Tyus Battle re-opens recruitment

[Blueblood410]

Previously had committed to Michigan just last month.

Visiting Syracuse this weekend and re-opening his recruitment now.

 

[akaukswoosh]

Kid was a Dukie since he old enough to flop. Surprised by the Michigan pick.

 

[Rhavic]

Nope. Give me Simmons and Langford (maybe Monk), Bridges, Killeya-Jones, and~ maybe one more, and I'll be content.

 

[Rhavic]

Kid was a Dukie since he old enough to flop. Surprised by the Michigan pick.

It's true. I read his biography. Believe his father said something like "We were outside on a beautiful summer day. A slight breeze came through the trees, and Tyus fell straight on his back. That's when I knew he was destined to play for Duke University."

 

[Jkwo_rivals113955]

Kid was a Dukie since he old enough to flop.

Hell, most babies start out better at flopping than walking.

 

[RamHard]

Like to see Carolina make a push for him, he is a baller.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

^I heard he likes to attend class though. [banana]

 

[RamHard]

^I heard he likes to attend class though. [banana]

Do you really believe all the 5 star oad go to class. How many oad end up with a degree, I will answer it not many.

 

[GD4UK]

Do you really believe all the 5 star oad go to class.

Actually, they do...if they go to UK. Here they get a real education, not a meaningless scrap of toilet paper like they get from UNC.

 

[RamHard]

Actually, they do...if they go to UK. Here they get a real education, not a meaningless scrap of toilet paper like they get from UNC.

Name a oad from Kentucky that has a degree,? Not trying to flame cheating goes on everywere, student athlete is a joke, the Ncaa calls them that so they want have to pay them, its all about money in college sports,

 

[Joerupp]

It's true. I read his biography. Believe his father said something like "We were outside on a beautiful summer day. A slight breeze came through the trees, and Tyus fell straight on his back. That's when I knew he was destined to play for Duke University."

That is funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ravicc with a play on a comment his dad made after Tyus gave his verbal. Duke was the popular opinion on where he would go. Well played Rhavicc.

 

[RalphDaltonFan]

Nope. Give me Simmons and Langford (maybe Monk), Bridges, Killeya-Jones, and~ maybe one more, and I'll be content.

Langford is out--UK liked him more when he thought of re-classifying. He's likely Michigan State or Michigan bound.

Bridges is odd fit. Doesn't shoot well, plays hard but can't go right, and is 6'5-6'6 PF. UK can wait him out if they choose.

Also--remember that some '17 will re-classify (Ayton possible) and they'll sign bigger class. Maker comes back into play seriously as well if UK chooses--this ASU thing is great to discuss--but if UK pushes--they can get him.

Don't sleep on Jonathan Isaac and expect Harry Giles to leave NC for his Sr year of HS to attend prep school.

 

[gossie21_rivals69805]

Name a oad from Kentucky that has a degree,? Not trying to flame cheating goes on everywere, student athlete is a joke, the Ncaa calls them that so they want have to pay them, its all about money in college sports,

The question isn't necessarily getting a degree. It's that at UNC they didn't even have to go to class for 20+ years. All UK players, even the OAD kids finish out their year. The only kid to skip out was Daniel Orton (even Kanter finished up his course work). So out of 16 OADs over 6 years we have 15 that went to class and one that didn't.

Nonetheless, give it a year or so and Brandon Knight will have his degree.

 

[GD4UK]

One and done means that Cal is doing a great job of teaching his players a profession. That is what college should be all about - learning a profession so you can feed your babies. Cal is no different than a physics or chemistry professor - he's a teacher and a teacher teaches. Would you complain if the next Stephen Hawking attended UK and he was offered $10 million to head up our space program after his freshman year? Would the naysayers crow about that? How about Mark Zuckerberg, Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, Steve Jobs and...shock...Tiger Woods was a 2 and done at Stanford. Or should they have all remained in school and passed on their future amazing successes? A college degree means virtually nothing. But a profession you master in college - or even before college - is what has value. So a graduation rate among kids who can leave early and make mega-millions in their chosen field is totally irrelevant.

 

[RamHard]

One and done means that Cal is doing a great job of teaching his players a profession. That is what college should be all about - learning a profession so you can feed your babies. Cal is no different than a physics or chemistry professor - he's a teacher and a teacher teaches. Would you complain if the next Stephen Hawking attended UK and he was offered $10 million to head up our space program after his freshman year? Would the naysayers crow about that? How about Mark Zuckerberg, Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, Steve Jobs and...shock...Tiger Woods was a 2 and done at Stanford. Or should they have all remained in school and passed on their future amazing successes? A college degree means virtually nothing. But a profession you master in college - or even before college - is what has value. So a graduation rate among kids who can leave early and make mega-millions in their chosen field is totally irrelevant.

I totally agree with you, also I think the kids should get some money,

 

[GD4UK]

Also agree, Ram. They should be paid. The NCAA rule book needs major, major revisions.

 

[Federal Cat]

It's true. I read his biography. Believe his father said something like "We were outside on a beautiful summer day. A slight breeze came through the trees, and Tyus fell straight on his back. That's when I knew he was destined to play for Duke University."

Good one, too funny Rhavicc :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

 

[Lumpy 2]

Name a oad from Kentucky that has a degree,? Not trying to flame cheating goes on everywere, student athlete is a joke, the Ncaa calls them that so they want have to pay them, its all about money in college sports,

Has your opinion changed since UNC got caught? Most Carolina fans claimed they were a model of integrity before the scandal and now they're saying everybody does it.

 

[Rhavic]

Langford is out--UK liked him more when he thought of re-classifying. He's likely Michigan State or Michigan bound.

Bridges is odd fit. Doesn't shoot well, plays hard but can't go right, and is 6'5-6'6 PF. UK can wait him out if they choose.

Also--remember that some '17 will re-classify (Ayton possible) and they'll sign bigger class. Maker comes back into play seriously as well if UK chooses--this ASU thing is great to discuss--but if UK pushes--they can get him.

Don't sleep on Jonathan Isaac and expect Harry Giles to leave NC for his Sr year of HS to attend prep school.

Langford is in as long as Kobi Simmons is in. Both have 16 scholarship offers, and share the backcourt for the same AAU team. Both are top 15 recruits in the class.

Bridges is a good fit. MKG didn't shoot well, but with that size at the college level, he can abuse a lot of players as much of college rolls with a 3 guard lineup as long as he keeps playing hard. He can do well with both hands, very good slasher and rebounder, I've seen so myself. Some food for thought, Justise Winslow is 6'4.5 without shoes, and can only use his left hand well. Bridges is a one man fast break and an athletic freak, especially for his size. Take him at first opportunity.

I don't count on players to just reclassify. You plan for things that are definitive. It's not definitive that a player like Ayton will reclass, but if he does, UK obviously goes after him.

 

[buckkiller]

UNC has been nothing but pond scum B.S. The biggest cheaters ever in the history of the sport PETIOD! FACT!

 

[Rhavic]

Name a oad from Kentucky that has a degree,? Not trying to flame cheating goes on everywere, student athlete is a joke, the Ncaa calls them that so they want have to pay them, its all about money in college sports,

Has there really been enough time for a OAD from UK to get a degree? Pretty unlikely. Those one-and-done players have careers that last the majority of their years, and take up many hours out of their days. There are some OAD players taking classes online at UK, but that's about all they have time for. Your schedule hardly allows for much wiggle room when you have a multi-million dollar career.

 

[bucsrule8872]

Langford is in as long as Kobi Simmons is in. Both have 16 scholarship offers, and share the backcourt for the same AAU team. Both are top 15 recruits in the class.

Bridges is a good fit. MKG didn't shoot well, but with that size at the college level, he can abuse a lot of players as much of college rolls with a 3 guard lineup as long as he keeps playing hard. He can do well with both hands, very good slasher and rebounder, I've seen so myself. Some food for thought, Justise Winslow is 6'4.5 without shoes, and can only use his left hand well. Bridges is a one man fast break and an athletic freak, especially for his size. Take him at first opportunity.

I don't count on players to just reclassify. You plan for things that are definitive. It's not definitive that a player like Ayton will reclass, but if he does, UK obviously goes after him.

Simmons, Langford, and Bridges would be a nice trio to build around for 2016-17. Especially if Ulis returns. Simmons can play either the 1 or 2. Langford can play the 2 or 3. Bridges can play the 3 or 4.

Matthews and Mulder provide depth on the perimeter.

Then throw in Killya-Jones or Ayton (if he reclassified) along with a returning Lee and Wynyard and we set inside.

That would be a very good team in Cal's system, IMHO.

I think Isaac is a better fit than Bridges, but I would be happy with either one.

 

[JayCatz44]

Langford is out--UK liked him more when he thought of re-classifying. He's likely Michigan State or Michigan bound.

Bridges is odd fit. Doesn't shoot well, plays hard but can't go right, and is 6'5-6'6 PF. UK can wait him out if they choose.

Also--remember that some '17 will re-classify (Ayton possible) and they'll sign bigger class. Maker comes back into play seriously as well if UK chooses--this ASU thing is great to discuss--but if UK pushes--they can get him.

Don't sleep on Jonathan Isaac and expect Harry Giles to leave NC for his Sr year of HS to attend prep school.

UK just offered Langford two months ago and he never considered re-classifying. Cal doesn't seem to think Bridges is an odd fit.

 

[bucsrule8872]

Isaac and Bridges might be good together. Interchangeable at the 3 and 4 spots. Bridges brings muscle and rebounding. Isaac brings length and shooting.

 

[preacherfan]

The question isn't necessarily getting a degree. It's that at UNC they didn't even have to go to class for 20+ years. All UK players, even the OAD kids finish out their year. The only kid to skip out was Daniel Orton (even Kanter finished up his course work). So out of 16 OADs over 6 years we have 15 that went to class and one that didn't.

Nonetheless, give it a year or so and Brandon Knight will have his degree.

The fact that Orton flunked out is at least some kind of proof that UK kids do go to class.

 

[Blue Decade]

Name a oad from Kentucky that has a degree,? Not trying to flame cheating goes on everywere

LOL! Of course you are flaming. It is totally misleading to ask how many OADs from Kentucky have a degree. The 1st Kentucky OADs were Cousins, Wall, and Bledsoe in 2009-10. Even if they were full time students without any athletic obligations or careers, they still could not have graduated before 2013 at the earliest. But all 3 have been playing in the NBA since then. That takes a lot of time. It's bound to be a better livelihood than a person who can't spell. Everywere! LOL! But the funniest part is your accusation of cheating. That's goofy. Let's have some evidence, or else go jump in a lake.

 

[Blue Decade]

The fact that Orton flunked out is at least some kind of proof that UK kids do go to class.

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