2012 Recruiting Thread

[PoetWarrior]

Will we get Smart?

[Underdog Wildcat]

Will we get Smart?

I'm not betting on it. '12 version of Quinn Cook? Obviously not playing style wise, but his recruitment, ID early, offer early, he gives us the obligatory mentions for a while until we sorta fade away.

All we can do is  and ride it out.

[sys]

Will we get Smart?

I'm not betting on it. '12 version of Quinn Cook? Obviously not playing style wise, but his recruitment, ID early, offer early, he gives us the obligatory mentions for a while until we sorta fade away.

don't agree.  not saying kstate will get smart, but there is a legitimate chance.  there was never any chance that they'd get cook.


imo, getting at least one of smart, graham, ellis or cauley (or a yet to mention of equivalent quality) is the minimum for 2012 to be called a success.  really no excuse not to get a top 50ish and a top 100 (assuming 2 man class).

[sys]

28. LJ Rose 6'3" Houston (Second Baptist HS) - Houston Hoops
As you can see, Rose and Hornbeak are a couple of highly ranked prospects out of TX who KSU has been mentioned in connection with in the past(along with many other schools) but I'm not certain at this point if the mutual interest is there or how vigorously our staff is pursuing either of them.

when was kstate linked with rose?  i either missed that or have forgotten it.



i'm not sure kstate would have a real chance at a decent houston hoops player.

[Underdog Wildcat]

28. LJ Rose 6'3" Houston (Second Baptist HS) - Houston Hoops
As you can see, Rose and Hornbeak are a couple of highly ranked prospects out of TX who KSU has been mentioned in connection with in the past(along with many other schools) but I'm not certain at this point if the mutual interest is there or how vigorously our staff is pursuing either of them.

when was kstate linked with rose?  i either missed that or have forgotten it.



i'm not sure kstate would have a real chance at a decent houston hoops player.

As dutifully reported on P.10 of this very thread, courtesy of Northstar. ksf42 wasn't convinced we had much of a shot at him.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=9.315

[sys]

As dutifully reported on P.10 of this very thread, courtesy of Northstar. ksf42 wasn't convinced we had much of a shot at him.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=9.315

thanks.  you have a fantastic memory.

[Underdog Wildcat]

As dutifully reported on P.10 of this very thread, courtesy of Northstar. ksf42 wasn't convinced we had much of a shot at him.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=9.315

thanks.  you have a decent selective memory.

 

[Berries and Cream]

Smart is a total win-win.

Either we get the toughest and one of the best players in the class who is inarguably a complete "fit" for the program.

Or there is actually proof this staff has somehow lost a step at recruiting and the "trust Frank, he knows his players" vs "get best players possible or you're not doing a good job" debate is put to rest. That outcome is actually mostly a lose.

[michigancat]

Smart is a total win-win.

Either we get the toughest and one of the best players in the class who is inarguably a complete "fit" for the program.

Or there is actually proof this staff has somehow lost a step at recruiting and the "trust Frank, he knows his players" vs "get best players possible or you're not doing a good job" debate is put to rest. That outcome is actually mostly a lose.

LOL, fantastic post.

[JMart]

Smart is a total win-win.

Either we get the toughest and one of the best players in the class who is inarguably a complete "fit" for the program.

Or there is actually proof this staff has somehow lost a step at recruiting and the "trust Frank, he knows his players" vs "get best players possible or you're not doing a good job" debate is put to rest. That outcome is actually mostly a lose.

LOL, fantastic post.

You're not getting LJ Rose.

[Cire]

can we start a thread for players that we have a legit shot at rather than a thread about random bball players that we'd like to get.

[chum1]

can we start a thread for players that we have a legit shot at rather than a thread about random bball players that we'd like to get.

no one knows who they are. and they wouldn't choose to talk about them if they did.

[sys]

cauley update.

He's obviously extremely talented," Suther told Rivals.com. "He's big, strong and has a knack for blocking shots. He has to improve offensively but it's coming along."

In fact, Cauley was showing quite a bit of promise on the offensive end by summer's end. He gets to the rim quickly, has pretty good feet and is becoming comfortable with short jump hooks.

"If you put him through individual skill stuff he does well," said Suther. "We've got him in the gym every day working on his offense and he looks good. He just doesn't have the confidence to do it in a game situation yet."

Already the recipient of plenty of attention from programs like Kansas State, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Georgia and others headed into the summer, Cauley's recruitment has officially exploded.

"It's been totally crazy with calls lately, we've kind of had to shut it down a bit," said Suther. "I've heard from places like Florida, Ohio State, Kansas, Wake Forest, Clemson, Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan State. I can't even name them all."

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1121178

[sys]

Torian Graham, brother of Rutgers guard Tyree Graham, will remain at Durham (NC) Hillside rather than attending Oak Hill.

[michigancat]

cauley update.

He's obviously extremely talented," Suther told Rivals.com. "He's big, strong and has a knack for blocking shots. He has to improve offensively but it's coming along."

In fact, Cauley was showing quite a bit of promise on the offensive end by summer's end. He gets to the rim quickly, has pretty good feet and is becoming comfortable with short jump hooks.

"If you put him through individual skill stuff he does well," said Suther. "We've got him in the gym every day working on his offense and he looks good. He just doesn't have the confidence to do it in a game situation yet."

Already the recipient of plenty of attention from programs like Kansas State, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Georgia and others headed into the summer, Cauley's recruitment has officially exploded.

"It's been totally crazy with calls lately, we've kind of had to shut it down a bit," said Suther. "I've heard from places like Florida, Ohio State, Kansas, Wake Forest, Clemson, Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan State. I can't even name them all."

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1121178

Would missing Cauley be the staff's biggest whiff in history? 

[WillieWatanabe]

cauley update.

He's obviously extremely talented," Suther told Rivals.com. "He's big, strong and has a knack for blocking shots. He has to improve offensively but it's coming along."

In fact, Cauley was showing quite a bit of promise on the offensive end by summer's end. He gets to the rim quickly, has pretty good feet and is becoming comfortable with short jump hooks.

"If you put him through individual skill stuff he does well," said Suther. "We've got him in the gym every day working on his offense and he looks good. He just doesn't have the confidence to do it in a game situation yet."

Already the recipient of plenty of attention from programs like Kansas State, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Georgia and others headed into the summer, Cauley's recruitment has officially exploded.

"It's been totally crazy with calls lately, we've kind of had to shut it down a bit," said Suther. "I've heard from places like Florida, Ohio State, Kansas, Wake Forest, Clemson, Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan State. I can't even name them all."

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1121178

Would missing Cauley be the staff's biggest whiff in history? 

If he goes to OSU, i might kill a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)(no offense dobbie)

[sys]

hornbeak scheduled to unofficial @ ou on the 11th.  big weekend for capel, he also has j. randle ('13) visiting that weekend.

[jtksu]

hornbeak scheduled to unofficial @ ou on the 11th.  big weekend for capel, he also has j. randle ('13) visiting that weekend.

My first thought was:  "how many freaking Randles are there, and will we ever get one?"  Looks to be a different family though.

[sys]

pfft.  combofan tell.

[jtksu]

pfft.  combofan tell.

You could see my hand from there? 

[skycat]

The Kansas Jayhawks and Memphis Tigers will host ESPNU Super 60 power forward Perry Ellis on upcoming unofficial visits, according to Matt Scott of www.TheShiver.com.

Ellis will visit with Kansas head coach Bill Self on Sept. 7th and will be with Memphis boss Josh Pastner for their Midnight Madness event on Oct. 15.

[sys]

Ellis will visit with Kansas head coach Bill Self on Sept. 7th and will be with Memphis boss Josh Pastner for their Midnight Madness event on Oct. 15.

Wichita Heights standout basketball star Perry Ellis and his family will visit Kansas State on Sept 25.

also has a visit to kentucky scheduled.  in november, i think.

[PoetWarrior]

I heard he (ellis) is a soft commit to ksu and cauley is a strong verbal to ksu...that's coming from kids I coach that go to hs with cauley

This is not the slightest bit accurate.

[CNS]

I heard he (ellis) is a soft commit to ksu and cauley is a strong verbal to ksu...that's coming from kids I coach that go to hs with cauley

PW, who's the quote from.

[jaa1025]

I heard he (ellis) is a soft commit to ksu and cauley is a strong verbal to ksu...that's coming from kids I coach that go to hs with cauley

PW, who's the quote from.

mcat88