Samari Curtis

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Samari Curtis has decided to open up his recruitment.

[bleedXblue]

WOW. That's a kick in the nu*s.

[xu82]

why???

[mistabeecee41]

why???

Seems like the classic case of a kid who committed, picked up some steam after the commitment, and wants to feel the love.

[xu82]

Seems like the classic case of a kid who committed, picked up some steam after the commitment, and wants to feel the love.

I have plenty of love to share! He’s one of the people who doesn’t even have a restraining order on me....I think....

[UCGRAD4X]

I have plenty of love to share! He’s one of the people who doesn’t even have a restraining order on me....I think....

If he doesn't....He should.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

I am telling you guys it’s Franklin and he is going to commit.


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[xu82]

I know this has always been a fluid process, and less than “in stone”, but is this pretty quickly becoming even more unstable?

[BandAid]

That’s a blow to the baby maker. Really liked his game. Maybe he’ll realize the grass isn’t greener and recommits

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

I am telling you guys it’s Franklin and he is going to commit.


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This seems like the logical thing. Many on here have said that, and also have said that we hope samari doesn’t decommit, but here we are. It also probably is a kid that saw a major hike in his national rank, and wants to see what kind of offers he can attract. I don’t blame him for looking, alrhough it is unfortunately for X. I can’t ever recall someone committing to the school they decommited from. Anyone have an example to give me some hope?

[kellernr]

Nothing good comes from the Dayton area.

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[Lloyd Braun]

This seems like the logical thing. Many on here have said that, and also have said that we hope samari doesn’t decommit, but here we are. It also probably is a kid that saw a major hike in his national rank, and wants to see what kind of offers he can attract. I don’t blame him for looking, alrhough it is unfortunately for X. I can’t ever recall someone committing to the school they decommited from. Anyone have an example to give me some hope?

Mickey Mitchell is an example. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[kellernr]

Mickey Mitchell is an example. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Kennedy could recommit today. doubful but it could happen

[drudy23]

How about school stop celebrating verbal acceptances. Flash the cool Twitter X when its actually official. Everytime I hear of a new verbal, I don't get all that excited anymore until it's a done deal.

Seems we lose more than we get.

[D-West & PO-Z]

How about school stop celebrating verbal acceptances. Flash the cool Twitter X when its actually official. Everytime I hear of a new verbal, I don't get all that excited anymore until it's a done deal.

Seems we lose more than we get.

Even when its a done deal it isnt really a done deal. If a guy wants to leave who singed, have we ever not let them out of it?

Kennedy was a "done deal".

Isn't Curtis ranked higher than Franklin? Seems like it has more to do with him being a high riser all of a sudden and wanting to see what other offers he can get than decommitting because a guy ranked lower or close to him is also committing. Right?

[muskiefan82]

Nothing good comes from the Dayton area.

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Sato? Or does that not count since he isn't FROM Dayton originally?

[xu koop scoop]

How about a kid who decommits only to have his shoes filled quickly by 1 or 2 other players. Then his offer is taken off the table just when he was ready to recommit to XU or other places. Don't know if this happens, but seems it would at certain schools.

[kellernr]

Even when its a done deal it isnt really a done deal. If a guy wants to leave who singed, have we ever not let them out of it?

Kennedy was a "done deal".

Isn't Curtis ranked higher than Franklin? Seems like it has more to do with him being a high riser all of a sudden and wanting to see what other offers he can get than decommitting because a guy ranked lower or close to him is also committing. Right?



They arent far off on 247. Not sure if these are the most updated rankings.
Curtis is 100 national rk. 12 CG ranking. #4 in OH
Franklin is 109 national rk. 15 CG ranking. #4 in IN

[Lloyd Braun]

Curtis and Franklin are ranked pretty close, right around 100. Shooting guards are the toughest to predict. I have seen both Franklin and Curtis play this summer and it’s a coin toss IMO. Franklin looked like he is a bit more athletic and Curtis appeared to have a better shot/quicker release in the small sample size. I also liked Franklins defensive intensity, but it’s summer ball and any defensive intensity is impressive.

I could be wrong but I don’t think Curtis’ rise in ranking played much of a role. He committed before the coaching change and was probably hoping to be the only SG for the class. This staff appears to be targeting other SGs more than the previous staff on the surface. That would worry me as well if I were Curtis.

[94GRAD]

Nothing good comes from the Dayton area.

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Sato? Or does that not count since he isn't FROM Dayton originally?


I'd like to think Dante Jackson was also an exception to the "nothing good comes from dayton" rule.

[muskiefan82]

I'd like to think Dante Jackson was also an exception to the "nothing good comes from dayton" rule.

Actually, now that I think about it, isn't the actual truth that everything is better once it LEAVES Dayton? Almost like the place itself just makes things worse......

[joe titan]

Sato? Or does that not count since he isn't FROM Dayton originally?

D Brown

[Caf]

Curtis and Franklin are ranked pretty close, right around 100. Shooting guards are the toughest to predict. I have seen both Franklin and Curtis play this summer and it’s a coin toss IMO. Franklin looked like he is a bit more athletic and Curtis appeared to have a better shot/quicker release in the small sample size. I also liked Franklins defensive intensity, but it’s summer ball and any defensive intensity is impressive.

I could be wrong but I don’t think Curtis’ rise in ranking played much of a role. He committed before the coaching change and was probably hoping to be the only SG for the class. This staff appears to be targeting other SGs more than the previous staff on the surface. That would worry me as well if I were Curtis.

And it doesn't necessarily have to be about being the best SG in a class. If he thinks he might have to share more minutes over 4 years, and got a rating boost, he probably thinks he can potentially find a better situation.

[drudy23]

Does this program ever get to the point where high 4s and 5s are regularly committing?

Part of me says yes (based on trajectory) and part of me wonders if that small Catholic school in the middle of a smaller city will ever get there. We've heard from both Mack and Miller that it's very hard to consistently close the game changers. I'm thinking they're more right than wrong.

[Blue Blooded-05]

D Brown

Beat me to it. I always chuckled during the starting lineups up at VD Arena when I heard “Small Forward from Dayton, Ohio...”

[XU 87]

Someone send Curtis a photo of DSR with the caption, "How did his decommitment from X work out for him?"

[Title]

Sorry but residents of Cincinnati making fun of any other city is laughable. Your biggest community event of the year is a freaking fire works show. Give it a rest.

[XU 87]

Sorry but residents of Cincinnati making fun of any other city is laughable. Your biggest community event of the year is a freaking fire works show. Give it a rest.

Don't be an Idiot.

[Title]

Oh I am sorry, tell us all about the big events that make Cincinnati the envy of other cities.

[Xville]

Oh I am sorry, tell us all about the big events that make Cincinnati the envy of other cities.

I agree but we were talking about Dayton....not a city.

[XU 87]

Oh I am sorry, tell us all about the big events that make Cincinnati the envy of other cities.

No one said it was. If you get this upset over making fun of Dayton, I suggest you toughen up.

And let's not turn this thread into a argument over whether you like Cincinnati or not. Start another thread if you feel the need to do that.

[Title]

Okay you can make fun of Detroit, but other than that Cincinnati has no room to talk. Oh and I could not care less about Dayton.

[flatspat]

Oh I am sorry, tell us all about the big events that make Cincinnati the envy of other cities.

If you are comparing Cincinnati to Dayton:
Shopping : Several Large malls Dayton: Malls in Beavercreek and Fairborn don't count
Professional Sports: Reds,Bengals and FC plus minor league hockey Dayton: Dragons
Events: Flying Pig marathon, Fireworks. Taste of Cincinnati just to name a few Dayton: ?

I hope I have made my point. If you are from Dayton, go to Kramers and get yourself another 40oz.

[Title]

If you are comparing Cincinnati to Dayton:

Events: Flying Pig marathon, Fireworks. Taste of Cincinnati just to name a few Dayton: ?

.

I don't have any idea what goes on in Dayton, but for a city of Cincinnati's size there isn't much to brag about is there. Fireworks, a road race and a food festival ? Oh boy..........................Was I wrong..........................Cincinnati has it all going on.

[94GRAD]

Sorry but residents of Cincinnati making fun of any other city is laughable. Your biggest community event of the year is a freaking fire works show. Give it a rest.

2nd largest Oktoberfest outside of Munich
Taste of Cincinnati has 550k
Riverbend in the summer
King Island Amusement Park
Renovated Union Terminal
Renovated Music Hall
Luminosity at Washington Park
3 Professional sports teams
Minor League Hockey
XAVIER UNIVERSITY MENS BASKETBALL!!!

Go F@#king pound salt if you think Cincinnati isn't a great place to live!!!!!

[flatspat]

2nd largest Oktoberfest outside of Munich
Taste of Cincinnati has 550k
Riverbend in the summer
King Island Amusement Park
Renovated Union Terminal
Renovated Music Hall
Luminosity at Washington Park
3 Professional sports teams
Minor League Hockey
XAVIER UNIVERSITY MENS BASKETBALL!!!

Go F@#king pound salt if you think Cincinnati isn't a great place to live!!!!!

94 thanks for the backup

[Caf]

This is a worthwhile discussion

[Title]

"2nd largest Oktoberfest outside of Munich
Taste of Cincinnati has 550k "

Yeah like the crowd size for those two events isn't overestimated by a factor of four. I lived in downtown Cincinnati for several years and always laughed when I saw the 500,000 number attached to multiple events. Everyone knows it's nonsense.

Do you honestly believe 1 out of every 590 people in the United States attended The Taste of Cincinnati over the weekend ? Think of just how absurd that is.

[IM4X]

Opening up his commitment may simply be his way of saying "I was completely committed when it seemed like one or two guards may be commiting, but now I feel I have to leave the door open."

Maybe Samari and his mom were hearing rumors that X was close to signing a few more 4star guards... and maybe Curtis was recently contacted by another school like X (with a very good basketball program) claiming their team desperately needs a good shooting guard... and maybe they are coming after him hard... maybe Curtis feels he owes it to himself to at least visit and see what the situation is.

We can speculate as to why he has openned up his commitment- there are so many reasons (even combinations of reasons) that could have lead to it.

X looks to be in a great position to end up with a top 20 2019 class, regardless or whether he recommits or not. Still, it would be awesome to see him recommit to X.

[XU 87]

Me thinks Title is a bitter UD grad.

I hate to change the subject, but has anyone seen anything on who Curtis is now looking at? I am wondering if we'll see some of the big boys (UK, Kansas etc.) get involved. I am totally guessing, but I also wonder if someone has his ear and is telling him things like, "I've heard UK has some interest in you."

[94GRAD]

"2nd largest Oktoberfest outside of Munich
Taste of Cincinnati has 550k "

Yeah like the crowd size for those two events isn't overestimated by a factor of four. I lived in downtown Cincinnati for several years and always laughed when I saw the 500,000 number attached to multiple events. Everyone knows it's nonsense.

Do you honestly believe 1 out of every 590 people in the United States attended The Taste of Cincinnati over the weekend ? Think of just how absurd that is.

550k visits. 175k a day. Even if it's 300k individuals, that's still a big number. And you initial argument was that there's nothing to do in Cincy. I gave you just a short list of things to do throughout the year. The list goes on, Bunbury, Maifest in Covington, Goettafest, etc. Tell us again that there's nothing to do in Cincy?

[XU 87]

550k visits. 175k a day. Even if it's 300k individuals, that's still a big number. And you initial argument was that there's nothing to do in Cincy. I gave you just a short list of things to do throughout the year. The list goes on, Bunbury, Maifest in Covington, Goettafest, etc. Tell us again that there's nothing to do in Cincy?

You left out Dana Gardens.

P.S. As a result of Title's remarks which spurred on this wonderful discussion, I had a goetta omelet for lunch. It was fantastic. So I suppose I should thank Title for feeling the need to start this important discussion about Cincinnati on the Samari Curtis thread.

I will add that I'm pretty sure that Cincinnati is the only city where one can find goetta.

[beatuc]

"2nd largest Oktoberfest outside of Munich
Taste of Cincinnati has 550k "

Yeah like the crowd size for those two events isn't overestimated by a factor of four. I lived in downtown Cincinnati for several years and always laughed when I saw the 500,000 number attached to multiple events. Everyone knows it's nonsense.

Do you honestly believe 1 out of every 590 people in the United States attended The Taste of Cincinnati over the weekend ? Think of just how absurd that is.

Buh-bye

[Title]

550k visits. 175k a day. Even if it's 300k individuals, that's still a big number. And you initial argument was that there's nothing to do in Cincy. I gave you just a short list of things to do throughout the year. The list goes on, Bunbury, Maifest in Covington, Goettafest, etc. Tell us again that there's nothing to do in Cincy?

It likely draws about 120-140 thousand over the three days, and that's a nice crowd. I never understood why they have to lie about it. However I would counter if that many people are showing up for a glorified street fair you have to admit your entertainment choices aren't that great. Oh and I never said there wasn't anything to do in Cincinnati.

[94GRAD]

I don't have any idea what goes on in Dayton, but for a city of Cincinnati's size there isn't much to brag about is there. Fireworks, a road race and a food festival ? Oh boy..........................Was I wrong..........................Cincinnati has it all going on.


It likely draws about 120-140 thousand over the three days, and that's a nice crowd. I never understood why they have to lie about it. However I would counter if that many people are showing up for a glorified street fair you have to admit your entertainment choices aren't that great. Oh and I never said there wasn't anything to do in Cincinnati.

My bad, There is plenty to do and a lot to brag about.

[joe titan]

Me thinks Title is a bitter UD grad.

I hate to change the subject, but has anyone seen anything on who Curtis is now looking at? I am wondering if we'll see some of the big boys (UK, Kansas etc.) get involved. I am totally guessing, but I also wonder if someone has his ear and is telling him things like, "I've heard UK has some interest in you."

tOSU plus several others Big 10 schools.

[IM4X]

Does this program ever get to the point where high 4s and 5s are regularly committing?

Part of me says yes (based on trajectory) and part of me wonders if that small Catholic school in the middle of a smaller city will ever get there. We've heard from both Mack and Miller that it's very hard to consistently close the game changers. I'm thinking they're more right than wrong.

No... don't buy into that nonsense. We may never be at the Duke or Kentucky level, but we continue to tick up and we are likely to start landing those 5 star prospects with the combination of Steele's recruiting ability (making a connection with those he targets) and his coaching ability (leading his players to their first final 4).

It's not like landing top tier players got Miller any closer to a NCAA championship (like he suggested it would). Somehow, I see Mack's similar excuse (he used when he left) will also prove to be just that... an excuse. We had a final four caliber team this past season. X didn't fail to reach the F4 because of a lack of talent.

[BMoreX]

Don't feed the troll

[Muskie]

Me thinks Title is a bitter UD grad.

I hate to change the subject, but has anyone seen anything on who Curtis is now looking at? I am wondering if we'll see some of the big boys (UK, Kansas etc.) get involved. I am totally guessing, but I also wonder if someone has his ear and is telling him things like, "I've heard UK has some interest in you."

I think he's a Butler guy actually.

[sirthought]

I used to travel a lot for work and have been to several metro areas for about a week at a time. I would have plenty of time to explore museums, parks, and city life. There have been very few cities that match up to what Cincinnati offers.

Yeah, there are some bigger places like New York, Chicago, San Fran, Minneapolis. But most places don't really have the same high-end offerings mixed with accessibility and metropolitan charm.

[Title]

Oh yeah "high end" offerings like one high quality downtown hotel, and one first rate downtown dinner spot.

[Xuperman]

I'd like to think Dante Jackson was also an exception to the "nothing good comes from dayton" rule.

Dante not from Dayton area.....Greenfield, Ohio near Hillsboro.

[Juice]

Oh yeah "high end" offerings like one high quality downtown hotel, and one first rate downtown dinner spot.

https://www.sbnation.com/2012-super-bowl/2012/1/25/2728017/super-bowl-recipes-2012-indianapolis-xlvi

[MHettel]

I used to travel a lot for work and have been to several metro areas for about a week at a time. I would have plenty of time to explore museums, parks, and city life. There have been very few cities that match up to what Cincinnati offers.

Yeah, there are some bigger places like New York, Chicago, San Fran, Minneapolis. But most places don't really have the same high-end offerings mixed with accessibility and metropolitan charm.
Ok. You sounded legit right up to the point that you included Minneapolis in the same sentence at NY, Chicago, and SF. I chuckled

[xu82]

Ok. You sounded legit right up to the point that you included Minneapolis in the same sentence at NY, Chicago, and SF. I chuckled

I’ve been to Minneapolis at least three times, in various seasons, and I think it’s a great city! I’m not saying it’s NYC or SF (what else is???), but I see no reason why it can’t be in the same conversation. If it weren’t for the weather, I’d consider it and the cost of living might make it a better option than the other cities named.

[sirthought]

Ok. You sounded legit right up to the point that you included Minneapolis in the same sentence at NY, Chicago, and SF. I chuckled

Yeah, it's a great city. If it wasn't for the weather I'd live there in a heartbeat.

[XUBison]

I’ve been to Minneapolis at least three times, in various seasons, and I think it’s a great city! I’m not saying it’s NYC or SF (what else is???), but I see no reason why it can’t be in the same conversation. If it weren’t for the weather, I’d consider it and the cost of living might make it a better option than the other cities named.

100% agree. Have been to Mpls many times, The Twin Cities metro is nearly double the size of the Cincy metro... it is sophisticated, with a food/arts/activity culture that is super under-rated.

FWIW, I only lived in Cincy during college and the few years following, but I think it’s also a great city. Aside from its major events and venues, there are all kinds of fun neighborhood nooks and crannies to discover, if you’re willing to look for them. My wife and I always thought that was Cincy’s charm, and what makes it unique.

[xu82]

100% agree. Have been to Mpls many times, The Twin Cities metro is nearly double the size of the Cincy metro... it is sophisticated, with a food/arts/activity culture that is super under-rated.

FWIW, I only lived in Cincy during college and the few years following, but I think it’s also a great city. Aside from its major events and venues, there are all kinds of fun neighborhood nooks and crannies to discover, if you’re willing to look for them. My wife and I always thought that was Cincy’s charm, and what makes it unique.

That’s a good point about the nooks and crannies. When I get back the “must do places” are all over in Mt Adams, Mt Lookout, Hyde Park, etc.....and of course Dana’s and the campus (in that order, just like the old days)..

[Muskie]

That’s a good point about the nooks and crannies. When I get back the “must do places” are all over in Mt Adams, Mt Lookout, Hyde Park, etc.....and of course Dana’s and the campus (in that order, just like the old days)..

The more time i've spent in Nashville, the more it reminds me of Cincinnati for the nooks and crannies. Definitely something I miss about Cincy.

[Lloyd Braun]

Yeah, it's a great city. If it wasn't for the weather I'd live there in a heartbeat.

Still, they did a great job with the Skyway system to keep people out of the elements in the winter. Really a cool town that’s physically active as well.

[xu82]

The more time i've spent in Nashville, the more it reminds me of Cincinnati for the nooks and crannies. Definitely something I miss about Cincy.

I hadn’t thought of it that way, but that’s a great point about Nashville. I love that town and that’’s part of why. We’ll miss it when we finally get the condo sold. I need to get up and enjoy it while we can. Trying to get my old X roommate to join me there soon. Hotels there are really expensive!

[xu82]

Still, they did a great job with the Skyway system to keep people out of the elements in the winter. Really a cool town that’s physically active as well.

They celebrate the hell out of summer! Walking, jogging, strolling babies, planting flowers, etc. We arrived on a Thursday one summer, and the restaurants were PACKED! Couldn’t get into our first choice. The next night we decided to try earlier and we could walk right in. Almost empty. I asked what the difference was and was told “it’s Friday”. Huh? Should be a big night, right? Nope, they tell me everyone takes long weekends all summer to go to their lake houses...then they just knuckle down and work all winter.

[Cheesehead]

Oh yeah "high end" offerings like one high quality downtown hotel, and one first rate downtown dinner spot.

Clearly, you haven't been around the city much. Your loss and thank you!

[Muskie in dayton]

Oh yeah "high end" offerings like one high quality downtown hotel, and one first rate downtown dinner spot.

You’ve talked a lot of shit (bullshit) about Cincy. How about disclosing where you’re from?

[Smooth]

Things like this weren't supposed to happen after we got pro soccer. I want my money back.

I think I typed a similar thing after the streetcar started operating. And PBS.

Damn, I'm negative today.

[Title]

Things like this weren't supposed to happen after we got pro soccer. I want my money back.

I think I typed a similar thing after the streetcar started operating. And PBS.

Damn, I'm negative today.


Naw, spending $10 million to secure the World Choir Games was the all-time bad "investment". Yet Cincy residents keep electing the same buffoons.

[Juice]

Naw, spending $10 million to secure the World Choir Games was the all-time bad "investment". Yet Cincy residents keep electing the same buffoons.

Shit, he actually said something accurate on here...

[webxu]

bad investment... no way! We are the city that sings now! :facepalm:

[sirthought]

Naw, spending $10 million to secure the World Choir Games was the all-time bad "investment". Yet Cincy residents keep electing the same buffoons.

Geez, it ONLY brought a $49 million return, not to mention thousands of people who've never been here before talking about the city to everyone they mentioned their travels to. The direct revenue was exactly $10 million, so they broke even, but the added business to the region was huge.

[letskeepitreal]

who the hell hijacked this thread? Keep coming back for news on Curtis but seeing sh*t about the World Choir Games. Whats up with that? Loved Cinci when I was at X but much prefer Chicago where I'm now at. For smaller cities, I like Nashville and San Diego!

[paulxu]

Pot


who the hell hijacked this thread?

kettle


loved cinci when i was at x but much prefer chicago where i'm now at. For smaller cities, i like nashville and san diego!

[Title]

Geez, it ONLY brought a $49 million return, not to mention thousands of people who've never been here before talking about the city to everyone they mentioned their travels to. The direct revenue was exactly $10 million, so they broke even, but the added business to the region was huge.


Where did you get that garbage ? All in it lost just over 17 million dollars. The $49 million is a bulls--t number estimating the market cost of publicity it generated. If that generated $49 million than a Monday Night Football game would be over a billion. Nice job falling for the CYA put out by the visitors bureau.

[GIMMFD]

Anyways back to Curtis, he said he had a really good relationship with Travis Steele and that "they talked every single day", I know we say that it's because he's getting some offers now, but do you think we have a realistic shot in keeping him? Or if Armaan Franklin commits the writing is on the wall? We're okay on guards right now because we'll still have Q and Scruggs, but beyond that it's a bit of a question mark, think he doesn't want to compete for minutes and contribute right away??

[xu82]

Anyways back to Curtis, he said he had a really good relationship with Travis Steele and that "they talked every single day", I know we say that it's because he's getting some offers now, but do you think we have a realistic shot in keeping him? Or if Armaan Franklin commits the writing is on the wall? We're okay on guards right now because we'll still have Q and Scruggs, but beyond that it's a bit of a question mark, think he doesn't want to compete for minutes and contribute right away??

How dare you try to get this back on track!

I wish I had a clue as to what’s going on here, so I wait, and check in here to see in what direction these threads wander off. I just hope and pray for the best.

[letskeepitreal]

Pot



kettle

Haha, got me there.

[xufan02]

Anyways back to Curtis, he said he had a really good relationship with Travis Steele and that "they talked every single day", I know we say that it's because he's getting some offers now, but do you think we have a realistic shot in keeping him? Or if Armaan Franklin commits the writing is on the wall? We're okay on guards right now because we'll still have Q and Scruggs, but beyond that it's a bit of a question mark, think he doesn't want to compete for minutes and contribute right away??

I don't see the staff continuing to recruit Curtis. He really caught them off guard with his decommittment. Also, Xavier is in great position with Franklin, most think it is a day to day thing. #commitmentwatch

[GIMMFD]

I don't see the staff continuing to recruit Curtis. He really caught them off guard with his decommittment. Also, Xavier is in great position with Franklin, most think it is a day to day thing. #commitmentwatch

Ahh okay, so it's probably just a clean break, well that sucks, I was pretty excited about him, his highlights were a treat to watch, and really looked like he could light it up from deep.

[Juice]

Ahh okay, so it's probably just a clean break, well that sucks, I was pretty excited about him, his highlights were a treat to watch, and really looked like he could light it up from deep.

I don't think his assumptions about not recruiting Samari are correct at all.

[joe titan]

I don't think his assumptions about not recruiting Samari are correct at all.

If only to show Holtman, Painter et al to keep their greasy mitts away from Muskie commits, Curtis is not one from whom Coach Steele is going to turn away.

[xukeith]

whatever happened to Keontae Kennedy making up his mind? He didn't last Wednesday. He announced an offer from a smalller school on Twitter.

Not making his mind up.

[Muskie]

whatever happened to Keontae Kennedy making up his mind? He didn't last Wednesday. He announced an offer from a smalller school on Twitter.

Not making his mind up.

He wants to commit. But it’s not an option for him right now.


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[kellernr]

He wants to commit. But it’s not an option for him right now.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProCommit where? X? I was following an SMU thread and they seem to think that he wants SMU but his dad wants Kansas. I didn't know Kansas even had an offer out to him

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[xu95]

He wants to commit to X, but Coach Steele isn't willing to accept a commitment from him.

xu95

[kellernr]

He wants to commit to X, but Coach Steele isn't willing to accept a commitment from him.

xu95I'm still confused on why Steele wouldn't want him? Plenty of scholarships open. Does he have academic or legal issues?

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[kellernr]

I'm still confused on why Steele wouldn't want him? Plenty of scholarships open. Does he have academic or legal issues?

Sent from my SM-N920V using TapatalkAnd I figured X was still involved. I was surprised to see him retweeting me

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[XU3232]

Steele doesn't want him because they are going after other recruits for the next class that they feel better about. Keonte is basically Elias Harden 2.0... Harden was a much higher rated recruit coming out of high school too, he just didn't have much of a chance for minutes last year.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Well there's no way in hell Kansas has an offer out to him if we wont accept a commitment from him.

[xu95]

Well there's no way in hell Kansas has an offer out to him if we wont accept a commitment from him.

I could be wrong, but when I glanced at the SMU board, it said XU, not KU.

xu95

[kellernr]

I could be wrong, but when I glanced at the SMU board, it said XU, not KU.

xu95Ohhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/95f12e840806920b600f846d06c1b5f7.jpg

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[xu95]

That's a different one than I read. The one I read definitely said Xavier. I just looked at it again. It is 247 information though so I deleted the link I had up here just a few minutes ago.

xu95

[GIMMFD]

Well there's no way in hell Kansas has an offer out to him if we wont accept a commitment from him.

Yeahh his dad needs to be a bit reasonable about this, what a mess of a situation, sounds like a complete dumpster fire.

[xu82]

Yeahh his dad needs to be a bit reasonable about this, what a mess of a situation, sounds like a complete dumpster fire.

Hey, are there any Ball kids left to recruit?

[XMuskieFTW]

Hey, are there any Ball kids left to recruit?

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/214111/andre-ball

Their cousin. He's committed to Pepperdine.

[XU 87]

That's a different one than I read. The one I read definitely said Xavier. I just looked at it again. It is 247 information though so I deleted the link I had up here just a few minutes ago.

xu95

I just read the 247 info which lists the schools recruiting Kennedy. Xavier is no longer included in the list, and it's a long list.

[xu95]

I just read the 247 info which lists the schools recruiting Kennedy. Xavier is no longer included in the list, and it's a long list.

I don't think Xavier has been recruiting him for some time. I think his family would like Xavier to still recruit him.

xu95

[XU 87]

I don't think Xavier has been recruiting him for some time. I think his family would like Xavier to still recruit him.

xu95

I think that is a fair assessment.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

word on twitter, per @retirefiftytu, is that Samari Curtis has committed to UC. So much for that OSU/IU stuff. DSR 2.0?

[Cheesehead]

word on twitter, per @retirefiftytu, is that Samari Curtis has committed to UC. So much for that OSU/IU stuff. DSR 2.0?

Welcome to the annual beatdown, then.

[xu95]

don't let the door hit you on the way out.

While I would have liked to have had Curtis, we are in with better players than him. Plus 0% chance he was a PG at Xavier.

xu95

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

don't let the door hit you on the way out.

While I would have liked to have had Curtis, we are in with better players than him. Plus 0% chance he was a PG at Xavier.

xu95

LMAO, Snow just quoted a tweet about Curtis to UC saying "Curtis is a very talented shooting guard in the 2019 class"

[GIMMFD]

Welcome to the annual beatdown, then.

Agreed. Unfortunate for him, I'm sure UC fans are going to have an irrational field day with this. Oh well, let's lock up Ramsey, King, Franklin, and let another piece fall for us and sign a quality class. Would have liked Samari Curtis a lot, he's a big time scorer, but if he wants to choose the AAC over the Big East, that's on him.

[XU 87]

Losing this guy to UC sucks. I can't look at it any other way.

[XMuskieFTW]

Losing this guy to UC sucks. I can't look at it any other way.

Same thing happened with DSR and we got Semaj and Sumner instead. I have a feeling this loss might be a gain in the long term with other guys we are in on.

[BMoreX]

Enjoy Cintas Center in the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons, Samari.

[drudy23]

If I was in a Xavier uniform, I'd would make it my personal mission to ensure he never has a good showing in the Crosstown Shootout.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

I'm sure Paul Scruggs will be willing to pass that torch to (hopefully) Dwon Odom when that time comes. Losing Curtis was upsetting, but losing him to UC, honestly, to me at least, eases the pain a bit. We didn't lose him because a bigger program came along. We lost him because we couldn't offer him the position he wanted to play.

[xu95]

LMAO, Snow just quoted a tweet about Curtis to UC saying "Curtis is a very talented shooting guard in the 2019 class"

yes, but Samari thinks he will be a point guard in college

xu95

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

yes, but Samari thinks he will be a point guard in college

xu95

I know, and I think Brian knows that, and that was a part of the fun in tweeting that he is a shooting guard, rather than a point guard or just "guard". He also just put out an article on the commitment with the title "How good Samari Curtis will be depends on if he is willing to read his own scouting report" (i.e. whether he accepts that he's better suited off the ball.

[joe titan]

Remember CM telling Cumberland you could have been here.

[noteggs]

Yes he is very talented SG...

Who really cares because he’s now playing for a defensive minded team who’ll will only average 45 pts a game.

[sirthought]

I hope for him he can prove all the doubters wrong. Nothing wrong with working to improve your skills that make a good point guard, no matter where you are placed on the floor. I'm sure his coaches would appreciate that as long as he's not messing up plays.

[BandAid]

I’d rather be castrated than play for a cronin-coached team. Good luck with that Samari.

[scoscox]

I wonder if this affects kyky Tandy’s recruitment in a positive way for us. I’m excited for the “kyky, do you love threes” chants when that kid gets to college. Preferably at contas

[drudy23]

He de-committed from us to sign with UC..he's a moron.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

This is probably more about playing time and his position. He would be coming in behind Goodin and Scruggs, both upper classmen. Steele probably told him that or he or his people saw that.


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[XUGRAD80]

He is dead to me now....:)

:headscratch:


Not really sure what he is thinking. I hear the Johnson kid that UC has is going to be a real good point guard and he is only a freshman this year, so it’s not like Mick is just going to hand him the starting PG position.

[paulxu]

Never over-estimate the YTG.

[scoscox]

This reminds me. Andy Mac referring to mick Cronin as the lawn gnome on Brad Redfords latest podcast is laugh out loud funny. Highly recommend. The entire interview is hilarious. Andy also hints that we might be signing another grad transfer big soon. Anyone else heard that?

[kellernr]

This reminds me. Andy Mac referring to mick Cronin as the lawn gnome on Brad Redfords latest podcast is laugh out loud funny. Highly recommend. The entire interview is hilarious. Andy also hints that we might be signing another grad transfer big soon. Anyone else heard that?Do we need s 3rd big? Hankins and Jones should be enough as long as Jones can stay on the floor.

Also, I saw on twitter that Ramsey was on campus yesterday with King. Anyone know how that went?

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[XU3232]

Do we need s 3rd big? Hankins and Jones should be enough as long as Jones can stay on the floor.

Also, I saw on twitter that Ramsey was on campus yesterday with King. Anyone know how that went?

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They are both on official visits and still on campus... the visit is going to go great. It's hard for a visit not to go great though.

[Xavgrad08]

That did not last long. Curtis is transferring from Nebraska. https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/mens-basketball/freshman-husker-guard-samari-curtis-transferring-from-program/article_11cc3990-6b7e-5c83-97ff-2be5d7c3c068.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true

[drudy23]

4th time's a charm.

Kind of feel bad that there's no one in this kid's life to help him realize some of this takes time and sacrifice. Or maybe they have, and he won't listen.

[X-band '01]

Maybe Curtis just has a knack for signing up to play with coaches that either take another job or get fired.

Signs with Xavier and Chris Ma - never mind, went to Louisville

Signs with UC and Mick Cro - oh wait, went to UCLA

Signs with Nebraska and Tim Mi - umm, Miles was fired and is now a BTN/Fox analyst

[stammina0721]

Sorry kids don't have better guidance

[xukeith]

Well, at least he is not in jail or accused of horrible assault charges. Nebraska can't be fun.

[XU 87]

Maybe Curtis just has a knack for signing up to play with coaches that either take another job or get fired.

Signs with Xavier and Chris Ma - never mind, went to Louisville

Signs with UC and Mick Cro - oh wait, went to UCLA

Signs with Nebraska and Tim Mi - umm, Miles was fired and is now a BTN/Fox analyst

I think he committed to Nebraska after Miles got fired.

[Juice]

I think he committed to Nebraska after Miles got fired.

And Fred Hoiberg is there. He’s better coach than Miles.

[X-band '01]

Our old friend Samari Curtis now a benchwarmer at Evansville. Sounds bad off the tip of the tongue, but he had 29 off the bench tonight and the Aces upset Southern Illinois on the road. That was their first Valley win in over a calendar year.

[Smails]

And to think Evansville was a good rival for us at one time. Long gone are the days of Scott Shreffler and Parrish Casebier..

[muskiefan82]

And to think Evansville was a good rival for us at one time. Long gone are the days of Scott Shreffler and Parrish Casebier..

still, Parrish Casebier is a GREAT name.

[XU 87]

Curtis is essentially a 21 year old freshman.