I just read espn's recruiting insider ,and it reads, Barnes will make his Annoucement on the 12th of this month and appears that it will be a battle between the two schools , that reside on tabacco road that get his services next fall? Now iv been following his recruitment for some time,and always thought.. Duke might be a slight favorite over KU,My question is, does anyone have have any insight too unc being right there with duke as his two favorites? And does it appear that Kansas is now a long shot too landing him?
Not only that but barnse is an extreamly inteligent kid and academics is a major part of his choice. that is one of things atracting barnse to the dukies
I will be in absolute shock if he doesn't pick Duke. He has Duke written all over him. If Duke lands him, they are going to be a tough ass team to beat.
Duke is out according to a couple different sources. Right now it appears to be a 2 horse race between Kansas and North Carolina and unfortunately for us UNC may be the one to beat. Barnes is tough to read because he doesn't drop too many hints about his recruiting to anyone but a couple of normally reliable sources (theshiver and memphisroar) both concur that Duke is most likely out and that UNC has a slight edge over Kansas.
Not only that but barnse is an extreamly inteligent kid and academics is a major part of his choice. that is one of things atracting barnse to the dukies That is just plain blasphemy, doesn't this kid realize it's almost 2010? What happened to the years when men were men and sheep were sheep?
Duke is out according to a couple different sources. Right now it appears to be a 2 horse race between Kansas and North Carolina and unfortunately for us UNC may be the one to beat. Barnes is tough to read because he doesn't drop too many hints about his recruiting to anyone but a couple of normally reliable sources (theshiver and memphisroar) both concur that Duke is most likely out and that UNC has a slight edge over Kansas
I gotta tell ya Shoe, Im shocked about that. I was completely sold that Barnes was going to Duke.
Alec, tell me about it. I've basically just been under the impression he was headed to Duke and after reading his recruiting diary blog I was even more certain. He seemed focused more on them than anyone else, using the word "we" a lot when referring to meals with the players in Durham. Apparently the Kansas players basically had to coherse him to go and hang out with them. Maybe he just wants to play in Carolina and he recognizes that a championship is much more likely in Chapel Hill... sorry Dookies, that wasn't a jab just a statement of fact. Or, maybe all the time he has spent in Lawrence and our program hit him all at once after he thought he had made a decision to go elsewhere. Or it is even possible that he was a little frusterated with all the news coming out saying he was headed to Duke and he started downplaying it some but still intendts to make that choice. I can tell you that usually, even with a recruit as elite as Harrison, that people in the know usually have a pretty good idea where he is going only a week away from the announcement but here noone seems certain about anything at this point. We will know in a week unless plans change (which they often do). I think we have still have a shot but I wouldn't put the mortgage on it.
Speculations are out of control though. I have heard some people say that the redshirting of Little could impact Barnes' decision. Meaning if we redshirt Little it means that Harrison isn't coming or even that redshirting Little could have some effect on the decision. Personally I believe all of that to be lunacy. The possiblity of redshirting players this season is a direct result of us simply having too many qualified players to fit into an 8 or 9 man rotation and trust me, noone with Harrison Barnes' talents is worried about whether or not he would have to compete with Mario Little next year for playing time.
Agreed. Mario Little isn't going to be standing in the way fof Harrison Barnes and playing time at Kansas. IF he is as good as advertised, he will play as much as possible wherever he goes.
This kid isn't getting a diploma from whatever school he chooses before his basketball career there ends. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. Unless Duke recruits a center that can actually play, the addition of Barnes isn't enough to scare anyone.
Barnes did not elimate duke from his list. I don't know where you got this from but it is not true. http://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/a rchive/2009/11/05/2120785.aspx
Barnes did not elimate duke from his list. I don't know where you got this from but it is not true.Really? You don't know where I got it from? Then you did not read my post. With recruiting rumors fly and as we know rumors are just rumors however where there is smoke there is usually fire. I still wouldn't be shocked if he went to Duke but my guess is he won't end up there.
This is funny stuff. So your "sources" are a Kansas blog and a Memphis blog? Because someone made up a story about a waiter hearing Coach K talk on his phone to someone and beg him to reconsider? Child Please!
Wow. Just when I thought the rumors couldn't get any more far-fetched and desperate...this happens. Don't you think it's a little bit of a reach?
Oh- it wasn't "waitergate" but the fact K was seen at a Roscoe Smith game this week? That one is actually true at least. He's been criticized in the past few years for not having a backup plan for Patterson, Monroe, etc. So now he's making sure he has one for Barnes. At least that's what the experts all say. I say he's going to try to get them both. Roscoe is dying to go to Duke, but K won't offer him because he doesn't want to scare Harrison off since it's reported Harrison doesn't get along with Roscoe. Once Barnes signs, we might get Roscoe too for the 3 years after Harrison leaves. You can start spreading that rumor too. I'll post it on a website and you can use me as your new "source".
In truth, Duke is still not only in the running for Harrison, but the probable leader. You certainly can't say they are 100% out. That's a joke.
Oh, Hi twocoach. Another post, another lame cheap shot at Duke. Just FYI, Duke has a lot of depth, talent and athleticism in the post right now. Two McDonald's AA big men this year actually. The Plumlee brothers look great in addition to Ryan Kelly, not to mention also returning the guys from last year. The cheap shot you might want to go to now is the lack of depth in the backcourt instead. That seems to be the one the better Duke haters have graduated to now. The big man thing is making you look pretty stupid in about a week if you continue with that. As much hate as you spew about us on the Kentucky, Memphis, Kansas, North Carolina and Duke boards, I want to help make sure you have well-informed hate at least.
Good luck Friday. Since I guess Duke is 100% out of it now thanks to the waiter, then I hope you guys get him at KU.
Listen dude, I never said I thought he had eliminated Duke. In fact I think I have said repeatedly I think Duke is probably where he is headed. In this case I simply passed on some information from a couple of differenct sources that if you knew anything about the recruiting circle you would know are reliable. The rumors had very little to do with the Roscoe Smith thing. In fact K going to watch Smith just seemed to validate the rumors in many people's opinions. You really need to take some time to get informed before you start ripping into others, all you did in this post is fit yourself for clown shoes.
Furthermore what you seem to not recognize is I don't care about your nearly irrelevant program. This is a Kansas board and I am here to discuss issues related to Kansas.
I just read my post where I said I think Barnes will go to Duke and figured that the Duke fan above might misconstrue what I mean so I thought I would rephrase that... I think Barnes will go to Duke. That is about as clear as I can make it, hopefully that is comprehendable for the confused Duke fan above, I really don't want him to be confused.
PS, Did you get one of those "Sociology" degrees that they hand out there?
Duke is out according to a couple different sources. Right now it appears to be a 2 horse race between Kansas and North Carolina and unfortunately for us UNC may be the one to beat.
That's what you typed. That's what I responded to. I don't know how I can read that other than Duke is out according to a couple different sources, because that's what it says. I don't care if you earlier said he is going to Duke, you still said you have reliable sources saying Duke is out, that you were agreeing with. You said your "reliable sources" were a Kansas blog and a Memphis blog. Sources that are not in any way relevant, that are getting the information "allegedly" from a waiter from Outback. You need to find more reliable "reliable sources".
And I'm the one in clown shoes?
Can't wait for "Barne's" decision, when it doesn't go through a waiter that happens to be friends with UNC, Kansas and Memphis people.
Duke is out according to a couple different sources. Right now it appears to be a 2 horse race between Kansas and North Carolina and unfortunately for us UNC may be the one to beat.You quoted me as saying that but below is the full quote.
Duke is out according to a couple different sources. Right now it appears to be a 2 horse race between Kansas and North Carolina and unfortunately for us UNC may be the one to beat. Barnes is tough to read because he doesn't drop too many hints about his recruiting to anyone but a couple of normally reliable sources (theshiver and memphisroar) both concur that Duke is most likely out and that UNC has a slight edge over Kansas. NIce try on taking words out of context and spinning them to make your point. Once again I will try and make this clear for you, I was passing on information from a couple of normally reliable sources. By the way they are not just blogs. Theshiver is affiliated with ESPN and memphisroar has very good insight. You should go check them out and take it up with them if your feathers are that ruffled.
They were rumors. Let me give you some insight to rumors.... sometimes they are correct and sometimes they are not. I have no idea why you took this so personally, other than how sensitive Duke fans must be about their program as it continues to fall from relevance. If it makes you feel better your team will be loaded next season so relax and enjoy. Good luck to you.
Do any of you think this Young man Barnes has any idea wat school he is pickng.. lol man i tend to think he will make a decision on that day alone... on a side note....
i know my opinion is kraap to yall.. but i just hate it when ppl online talk about a high school or college athlete as a kid or the kid.. i hate it.. and i am sure alot of those"kids" hate it too.. i dont give a damn if the young man is 17 or he is 22.. he is not a kid. he is a young man. man that whole "kid " kraap is just so annoying.
whether it be man that kid can really take it to the basket.. or man that kid showed his athleticism on the field today.. That is just kraap. Yes he is still quite young.. But not a Kid~!!! lol
im sure ill get hammered by all yall for this . o well. im also sure someone will make a joke about it and reference some young guy to as a Kid... just to poke at me., oh well. its all for fun .
how to fix it.... well i know typing out kid as opposed to young man.. is easier. but,,
well how bout saying that guy or man he has skills.. anything ANYTHING except KID. My gosh... im sure some of those Guys read message boards and they hate being referred to as Kids also.
i know my opinion is kraap to yall.. but i just hate it when ppl online talk about a high school or college athlete as a kid or the kid.. i hate it.. and i am sure alot of those"kids" hate it too.. i dont give a damn if the young man is 17 or he is 22.. he is not a kid. he is a young man. man that whole "kid " kraap is just so annoying.Hi Adrian - I enjoy your posts. However, I'll be the first to disagree. These 17 and 18 yr olds are kids. They're dealing with classwork, tests, which degree to choose, dating, acne, parking tickets, getting to class on time, remembering to shave, figuring out how to do laundry, and for the select few of them...figuring out which scholly offer to accept. They are very much kids. This is part of the fun and anticipation of it: for many of us, we've already made our education and career decisions. Watching them and hoping they chose KU is entertaining.
However, on the other hand I'm not sure these two options are mutually exclusive. Can a student athlete be both a kid on some decisions and a young man on others? hmmm.....
i know my opinion is kraap to yall.. but i just hate it when ppl online talk about a high school or college athlete as a kid or the kid.. i hate it.. and i am sure alot of those"kids" hate it too.. i dont give a damn if the young man is 17 or he is 22.. he is not a kid. he is a young man. man that whole "kid " kraap is just so annoying.Hi Adrian - I enjoy your posts. However, I'll be the first to disagree. These 17 and 18 yr olds are kids. They're dealing with classwork, tests, which degree to choose, dating, acne, parking tickets, getting to class on time, remembering to shave, figuring out how to do laundry, and for the select few of them...figuring out which scholly offer to accept. They are very much kids. This is part of the fun and anticipation of it: for many of us, we've already made our education and career decisions. Watching them and hoping they chose KU is entertaining.
However, on the other hand I'm not sure these two options are mutually exclusive. Can a student athlete be both a kid on some decisions and a young man on others? hmmm.....
Maybe the best suggestion is to just man up and stop kidding around ! LOL
