5 star forward Isaiah Todd to announce his top 2 tomorrow
October 6th, 2019 at 7:36 PM ^
I think we have a good chance here. I would say a 35/35/20/10 split between Michigan, Kansas, overseas, and some other school respectively.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:38 PM ^
If its Michigan and Kansas, I like our chances because those sanctions are looming over Kansas head. I'm just hoping that UK or North Carolina aren't in it.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:57 PM ^
What about Snoop?
October 7th, 2019 at 12:08 AM ^
North Carolina isn't a real option. If they're the ones in it it's effectively Michigan or overseas. I don't think he even has a committable offer there (Either a disagreement on position or Roy Williams not liking the overseas rumors, depending on who you ask).
Not sure why Kentucky even has crystal balls, as I'm pretty sure they're filled up at his position and I haven't seen any chatter for them at all.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:37 PM ^
Doesn't seem good... I believe he was at the Snoop Dogg stripper party Kansas threw last week.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:40 PM ^
Depends on whether his family came with him or not. Cant see a mother being too impressed by that.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:48 PM ^
I still have no idea how Jeff Long okayed that in the midst of this NCAA investigation. The optics are so hilariously bad.
October 7th, 2019 at 1:43 AM ^
He was aware, just not fully aware.
October 6th, 2019 at 9:22 PM ^
There are plenty of mothers who don’t care one bit about that. Rashan’s mom and Malik McDowell’s mom were venerated here bc they lived up to our expectations of a mom prioritizing the “right things” (education, ethics, influences favoring long-term well-being, etc). But there are plenty of moms, especially young moms, who are just looking for their son to get theirs.
MommaJo says hi....
October 6th, 2019 at 7:42 PM ^
He is not going to UNC. I think its a UK/ UM battle.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:50 PM ^
If that's true, ugh! Cheatapari will stop at nothing to land him. They already beat Michigan for Lance Ware even though they were way late to the offer party.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:57 PM ^
Did you mean KU? That’s always been a quirky convention of the some of the old Big 8 schools (plus Indiana).
October 6th, 2019 at 8:20 PM ^
Indiana isn’t in the KU, OU and CU bucket. IU actually stands for Indiana University. The others switch the letters around for some reason but they aren’t abbreviations for the actual names of the schools. They are the University of Kansas, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Colorado.
October 6th, 2019 at 8:11 PM ^
I'm sure there are negs coming for this but I never understood the insistence that Calapari cheats. Every year he recruits 5 freshman and every year those five freshman get drafted in the first round. Why would he need to pay when the NBA is more than happy to do it for him?
October 6th, 2019 at 8:22 PM ^
Other than the fact that he's left schools under sanctions, yeah no reason to think he cheats
October 6th, 2019 at 8:33 PM ^
For D. Rose's SAT score and Marcus Camby signing with an agent, not exactly what we are talking about here.
October 6th, 2019 at 8:51 PM ^
A guy who's had seasons vacated at multiple different schools probably isn't the cleanest, ya know
October 6th, 2019 at 9:03 PM ^
I'm talking about paying players, I don't know why you keep responding to me when you're not interested in engaging on that subject.
October 6th, 2019 at 9:16 PM ^
Coach K and Roy Williams haven't been caught paying players either. You wanna defend their honor too?
October 6th, 2019 at 9:26 PM ^
I'm talking about Calapari paying players, I don't know why you keep responding to me when your not interested in engaging on that subject.
October 6th, 2019 at 9:39 PM ^
I already told you why most people consider him to be dirty
October 6th, 2019 at 9:53 PM ^
Your argument is that because D Rose cheated on his SAT and Marcus Camby signed with an agent that means Calapari pays players? No wonder you're trying to change the subject. I do not find that argument very compelling. Even you know it's a bullshit argument, that's why you're going with most people and dirty rather than I and pays players.
October 6th, 2019 at 10:13 PM ^
I got this started with the Cheatapari name calling. I have no evidence that explicitly points to him as a cheater. I think hes slimy but that's just my opinion. I also think several other schools cheat as well. Its just my opinion based on who they pull in consistently. I did say when he came to UK that if he cheats there he is just a moron because he doesn't have to. He was given keys to a lamborghini and told to go win street races. UK is without a doubt a top 3 basketball powerhouse where you should not have to cheat to get players.
October 6th, 2019 at 10:30 PM ^
Mrs. Calipari your husband is currently banging a buck toothed hillbilly, I mean a UK cheerleader so while it’s sweet that you’re here defending his honor....go handle your man
October 6th, 2019 at 10:36 PM ^
Uh oh, I see I'm dealing with an intellectual heavyweight now. How could I possibly counter the ingenious, creative, and original Mrs. Calapari burn?
October 7th, 2019 at 6:14 AM ^
Cheatapari? Be better than that
October 6th, 2019 at 7:43 PM ^
Kansas just had Snoop Dogg and a Stripper at Midnight Madness. Sorry dudes, but we can't compete with that. No coincidence that he's getting close to a decision after that.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:43 PM ^
Watch out for guys with 2 first names. Usually end up as serial killers
October 7th, 2019 at 2:08 AM ^
You will be hearing from the former AD’s attorney....
October 6th, 2019 at 7:47 PM ^
So he's trying to decide between three schools who pay players a shit ton of money and one that doesnt.
I'm gonna go way out on a limb here and say the one school who doesn't pay won't get the 5 star.
Prolly finish #2 though.
October 6th, 2019 at 8:10 PM ^
little surprised that nobody has demanded juwan be fired.....
October 6th, 2019 at 8:39 PM ^
I see what you did there.
So many pitchforks; so many torches.
October 6th, 2019 at 7:54 PM ^
But what does MattD have to say?
October 6th, 2019 at 7:57 PM ^
Don't care about top 2
Let's get someone, and let the dominoes fall.
October 6th, 2019 at 8:06 PM ^
I would think the positions Howard should be able to recruit would be the bigs. I can see where guards and wings may be in a wait and see mode but I cant see why a big would not want to come here and work everyday with a legend. A big man should be his first commit.
October 6th, 2019 at 9:50 PM ^
Would you consider Juwan a legend? Certainly not an NBA legend. I agree the Fab 5 are legendary but with Webber’s scandal and the banners taken down, I’m not sure I would call him a legend...yet.
October 6th, 2019 at 10:01 PM ^
You counter argued his point and made it for him. To come and play for a legend. Where did said legend go to school? He’s not a legend but FAB 5 are legends for the time they played @ the University of Michigan. So you say you wouldn’t say he’s a legend and then said it? Go to bed.
October 6th, 2019 at 10:07 PM ^
I definitely would. He was a member of a legendary group of players in college that changed the game forever. He is a two time NBA champion. He was the first player to sign a 100 million dollar contract. He has been an assistant with some of the best coaches in the NBA. Yes, his Michigan coaching career is just getting started but i would call him a legend, at least in Michigan circles anyway.
October 7th, 2019 at 2:39 AM ^
First player to sign a $100M contract? I'll admit, I Googled to check-- never would've guessed that. I learned something here today.
October 6th, 2019 at 8:39 PM ^
Kentucky vs Memphis or Kentucky vs UNC bidding war
October 6th, 2019 at 8:59 PM ^
It's going to be Kansas vs Michigan.
If a decision is made based on cashing in early, Todd will go overseas instead.
October 6th, 2019 at 9:00 PM ^
Why are you so sure Kansas vs Michigan?
Kid tweets an awful lot about Kentucky and UNC. Im a firm believer in twitter recruiting analytics
I just cant see someone committing to Kansas at the moment. Theyre likely to be hit with a postseason ban IMO and that whole stripper money gun thing is a horrible look
October 6th, 2019 at 9:48 PM ^
We'll see tomorrow, but I'm more sure than usual.
1. He's taken two OVs, to Michigan and Kansas.
2. He took his OVs the last two weekends and now is cutting his list from 5 to 2.
3. Kansas and Michigan are the only schools making him a priority. He canceled his OV to Memphis.
4. When were his last tweets about UK and UNC? They were the favorites once.
5. If KU gets hit hard by the NCAA before the season, he can bail on them. Penalties won't kick in during a season.
6. See #1. If it was going to be anyone else, he'd wait.
October 6th, 2019 at 9:27 PM ^
So...He’s a lock for Duke?
October 6th, 2019 at 9:29 PM ^
The talk is he’s likely playing overseas next year