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who do you think would be the person to get the boot from the staff if HB chooses the hometown?

...and in a normal situation i would have a big problem with that, but this is HB we are talking about. if he picks ISU then some one has got to go no matter what so we can have Harrison

Sorry, not going there...
 
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The staff is uncertain about two players...Brackins and Barnes. One thing is for certain, we need a 3. Hate to say it but if Ejim commits and Kelm commits...somebody is going to get booted because HB is always going to have a spot...Right or wrong, that's the reality of the situation.

I think if kelm and ejim both committed then HB would go his separate way, as i dont see him as the kind of guy who would take somebody's spot on the team, especially when he has oppurtunities else where
 
I think if kelm and ejim both committed then HB would go his separate way, as i dont see him as the kind of guy who would take somebody's spot on the team, especially when he has oppurtunities else where
I disagree, because he knows he's going to play...
 
I disagree, because he knows he's going to play...

well he will play no matter where he goes and under any scenario. I dont think HB would feel too good about getting somebody forced out of a big 12 program, an opputtunity of a life time.
 
well he will play no matter where he goes and under any scenario. I dont think HB would feel too good about getting somebody forced out of a big 12 program, an opputtunity of a life time.

Who he is playing with may factor in, but not who he is beating out for playing time. HB decision is going to come down to one of two things: hometown hero or glamour of a big program.
 
he wont be taking away their scholly like he would under the scenario presented earlier.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I kinda doubt you follow the Duke/UNC scholly count as closely as you do ISU.

I'd practically guarantee you that Duke and UNC have offered more schollys in 2010 than they have spots open, and if they have a full load and Barnes says 'yes' to them, they'll make room.
 
Great news. This kid looks like he has a great upside. Long and athletic. Has the height and pretty skilled offensively. He looks like he could even get a little taller and could be a great banger with a few pounds too. I think it would be an excellent get especially with adding a Barnes/Ejim to the mix w/ Dykstra and Kadima. Close the deal GMac.

We don't have enough scholarships for all of them:no:
 
The staff is uncertain about two players...Brackins and Barnes. One thing is for certain, we need a 3. Hate to say it but if Ejim commits and Kelm commits...somebody is going to get booted because HB is always going to have a spot...Right or wrong, that's the reality of the situation.

Do you have an idea on what the chances are that Brackins will be around next year? And is there any truth to the rumor that he will not be playing for free next year even if he has to go to Europe or the D-league. I can't argue if he can get on an NBA roster, but the D-league and Europe will be around in 2 years no matter what.
 
Do you have an idea on what the chances are that Brackins will be around next year? And is there any truth to the rumor that he will not be playing for free next year even if he has to go to Europe or the D-league. I can't argue if he can get on an NBA roster, but the D-league and Europe will be around in 2 years no matter what.
NBA or ISU...My best guess is gone after 3...
 
wouldn't just be nice to have the problem of finding a scholarship?

No kidding. In the last 10 years, there has probably been at least one player each year that leaves and it is a surprise to most of the fans.

In general, I don't like running players off. But, in general, we are not in a war to win a player against the entire country. And because I think there is a chance that once Harrison finishes his cross country tour of basketball arenas, he will decide that Iowa State is the place for him, we will need to be prepared to make room for him. If we are going to compete against the big boys for him, we have to be prepared to act like the big boys. I don't think Coach Kihatehimsomuch or Roy would worry too much about clearing out a spot for him.
 
Maybe I'm wrong, but I kinda doubt you follow the Duke/UNC scholly count as closely as you do ISU.

I'd practically guarantee you that Duke and UNC have offered more schollys in 2010 than they have spots open, and if they have a full load and Barnes says 'yes' to them, they'll make room.

Duke never uses all of their scholarships. So your guarantee is wrong. UNC has one open scholly for 2010 and it is being saved for Barnes. If Barnes goes elsewhere, they are going after Roscoe Smith
 
According to a Jan 13 recruiting report, the only big time winning program interested in him is Marquette. Some MVC teams have offered but that type of recruit has been our problem under GMAC. Dont see this type of kid getting us to the promised land, what dont i grasp?
Oregon State, Iowa and Marquette don't seem like "MVC teams" to me.

Kyle Kelm - Basketball Recruiting

Maybe what you're missing is that at close to 6'10", the kid plays defensive end for his high school football team. Somewhere in here, that should start to sound a little like Justin Hamilton to you. And by the time Kelm steps onto campus, our bigs will likely consist solely of Hamilton, L.A. Pomlee, and classmate Jordan Dykstra. We need another player. Kansas has had duos like this sign, work in the weight room, and play well together, so I'm sure that it could work for us.

Not doubting you, at all, but how do you know this stuff? Aren't you only 16? Again, not trying to insult you, it just blows me away that you always have this kind of info.

I've just gotta point out that Kelm is also about sixteen, and there's social networking sites like Facebook out there...and yes, you can add me if you like. :biggrin:

well he will play no matter where he goes and under any scenario. I dont think HB would feel too good about getting somebody forced out of a big 12 program, an opputtunity of a life time.
What makes you think that someone wouldn't be transferring out by then anyway? Happens all the time. No need to "take" someone's scholarship.
 
Oregon State, Iowa and Marquette don't seem like "MVC teams" to me.

Kyle Kelm - Basketball Recruiting

Maybe what you're missing is that at close to 6'10", the kid plays defensive end for his high school football team. Somewhere in here, that should start to sound a little like Justin Hamilton to you. And by the time Kelm steps onto campus, our bigs will likely consist solely of Hamilton, L.A. Pomlee, and classmate Jordan Dykstra. We need another player. Kansas has had duos like this sign, work in the weight room, and play well together, so I'm sure that it could work for us. quote]

Kelm is 6'8 and likes to play more outside than inside. There isn't anything about the kid that sounds like Hamilton to me
 

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