Ellenson's visit to East Lansing

[wadesworld]

I think it's a little premature to say Henry will undoubtedly make it to the NBA. Brian Butch was a consensus top 10 player in high school and look how he turned out.

He also went to Wisconsin.  Henry eliminated them from his list a long time ago, so he's good.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Why do you think their package is unique?

What Eso said, but more importantly, the connections that Cal has with Nike and other companies that he uses to market his players for the NBA is...well...genius, as much as I hate admitting it. Not to mention the unbelievable facilities and big blue madness.

[CoachRaymondsClass]

Also the Wildcat Lodge (BB players dorm) is luxurious and practice facilities are state-of-art. If you are a Wildcat BB player, you are a King in Kentucky.

[Texas Western]

What Eso said, but more importantly, the connections that Cal has with Nike and other companies that he uses to market his players for the NBA is...well...genius, as much as I hate admitting it. Not to mention the unbelievable facilities and big blue madness.

I know the history , but Duke and UNC and have similar pedigrees. What I guess your saying  that is unique is that Cal is the best salesman in College basketball recruiting today and he has figured out how to leverage Nike into the sales process better than his rivals.

[Groin_pull]

Also the Wildcat Lodge (BB players dorm) is luxurious and practice facilities are state-of-art. If you are a Wildcat BB player, you are a King in Kentucky.

But that's the problem. You're in Kentucky.

[MU82]

I think it's a little premature to say Henry will undoubtedly make it to the NBA. Brian Butch was a consensus top 10 player in high school and look how he turned out.

Agreed. Quite a few top players have never made it, and many others only had a cup of coffee.

How 'bout if we let Henry get through his senior high school season before declaring him an NBA certainty.

[PVMagic]

But that's the problem. You're in Kentucky.

As a resident of Lexington, I'll say that there are worse places to spend your 1-4 years than the UK campus.  Lexington is not Harlan County.

[Loose Cannon]

What Eso said, but more importantly, the connections that Cal has with Nike and other companies that he uses to market his players for the NBA is...well...genius, as much as I hate admitting it. Not to mention the unbelievable facilities and big blue madness.

With that being said, it seems that MU can only counter with 1) Playing near Family/Friends and 2) A better chance to the Big Fish. Can we offer more, and do you feel we will land Henry?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Gents, he either comes to MU or he doesn't.   It is what it is.  We will field a team regardless of his decision. 

[Loose Cannon]

Gents, he either comes to MU or he doesn't.   It is what it is.  We will field a team regardless of his decision. 

True indeed!

[Groin_pull]

Gents, he either comes to MU or he doesn't.   It is what it is.  We will field a team regardless of his decision. 

Wow. It's that kind of insight that keeps me coming back to this board.

[Windyplayer]

Gents, he either comes to MU or he doesn't.   It is what it is.  We will field a team regardless of his decision. 

It's like a mantra for life, man.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Wow. It's that kind of insight that keeps me coming back to this board.

It satiated my craving for empty platitudes as well. Many thanks, Chicos!

[4everwarriors]

It is what it is, aina?

[ChicosBailBonds]

Wow. It's that kind of insight that keeps me coming back to this board.

Worrying about what an 18 year old does, how his trips to other schools go, what is the secret meaning of his texts.......

[Silkk the Shaka]

Worrying about what an 18 year old does, how his trips to other schools go, what is the secret meaning of his texts.......

You're above it all, Chicos. A true renaissance man. A rugged, Clint Eastwood/John Wayne man's man who couldn't be bothered with any of this nonsense.

Except you've spent ~10k of your 20k posts in pedantic arguments defending Crean's honor at every turn for 7+ years, and another ~5k useleslly referencing z-list celebrities you "know" or shoehorning your job into discussions. So please, come off it.

[ChicosBailBonds]

It is what it is, aina?

4ever.....how come you haven't put Ellenson in your username?   

[River rat]

Gents, he either comes to MU or he doesn't.   It is what it is.  We will field a team regardless of his decision.  

Oh!!  Thank you great voice of reason.  That comes as a great comfort, for the rest of the board was under the impression that the program would be boarded up and shutdown, eerily reminiscient of the old Pabst Brewery down the street.  

Did you obtain your great wisdom and serenity over a back yard beer with the Dali Lama or is it a combination of all the great and wonderful people that you have met?, and subsequently dropped their names on this board?

Please let us all know, as evidenced by the previous posts, we anticipate your posts with baited breath.

[River rat]

You're above it all, Chicos. A true renaissance man. A rugged, Clint Eastwood/John Wayne man's man who couldn't be bothered with any of this nonsense.

Except you've spent ~10k of your 20k posts in pedantic arguments defending Crean's honor at every turn for 7+ years, and another ~5k useleslly referencing z-list celebrities you "know" or shoehorning your job into discussions. So please, come off it.

LOL

I do not believe the irony is lost on anyone.  But, a good synopsis of 20,000+ posts all rolled into three sentences.   

[ChicosBailBonds]

Oh!!  Thank you great voice of reason.  That comes as a great comfort, for the rest of the board was under the impression that the program would be boarded up and shutdown, eerily reminiscient of the old Pabst Brewery down the street.  

Did you obtain your great wisdom and serenity over a back yard beer with the Dali Lama or is it a combination of all the great and wonderful people that you have met?, and subsequently dropped their names on this board?

Please let us all know, as evidenced by the previous posts, we anticipate your posts with baited breath.

Oh you silly cattle rustler....I have enjoyed tremendously your contributions as Ahoya Ball Scout, Mr. Hayward, Canadian Dimes, Blackswan, Baselinetobaseline, etc.

It's been fun watching people shut you down over the years in your various forms.

Irregardless....remember that one.  http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=9279.msg79281#msg79281

So many other memories about your coaching acumen, those were especially endearing.

[Lennys Tap]

You're above it all, Chicos. A true renaissance man. A rugged, Clint Eastwood/John Wayne man's man who couldn't be bothered with any of this nonsense.

Except you've spent ~10k of your 20k posts in pedantic arguments defending Crean's honor at every turn for 7+ years, and another ~5k useleslly referencing z-list celebrities you "know" or shoehorning your job into discussions. So please, come off it.

This is what happens when truth collides with humor. Brilliant!

[Galway Eagle]

You're above it all, Chicos. A true renaissance man. A rugged, Clint Eastwood/John Wayne man's man who couldn't be bothered with any of this nonsense.

Except you've spent ~10k of your 20k posts in pedantic arguments defending Crean's honor at every turn for 7+ years, and another ~5k useleslly referencing z-list celebrities you "know" or shoehorning your job into discussions. So please, come off it.

Don't forget a few extra thousand of turning threads into political debates!

[ChicosBailBonds]

This is what happens when truth collides with humor. Brilliant!

Except truth isn't truthy, but that's ok.  10K posts defending him...laughable, and not truthful.  Go Redskins

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I know the history , but Duke and UNC and have similar pedigrees. What I guess your saying  that is unique is that Cal is the best salesman in College basketball recruiting today and he has figured out how to leverage Nike into the sales process better than his rivals.

Cal also has the ability to "hide" his players at UK. UNC and Duke are too prestigious academically. When UK players don't take gen eds with the rest of the school, no one notices. School is big and not known for academics. The for sure one and dones aren't made to go to class and the structure of Kentucky allows for that. Hard to compete with that. Unless the student wants an education.

[Groin_pull]

Cal also has the ability to "hide" his players at UK. UNC and Duke are too prestigious academically. When UK players don't take gen eds with the rest of the school, no one notices. School is big and not known for academics. The for sure one and dones aren't made to go to class and the structure of Kentucky allows for that. Hard to compete with that. Unless the student wants an education.

I certainly don't get the impression that Ellenson is looking to avoid classes and shortchange his education. Doesn't seem that he—or his family—are interested in that.