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BigErnMcCracken said:
I can't wrap my head around the idea that people think academic reputations of, generally speaking, massive state schools, matter one iota to kids who are going to be on campus, like Brandon Knight, for about 9 months. And during that time are going to do - and be directed to do - everything in their power to free up as much time for basketball as possible.
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That's a pretty cynical view of student athletes, coaching staffs and administrations. One size does not necessarily fit all.
 
If only Brown didn't go off the deep end. Was excited for him to be the future center and watch his development. Unfortunately he was the priority center target and didn't work out and now leaves Ollie scrambling for another center in this class
 
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There has been bamba buzz since late june (check my post history) till now, wouldn't be surprised if this is down to duke and the good guys when its all said it done...which probably wont be till spring lol.
 
I think we are very underrated nationally here. Duke should get Carter. I highly doubt they get him and Bamba. The frontcourt would simply be too crowded. Ditto with UK, who's gonna land at least two bigs, one of whom will likely be Richards.

That could very well leave Bamba to us, so long as the good guys stay on him hard for however long it takes. Of course, Bamba's been incredibly tight lipped, so there's no saying we lead for sure should UK and Duke both go other directions.

And can we please get a mod to change his name to the correct spelling of "Mohamed"?
 
UConNick said:
I think we are very underrated nationally here. Duke should get Carter. I highly doubt they get him and Bamba. The frontcourt would simply be too crowded. Ditto with UK, who's gonna land at least two bigs, one of whom will likely be Richards.

That could very well leave Bamba to us, so long as the good guys stay on him hard for however long it takes. Of course, Bamba's been incredibly tight lipped, so there's no saying we lead for sure should UK and Duke both go other directions.

And can we please get a mod to change his name to the correct spelling of "Mohamed"?
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Done
 
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UConNick said:
I think we are very underrated nationally here. Duke should get Carter. I highly doubt they get him and Bamba. The frontcourt would simply be too crowded. Ditto with UK, who's gonna land at least two bigs, one of whom will likely be Richards.

That could very well leave Bamba to us, so long as the good guys stay on him hard for however long it takes. Of course, Bamba's been incredibly tight lipped, so there's no saying we lead for sure should UK and Duke both go other directions.

And can we please get a mod to change his name to the correct spelling of "Mohamed"?
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I agree with you on Muhammed. :oops:
 
uchusky32 said:
You need to get to work Life! Pull out all the stops. Coordinate with Chief on this. . . Ok do something else.
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Ha ha - I agree we are legitimately in the running. Far though from the gold standard of "Confirmed". When Chief says that you can go banking.
 
UConNick said:
I think we are very underrated nationally here. Duke should get Carter. I highly doubt they get him and Bamba. The frontcourt would simply be too crowded. Ditto with UK, who's gonna land at least two bigs, one of whom will likely be Richards.
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The problem is that they have signed 5 star recruits to play behind other 5 star recruits in the past. Why the kids do this, I don't know. If your goal is to get to the NBA as quickly as possible, playing behind someone doesn't seem like the best idea. Maybe they convince each kid that they will be the one to win the starting spot. That would be sleazy but effective.
 
The reason 5 star recruits play behind other 5 stars is that they think that the publicity and media hype of Duke and Kentucky trumps PT, and is better for their financial future. Karl-Anthony Towns played 20 min per game and was drafted first and became NBA rookie of year. Duke is now doing an NBA combine?
 
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KemBuckets21 said:
Are we underestimating Texas, Harvard, Michigan and cuse here?
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Just me guessing here but the only school I'd say people are underestimating is Harvard. Don't think he ends up there or anything, but I feel like he's considering it more than people give him credit for
 
navery12 said:
Just me guessing here but the only school I'd say people are underestimating is Harvard. Don't think he ends up there or anything, but I feel like he's considering it more than people give him credit for
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Agreed. That seems to be the case with Carter too.
 
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Harvard and Tommy are not backing down going after the big catch huh? I like it. Obviously plenty to offer besides basketball, but I respect these kids for going the distance and thinking that may be their landing.
 
Hoping Richards does not go to Syracuse. However, if Carter does commit to Duke, I do not think that affects Bamba. They are two different players, and there will be plenty of time there.
 
kansashusky said:
Hoping Richards does not go to Syracuse. However, if Carter does commit to Duke, I do not think that affects Bamba. They are two different players, and there will be plenty of time there.
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How do you figure? Giles is likely gone, sure. Bolden and DeLaurier might not be 1 and dones. Carter is a center. They have a few other guys that look more like projects rather than immediate contributors. My biased view is that the path to playing time is clearer with us. I would say there is 0 chance he doesn't start as a freshman with us.
 
kansashusky said:
Hoping Richards does not go to Syracuse. However, if Carter does commit to Duke, I do not think that affects Bamba. They are two different players, and there will be plenty of time there.
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I would be shocked if Richards doesn't end up at Kentucky.
 
KemBuckets21 said:
How do you figure? Giles is likely gone, sure. Bolden and DeLaurier might not be 1 and dones. Carter is a center. They have a few other guys that look more like projects rather than immediate contributors. My biased view is that the path to playing time is clearer with us. I would say there is 0 chance he doesn't start as a freshman with us.
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Jeter won't be going pro anytime soon either.

I think Kentucky has proven (with success too) that they can play 2 centers at once and succeed (remember the WCS, Towns, Lyles lineups?). Bamba may value education, but Kentucky is more of a career oriented choice than educational. Still creates a tough decision, I'm sure.

I don't see room at Duke really once Carter commits, but Kentucky will have PT and is a grand stage for talent. KO will have to face his biggest recruiting challenge for Bamba if he buys in the whole way, which I think he will.

Bamba hasn't shown to be affected by same UConn pull that Diallo gets, but Mo and Diallo are good friends, so maybe Diallo could help recruit him if he ends up at UConn.
 
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