretty weak I’d hate to have to give him too many (any important) minutes. He’d be good as a deep bench guy for practice and such.

Won’t disagree it’s not a loaded room. Flory will improve a lot this offseason I believe. Tiller has skill but obviously hasn’t played in a while. I think the room needs another body. History says a big will get injured and test the depth of that room. I’d feel so much better about this team with a 4th big on the roster.

Dame Sarr visit happening starting tonight, confirmed by Bossi. Sounds like we are in a very good spot getting that first visit.

Closing time

@approxinfinity said in The portal.:

@dylans we just spent 2 seasons giving 30 mpg to a “defense optional” center. Hopefully we at least get consistent effort from this kid?

Scored 20 on that defense optional center in Morgantown 2 seasons ago.

So Vaughn, Buford in and then it sounds like more shake up is coming to the staff that we’ll hear about soon.

I like this direction; it certainly signals a major change for Self from the past 20+ years. Both guys have professional coaching experience, will remain to be seen how they do recruiting but we all know right now it’s more about NIL than anything else. This is a potentially positive change in the short and long term for the program.

Backup big potential Patrick Suemnick visited KU today. Wait and see mode now with him

Still looking like positive buzz for KU with Dame Sarr at least going into today. Sounds like we have an offer out there that meets what he wants. We’ll see if anything happens this week there. Not getting my hopes up here but sure would be a big time add.

@BShark

Big name or walk-on type?

@BShark said in The portal.:

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

Sounds like we may lead for Sarr, may hear good news there this week and then still swing big at Williams if he doesn’t stay in the draft. Very interesting.

The backup big prospect Mbiya picked Oregon- blah.

Mbiya NC State

woops your right. Slater and Wade are a problem

@rockchalkjayhawk said in Norm Roberts Retires:

@BeddieKU23 said in Norm Roberts Retires:

Vernon reports this has been in the works for a bit, KU apparently has someone identified for the role but not sharing at this time. Also interesting that replacing Norm may not be the only Assistant Coach on the move…

Doesn’t think it will take long.

Bring on Danny and Sherron!

Frank!

Sounds like we may lead for Sarr, may hear good news there this week and then still swing big at Williams if he doesn’t stay in the draft. Very interesting.

The backup big prospect Mbiya picked Oregon- blah.

Vernon reports this has been in the works for a bit, KU apparently has someone identified for the role but not sharing at this time. Also interesting that replacing Norm may not be the only Assistant Coach on the move…

Doesn’t think it will take long.