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Regardless of how we feel about the merit of Bruce’s previous violations, we also have to consider how this factors in for the NCAA. (I realize Bruce didn’t commit these violations, but it’s his program.)

Counterpoint - and I hope it never comes to this - would much rather serve a postseason ban in 20-21 than 21-22. (Assuming we’re could keep the roster together.)

Hopefully the self-imposed sanctions are a mitigating factor, but given the roughly analogous violations it’s hard not to see the OK State penalties as a bad sign. It also makes you wonder what kind of penalties are coming for the schools that were paying recruits, which seems like a far more significant violation. OK State got a postseason ban for one level 1 violation. Looks like Kansas has five level 1 violations.

A grad transfer would effectively do this, fwiw. If we can find one that fits, that is.

Thanks. A lot still TBD due to the final roster spot, but I would be shocked if we go another year without a transfer. (Nothing specific in mind here, just given roster composition and the regularity with which guys transfer in this era.)

@ellitor Any idea if Auburn is still pursuing Ruffin? Limited 2021 scholarships, and more noise around JD and Frankie Collins lately.

My source was the great Jon Rothstein. Hopefully we get a “welcome to the jungle” out of him soon.

Announcing a list of seven potential destinations today.

Seems like Cooper is more polished at the moment, but Thor has the highest ceiling. I think Cooper will be a great college point guard. I’m interested to see what he develops into as a pro prospect given his stature/athleticism. Even if he doesn’t become Chris Paul (his 247 comp), I think he could be our Jalen Brunson or similar, and that’s a fantastic outcome.

It’s hard to imagine Thor will be ready to log meaningful minutes at the 5 this season. We are going to need Cardwell to play a little, even if Jaylin can slide down and play some at the 5.

In addition to this - sometimes a reclass gets schools involved who have missed on priority targets at the recruit’s position that wouldn’t have necessarily offered if they stayed in their original class. (See Anselem and Kentucky.)

Interesting that we never offered Anselem, given that he’s from the Atlanta area. Seems like his options have blown up since reclassifying. Much higher ceiling for Makur though - if he goes to college.

Frankie Collins is a PG to watch for 2021. Top-100, says we are heavily involved. https://stockrisers.com/2020/05/01/top-75-junior-frankie-collins-will-remain-in-2021-breaks-down-recruitment/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

LSU and UGA no longer in the mix for Anselem.

“Everything is open for discussion with me,” Brown’s father, Greg Brown Jr., told The Chop Shop on Thursday. “Everything has to be a good fit. Everything has to align. We’re not going to make a decision to do anything haphazardly or just because somebody else did it — that’s got nothing to do with us.” https://www.burntorangenation.com/platform/amp/2020/4/16/21223926/jalen-green-greg-brown-isaiah-todd-nba-g-league-pathway?utm_campaign=sbn_wescott&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&__twitter_impression=true