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DogMania said:
I heard he was associated with some problematic influence, though I don't know if it was that guy. Not assuming Russell is a bad influence, I don't follow the ugly underworld of hoops recruiting. With that said, if this is the case and the fact that XRM not only ended up in Florida as a non-qualifier, has me worried that Ray's wrestling with the decision could be this guy pushing him toward the Ducks. Note I have no idea and am just thinking out loud.

Does anyone know much about this guy? Is he a World Wide Wess sort of influence that might not be UConn friendly?
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The only association that I know of between Ro Russell and UConn is that Russell was Denham Brown's AAU coach.
 
I wasn't aware that this school was being run by Russell, if I'm Kasongo or anyone else being steered to this school I'd be worried after seeing what happened with XRM.
 
upstater said:
There's no difference. I've never heard a kid say either before.
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You've never heard a kid say that a school was in the lead on his recruitment? I can't imaging that's possible if you've ever clicked on a recruiting thread.
 
@GTuckerF150: Talked to a source who says Ray Kasongo is still "wavering back and forth" between Oregon & UConn.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
You've never heard a kid say that a school was in the lead on his recruitment? I can't imaging that's possible if you've ever clicked on a recruiting thread.
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That's what I am saying, kids say they have leaders all the time.
 
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Ro Russell isn't nearly as bad as some. He's not the best either.
 
Ro Russell sent a couple guys to Oregon:

Oregon lands Detroit transfer guard Jason Calliste ... He spent a season at
Christian Faith Center Academy, which was run by Ro Russell.
And from 2011-12:

Former Minnesota guard Devoe Joseph is headed to Oregon. “Devoe to Oregon,”
Ro Russell, Joseph's AAU coach with Grassroots Canada
 
Also the Oregon board on 247 is furious with all the predictions, and everyone is claiming we had to have paid him/ gave him a car. Hysterical. The kid hasn't even committed yet.
 
247 sports now has it 8 Oregon to 7 UConn with all seven picks coming most recent! If they know anything that is a good thing! Most likely has to do with Rays recent comment though, hope it's true and he realizes his best path to a pro career is here.
 
the picks are based off that article, it just went up a couple of hours ago and after that all the UConn picks started coming in.
 
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BigErnMcCracken said:
You've never heard a kid say that a school was in the lead on his recruitment? I can't imaging that's possible if you've ever clicked on a recruiting thread.
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I've never heard of a kid, when choosing between two schools, say he was leaning toward one.
Since you're so certain of yourself, give an example. Shouldn't be too hard to do. After all, as you state, it's in almost every recruiting thread.

Abu? No. Larrier? No. Hamilton? No. Who?
 
UConnLen said:
247 sports now has it 8 Oregon to 7 UConn with all seven picks coming most recent! If they know anything that is a good thing! Most likely has to do with Rays recent comment though, hope it's true and he realizes his best path to a pro career is here.
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In one of my prior posts I wondered how often they updated their votes. I completely missed the date/time stamp next to each one. Dooohhhh!

It's like being at the track seeing the odds change. Kind of silly and highly speculative but I guess I can see the entertainment value of it.

Simulated Scenario:

15 - 0 (my program) Yes, Yes, Yes!
10-5 (my program) Oh-Ooo!
8-7 (my program) No, No, No!
14-1 (The other guy) Nooooo! Nooooo!
15-0 (Recruit picks the other guy) Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! Gets in car and drives off bridge.

Warning. Those who can't handle disappointment might want to stay away for 247Sports. :)
 
kansashusky said:
That's what I am saying, kids say they have leaders all the time.
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Yet you have not given a single example. Just one. One kid telling us he has a single leader, or that he's leaning to one school.
 
upstater said:
Yet you have not given a single example. Just one. One kid telling us he has a single leader, or that he's leaning to one school.
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Bee Jay Anya said that NC State lead over Indiana, Kelly Oubres father just told reporters Kentucky and Kansas lead for his son. Reid Travis has said he wants to go to Duke. Want more?

Most of these kids lean and want to go to schools, but their circles (as we are experiencing now) want them to do otherwise, which is why kids do not commit on the spot.
 
upstater said:
Yet you have not given a single example. Just one. One kid telling us he has a single leader, or that he's leaning to one school.
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I think this is the type of quote Kayleigh Heckel was referring to:

Of Kentucky's 24 known commitments (a class ranked No. 7 in the country), nine hail from Ohio, and of the Cats' eight four-star commitments, half of those are from Ohio.
In Louisville's 2014 class, rated No. 17 nationally by Rivals.com, seven of the Cards' 25 commitments are from Ohio. Their only four-star, defensive back Nilijah Ballew, is from Ohio.
Both schools are reportedly in the hunt for three-star wide receiver Dorian Baker of Ohio. He recently told Rivals.com that while he's leaning toward UK his father seemed more smitten with Louisville. The Cardinals already have five wide receivers in the class.
 
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superjohn said:
Clearly you just like to argue.
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Clearly, I posted first, and people are arguing with me. Read my post. I stated I had never seen a kid state he was leaning to one school over the other. Got anything else to say?
 
kansashusky said:
Bee Jay Anya said that NC State lead over Indiana, Kelly Oubres father just told reporters Kentucky and Kansas lead for his son. Reid Travis has said he wants to go to Duke. Want more?

Most of these kids lean and want to go to schools, but their circles (as we are experiencing now) want them to do otherwise, which is why kids do not commit on the spot.
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Can you give a link please? Oubre is choosing between two schools. This doesn't qualify. Many people choose between schools. Of course people have leaders. That's not what's being discussed here. We're talking about favoring one school over the other.
 
2Infinity said:
I think this is the type of quote Kayleigh Heckel was referring to:

Of Kentucky's 24 known commitments (a class ranked No. 7 in the country), nine hail from Ohio, and of the Cats' eight four-star commitments, half of those are from Ohio.
In Louisville's 2014 class, rated No. 17 nationally by , seven of the Cards' 25 commitments are from Ohio. Their only four-star, defensive back Nilijah Ballew, is from Ohio.
Both schools are reportedly in the hunt for three-star wide receiver Dorian Baker of Ohio. He recently told that while he's leaning toward UK his father seemed more smitten with Louisville. The Cardinals already have five wide receivers in the class.
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Yes, we've seen that before. A kid prefers one place, his parents prefer another.
 
upstater said:
Yes, we've seen that before. A kid prefers one place, his parents prefer another.
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Can we 86 this back-and-forth? It's taking this thread in a bad direction. What does it really matter? Rhetorical question...Answers to it are not welcome!

Let's just enjoy the process and hope Ray decides to become a Husky. If not, we wish him well and move on. If he does pick us, I'm curious as to what he says about his selection. If he chooses the Ducks, for the most part, I just don't care.
 
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kansashusky said:
Bee Jay Anya said that NC State lead over Indiana, Kelly Oubres father just told reporters Kentucky and Kansas lead for his son. Reid Travis has said he wants to go to Duke. Want more?

Most of these kids lean and want to go to schools, but their circles (as we are experiencing now) want them to do otherwise, which is why kids do not commit on the spot.
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Has either uk or Kansas offered oeuvres?
 
To Ray, if you are reading. There is room for everyone. In 2006 we had 4 players drafted the first round! It can happen, again. Come and be part of the success which is being built by KO!

Whatever you decide, good luck.
 
kansashusky said:
Also the Oregon board on 247 is furious with all the predictions, and everyone is claiming we had to have paid him/ gave him a car. Hysterical. The kid hasn't even committed yet.
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The funny thing is they think Kasongo was close to signing because of 24-7 predictions. I wish someone would tell them the predictions are guessed based on whatever the guesser is smoking at the time.
 
Ro Russell has a pipeline to Oregon basketball. If it is true that Ray is affiliated with him, then Ray has to break away and make his own decision...not have others make it for him.
 
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