Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 23, 2014 7:01pm
Crazy. Apparently, Kennard is deciding tomorrow. Duke is the only school he's taken an official visit to, despite having them scheduled at Kentucky and Ohio State.
The Blue Devils fans have to like their chances considering this.
The Blue Devils fans have to like their chances considering this.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 24, 2014 7:39pm
Duke
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 24, 2014 7:44pm
He must've seen something he liked in the Mercer game. Lol.
Big pick up for Duke.
Big pick up for Duke.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Mar 24, 2014 9:09pm
During his announcement, Kennard apparently commented that he knows at least two others in the 2015 class that are coming to Duke and that it could be an even better class than 2014. Now, this is obviously the reflections of an excited teenager, so who knows. But he's close to Chase Jeter and many believe the two will play college ball together.
Jeter is a 6-10 center out of powerhouse Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas and the seventh-ranked big man in the class. Hopefully K lands him, ensuring the Devils have a legit center each of the next two seasons.
Jeter is a 6-10 center out of powerhouse Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas and the seventh-ranked big man in the class. Hopefully K lands him, ensuring the Devils have a legit center each of the next two seasons.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 15, 2014 10:38pm
Chad Ford reporting that Myles Turner has trimmed his list down to Kansas, Texas and Southern Methodist.
Not terribly surprising. I can't imagine a scenario where he is not a Jayhawk.
Not terribly surprising. I can't imagine a scenario where he is not a Jayhawk.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 17, 2014 3:08pm
Turner stated on Twitter late last night that he has not retracted his list to three teams. So Duke and Ohio State are still in the running. With Parker having left, that might leave a window of opportunity -- however slight -- for Duke to sneak in at the last second. He and Jahlil Okafor would compose a perfect duo that highlights the game of each.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 17, 2014 3:34pm
Turner's announcement, by the way, is reportedly set for April 30, when he will presumably perform a dramatic live event in front of about 8 diehard fans across the country.
This suspense-building bullshit where we have to watch the kid pick a hat out of a bag on national television is just so stupid. Almost enough to stop following recruiting. Almost.
This suspense-building bullshit where we have to watch the kid pick a hat out of a bag on national television is just so stupid. Almost enough to stop following recruiting. Almost.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 19, 2014 12:09am
Anyone see the Karl Towns behind the back pass from half court? Right on the money for a lay-up. It was pretty sick. I'll post a video when I find one.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 19, 2014 12:44am
I agree. Just tweet a damn college and be done with it.reclegend22;1606261 wrote:Turner's announcement, by the way, is reportedly set for April 30, when he will presumably perform a dramatic live event in front of about 8 diehard fans across the country.
This suspense-building bullshit where we have to watch the kid pick a hat out of a bag on national television is just so stupid. Almost enough to stop following recruiting. Almost.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 19, 2014 9:48am
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 24, 2014 8:01pm
Coach K visited Turner at his home in Texas last night. The verdict among Blue Devil insiders is that the last ditch effort was just that. Duke, not surprisingly, is out of the running. It's down to Kansas and Texas, according to those "close" to the recruitment.
Jayhawks are gonna be loaded in the front court. I actually think Kansas will be a much better team next year than they were with Wiggins.
Jayhawks are gonna be loaded in the front court. I actually think Kansas will be a much better team next year than they were with Wiggins.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 24, 2014 9:56pm
If KU gets Turner, you will have Kentucky, Kansas and Duke with half the top 20 recruits.
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Apr 29, 2014 9:04am
Myles Turner decision tomorrow at 4pm ET on ESPNU. In all likelihood Jayhawk fans will be happy.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 30, 2014 4:07pm
Turner to Centenary. Says he wants to build on the success of Robert Parish.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 30, 2014 4:17pm
Did not see Texas coming.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Apr 30, 2014 4:18pm
Me neither. But Rick Barnes can fucking recruit.Laley23;1611340 wrote:Did not see Texas coming.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 30, 2014 4:19pm
Jesus Christ. Fucking Texas?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 30, 2014 5:12pm
Laley23;1611340 wrote:Did not see Texas coming.
Not at all.reclegend22;1611343 wrote:Me neither.
/threadSportsAndLady;1611345 wrote:Jesus Christ. Fucking Texas?
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
May 2, 2014 1:26am
It's betrayal when the top Ohio player doesn't go to tOSU. Last big time graduating player to not go to OSU after winning Mr Basketball was Kenny Gregory back in 1997 when he went to Kansas. We should have went after Burke but we know how that all workedTerry_Tate;1585076 wrote:If both Luke Kennard and Carlton Bragg don't go to Ohio State I may cry, and I usually don't get too hyped up in recruiting. Really hoping both of them then VJ King go to Columbus.
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
May 2, 2014 9:26am
The 18 yo kid is betraying tOSU? Lol.Classyposter58;1611838 wrote:It's betrayal when the top Ohio player doesn't go to tOSU. Last big time graduating player to not go to OSU after winning Mr Basketball was Kenny Gregory back in 1997 when he went to Kansas. We should have went after Burke but we know how that all worked
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
May 2, 2014 11:47am
If Kennard betrayed anybody, it was Kentucky. He and his family are lifelong Wildcat fans from southwestern Ohio, where the majority of basketball fans root for UK, not OSU.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
May 2, 2014 2:17pm
Yeah, betrayed is completely wrong. He owes nothing to Ohio State.reclegend22;1611956 wrote:If Kennard betrayed anybody, it was Kentucky. He and his family are lifelong Wildcat fans from southwestern Ohio, where the majority of basketball fans root for UK, not OSU.
And in Cincinnati most people are UC or Xavier fans, but there are quite a few UK fans around. 90% of Northern Kentucky are UK fans, but cross into Ohio and it's maybe 10%. Probably 50% UC, 30% Xavier, UK 10%, Ohio State a little behind UK as ridiculous as that is.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jun 16, 2014 10:37pm
http://ukrecruiting.bloginky.com/2014/06/16/2016-post-player-azubuike-gets-offer-from-kentucky/
This is the 2016 class, but my username may just be resurrected again!
This is the 2016 class, but my username may just be resurrected again!
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Nov 12, 2014 3:36pm
Tall, looks normal. We'll see where the 8 inch vertical takes him but holy hell could you fathom this in high school lol?
http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=11865234&src=desktop&ex_cid=sportscenterFB
http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=11865234&src=desktop&ex_cid=sportscenterFB
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Nov 12, 2014 4:01pm
An FYI, my posts in the NBA thread made me want to bring up the fact that there's a decent chance that UK gets the #1 center in the 2015 class tomorrow, Skal Labiessiere. Definitely could be some concerns about his eligibility and recruitment, as it has been bizarre to say the least. Not that UK had anything to do with it (it's more his handlers and family members), but anyone who tries to enroll him and let him participate wearing their uniform, is taking a risk. Even if it's like Rose, where the NCAA rules him eligible, they could come back later and say something happened that the school should've known about, and in-turn, punish the school.