Author Topic: Recruiting as of 9/15/23 (Read 7769376 times)

lessthannick11 · « **Reply #35050 on:** September 18, 2023, 09:37:30 PM »

Thanks for posting

Quote from: BallBoy on September 18, 2023, 08:35:40 PM

Had a great visit to Duke and Virginia. Wanted to play with the VA players but rolled his ankle before they left for the official so couldn’t. Duke says he is a player that fits their system. Duke site got the details from Kon’s mom for both visits. Both visits confirmed he fit well with his potential teammates.

They plan to sit on it for a few days then talk as a family and hear his thoughts but wants to commit soon. They stated couple days to convo.

Overall nothing telling other than great visit, great teammates and will make decision soon. Would say a lean to Virginia over Duke.

Exact quotes

VA "It was great! We came for a game last time, so there wasn’t as much time to hang with the players or see a practice. This time he was able to do both even tho we were there for a short time. He was supposed to play with the team, but rolled his ankle the night before we flew out."

Duke "It was a really great visit too. Watched a practice, hung with players, got to know the whole staff."

cheebs09 · « **Reply #35051 on:** September 19, 2023, 08:03:31 AM »

I think the smart money is on Virginia, but feel like Shaka has done a great job to get us to this point. I don’t think 6 months ago I thought we had a realistic shot at him. I thought the general thought around then was UW was the choice if he stayed home, and UVA if he left the state.

Daniel · « **Reply #35052 on:** September 19, 2023, 09:20:33 PM »

Quote from: cheebs09 on September 19, 2023, 08:03:31 AM

I think the smart money is on Virginia, but feel like Shaka has done a great job to get us to this point. I don’t think 6 months ago I thought we had a realistic shot at him. I thought the general thought around then was UW was the choice if he stayed home, and UVA if he left the state.

I’m thinking he has known for quite a while where he intends to go. These last visits were a chance to change his m8nd - long shot. Nut still hoping MU did

DoctorV · « **Reply #35053 on:** September 19, 2023, 09:44:25 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on September 19, 2023, 09:20:33 PM

I’m thinking he has known for quite a while where he intends to go. These last visits were a chance to change his m8nd - long shot. Nut still hoping MU did

Really solid Freudian slip

El Guerrero 2 · « **Reply #35054 on:** September 20, 2023, 12:08:29 AM »

If it’s not MU then I actually hope it’s Duke. Just think there is a better chance for a transfer home for a sophomore season than if he’s starting at UVA.

Stretchdeltsig · « **Reply #35055 on:** September 20, 2023, 07:00:19 AM »

Quote from: El Guerrero 2 on September 20, 2023, 12:08:29 AM

If it’s not MU then I actually hope it’s Duke. Just think there is a better chance for a transfer home for a sophomore season than if he’s starting at UVA.

Personally, if I were him I'd rather play for a great basketball school like Marquette so my family can see me play and for a great players' coach like Shaka.

The Sultan of Semantics · « **Reply #35056 on:** September 20, 2023, 07:05:41 AM »

Quote from: Stretchdeltsig on September 20, 2023, 07:00:19 AM

Personally, if I were him I'd rather play for a great basketball school like Marquette so my family can see me play and for a great players' coach like Shaka.

His family will be able to see him play wherever. And UVA and Duke are great programs. He is definitely coming from a position of strength.

Scoop Snoop · « **Reply #35057 on:** September 20, 2023, 09:50:09 AM »

Quote from: Stretchdeltsig on September 20, 2023, 07:00:19 AM

Personally, if I were him I'd rather play for a great basketball school like Marquette so my family can see me play and for a great players' coach like Shaka.

As much as I hope to be surprised with him committing to Marquette, I really think he will choose UVA or Duke. He is probably a one-and-doner who would have a great opportunity to put on a show for the scouts in his sole college year at either school, but especially at Duke.

Markusquette · « **Reply #35058 on:** September 20, 2023, 10:13:16 AM »

Is MU still even in the conversation for Kon?

JTJ3 · « **Reply #35059 on:** September 20, 2023, 10:17:49 AM »

Quote from: Markusquette on September 20, 2023, 10:13:16 AM

Is MU still even in the conversation for Kon?

Very much so. MU is in his top 2 or 3. Now that visits are done everyone is just waiting on his final announcement.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #35060 on:** September 20, 2023, 01:24:09 PM »

Quote from: Markusquette on September 20, 2023, 10:13:16 AM

Is MU still even in the conversation for Kon?

Many believe UVA and MU are the leaders with UVA the slight lean.

lawdog77 · « **Reply #35061 on:** September 21, 2023, 05:30:40 AM »

Anyone know much about Colt Langdon?

MU82 · « **Reply #35062 on:** September 21, 2023, 08:45:14 AM »

Colt keeps gunning till he gets 45.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #35063 on:** September 21, 2023, 08:47:35 AM »

Everything I've heard in the past 24 hours feels positive for Marquette regarding Kon.

That said, I'm terrified of hope in situations like these

Markusquette · « **Reply #35064 on:** September 21, 2023, 09:05:44 AM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on September 21, 2023, 08:47:35 AM

Everything I've heard in the past 24 hours feels positive for Marquette regarding Kon.

That said, I'm terrified of hope in situations like these

That's exciting to hear. Hoping for good news on Kon

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #35065 on:** September 21, 2023, 09:29:13 AM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on September 21, 2023, 08:47:35 AM

Everything I've heard in the past 24 hours feels positive for Marquette regarding Kon.

That said, I'm terrified of hope in situations like these

why you gotta go and do this.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #35066 on:** September 21, 2023, 09:34:11 AM »

Quote from: Hards Alumni on September 21, 2023, 09:29:13 AM

why you gotta go and do this.

Because there seems to be a lot of misinformation or poorly sourced information out there regarding this one. Mainly, I saw someone elsewhere saying that Marquette isn't a factor and I feel confident that is not accurate.

Pepe Sylvia · « **Reply #35067 on:** September 21, 2023, 10:00:07 AM »

I saw trilly donovan had virginia lean for kon and thats all the quasi-inside info I have access to.

Herman Cain · « **Reply #35068 on:** September 21, 2023, 10:10:06 AM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on September 21, 2023, 08:47:35 AM

Everything I've heard in the past 24 hours feels positive for Marquette regarding Kon.

That said, I'm terrified of hope in situations like these

The good news is there wasn't an immediate Blue Blood commitment coming out of official. (Duke)

So hopefully our coaching staff can keep making the MU case .

brewcity77 · « **Reply #35069 on:** September 21, 2023, 10:12:11 AM »

Quote from: Pepe Sylvia on September 21, 2023, 10:00:07 AM

I saw trilly donovan had virginia lean for kon and thats all the quasi-inside info I have access to.

As we all know, it's not over until Trilly posts a gif.

jfp61 · « **Reply #35070 on:** September 21, 2023, 10:26:35 AM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on September 21, 2023, 08:47:35 AM

Everything I've heard in the past 24 hours feels positive for Marquette regarding Kon.

That said, I'm terrified of hope in situations like these

I have heard the similar things. Really positive post MU visit.

But whenever some keeps going on visits, i personally table my optimism.

Comfortable definitively putting Marquette in his top three.

Side note: Marquette and Matt Hodge went well and they are moving forward in recruiting.