Blackshear Now Considering Memphis
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Pretty soon, the list of schools he isn't visiting or interested in will be a shorter list. That said, this kid is either very smart and taking every advantage to make the best decision for his future, OR he has no clue what he wants to do.
What makes you say that?
The guy is the Arkansas recruiting insider and writer for their site, I’m assuming he’s in the know.
I hope not and maybe it's because I'm being petty. After, Cal was good to Penny and then Penny stabbed Cal in the back. Well I hope Penny goes down in flames.
Basically, he's considering everyone.
Coaches are starting to realize that a guy like Blackshear will be better in 2020 than only a handful of recruits. You could argue it's like that ANY year: The top3 transfers are right up there with the best recruits.
Coaches are starting to realize that a guy like Blackshear will be better in 2020 than only a handful of recruits. You could argue it's like that ANY year: The top3 transfers are right up there with the best recruits.
Great news for Kentucky. What this tells me is - with Florida and Arkansas visits behind him -- he hasn't seen what he wants to see. He will with Cal and Kentucky.
And if we get KB we will have 2 of the top 3 as Sestina was ranked 3rd ( KB was 1st) .
I pay very little attention to the other schools KB is looking at simply because IF he is serious about winning and getting to the NBA none of the others besides Gonzaga are real options and he isn't going all the way out to Washington . He wants to stay in the South it is obvious .
IF we get him on campus he is ours . Truly believe that.
Wonder how he and Wiseman would work out ? I am pretty sure Wiseman was promised a starting spot.
The most likely scenario is he will cancel his other visits after he visits Kentucky.
I’d take Blackshear over Wiseman... and Penny would too, apparently lol.
Seriously though, Penny has to strike while the iron is hot. Because after next season, it’s back to reality.
Seriously though, Penny has to strike while the iron is hot. Because after next season, it’s back to reality.
I'm in the minority here but I think Penny is going to do well while he is there. Unless he has a complete meltdown of teams over the next couple years, I think he is going to continue doing well on the recruiting trail in the future.
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I'd visit every school in the country if I were him. Why not lol
I don't know how Memphis serves Blackshear's purpose.
Lower level of competition in the AAC.
Less amount of time on TV for big games...Memphis will get love...but they aren't getting big time matchups like UK...
The #1 recruit in the country is a big man for Memphis...he would not be the man...he knows his role would but cut...
A very young team and inexperienced coach...that's not really screaming "Will showcase me and get me ready for the NBA...
It's just Kentucky-lite...
Kentucky already had built in chemistry...proven coach...elite guard play....and a spot for him to be the focal point of the interior....Memphis is ok but just a great value Kentucky option.
Lower level of competition in the AAC.
Less amount of time on TV for big games...Memphis will get love...but they aren't getting big time matchups like UK...
The #1 recruit in the country is a big man for Memphis...he would not be the man...he knows his role would but cut...
A very young team and inexperienced coach...that's not really screaming "Will showcase me and get me ready for the NBA...
It's just Kentucky-lite...
Kentucky already had built in chemistry...proven coach...elite guard play....and a spot for him to be the focal point of the interior....Memphis is ok but just a great value Kentucky option.
I think what he means is that Penny better win now...because he did very well recruiting this class because he coached the #1 player and was involved in the AAU circuit and had good relationship with these players...
The further removed he is from high school AAU....his ties aren't as strong. If he doesn't win big next year....his star diminishes....he becomes a 90's NBA star that's the coach at Memphis....if he wins big he can get his pick of elite players.
Yeah, he’ll probably do okay. I’m just saying it helps to have 2-3 Wiseman/ Jeffries at the ready. Although, Memphis typically generates more basketball talent than the entire state of Kentucky.
Blackshear is essentially the biggest free agent left in college bball.
He's waiting for the best offer, and I don't mean cash.
I can't blame him for trying to find the best place and listening to every coach that might be able to help him get what he wants.
He's waiting for the best offer, and I don't mean cash.
I can't blame him for trying to find the best place and listening to every coach that might be able to help him get what he wants.
If KB didn’t make a mock draft for this years class with his stats, he’s not making it on any next year regardless of where he goes. He’s not gonna get anymore exposure than he’s already gotten. He’s the #1 grad transfer on the market. Scouts know who he is. College teams know who he is. The acc knows who he is. Everyone knows who he is and yet he’s still not on any mock drafts after having a great junior year. That won’t change with another year to age in college. Very very rare if at all.
I hope we get him. Might be the missing piece for a NC. That said, until he announces, one way or the other, I dont want to hear any more about him.
I agree.
I read yesterday that he is basing some of his selection on availability of his grad school classes. I have no idea what these are, but if they are not available at a school it is a red flag.
If he comes to Kentucky for a visit, it is over in my opinion. Like somebody said in another thread, Kentucky and Calipari check off every box that Blackshear may have. No other school that he has visited or is even considering a visit can say that.
To be overshadowed by James Wiseman in the post? I think not
On the list of things JW got promised, a starting position would be #127
He doesn't have to really "sign" anything, he just has to enroll. Which is pretty much the same as signing but not signing like a LOI or anything. omg that red bull.
I swear KSR just comes to Rupp Rafters to find out the news and then they re-post it. Every big news break/thread gets posted on here, and then 20 minutes later it's on KSR.
I'm just saying. That tweet had been posted for almost an hour before I posted it on here (the tweet wasn't catching on too much, I was digging a bit before I found it). Then, 10 minutes later, KSR posts it. They definitely saw it on here.
I love KSR, just think its funny.