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Tucker with some good Wiseman bits, also told you fools that reclassifying isn't out. Also, also, Richie may want to skip this one as his boy could be responsible for landing one the most important recruit in Cal era. I'd argue the most if we get him for 2 years.
The consensus in recruiting circles has long been that the Wildcats are runaway favorites to land Wiseman. They’ve been recruiting him since he was a freshman, led by UK assistant Joel Justus, whose very name elicits an “Aw, Joel” from Wiseman’s mother, Donzaleigh Artis.
“James is a person who likes people to keep in touch with him, tell him the good, the bad, the ugly, all that. Calipari and Joel have been keeping up with James, so that’s very impressive to him,”
It also made quite an impression when Justus flew some 5,000 miles across the world to Argentina last summer to watch Wiseman compete in the FIBA Americas under-16 championship. Wiseman didn’t recall seeing any other coach who was recruiting him.
“It meant a lot, that he was dedicated, that he wanted me to come to his program,” Wiseman said. “For me to see him in the stands in Argentina, it was crazy — but it was great.”
Artis points out that Texas also sent a coach, “but Joel stayed the whole entire time.”
If Hardaway got a job like that, might Wiseman follow?
“Some of these guys might,” said one person close to East High program, which has a half-dozen or more Division I prospects on the roster, “but James is going to Kentucky. That’s what he tells everybody.”
There has been persistent speculation that he could reclassify
He won’t turn 17 until March 31, however, meaning if he did reclassify he’d have to play a minimum of two years in college (under the current rules) before he was eligible for the NBA draft. That would be music to Calipari and the Cats’ ears, but is it even a real possibility?
Wiseman has consistently shot down that idea, and he did so again in an interview with SEC Country on Monday. Sort of.
“No possibility,” he said, shaking his head and smiling, “but you never know.”
Huh? See, he admits that Kentucky has talked to him about moving up his timeline. The Cats have three elite guards but zero big men signed for the Class of 2018, and with several current players expected to return next season there is potential to build another superteam in Lexington. They just need a star in the paint like Wiseman.
The consensus in recruiting circles has long been that the Wildcats are runaway favorites to land Wiseman. They’ve been recruiting him since he was a freshman, led by UK assistant Joel Justus, whose very name elicits an “Aw, Joel” from Wiseman’s mother, Donzaleigh Artis.
“James is a person who likes people to keep in touch with him, tell him the good, the bad, the ugly, all that. Calipari and Joel have been keeping up with James, so that’s very impressive to him,”
It also made quite an impression when Justus flew some 5,000 miles across the world to Argentina last summer to watch Wiseman compete in the FIBA Americas under-16 championship. Wiseman didn’t recall seeing any other coach who was recruiting him.
“It meant a lot, that he was dedicated, that he wanted me to come to his program,” Wiseman said. “For me to see him in the stands in Argentina, it was crazy — but it was great.”
Artis points out that Texas also sent a coach, “but Joel stayed the whole entire time.”
If Hardaway got a job like that, might Wiseman follow?
“Some of these guys might,” said one person close to East High program, which has a half-dozen or more Division I prospects on the roster, “but James is going to Kentucky. That’s what he tells everybody.”
There has been persistent speculation that he could reclassify
He won’t turn 17 until March 31, however, meaning if he did reclassify he’d have to play a minimum of two years in college (under the current rules) before he was eligible for the NBA draft. That would be music to Calipari and the Cats’ ears, but is it even a real possibility?
Wiseman has consistently shot down that idea, and he did so again in an interview with SEC Country on Monday. Sort of.
“No possibility,” he said, shaking his head and smiling, “but you never know.”
Huh? See, he admits that Kentucky has talked to him about moving up his timeline. The Cats have three elite guards but zero big men signed for the Class of 2018, and with several current players expected to return next season there is potential to build another superteam in Lexington. They just need a star in the paint like Wiseman.
This is what makes me think he's here for a while more than anything else. Him and Barnhart are perfect for each other.
HOT TAKE - I don't like the whole "kids reclassifying" deal. Be a kid. Enjoy high school. Don't rush things. The ****** real world will be there to embrace you soon enough.
That anth post is :grimace:
Wearing ear buds (I've upgraded to air pods
imp while running errands is fantastic, just listening to good tunes in your own world, impossible not to be relaxed and in a better mood. Was also a must if you smoked and were running errands in college.
Wearing ear buds (I've upgraded to air pods
imp while running errands is fantastic, just listening to good tunes in your own world, impossible not to be relaxed and in a better mood. Was also a must if you smoked and were running errands in college.
Yeah, I think spending another year in Memphis playing AAU ball is good for him.
According to this link, it is a question that has to be answered.
Just because you don’t like me asking it, doesn’t discount the question, dumbass.
I don't think Wiseman is in the 'class' a lot of people do, I guess. Anth talks about him like he's the next Cousins, Davis, Towns, etc from an impact standpoint...or on the level of any of the elite bigs in this Freshman class, even.
Could be wrong, but I just don't see it. Still want him, obvi.
Could be wrong, but I just don't see it. Still want him, obvi.
College wise I expect Carey to be more impactful
Damn.
Proving once more that UK could *easily* have the best unis in the SEC in all sports if they wanted.
Proving once more that UK could *easily* have the best unis in the SEC in all sports if they wanted.
- Being happy or in a good mood is stupid.
- Love pseudo-spiritual inspirational ******** from MegaChurch Guy. Listened to Simmons’ podcast with Bieber and Kanye’s manager and that’s exactly who that dude is- humblebragging constantly. Sure enough- a Crossroads-going Facebook friend shares the podcast talking about how inspirational this dickhead is. [eyeroll]
- The NCAA better pay heed to the RPI this year and ignore the KenPom like they have for years. MFers.
- Where’s Richie with his dumbass idea to fire the guy who’s been recruiting the class of 2019 for two years?
- Freaking Tucker. Pure Sportswriter Guy but he’s a damn good reporter.
- Love pseudo-spiritual inspirational ******** from MegaChurch Guy. Listened to Simmons’ podcast with Bieber and Kanye’s manager and that’s exactly who that dude is- humblebragging constantly. Sure enough- a Crossroads-going Facebook friend shares the podcast talking about how inspirational this dickhead is. [eyeroll]
- The NCAA better pay heed to the RPI this year and ignore the KenPom like they have for years. MFers.
- Where’s Richie with his dumbass idea to fire the guy who’s been recruiting the class of 2019 for two years?
- Freaking Tucker. Pure Sportswriter Guy but he’s a damn good reporter.
Consensus #1 player in the class. Still only 16. Game modeled after Towns.
Meh. No thanks. Wodie isn't sold he'll be one of the 4 best big men on the planet. [laughing] Which I never said he would.
But if you can get the #1 player in a class and guarantee he's there for 2 years? Especially a big? That's fairly significant.
Awful take, right in line with the rest of your takes the last 6 weeks.
Been saying for years- Joel Justus is a gift and should be appreciated as such
Tell that to a high school student. College isn't real life, especially for #1 recruits going to UK. I'd say get out of your parent's house, go get all the free poon, food, gear, perks, and worship you can stand for 2 years and then go be a multimillionaire.
Sounds a bit better than suiting up for your senior prom with Jaquish'da and trying your best to avoid getting her pregnant.
Chase and his ilk are a big part of the problem, imo.
Normal high school kids need the old guard like us to remind than that their current situash is, in fact, pretty good.
I make a point to tell youngbloods this at every opportunity, no matter how awkward. Like when I’m “paying it backwards” as I drive by the confused drive thru cashier if they look young enough I’ll yell “it’s all down hill from here!” as I speed off into the night.
I have this motivational speaker named Matt Foley come into speak with my spoiled teenage children once a quarter.
To be fair, few of these guys are ever going to live in the "real world" unless they pull an Toine' Walker and blow through their money like Brewter's Millions.
Side note, I think these athletes from the 90's and early 00's that went broke have really made a positive impact educating the younger generation...seem to hear less and less of those stories.
They sell a TON of the baseball gear at the camps/fan day events. Maybe try being a fan of more than just coach cal and learn sports?
Would love to hit opening night at the Cliff but I'm being a psycho and dragging all my returning tee ballers out to the field tonight for some workouts. It's 80 freaking degrees
My eyes might be playing a trick on me but it looks like different UKs on those baseball jerseys. I see one regular K. I see a couple with the H(K) and another with a regular K that looks different from the closest regular K next to it.
- Just put it in Apple and profit PTI.
- Just put it in Apple and profit PTI.
NCAA Appeal Ruling:
Bye, bye, that '13 banner won't fly
You brought Bacardi into Minardi
And some strippers, don't lie!
And them good ol' boys Pitino, Jurich went bye
Singin' this'll be the day that you fry,
This'll be the day that you fry.
Bye, bye, that '13 banner won't fly
You brought Bacardi into Minardi
And some strippers, don't lie!
And them good ol' boys Pitino, Jurich went bye
Singin' this'll be the day that you fry,
This'll be the day that you fry.
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