Help a big blue brotha out. I asked this a few days ago and got no response so if anyone would kindly enough post those attending BBM I would owe you one. TIA
What recruits will be at madness on Friday?
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Here's who I have read that will be attending:
- Marques Bolden
- Harry Giles
- De’Aaron Fox
- Malik Monk
- Sacha Killeya-Jones (commit)
- Trae Young (2017)
- Kris Wilkes (2017)
I thought I remember hearing that Alkins was expecting to attend BBM as of a couple months ago and then something came up to where it was likely he wouldn't come... I tried finding an article about it just now but couldn't find anything on it, so maybe I'm not remembering right... I hope he does come though--I really like his game.
Thanks guys I appreciate the info. Are dudes like thon maker not gonna be there, have we given up on him on purpose?
Borzello tweeted a few days ago shooter Gary Trent Jr. will attend but haven't seen that anywhere else.
Not sure, but I think he planned on attending, until he moved his official visit to be sooner. He has since committed, of course. Would be great to see him, but maybe he had something else to do. Maybe the kubballfan guy can fill us in?
So no Marques Bolden (2016), but officially add junior Gary Trent, Jr., plus I think Wendell Carter. Trent and Carter (both 2017) are rumored to be a package.
http://usatodayhss.com/2015/the-gar...lue-madness-countdown-to-craziness-gary-trent
http://usatodayhss.com/2015/the-gar...lue-madness-countdown-to-craziness-gary-trent
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Hopefully, Kris Wilkes will pan out as a Top 20 talent in 2017, because this could be the guy that breaks our true SF jinx.
Elite small forwards have become the eye candy of the NCAA season, but little more once the tourney comes around. They're somewhat unnecessary to winning a national title. Winslow and MKG have been two of the recent exceptions (and Winslow played the 4 spot anyway) but for every one MKG, there's a Niles Giffey, Luke Hancock, or Kyle Singler out there playing the 3 spot as a spot-up shooter on a national title team or a Jeremy Lamb slipping from the 2 spot over to the 3 to form a three guard lineup.
UK just isn't the place for elite three men for some reason. If we land one, fine. If not, it's certainly not going to hurt our Final Four chances.
I agree with you 100%, but I just get tired of the teeth-gnashing over our SF misses. No one worried about it until we missed on a guy in Wiggins that every thought we had in the bag early in his recruitment. Getting him didn't really help KU's championship aspirations though.
I just want to derail that perception once and for all.
Agreed. Cal will get some before he's done. He was really close on Oubre, Brown, and Bridges. Could have easily went the other way with all three.
The only one I really, really coveted outside of Wiggins was Jonathan Isaac. Love his length and versatility. It's a shame knowing Hamilton will misuse his skills.
I disagree with this, I don't think a good sf is any less valuable than the other spots. Did you forget about Deandre Daniels?
I'm perfectly comfortable with the idea of a Murray/Matthews rotation at the 3.
Name one college team with a stronger rotation at that position next year.
Name one college team with a stronger rotation at that position next year.
When I saw this post, I wanted to respond with "Huh- is that a picture of him from when he was 12?". Because I hadn't heard of this kid, and in all seriousness, he could pass for 12, at least facially. But researching a tiny bit, he's close to the top 10 in the 2018 class, and has put on some great performances in heavyweight settings like the EYBL and USA Basketball camps. All while looking like he's 12. If he grows, he has huge potential, and even if he doesn't, he could be Tyler Ulis 2.0.
My point is that while the position is important, landing an elite athlete to play the 3 is not necessary. I wouldn't call Hancock or Singler insignificant (as both were enormously important in the Final Four) but I also wouldn't call either of them an athletic forerunner to Jaylen Brown or Andrew Wiggins. You don't need an ultra- athletic, tea-bag-the-opponent 6'7" to 6'9" three man to win a national title. Are they nice to have? Absolutely.
And no, I didn't forget Daniels. He actually started at the 4 spot for the 2014 Huskies, right beside Giffey.
He might grow. Here is his father (6'2" ex-NBA player).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Garland
I figured it was no big deal; the dude has a life. At least he's committed. He'll get to experience more BBM's in the future.
Petty is joining the attendees. He's one 2017 player who has consistently said great things about UK. Will be harder to get out of Alabama with better in-state recruiters there but imo is a kid who is one of the most gettable in his class.
Ben Roberts @NextCats 21m21 minutes ago
To recap, the confirmed Madness guest list is: 2016: S.Killeya-Jones, D.Fox, H.Giles, M.Monk. 2017: J.Petty, G.Trent Jr., K.Wilkes, T.Young.
Ben Roberts @NextCats 21m21 minutes ago
To recap, the confirmed Madness guest list is: 2016: S.Killeya-Jones, D.Fox, H.Giles, M.Monk. 2017: J.Petty, G.Trent Jr., K.Wilkes, T.Young.
2018 Darius Garland from Brentwood Academy says he is coming. Sounds like 2017 Wendell Carter wanted to but won't make it.
Good. I like the fact the staff appears to be getting involved earlier with high-profile targets than in the past. Also tells me Cal will be around a few more years.
Even if Giles doesn't come here, it's nice to see how excited he is to atleast visit...
Harry Giles @TheReal_HG3 17h17 hours ago
Official visit to Kentucky tomorrow
#BBN #BBM
Wenyen Gabriel re-tweeted it, too.
Upman @WenyenGabriel 3m3 minutes ago
Upman Retweeted Harry Giles
If Harry commits
Harry Giles @TheReal_HG3 17h17 hours ago
Official visit to Kentucky tomorrow
Wenyen Gabriel re-tweeted it, too.
Upman @WenyenGabriel 3m3 minutes ago
Upman Retweeted Harry Giles
If Harry commits
This kid is a stud
Chris Fisher @ChrisFisher247
Per @ASlater247, No. 1 overall junior Wendell Carter will visit Big Blue Madness tonight
Chris Fisher @ChrisFisher247
Per @ASlater247, No. 1 overall junior Wendell Carter will visit Big Blue Madness tonight
Nice, thanks for posting that tweet JFCats22. Carter is a stud and I'm glad he will be making it tonight after all. Lots of big name recruits at BBM tonight!
Mix tape for anyone who is unfamiliar (keep in mind he is 16).
Mix tape for anyone who is unfamiliar (keep in mind he is 16).
Would absolutely love for Cal to land him. Some say he is the best high school player right now, regardless of age.
However, must think he is a lock to go to Duke.
Wendell Carter was not there.
http://ukrecruiting.bloginky.com/2015/10/17/no-1-recruit-wendell-carter-visits-duke-for-madness/
http://ukrecruiting.bloginky.com/2015/10/17/no-1-recruit-wendell-carter-visits-duke-for-madness/
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