DJ JeffrieS Decommits from UK....
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What about Terrence Jones, Enes Kanter, Sacha Killeya-Jones, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyler Herro, EJ Montgomery, Ashton Hagans?
"The reality?" Smh. The reality was DJ had the opportunity of a lifetime, but the integrity of a turd.
I didn't want to say anything bad about the kid, but this is another example of why parents should be seen and not heard. Jmo.
Not one bit sad that he decommitted. At best he is top 30ish. Not a great outside shooter and most of all his heart is not with Cal and the Cats. Was it really necessary for his dad to throw the staff under the bus? Not a good look for his dad to be honest.
Cal doesn’t offer kids super early, doesn’t pressure them to commit early. He’s very selective in handing out offers at all.
There’s a reason that no one here has ever backed out of a commitment. They are 100% in or Cal doesn’t take them.
Or maybe I should say 98%. Because DJ is apparently that 1 in 50.
And of course I wasn’t on the phone to hear the conversation between the staff and DJ’s dad, but if I had to guess I bet it was far more professional than he would have liked. Was probably thinking he would get his butt kissed and instead got a door slammed in his face.
There’s a reason that no one here has ever backed out of a commitment. They are 100% in or Cal doesn’t take them.
Or maybe I should say 98%. Because DJ is apparently that 1 in 50.
And of course I wasn’t on the phone to hear the conversation between the staff and DJ’s dad, but if I had to guess I bet it was far more professional than he would have liked. Was probably thinking he would get his butt kissed and instead got a door slammed in his face.
We have a few 5 stars ready to take his spot. Not sure why anyone would be upset over a 4 star's decommitment when we have richer options on the table.
It means we kept recruiting . LOL what a moron that guy is .
When things go south in any ending of a relationship--be it personal/professional, the #1 rule is to keep things private and don't react on a public forum. You will sound petty, ignorant, and regret it. Doesn't mean I think UK staff didn't get heated as they repeatedly tell kids don't commit if you are unsure, but they also have benefited from the process of a player re-opening a recruitment. That said, the "perception of being a UK commit didn't match the reality". WTF does that even mean? You expected a ranking boost? More attention from media?
Ok I was willing to move on but this riled me up. This kid and his father are acting like punks. You commit to a school and then break your word, how did you expect them to react? Making a commitment and then not following through are the definition of unprofessional.
I get it that committing doesn't mean to these families what it means to everyone else and we have to just get used to it. But you don't have the right to whine about it like a little girl after you did it.
Clearly this kid and his father were worried about how the decommit to work and this was a passive aggressive attempt at trying to control the narrative.
So what exactly was this kids idea of being a UK recruit? Did he expect to get Chris Mills type envelopes and when that wasn't happening they decided to go elsewhere?
I feel the exact opposite. I hope Wiseman makes his own decision on what's best for him and comes here and Jeffries ends up being a low level player at a low level school with not enough help to get into the NCAAs.
None of those called the school they decommitted from unprofessional after they did it.
Just a completely uneducated guess, but I'd be willing to bet the following:
1) This kid wanted to be treated like royalty by the staff once he committed. Instead they checked in and kept on recruiting. He probably had his feelings hurt because they didn't treat him like he was the next Wall, Boogie or Davis.
2) He/his dad wanted Cal and staff to beg them to reconsider. They wanted to feel super important. Cal likely said "Best of luck, we're moving on" and that was it. Their ego wasn't boosted like they wanted and now they are trying to make Cal and staff look bad publicly.
Again, just my opinions.
1) This kid wanted to be treated like royalty by the staff once he committed. Instead they checked in and kept on recruiting. He probably had his feelings hurt because they didn't treat him like he was the next Wall, Boogie or Davis.
2) He/his dad wanted Cal and staff to beg them to reconsider. They wanted to feel super important. Cal likely said "Best of luck, we're moving on" and that was it. Their ego wasn't boosted like they wanted and now they are trying to make Cal and staff look bad publicly.
Again, just my opinions.
Now this is getting weird. Seems like we dodged a bullet though. I wish the best of luck to DJ, BUT....
UK has never been questioned as being unprofessional. In fact, I would imagine their response to the decommittment would be too professional. The Staff probably said okay. And washed their hands of the situation, especially if they were blindsided by the news.
UK isn’t chasing kids to stay committed. This isn’t a 90s R&B “please baby please” type of coaching staff. If we don’t beg Anthony Davis, Brandon Knight, or KAT to stay... then we ain’t begging you to come.
UK and what they offer a potential recruit has always been straight forward. Work hard. Play hard. Compete. Reap the benefits. Simple as that.
Now going in the radio or speaking to whoever puts a mic in front of you and saying one party has been unprofessional isnt very.... wait for it.... professional.
Just go to Memphis and be happy.
And I didn’t know what DJ expected when he committed. None of our players have ever complained regardless of when they committed. Tyrese is out here recruiting for us. Maybe he was expecting a spike in the rankings. Maybe more check ins. Maybe he wanted be fast tracked for more All Star games. Who knows? But he should be focused on getting better and competing when he got to Lexington.
UK has never been questioned as being unprofessional. In fact, I would imagine their response to the decommittment would be too professional. The Staff probably said okay. And washed their hands of the situation, especially if they were blindsided by the news.
UK isn’t chasing kids to stay committed. This isn’t a 90s R&B “please baby please” type of coaching staff. If we don’t beg Anthony Davis, Brandon Knight, or KAT to stay... then we ain’t begging you to come.
UK and what they offer a potential recruit has always been straight forward. Work hard. Play hard. Compete. Reap the benefits. Simple as that.
Now going in the radio or speaking to whoever puts a mic in front of you and saying one party has been unprofessional isnt very.... wait for it.... professional.
Just go to Memphis and be happy.
And I didn’t know what DJ expected when he committed. None of our players have ever complained regardless of when they committed. Tyrese is out here recruiting for us. Maybe he was expecting a spike in the rankings. Maybe more check ins. Maybe he wanted be fast tracked for more All Star games. Who knows? But he should be focused on getting better and competing when he got to Lexington.
Jeffries decision could be due to numerous reasons many of which are speculated in this thread. In the end, however, the easier route was chosen. That is the result no matter what the reason given.
He may benefit from this. He was facing an uphill battle at UK for playing time and opportunity. Maybe it is better for him to go somewhere he will play more. Only time will tell.
Wiseman can go anywhere he wants and end up a lottery pick. Jeffries doesn't have that luxury.
I don't buy the theory they are coordinating their college picks. There's too much at stake to factor buddy time into their decisions. If they are it won't impact Wiseman but could backfire on Jeffries.
He may benefit from this. He was facing an uphill battle at UK for playing time and opportunity. Maybe it is better for him to go somewhere he will play more. Only time will tell.
Wiseman can go anywhere he wants and end up a lottery pick. Jeffries doesn't have that luxury.
I don't buy the theory they are coordinating their college picks. There's too much at stake to factor buddy time into their decisions. If they are it won't impact Wiseman but could backfire on Jeffries.
Jefferies the type of kid that we take to fill out the class after we've gotten 4-5 top 25 recruits.
Cal liked him enough to offer him way ahead of time. What was different than how he expected it to be?
The truth is, he's finally given into Penny and he's going to Memphis. He doesn't want to be seen as a bad guy. And now they're throwing Cal under the bus.
Cal liked him enough to offer him way ahead of time. What was different than how he expected it to be?
The truth is, he's finally given into Penny and he's going to Memphis. He doesn't want to be seen as a bad guy. And now they're throwing Cal under the bus.
This guy wants to tarnish UK rep in the short term so Memphis gets wiseman and maybe make a play for Maxey. I guarantee all the negative shat that’s come public has been encouraged by penny to leverage himself with future recruits
This kid would have wilted under the pressure of Cal and the Big Blue Nation like a daisy in the Sahara. Folks, we dodged a BB here. Not a bullet, cause they are much more powerful. But a BB gun shot at close range can still put ur eye out!
His decommittment opens a spot on the roster. If his dad says UK was unprofessional, so be it. I say let Jeffries play where his heart is, Penny will have his moment and then fade. UK is about lasting.
Personally, I enjoyed watching his Toronto teams play. They always seemed to play hard for him. I felt like he deserved NBA COY.
Memphis and Louisville; that is a pair! You could have a chance at beating them. You are talking hookers, not basketball, correct.
LOL, well yeah who wouldn't. You can actually beat UL.
Cause you’re that caliber of school no where close to our level
At least they didn't have trashy parents going after the school they chose to decommit from.
No you wouldn't. And Louisville doesn't gain anything by playing Memphis either. They left your level a long time ago, try Eastern then give western a call when you have some credentials. As it stands they have a better program historically too.
And Memphis vs Louisville would truly be the John's vs. Bitches game. And once again, Memphis has yet another losing record to a team Kentucky has dominated since the beginning.
Run off to your AACA board or whatever the hell they call your kids conference.
My take:
1. Jeffries has been "hearing" the same thing we have over the past few weeks about how Cal is "enamored" with Whitney. Whitney is ranked higher than Jeffries.
2. Another top 50 SF (Allen) is visiting this week as well.
3. Cal is still actively recruiting Brooks, another 3/4. Brooks is ranked higher than Jeffries.
4. There are also reports that Cal is in contact with McDaniels, another 3/4 ranked higher than Jeffries.
5. Jeffries talks to Wiseman. The staff has reportedly been trying to sell Wiseman on being a 4 and playing alongside Carey.
6. Memphis/Penny is showing him constant love. He has a relationship with Penny and knows he'll start at Memphis from day one.
So do you go to Memphis and play for a coach you know that really wants you and has made you a priority or do you go to UK and probably end up fighting for playing time with a couple to several guys ranked higher or about the same as you for a coach that hasn't been showing you much attention (your opinion) since you committed?
And when you call and expect Cal to beg you to stay committed and he doesn't you spin it (on Memphis radio, no less) that the staff was unprofessional (translated: didn't kiss up and try to beg you to come there).
That's just my guess.
1. Jeffries has been "hearing" the same thing we have over the past few weeks about how Cal is "enamored" with Whitney. Whitney is ranked higher than Jeffries.
2. Another top 50 SF (Allen) is visiting this week as well.
3. Cal is still actively recruiting Brooks, another 3/4. Brooks is ranked higher than Jeffries.
4. There are also reports that Cal is in contact with McDaniels, another 3/4 ranked higher than Jeffries.
5. Jeffries talks to Wiseman. The staff has reportedly been trying to sell Wiseman on being a 4 and playing alongside Carey.
6. Memphis/Penny is showing him constant love. He has a relationship with Penny and knows he'll start at Memphis from day one.
So do you go to Memphis and play for a coach you know that really wants you and has made you a priority or do you go to UK and probably end up fighting for playing time with a couple to several guys ranked higher or about the same as you for a coach that hasn't been showing you much attention (your opinion) since you committed?
And when you call and expect Cal to beg you to stay committed and he doesn't you spin it (on Memphis radio, no less) that the staff was unprofessional (translated: didn't kiss up and try to beg you to come there).
That's just my guess.
Memphis has been waiting 9 years to get the jab in on us..... gonna get Jefferies and Wiseman... congrats.. now watch our better recruiting class take shape and weep ya tiger sissies.
Given the subsequent statements by Jeffries’ daddy, I believe it is now clear that their accusation of unprofessionalism is a direct result of their surprise and disappointment that UK’s coaches didn’t watch Jeffries’ recent AAU game out west. It appears that UK’s coaches knew Jeffries was still talking with Penny, so they moved on. This behavior cost Jeffries his UK scholarship offer. If that’s unprofessional, then I’m Davy Crockett.
Lol.
I'm pretty sure you got the point and knew what I was talking about.
That kind of nonsense is what I hate most about this forum. Typing on a phone is problematic enough without all the high school antics thrown into the mix. Typos are going to happen, get over it.
It smacks of entitlement to me. They feel that they should be treated as special after they've committed. If he was a smart kid he wouldn't want Cal at his games. He'd want him out recruiting others to make his team better.