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Bolden. Wait for it...

I don't know why we get fooled on every recruitment really. I mean it's always this kid is going somewhere else with all their insiders saying it's a done deal. Of course these kids know we will find out if they leak anything out so whynot just leak out false information a few weeks ahead of when you will announce so everyone really will be "shocked" ? It seems lately this happens on every recruit we're on. Even though this happens everytime, we all always fall for the same bs everytime and freak out over nothing. Let's hope this is the same case.
 
Yeah, a year ago I/we were sitting by the computer for 5 hours, waiting for a Senior Prom to end... because someone heard that "Jaylen called Cal" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm ate up with UK. :smiley:
Ooooohh many an F5 was pushed that night my friend.

This doucher - Crank It Loud...looks like a transgender lacrosse recruit

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That dude acts as douchey as he looks too.
 
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NWO does exude a lot of blind optimism, but you exude a ton of blind pessimism as well, so there's that.

I'll always use my brain over being blind. Thank you very little. I don't hear you complaining when I talk up Cal's coaching, Willis, monk, bam, Gabriel , SKJ or fox's defense and passing.

Just admit you are being a baby because you don't like hearing that Lee, Hump, and Wynyard won't be good enough to play next year
 
As a neutral party here, I tend to see the Duke side regarding Thornton. If anything, the staff should be frustrated they pursued the wrong guard in reclassifying. Thornton was vastly overrated based upon the performance he had at the NBPA Camp 2 Summers ago. He then was very average most of his HS season at Findlay Prep. The fact that Mark Edwards (his trainer) went off on Twitter amped this all up. It's more of an ego thing with Edwards as he's always proclaiming his "greatness" and shredding other kids who don't workout with him or get his stamp of approval. Funny how the finger is being pointed at Duke now--when he was hyping all things Duke when "his nephew" got on there. Also this is a guy who was talking down Murray as not being in same caliber as "his guy" Blakeney. Sure.

I see a lot of things Duke can get crap for--mainly how USA Basketball has helped them immensely when it comes to recruiting and this laughable garbage that Coach K has "saved basketball". He's one of the greatest of all time--but geez--calm this theme down.

As for this recruitment, I have no clue--waiting to hear from my well informed friend who is out in NYC and really more focused on the '17/'18 class and EYBL--but I'll ask and let you know if he has heard from his friends. They would know 100%. And for those who take shots at "insiders"--keep it up. Anyone with info--is fortunate enough to work in the industry or knows those who do. That's called an employee or a friend of someone who works in industry. If these guys truly knew anything--they'd not speak in code, not live in gray areas, and will definitely say "I don't know" a lot-because sometimes you just don't know. Thing is there are a few UK "insiders" that I've had friends on this board ask me about/their info and I laugh when they were saying one thing and now claim to be saying another. Sometimes it's better to just say "I DONT KNOW". lol


They didn't pursue the wrong guard they expected Tyus Jones to return. When that became clear it wasn't occurring they were scrambling trying to find a point guard. At that point someone reclassifying was the only option
 
Yeah, a year ago I/we were sitting by the computer for 5 hours, waiting for a Senior Prom to end... because someone heard that "Jaylen called Cal" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm ate up with UK. :smiley:

Yes that was quite the night, my girlfriend though I was crazy anxiously waiting for hours for prom to end lol
 
I think it's 50/50. Truly think he's torn...which is exactly why both staffs are confident.
 
I'll never forget the story that was planted about UK getting serious about the last Mamadou N'Diaye a few years ago. Of course it was not true at all, but KSR took it and ran with it while we all sat back and laughed. The good old days.

Anyway... tomorrow could get exciting :popcorn:[smoke]

The last mamadou n'diaye was a working title for syfy network space show right?
 
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Yes that was quite the night, my girlfriend though I was crazy anxiously waiting for hours for prom to end lol


It was about 2 hours into it, someone said, is it Cal the coach, or Cal the school?

Went from [banana] to :eek: in 2 seconds... and then holding out for the totally unexpected to be announced. Still, it was a lot of fun to be on the board that night.
 
I'll never forget the story that was planted about UK getting serious about the last Mamadou N'Diaye a few years ago. Of course it was not true at all, but KSR took it and ran with it while we all sat back and laughed. The good old days.

Anyway... tomorrow could get exciting :popcorn:[smoke]
That was freakin hilarious [roll] Thanks for the memory of the good old Maggard vs Jones days.
 
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Ok, maybe a parody poster is a better term. He can't really believe everything he posts? If he does, I'll have whatever he's drinking.

You.....You mean like a porn parody? Yeah I don't like those. I'm more of a straight to the point guy.
 
It says he is 58% accurate on that Crystal Ball page. I don't consider that "very accurate".


I think you would be more telling if there's a stat that shows how accurate Chris' pics have been for UK recruits
 
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Bolden's a stud...that's for sure. For some reason though, I think UK would be better off with Allen. The squad you guys are gonna put out there next year may be a bit too fast paced for Bolden. I think Allen would be able to better blend in with the rest of the roster whereas Bolden may slow the team some.

Allen also would give you guys a better rim protector and would take pressure off of your guards defensively. Bolden's primary advantage for the cats would be as a dependable low post scorer in a half court offense. Faster paced games, I believe that Allen would be the one to go with.

Regardless, it's an awesome spot you guys find yourselves in. Would love to still be in it for two McDonald's AA's this late in the game.
 
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I'll never forget the story that was planted about UK getting serious about the last Mamadou N'Diaye a few years ago. Of course it was not true at all, but KSR took it and ran with it while we all sat back and laughed. The good old days.

Anyway... tomorrow could get exciting :popcorn:[smoke]
That was just about as fun as the 15 times Leonard Washington was on the cusp of committing to UK, South American point guard, how beastly Matt Pilgrim was, Kenny Payne definitely not coming to UK, and handful of other spot-on assessments from TBK. Home of the "wrong on purpose" promise.
 
How is NWO a troll? He is constant on this board and rarely says moronic things ? What because he doesn't think the sky is always falling he is a troll ? LMAO get a grip man . NWO is as true blue as they come . He is like Kwilt in that he might at times be over the top but that is light years better then alot of these posters who are always negative and asshats.
 
That was just about as fun as the 15 times Leonard Washington was on the cusp of committing to UK, South American point guard, how beastly Matt Pilgrim was, Kenny Payne definitely not coming to UK, and handful of other spot-on assessments from TBK. Home of the "wrong on purpose" promise.
Yes but nothing beats the Darius Rice recruitment . Was the first time I really followed recruiting on a message board as before that I only followed it thru the mail subscription services like Bob Gibbons ect.
 
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The basis of the whole flip from UK to dook was predicated on a rumor of it being a "done deal" a few weeks back.

Well, if it was a "done deal" logic would dictate he wouldn't pass on the ESPN exposure at this juncture and the
longer this draws out the better it is for BBN, plus the Derryck Thornton debacle does nothing to solidify trust.
LOL @ the dookies who have him coming off the bench.

This pic has to look lonley to dook fans

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they don't inspire confidence do they lol
 
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