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Brown's comment about going to an Adidas school

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I've heard several times that Brown has said he was definitely going to an Adidas school. They have the comment over at KSR, along with Brown sporting lots of Nike gear, and the comment can definitely be read another way. I read it as if he went to an Adidas school, it would be a benefit because of the fact that he has a relationship and they take care of him and his people. The sentences in question is "Definitely going to an Adidas school. It's a benefit. I play on the Adidas circuit, so going to an Adidas school is good"

And if it was so cut and dry like that, I don't think UK would still be on his list, or that people would be saying it's us or UM. I think those comments were misconstrued.
 
A good point,there are surely 2 ways that statement can be read. On the bigger picture it speaks volumes of the wrong message when a shoe brand has that much influence over a life choice of a kid at this age in his life.
 
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I agree with you about the particular comment.

"Definitely" is similar to "like" in terms of being a filler word in the vocabulary of my generation.

It's especially the case with recruits, because they need some positive word that indicates they heard the reporter's question while they think of an answer. I noticed Antonio Blakeney did the same thing during the All-Star circuit interviews. It's common.
 
SilentsAreGolden said:
I've heard several times that Brown has said he was definitely going to an Adidas school. They have the comment over at KSR, along with Brown sporting lots of Nike gear, and the comment can definitely be read another way. I read it as if he went to an Adidas school, it would be a benefit because of the fact that he has a relationship and they take care of him and his people. The sentences in question is "Definitely going to an Adidas school. It's a benefit. I play on the Adidas circuit, so going to an Adidas school is good"

And if it was so cut and dry like that, I don't think UK would still be on his list, or that people would be saying it's us or UM. I think those comments were misconstrued.
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I don't think they were misconstrued. I just think the kid made some definitive statements that he might not stick to when push comes to shove. Maybe he was at an Adidas event at the time of the statement and just got a little carried away. Who knows. Or maybe it really does mean something and Michigan and Kansas really are in a good position since they are both Adidas schools. Won't know for sure until he announces.
 
I'm not saying he may not end up committing, but he certainly has a reason to keep UK on his list.

Just like also having UNC, Kansas, and other blue blood / top programs. There's greater attention given to him and people become a lot more familiar with him if all the fans that even casually follow their team and possible players coming in next year. Page 1 on here is proof enough that gains him a lot more of a following. Randle, Okafor, Barnes, Wiggins, and plenty more all have done it because keeping the big name schools attracts a lot more publicity.
No one is discussing LSU's prize recruit and many debate he's the top guy in the class depending on what service and their rankings.
 
PenetrateAndScore said:
I'm not saying he may not end up committing, but he certainly has a reason to keep UK on his list.

Just like also having UNC, Kansas, and other blue blood / top programs. There's greater attention given to him and people become a lot more familiar with him if all the fans that even casually follow their team and possible players coming in next year. Page 1 on here is proof enough that gains him a lot more of a following. Randle, Okafor, Barnes, Wiggins, and plenty more all have done it because keeping the big name schools attracts a lot more publicity.
No one is discussing LSU's prize recruit and many debate he's the top guy in the class depending on what service and their rankings.
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That's because he committed so early and there was no drama in his recruitment. Brown is a huge recruit, and being last on the board helps boost his perceived value.

You're right though that the schools help. People don't focus on recruits who go to schools that won't be a contender. The hoops world cared more about Thornton reclassifying and going to Duke than Newman choosing Mississippi State.

Brown still has plenty of high profile suitors without the need to include Kentucky just for name recognition, though. I don't believe that's a factor at all.
 
I really, really, really want this young man to come to Kentucky. But like I have said in the past, I would be shocked if he does not go to Michigan. He has said he considers it home. His mother is from there and he has lots of family there. He is a Wolverine fan.

But we sure could use him
 
Interesting that he says the adidas comment was a "misquote."

I don't know who he gave that quote to originally, but it seems like it was Kansas people. If so, it would make a lot of sense for them to read more into those words than was there.
 
Sawnee Cat said:
I really, really, really want this young man to come to Kentucky. But like I have said in the past, I would be shocked if he does not go to Michigan. He has said he considers it home. His mother is from there and he has lots of family there. He is a Wolverine fan.

But we sure could use him
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Maybe because they have a returning veteran who plays his position, and who he is unlikely to start ahead of.
 
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GonzoCat90 said:
That's because he committed so early and there was no drama in his recruitment. Brown is a huge recruit, and being last on the board helps boost his perceived value.

You're right though that the schools help. People don't focus on recruits who go to schools that won't be a contender. The hoops world cared more about Thornton reclassifying and going to Duke than Newman choosing Mississippi State.

Brown still has plenty of high profile suitors without the need to include Kentucky just for name recognition, though. I don't believe that's a factor at all.
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You're so wrong that the school matters as far as "the hoops world". The only "hoops world" people that these kids care about is NBA scouts and NAB scouts will find them no matter what school they go to. Go look at the NBA All Star rosters for last season:

Syracuse, Fresno State, High School x3, Duke, Marquette, USC, Georgetown, Arkansas, Louisiana Tech, Florida, Kentucky x2, Texas x2, Oklahoma, UCLA, Davidson, Arizona State, Weber State, Wake Forest and overseas x2.

You don't have to go to a blue blood if you have NBA level talent. NBA scouts will find you no matter where you go to school.
 
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Maybe because they have a returning veteran who plays his position, and who he is unlikely to start ahead of.
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Makes sense. I sure hope he is considering that. I know I am looking at this the through big blue lens but there is no reason on earth for him to pass on UK. None. Every piece is in place for him to start and star for UK. As long as we remain on his list I feel good. I want to be shocked at his decision.
 
SilentsAreGolden said:
Maybe because they have a returning veteran who plays his position, and who he is unlikely to start ahead of.
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This! Kentucky is ranked pre-season #1 in many way-too-early polls and Brown would come here and be the starting SF on the best team in the country. Michigan is not currently in most of those early polls.
 
twocoach said:
You're so wrong that the school matters as far as "the hoops world". The only "hoops world" people that these kids care about is NBA scouts and NAB scouts will find them no matter what school they go to. Go look at the NBA All Star rosters for last season:

Syracuse, Fresno State, High School x3, Duke, Marquette, USC, Georgetown, Arkansas, Louisiana Tech, Florida, Kentucky x2, Texas x2, Oklahoma, UCLA, Davidson, Arizona State, Weber State, Wake Forest and overseas x2.

You don't have to go to a blue blood if you have NBA level talent. NBA scouts will find you no matter where you go to school.
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This entire discussion is about the buzz and notoriety surrounding the recruiting and commitment processes. Do you think it mattered more when Blake Griffin chose Oklahoma or John Wall chose Kentucky?

I don't disagree with the point you're making, it's just not really relevant.
 
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Sawnee Cat said:
Makes sense. I sure hope he is considering that. I know I am looking at this the through big blue lens but there is no reason on earth for him to pass on UK. None. Every piece is in place for him to start and star for UK. As long as we remain on his list I feel good. I want to be shocked at his decision.
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I am in the same boat. Really, really want to be shocked when he picks up a UK hat
 
Amazing how Michigan has come literally out of nowhere the past couple weeks, he doesn't even list them a month ago. I like that we were the first school that comes to his mind.

Not getting my hopes up just yet, but I'm cautiously optimistic. He might have relatives in Michigan, but Kentucky is significantly closer to his real family and friends in Georgia, SEC country.
 
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You don't have to go to a blue blood if you have NBA level talent. NBA scouts will find you no matter where you go to school.
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But some of these guys aren't great players. They're destined to be career role players.

For the best of the best, the school doesn't matter as much. For most guys however it does because those guys need to be surrounded by talent so that they can be pulled forward.

Kentucky has had some great players that have made it so that the more marginal NBA players have been dragged into the spotlight. Part of that is the players surrounding those guys, but part of it is this incredible PR wrecking ball that John Calipari has created for these guys.
 
I find it hard to believe that a player would choose a school based on the shoe brand they are endorsed by. That being said it can probably help factor into a tipping point bt schools that are about dead even. I also have no idea who these companies have out there and what they are saying to these potential superstars behind closed doors. It may not be anything rock solid....but if you had a "top decision maker" of a huge company feeding you sponsorship rumors and feeding that ego with unheard of dollar amounts.....it could most def become a bigger factor than the average fan would like to think possible. Brown seems like he has a really good head on his shoulders, even with everyone telling him how awesome and great he is going to be. Most signs point to OAD status, but at least he has the where-with-all to say the type of things he does. Pretty nice quote below

“I want to develop. People say I’m ready to go (to the NBA) this year. People say I’ll be ready next year. To do what I want to do, I think it’ll take me at least two years. I don’t want to come into a situation like the NBA and have to develop for two or three years. When I come in I want to be a superstar. Coming in I want to be on superstar status. It’s going to take development and it’s going to take hard work. I know I can make the business move and be a top-five, top-10 or top-15 draft pick if I just had a solid year in college and left. I love the game too much to chase after the money. I know your health is not secure, but I love the game. I just want to develop and be the best player I can be. When I’m ready, I’m ready.”
 
twocoach said:
You're so wrong that the school matters as far as "the hoops world". The only "hoops world" people that these kids care about is NBA scouts and NAB scouts will find them no matter what school they go to. Go look at the NBA All Star rosters for last season:

Syracuse, Fresno State, High School x3, Duke, Marquette, USC, Georgetown, Arkansas, Louisiana Tech, Florida, Kentucky x2, Texas x2, Oklahoma, UCLA, Davidson, Arizona State, Weber State, Wake Forest and overseas x2.

You don't have to go to a blue blood if you have NBA level talent. NBA scouts will find you no matter where you go to school.
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That would be Kentucky x3, Davis,Wall, and Cousins.
 
No one does it better the Kentucky period! Fact! Best career and business decision is Kentucky!
 
I don't believe it has everything to do with Adidatass and I certainly cannot create new ways to understand whats really going on, but I think JB is a fantastic coach and one I would want getting a call if Cal were ever to bolt. The guy can flat out coach and develop. Still think Brown should take the UK minutes. Its in his best interest, but Michigan would be a school I'd be very interested in if I were a recruit right now.
 
WACB said:
This! Kentucky is ranked pre-season #1 in many way-too-early polls and Brown would come here and be the starting SF on the best team in the country. Michigan is not currently in most of those early polls.
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The same could be said about Kansas. They are a preseason Top 5 without Brown.
 
Maybe it was the broadcast guy who had interviewed Brown at the McD's game said he was going to an Adidas school?
 
I think he would've went to Kansas, but since they now have Diallo at the 4 that means the Butler Carlton Banks from the fresh prince of Bel Air will be playing SF most likely. They have Green too who I think may break out, so Brown doesn't want to be in that logjam just because they are freaking Adidas. Nike's way better than Adidas anyways. There's a reason the greatest basketball player in history was a Nike guy you know.
 
WACB said:
I thought Kansas was already set at the 3 spot.

Speaking of 3...

8 > 3
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We have Brannen Greene and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk. Neither of whom are nearly the player that Brown is. Self is going after Brown and if that doesn't pan out then we'll try to get Tevin Mack. No urgency to fill that slot but it is probably the weak link in the roster right now. Greene just had hip surgery to repair a torn labrum and Svi just turned 18 and needs to improve to see major minutes. But with two schollies left I suppose we need to fill one of them. I wouldn't mind seeing them leave one open or sign a grad transfer to have it open for all the good players in the '16 class.
 
UK_Johnny24 said:
I think he would've went to Kansas, but since they now have Diallo at the 4 that means the Butler Carlton Banks from the fresh prince of Bel Air will be playing SF most likely. They have Green too who I think may break out, so Brown doesn't want to be in that logjam just because they are freaking Adidas. Nike's way better than Adidas anyways. There's a reason the greatest basketball player in history was a Nike guy you know.
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Bragg will be Perry Ellis' backup at PF. There may be a few times that Diallo, Ellis and Bragg are out there together depending on match up but not many. Ellis will get some time on the wing as well since that will be what NBA teams will want to see him at. He isn't an NBA power forward. Who knows. And the reason Jordan is a Nike guy is because they offered more money. Didn't you watch the Sole Man 30 for 30 on Sonny Vaccaro?
 
KU is going to be platooning or they will be having talented players just warming up seats. They have a stacked roster and how do you guys have 2 spots open? Didn't you all have just 1 senior and Oubre and Alexander to the nba? Well Alexander pretty much forced since they were getting paid.
Hmm wonder if Self is cheating? After all Cal is accused of cheating because of a players relationship with an agent and Cal turned him in.
You have 1 walk on in Self's kid and who else?
 
twocoach said:
We have Brannen Greene and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk. Neither of whom are nearly the player that Brown is. .
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Hilarious. This time last year you Jayhawk fans were busy selling the world on why Svi was a future top 15 pick. Now, he's relegated to role player in an effort to convince Brown Kansas is for him.

The reality is that if Brown went to Kansas, he'd have to compete with Greene, Svi, and Bragg for minutes. I'd predict another transfer if it happens, just like last year with Frankamp.
 
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