Recruiting as of 5/15/25

[warriorchick]

Is MUFNY Freeway a/k/a Roosevelt "Mike" McCarter??

Probably not, but you have given MUFINY his next avatar.

[Goose]

Land Grimes or not, there was a high level of confidence at The Al that Grimes could be had. I have not heard anything (good or bad) in a week and cannot confirm if confidence remains high or not. If he slips away I say kudo's for the effort.

All that said, I am not in the program on the rise camp regardless of Grimes. I believe we remain middle of the pack BE program and serious need for upgrade in talent IMO. Again, win or lose on Grimes I applaud Wojo for running with the big boys.

[jsglow]

So, when do we start a new recruiting thread???

NEVER  This is the one and only.   

[MomofMUltiples]

Noted message board poster "An6el" insinuates the verbal is in:
https://kansas.247sports.com/Board/59455/Contents/Grimes-109663962?Page=2

Buckyville also claimed Joey had verballed to Gard.  And we know how that turned out.

[goldeneagle91114]

Land Grimes or not, there was a high level of confidence at The Al that Grimes could be had. I have not heard anything (good or bad) in a week and cannot confirm if confidence remains high or not. If he slips away I say kudo's for the effort.

All that said, I am not in the program on the rise camp regardless of Grimes. I believe we remain middle of the pack BE program and serious need for upgrade in talent IMO. Again, win or lose on Grimes I applaud Wojo for running with the big boys.

Goose, I trust you more than most on this board, but can you expand upon this thought. I thought guys like Joey, Sam, Morrow, and Howard were/are all highly regarded recruits. Personally, I was kinda thinking we made the makings of a team who could make the second weekend of the tournament, but now I'm worried i may be wearing so blue and gold shaded glasses.

[Herman Cain]

Land Grimes or not, there was a high level of confidence at The Al that Grimes could be had. I have not heard anything (good or bad) in a week and cannot confirm if confidence remains high or not. If he slips away I say kudo's for the effort.

All that said, I am not in the program on the rise camp regardless of Grimes. I believe we remain middle of the pack BE program and serious need for upgrade in talent IMO. Again, win or lose on Grimes I applaud Wojo for running with the big boys.

We are going to be 3rd in the Big East and make it to the second weekend of the tournament. Hauser, Rowsey and Markus are going to have many nights when they combine for around 60 points. Very rare to have quality guys like this who are so willing to share the ball.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Goose, I trust you more than most on this board, but can you expand upon this thought. I thought guys like Joey, Sam, Morrow, and Howard were/are all highly regarded recruits. Personally, I was kinda thinking we made the makings of a team who could make the second weekend of the tournament, but now I'm worried i may be wearing so blue and gold shaded glasses.

Goose has always been like this. It's top 10 year in, year out or bust for MU, which admittedly is a nice concept but not even North Carolina and Kansas have been that.

There's no denying MU has done incredible things in just 4 years considering what Wojo was handed when he started.

MU will be fine. I think we have a higher chance of longevity then say a Butler or a Creighton.

[mr.MUskie]

Noted message board poster "An6el" insinuates the verbal is in:
https://kansas.247sports.com/Board/59455/Contents/Grimes-109663962?Page=2

And this:
It's a done deal I PMd some people last night but decided to have some fun by posting today. Was told sometime week of Nov 13.

[muguru]

Yeah, that guy got famous on Kansas' board because he showed up a week before the Dotson commit and started offering $20,000 bets on Dotson coming to KU. When Dotson committed he suddenly became a legend because of how confident he was. The thing is, the whole world already knew Dotson to Kansas and if he was wrong all he needs to do is create a new username. Oh and someone actually said that he would take his bet but then he kept making excuses for why he wouldn't setup the bet.

No one knows where Grimes is going yet. Per his own account, he is still considering three schools. Anyone who says otherwise is either speculating or making sh*t up because they like to appear like a big man on the internet.

To be fair...if you are saying he is still considering 3 because of his "3" tweet last night..well, that doesn't mean as of this morning he is still considering 3. That could have meant he was down to 3...AT THAT Moment, and then he was down to 2...and then..well, 1.

[LoudMouth]

And this:
It's a done deal I PMd some people last night but decided to have some fun by posting today. Was told sometime week of Nov 13.

Well the early signing period is 11/8 to 11/15 so it would have to be the very beginning of that week. Not harping on you, just questioning the legitimacy of our lovely friend in Lawrence and his credibility.

[muguru]

I want you to watch how things develop in the next couple years at MU.  With or without Quentin Grimes, Maarquette is going to be rising and it's going to be a tough out in the NCAA tournament.  Even if Grimes doesn't come to MU, we could be seeing Bailey, Joey Hauser and Morrow joining an already developing team and just remember, todays college basketball is really different if you have an upperclass dominated team compared to the one and done dominated programs that you call elite.

After many, many years of following recruiting, I don't even worry about it anymore as it's in great hands at MU.  Enjoy the ride.

Oh I don't dispute this at all, they are on an upward trajectory(I think). And I love the addition of Morrow and said as much at the time. But here's the problem as i see it...the talent still needs to be upgraded to TRULY become an elite program again. Honestly, I don't feel as though programs are considered elite(by most), unless you have sustained runs of Sweet 16's or deeper, are legit national champs in any given year, are ranked in the top 10 consistently etc. Look at Gonzaga, and what they have done..their consistent tourney appearances, sweet 16's, elite 8's, a FF and playing for a National Championship..There is ZERO reason MU can't become a better version of Gonzaga, is there?? I like what Wojo has done recruiting wise so far, but I think even he knows, the program will not truly break through until you start landing guys like Grimes, which then creates a domino effect.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Oh I don't dispute this at all, they are on an upward trajectory(I think). And I love the addition of Morrow and said as much at the time. But here's the problem as i see it...the talent still needs to be upgraded to TRULY become an elite program again. Honestly, I don't feel as though programs are considered elite(by most), unless you have sustained runs of Sweet 16's or deeper, are legit national champs in any given year, are ranked in the top 10 consistently etc. Look at Gonzaga, and what they have done..their consistent tourney appearances, sweet 16's, elite 8's, a FF and playing for a National Championship..There is ZERO reason MU can't become a better version of Gonzaga, is there?? I like what Wojo has done recruiting wise so far, but I think even he knows, the program will not truly break through until you start landing guys like Grimes, which then creates a domino effect.

How many cups of coffee you drink a day, bruh?

[muguru]

How many cups of coffee you drink a day, bruh?

Exactly zero...not a coffee drinker.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

To be fair...if you are saying he is still considering 3 because of his "3" tweet last night..well, that doesn't mean as of this morning he is still considering 3. That could have meant he was down to 3...AT THAT Moment, and then he was down to 2...and then..well, 1.

True. But I doubt it. Also if I'm reading this correctly this guy is claiming he knew before the 3 tweet.

How KU fans view this is that Marquette and Texas aren't even close to their level (which is somewhat true) but because of that they have never been legitimate threats. They honestly believe that Grimes was just doing visits for the sake of doing visits. The only way they think that they could lose Grimes is if Cal cheated to bring him to UK. Since it appears that UK is now out, they honestly believe that means he's coming to KU.

[MUEng92]

They honestly believe that Grimes was just doing visits for the sake of doing visits.

Then it makes sense he chose to visit MU because everyone knows Milwaukee is one of the top 2-3 visitor destinations in the US, so why not get a free trip to visit there.  It's not like someone would rather go to New York or LA when their only purpose is to take a free trip...Milwaukee is where it's at!

[Goose]

Golden
Things are definitely better than three years ago and that is a positive. Not so sure this years team is as good as last year though. I think there is a nice core, but lacking the one or two studs to take them to next level. Two years ago everyone thought HC was going to be a star and I said Rony Eford.
Again, I love Wojo swinging for the fences and if he stays that course the future she kid be better.
At this point, I do not see Wojo showing signs of making currrnt players better YOY and that might change. Until then, you need some studs to fill in the holes.

[Goose]

Golden eagle

You cannot be top ten until you are top forty. Everything takes time. That said, we are pretty much the same level as last year, a bubble team if things go well.

[jsglow]

But 3 years ago we were hard pressed to be top 125. Now, back to the Grimes watch.

[Goose]

Jsglow

It is posts like yours that I make me have little interest in stopping by to read or contribute.

That said, I enjoyed your favorite MU memories and hope another 50 years cancer free.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Jsglow

It is posts like yours that I make me have little interest in stopping by to read or contribute.

That said, I enjoyed your favorite MU memories and hope another 50 years cancer free.

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I read it as just stating a fact, we weren't left with much when Buzz left, and what we were left with were not great fits for Wojo's style. Then we've seen steady improvement every year.

There's clear evidence that we are progressing toward your (and nearly everyone's) ideal. Landing Grimes would speed up the process, almost certainly. And we're not even officially out of it for Grimes yet! But even if we are, the steady march of progress continues.

Namaste.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Nice.
But I'm disappointed you didn't pick a Diiv song. Waste of Breath?

Haha - less on the nose, but I like it!

[Stretchdeltsig]

Golden eagle

You cannot be top ten until you are top forty. Everything takes time. That said, we are pretty much the same level as last year, a bubble team if things go well.

Goose:

I disagree with your negativity.  I think Wojo has been doing a commendable job of upping the talent and depth of the Warriors.

Heck, we have great height and shooting this year.  This should translate into 23+ wins.  It will be a fun year!

[Goose]

Jsglow

Guess I was confused on where the Grimes watch had been lost. On my front, every post has been pro Wojo and his recruitment to Grimes. Not sure how discussion awaiting his decision need to stop.

I get your side of the program and politely disagree with progress. Watched the '94 UK game last night and laughed out loud over the progress KO made in four years. Wojo is nowhere near that progress. Does not mean he might not have greater success, but at this point it is going from top 125 to top 70.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Land Grimes or not, there was a high level of confidence at The Al that Grimes could be had. I have not heard anything (good or bad) in a week and cannot confirm if confidence remains high or not. If he slips away I say kudo's for the effort.

All that said, I am not in the program on the rise camp regardless of Grimes. I believe we remain middle of the pack BE program and serious need for upgrade in talent IMO. Again, win or lose on Grimes I applaud Wojo for running with the big boys.

Goose,
I am in your camp, in that i want MU to be a top 10 national program.  However, i think it is unrealistic to expect anyone, except for about 6 coaches out there , to make MU that top 10 program in just a few years.  I think Wojo is targeting really really good players and has incredibly high expectations for the program. 
Bottom line is its going to take time, to be irrational ala muguru about the timeframe is just a waste of time and takes away from the enjoyment of watching the team and enjoying the ride. 

[Loose Cannon]

Jsglow

It is posts like yours that I make me have little interest in stopping by to read or contribute.

That said, I enjoyed your favorite MU memories and hope another 50 years cancer free.

We'll leave the light On.