Jalen Duren to Memphis

[Tampahusky]

Yet lacking in execution

Well when you have HOF Larry Brown as assistant coach I think that helps a lot . He’s one of the best ever in college and pro.

 

[tzznandrew]

Just like all the media putting Kentucky top 5 every year because of a great recruiting class coming in. Hardly ever works that way.

They made at least the Elite 8 in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 with a title, a runner-up, and 4 final fours among those.

So, 7/11 NCAA tournaments that have been held, they've been in the E8. Hardly sounds like that "hardly ever works out" with regards to being in the Top 5.

 

[HooperScooper]

They made at least the Elite 8 in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 with a title, a runner-up, and 4 final fours among those.

So, 7/11 NCAA tournaments that have been held, they've been in the E8. Hardly sounds like that "hardly ever works out" with regards to being in the Top 5.

O.K. I'll concede you have a point. How many times were they preseason Top 5 and didn't come close to that? And remember in 2014 they didn't have a very good season but turned it on in the NCAA Tournament. Until meeting a better team.

 

[auror]

Well when you have HOF Larry Brown as assistant coach I think that helps a lot . He’s one of the best ever in college and pro.

He's literally 80.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Biggest thing about the Bates commit is based on age, I think he’s 2 years away from draft regardless how he plays next year

 

[Incursio007]

Not going to hate, it’s a heck of a class Memphis is bringing in. Huge get for the AAC as well.

Same time, I think our ‘21 class has just as big of an impact long term as theirs does.

 

[Chief00]

This is a fascinating case between the OTE $’s vs. college corporate sponsors $’s. This is the new recruiting battlefield.

 

[Hoophound]

If Larry Brown is still up to the task, he alone can make that team a juggernaut. He can make any team good, especially a talented one. Penny should be a cheerleader and Larry handle this.

 

[huskymedic]

Next it looks like it's between Oregon (Nike) and Memphis (FedEx) for Emoni Bates.

What Brown can do for you…

-> Sources told On3 that Memphis pitched a NIL deal, partnered with FedEx, to both Bates and his former Duren, his former AAU teammate who committed to the Tigers a couple of weeks ago.

Multiple reports suggest that Memphis would be able to match what the pro options (G-League, NBL) were offering through this NIL deal. It’s estimated that pro routes were offering both Bates and Duren seven-figure contracts. If those reports are correct, then both Bates and Duren will make a minimum of a million dollars playing at Memphis.

It’s no secret that Bates and Duren would’ve likely chosen the pro route if it wasn’t for NIL. Thanks to the NCAA, we will get to see the dynamic duo of Bates and Duren together at Memphis, even if it is for only one year. <-

 

[Tampahusky]

He's literally 80.

Who cares? Calhoun is still coaching and still doing a hell of a job. Adding Rasheed Wallace to the staff helps out big time and the Fed Ex money backing that program is why you see it making waves.

 

[Get a Job]

What Brown can do for you…

-> Sources told On3 that Memphis pitched a NIL deal, partnered with FedEx, to both Bates and his former Duren, his former AAU teammate who committed to the Tigers a couple of weeks ago.

Multiple reports suggest that Memphis would be able to match what the pro options (G-League, NBL) were offering through this NIL deal. It’s estimated that pro routes were offering both Bates and Duren seven-figure contracts. If those reports are correct, then both Bates and Duren will make a minimum of a million dollars playing at Memphis.

It’s no secret that Bates and Duren would’ve likely chosen the pro route if it wasn’t for NIL. Thanks to the NCAA, we will get to see the dynamic duo of Bates and Duren together at Memphis, even if it is for only one year. <-

I'd quibble and say we have state legislatures to thank, and not the NCAA. The NCAA just stepped in when they no longer had a choice. I wouldn't thank that slimeball organization for anything when it comes to athletes and amateurism.

 

[Chuck]

What Brown can do for you…

-> Sources told On3 that Memphis pitched a NIL deal, partnered with FedEx, to both Bates and his former Duren, his former AAU teammate who committed to the Tigers a couple of weeks ago.

Multiple reports suggest that Memphis would be able to match what the pro options (G-League, NBL) were offering through this NIL deal. It’s estimated that pro routes were offering both Bates and Duren seven-figure contracts. If those reports are correct, then both Bates and Duren will make a minimum of a million dollars playing at Memphis.

It’s no secret that Bates and Duren would’ve likely chosen the pro route if it wasn’t for NIL. Thanks to the NCAA, we will get to see the dynamic duo of Bates and Duren together at Memphis, even if it is for only one year. <-

Two things:

What can Brown do for you... If not referring to Larry Brown, did you (deliberately or accidentally) confuse FedEx with UPS (Brown)?

More importantly, this really shows have the NIL stuff can change college sports, especially basketball (less players). Non-P5/6 schools, with rabid fanbases and/or big local corporations (more so than even deep pocket donors) can buy themselves a national power. Credit to Memphis, Penny, and FedEx for getting an organized offer in place. I hope UConn is thinking outside the box and aggressively pursuing opportunities for its athletes.

 

[huskymedic]

Two things:

What can Brown do for you... If not referring to Larry Brown, did you (deliberately or accidentally) confuse FedEx with UPS (Brown)?

I should have put “pun intended”…

 

[NCNutmeg]

Yet lacking in execution

I agree to a certain extent but when the NCAA declared Wiseman ineligible a few years ago, they really lost all their momentum. They are going to struggle with the same things a Kentucky team struggles with - playing as a team and identifying their "go-to" guy that takes over games when he has to.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[BGesus4]

Maybe not a great coach but sure sounds like Penny’s outsmarting the recruiting competition. Have to give him credit. Hard to believe they offer any more money than the Dukes and Kentuckys, but he’s still been able to beat them head to head while being in the AAC at nothing near a blue blood.

 

[Samoo]

Maybe not a great coach but sure sounds like Penny’s outsmarting the recruiting competition. Have to give him credit. Hard to believe they offer any more money than the Dukes and Kentuckys, but he’s still been able to beat them head to head while being in the AAC at nothing near a blue blood.

Much less a better NIL situation than Nike; credit to Penny where it's due...

 

[Jbirdp5]

What Brown can do for you…

-> Sources told On3 that Memphis pitched a NIL deal, partnered with FedEx, to both Bates and his former Duren, his former AAU teammate who committed to the Tigers a couple of weeks ago.

Multiple reports suggest that Memphis would be able to match what the pro options (G-League, NBL) were offering through this NIL deal. It’s estimated that pro routes were offering both Bates and Duren seven-figure contracts. If those reports are correct, then both Bates and Duren will make a minimum of a million dollars playing at Memphis.

It’s no secret that Bates and Duren would’ve likely chosen the pro route if it wasn’t for NIL. Thanks to the NCAA, we will get to see the dynamic duo of Bates and Duren together at Memphis, even if it is for only one year. <-

This makes it seem like a partnership between the school and fed ex. In strictly legal terms is the school allowed to be involved in NIL deals and to make that a part of their pitch to a player?

 

[huskymedic]

This makes it seem like a partnership between the school and fed ex. In strictly legal terms is the school allowed to be involved in NIL deals and to make that a part of their pitch to a player?

Dosh discusses in a few post here:

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Lol…

 

[Get a Job]

Lol…

 

[Dooooooomed]

LOL. Took virtually no time for the staff to break the new rules. Memphis gonna Memphis.

 

[Tampahusky]

As I said before , who ever has the biggest boosters will win in recruiting. With NIL that’s the direction it has gone. It’s a different world now. Thankfully UCONN is still recruiting highly ranked 4* players without the money.

 

[Storrs South]

Lol…

Talk about embarrassing: Tipton covering up for Memphis so he can retain his access journalism and Memphis fans attacking the actual reporter in this situation because they don't like that Penny has broken the rules again.