My take on Murray's decision
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Rowan won't come to UK.
Even if Cal offers, he comes too late to the party.
This kid has been heavily recruited by UofL, St. John's, and some others.
You can't go in and expect to land a recruit in a couple of weeks. At least with Murray, Cal had a little time.
His dad went to St. John's, so they are probably the favorite.
I have a bad feeling that we try to get in on this kid, we offer, then he picks UofL (they have been recruiting him forever) and their fans start bragging about how they beat us out for a player. LOL!
Even if Cal offers, he comes too late to the party.
This kid has been heavily recruited by UofL, St. John's, and some others.
You can't go in and expect to land a recruit in a couple of weeks. At least with Murray, Cal had a little time.
His dad went to St. John's, so they are probably the favorite.
I have a bad feeling that we try to get in on this kid, we offer, then he picks UofL (they have been recruiting him forever) and their fans start bragging about how they beat us out for a player. LOL!
Could be Louisville, but I'd say St.Johns has the edge. You can thank Rohrssen for that, since Slice was the one who coaxed the kid to commit to Pittsburgh, then back out when Slice left. UK didn't pursue him when Slice came because of all the talent above him that had UK in their lists. He is a shooter in the mold of a Luke Kennard, but doesn't have that level of skills. Good shooter though.
If you can't win the game on the court, this is expected.
As far as the class of 2015 going elsewhere, I see things a bit differently. I simply look at the 38-1 team as one of the most unselfish in the history of the sport. To expect future teens to follow suit is a pipedream afaic. And they have every right to chase the dream of their wishes. Even if it turns into a nightmare.
This is just me but I like being in this position versus in years past when UK was on the outside looking in. UK still has some decent food on the shelf no matter what happens. Doesn't seem to be many 3 star offers on the horizon. Heck, not too many four star offers on the horizon. There was a time not too long ago that UK getting a 3 star about now would be cause to celebrate.
I'm not happy, but I'm not sad either. (Just dejected UK didn't cut a net down this year...)
I'm not happy, but I'm not sad either. (Just dejected UK didn't cut a net down this year...)
In other news, Josh Carrier is hitting everything he shoots and Jon Hood is dunking over everybody.
Sorry, I had to say it. You know how summer pickup reports always go. LOL!
LOL
Those were my first thoughts as well... but there could be a Scott Padgett moment on the horizon...maybe?
I'm not losing hope, I know Murray isn't big on Twitter but he is following half our team, including Briscoe. Didn't see the same with Oregon players. The only thing that is concerning is the use of TSN vs. ESPNU.
Yeah, here - like always - I dismiss the conspiracy theories. Just like I roll my eyes when UofL fans allege Cal is walking around with a bag full of cash to get recruits, I roll my eyes when someone alleges recruits being bribed to go elsewhere. It's mainly 2 things, my guess, that explain the recent misses:
1. Momentum is real, even in recruiting. Typically, we get on a roll with recruits, one comes, which influences another's decision to come, and so on. UK became "the place to go" for top 20 kids. The reverse is happening now - once one kid said no, then another, then another, it became fashionable to say no to Cal. Stigma, whatever. Momentum changes, and based on his record, the smart guess is that it will swing our way again.
2. To your point, what last year's team did, and most of Cal's teams have done, isn't "normal" in this cultures, and it's probably unreasonable to expect kids to continue to expect most kids to sign up for fewer minutes, less shots, lesser stats, etc.......
What would that name be Dave? All the top 100 recruits I Believe are committed.. Though I am puter impaired I can not find who that person of interest might be? Just Asking..
One name I can mention, which name I wrote in this thread, is Maverick Rowan.
Listen guys, this ain't quite over yet with Murray.
I have not gave up. Maverick Rowan. has no UK offer and like the rest I believe it might be a little late in the process to start.
Don't ever and I mean don't EVER count Cal out. (If you want to be on the winning side most of the time.)
Gotta think it's Oregon, especially since its not going to be televised on espn. That was the one thing that had me holding out hope.
As far as I know he's only following Dakari Johnson & Hawkins. He has followed them since his visit...they were his player host on the visit.
You said it. Biggest bunch of chuckleheads I can remember.
Unless I'm looking at a fake Twitter account Murray is following Matthews, Alex, Briscoe in addition to hawkins and Dakari. He is following 208 people and didn't see one name of an Oregon player. May have missed one but none stuck out.
I think Cal had his ducks in order. He had scholarships offered. You can lead a horse to water , But you can't make him drink. But I would suggest that you get off his back ,Because he might just decide to roll in the water..
Good grief. The University of Oregon has two current NBA players: Aaron Brooks, and Luke Ridnour. Since 1954, the O has sent a grand total of twenty players to either the NBA or ABA. Greg Ballard and Fred Jones had some longevity in the league, but neither are or were household names.
I still have strong suspicion that you and I are leaning too heavily on the tweet from Elgin Cook. The truth is out there.
I still have strong suspicion that you and I are leaning too heavily on the tweet from Elgin Cook. The truth is out there.
And where might one find the truth Dave? I have searched the internet over ate a half a bag of Dark Chocolate M&M s . And still find the same stuff..
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I wouldn't be upset with that. Truly, I wouldn't. He did well when called upon in the Bahamas, and really, given the little time that he was out on the floor, he markedly improved between the two seasons. In the Bahamas, I liked what I seen when he was given a lot of minutes. Very good size at the 3, rebounds the ball, makes put-backs, shoots 3's. Gives a touch of versatility, but sometimes he would just settle for shots. If he plays more aggressively, he could be good for us, and I sincerely mean that.
That tweet is the only thing that makes me think it's Oregon. If there's a story behind that tweet that maybe it's not legit or ill-informed then I say he lands at UK.
On the other-hand if that tweet is a boo-boo that let the cat out of the bag....we'll it is what it is. I still find it hard to believe that Cook would be dumb enough to tweet that to over 500 people & think it wouldn't leak.
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