Derek Willis' Decision: Let's Make It An Open Thread
by BoilerTMill on Jan 20, 2012 3:00 PM EST
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PrintDerek Willis is going to make his decision today, so we might as well make it an Open thread since we're the undisputed Open Thread champs. We might as well, since it is a slow news Friday afternoon before the biggest game of our Big Ten schedule so far.
Special thanks goes out to oldboiler52, who has been doing a ton of recruiting sleuthing in the FanShots lately. He dug up a link that will allow us watch Willis' decision live through the Louisville Courier-Journal:
Courier-Journal.com plans to livestream today's 4 p.m. college selection decision by Bullitt East basketball player Derek Willis, who will choose between Louisville, Purdue, Kentucky and Indiana.
I predict one of three things:
1. Jubilation that he came back to Purdue
2. Righteous anger that he decommited form Purdue earlier, only to choose Indiana
3. Indifference that he goes to Kentucky (expected) or Louisville.
You guys are the Open Thread champs and the news conference begins live in about an hour, so have at it! just remember, he is a 17-year old kid, so please keep it clean and refrain from personal attacks.
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2 is pretty unlikely, from what I've heard.
Most likely 3, IMO.
A sassy, brassy, classy lassy.
by LoneStarHoosier on Jan 20, 2012 3:07 PM EST reply actions
I want to be optimistic.
But I suppose that would be self-destructive.
Well
Just can’t wait to be the bridesmaid … again
See Ball, Get Ball. Quarterback Has Ball, Sack Him.
8-19-2010 Hell froze over, Painter has perfect passer rating
by 7_Painter's_First_Fan on Jan 20, 2012 3:09 PM EST reply actions
Oh great.
As much as I love Open Threads, we all know what will happen if he chooses somewhere that isn’t Purdue. Everyone will complain and throw Matt Painter under the bus. It was ridiculous after we missed on Harris and I hope people don’t act as harshly this time. Ugh.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:11 PM EST reply actions
I think everyone's disapointments are already factored in
so I don’t think there will be much backlash if once he announces he’s going to UK
Painter just states case
Painter just sells program. 17 year old kids decide if they are buying.
We are already getting better stream of talent, than we ever had with Keady.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Goos salesman make that decision much easier to buy.
by Boiler_Ditsor on Jan 20, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
You need to quit complaining about everything.
This program is in very, very good hands.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
How about treating everyone here for a dinner
…with the handsome raise we fight for you your husband?
I would personally settle
For a measly National Championship (or two…or three….) in lieu of dinner.
Just saying, Boiler_Ditsor one of the top complainers on H&R.
Lighten up.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What have I complained about?
The premium seats? Yeah I hate them….sorry.
Didn’t know there were blog thread police here.
by Boiler_Ditsor on Jan 20, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
No matter what
Our 2013 class is already great, only adding Willis will make it special. Be smart kid….
If ND is #1 and national champ, they will still be overrated to me.
Here's what will happen...
Willis to Purdue, his buddy will be a walk-on the first year due to scholarships, then get on scholarship after the next year when one opens up.
ESPN isn't going to put him in a gym for an hour are they???
I hope they don’t try to interview him for 50 minutes before making a decision. LOL. I don’t know what he’ll do, but certainly want him to choose Purdue. Option 2 would be unbearable and hopefully unthinkable.
I know he is likely heading to Kentucky...
But I have dealt with enough haters this week and people on Twitter are pissing me off. It’s time for unexpected good news.
A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance
HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
I agree
Being 0-5 on big time recruits the last couple of yrs means we are due!
If ND is #1 and national champ, they will still be overrated to me.
CAREFUL
Don’t get so excited that there’s a backlash when he goes to UK.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Ooops, u just jinxed it :-p
He’ll only come to Purdue when EVERYONE loses hope…
Last 5 Star???
I know Willis is a 4 star now but most likely will be a 5. Who was our last 5 star? Big Dog? 18 years ago?
The highest I remember him being rated was 26...
Could be wrong though… Been awhile…
Loud noises!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Jan 20, 2012 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
No, Donnie Hale who committed to Purdue in 1911 after we blew out Indiana St by 100 pts was our last 5-star
Just due to various unforeseen reasons he is still not suiting up for us YET.
Hale is a Mythical figure
You know… like a Griffin?
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Robinson was a McD AA
Not sure if there were star ratings back then. But yeah, that was a long time ago.
Yup, I remember him
Was a 30-10 guy as a senior. Funny he was overshadowed by Brian Cardinal by the time they were seniors.
Yeah...
I remember him… He eventually remade himself as an excellent garbage bucket man… But that’s not usually what you want out of an AA.
Loud noises!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Jan 20, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yup, HIGH SCHOOL senior
I was crazily excited back then. A big recruit since Big Dog.
wideman
Will have to go all out for tyler wideman 2014 I think we have tree rollins boy painter there tuesday
Sorry, oldboiler52,
but I can never understand what you’re saying due to lack of punctuation, spaces, capitlization, and correct grammar.
by PurduePrincess on Jan 20, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
Ease up on OldBoiler
He is just now re-taking English 101 for the 27th time.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
Back in the days, the typewriter doesn’t have punctuation marks, spaces, or a shift key to let you capitalize.
Stone Tablet
Corrections are harder with a chisel
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
Kendall Rollins
plays for pike.
http://therailroadtie.com/
Boiler up!
by therailroadtie on Jan 20, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
What Is It?
I know we don’t have the banners like IU and KY but we have the facilities (now) and a coach. Kids don’t really want to play for Crean do they?! What will it take for us to start getting these guys?
Ridiculous warm-up pants!
FTW!
Loud noises!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Jan 20, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
Optimistic
From everything that I have read, it sounds like he will choose UK, but UK fans could care less to have him. He’ll get lost at UK and would be a star at Purdue. I guess in this situation, money talks!
He can't de-commit twice?
At least if he says yes this time, we know he’s good to go?
Of course u can
Liz Taylor de-commited 7 times.
not really "news" per se, but straight from Pitiono's mouth
“Pitino doesn’t expect Derek Willis to commit to the cards later today “not at all” when asked if he expects good news later"
"He's like Darth Vader." - Frank Vogel on Larry Bird
twitter knows all
https://twitter.com/ULBasketball/status/160409008031793152
"He's like Darth Vader." - Frank Vogel on Larry Bird
No, Donnie Hale who committed to Purdue in 1911 after we blew out Indiana St by 100 pts was our last 5-star
Just due to various unforeseen reasons he is still not suiting up for us YET.
Hale Sighting
If Donnie Hale is sitting beside him, is that a good sign?
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think we should get TOO upset with Painter
but to a certain extent it is justified to be somewhat upset. His job as the head coach is to be the first choice. Being second choice time and time again is him not doing his job to a certain extent. Those are just the facts.
That's a solid point....
but our 2012 and 2013 classes are already really good. 2014 looks to be the year where we get our first 5 star.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
Dmitiri Thompson, Jordan Ash
Not to mention about 5 other prospects that Painter has offered.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Lol
Both of them have expressed serious interest in Purdue.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
2014 rankings aren't out yet, so nobody knows.
But we have some great prospects lined up. Also, if you look at his twitter, he compliments Purdue all the time.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Jordan Ash is 2015 Jordan Ash is 2015 Jordan Ash is '15
http://therailroadtie.com/
Boiler up!
by therailroadtie on Jan 20, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
wtf
I have no idea what happened there
http://therailroadtie.com/
Boiler up!
by therailroadtie on Jan 20, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
Almost Delivered
They would play great in a FEDEX commercial.
“We almost deliver, every time!”
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
But he *DID* get Willis to commit to Purdue
Purdue was Willis’ first “first choice.”
A Promise
If I ever have a 6’9" son with serious basketball skills, he will go to Purdue(if asked).
Double Cross
I’ll let him think it is Purdue, because we’re paid.
And then, once he enrolls, tell him it’s only a scholarship.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
not bloody likely
We lost his son to Michigan
A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance
HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
We lost his Kid
Because of him they are far from close. His mom had Big Dog arrested several times. Child support and such.
Kentucky doesn't care and we have an open thread
I live in Kentucky and only a handful of people know who he actually is
by BoilermakerAustin on Jan 20, 2012 3:42 PM EST reply actions
UK blog
has a live feed. Your kidding yourself if you think that UK fans don’t care
by RikSmit'sMullet on Jan 20, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Oh they care alright
Seems there are a bunch of UK fans on twitter that are pissed that he’s going to UK. They think they can do better.
I also live in KY.
UK grad student unfortunately
by PurduePrincess on Jan 20, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
With Painter as a coach, we won’t get any 5 stars. Which 5 stars will play a slow tempo game and stay back not attacking the basket once we have a big lead?
http://purdue.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1321109
I think they have the wrong description for their prediction. lol
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:43 PM EST reply actions
+1
http://theboilermaker.blogspot.com/
by Bryan Steedman on Jan 20, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
Recruiting Help
If Ashley Judd had anything to do with this kids recruitment, we’re screwed.
Wrong Board
You’re posting on wrong board:
IU’s Board is: www.nextyearisours.com
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
no one here has 4 comments and already seems like a troll
by PurdueEnginerd on Jan 20, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Grammar
The tip-off to IU troll is poor subject/verb agreement
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
Is there video or just audio?
on the Louisville paper site?
Can't bear to Watch
Just like when TJ/AJ shoot FT’s
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
I Can't Believe
I can’t believe that I am watching this. Is it really worth my time? No
by boilerbacker31 on Jan 20, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
Bryson Scott
Isn’t he the top player in his class? No chance he becomes a 5*?
by BoilertotheBone on Jan 20, 2012 3:50 PM EST reply actions
I think there's a really good chance.
His stats are crazy.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
Ratings
Ratings for a player that commits early go down not up regardless how they play. Say what you want but recruiting services want people to continue to go to there website.
by boilerbacker31 on Jan 20, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
(But would it kill you to use “Their” right?)
by James Collins on Jan 20, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
somebody keeps spamming this on the video site...
Indiana Suxs: 8-8 Nebraska Storms Floor on IU ~ LOL, shameful – storm the court on IU: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pKtyd4IhLg
I'm watching this live stream and it's just reinforcing that
Lol idk why, maybe it’s because I see a much bigger reaction if he says Kentucky versus Purdue
by Boylemaker88 on Jan 20, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
Hat?
Did someone remember to send him a hat with a locomotive on front?
Wonder if he'll decommit from this press conference.
“I gotta go to German Club ya’ll”
Anybody else thinks he comes out
In a black shirt and gold tie only to put on a UK hat and troll us hard?
lol
wow...
there is no way he isn’t going to KY, obvious
Yes...
I’m not even sure I want that kind of ego on a team I follow…
Loud noises!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Jan 20, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Has it started yet?
All I see is the bullet east logo.
Love the tension in here.
100s of comments in under an hour. I’m at work, feed is blocked, someone tell me what happens!
officially UK
bummer. oh well, good luck kid. onto the next one.
"He's like Darth Vader." - Frank Vogel on Larry Bird
He said it was between UK and Purdue.
by Bloomington.Boiler on Jan 20, 2012 4:02 PM EST reply actions
This isn't on us. The kid just made a really bad decision.
We have something special building and he can’t be a part of it.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 4:02 PM EST reply actions
One or two year contract
What are the bonus clauses?
Vegas Thrives
on the slightest chance of winning.
odds were never in our favor?
LOL
Oh well, he can have fun down there. Probably the best decision for him anyway, he surely would’ve torn an ACL at Purdue.
Almost tore one
probably had a partial tear just considering us?
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Pros and Cons
From each school…really? He’s not going for the education
Very true.
Painter having connections at NC is a great thing. That’s the top basketball high school in Indiana.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Having connections at NC is a great thing.
That’s the best basketball high school in Indiana.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Indystar.com exclusive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU2XdWggWSQ
Small, but I’ll take it. Really excited about ’12 and ’13.
This video stream is just too shaky
Anyone else having it cut out?
Kind of annoying
Coach Painter was literally the only one at every one of his games last summer. Gah.
I need to find a new hobby.
If I can get pissed off by where a 16/17 year old kid decides to go to college I may need to evaluate my priorities.
Beat him in the Final 4
When we play Kentucky
So with Willis out of the way
Does that mean Purdue will look for another recruit for 2013?
by bukowski_boiler on Jan 20, 2012 4:08 PM EST reply actions
Good Question
I hope its another big body…at least 6’8". They found Lawson after Dawson pick Mich St.
by boilerbacker31 on Jan 20, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Probably not
Unless we sign a juco for next year. At this point though, I say we stick with Hart and Sandi and hopefully they mature.
by charlespig on Jan 20, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Painter's Strategy
Any wonder, why Painter likes to spend his time on guys he is almost certain to get?
that was probably to protect is scholarship, fill out paperwork etc..
by PurdueEnginerd on Jan 20, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Like Everyone Said
You don’t hold a press conference w/o knowing what the answer is.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously...
What does Purdue have to do to pull in a top 25 recruit? Tried snatching them up as freshmen and sophomores, but no, that didn’t work. Tried campaigning at the last minute, that didn’t work. Tried being ultra-loyal to the recruit, that didn’t work. I really don’t get it. Apparently the Purdue brand is synonymous with “only as a last resort” for big name players, which is BS.
He never said anything bad about purdue.
Quit being over dramatic.
lower their stock
Have to go Jeff Gallooly on them, with whack in the knee, so Kentucky not interested.
Isn’t that what happened with Drew Breesus?
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree
We may miss out on some high 4’s and 5’s, but we are getting some damned good players. Let’s not forget that. Maybe if we showed the ones who are coming our enthusiasm, some higher prospects will start taking some notice.
I like the next two recruiting classes. I think they are the kind of kids that Painter can work with. Willis would have fit in great, but you can’t have everything. A little suffering and a little disrespect keeps one humble.
let's just invest our emotions
in cheering for the kids who committed early with black and gold in their blood like Kendall Stephens, Bryson Scott, or Basil Smotherman.
by Boiler00 on Jan 20, 2012 4:10 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
THANK YOU.
Stephens could be a special one btw.
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That class is going to be sick
Can’t Wait!
Yours truly,
Bart Scott
by boilerbacker31 on Jan 20, 2012 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Absolutely, the secret of happiness
Focus on what we have, instead of what we don’t
i dont think we want him anyway----we have a bigger issue
most punks who de-commit dont end up being worth a kentuckian turd anyway. the lingering issue is….whay the heck can’t painter land a big recruit? take away the 07 class and he has failed miserably at recruiting. maybe he should have gove to mizzou
W. Morton
You can't be serious.
Were you not around for Paintergate?
by Jackson Brunner on Jan 20, 2012 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
No shit...
Gotta be winning big at some point to land big recruits. Painter is a good coach, that has helped him be a great recruiter so far. Kids goto IU for the prestige of the olden days, kids goto KY because they always get good recruits.
C'mon
He’ll get there…its easy for someone to say, “we’ll go to the final four, you’ll play in the NBA, and we’ll pay you to play here for a year since you no longer can go straight to the NBA. Who’s name should the check be in?” – Coach John C.
Izzo says the same thing without the paying part. Painter wins the B1G and show a few guys in the NBA, then he’ll land one. They may have to be from West LaLa, but it will happen.
by boilerbacker31 on Jan 20, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like a good Player But...
I won’t overly disappointed if he doesn’t come are way…Keep in mind this kid is not in our state or region of the state. Just like Chasson Randle last year, would it have been great if we got him yes but we didn’t so we move on. The ones that are hard to swallow are the instate guys or ones with Purdue roots, You know the group, Dawson, Harris, Robinson, Those guy’s decision hurts.
Ignorance can be fixed. Stupidity is forever.
Press Conference Tomorrow
Rusty’s presser is tomorrow.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
ROFL!
We thought we got him, but apparently he is also waiting for 3 wks for the bank acct to open so that he could have his press conf to announce he’s actually going to UK.
It's unbearable
It’s bad enough, and it’s always bad. It just gets worse. Living in Frankfort, I can’t tell you how it is down here with these UK fans. It’s ridiculous. Their royal blue crap is like a legion of uninformed fanbois… “Hey, state name! Yay Kentucky!” It’s actually sad. I’ve had UK fans coming up to me, knowing I am Purdue alum, “Hey, you hear about Willis?” I am not above throwing things. I am not.
I did not want this kid. Being down here and hearing all the stories, he can take his daddy issues to Lexington. If he thinks that it’ll improve his NBA chances, maybe he can talk to Teague, who is largely despised by UK fans. At least the knowledgeable ones. Which is about 10%. Maybe.
I’m not bitter. I’m for real.
by Funk Soul Bubby on Jan 20, 2012 4:15 PM EST reply actions
A Church?
Please tell Willis’ Father is not a minister
People, people, calm down - we've all misunderstood Willis
Willis will change his mind in two days and commit to Purdue. He is doing a “Terrence Jones” on UK!
(Why ppl keep telling me I am in denial?)
Someone start the investigation
I am outside the Calipari house now, going thru trash, looking for evidence
BTFU!
Let’s take this out on Sparty tomorrow.
Another Kentucky Teenager Ruins Their Life
but it could worse, he could have gotten his 13 yr old, first cousin pregnant?
Kudos to Painter to finding him though
prior to everyone jumping on his bandwagon. Now if we could only restrict our recruits to no blow up until after they have signed. Maybe we could pull a Tonya Harding on them.
Actress?
Was she in that figure skating movie with Will Ferrell?
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
Great Job Matt
I’m sure he’ll get a thank you note from Coach Cal, for reminding him to check the back yard for talent?
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
By the way... For TMill
I could probably track down an email, but check this out anyway since it’s an open thread. (Going on a tangent here…)
“Derek Willis” is trending on Twitter right now. I can tell you why, easily. Back when Calipari signed up for Twitter and encouraged fans to follow him there, EVERYBODY down here signed up for Twitter to follow “Coach Cal”! GAG
Anyway, the point… Twitter can be an excessively powerful tool if used correctly. I believe Painter has a Twitter handle (though not verified, can’t recall) but last I checked he almost never tweeted. If he would do something similar to Cal and encourage our fan base to keep up and follow him it would only serve to bolster the masses of Old Gold and Black fans. Even if the assistants would take care of it… Could only help.
I could write a letter to the athletic department, but I figured you know, somebody with your pull and stature… Ha.
by Funk Soul Bubby on Jan 20, 2012 4:28 PM EST reply actions
Pretty sure CMP bans players from using twitter once the season starts
could be wrong though
Follow me on Twitter @airtrees
That he does
Almost every player on the roster has an account and I follow them. They are all banned to interact during the season, so I’d imagine Painter does the same.
I’ll mention it to coach in our next pickup game since I am invited to the Tuesday night Blue Chips league.
A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance
HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
Sad but True
The sad thing is, Calipari has enough of a track record with his NBA Prep school, that he probably convinces them to come without pay at this point?
Success begets success.
Some Would (or have their agent do it)
Not at all illogical, when you see results.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
We should have known when Pitino made it clear it wasn't UofL well ahead of time
It’s so obvious in hindsight
Pitino is about to give it up to Coach Cal?
Can’t be fun to be him right now?
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
We beat MSU Saturday
and I won’t remember a thing about this kid.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Oooops, then I'm afraid u might have to remember him for a while
Hope I am wrong though
I was feeling we were gonna get Willis this morning
…so maybe that’s actually a good sign
Like Knight Felt?
When Larry Bird left IU and got pretty good?
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Good News
Well, not all bad for the week?
I don’t have to listen to my IU friends talk about how they’re going to play for the title this yr anymore.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN’s Reggie Rankin described Willis as the type of forward who can stretch the floor with his three-point shooting. Sound like any current Wildcat? Kyle Wiltjer came to Kentucky will a similar reputation but has found it hard to come off of UK’s bench (reportedly for issues involving his defense and rebounding ability). It will be interesting to see how Calipari involves Willis in his offense two years down the road.
NCAA Transfer Forms
The new ones for basketball, have UNLV pre-printed on them.
You have to cross that out, if going to another school.
by Boilers2Indy on Jan 20, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Kramer's Son
Not to worry C Pig, if Chris Kramer ever has a kid play b-ball, he’s going to Purdue for sure.
We’ll just have to wait a while.
Honestly, I think we should keep the scholly for 2014
We have enough for 2013. Unless someone REALLY outstanding comes along, I don’t think we need to go after anyone.
2013 is very good already
But I agree, 2014 looks to be very good recruiting year in the state of Indiana.
Glad that's over
Wish the best for Willis and his family and hope he gets what he wants from UK. Now we should move onto who is next for 2013 if anyone. Bank the scholly? Maybe someone in the area will blow up this year and we can jump on them, like Gary Harris maybe? 2013 is a while away.
I really like who we have coming in, in that I would be ok if we bank the scholly, especially if Jay Simpson redshirts (most likely candidate, however he may be hard to keep off the floor if he keeps improving like he has this season). We have a pure shooter in Stephens, a guy who sounds like a Kelsey Barlow type in Smotherman (better shooting form, don’t think he has the handles though), and Scott, who sounds like he has the potential to blow up and possibly get to the 5 star status if he has a good offseason. The future seems bright for our team.
Willis
Meh…not sure why he did the press conference. There was surely more people in Indiana watching it than in Kentucky. Interested to see if this kid ever even plays at KU.
he went to Kansas?
"The goal remains the same"
by TimeToPlayHard on Jan 21, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
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