(2021) PF Trey Kaufman to Purdue

[Honkyman 1,670]

If Archie refused to "promise" Kaufman a 3-spot. it wouldn't have been because he is confident of his current roster. Coaches recruit the best players available (who they think they get) irrespective of who they already have on roster which is why Archie is recruiting 6'-4" guard Aminu Mohammed even though IU has guards Franklin, Galloway, Leal, Lander, and Phinisee.

[mdn82 25,510]

14 minutes ago, Honkyman said:

If Archie refused to "promise" Kaufman a 3-spot. it wouldn't have been because he is confident of his current roster. Coaches recruit the best players available (who they think they get) irrespective of who they already have on roster which is why Archie is recruiting 6'-4" guard Aminu Mohammed even though IU has guards Franklin, Galloway, Leal, Lander, and Phinisee.

True.  Then by your logic wouldn’t that already say something on how Archie views him as a 3 versus what we have?

[Honkyman 1,670]

Some on this board are making it seem like Archie pushed Kaufman away from IU. That is  ridiculous. Kaufman was Archie's top priority in this recruiting class. Archie undoubtedly did everything possible to land Kaufman, his top priority but didn't succeed. It is disappointing but it is the world of recruiting. 

[jk34 1,105]

2 hours ago, Honkyman said:

Some on this board are making it seem like Archie pushed Kaufman away from IU. That is  ridiculous. Kaufman was Archie's top priority in this recruiting class. Archie undoubtedly did everything possible to land Kaufman, his top priority but didn't succeed. It is disappointing but it is the world of recruiting. 

Absolutely agree on Kaufman being top target after Lander reclassed!

I believe Archie,and all of IU nation, wanted him. My perspective was, Kaufman wanted a promise of playing the 3,and Archie probably told him that stretch 4 would be more of a need looking forward.

Definitely don't think Archie pushed him away.

I have high hopes, Jerome will be that multidimensional, multi position player, we're desperately needing on the wing, or small 4.

[Brass Cannon 24,222]

i will say that in Archies defense if he was going to miss on a key guy. 2021 was the year to do it.  Thanks to every player in 2020 getting an extra year of eligibility.  
 

“Oh you missed that stud recruit in 21, no problem just invite that senior to stay an extra year”

[Trish 11,505]

The Sun came up the very next day.

We're a football school thanks to Tom Crean and most importantly, Tom Allen!

 

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