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How can UK absorb two more scholarships. At last count, weren't they overbooked by 5? Meeks leaving means they'd need to get rid of 4 scholarship players, the Henrys would mean 6? There's got to be some backlash there, no?
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06-30-2009, 03:42 PM | #2002 |
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Former highly recruited Duke guard Elliot Williams (soph) is transferring to Memphis this fall. I guess his mother is ill and he wants to be closer to home. There's some talk that he'll get a hardship waiver and be eligible to play this fall. If that happens (albeit for sad reasons in real life), it will be a big boost to Memphis.
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CJ Henry has already said he could walk on. Looks like the Henry Brothers have reaffirmed their commit to Kansas. Xavier Henry says he’ll keep his commitment to KU - Kansas City Star Happy to see that. He'll be a perfect fit there. Last edited by Mizzou B-ball fan : 07-01-2009 at 07:00 AM. |
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07-01-2009, 07:03 AM | #2004 | |
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There's little question he'll get the waiver. There's plenty of similar situations. The blessing from Coach K when he was released all but guarantees it. |
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07-01-2009, 07:47 AM | #2005 | |
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Actually Alex Stephenson was in almost the exact same situation last year going from UNC to USC and the NCAA denied his waiver request.
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07-01-2009, 08:12 AM | #2006 | |
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Perhaps I'm missing some information, but I'm pretty sure the situation is different. Stephenson was denied a waiver because they couldn't prove that his family member (believe it was his father) needed the additional help. My understanding of the Williams situation is that he'll be involved in the care of his mother and that his help is needed. |
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07-01-2009, 09:48 AM | #2007 |
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The more I hear about Xavier Henry, the less I care. It's painfully obvious that he's a one-and-done guy, which means long-term he'll have minimal impact on the Kansas basketball program. I'm much more excited about Collins and Aldrich returning for another season. KU is a team that didn't lose a single player who played significant minutes last year, and added Elijah Johnson (5* PG) and Thomas Robinson (4* PF). They'll be one of the deepest teams in the country and a solid contender with or without Henry.
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Agreed 100%- the biggest thing for us was Aldrich and Collins staying. That said, I'd almost always have more talent as opposed to less talent and if he's the caliber of player people think, I wouldn't mind having one more bullet in the chamber.
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Does the news that the Henry brothers will be staying with Bill Self and KU mean that "outbid" Calipari and Kentucky for the boys' services?
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Possibly, tho I don't know if our donors have as deep of pockets as theirs. Tho, it could be a classic "leverage another offer to sweeten yours" deal
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Boy, Kansas may regret landing the Henry brothers. Between their aspirations and their dad's mouth, they may cause more problems than they're worth for one year...........
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07-08-2009, 11:12 PM | #2014 | |
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The NBA doesn't care about the college game nor about the athletes that they are drafting. The main reason the NBA created the rule was to save some money on sending scouts to high school basketball games and then also to have the college game market these young men for a year before they are drafted. The NBA age limit is a complete and utter joke. I truly wish the NCAA would find a way to resolve this.
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07-22-2009, 10:27 AM | #2015 |
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Here's a blast from the past. An article with an interview of Dave Bliss, the former Baylor coach..........
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Some sad news to report for Mizzou fans on the board. Norm Stewart's granddaughter was killed in a car crash yesterday.........
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Awful news. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Stewart family.
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Big commitment over the weekend for Mizzou. They've landed Phil Pressey, a great PG out of Texas. He had other visits planned after the MU visit this weekend, but decided to commit to Mizzou after the football game last night.
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Isn't he like 5'5?
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09-14-2009, 12:39 AM | #2023 | |
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Oregon is just a random rumor I think. Dunigan is gonna be good so that would be a dumb move for Smith. The reason I think the Oklahoma rumor is gaining legs is that ASU had two top 150 kids decommit in the past month or so and both are thought to be headed to UCLA if Smith does end up somewhere else |
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A great pickup for Missouri when it's confirmed. Pressey is the son of one of Anderson's former teammates and close friends plus he's visited Missouri on a number of occasions so it wasn't a surprise to hear he verballed to Missouri. He'll definitely be a great fit for Anderson's style of play.
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Pressey is indeed a smaller point guard (listed at 5'7"), but he's very quick and can really run the floor. He'll be a great fit for Mike Anderson's system. Most scouting reports I've seen on Pressey, people have been very impressed with him. Good shooter, tenacious defender, and loves to run. Like I said, a great fit for Anderson's system.
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Here's an article on the Pressey commit. This kid is EXACTLY the player we've been looking for to run the show here at Mizzou. Crazy handles and assist capability with a suffocating defensive presence. Our recruiting will improve because of this kid just because everyone will want to be on the other end of his assists.
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Where are you hearing this from? I know Caudill and Turner are teammates, and Turner seems the more likely to sign somewhere else, but Caudill is telling the ASU sites they are still the big leader for his services, his parents just want him to check out the other options(he only visited ASU) before he decides on his future since he still has 2 years left. While I dont doubt UCLA is prob. going to be a key player in both of their recruitments, I also hadnt heared them mentioned once by either player as both are still singing ASU's praises despite their decommitments. Just wondering if there is any legs to your story, or just some wishful thinking around the UCLA boards(not to say it may not be true, just not backed in evidence).
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I think we all are somewhat aware of the underside of college basketball recruiting and the influence AAU teams and shoe companies have - this sure smells like a prime case brewing, because the word for the last few months is that Smith to UCLA was a done deal. |
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I think Josh Smith might have looked at a depth chart of UCLA's frontcourt. It's still note over though On a side note, how is it posible that Oklahoma is a primary Nike basketball school? The only schools of note (for basketball at least) with ADIDAS are UCLA and Kansas, so everyone else is Nike. I'd pick about 15 schools ahead of Oklahoma. |
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I think Turner to UCLA might be the worst kept secret. Unless McCallum ended up at UCLA, Turner is likely our next PG. As for KC, he grew up a UCLA and was practically begging for an offer. Now that Smith is looking elsewhere, I'm sure Howland turned his sights back onto the kid. He's a project kid though and UCLA won't need him the first year |
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Mizzou fans are keeping an eye on Fayetteville this weekend. SG Ricky Scott has an official visit to Arkansas this weekend. If they don't get him to commit this weekend, the word in Columbia is that they feel like he's Mizzou's for the taking.
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Lawrence, Kansas has just exploded over the last couple of days. Multiple fights between basketball and football players. Tension has been ongoing for years reportedly. The Facebook posts from Tyshawn Taylor are laughable.
KU basketball, football players involved in three altercations - Kansas City Star Foolish fisticuffs a punch to the gut for Jayhawks - NCAA Division I Mens Basketball - CBSSports.com Brawls at KU were simmering for a long time - Kansas City Star Insiders in St. Louis are also leaking that this fiasco has already cost KU a shot at Bradley Beal, one of the top SG's in the 2011 class. His parents have privately said they pulled KU from consideration. |
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If you know about it, how is it privately?
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Didn't you yourself just post links a couple posts above this? Or is that some special Internet only you have access to, and are granting us a way to see it?
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Ah, got it. Well, then, maybe next time when someone asks that, you should just say you know someone personally or whatever, rather than give Bug the asshole "no Internet==private" response, ya know?
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I was responding in the same tone of the question being asked. But you're correct that I should probably just ignore the tone of the question and answer it in a more polite tone. Fair point. And yes, I was told about the Beal situation by someone last night who frequents the AAU circuit and knows many of the coaches. Last edited by Mizzou B-ball fan : 09-24-2009 at 10:41 AM. |
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I guess I could see reading his question that way, but I think you read it more harshly than he intended it. I think it's reasonable to assume you learned the information second hand (via Internet), since for 99.99% of us on 99.99% of the info out there, it's via the media that we do learn these things, and not by direct association. But, yeah, I see where you're coming from on that.
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UMass' coach kicked our only returning post player (Tyrell Lynch) off the team. He was foul-prone and only averaged 3 and 3 as a RS freshman, but he showed potential. Suspicion is academics since he was originally a non-qualifier at Auburn who had to sit his first year, but word is he had "team chemistry" problems. I didn't think we were going to be a contendor this year to the point people would be posting in threads about us, but it's frustrating to keep "rebuilding" (7 freshman, 2 new transfers this year) when half the players are gone before they become upperclassmen.
In my other response to that story, I'm glad at UMass that the basketball players and football players got along. It was mostly the football players against the drug dealers from Springfield competing for the girls by throwing around money at the bars that led to fights. I had a friend who worked as a bouncer at the one prominent "black" bar in Amherst (awkwardly called Monkey Bar) who told me they cleaned blood off the floor at least 3x a night when the two groups met. Last edited by BishopMVP : 09-24-2009 at 01:05 PM. |
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This is a complete joke and being blown way out of proportion, IMHO. From what I have heard in the interviews, it sounds like the whole issue is over a girl and it's only a small group of guys on the basketball and football teams. The only reason this is even getting publicity is because of Tyshawn Taylor injuring his hand otherwise it would still be private as it has been for the last few months (note months not years as suggested). It's basically college kids being stupid about an ex-girlfriend.
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You knew I'd post it because I'm a Mizzou fan who loves to see the beakers make fools of themselves. This kind of stuff makes me SO glad that we have a coach that is willing to pass on a player if his character is in question. It may hurt our chances of winning, but better to do that than embarrass a loyal fan base like this. It's pretty sad that Self had to come out yesterday and apologize for the behavior of his players. |
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Just got some more info on the Beal situation with KU. Sounds like Bill Self called Beal and basically threw his own players under the bus to attempt to get back into his parents' good graces. We'll see if it works. |
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It's not just KU though. You've gone after other programs since I first noticed you on these forums. It's like you have such a little man syndrome. I
The same Mike Anderson whose own son had a DUI while playing for the Tigers. Kalen Grimes, was arrested for second degree battery for hitting someone with the butt of a shotgun. He had multiple players (Horton, Butterfield, Hannah, etc) get in trouble for a fight in a restaurant. Butterfield then was arrested for a dispute with his girlfriend. Yeah, these are real character players. Need I go on? Unlike you, I'm not going to sit here and claim Mike Anderson is taking shortcuts to win. I think Mike Anderson is a good guy who had some players that made poor decisions. Like it or not, these coaches are dealing with kids who are going to make the occasional poor decision. Quote:
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Nice info. So in other words you're covering all your bases? I highly doubt Beal let's some silly fight that happened between a few athletes over a girl dispel his interest in that team.
Did you notice that KU just got a confirmed visit from one of the top prospects in 2010 and a high character recruit, Harrison Barnes. Funny how the "fight" didn't scare Harrison Barnes off. If you actually provide a source that says Beal did not have interest in KU because of the fight then I would actually trust you. But anyone on the internet can claim sources. I have a source that says Beal won't even look at MU because of Ricky Clemmons and Steffon Hannah. Oh wait, now my sources say that Mike Anderson has thrown Ricky and Steffon under the bus so he may be interested. |
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Columbia, Missouri has just exploded over the last couple of days. A near zombie attack on the Edmonton Eskimos squad when former Tiger Xzavie Jackson left the field and returned with a shovel after getting into a fight with a teammate. Tension has been ongoing for days reportedly. The Facebook posts from Missouri B-ball fan are laughable.
http://soyoked.com/2009/09/football-...ovel-to-fight/ Insiders in St. Louis are also leaking that this fiasco has already cost MU a shot at Bradley Beal, one of the top SG's in the 2011 class. His parents have privately said they pulled MU from consideration when they heard. |
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All the players you listed were suspended for multiple games during Big 12 play (MU actually played with 6 players against Nebraska) or they (Grimes, Butterfield, Hannah) were booted from the program. I won't hold my breath that Bill Self will hand down any of those kinds of punishments. The Morris twins have already shot at someone and now pushed a football player down a flight of stairs. Taylor just committed a pre-meditated assault. Collins continues to remain in Self's doghouse. Suspensions? Booted off the team? I'm waiting. |
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