Uh Oh: Kentucky Shows "Heavy Interest" in Terp Basketball Target Adjehi Baru
by Ben Broman on Oct 21, 2010 3:43 PM EDT
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PrintAs anchor posted earlier today, recruiting analyst (and father of 2012 national recruit Tyler Lewis) Rick Lewis tweeted that Kentucky had offered Adjehi Baru, arguably the top target on Maryland's board aside from Nick Faust (whom, depending on your viewpoint, you may or may not count). See:
Kentucky just offered 6'9 Adjehi Baru. Baru will take an official visit to UK in the near future. UK will replace USC as the 5th official
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There is good news, though: as it turns out, this report was incorrect (more on that in a minute), and Kentucky hasn't offered yet. Still, they are showing "heavy interest" and I have no reason to doubt that Lewis is right about them being on Baru's list.
With USC out, that means that Baru's final five is Maryland and Virginia Tech, both of which have been recruiting him from the start, plus College of Charleston, who either has some kind of "in" with Baru or is just a courtesy list, UNC, and Kentucky. UNC and Kentucky are scary for very obvious reasons.
There is some hope, though; Baru's still behind Cody Zeller on the UNC wishlist, and Kentucky hasn't yet offered, either:
Kentucky is definitely heavily interested in Adjehi Baru, but despite rumors has not stepped up with an offer yet. They'll see him soon.
Evan Daniels
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Have confirmed that Adjehi Baru does not have an offer, but UK is interested. Like all 2011 names u hear, only a possibility down the road.
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The hope is obviously that Kentucky will land whoever is on their list ahead of Baru, though I'm not sure who that would be (maybe DeAndre Daniels or Adonis Thomas). They are loaded at PF/C with five-stars Anthony Davis and Kyle Wiltjer in tow for 2011, plus the potential of Terrence Jones or Enes Kanter being there next year.
Of course, even the potential of a Kentucky offer should be enough to scare any fan hoping for a Baru commit (that is, all of you). UK is getting to the point where they're getting almost anyone they seriously want, and if they seriously want Baru, the allure of Calipari and his success at getting guys into the NBA will probably win out. And if it doesn't, there's pretty good odds UNC will.
That said, Maryland was still the first team to recruit him and he's at least been on Maryland's campus, which can't be said about UK. Both UNC and UK have their weaknesses, mostly revolving around the talent at Baru's position already. We'll see where the recruitment goes, but on the surface, there's some bad signs.
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Cal
I wonder what kind of money they are going to offer Baru…
When you are on top
you don’t have to offer money-just offer!
Happy Days are here again! Wildcat's have #1 recruiting class again!
You guys are NOT on top.
That distinction belongs to Duke, both for winning the natty last year and being ranked number 1 going into this season.
University of Kent-underachievers is #10 in the initial poll, and you fell FAR short of expectations last season.
Have fun wasting talent again this year.
UK is heading the way of Michigan after the FAB 5
When the lights finally come on, the truth will be seen, and this corrupt program will be shown as the dirtiest program of the past 20 years(second only to memphis….see the connection?) F UK
by 1 proud terp on Oct 21, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Go back about 22 yrs
And you can count Kentucky as the dirtiest program twice- just read a little about Eddie Sutton and Chris Mills
Yessir
And “OLD CAT,” you’re probably old enough to know about the point shaving scandal of the late 40s. Cost UK a Natty and they were dirty during the other 3 Nattys of ‘48, ’49, and ’51! Cash, point shaving, cannot overlook the dirty pool your school’s been playing for ages. The Gillespie fiasco made your Natty hungry crew make another mistake.
PS – you all have won squadoosch since ’98. Suck that Icicle, pops
by bball purist on Nov 18, 2010 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
I wish too, but they won't
He’s become a necessity in the eyes of the NCAA. The high TV ratings, merchandise and ticket sales are a direct result of his recruiting. The NCAA has to be aware of his shady conduct, but I think they view it as a necessary evil.
by worldwidewes on Oct 21, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
We will see how well Cal
stands in with the NCAA if they “FREE ENES”
Happy Days are here again! Wildcat's have #1 recruiting class again!
ENES got sent to NCAA jail, just like UK and Cal soon
“OLD CAT” = board crasher – F OFF
by bball purist on Nov 18, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I think the fact that he's doing it and not winning is helping him, actually
If he was winning year after year, then I think the NCAA would recognize it as an issue. But as long as he’s a Sweet Sixteen coach, they’ll see nothing wrong with it.
by callmecostanza on Oct 21, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
God not Kentucky
Those guys just don’t f-ing quit man. Hopefully Baru stays away.
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
No offense, but just wondering: who are you?
You seem like a really big fan of Florida teams, but I can’t find the MD connection and you always say “you” as opposed to “we” in reference to MD. I welcome it, it’s always nice to get other perspectives, but I’m just curious as to why you read/comment so much.
Ben, Gators and Terps are both reptiles
by 1 proud terp on Oct 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
It's OK
I was born in D.C. and lived in Annapolis until I was 7. Then my family moved and I to Florida and that’s how I became a Gator fan. :)
I actually started to become a UMD fan before I moved because of my father (huge Terrapin fan). But at that time I didn’t really have much of a grasp of football or basketball so I never really became a Terp fan.
But even though I moved I still have interest in the Terps. I like seeing you all do good and be successful. I even like seeing Navy do good. :) And it disappoints me when you all have rough seasons and troubles.
I say “you all” not out of disrespect or anything, it’s just that I’m not “as” emotionally involved to Maryland as I am with Florida. You all are like my 2nd favorite team tied with Navy.
I hope this answers some of yalls questions. If ya have any others feel free to ask them, I’m not shy. :)
P.S.-I comment a lot more on the Gator sites than I do here. :)
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
No problem :)
"1 - 2 - Freddy's coming for you, 3 - 4 - Better lock your door, 5 - 6 - Grab your crucifix, 7 - 8 - Better stay up late, 9 - 10 - Never sleep again..."
GatorBuc15 - One Request
Please – just keep hatin’ on UK and the Dousckies… Tune in 2/2/11 – another #1 upset is coming down the pike for Gary – his 8th #1 upset is coming sooner rather than later!
by bball purist on Nov 18, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Am I alone in this
or am I the only one who’s hatred of Duke might soon be surpassed by my hatred of Kentucky.
I was just thinking the same thing....
but had a visual flash of the rat face coach Kry-baby and quickly snapped back to reality. But UK is now my official #2 most hated!
by 1 proud terp on Oct 21, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Hatred
My hatred of Duke is directed at the school itself. My hatred of Kentucky only currently extends to Calipari. I have nothing against Kentucky, except for the fact that their head coach is a slimy bastard who’s unethical recruiting tactics have gotten his former school’s winnings and Tournament records vacated.
I've never really gotten along w/ UK fans, personally
I have family in the Louisville area, so UL is one of my secondary teams. Obviously there’s the rivalry with Kentucky, so I’m expected to not like them, but they’re like Maryland fans without the wit (and way more country). There are a few UK fans I’ve met that are great people, but a lot think way too highly of their teams and are terrible if you’re not already a fan of the team.
i know we here at TT dont like facebook statuses but
Torrey Smith’s status says something about praying for one of his teammates, but it doesnt mention which teammate. Anybody have information about this?
ok apparently...
Pete Desouza got in a scooter accident in front of Cole. The injuries are apparently non-life threatening though
Does UK even have any scholarships to offer??
I didn’t do any research on it, but this late it seems like they’d be stacked with full class of one-and-dones.
?????
I don’t understand why a kid would go to a place like UK, and sit the bench for a year. Then one only knows what the cheater has lined up for 2012. I was worried about UNC, now these cheaters get involved.
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