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Chris007

2023 SF/PF Mackenzie Mgbako to INDI-F’N-ANA

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5 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

They have a personal connection to Louisville.  And Kansas is just plain hard to beat unless the roster is jammed up/filled.  Probably still a hugely uphill battle for us, and with the Ledlum stuff we are probably a little late???

Jaylen Tyson has a visit planned for Kansas this weekend.   6'7" wing, ranked 36th in the 2021 class.  Averaged 10.7 points and 6.1 rebounds in 29 minutes per game at Texas Tech.  Good shooter, shot 40% from three (43 of 107).  If he were to commit to Kansas and Mgako is looking to go somewhere looking to be a 3, that would be helpful for IU's cause.

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3 hours ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

This is the level of player we should consistently be recruiting and landing. Hope they can get him. 

I don't have high hopes, but yes this is the caliber of player we should be going after.

I like Cupps and Newton but they should rounding out a class that has a player like this, not the only players in the class.

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32 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Louisville can likely put together a massive NIL package. 

I know this is the world we live in now. And I don't blame the kids one bit for trying to cash in on the stupidity that is college basketball today. It's not their fault and if I were them I'd do the same thing. But what this sport has become sickens me.

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6 minutes ago, cthomas said:

I know this is the world we live in now. And I don't blame the kids one bit for trying to cash in on the stupidity that is college basketball today. It's not their fault and if I were them I'd do the same thing. But what this sport has become sickens me.

 

 

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15 hours ago, Bowhunter said:

Wonder what order visits will be in

Read from another site that St. John's is this weekend, IU is end of next week (maybe the weekend). The other two are unknown as far as officially set dates. Some have speculated that he will go St. Johns, to Louisville, to IU, then Kansas. Louisville board is where that came from. They also think if that is the schedule and he leaves Louisville without committing and makes it to the IU official, that their chances go way down. 

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5 minutes ago, jbeaman9 said:

Read from another site that St. John's is this weekend, IU is end of next week (maybe the weekend). The other two are unknown as far as officially set dates. Some have speculated that he will go St. Johns, to Louisville, to IU, then Kansas. Louisville board is where that came from. They also think if that is the schedule and he leaves Louisville without committing and makes it to the IU official, that their chances go way down. 

If I was a UL fan I'd like the chances of getting him.  Lead recruiter for Duke is there now and they have some money.

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2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

More worried about KU than UL. 

My question, how many open spots does Kansas currently have? I understand more room can always be made.

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40 minutes ago, jbeaman9 said:

Read from another site that St. John's is this weekend, IU is end of next week (maybe the weekend). The other two are unknown as far as officially set dates. Some have speculated that he will go St. Johns, to Louisville, to IU, then Kansas. Louisville board is where that came from. They also think if that is the schedule and he leaves Louisville without committing and makes it to the IU official, that their chances go way down. 

They’ve all got perfectly legit, but pretty different, pitches. From a purely basketball/development perspective, IU’s may be the best. But, St John’s has the face of the program Renaissance/Pitino angle, U of L has a bunch of money and his lead recruiter from Duke and KU’s  KU. Sure of 1 thing: None of “The campus felt like home” crap on this one. His choice will make his priorities pretty clear. And I don’t mean that critically.

 

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12 minutes ago, jbeaman9 said:

My question, how many open spots does Kansas currently have? I understand more room can always be made.

They’d have room. The question would be fit. They’ve got Elmarko Jackson, Chris Johnson and Marcus Adams coming in, and those kids are all shot hunters. The reason Mgbako de-committed from Duke is because with a couple of returnees with what they have coming in the roster got kind of stuffed. I’m sure he’s looking for minutes and a lead role in the offense. IU has a great pitch on those points.

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Isn't Louisville going to suck again next year? Their best player transferred to Arkansas.

I know money talks, but showcasing your talent on a winning team while getting paid would have to trump an even bigger payday on an awful team. I'd understand if he felt differently though.

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8 minutes ago, Banksyrules said:

I’m not saying I know his mindset but the only reason he left Duke was because of lack of playing time. That’s what the word is here. 

playing time, or offensive role?  Duke is certain to spread the scoring around next season but I can't I don't envision he would have had trouble getting on the court.

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