Kasongo to Announce This Week

[Chief00]

For me Drummond was so easy to predict since he always did what his Mom wanted. Not all kids work that way.

 

[ctchamps]

Obviously the delay is because the Crystal Ball guys need some time to switch again!

 

[Limbo Land]

Maybe he meant Central Time

 

[superjohn]

Oregon has never done anything in basketball, they don't put anyone in the NBA, nobody watches them around the country etc. So sick of kids making the wrong choice because outside influences, it never ever works out for them. UConn should be the easy choice.

 

[zymurg]

I don't have any inside info on this at all, but I do have a little background on Ro Russell. When UConn was recruiting Denham Brown they were also looking hard at Derrick Byers. UConn's lead recruiter was Tom Moore for Denham. Grassroots Canada does a lot besides running an AAU Basketball program. Moore spoke to other people than Ro Russell. He made a very good impression. It is my understanding that Russell wasn't the be all end all at that time.

Derek Byers ended up going to UVA. Wahoo fans said at the time that they got the player they wanted, but they were pretty critical about losing Denham to UConn. I think this was a case where UConn would take the first player to commit, Denham said yes. Byers had an unhappy time at UVA. He transferred to Vanderbilt where he was a major player. He and Denham faced each other in a sweet sixteen game in 2004.

BTW a few years back one of Grassroots Canada's players verbaled to Rutgers. Russell steered him to another school. So even if it ends tonight with a verbal to UConn, don't underestimate Russell's ability to turn things around

 

[I Bleed Blue]

He's at Phase 1 in Zona right? Did he mean 6:45MT or 6:45PT?

 

[Mike Honcho]

What I've learned from this thread: Some of you are batsh*t crazy. I mean, I'm nuts too, I just don't display it so publicly. The 'yard needs a therapist. And unlimited refills.

 

[Brochacho]

What I've learned from this thread: Some of you are bat crazy. I mean, I'm nuts too, I just don't display it so publicly. The 'yard needs a therapist. And unlimited refills.

Its hump day, cut them some slack.

 

[The Viking]

I don't have any inside info on this at all, but I do have a little background on Ro Russell. When UConn was recruiting Denham Brown they were also looking hard at Derrick Byers. UConn's lead recruiter was Tom Moore for Denham. Grassroots Canada does a lot besides running an AAU Basketball program. Moore spoke to other people than Ro Russell. He made a very good impression. It is my understanding that Russell wasn't the be all end all at that time.

Derek Byers ended up going to UVA. Wahoo fans said at the time that they got the player they wanted, but they were pretty critical about losing Denham to UConn. I think this was a case where UConn would take the first player to commit, Denham said yes. Byers had an unhappy time at UVA. He transferred to Vanderbilt where he was a major player. He and Denham faced each other in a sweet sixteen game in 2004.

BTW a few years back one of Grassroots Canada's players verbaled to Rutgers. Russell steered him to another school. So even if it ends tonight with a verbal to UConn, don't underestimate Russell's ability to turn things around

The way this recruiting has gone, I don't think anyone will underestimate Russell's ability to turn things around. Sounds like the coach got what he wanted.

 

[ctchamps]

What I've learned from this thread: Some of you are bat crazy. I mean, I'm nuts too, I just don't display it so publicly. The 'yard needs a therapist. And unlimited refills.

not some, the majority!!!!!

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Quite frankly his Dad likes us; his AAU crew prefers OR.

You're just parroting what you've read on here.

 

[2Infinity]

Is it possible that Ray set his deadline for 6:45 tonight...HOPING that he would have his mind made up...but instead...a fight broke has broken out between his dad and coach?? lol

 

[Chief00]

We been in 2 jump balls, Ray and Larrier. On Larrier I really thought we would be the guy who got there late to the party but would leave with the girl. Even when you have a good source kids change their minds or tell people what they want to hear.

 

[visitor123]

Is it possible that Ray set his deadline for 6:45 tonight...HOPING that he would have his mind made up...but instead...a fight broke has broken out between his dad and coach?? lol

Or...he hasn't announced his decision yet.

 

[aceboon]

Can the "we need a recruiter" posters explain how "a recruiter" would stop Lasongo from being steered to one school by his AAU coach who has already steered multiple players to one school? You have him openly saying he is favoring UConn on the day he's to announce, how can KO be blamed for losing him when there are outside forces dictating his recruitment?

 

[Limbo Land]

To much speculation... though I am getting to feel like that he meant 6:45 pacific time... 9:45 for all of us.

 

[sdhusky]

Can the "we need a recruiter" posters explain how "a recruiter" would stop Lasongo from being steered to one school by his AAU coach who has already steered multiple players to one school? You have him openly saying he is favoring UConn on the day he's to announce, how can KO be blamed for losing him when there are outside forces dictating his recruitment?

Closing is a skill.

 

[CL82]

What I've learned from this thread: Some of you are bat crazy. I mean, I'm nuts too, I just don't display it so publicly. The 'yard needs a therapist. And unlimited refills.

I think not. If you cure us all the board will be a dry, lonely place.

 

[UCDaveD]

It's Oregon.

 

[Rico444]

EDIT: So much for that.

 

[tcf15]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/ray-kasongo-to-oregon/

 

[Zionn]

Next

 

[3rdbass]

Sucks we keep losing recruits. I wish we could get out of this crappy conference.

 

[bear]

If it's any condolence, I stumbled across a Kentucky high school board that was ponder how Ray was getting such good offers given his poor attitude.

 

[UConn Dan]

His handlers must be getting paid nicely.