So any updates on whether Pitino is recruiting Sheek Pearson, JJ Andrews, or Vaughan Karvala?

He's not.....they're in HS.
Pitino hates high schoolers.

Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 19, 2025, 09:03:11 AMWon a national title three years ago

It was a joke.

Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 19, 2025, 09:03:11 AMWon a national title three years ago

Yep ... with a roster of players Self recruited out of high school, developed and retained. Most were 4th or 3rd year Jayhawks.

He then gradually began using the portal some. Kansas' record has gotten worse each year, and they've failed to make it to the second weekend.

Not a big enough sample size to conclude anything, but interesting nonetheless.

The number of transfers Shaka takes will be roughly equal to the number of midrange jumpers he wants MU to shoot.

Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 19, 2025, 03:10:06 PMThe number of transfers Shaka takes will be roughly equal to the number of midrange jumpers he wants MU to shoot.

#thelostart

Just watched Alex Egbuonu for Lawrence Academy (MA). By my count, he had 18 points, 19 rebounds in a win over St. Sebastian's.
He'd look good at MU.

Quote from: marqfan22 on February 19, 2025, 05:17:29 PMJust watched Alex Egbuonu for Lawrence Academy (MA). By my count, he had 18 points, 19 rebounds in a win over St. Sebastian's.
He'd look good at MU.

I'm sold

Quote from: marqfan22 on February 19, 2025, 05:17:29 PMJust watched Alex Egbuonu for Lawrence Academy (MA). By my count, he had 18 points, 19 rebounds in a win over St. Sebastian's.
He'd look good at MU.

St. Sebastian festival is the end of Christmas here, late January to early February. He was martyred by archers, a Warrior

Quote from: Jables1604 on February 19, 2025, 04:18:28 PM#thelostart

I was wracking my brain trying to figure out what Thelo Start meant

Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on February 19, 2025, 07:18:06 PMI was wracking my brain trying to figure out what Thelo Start meant

One of the SportsCenter anchors used to refer to "the lost art of the midrange jumper" constantly. I wish I could remember who it was.

Quote from: Jables1604 on February 19, 2025, 08:52:03 PMOne of the SportsCenter anchors used to refer to "the lost art of the midrange jumper" constantly. I wish I could remember who it was.

He is lost

Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on February 19, 2025, 07:18:06 PMI was wracking my brain trying to figure out what Thelo Start meant

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Can't start on this team #noTransfers

Quote from: marqfan22 on February 19, 2025, 05:17:29 PMJust watched Alex Egbuonu for Lawrence Academy (MA). By my count, he had 18 points, 19 rebounds in a win over St. Sebastian's.
He'd look good at MU.

Good interview...

https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/2026-66-alexander-egbuono-enjoys-marquette-official-visit-talks-latest-in-recruitment/

https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/2025/02/19/rolling-meadows-basketball-msl-title-game-fremd-ian-miletic

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGRfBEtuALB/?igsh=ZW5nOGQ2Z2Z6MHE5

Quote from: We R Final Four on February 19, 2025, 09:50:21 AMHe's not.....they're in HS.
Pitino hates high schoolers.

You are wrong there. He loves the action with female high school cheerleaders and lookers. It is in his DNA

Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 18, 2025, 05:16:59 PMWho here is on that bandwagon or has said that?

Exactly.  Pitino is 1 of 1.

Quote from: Jables1604 on February 19, 2025, 08:52:03 PMOne of the SportsCenter anchors used to refer to "the lost art of the midrange jumper" constantly. I wish I could remember who it was.

Sounds like Kenny Mayne

Quote from: onepost on February 20, 2025, 09:45:16 AMSounds like Kenny Mayne

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubp_f3J0ZR4&pp=ygUja2VubnkgbWF5bmUgc3BvcnRzY2VudGVyIGNvbW1lcmNpYWw%3D

For me it's the "Yahtzee" at the end.

So...any updates on the 2026 recruits? Sounds like we're in good standing with Alex.

Hopefully JJ and Sheek too?

Ethan Johnston is taking an OV here on Tuesday for the Providence game.  He is right up there with Andrews and Egbuono for 2026 wing targets.

Sounds like Karvala is going out to a prep school next year, we're still interested but he doesnt seem to be as much of a priority as the 3 listed above at the moment, which I am fine with.

We are in 2nd for Pearson behind ISU.  Gonna be tough to beat all of his family connections to ISU in that one, but it sounds like we're the only school who even has a chance.

Thanks for the update.

Quote from: JTJ3 on February 21, 2025, 10:07:08 AMEthan Johnston is taking an OV here on Tuesday for the Providence game.  He is right up there with Andrews and Egbuono for 2026 wing targets.

Sounds like Karvala is going out to a prep school next year, we're still interested but he doesnt seem to be as much of a priority as the 3 listed above at the moment, which I am fine with.

We are in 2nd for Pearson behind ISU.  Gonna be tough to beat all of his family connections to ISU in that one, but it sounds like we're the only school who even has a chance.

I really appreciate the update. Andrews is my number one target (and I clearly drive the bus of the staff's recruiting priorities). If we could snag him, might it help on the Pearson front (then again, sometimes kids don't want to play together--I don't know their team dynamic from AAU)?

Interesting on the Karvala front. That said, he does look like he needs to get a bit stronger to meet the Scoop neck test. A year of stronger competition would be good for him.

Lots of good info here. Thanks again, JTJ3

Quote from: JakeBarnes on February 21, 2025, 10:25:28 AMI really appreciate the update. Andrews is my number one target (and I clearly drive the bus of the staff's recruiting priorities). If we could snag him, might it help on the Pearson front (then again, sometimes kids don't want to play together--I don't know their team dynamic from AAU)?

Interesting on the Karvala front. That said, he does look like he needs to get a bit stronger to meet the Scoop neck test. A year of stronger competition would be good for him.

Lots of good info here. Thanks again, JTJ3


What's the story on Andrew Jensen?

Hard pass, just hit the portal