Expectations for next season

[bhoovy]

I’ve heard he’s committed to South Dakota St?

Has he already signed??

he reopened recruitment after jacks' coach took the unlv job.

Gotcha. You don’t happen to know who he currently holds offers from do you? Does he have any offers from major D1’s?

[tmcats]

he reopened recruitment after jacks' coach took the unlv job.

Gotcha. You don’t happen to know who he currently holds offers from do you? Does he have any offers from major D1’s?

k-state, nebraska, texas tech, washington state, and others.

Maize’s Caleb Grill HAYDEN BARBER THE WICHITA EAGLE
One of the top five basketball players in Kansas is back on the market.

Maize senior star Caleb Grill reopened his recruitment on Friday. He had signed his National Letter of Intent to play at South Dakota State upon his graduation, but now-former coach TJ Otzelberger moved from SDSU to UNLV, causing reason for pause. Otzelberger was hired Wednesday.

Grill said he had no communication ahead of Otzelberger’s move, so it came as a “blindside.” Although the decision to reopen was an emotional one, Grill said there is still a good shot he honors his commitment to SDSU.

“With what I built relationship-wise with all the other players and coaches and everybody up there, I was really just heartbroken,” Grill said. “I’m not going to say anything negative about anybody else up there, but TJ was a big reason why I decided to go there. I love everyone up there, but with TJ gone, it’s just a lot different.”

Grill said he has been in contact with several schools but that because most of the SDSU staff is still in tact, including Eric Henderson who was promoted from associate head coach, that plays a factor.

Grill said he was hurt at first. He built a strong relationship with Otzelberger, he said. But after some time, he started to reason through his former coach’s decision. Grill realized Otzelberger made the decision that was best for him.

Grill held offers from Texas Tech, Nebraska, SMU and others. Grill said because National Signing Day has come and gone, he does not believe those offers still stand with programs having filled out their class of 2019 rosters.

“It just depends on who calls me over these next couple days,” Grill said.

Grill was named to the Wichita Eagle’s top five and Class 5A first team. He is the two-time AVCTL I MVP and led Maize to a third-place finish at state in 2019.

[pulitzerdave]

Great basketball name. Like ... in your grill!

[pulitzerdave]

I'll tell you what. I just watched this guys senior year video. Caleb Grill is a star in the making. There isn't anything he can't do on a basketball court ... dunk off of lobs, pass, block shots, shoot 3's from past NBA range, run the court, shows quick hands, fade-away jump shots, can shoot off the dribble ... etc.

And he must have a 40" vertical. At 6'2" - 6'3", he plays much bigger. He throws down two-handed dunks from the stand. Does reverse dunks on alley oops.

Why haven't we come after this guy more aggressively? Sounds like he fell in love with the South Dakota State basketball coach and their culture. He seems to like the fact that they're not one of the "big boys", but can play with them. From what I've read, I bet he stays, if the assistant coach is named head coach. But man, I wish we had a crack at this guy!

[tmcats]

the jacks' assistant was named head coach last week shortly after t.j. left for unlv.

[pulitzerdave]

the jacks' assistant was named head coach last week shortly after t.j. left for unlv.

Then he'll likely stay with the jacks. Too bad.

[kswildcat]

I've also wondered why we haven't been aggressively after him. I have friends who have seen him play and they say he is the real deal. I hate to see Kansas talent like this go elsewhere.

[KsJoey]

Horton-Tucker from ISU has declared for the draft

[tmcats]

i've seen him in first round mocks.

[AJcat7755]

Horton-Tucker from ISU has declared for the draft

Updated:


Texas Tech - Guaranteed loss of 101 game starts, possibly 135
Matt Mooney - 34 games started. 30.4 mpg. 10.0 ppg
Tariq Owens - 33 games started. 25.2 mpg. 8.9 ppg
Brandone Francis - 1 game started. 13.5 mpg. 6.2 ppg
Norense Odiase - 33 games started. 17.3 mpg. 4.3 ppg
Jarrett Culver (possibly NBA early - mock lottery pick) - 34 games started. 32.1 mpg. 18.8 ppg

Kansas State - Guaranteed loss of 91 game starts, possibly 124
Barry Brown - 34 games started. 35 mpg. 14.6 ppg
Kamau Stokes - 32 games started. 32.3 mg. 11.0 ppg
Dean Wade - 25 games started. 30.4 mpg. 12.9 ppg
Xavier Sneed (possibly NBA early) - 33 games started. 30.7 mpg. 10.6 ppg

Oklahoma - Guaranteed loss of 86 game starts
Christian James - 34 games started. 33.1 mpg. 14.6 ppg
Rashard Odomes - 15 games started. 17.4 mpg. 6.9 ppg
Miles Reynolds - 7 games started. 20.2 mpg. 6.7 ppg
Aaron Calixte - 19 games started. 21.1 mpg. 6.6 ppg
Jamuni McNeace - 11 games started. 15.2 mpg. 4.7 ppg

TCU - Guaranteed loss of 70 game starts
Alex Robinson - 35 games started. 34.8 mpg. 12.6 ppg
JD Miller - 35 games started. 30.9 mpg. 10.9 ppg

Iowa State - Guaranteed loss of 69 game starts, possibly 105
Marial Shayok - 34 games started. 32.9 mpg. 18.7 ppg
Nick Weiler-Babb - 35 games started. 34.4 mpg. 9.1 ppg
Cameron Lard (transfer) - 0 games started. 12.5 mpg. 5.6 ppg
Talen Horton-Tucker (declared for NBA draft) - 34 games started. 27.2 mpg. 11.8 ppg
Lindell Wigginton (possibly NBA early) - 2 games started. 26.0 mpg. 13.4 ppg

Baylor - Guaranteed loss of 68 game starts
Makai Mason - 28 games started. 32.1 mpg. 14.9 ppg
King McCulre - 26 games started. 27.9 mpg. 9.0 ppg
Jake Lindsey - 14 games started. 23.4 mpg. 4.5 ppg

West Virgina - Guaranteed loss of 59 game starts, possibly 66
Esa Ahmad - 22 games started. 28.1 mpg. 12.0 ppg
Lamont West (transfer) - 20 games started. 24.9 mpg. 11.1 ppg
Wesley Harris (kicked off team) - 17 games started. 25.2 mpg. 7.9 ppg
Sagaba Konate (possibly NBA early - mock 2nd round pick) - 7 games started. 24.1 mpg. 13.6 ppg

Texas - Guaranteed loss of 56 game starts, possibly 77
Kerwin Roach - 23 games started. 29.4 mpg. 14.3 ppg
Dylan Osetkowski - 33 games started. 28.7 mpg. 10.7 ppg
Jaxson Hayes (possibly NBA early - mock 1st round pick) - 21 games started. 23.3 mpg. 10.0 ppg

Kansas - Guaranteed loss of 21 game starts, possibly 66
Lagerald Vick - 20 games started. 33.0 mpg. 14.1 ppg
Charlie Moore (transfer) - 1 game started. 13.1 mpg. 2.9 ppg
Udoka Azubuike (possibly NBA early - mock 2nd round pick) - 9 games started. 20.4 mpg. 13.4 ppg
Dedric Lawson (possibly NBA early - mock 2nd round pick) - 36 games started. 32.6 mpg. 19.4 ppg
Silvo De Sousa (suspended)

Oklahoma State - Guaranteed loss of 0 game starts
Mike Cunningham - 0 games started. 18.3 mpg. 8.0 ppg
Kentrevious Jones (kicked off team) - 0 games started. 6.9 mpg. 1.3 ppg
Maurice Calloo (kicked off team) - 0 games started. 10.8 mpg. 2.5 ppg
Michael Weathers (kicked off team) - 0 games started. 20.5 mpg. 9.2 ppg