Is KU gonna play competitive B-Ball this season?

[Archie F. Swin]

I don't pay any attention to college basketball from late April to December.

2010-11 Roster


No. Name Ht./Wt. Pos. Yr./Exp. Hometown/High School/Last College
15.... Johnson, Elijah.... 6-4/195.... Guard SO/1L.... Las Vegas, Nev./Cheyenne HS
40.... Juenemann, Jordan.... 6-3/195.... Guard JR/2L..... Hays, Kan./Hays HS
23.... Little, Mario 6-6/218.... Guard RS SR/1L.... Chicago, Ill./Washington HS/Chipola CC
12.... Morningstar, Brady.... 6-4/185.... Guard RS SR/3L.... Lawrence, Kan./Free State HS/New Hampton [NH] Prep
22.... Morris, Marcus.... 6-9/235.... Forward.... JR/2L Philadelphia, PA/Prep Charter HS/APEX Academy (NJ)
21.... Morris, Markieff.... 6-10/245.... Center.... JR/2L Philadelphia, Pa./Prep Charter HS/APEX Academy (NJ)
14.... Reed, Tyrel.... 6-3/193.... Guard SR/3L.... Burlington, Kan./Burlington HS
24.... Releford, Travis.... 6-5/207..... Guard RS SO/1L.... Kansas City, Mo./Bishop Miege HS
20.... Roberts, Niko.... 5-11/175.... Guard FR/HS.... Huntington, N.Y./Saint Anthony's HS
0.... Robinson, Thomas.... 6-9/237.... Forward.... SO/1L.... Washington, D.C./Brewster [N.H.] Academy
10.... Taylor, Tyshawn ....6-3/185 .....Guard JR/2L.... Hoboken, N.J./St. Anthony HS
2.... Teahan, Conner.... 6-5/212.... Guard SR/3L..... Leawood, Kan./Rockhurst HS
4 .....Wesley, Justin.... 6-8/200 ....Forward ....RS SO/TR.... Fort Worth, Texas/North Crowley HS/Lamar
5.... Withey, Jeff.... 7-0/235.... Center.... RS SO/1L ....San Diego, Calif./Horizon HS
11.... Woolridge, Royce ....6-3/182 .....Guard ....FR/HS.... Phoenix, Ariz./Sunnyslope HS

[Shogun]

Yes, easily.

[teedubya]

Where is Josh Selby on the roster?

[Shogun]

Where is Josh Selby on the roster?

Ineligible until proven innocent.

[teedubya]

Ineligible until proven innocent.

Dammit. Lew was supposed to "take care of that" before he left.

[Shogun]

He was also supposed to send me my season tickets!

[DaKCMan AP]

:(

Austin Rivers recruiting: Winter Park's Austin Rivers chops Gators off his final four

By Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel

As a 15-year-old coming out of his freshman year, Austin Rivers orally committed to Billy Donovan and Florida, saying nothing could be better than playing college basketball two hours from home for a program coming off two NCAA titles.

But much has changed in 26 months, with Rivers rising to No. 1 on national prospect charts and UF slipping to fourth in the SEC East last season. Rivers, a 6-foot-4 senior scoring machine for Class 6A state champ Winter Park, said he has chopped the Gators out of his final four and is down to Duke, North Carolina and Kansas.

Rivers' sister, Callie, is a UF senior volleyball standout, and Austin praised UF as "probably the best all-around college sports school, period." But he wants a hoops hotbed.

"The three schools on my list are the most prime time you can get," Rivers said. "Basketball is a huge tradition, and they're on ESPN all the time."

Duke coaches are scheduled to dine at the Rivers household Tuesday night, following home visits last week by UNC and Kansas.

Rivers, the son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, said he will decide after taking official visits to UNC (Oct. 8), Duke (Oct. 15) and Kansas (Oct. 22).

Read Buddy Collings' Varsity blog at orlandosentinel.com/varsityblog and e-mail him at bcollings@orlandosentinel.com.

[Shogun]

Rivers loves Paul Pierce. It will be KU

[Reerun_KC]

Most likely... They still are in the Big 12....

[|Zach|]

Competitive?

Yes.

My answer would have to be, "yes"

[Mr. Plow]

Rivers loves Paul Pierce. It will be KU


I believe he is a strong Duke lean.

[blaise]

So, the KU football season is officially done I guess.

[the Talking Can]

I'm pretty sure KU will suck...

[Mr. Plow]

So, the KU football season is officially done I guess.

Nah. But Late Night is coming up. Lots of big recruits coming in. Football & Basketball overlap.

[alnorth]

competitive? heh, you are funny. The real question will be, is this KU team capable of reaching the final four? We'll have to see how they play the non-con to get a better idea on that.

[the Talking Can]

Rivers loves Paul Pierce. It will be KU

he's going to Duke

[ChiTown]

Probably will be picked to win the Conference. How can you bet against them when they win it just about every year?

My Predicted Order of finish for the Top 5:

1. KU
2. KSU
3. Baylor
4. UT
5. MU
Just for kicks 6. aTm

[BWillie]

Sporting News ranked KU #4.

[DaKCMan AP]

I believe he is a strong Duke lean.

he's going to Duke

This. Coach K having the Team USA job is making Duke recruiting even easier.

[Pants]

If I'm a future NBA star and am not necessarily looking for a good education, there's no way I'm going to Duke. UNC and Kansas have hot women out the ass while Duke is probably the ugliest school in the nation overall. If I were in his situation, I'd be going to UCLA.

[the Talking Can]

This. Coach K having the Team USA job is making Duke recruiting even easier.

he's been penciled in at duke by every 'guru' and rumor for awhile...I would be surprised if he actually follows through with his visit to KU

but even if he does, no expects him to pass on Duke...

Doc and Self are friends...sounds more like a favor than anything

[Shogun]

Trust me, It will be KU, If I'm wrong. I'll buy a Matt Cassel Jersey.

[baitism]

Trust me, It will be KU, If I'm wrong. I'll buy a Matt Cassel Jersey.

We will not forget!

[ChiTown]

Trust me, It will be KU, If I'm wrong. I'll buy a Matt Cassel Jersey.

:LOL: Trust you? Who are you?

[Mr. Plow]

Trust me, It will be KU, If I'm wrong. I'll buy a Matt Cassel Jersey.

If you're right, I'll find the guy who is going to video tape himself trying to give himself a bj if the Chiefs go to the Superbowl and I'll have him make you up a special tape.

[Shogun]

:LOL: Trust you? Who are you?

Who are you?

If you're right, I'll find the guy who is going to video tape himself trying to give himself a bj if the Chiefs go to the Superbowl and I'll have him make you up a special tape.

:thumb:

[ChiTown]

Who are you?

I'm ChiTown, gawddamnit!:cuss:

[RockChalk]

Is the OP a serious question?

When has KU not played competitive basketball in the past 20 years? Given history, I'd slightly lean towards yes.

[Bambi]

Until someone beats them you have to favor Kansas.

Big 12 Champion:

2005 Kansas 12-4

2006 Kansas 13-3

2007 Kansas 14-2

2008 Kansas 13-3

2009 Kansas 14-2

2010 Kansas 15-1

[gblowfish]

You guys should be fine as long as you don't play a school with "North" as part of their school name.

[Bambi]

You guys should be fine as long as you don't play a school with "North" as part of their school name.

ya think?

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[|Zach|]

So, the KU football season is officially done I guess.

LMAO

[Pants]

LMAO

lol (http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=233092)

[rambleonthruthefog]

better question....when have they not been competitive?

[BWillie]

ya think?

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That was the greatest moment of my life.

"This game is..OVAH!"

Love it.

[Al Bundy]

Austin Rivers recruiting: Winter Park's Austin Rivers chops Gators off his final four

By Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel

As a 15-year-old coming out of his freshman year, Austin Rivers orally committed to Billy Donovan and Florida, saying nothing could be better than playing college basketball two hours from home for a program coming off two NCAA titles.

But much has changed in 26 months, with Rivers rising to No. 1 on national prospect charts and UF slipping to fourth in the SEC East last season. Rivers, a 6-foot-4 senior scoring machine for Class 6A state champ Winter Park, said he has chopped the Gators out of his final four and is down to Duke, North Carolina and Kansas.

Rivers' sister, Callie, is a UF senior volleyball standout, and Austin praised UF as "probably the best all-around college sports school, period." But he wants a hoops hotbed.

"The three schools on my list are the most prime time you can get," Rivers said. "Basketball is a huge tradition, and they're on ESPN all the time."

Duke coaches are scheduled to dine at the Rivers household Tuesday night, following home visits last week by UNC and Kansas.

Rivers, the son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, said he will decide after taking official visits to UNC (Oct. 8), Duke (Oct. 15) and Kansas (Oct. 22).

Read Buddy Collings' Varsity blog at orlandosentinel.com/varsityblog and e-mail him at bcollings@orlandosentinel.com. :(

I bet this kid and his "Handlers" are hard as hell to deal with.

[Al Bundy]

That was the greatest moment of my life.

"This game is..OVAH!"

Love it.

You must not have led a very eventful life.

[|Zach|]

That was the greatest moment of my life.


Yea?

[Bambi]

That was the greatest moment of my life.

"This game is..OVAH!"

Love it.

I was in the sportsbook at the Bellagio. Just came from dinner and walked in as that 3 went down. I've never seen so many pissed off people in my life. There were probably many 4 of us who had $$ on KU and we were loving it.

It's pretty clear to see why people hate KU when you're in a situation like that. Sometimes they are so unstoppable people have a hard time getting their head around it.

[Spott]

If I'm a future NBA star and am not necessarily looking for a good education, there's no way I'm going to Duke. UNC and Kansas have hot women out the ass while Duke is probably the ugliest school in the nation overall. If I were in his situation, I'd be going to UCLA.

I'm pretty sure there are plenty of hot chicks at every major university. Duke would just tend to have smarter ones with rich parents.

[Pants]

I'm not going to lie, that 2008 National Championship night was probably the greatest night of my life. It was better than losing my virginity, it was a better feeling than I have ever experienced, ever. Personal accomplishments feel great, but they're not shared with thousands of other people. That night was just so freaking ridiculously magical. The energy and the pure jubilation was PALPABLE on Mass street and everywhere else. The happiness was just overflowing from EVERYONE on the insanely crowded streets, it was like nothing else I have ever experienced.

I don't think it's possible to explain it. You have to experience it for yourself. All that emotional investment finally paid off for once in my life. And I have to say, it was well worth all the previous heartbreaks and depression-laden days. That shit paid off in SPADES.

The UNC game was pretty awesome too. Felt great.

[Pants]

I'm pretty sure there are plenty of hot chicks at every major university. Duke would just tend to have smarter ones with rich parents.

You've obviously never seen the "crowd shot" at the Cameron.

[Al Bundy]

I'm not going to lie, that 2008 National Championship night was probably the greatest night of my life. It was better than losing my virginity, it was a better feeling than I have ever experienced, ever. Personal accomplishments feel great, but they're not shared with thousands of other people. That night was just so freaking ridiculously magical. The energy and the pure jubilation was PALPABLE on Mass street and everywhere else. The happiness was just overflowing from EVERYONE on the insanely crowded streets, it was like nothing else I have ever experienced.

I don't think it's possible to explain it. You have to experience it for yourself. All that emotional investment finally paid off for once in my life. And I have to say, it was well worth all the previous heartbreaks and depression-laden days. That shit paid off in SPADES.

The UNC game was pretty awesome too. Felt great.

I celebrated a Superbowl victory with thousands of people in 2003, and it was a great feeling. But holding my 1st niece for the 1st time, losing my virginity and a few other things in my life were greater feelings, easily.

[Bambi]

I'm not going to lie, that 2008 National Championship night was probably the greatest night of my life. It was better than losing my virginity, it was a better feeling than I have ever experienced, ever. Personal accomplishments feel great, but they're not shared with thousands of other people. That night was just so freaking ridiculously magical. The energy and the pure jubilation was PALPABLE on Mass street and everywhere else. The happiness was just overflowing from EVERYONE on the insanely crowded streets, it was like nothing else I have ever experienced.

I don't think it's possible to explain it. You have to experience it for yourself. All that emotional investment finally paid off for once in my life. And I have to say, it was well worth all the previous heartbreaks and depression-laden days. That shit paid off in SPADES.

The UNC game was pretty awesome too. Felt great.


The Champ game was more of instant relief because the shot didn't win it, only extended the game. You knew right from the tip of OT that KU was going to win.

The UNC game was more fun for me personally in the situation I was in and it built such a feeling of confidence for the next game that I was a bit more into I have to say.

I love looking forward to the next game no matter what the situation.

That's why bowl wins for KU are great but kind of a bummer because you know that's the end of it.

[Brock]

I celebrated a Superbowl victory with thousands of people in 2003, and it was a great feeling. But holding my 1st niece for the 1st time, losing my virginity and a few other things in my life were greater feelings, easily.

You know incest is wrong, right?

[BWillie]

I'm not going to lie, that 2008 National Championship night was probably the greatest night of my life. It was better than losing my virginity, it was a better feeling than I have ever experienced, ever. Personal accomplishments feel great, but they're not shared with thousands of other people. That night was just so freaking ridiculously magical. The energy and the pure jubilation was PALPABLE on Mass street and everywhere else. The happiness was just overflowing from EVERYONE on the insanely crowded streets, it was like nothing else I have ever experienced.

I don't think it's possible to explain it. You have to experience it for yourself. All that emotional investment finally paid off for once in my life. And I have to say, it was well worth all the previous heartbreaks and depression-laden days. That shit paid off in SPADES.

The UNC game was pretty awesome too. Felt great.

I was just watching it at a local bar w/ some friends and it was still unreal. I really wish I was in Lawrence, but there was still energy everywhere. You can watch some youtube videos from even New York KU bars when Chalmers made that shot and I still get that tingling feeling down my spine.

[Al Bundy]

You know incest is wrong, right?

Uhhhmm yes.... but I love my 2 nieces more than anything.

[Pants]

I celebrated a Superbowl victory with thousands of people in 2003, and it was a great feeling. But holding my 1st niece for the 1st time, losing my virginity and a few other things in my life were greater feelings, easily.

One of my best friends just had a son a couple of months ago and I asked him if it was the greatest feeling in the world? We agreed after the KU win that was going to be the only greater feeling than the NC night. He confirmed our theory. Since I don't have kids yet, that win is still the best feeling I have ever experienced, however sad that might seem to the vast majority of people.

[sedated]

personally, the win over UNC was bigger and better than the championship win. but that's just a reflection of my pure unbridled hatred for that school, and a week of facing the possibility that ole huckleberry hound would knock us out of the F4.

to have both a tournament win over UNC and a championship happen the same year makes it even that much more special.

[DaKCMan AP]

I don't think it's possible to explain it. You have to experience it for yourself.

I experienced it 4 times @ Florida and a couple more if you include professional teams. I wouldn't classify any of them as the greatest night of my life.

[Pants]

I experienced it 4 times @ Florida and a couple more if you include professional teams. I wouldn't classify any of them as the greatest night of my life.

To each their own. You get as much out of it as you put in. It's pretty simple, really.

What was the greatest night of your life?

[DaKCMan AP]

To each their own. You get as much out of it as you put in. It's pretty simple, really.

What was the greatest night of your life?

Don't get me wrong, it was an Awesome evening, a huge celebration and party in the streets, and the first one was definitely better than the others. I'd have to think more to identify the single greatest night but I've had a lot of times that I can look back on with greater stories and fonder memories. I guess I'm lucky.

[Mr. Plow]

KU Orange Bowl, KU win over UNC & then the National Championship win were great. Had a blast for each game. But they don't even remotely compare to the birth of any of my 4 kids, or the day my daughter got out of the NICU, or the day my mom was released from the hospital. Not even close.

[Pants]

Don't get me wrong, it was an Awesome evening, a huge celebration and party in the streets, and the first one was definitely better than the others. I'd have to think more to identify the single greatest night but I've had a lot of times that I can look back on with greater stories and fonder memories. I guess I'm lucky.

I think our respective fandoms are just on different levels. Give me an example of something better than UF winning it all, it doesn't have to be the best ever. I'm pretty sure what you say is not going to make me go "oooh, yeah, I wish I could experience that" because I most likely have.

[Al Bundy]

I think our respective fandoms are just on different levels. Give me an example of something better than UF winning it all, it doesn't have to be the best ever. I'm pretty sure what you say is not going to make me go "oooh, yeah, I wish I could experience that" because I most likely have.

I think what he means is whole world isn't wrapped up in the University Of Florida..

[Pants]

KU Orange Bowl, KU win over UNC & then the National Championship win were great. Had a blast for each game. But they don't even remotely compare to the birth of any of my 4 kids, or the day my daughter got out of the NICU, or the day my mom was released from the hospital. Not even close.

Yeap, like I said, these would be the only things better for me, so far.

[DaKCMan AP]

I think our respective fandoms are just on different levels. Give me an example of something better than UF winning it all, it doesn't have to be the best ever. I'm pretty sure what you say is not going to make me go "oooh, yeah, I wish I could experience that" because I most likely have.

I look back on my graduation night as Valedictorian with greater memories and a true sense of personal accomplishment. Going back further, my Bar Mitzvah day and night was better than UF winning it all.

[Pants]

I think what he means is whole world isn't wrapped up in the University Of Florida..

kewl bro

[Pants]

I look back on my graduation night as Valedictorian with greater memories and a true sense of personal accomplishment. Going back further, my Bar Mitzvah day and night was better than UF winning it all.

Like I said, personal accomplishments are great and they feel amazing. The purest of pure jubilation still wasn't there for me like it was on that April night in 2008. Can't really identify with Bar Mitzvah, though.

[Al Bundy]

I will say the Buccaneers winning the superbowl is definitely top 5 without a doubt. Just more personal accomplishments. Like buying my 1st house, opening my own business, things of that nature. But UCF has never won anything major so I can't really comment on how I would feel.

[Hug it Out Dan]

I expect KU to win another Big12 title.

I don't really expect them to make it past sweet 16 though. They may not even get there.

But, 2011-12 season if Marcus Morris stays and doesn't leave for the NBA early, KU should make another Final 4 run IMO.

But this upcoming season, I predict anywhere from 23-27 wins, 5-9 losses.

[kstater]

We'll find out how good they are when late night airs on ESP....oh wait

[Planetman]

When was the last year KU wasn't "competitive?"

[Bearcat]

So, the KU football season is officially done I guess.

No, there's more than one sport at Kansas and through the miracle of threads we can create separate conversations for the ones we like.

UNO hockey is starting soon, too, I'm also willing to talk about that... and speaking of UNO, they got their ass beat by NWMSU last weekend.

See how that works?

[Mr. Plow]

No, there's more than one sport at Kansas and through the miracle of threads we can create separate conversations for the ones we like.

UNO hockey is starting soon, too, I'm also willing to talk about that... and speaking of UNO, they got their ass beat by NWMSU last weekend.

See how that works?


So, what you're saying is that you've already given up on KU Football and KU Basketball. You're not much of a fan.....:p

[Bearcat]

So, what you're saying is that you've already given up on KU Football and KU Basketball. You're not much of a fan.....:p

Avila University Eagles Women's Volleyball FTMFW!!!!!

[Reerun_KC]

Just got the schedule for Oklahoma Christian University Mens and Womens basketball... Since my daughter is cheering at OCU, I cant help but not be excited about watching this school.

[Reerun_KC]

Dang I guess I have given up on KU sports...

I am one of those fans that dont really care about KU football anymore /billay.....

[Lzen]

Wow, some of you guys.... :shake:


I would say that KU championship was the best sports event in my life. But far from the greatest life event overall. That would go to things like my wedding, each birth of my children, etc.

[ChiTown]

Wow, some of you guys.... :shake:


I would say that KU championship was the best sports event in my life. But far from the greatest life event overall. That would go to things like my wedding, each birth of my children, etc.

The birth of my kids - hands down. To this day, I can't even put into words the ranges of emotion I felt watching those 2 boys enter the world. Everything else, and I sincerely mean this, is a distant 2nd to that.

[Reerun_KC]

The birth of my kids - hands down. To this day, I can't even put into words the ranges of emotion I felt watching those 2 boys enter the world. Everything else, and I sincerely mean this, is a distant 2nd to that.

The NC was great, but not as great as watching my daughter and son being born...

Those are life changing events.....

[Mr. Plow]

I would say that KU championship was the best sports event in my life.

I'll agree with that. It was the first time I was invested into a sports team that it didn't end in a feeling of total failure. I was around for the 88 championship, but wasn't as invested in that team.

[DaKCMan AP]

Just got the schedule for Oklahoma Christian University Mens and Womens basketball... Since my daughter is cheering at OCU, I cant help but not be excited about watching this school.

Do they wear uniforms like this?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__3MJzXBPUNw/SY8j3-V0zyI/AAAAAAAABqs/JQnsEmUijno/s320/cheerleaders+highschool+1955.jpg

[Reerun_KC]

Do they wear uniforms like this?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__3MJzXBPUNw/SY8j3-V0zyI/AAAAAAAABqs/JQnsEmUijno/s320/cheerleaders+highschool+1955.jpg

:doh!:

How did you guess?

[Saulbadguy]

Like I said, personal accomplishments are great and they feel amazing. The purest of pure jubilation still wasn't there for me like it was on that April night in 2008. Can't really identify with Bar Mitzvah, though.

Bar Mitzvah was fucking hard. Had to memorize how to read tons of hebrew shit, and not only read it, but "chant" it correctly.

[Saulbadguy]

Just got the schedule for Oklahoma Christian University Mens and Womens basketball... Since my daughter is cheering at OCU, I cant help but not be excited about watching this school.

You just slipped up. Big time.

[Pants]

Bar Mitzvah was ****ing hard. Had to memorize how to read tons of hebrew shit, and not only read it, but "chant" it correctly.

Yeah, but then you're magically proclaimed a man. Was it worth it?

[Lzen]

You just slipped up. Big time.

Lol, I missed that. Good catch.

[Saulbadguy]

Yeah, but then you're magically proclaimed a man. Was it worth it?

I got $500 out of the deal to piss away. To a 13 year old, that was an unfathomable amount of money.

[Pants]

You just slipped up. Big time.

Not the kids, SAUL! Leave the kids out of this! Noooooo!

[Hug it Out Dan]

When was the last year KU wasn't "competitive?"

99-00 was about the ugliest season I can remember watching Kansas basketball.

Ryan Robertson
Lester Earl
Kenny Gregory
Eric Chenowith


yuck......

[Chiefs Pantalones]

lol are we gonna be competitive? That's funny.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Does a bear shit in the woods?

[Ceej]

One time I got head from a married chick -- that was a pretty good night.


But, I get what you're saying Metro.

[Reerun_KC]

You just slipped up. Big time.
I'm not worried now Saul. She is of legal age and your prime age group is between 10 and 13 years of age. She is safe from u now.

[Mr. Plow]

Trust me, It will be KU, If I'm wrong. I'll buy a Matt Cassel Jersey.


You might started looking for a good deal on your jersey.....


From Austin Rivers Diary:

What’s up world! It’s been a while, but I’ve been busy with all of these coaches coming in for in-home visits. It wasn’t tiring at all talking to the coaches. I loved it. I mean, at the end of the day I’ve got three of the greatest coaches in the game coming to my house and having dinner with me! They’re just talking to me about how much they want me to come and play for them and that’s definitely cool.


The tiring part is when I had to do all of the interviews. I know that comes with the territory, but I’m just glad I can relax. I’m chillin’ now.


First, UNC came in. I met Coach (Roy) Williams at the front door. I think he came in some sort of nice Cadillac car. The meeting was really cool! We fed them ribs and fried chicken, potatoes, green beans and lemon cake. My mom can REALLY cook! Hmm … I’m trying to think of who ate the most … To be honest, they all ate their plate. I think they liked it because they ate everything. Coach Williams really laid out where he saw me fitting into his system and they did their presentation. I got to see DVDs and they said that they could see me coming in and running the show. Obviously, I’m gonna have to work for it, but they said that I’m a player that can come in and make a big impact right away. I liked it. Coach Williams is a really cool guy. When they left they just said that they’d see me in a few weeks on my visit and that was it.


Kansas came next. This was my first time meeting Coach (Danny) Manning and Coach (Bill) Self. We switched it up for dinner. My mom made lasagna. That’s my favorite and everybody really liked it. Their presentation was similar to UNC’s. Honestly, it was really chill and relaxed. We talked about the NBA and the lockout and who is the best player they’ve ever seen and all of that stuff. Then at the end of the conversation, Coach Self talked about how he saw me fitting into his system. It was similar to UNC. He said that he sees me as an immediate impact player. It was a really good visit! I really enjoyed getting a chance to meet them.


With both UNC and Kansas it was a little different than Duke because I’m getting to know those schools. I already know Duke really well. I really enjoyed forming a relationship with Coach Williams and Coach Self.


When Duke came, it was kinda like old friends coming to the house. Duke had a driver outside. I think they were in a Lincoln. It was Coach K and Coach (Chris) Collins. We served them the same kind of food that we served UNC. It was sooo good we had it again! They loved it! And Coach K had like seven glasses of lemonade, so that was pretty funny. Then Coach K and Coach Collins laid out their vision for me. They didn’t compare me to any former players, but they did talk about the freedom that Jay Williams had when he was there. They felt like I was the kind of player that could have that type of freedom in their system. They said they trusted me to play off of my instincts. I really liked that!


You know what was cool: All of the coaches that came in were sporting championship rings. Coach K even had his USA ring on and that was real nice! Those national title rings were REALLY nice, though. They were beautiful. I’ve gotta get one!


I ended up texting my boy Kyrie Irving (Duke), but we didn’t even talk about the visit. We were talking about Mike Posner. Kyrie’s my boy, so we talk all the time. I also talk to players from UNC. Like I know P.J. Hairston, Kendall Marshall and Reggie Bullock, and I know Harrison Barnes a little too. I don’t have anyone at Kansas that I really talk to like that.
Now the next step is the visits. I’m really looking for the same thing at every school. I just want to see how they roll! I want to see what it’s like to go there when school is in session. I want a glimpse of the life.
Like I said, I’m still building a relationship with UNC and Kansas so that will all be new, but I think even at Duke it will be kind of new. I’ve only been there when the students weren’t there and now I’m coming for “Countdown to Craziness” and I KNOW that’s gonna be just crazy with them coming off the title and everything. So they’re all gonna be the same and I’m really looking forward to it! I’m definitely gonna take all three visits for sure.


The other thing I wanted to mention was that, obviously, I recently dropped Florida off of my list. That was hard to do. I have so much respect for Coach (Billy) Donovan and that whole staff. They were the first school that I fell in love with, and the only school that I committed to. I just felt like it wasn’t right for me, but they have a great program over there. And a lot of players will succeed there. I just felt like for my career it was best that I go elsewhere.


Well, that’s all for now everybody. Check back, though, because I’m gonna do a diary after each of my official visits! I appreciate you guys reading. Until next time!

[Lzen]

That doesn't sound like an endorsement for anybody as of yet. Sounds like he already has a good relationship with Duke. But I wouldn't say that he has decided on Duke. He wants to visit UNC and KU. Good stuff.

[Mr. Plow]

That doesn't sound like an endorsement for anybody as of yet. Sounds like he already has a good relationship with Duke. But I wouldn't say that he has decided on Duke. He wants to visit UNC and KU. Good stuff.

He's been a strong Duke lean for awhile now. If he ends up at KU, I'll sit on my couch and shit myself. If he ends up at UNC, I'll sit on your couch and shit myself.

[Lzen]

He's been a strong Duke lean for awhile now. If he ends up at KU, I'll sit on my couch and shit myself. If he ends up at UNC, I'll sit on your couch and shit myself.

No, no. You don't have to do that. :spock:

[Mr. Plow]

No, no. You don't have to do that. :spock:

Sure I do. You'll appreciate it after the fact....I promise. :D

[|Zach|]

I am hearing from some folks in that know that KU fans need to brace themselves about bad news on Selby...

[Mr. Plow]

I am hearing from some folks in that know that KU fans need to brace themselves about bad news on Selby...

I've been somewhat preparing for it.

[Saulbadguy]

I am hearing from some folks in that know that KU fans need to brace themselves about bad news on Selby...

Same. I'm guessing KU will win the appeal and Selby will be suspended for 6-8 games. I doubt the report is true, though.

[Pants]

Same. I'm guessing KU will win the appeal and Selby will be suspended for 6-8 games. I doubt the report is true, though.

What happened to Wall last year? His issues were academic, right? I know he missed a couple games.

[sedated]

What happened to Wall last year? His issues were academic, right? I know he missed a couple games.

Selby's aren't academic; he's in class. Its an eligibility issue.

[Pants]

Selby's aren't academic; he's in class. Its an eligibility issue.

Thanks, man, I know that, though. I was asking about the reasons John Wall was suspended for 2 games.

[BWillie]

I am hearing from some folks in that know that KU fans need to brace themselves about bad news on Selby...

This rumor is coming from a newly registered board member on the Shiver website. I wouldn't place much stock in it.

[BWillie]

What happened to Wall last year? His issues were academic, right? I know he missed a couple games.

Wall's wasn't academic either. He was suspended and told to pay back the improper benefits he received on visits among other things.

[Pants]

Wall's wasn't academic either. He was suspended and told to pay back the improper benefits he received on visits among other things.

Thanks. That's good to know.

[Mr. Laz]

from what i understand, Selby didn't do anything wrong and neither did KU.

This is about Tennessee,Selby and whether the NCAA wants to send a message using Selby.

[Pants]

from what i understand, Selby didn't do anything wrong and neither did KU.

This is about Tennessee,Selby and whether the NCAA wants to send a message using Selby.

No, Tennessee is a completely separate issue. NCAA is investigating Selby's relationship with Robert Frazier.

[Mr. Laz]

No, Tennessee is a completely separate issue. NCAA is investigating Selby's relationship with Robert Frazier.
crap... didn't know that there was 2 separate issues.

[Mr. Laz]

btw - on 810 they just said that Selby has been ok'd to be on scholarship and to practice but hadn't cleared Selby to play games.

don't know WTF that means ...

i mean if you can practice with the team and be on scholarship then it's only a matter of when, not if, he is cleared to played imo.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Self put out a release on Selby. I'm on my phone or I would link it. He said there is no news.

[Pants]

crap... didn't know that there was 2 separate issues.

The Tennessee issue is only an issue for Bruce Pearl and his respective school. It doesn't apply to KU or Selby in any way, shape or form. It's been about Frazier from the start, bro.

[sedated]

btw - on 810 they just said that Selby has been ok'd to be on scholarship and to practice but hadn't cleared Selby to play games.

don't know WTF that means ...

I think that's been the case for a while now.

[Bambi]

btw - on 810 they just said that Selby has been ok'd to be on scholarship and to practice but hadn't cleared Selby to play games.

don't know WTF that means ...

i mean if you can practice with the team and be on scholarship then it's only a matter of when, not if, he is cleared to played imo.

810 is usually wrong on most of the things they report

[ArrowheadHawk]

810 is usually wrong on most of the things they report

They are right on this though.

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2010/sep/24/bill-self-releases-statement-about-josh-selby/

[Mr. Plow]

Trust me, It will be KU, If I'm wrong. I'll buy a Matt Cassel Jersey.


I'd say go with the XL.



http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5632647


Austin Rivers commits to Duke

Shooting guard Austin Rivers (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=54160), the No. 1-ranked player in the recruiting class of 2011, has committed to Duke, according to his high school coach.

Rivers, who at one time was committed to Florida, is a highly sought-after playmaker from Winter Park, Fla. He revealed his college plans Thursday, Winter Park coach David Bailey said.

Rivers broke the news to Kansas coach Bill Self and North Carolina's Roy Williams, the coaches of two of Rivers' top three choices, on Thursday morning. Rivers canceled the remainder of his campus visits, including one he was planning to take to North Carolina this weekend.

"He picked Duke because of [Mike Krzyzewski] and his staff," Bailey said. "There is a ton of tradition at Duke, and it was the best place for him from a basketball and academic standpoint."

Rivers' father, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, said Thursday that his son's commitment has not been finalized.

"He's leaning [toward Duke] and most likely he'll commit in the next couple days," Rivers said. "But it's not official, yet. I'll wait and let him do it."

The 6-foot-4, 189-pound Rivers could have an immediate impact once he gets to Cameron in Duke's up-tempo, fast-breaking style of play. He is a prolific scorer, has range out to 28 feet and an excellent mid-range game. He uses the jab-step as well as seasoned pros, can finish through contact when attacking the basket and has the best NBA-level floater over bigs of any player in the high school or college ranks.

When teams adjust to try to stop Rivers, he is able to easily convert into a playmaker for his teammates using his vision and passing skills.
Duke already has the No. 7-ranked class in the country, led by ESPNU 100 shooting guard Michael Gbinije (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=67011) (Chester, Va./Benedictine), but by landing Rivers the Blue Devils are sure to at least jump into the top five.

[Hug it Out Dan]

I'd say go with the XL..

ROFL You have to own a Cassel jersey.

[BWillie]

I'd say go with the XL.



http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5632647


Austin Rivers commits to Duke

Shooting guard Austin Rivers (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=54160), the No. 1-ranked player in the recruiting class of 2011, has committed to Duke, according to his high school coach.

Rivers, who at one time was committed to Florida, is a highly sought-after playmaker from Winter Park, Fla. He revealed his college plans Thursday, Winter Park coach David Bailey said.

Rivers broke the news to Kansas coach Bill Self and North Carolina's Roy Williams, the coaches of two of Rivers' top three choices, on Thursday morning. Rivers canceled the remainder of his campus visits, including one he was planning to take to North Carolina this weekend.

"He picked Duke because of [Mike Krzyzewski] and his staff," Bailey said. "There is a ton of tradition at Duke, and it was the best place for him from a basketball and academic standpoint."

Rivers' father, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, said Thursday that his son's commitment has not been finalized.

"He's leaning [toward Duke] and most likely he'll commit in the next couple days," Rivers said. "But it's not official, yet. I'll wait and let him do it."

The 6-foot-4, 189-pound Rivers could have an immediate impact once he gets to Cameron in Duke's up-tempo, fast-breaking style of play. He is a prolific scorer, has range out to 28 feet and an excellent mid-range game. He uses the jab-step as well as seasoned pros, can finish through contact when attacking the basket and has the best NBA-level floater over bigs of any player in the high school or college ranks.

When teams adjust to try to stop Rivers, he is able to easily convert into a playmaker for his teammates using his vision and passing skills.
Duke already has the No. 7-ranked class in the country, led by ESPNU 100 shooting guard Michael Gbinije (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=67011) (Chester, Va./Benedictine), but by landing Rivers the Blue Devils are sure to at least jump into the top five.

Coach K's visibility in the NBA game by coaching the FIBA and Olympic team is doing wonders for his recruiting. Smart guy