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It’s just that Kansas is making a push but still a Rutgers leanWhere’s the update
Hypothetically if Kansas was to offer a few million more it would be very hard to turn down.Harper played a ton of league games with Ace Bailey over the summer and built a lasting friendship
Pike and Knight traveled around the globe to watch him play when other coaches didn't
I'm sure he'll get a comfortable NIL deal at Rutgers
Why commit to a school that has hardly paid any attention to you other than getting a big check? (BTW, Harper will make good money at Rutgers and will CERTAINLY make big bucks in the NBA)
Have to feel good with Richie's crystal ball
Although he might just realize that it’s possible he can make that money anyway in the NBA. Regardless of how he plays in college he’ll still be a lottery pick because of his high school ranking alone.Hypothetically if Kansas was to offer a few million more it would be very hard to turn down.
Unfortunately that's just the way things are.
Pretty sure the story goes, Ace could have went anywhere but he wants to play his one year in college with JMike. If there is no room for JMike, Ace isn't coming no matter the offer and if JMike stays here for 24-25 no amount will change that.This is the recruiting landscape.
Kansas probably trying to pull away Ace. You get Ace and you get Harper.
I mean the positives of signing with a school like Kansas are literally endless. Let’s not be naive. Hopefully Rutgers pulls it off though.Harper played a ton of league games with Ace Bailey over the summer and built a lasting friendship
Pike and Knight traveled around the globe to watch him play when other coaches didn't
I'm sure he'll get a comfortable NIL deal at Rutgers
Why commit to a school that has hardly paid any attention to you other than getting a big check? (BTW, Harper will make good money at Rutgers and will CERTAINLY make big bucks in the NBA)
Have to feel good with Richie's crystal ball
KU gonna hit him with a 2-4M NIL offer. Big league flex.
What are those endless positives over other schools?I mean the positives of signing with a school like Kansas are literally endless. Let’s not be naive. Hopefully Rutgers pulls it off though.
Unfortunately I have to agree. If we miss on him it would be easier to stomach if KU simply delivered him a dump truck of benjamins rather than something else.I have no idea what RU is offering but if it's not near that I wouldn't fault the kid for going. If it's at the higher end of the scale, that's real money. Walks with $2MM likely into the NBA. This is a business and that is the right business move.
I mean the positives of signing with a school like Kansas are literally endless. Let’s not be naive. Hopefully Rutgers pulls it off though.
Literally the only advantage they have aside from money is that they are a legit NC contender each season.What are those endless positives over other schools?
Who the fck pays an 18 year old 2 million dollars to play at their favorite school for one year?I have no idea what RU is offering but if it's not near that I wouldn't fault the kid for going. If it's at the higher end of the scale, that's real money. Walks with $2MM likely into the NBA. This is a business and that is the right business move.
He’s a lottery pick..Who the fck pays an 18 year old 2 million dollars to play at their favorite school for one year?
I'm not believing these NIL numbers floating around until an actual player or players confirm it. None have done so yet.Who the fck pays an 18 year old 2 million dollars to play at their favorite school for one year?
Who the fck pays an 18 year old 2 million dollars to play at their favorite school for one year?
That was alluded to on the podcast and could be the one thing that hurts us here.If you're Addidas (as it's been rumored for both Rutgers and Kansas) it's hopefully an investment in a long term investment with the player.
Dirty Kansas boosters.Who the fck pays an 18 year old 2 million dollars to play at their favorite school for one year?
Where did you see that he is visiting Kansas next weekend?Dirty Kansas boosters.
He's visiting Kansas next week.
You know we’re paying ace at least 1 million right? And it’s the best money the university has ever spent.Who the fck pays an 18 year old 2 million dollars to play at their favorite school for one year?
Excellent point. If they want to start the marketing early, no better place to do it. But I don’t know how the whole NIL sneaker money thing works. Does Addidas have a bigger pot to throw around at Kansas than RU? Don’t know.If you're Addidas where do you want him to play? An hour away from NYC and in the center of the media market capital of the world or Lawrence, Kansas population 96,000?
I don't know either, just thought of why the B1G took us for our location and made a sh*t ton of money because of it. Why wouldn't these shoe and merchandise companies think along the same lines? If I was our NIL GM I'd be marketing the sh*t out of this angle. You want to be on the evening news in NYC/NJ or Lawrence, Kansas?Excellent point. If they want to start the marketing early, no better place to do it. But I don’t know how the whole NIL sneaker money thing works. Does Addidas have a bigger pot to throw around at Kansas than RU? Don’t know.
I agree. But I just don’t know how they structure things.I don't know either, just thought of why the B1G took us for our location and made a sh*t ton of money because of it. Why wouldn't these shoe and merchandise companies think along the same lines? If I was our NIL GM I'd be marketing the sh*t out of this angle. You want to be on the evening news in NYC/NJ or Lawrence, Kansas?
People are saying Kansas has all these advantages however, my question, if you're Addidas where do you want him to play? An hour away from NYC and in the center of the media market capital of the world or Lawrence, Kansas population 96,000? I don't know about you, but I never hear about Kansas on the evening sports news until March Madness.
Adidas isn’t going to bid against itself, that’s stupid. Any above and beyond what we are offering would come from elsewhere.That was alluded to on the podcast and could be the one thing that hurts us here.
Every KU alum is nuts over hoops. It’s like PSU and football. It’s the identity of the whole institution. We offer something different - an opportunity to create history, which is not for everyone but hopefully Dylan sees the potential.Adidas isn’t going to bid against itself, that’s stupid. Any above and beyond what we are offering would come from elsewhere.
I think Pike is going after one and dones because even the three star guys are one and done (transfer) in the NIL eraDylan can do whatever he wants. It is his life. But I will say this. If after everything put out there for him to come to Rutgers..
Location.(mom)
Ace. (Partner)
Legacy.(Brother Ron)
Staffs commitment to him. (World wide travel and long term commitment for a "one and done")
NIL funds sourced.
If he pulls a last minute rug.. .. to quote Tom Petty.. "Don't come around here no more"
I'm an old school guy and not a fan of chasing so called one and dones. But if Pike wants him this much he'd leap frog Lance, Dantey, Rosario, Etch, Omoury, and the rest of those screw jobs as the biggest xxxxx to have played Rutgers (sorry for the misspelled names).
I know family says make YOUR mark and Rutgers itself holds a different value. But the name Harper and Rutgers could be a historic mark made that would have value beyond cash and live well after it's spent.
I have no problem with whatever he is doing. It's awesome.I think Pike is going after one and dones because even the three star guys are one and done (transfer) in the NIL era
Yup basically semi pro. Anyone can/will leave after one year. Vast majority will not make it to the league. Then ruin their college experience hopping around to different schools with no real focus on academics which is what will sustain them in the long run.I think Pike is going after one and dones because even the three star guys are one and done (transfer) in the NIL era
I'm not sure I believe that, and we're still waiting for those endless positives Kansas has over Rutgers.You know we’re paying ace at least 1 million right? And it’s the best money the university has ever spent.