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Per Post Gazette (Mike White) Thiero is down to five schools -- he will make his decision on Sunday (Mothers Day) 'The Five Schools are DU, Pitt, Kentucky, Xavier and Maryland. Heck, I'm happy he kept us in his top 5 and that is out on social media. Xavier and Maryland make most sense IMO, but that never seems to be accurate. Kentucky and ties to Calipari certainly seem to add up. KD should stay in touch, in case he wants to portal out after next year. Purely conjecture...Pitt just signed a pair of 6'11" brothers (can you say Nelsons) from the Canary Islands. Also, the idea that he had both The Dukes n Pitt in the top 5 makes me think he may want to stay close to home. The sports writers from other papers have him going to Kentucky. We will see... Go to Kentucky and get exploited.Caliprari is a good coach, questionable character.College basketball makes all these coaches look like criminals with this portal transferring.I still think Duquesne is a better place to grow,get a education than Kentucky and develop as a human being. Kentucky ,its just basketball and winning Last edited by townsonkid (5/05/2022 10:24 am) For what it's worth, I'll be surprised if our roster isn't set at this point. Hoping that I'm wrong but that's my gut feeling. Would much rather have a descent big than Thiero at this point. I see your point; but is the roster ever again going to be “set” in May? That's also a valid point! Who else would go to allow for any further newcomers? Aren't we at our 13 limit or are we? Our recruiting is like an Agatha Christie mystery thriller! Right, but it keeps us on the edge of our seats; makes things more interesting. Calipari ruins the kid's announcement. However, I hopefully look for a center commitment soon. Easley is gone baby gone. We are at 13 without him. Last edited by townsonkid (5/06/2022 1:34 pm) Easley is gone baby gone. We are at 13 without him. Is this your speculation? It could be, but everything I have heard is that Kevin is coming back. Would appreciate a source if it is not speculation/ Easley is gone baby gone. We are at 13 without him. Is this your speculation? It could be, but everything I have heard is that Kevin is coming back. Would appreciate a source if it is not speculation/ Need a center. Competent indeed. Keep it up CLK Right, Easley is gone baby gone. We are at 13 without him. It's NOT OFTEN that there is a situation where there is a player I "Would Like Sean Miller to Get" THIS is one case I wouldn't mind seeing it happen --- IF only to see the reaction coming out of Kentucky and/or Calipari. Regarding Calipari CLK and Iron Duke I would like to see a decent big to finish off this class. If we don't land one then I am guessing we'll see Rotroff in the middle to start or Barre or Dixon - basically playing 3 forwards. I just don't want to see us having to play out of position again at the 5. Tre needs to play the 4 and that is that. Econ...liked your post... Easley is gone baby gone. We are at 13 without him. It's NOT OFTEN that there is a situation where there is a player I "Would Like Sean Miller to Get" THIS is one case I wouldn't mind seeing it happen --- IF only to see the reaction coming out of Kentucky and/or Calipari. It’s not like he is a 5-star player; seriously; just not even important for Kentucky. He won’t start for any of the programs; or produce immediately. He would need some time; and may still grow; so don’t except the kid to walk in and play. He signed with Kentucky today.
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Dukes in Final 5 for Thiero
(Monday is also his birthday) I was hoping that perhaps there was some symbolism in the Mother's Day date with the fact that he had family ties with DU.
White closes the article by stating Xavier and Coach Miller got into the race late after Miller got the job but it's hard to see anyone beating out Kentucky.
I'm not a techie so I can't link the article
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at any cost.Stay home.
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Saw something about UK has only had two 3 star recruits under Cal. Didnt say who they were/how they did
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I think there is still some flex in the roster with Easley and Rotroff still unsettled.
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UK Basketball has silent pledge as Adou sets decision date, per John Calipari - A Sea Of Blue
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Calipari, classless as always.
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townsonkid wrote:
Also, I am not an expert on rules, but I would not be surprised to see more than 13 players on the roster. Rotroff gets his Covid year and because he is not a transfer maybe his scholarship doesn't count?
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CLK wrote:townsonkid wrote:
Also, I am not an expert on rules, but I would not be surprised to see more than 13 players on the roster. Rotroff gets his Covid year and because he is not a transfer maybe his scholarship doesn't count?
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I don’t think we need another guard this year; but an experienced “5” would balance the roster. As we saw last year; playing small can be tough.
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townsonkid wrote:
Calipari, classless as always.
Know Maryland seems out of the picture -- Heck would even be nice to see Thiero GO THERE!!!!
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I was reading the Ky fan message board.
Fan base at KY not happy with Cal.
No SEC championships, no final four lost to St. Peter
Fans feel he has lost it been at Ky too long
same old offense nothing new problem with the use of his players
He won't be fired but Theiro should think hard about going to KY
Coach under some heat in a high expectation program
If Theiro goes to KY he will be under some pressure to produce immediately for a coach
that can highly rated players as he pleases.
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"Regarding (Calipari) Dambrot
I was reading the (Ky) DU fan message board.
Fan base at(KY) Duquesne not happy with (Cal.) Dambrot
No A10 championships, no final four...
Fans feel he has lost it ...same old offense nothing new problem with the use of his players
He won't be fired but Theiro should think hard about going to (KY) Duquesne
Coach under some heat..."
If Theiro goes to (KY) Duquesne he will be under some pressure to produce immediately...
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SkepticAl wrote:townsonkid wrote:
Calipari, classless as always.
Know Maryland seems out of the picture -- Heck would even be nice to see Thiero GO THERE!!!!
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Let’s not blow this situation out of proportion. It’s nice that he listed Duquesne in his final 5; but he’ll probably turn up 2-3 years down the road; might be 6’7” and playing for none of these five teams!
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