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AY2020-21 KUMBB Recruiting as of 2020-12-18
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8 months 16 hours ago - 1 month 1 day ago #25550
by HawkErrant
“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
This Origin Post is updated throughout the year with the latest summary data for Kansas Men's Basketball recruiting as of the date shown in the Subject line. This one post gives the reader a snapshot of the known and rumored status of KUMBB recruiting as of the last update date. Subsequent posts will contain later information or comments as events unfold, but the data those posts contain will be summarized here as appropriate.
For your easy reference, you can click here to see last season's recruiting thread.
Enjoy!
REQUEST TO RCBers
In an effort to keep recruiting information and Q&As easily accessible in one thread, please consider posting your recruiting comments and questions for this recruiting season in this pinned thread.
Also, if you know of an error or omission, please let me know so I can correct it.
Thank you and ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK KU!
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DEPARTING & RETURNING AY2020-21 PLAYERS and
RECRUITS for AY2021-22: Committed/Signed, Offered & Former
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21 SIGNING PERIODS FOR D1 MEN'S BASKETBALL --
Early Signing Period window: .... 2020-11-11 thru 11-18
Regular Signing Period window: 2021-04-14 thru 05-19
Source: NLI Future Signing Dates Prospective Student-Athletes Signing 2019-20 and Enrolling 2020-21
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DEPARTING PLAYERS AFTER AY2020-21 ((S) Scholarship, (W) Walk-on)[/size]
GRADUATING SENIORS
G Marcus Garrett (S)
F Mitch Lightfoot* (S)
G Chris Teahan (W)
NB: Due to COVID19, the NCAA has approved an additional year of eligibility and another year to use it if for all 2020-21 players. So far there is no indication that any Jayhawks will opt to take advantage of this option, but it cannot be discounted. Furthermore, the NCAA has not clarified whether or not such players will count against the program's annual scholarship limit of 13, which they need to do to eliminate the recruiting issues that will otherwise arise.
PROJECTED EARLY ENTRANTS (EEs)
?
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
SUNDAY.... 2021-04-??, 11:59 PM ET: NBA deadline to declare for the 2021 NB draft
SATURDAY 2021-05-??, 11:59 PM ET: NCAA deadline to withdraw from draft and retain eligibility assuming no agent is hired. Date is ten days after the final day of the annual NBA Draft Combine, scheduled for May ??-??, 2020. This date is NOT the same as the NBA's deadline to withdraw from the draft (5:00 PM ET 2020-06-??, 10 days before the NBA draft is held).
With new NCAA rules approved in August 2018, effective with the 2019 NBA Draft players can hire an agent and still return to school.
Note that the approved NCAA rule that would allow a player who stayed in the draft but went undrafted to return to school does not go into effect until the NBA and the NBPA make their final decision on such players not being NBA eligible again until the next school year is over (expected to be approved, but has not been yet).
Sources:
NBA.com: Key Dates
InsideHigherEd.com: 'Committed Change' for Men's Basketball.
TRANSFERRING OUT
G Elijah Elliott (W) 2020-07-27 UDK: Elliott to transfer
OTHER LOSSES
F Silvio De Sousa (S) left program before start of season 2020-10-17 KUSports.com: Silvio leaving
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RETURNING PLAYERS and AY2021-22 STATUS (by Class; (S)cholarship or (W)alk-on)
SENIORS
G Ochai Agbaji (S)
F Tyon Grant-Foster (S)
C David McCormack (S)
JUNIORS
G Christian Braun (S)
F Tristan Enaruna (S)
G Michael Jankovich (W)
SOPHOMORES
G Dajuan Harris* (S)
G Latrell Jossell (S)
C Gethro Muscadin (S)
G Bryce Thompson (S)
F Jalen Wilson* (S)
RED SHIRT FRESHMEN
* Past red-shirt
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
13 total scholarships allowed each AY
-10 returning scholarship players assuming EEs stay in NBA Draft.
= 3 openings.
∴ 0 scholarships available as of update date
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21 KANSAS JAYHAWKS RECRUITING SYNOPSIS
Sources: Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN and others; National Rank & Ratings used are Rivals.
247Sports.com Top 2020 Recruits (lists almost 400 HS players)
ESPN Top 100 2020 Recruits
Rivals Top 150 2020 Recruits
COMMITTED/SIGNED
OFFERED (Multiple sources; where available, National Rank & Ratings are Rivals.)
The following list contains only recruits with a reported KANSAS offer (per Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN)
or a listing on JayhawkSlant's "Hoops Hot Board".
(NB: ! after Position indicates recruit is listed on JayhawkSlant's “Hoops Hot Board”; !! means despite no reported offer.)
"Interest" is Rivals reporting of Prospect's Interest in KU: High, Medium or Low.
FORMER RECRUITS (Rankings not updated once they are off KU's radar)
For your easy reference, you can click here to see last season's recruiting thread.
Enjoy!
REQUEST TO RCBers
In an effort to keep recruiting information and Q&As easily accessible in one thread, please consider posting your recruiting comments and questions for this recruiting season in this pinned thread.
Also, if you know of an error or omission, please let me know so I can correct it.
Thank you and ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK KU!
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DEPARTING & RETURNING AY2020-21 PLAYERS and
RECRUITS for AY2021-22: Committed/Signed, Offered & Former
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21 SIGNING PERIODS FOR D1 MEN'S BASKETBALL --
Early Signing Period window: .... 2020-11-11 thru 11-18
Regular Signing Period window: 2021-04-14 thru 05-19
Source: NLI Future Signing Dates Prospective Student-Athletes Signing 2019-20 and Enrolling 2020-21
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DEPARTING PLAYERS AFTER AY2020-21 ((S) Scholarship, (W) Walk-on)[/size]
GRADUATING SENIORS
G Marcus Garrett (S)
F Mitch Lightfoot* (S)
G Chris Teahan (W)
NB: Due to COVID19, the NCAA has approved an additional year of eligibility and another year to use it if for all 2020-21 players. So far there is no indication that any Jayhawks will opt to take advantage of this option, but it cannot be discounted. Furthermore, the NCAA has not clarified whether or not such players will count against the program's annual scholarship limit of 13, which they need to do to eliminate the recruiting issues that will otherwise arise.
PROJECTED EARLY ENTRANTS (EEs)
?
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
SUNDAY.... 2021-04-??, 11:59 PM ET: NBA deadline to declare for the 2021 NB draft
SATURDAY 2021-05-??, 11:59 PM ET: NCAA deadline to withdraw from draft and retain eligibility assuming no agent is hired. Date is ten days after the final day of the annual NBA Draft Combine, scheduled for May ??-??, 2020. This date is NOT the same as the NBA's deadline to withdraw from the draft (5:00 PM ET 2020-06-??, 10 days before the NBA draft is held).
With new NCAA rules approved in August 2018, effective with the 2019 NBA Draft players can hire an agent and still return to school.
Note that the approved NCAA rule that would allow a player who stayed in the draft but went undrafted to return to school does not go into effect until the NBA and the NBPA make their final decision on such players not being NBA eligible again until the next school year is over (expected to be approved, but has not been yet).
Sources:
NBA.com: Key Dates
InsideHigherEd.com: 'Committed Change' for Men's Basketball.
TRANSFERRING OUT
G Elijah Elliott (W) 2020-07-27 UDK: Elliott to transfer
OTHER LOSSES
F Silvio De Sousa (S) left program before start of season 2020-10-17 KUSports.com: Silvio leaving
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RETURNING PLAYERS and AY2021-22 STATUS (by Class; (S)cholarship or (W)alk-on)
SENIORS
G Ochai Agbaji (S)
F Tyon Grant-Foster (S)
C David McCormack (S)
JUNIORS
G Christian Braun (S)
F Tristan Enaruna (S)
G Michael Jankovich (W)
SOPHOMORES
G Dajuan Harris* (S)
G Latrell Jossell (S)
C Gethro Muscadin (S)
G Bryce Thompson (S)
F Jalen Wilson* (S)
RED SHIRT FRESHMEN
* Past red-shirt
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
13 total scholarships allowed each AY
-10 returning scholarship players assuming EEs stay in NBA Draft.
= 3 openings.
∴ 0 scholarships available as of update date
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21 KANSAS JAYHAWKS RECRUITING SYNOPSIS
Sources: Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN and others; National Rank & Ratings used are Rivals.
247Sports.com Top 2020 Recruits (lists almost 400 HS players)
ESPN Top 100 2020 Recruits
Rivals Top 150 2020 Recruits
COMMITTED/SIGNED
(Date format is YYYYMMDD)
Pos Rnk/Rating NAME HT/WT Hometown / HS or College Committed/Signed
PF 35/**** Zach Clemence 6-10/205 Bel Aire, KS/Sunrise Christian 20200511/20201111
F 85/**** KJ Adams 6-6/220 Austin, TX/Westlake 20200731/20201114
F --/*** Sydney Curry% 6-9/265 Fort Wayne, IN/John A Logan CC 20201127/
WALK-ONS
NOTES Committed/Signed
# Graduate transfer, 1 year of eligibility left
^ Transfer with 3 years to play 3 after sitting out a year
+ Transfer with 2 years to play 2 after sitting out a year
& JUCO recruit with 3 years eligibility left
% JUCO recruit with 2 years eligibility left OFFERED (Multiple sources; where available, National Rank & Ratings are Rivals.)
The following list contains only recruits with a reported KANSAS offer (per Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN)
or a listing on JayhawkSlant's "Hoops Hot Board".
(NB: ! after Position indicates recruit is listed on JayhawkSlant's “Hoops Hot Board”; !! means despite no reported offer.)
"Interest" is Rivals reporting of Prospect's Interest in KU: High, Medium or Low.
Pos Rnk/Rating NAME HT/WT Hometown/HS Interest
C 3/***** Chet Holmgren 7-0/190 Minneapolis, MN/Minnehaha Acad M
PG! 6/***** Hunter Sallis 6-4/165 Omaha, NE/Millard North M
F! 8/***** Michael Foster 6-9/220 Phoenix, AZ/Hillcrest M
C! 27/**** Efton Reid 6-11/215 Richmond, VA/Steward School M
F --/*** Ed'Xavior Rhodes 6-8/205 Dallas, TX/Skyline M
NOTES HS & JUCO Recruits
& JUCO recruit with 3 years eligibility left
% JUCO recruit with 2 years eligibility left
GRADUATE & 4 YEAR SCHOOL TRANSFERS BEING RECRUITED
(NB: JUCO Recruits are included in the main OFFERED listing above)
P NAME HT/WT Hometown/College KU Visit
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NOTES Graduate & 4 year school transfers
# Graduate transfer, 1 year of eligibility left
^ Transfer with 3 years to play 3 after sitting out a year
+ Transfer with 2 years to play 2 after sitting out a yearFORMER RECRUITS (Rankings not updated once they are off KU's radar)
HIGH SCHOOL
P Rnk/Rating NAME HT/WT Hometown/HS Decision
F 2/***** Paolo Banchero 6-9/235 Seattle, WA.O'Dea Zags, UDub, UK, Duke, AZ, Tenn
F 3/***** Patrick Baldwin Jr 6-9/205 Sussex, WI/Hamilton KU not in his Top 10
SG! 5/***** Jaden Hardy 6-4/180 Henderson, NV/Coronado Duke, UK, UNC
C 8/***** Moussa Cisse 6-10/220 Memphis TN/Lausanne KU not in his Top 6
F! 10/***** Daimion Collins 6-8/180 Atlanta, TX/Atlanta UK
PG 10/***** Kennedy Chandler 6-0/165 Eads. TN/Briarcrest Duke, UK, Memphis, UNC, Tenn
F! 12/***** Kendall Brown 6-7/200 Bel Aire, KS/Sunrise Christian Baylor
F 13/***** Harrison Ingram 6-7/205 Dallas, TX/St Mark's KU not in his Top 10
PG! 15/**** JD Davison 6-3/180 Letohatchee, AL/Calhoun Alabama
F!! 23/***** Bryce McGowens 6-6/175 Greenville, SC/Legacy Early College Nebraska
SG! 25/**** Matthew Cleveland 6-6/190 Milton, GA/Pace Academy Florida St
F 34/**** Bryce Hopkins 6-6/210 Oak Park, IL/Fenwick Louisville (reopened 20200809)
F! 36/**** DaRon Holmes Jr 6-8/195 Goodyear, AZ/Millennium Dayton
F! 37/**** Alex Tchikou 6-11/204 Glendale, AZ/Dream City Alabama (reclass 2020)
PG! 41/**** Rahsool Diggins 6-2/180 Warminster, PA/Archbishop Wood UCONN
C! 42/**** Roosevelt Wheeler 6-10/210 Richmond, VA/John Marshall Louisville
F! 42/**** Langston Love 6-4/185 Monteverde. FL/Monterverde Baylor
PG 49/**** Zion Harmon 5-9/170 Benton, KY/Marshall County W. Kentucky
C! 50/**** Micawber Etienne 6-10/220 Suffield, CT/Suffield Academy UCLA
PG! 52/**** Nolan Hickman 6-1/170 Mt Pleasant, UT/Wasatch Acad UK
F 59/**** Arthur Kaluma 6-7/200 Glendale, AZ/Dream City UNLV
SG! 69/**** Tamar Bates 6-4/175 Kansas City, KS/Piper Texas
G! 72/**** Trey Alexander 6-4/185 Oklahoma CIty, OK/Heritage Hall Auburn
PG 73/**** Frankie Collins 6-1/175 Phoenix, AZ/Compass Prep Michigan
C 103/*** Sam Ayomide 6-11/255 Malvern, PA/Phelps Memphis
C 104/**** Jonas Aidoo 7-0/215 Charlotte, NC/Liberty Heights Marquette
SG 109/*** Isaiah Barnes 6-6/180 Oak Park, IL/River Forest Michigan
G 117/**** Shane Nowell 6-4/180 Sammamish, WA/Eastside Cath Arizona
C --/*** Logan Landers 6-9/215 Cedarburg, WI/Brookfiled Kansas St
COLLEGE TRANSFERS
NOTES“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
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7 months 4 weeks ago #25559
by HawkErrant
“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
The new season (assuming there is one) recruiting thread OP is finally up and has been updated for known info at the "as of" date.
Here are some links to recruiting posts on the board from earlier in 2020.
Illhawk: Olivier Saar
gorillahawk: Four-star forward Zach Clemence just committed to Kansas
gorillahawk: Kansas basketball makes five-star recruit Kendall Brown’s top 10
Enjoy, be safe, and remember to Keep Calm and ROCK CHALK ON!
Here are some links to recruiting posts on the board from earlier in 2020.
Illhawk: Olivier Saar
gorillahawk: Four-star forward Zach Clemence just committed to Kansas
gorillahawk: Kansas basketball makes five-star recruit Kendall Brown’s top 10
Enjoy, be safe, and remember to Keep Calm and ROCK CHALK ON!
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5 months 2 weeks ago #25690
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“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
OP updated for commitment of 4* F KJ Adams.
www2.kusports.com/news/2020/jul/31/four-...-adams-picks-kansas/
www2.kusports.com/news/2020/jul/31/four-...-adams-picks-kansas/
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5 months 2 weeks ago - 5 months 2 weeks ago #25691
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Hey HawkErrant! First, excited about KJ Adams commit. Second, small thing, Elijah Elliott is transferring.
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5 months 2 weeks ago #25692
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“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
Thanks bh.
I searched and saw that back on June 26 Self announced Elliott had entered the transfer portal. But Self also said that as far as he knew Elliott had not made up his mind to leave for sure at that point. I can’t find anything else ... yet.
You have anything else saying EE actually has decided to leave?
I searched and saw that back on June 26 Self announced Elliott had entered the transfer portal. But Self also said that as far as he knew Elliott had not made up his mind to leave for sure at that point. I can’t find anything else ... yet.
You have anything else saying EE actually has decided to leave?
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5 months 2 weeks ago #25693
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Yes, here's a more recent (7/27) piece on 247sports and the Kansan...
247sports.com/college/kansas/Article/KU-...-transfer-149587752/
www.kansan.com/sports/kansas-men-s-baske...0Michael%20Jankovich .
247sports.com/college/kansas/Article/KU-...-transfer-149587752/
www.kansan.com/sports/kansas-men-s-baske...0Michael%20Jankovich .
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Thanks HE and bklynhawk.
I just hope that the car that he's driving in the video was gotten to him on the up & up
www.instagram.com/tv/CDUjxUSndpD/
Btw, bklynhawk, what's your connection to Brooklyn? I ask b/c I teach in the borough so I was curious.
I just hope that the car that he's driving in the video was gotten to him on the up & up
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Btw, bklynhawk, what's your connection to Brooklyn? I ask b/c I teach in the borough so I was curious.
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5 months 1 week ago - 5 months 1 week ago #25702
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“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
The OP has been updated to reflect the latest info as of post time (4:08 PM CT 20200810).
And a big THANKS! to Corpus for some errata checks!
The Rivals Ratings have been updated for the latest round, and I've added some new offers that have been tendered since the last update.
Here are the new additions to the list this time around,
F 59/**** Arthur Kaluma 6-7/200 Glendale, AZ/Dream City
G 81/**** Shane Nowell 6-4/180 Sammamish, WA/Eastside Cath
C 143/*** Sam Ayomide 6-11/255 Malvern, PA/Phelps
C --/*** Logan Landers 6-9/215 Cedarburg, WI/Brookfiled
F --/*** Sydney Curry 6-8/265 Fort Wayne, IN/John A Logan CC
Apparently Curry has been in beast this year for Logan CC.
As of right now there is only 1 open scholarship with both Clemence and Adams claiming the first two of three for 2021.
As always, though, we can never be sure who else may decide to leave (for whatever reason) after this season (if there even is one).
And a big THANKS! to Corpus for some errata checks!
The Rivals Ratings have been updated for the latest round, and I've added some new offers that have been tendered since the last update.
Here are the new additions to the list this time around,
F 59/**** Arthur Kaluma 6-7/200 Glendale, AZ/Dream City
G 81/**** Shane Nowell 6-4/180 Sammamish, WA/Eastside Cath
C 143/*** Sam Ayomide 6-11/255 Malvern, PA/Phelps
C --/*** Logan Landers 6-9/215 Cedarburg, WI/Brookfiled
F --/*** Sydney Curry 6-8/265 Fort Wayne, IN/John A Logan CC
Apparently Curry has been in beast this year for Logan CC.
As of right now there is only 1 open scholarship with both Clemence and Adams claiming the first two of three for 2021.
As always, though, we can never be sure who else may decide to leave (for whatever reason) after this season (if there even is one).
“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
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2 months 1 week ago #25818
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“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
Veterans Day coincided with the beginning of the early signing period, and KU commit KJ Adams inked his NLI late Wednesday evening.
Zach Clemence, KU's other early commitment, is set to sign with his HS classmates on Saturday.
The early window closes on November 18.
KU still has, at present, one more ride to fill -- unless someone opts to take advantage of the 2020 COVID19 extra year of eligibility. (I believe the basketball players are eligible, right? I've lost track.)
The Origin Post has been updated to reflect KJ signing, as well as clean up the OFFERS listing.
Zach Clemence, KU's other early commitment, is set to sign with his HS classmates on Saturday.
The early window closes on November 18.
KU still has, at present, one more ride to fill -- unless someone opts to take advantage of the 2020 COVID19 extra year of eligibility. (I believe the basketball players are eligible, right? I've lost track.)
The Origin Post has been updated to reflect KJ signing, as well as clean up the OFFERS listing.
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2 months 5 days ago - 2 months 5 days ago #25822
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Zach Clemence has officiallly signed today...
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2 months 5 days ago #25823
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“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
FYI, I updated your Subject to reflect today's date.
And thanks for the info!
And thanks for the info!
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1 month 3 weeks ago - 1 month 3 weeks ago #25862
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“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
Curry is now reportedly 6-9 to go with his 265.
KUSports.com - Tait: Kansas basketball lands commitment from juco big man Sydney Curry
At John A. Logan C.C. in Carterville, Illinois, originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In 31 games last season he averaged 13.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, shooting 73.9 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from the free-throw line.
Reportedly has a 40 inch vertical and "plays a lot like Azubuike". (Apart from the FG% and FT%, we'll have to reserve judgement on that.)
Curry's commitment fills the last currently open ride, so any others coming in will be indicative of future roster changes we just don't know about yet.
KUSports.com - Tait: Kansas basketball lands commitment from juco big man Sydney Curry
At John A. Logan C.C. in Carterville, Illinois, originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In 31 games last season he averaged 13.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, shooting 73.9 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from the free-throw line.
Reportedly has a 40 inch vertical and "plays a lot like Azubuike". (Apart from the FG% and FT%, we'll have to reserve judgement on that.)
Curry's commitment fills the last currently open ride, so any others coming in will be indicative of future roster changes we just don't know about yet.
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1 month 1 week ago #25917
by HawkErrant
“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
Taken from the
2021 JayhawkSlant.com Commit Tracker
by Shay Wildeboor, Editor @JayhawkSlant
High schoolers Zach Clemence and KJ Adams signed with the Jayhawks during the early signing period.
On Thanksgiving Day KANSAS added the commitment of JUCO big man Sydney Curry to fill the currently known available scholarships.
Here's an edited version of Shay's write up (see the above link for the original article)
ZACH CLEMENCE Rivals #35
SIGNED
6'10" | 218 LBS | PF | 2021
SUNRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, BEL AIRE, KS
HOMETOWN: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
The skinny:
“Zach is a 6-foot-10 youngster that can really shoot the ball," said Kansas head coach Bill Self. "We haven’t had anybody here like Zach that is truly a four that can maybe be the best shooter in a game... He’s having a great high school career at Sunrise Christian. He’s from San Antonio originally and is very well drilled. I anticipate him coming in and being able to play multiple positions on the perimeter and if we decide to go really small he would be a nightmare-type matchup for five men. He’s got a chance to be an impact player that we will be counting on for sure.”
K.J. ADAMS Rivals #85
SIGNED
6'7" | 220 LBS | PF | 2021
WESTLAKE HS, AUSTIN, TX
HOMETOWN: AUSTIN, TEXAS
The skinny:
Bill Self: "KJ is a jack of all trades. I think KJ is a big guard that can play inside. He’s definitely strong enough. He’s a physically gifted youngster that can defend the five too. KJ is a guy that can play with the ball in his hands. He can play without the ball. He can be an tremendous physical presence in the game and certainly he is well beyond his years in that regard. I look forward to coaching his versatility."
SYDNEY CURRY (no ranking, JUCO)
VERBAL COMMIT 11/26/2020
6'9" | 265 LBS | PF | 2021
JOHN A. LOGAN C.C., CARTERVILLE, IL
HOMETOWN: FORT WAYNE, INDIANA (Northrop HS)
The skinny:
"I was crying last night,” said Sydney Curry shortly after going public with his commitment. “Everybody kind of doubted me. I’m really overwhelmed. My decision to go to Kansas is a dream come true."
(NB: KU won't be commenting on Curry until he signs in April.)
From other sources...
Local Fort Wayne media describe him as a "ferocious" player (link) who averaged 13.5 pts and 8.3 rebounds per game last season at Logan CC.
There originally was some talk about his coming to KANSAS for the Spring semester, but I have not seen anything recently about this possibility. He would essentially be taking DeSousa's place a semester earlier than planned if he did.
High schoolers Zach Clemence and KJ Adams signed with the Jayhawks during the early signing period.
On Thanksgiving Day KANSAS added the commitment of JUCO big man Sydney Curry to fill the currently known available scholarships.
Here's an edited version of Shay's write up (see the above link for the original article)
ZACH CLEMENCE Rivals #35
SIGNED
6'10" | 218 LBS | PF | 2021
SUNRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, BEL AIRE, KS
HOMETOWN: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
The skinny:
“Zach is a 6-foot-10 youngster that can really shoot the ball," said Kansas head coach Bill Self. "We haven’t had anybody here like Zach that is truly a four that can maybe be the best shooter in a game... He’s having a great high school career at Sunrise Christian. He’s from San Antonio originally and is very well drilled. I anticipate him coming in and being able to play multiple positions on the perimeter and if we decide to go really small he would be a nightmare-type matchup for five men. He’s got a chance to be an impact player that we will be counting on for sure.”
K.J. ADAMS Rivals #85
SIGNED
6'7" | 220 LBS | PF | 2021
WESTLAKE HS, AUSTIN, TX
HOMETOWN: AUSTIN, TEXAS
The skinny:
Bill Self: "KJ is a jack of all trades. I think KJ is a big guard that can play inside. He’s definitely strong enough. He’s a physically gifted youngster that can defend the five too. KJ is a guy that can play with the ball in his hands. He can play without the ball. He can be an tremendous physical presence in the game and certainly he is well beyond his years in that regard. I look forward to coaching his versatility."
SYDNEY CURRY (no ranking, JUCO)
VERBAL COMMIT 11/26/2020
6'9" | 265 LBS | PF | 2021
JOHN A. LOGAN C.C., CARTERVILLE, IL
HOMETOWN: FORT WAYNE, INDIANA (Northrop HS)
The skinny:
"I was crying last night,” said Sydney Curry shortly after going public with his commitment. “Everybody kind of doubted me. I’m really overwhelmed. My decision to go to Kansas is a dream come true."
(NB: KU won't be commenting on Curry until he signs in April.)
From other sources...
Local Fort Wayne media describe him as a "ferocious" player (link) who averaged 13.5 pts and 8.3 rebounds per game last season at Logan CC.
There originally was some talk about his coming to KANSAS for the Spring semester, but I have not seen anything recently about this possibility. He would essentially be taking DeSousa's place a semester earlier than planned if he did.
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“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
A potential new Jayhawk commitment is commiting tomorrow (Saturday Dec 19, 2020) at 5:30 PM CT, and it *may* impact this year's recruiting class.
**** Kyle Cuffe, Jr. 2022 Rivals #78, 247Sports #84; no ESPN rating (ESPN currently listing only the top 60 for 2022).
He is a 6'2/173 SG from Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ who has cut his list to Kansas, Georgia, Kansas State, Pittsburgh, St. John’s, and Texas A&M (my second college, as some may recall).
His father Kyle Cuffe played for St John's from 2001-2004. (SportsReference.com stats)
Currently ranked #78 by Rivals Eric Bossi before he left (I don't know the details on that as of yet), the "new Bossi" Rob Cassidy has said "He'll likely slide up, though maybe not a ton simply because I have not had the chance to see him in person yet because of a global pandemic. I respect Bossi a ton and don't want to undo everything he's done without seeing the kid live. (Paysite link)
Shay Wildeboor, senior writer for JayhawkSlant on Rivals.com, expects that KANSAS will be his choice, and is wondering if Cuffe, Jr will reclassify to the 2021 class.
From Shay's writeup on JayhawkSlant:
Before narrowing his list of schools, Cuffe, Jr., in all, was considering scholarship offers from the likes of Kansas, Georgia, Kansas State, Pittsburgh, St. John’s, Texas A&M, Connecticut, Georgetown, Rutgers, Seton Hall, UCLA, and others. However, when the dust settled and Cuffe, Jr., was ready to narrow his list of schools, just six programs, Kansas, Georgia, Kansas State, Pittsburgh, St. John’s, and Texas A&M were left standing.
For me, I absolutely love his game --at least what I've seen. Cuffe, Jr., plays with a ton of energy and with a chip on his shoulder. He attacks the rim every chance he gets and can finish through contact. And when I say attacks the rim, I'm not just talking about layups/up-and-unders. This guy plays above the rim and loves to dunk whenever possible. Baseline dunks, dunks in transition, dunks driving down the lane, and everything else.
However, Cuffe, Jr., isn't just a dunker. He's got a nice outside shot and can hit the midrange jumper as well. I know a few of you have asked me about his ranking and, to be quite honest with you, I've got nothing to do with the rankings and I've got no idea why the decision was made to slot Cuffe, Jr., at No. 78 in the 2022 class rankings. Rivals.com, I believe, has him ranked higher than any other network at this time.
With that being said, I have a hard time believing that there are 78 better players in the 2022 class. I haven't seen a ton of video yet, so those that are responsible for updating the rankings might see things differently. Still, if Kansas does in fact land Kyle Cuffe, Jr., on Saturday, there is no doubt in my mind that Bill Self and the Jayhawks are getting a good one.
During a recent interview with Rivals.com, Cuffe, Jr., talked about four of the schools still remaining on his list.
On Kansas:
I love the history there. I love the history of Kansas and what Bill Self has to offer. I talk to Coach Self and Coach Norm Roberts on the daily. They let me know what I would bring to them and how much they value me. They also let me know how much I would value them.”
On Kansas State:
“Coach Bruce Weber is letting me know that I can be a top player on the roster right away. He says I can get there and play right now. I like hearing that a lot. Coach Shane [Southwell] is recruiting me a lot. I like him, but Coach Weber is also talking to me a lot.”
On St. John's:
“I like the coach. Coach Mike Anderson really showed me how well I fit that system and how much I can bring to the team. Then, my dad [Kyle Cuffe Sr.] also went there. So that’s part of it. I mean, it doesn’t matter to me in the way that I’m going to base my choice on it. It’s just one of the many things St. John's has to offer.”
On Georgia:
“Coach Tom Crean and Coach [John] Linehan have been telling me that I’d be a good fit. They say I play a little similar to Anthony Edwards in a way, so I’d fit perfectly in their system.”
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The young man looks like a winner, hope Bill & Company lands him!
**** Kyle Cuffe, Jr. 2022 Rivals #78, 247Sports #84; no ESPN rating (ESPN currently listing only the top 60 for 2022).
He is a 6'2/173 SG from Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ who has cut his list to Kansas, Georgia, Kansas State, Pittsburgh, St. John’s, and Texas A&M (my second college, as some may recall).
His father Kyle Cuffe played for St John's from 2001-2004. (SportsReference.com stats)
Currently ranked #78 by Rivals Eric Bossi before he left (I don't know the details on that as of yet), the "new Bossi" Rob Cassidy has said "He'll likely slide up, though maybe not a ton simply because I have not had the chance to see him in person yet because of a global pandemic. I respect Bossi a ton and don't want to undo everything he's done without seeing the kid live. (Paysite link)
Shay Wildeboor, senior writer for JayhawkSlant on Rivals.com, expects that KANSAS will be his choice, and is wondering if Cuffe, Jr will reclassify to the 2021 class.
From Shay's writeup on JayhawkSlant:
Before narrowing his list of schools, Cuffe, Jr., in all, was considering scholarship offers from the likes of Kansas, Georgia, Kansas State, Pittsburgh, St. John’s, Texas A&M, Connecticut, Georgetown, Rutgers, Seton Hall, UCLA, and others. However, when the dust settled and Cuffe, Jr., was ready to narrow his list of schools, just six programs, Kansas, Georgia, Kansas State, Pittsburgh, St. John’s, and Texas A&M were left standing.
For me, I absolutely love his game --at least what I've seen. Cuffe, Jr., plays with a ton of energy and with a chip on his shoulder. He attacks the rim every chance he gets and can finish through contact. And when I say attacks the rim, I'm not just talking about layups/up-and-unders. This guy plays above the rim and loves to dunk whenever possible. Baseline dunks, dunks in transition, dunks driving down the lane, and everything else.
However, Cuffe, Jr., isn't just a dunker. He's got a nice outside shot and can hit the midrange jumper as well. I know a few of you have asked me about his ranking and, to be quite honest with you, I've got nothing to do with the rankings and I've got no idea why the decision was made to slot Cuffe, Jr., at No. 78 in the 2022 class rankings. Rivals.com, I believe, has him ranked higher than any other network at this time.
With that being said, I have a hard time believing that there are 78 better players in the 2022 class. I haven't seen a ton of video yet, so those that are responsible for updating the rankings might see things differently. Still, if Kansas does in fact land Kyle Cuffe, Jr., on Saturday, there is no doubt in my mind that Bill Self and the Jayhawks are getting a good one.
During a recent interview with Rivals.com, Cuffe, Jr., talked about four of the schools still remaining on his list.
On Kansas:
I love the history there. I love the history of Kansas and what Bill Self has to offer. I talk to Coach Self and Coach Norm Roberts on the daily. They let me know what I would bring to them and how much they value me. They also let me know how much I would value them.”
On Kansas State:
“Coach Bruce Weber is letting me know that I can be a top player on the roster right away. He says I can get there and play right now. I like hearing that a lot. Coach Shane [Southwell] is recruiting me a lot. I like him, but Coach Weber is also talking to me a lot.”
On St. John's:
“I like the coach. Coach Mike Anderson really showed me how well I fit that system and how much I can bring to the team. Then, my dad [Kyle Cuffe Sr.] also went there. So that’s part of it. I mean, it doesn’t matter to me in the way that I’m going to base my choice on it. It’s just one of the many things St. John's has to offer.”
On Georgia:
“Coach Tom Crean and Coach [John] Linehan have been telling me that I’d be a good fit. They say I play a little similar to Anthony Edwards in a way, so I’d fit perfectly in their system.”
===============================================
The young man looks like a winner, hope Bill & Company lands him!
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The 2022 prospect picked KU today!
KUSports.com: Cuff commits
Tait:
There’s been talk about Cuffe Jr. reclassifying into the 2021 class and joining the Jayhawks next season. But nothing concrete is known about his plans as of yet. Cuffe Jr. chose KU over finalists Kansas State, St. John’s, Georgia, Pitt and Texas A&M.
KUSports.com: Cuff commits
Tait:
There’s been talk about Cuffe Jr. reclassifying into the 2021 class and joining the Jayhawks next season. But nothing concrete is known about his plans as of yet. Cuffe Jr. chose KU over finalists Kansas State, St. John’s, Georgia, Pitt and Texas A&M.
“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” ~Albert Einstein
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