2013 Recruiting Thread

[Marino]

I read that UNC was the frontrunner for Randle. Hope it's not true, of all the guys in this class he's the one I want the most! From the clips I've seen, he's Terrence Jones with a non-stop motor.

There isn't a frontrunner yet for Randle. There about 20 teams he is interested in.

[Sportsbuck]

Re: 2013 Recruiting Thread

Amedeo Della Valle commits to Ohio State.

[gcabaltica]

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Randle would be a great get. But if there are any classes to not be worried about, it's the 2013 class. The class is absolutely loaded and UK will get theirs.

I think the Harrison twins are the big overall get for 2013 for any team and UK is in the drivers seat. Noel was a real distraction for top programs that were trying to distribute frontcourt attention between Parker, Noel and Randle, but since Noel reclassified and committed to UK, Calipari has just now really started putting the screws down on Randle and Parker and it seems to be working. Randle seems re-invigorated at the prospect of playing for Calipari as was posted by Rivals. Remember that after being considered a heavy UK lean, Randle then immedietely cooled-off on UK when Calipari opted to attend 2 of Noel's games on consecutive weekends last year.

Do I think Calipari can reel in Parker and Randle? They willl likely make late 2013 spring decisions and it will come down to who UK loses to the NBA. A way to early prediction is that Noel, Polythress. and Bennett, if he commits, will be gone. Wiltjer, Harrow, Beckam, Goodwin will return, therefore UK will most likely get one, maybe both and most certainly will get the Harrison Twins.

Another UK reload!!

[redsrule]

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I think the Harrison twins are the big overall get for 2013 for any team and UK is in the drivers seat. Noel was a real distraction for top programs that were trying to distribute frontcourt attention between Parker, Noel and Randle, but since Noel reclassified and committed to UK, Calipari has just now really started putting the screws down on Randle and Parker and it seems to be working. Randle seems re-invigorated at the prospect of playing for Calipari as was posted by Rivals. Remember that after being considered a heavy UK lean, Randle then immedietely cooled-off on UK when Calipari opted to attend 2 of Noel's games on consecutive weekends last year.

Do I think Calipari can reel in Parker and Randle? They willl likely make late 2013 spring decisions and it will come down to who UK loses to the NBA. A way to early prediction is that Noel, Polythress. and Bennett, if he commits, will be gone. Wiltjer, Harrow, Beckam, Goodwin will return, therefore UK will most likely get one, maybe both and most certainly will get the Harrison Twins.

Another UK reload!!

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

[Mo]

Re: 2013 Recruiting Thread

Parker is Illinois bound unless something drastic happens

[wildcatchild]

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Parker is Illinois bound unless something drastic happens

This is the first I've heard of Parker being an Illinois lean. Although, with UK in the final two for Troy Williams, it makes sense. Really like Parker though, he has a Paul Pierce/Carmelo Anthony type game.

[gcabaltica]

Re: 2013 Recruiting Thread

Parker is Illinois bound unless something drastic happens

Had Illini retained Webber, or hired Parker's HS Coach to replace him, there chances would increase. But now, it would be a suprise. Duke is probably the unofficial leader with UK closing fast

[TheBrothers24]

Re: 2013 Recruiting Thread

With Hicks & Britt already signed, I'm cautiously optimistic we can get 1 of the two between Williams & Randle. Getting both would be great but I know that's beyond a long shot. I honestly would not care which on of the two we got because both would bring something much needed to our team. Just get one Roy lol

Also has Nate King given any hints as to where he is interested in?

[BunnyHardaway]

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According to Dave Telep, Duke has recently extended an offer to 4* SG Allerik Freeman.

[Mo]

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Had Illini retained Webber, or hired Parker's HS Coach to replace him, there chances would increase. But now, it would be a suprise. Duke is probably the unofficial leader with UK closing fast

I'm going to guess you are a Duke Fan? If so get new sources, Living in the Chicago area, Jabari Parker and Duke doesnt come up at all.

It's UK and Illinois, And then everyone else.

[Marino]

According to Dave Telep, Duke has recently extended an offer to 4* SG Allerik Freeman.

So have about 10 other teams.

[TheBrothers24]

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I'm going to guess you are a Duke Fan? If so get new sources, Living in the Chicago area, Jabari Parker and Duke doesnt come up at all.

It's UK and Illinois, And then everyone else.

Please let this be true so Troy Williams will come to us.

[BunnyHardaway]

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Add Ishmael Wainright to the list of players Duke has offered that they won't get.

[gcabaltica]

Re: 2013 Recruiting Thread

Add Ishmael Wainright to the list of players Duke has offered that they won't get.

Duke will get theirs. Trust me when I say this, the transfer epidemic, unless curbed somehow, will change the landscape of recruiting from here on out. Mzz is gearing up to fill nearly all of its slots next year with Transfers. Oriaki was just the first. Weatherspoon from OhSt., Mark Lyons from Murray st., and Gbinjie will be the next big transfers somewhere.

Except for the very tip-top 5-stars, transfers could very likely be bigger gets than recruits. Calipari again recognized this early, UK's harrow is a better PG than any in the '13 recruiting class, and because he rotates players in and out so quick, 1-2 years of eligibility means nothing. If Harrow has a star season and gets NBA ready in a year, and he was probably better Teague by all accounts and rumors during UK practices, it will cause a huge influx of transfers in '14.

[IlliniM1ke]

Re: 2013 Recruiting Thread

Parker is Illinois bound unless something drastic happens

Had Illini retained Webber, or hired Parker's HS Coach to replace him, there chances would increase. But now, it would be a suprise. Duke is probably the unofficial leader with UK closing fast

I'm going to guess you are a Duke Fan? If so get new sources, Living in the Chicago area, Jabari Parker and Duke doesnt come up at all.

It's UK and Illinois, And then everyone else.

I don't think he is close to a lock for Illinois, I hope you're right and had we kept Weber I think he would have been (he was very close with Weber), not sure now though.

I don't think he'll go to Duke, I don't think it will be UK either, Michigan State would be the likely destination if he were to decide soon IMO. Legendary coach, great basketball tradition, can win a championship there, not so far away from Chicago that his dad can get to his home games without flying.

I think Illinois has a chance and the longer he waits to pull the trigger the better it gets IMO but MSU is a much bigger player in his recruitment than most seem to think and if he goes somewhere that isn't Illinois my money is on Michigan State.