Knox to UK
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Dance if you love the OAD Era under Cal as much as I do.
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ABC I guess, but, wow. Thanks for cockteasing us all the way to the homestretch.
my fave Dukie quote so far..
ABC I guess, but, wow. Thanks for cockteasing us all the way to the homestretch.
Edit: I didn't know one of our guards was anywhere close to 6'6. I see here is listed on here at 6'5. My bad.
A lot of people were convinced he was Duke bound to the point of being difficult about it. I will admit I expected him elsewhere but this is bottom line GREAT news. No need to blast anyone or gloat.
It's a celebration, bi%^+es!!!!!
It's a celebration, bi%^+es!!!!!
Unbe-effing-levible.
Biggest surprise recruitment I think I've ever seen. What the hell was in those cupcakes? If Bamba comes too, we gotta get Quade a permanent spot on the bench.
And if Diallo returns...
Biggest surprise recruitment I think I've ever seen. What the hell was in those cupcakes? If Bamba comes too, we gotta get Quade a permanent spot on the bench.
And if Diallo returns...
Green
Diallo
Knox
Washington
Bamba
Alexander
Baker
Vanderbilt
Gabriel
Richards
SKJ
Wynyard
BRING IT
Diallo
Knox
Washington
Bamba
Alexander
Baker
Vanderbilt
Gabriel
Richards
SKJ
Wynyard
BRING IT
My god UNC fans are butt hurt so bad right now!!!! They've broke out in their usual "just another kid who won't see the classroom" and "Cal and WWW strike again". I freaking love it!!!! Everyone say hey to UNCcheatinky, y'all all know he's over here lurking!!![roll]
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Hanging out with Tommygun who was making bets on here that Bam would NEVER come to UK.
This is the one time I wouldn't fault anyone who said he wasn't coming to UK (including me). This was a shock to everyone not named Cal.
Vanderbilt is a taller Diallo essentially, better passer but a tad behind as a finisher
As surprised as I am, he did say that if he could save one of the coaches recruiting him from a sinking boat it would be Cal.
Position-less roster on deck now...haha. Unbelievable recruiter.
Position-less roster on deck now...haha. Unbelievable recruiter.
I still kinda think Bam was a bigger surprise....yes the day before it leaked it was UK but the months before hand everybody in the recruiting industry and on the board swore it was NC State and we were majorly wasting our time. But regardless it's freaking awesome we went from no elite SF's since 2012 to 3 in one class: Washington, Vanderbilt, Knox.
Knox isn't a 2. Can lt guard it or play it on O vs a sg. He's more of a transitioning 4 ala PJ. He will play some 3 and stretch 4
Cal is playing Risk against Coach K and he just took all of Asia.
If he signs Bamba it's GAME OVER!Cal is playing Risk against Coach K and he just took all of Asia.
Not that stars matter that much, but that would be 10 5 star players on 1 team if it ends up like that.. how do you not platoon with that roster?
Our commit list on rivals.com looks like it's for Alabama football...
First ever player that looks like a Dukie to commit to UK? Evolution!!! [banana]
Crazy, I had already written knox off. Just logged on cause I was kinda curious where he committed.
If Diallo returns and they add Bamba...
Would be Cal's signature recruiting class with 9 top 65 guys, 8 top 32 guys, and 7 top 25 guys.
I'd settle for Diallo returning at this point. Would love have a wing collection in Diallo, Knox, and Vanderbilt.
If you think about, Duke made a lot of sense from Day 1 and he fought it. I had always felt the Knox just wasn't really feeling Duke - I think the Duke stuff was all his Dad.
Another side benefit of this. Surely this has to help Bamba's decision easier. A chance to play with a bunch of his friends and fellow freshmen and compete for a championship on one of the youngest, most talented teams ever,
Another side benefit of this. Surely this has to help Bamba's decision easier. A chance to play with a bunch of his friends and fellow freshmen and compete for a championship on one of the youngest, most talented teams ever,
Land Bamba and the pimp slap on Coach K is complete with this class.
There's a difference between stating something in a prediction versus stating something as a fact. Sure most people, including myself, pretty much agreed with the "experts" and "predicted" he would choose elsewhere. Some on here were being difficult about it and stating it as a fact. "He is picking Duke and there's no arguing otherwise..." etc. .
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I love that this crushes Duke's chances. Might make Frank Jackson come back though.
I'm also hoping it helps Diallo return. Diallo could go now, get an early second round selection, or return to a weak draft next summer, gain a spot as a top 20 selection, and play with a UK team that features multiple friends and a real shot at a Final Four.
Incredible.
Didn't see this one coming AT ALL.
Biggest upset Cal pulled off as a recruiter while at UK? I think so.
Didn't see this one coming AT ALL.
Biggest upset Cal pulled off as a recruiter while at UK? I think so.
This was an amazing recruiting accomplishment. If we land Bamba that will be the final missing piece. But, if not, I still see a major weakness in the middle.
OMG you guys!!!'
Cal just went oceans 11!
Cal just went oceans 11!
Duke failing to take Knox pretty much takes them out of the running next year. Same for UNC. Duke would have to pull their own recruiting upset and land Bamba to have a real shot next year, and that looks highly unlikely at this point.
What is really great is Duke and UNC both really needed this kid!