Anyone high on Louisville is an idiot to start with. However, now that the Stewart ship has sailed, and it looks as if Oscar may go to WVU, maybe Igiehon now sees his playing time at UK. Just a thought.
Igiehon announcing Friday 12 pm. Stream link
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Anyone high on Louisville is an idiot to start with. However, now that the Stewart ship has sailed, and it looks as if Oscar may go to WVU, maybe Igiehon now sees his playing time at UK. Just a thought.
Pump the brakes. From Bam Adebayo to present, we’ve basically missed on two elite bigs that we now know to a certainty were paid commitments: Bamba and Bagley. In the meantime, we also signed five-star Nick Richards, five-star PJ Washington, five-star Jarred Vanderbilt, five-star Kevin Knox, five-star EJ Montgomery, and all-conference, POY candidate, former McDAA Reid Travis.
We are also in good with top-3 recruits James Wiseman and Vernon Carey. Tshiebwe hasn’t made his decision yet, and Igiehon never even had a UK offer.
That said, to your point on the rare situations we do miss a priority recruit for reasons other than a bag of cash - relationships matter. It’s true for everything: realtors, financial advisors, lawyers, doctors, accountants, and coaches. People routinely choose a less prestigious or reputable professional for an important job because they know the person well and trust them. But that cuts both ways, Cal is a tremendous relationship guy. So don’t sweat it.
If he does, he does, if he don't, he don't. Cal will feed and feed well. (I do agree that if anyone has an option between UK and lewisville and they have to give it a second thought that doesn't show much grey matter to start with.
Some of you go through this every year. We can not get them all but Cal will get a very good team for next year. Some of you should know this by now. Don't believe some of the posters on here with their gloom and doom. They don't know much about the recruiting and I don't either, Cal and the staff know what they are doing.
Well i think the trial shed some light .... when guys like will wade are offering money when we won’t....
How dare you offer a broader perspective in this! Can't you see that we're not the leader for anyone and that it's clear we won't land any of these guys. I mean, Bam was headed to NC State, Knox was Duke bound, Murray was headed to Oregon, Monk wasn't going against the Arkansas fan base, etc.
Why Cal even offers these kids is beyond me. The Crystal Ball has spoken and that should be a perfect indicator where these kids are headed.
What's your ultimate goal? Are you trying to convince some fans that it's not always sunny in UK Land or do you actually believe Cal isn't trying to land kids however he can within the rules?
I'm just trying to understand why you're constantly reminding fans that we don't always land a perfect class and that we may not land all our parts in this present recruiting cycle. I think most folks get it.
I was replying to one person that didn’t understand that fact.
I get it.... ya don’t want me reminding you something negative can happen .. you just wanna think about the positives but that’s not me... I’ll point out positives and negatives because that’s life
CAN YOU PEOPLE READ??
I said specifically BIGS. So, only Nick Richards qualifies. But I also said ELITE BIGS, meaning the very top bigs in each class: Bagley, Ayton, Bamba. This year: Wiseman, Carey, Stewart. If I were an elite big I cannot see why I could look at UK's success with bigs the las 9 years & choose Memphis, Duke, or Michigan St.
1. 6’8” power forwards are “bigs.”
2. There is credible evidence that all three of the guys you named, Bagley, Ayton, and Bamba, were paid for their commitments. So I don’t see how this helps your case.
Case? We may not get any of our elite big targets. If we don't...then there ya go bud.
Why in the heck do you equate what I'm saying to equal that I'm implying its Cal's fault at all? I specifically said its moronic for a big to pass on UK to play where track record on other elite bigs was no way comparable.
Obviously you can whatever you want to do. I just think it's pretty obvious to most that we may not land all of our primary targets and, as a result, we may not always be in the driver's seat when it comes to competing for titles.
I guess I'm mostly curious as to who you don't think understands this reality. Outside of children who have no historical backdrop on the hit or miss reality of UK recruiting, I think most of us get it.
If he declares for lewisville he messed up. THAT'S Official.
Of course if he DID declare for lewisville no one may know about it anyway.
Just thought it was strange that 5 hours after Igiehon was supposed to make his official announcement, then nothing has been said.
Not saying he probably won't go to U6 (which IS strange), but I think it is just a little odd to NOT announce when he said he would.
Not saying he probably won't go to U6 (which IS strange), but I think it is just a little odd to NOT announce when he said he would.
Lol. I thought today was Friday. Been a rough week. [laughing]
You had me second guessing myself haha had to look the calendar real fast.
We really never recruited this kid much and he had no offer . Not really UK related unless from the UL angle.
Agree. Just because he picks UL doesn't mean he'll wind up there (with certain impending sanctions). I'd advise those who want to crush this kid on social media if he doesn't pick UK to let things play out.[winking]
So then how are we entitled to the point we should just assume our recruiting will be amazing each year?
Lot of high school basketball players with either no guidance, no internet, no communication with the outside world or no brain. Who would go to a school that has a very good chance to get the death penalty?
If he picks Louisville he’s just a total loser. They should just shut that ******** program down.
Loser City, loser fans, loser program..
Interesting for someone that is supposed to be lock to a school, the head coach files up to visit the kid just 3 hours before announcement.