The Basketball Recruiting Thread

[UtahsMrSports]

And, as is a Larry K staple, we have signed Jakub Jakl, a 6'11 center from the Czech republic completely out of nowhere.

[U-Ute]

Jakub Jokl

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[Two Utes]

Jakub Jokl

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That travelling sky hook is interesting. he moves well. Looks like a project.

[concerned]

We must be trying to set the Guiness book of records for the most players with different ways to spell Jacob.

[U-Ute]

That travelling sky hook is interesting. he moves well. Looks like a project.

Not as much as Poeltl was though. You can tell he's already got a decent feel for the game.

[LA Ute]

We must be trying to set the Guiness book of records for the most players with different ways to spell Jacob.

After this guy leaves we will sign Jacob Purtell from Springville.

[UtahsMrSports]

Looks like a kid who will benefit from going against Collette and Johnson in practice. Also nice to have that fifth, emergency big. I expect this will trigger another transfer/cut.

[concerned]

Looks like a kid who will benefit from going against Collette and Johnson in practice. Also nice to have that fifth, emergency big. I expect this will trigger another transfer/cut.


Mawein dont you think?

[NorthwestUteFan]

He looks good in that video. I know Larry will work some magic on him to get him dialed in. He as appears to have a bigger body than most other 6'11" Freshmen too.

[Scratch]

He looked a lot more athletic than I was expecting. I didn't see much showing off his physicality, which he'll probably have to work on, especially since he doesn't seem to be much of a perimeter threat.

[UtahsMrSports]

Mawein dont you think?

Yep. Wouldnt surprise me, given his redshirt last year, to see him go the Juco route.

[LA Ute]

I was wondering if he can go to his left and it looks like he can (you have to go kind of deep in the video to see it).

Larry does it again.

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[UtahsMrSports]

I think we can plan on seeing Kuzma at the 3 for spurts. But I sure would like to add a long perimeter defender.

[sancho]

Jakub Jokl


I feel like there will be a lot of opportunities for clever headlines with a Czech.

[concerned]

I feel like there will be a lot of opportunities for clever headlines with a Czech.

Promotions too. Discount double Czech. (ugh; cant believe I went to the trouble)

[UtahsMrSports]

Andy Hill on with Bill this afternoon says the team has one scholarship still to use and they will be patient with it. By my count, 11 guys are solid for next year, and there are a number of scenarios to match what Hill said.

[Rocker Ute]

There is tons of interest in Czech City.


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[UtahsMrSports]

After a made hook shot:

Cut the Czech!!!

Oh wait, nevermind on that one..........

[DrumNFeather]

I feel like there will be a lot of opportunities for clever headlines with a Czech.

Czech Mate! Utah's Jokl leads route of Oregon.

[DrumNFeather]

Harold Baruti, 6'5 Wing. from Mountain Mission committed. High school kid, it looks like.

[UtahsMrSports]

Harold Baruti, 6'5 Wing. from Mountain Mission committed. High school kid, it looks like.

Nice pickup. I know he had some interest from Michigan, although I dont think they ever offered. I assume he is out to prove himself this year.

[concerned]

Harold Baruti, 6'5 Wing. from Mountain Mission committed. High school kid, it looks like.

2016 or 17?

[Diehard Ute]

Looks like a '16 kid.

Watched a few minutes of his highlight video. Seems he has a jumper and he certainly can get off the floor. Lots of dunks in traffic


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[Diehard Ute]

Kyle Goon is confirming it, said he probably won't be "official" until next week.


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[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Andy Hill on with Bill this afternoon says the team has one scholarship still to use and they will be patient with it. By my count, 11 guys are solid for next year, and there are a number of scenarios to match what Hill said.


Harold Baruti, 6'5 Wing. from Mountain Mission committed. High school kid, it looks like.

This is the kind of patience that works for me.

[Diehard Ute]

Also from Goon. Mawien is transferring to a JC, Utes are waiting for some info from European doctors on Ogbe


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[Old Standing ute]

good move for/by Mawien--he needs to play not sit & watch; with the big czech he would never play.

[UtahsMrSports]

Also from Goon. Mawien is transferring to a JC, Utes are waiting for some info from European doctors on Ogbe


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I wish Mawien the best. I hope he can develop at the JUCO level and if he does, I hope he keeps us in mind!

[concerned]

This is the kind of patience that works for me.


Is that one scholie left before or after Mawein leaves? Do we still have one or no?

[UtahsMrSports]

Is that one scholie left before or after Mawein leaves? Do we still have one or no?

If Ogbe retires, we are at 12 after the Mawien news, with the possibility (Id say likelihood) that number 13 goes to DC at the semester break.

[sancho]

Update:

PG: Barefield, Coleman
SG: Bonam, Van Dyke, Zamora, Daniels, Ogbe, Baruti
SF: Bealer
PF: Kuzma, Rawson
C: Collette, Johnson, Jokl

Known shooters: Bonam, Ogbe
Potential shooters: Barefield, Van Dyke, Daniels, Baruti, Bealer, Zamora, Coleman, Rawson, Kuzma

Seems likely we will have three guards on the floor most of the time. It would be huge if either of the freshmen - Daniels/Baruti - are able to contribute in that mix since they are the tallest of the guards.

I think we're in good shape if even two of the potential shooters work out to be actual shooters. I will assume we have a post game with Collette. We know Kuzma plays well off an offensive presence in the post. I'm hoping Johnson can play defense and rebound.

[LA Ute]

Harold Baruti's committed to Utah, per Twitter (https://twitter.com/jwherron10/status/733747808046583808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). His highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fuJtHSoAVQ

He wasn't on the Utah radar screen at all, AFAIK. Offers from North Carolina at Wilmington and SMU.

[concerned]

Are these panic pickups?

[LA Ute]

Are these panic pickups?

A fair question.

[Jarid in Cedar]

Are these panic pickups?
For those who like to panic.

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[concerned]

For those who like to panic.

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Does that include the coaching staff?

[Diehard Ute]

Baruti is listed by most as a SF.

Baruti had interest, supposedly, from Florida and Georgia as well as the offers listed above

I like what I see in the kid. We won't know much till we see him play, but he certainly has some potential.

Michigan's major news outlet, MLive, indicated he came for an official visit and also had interest from Texas Tech, and an offer from USU

He's only been in the US for 2 years

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/05/michigan_to_host_2016_sg_harol.html


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[DrumNFeather]

Does that include the coaching staff?
You know what they say...scholarships are only good for one year, so you roll the dice and see if you have a few diamonds in the rough.

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[LA Ute]

Does that include the coaching staff?

I don't know that they are panic pickups, and I don't know that they are not. From what we've seen of LK, however, I tend to doubt it. He seems to plan pretty carefully. He has shown that he knows how to find talent that others don't see. (Poeltl, Kuzma, Bonam, probabaly even Bachinsky.) So I am cautiously optimistic.

[LA Ute]

He's only been in the US for 2 years

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2016/05/michigan_to_host_2016_sg_harol.html

Good find, Diehard. Interesting stuff.

[Jarid in Cedar]

Does that include the coaching staff?
Filling in the 12th and 13th slots on your roster isn't going to wow anyone. The only thing these signing mean to me is that:

1. The coaches feel that these players are an upgrade over the players that left

2. Ogbe is probably not going to be healthy enough to play.

The latter concerns me more than the former. And that is simply because Ogbe had the skills to be special. I don't know if either of these replacement fit that bill until we can see them play with the bright lights on them

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[Jarid in Cedar]

I would also add that coaches coming off two straight tournament appearances are rarely in panic mode. If we were coming off 3 straight losing seasons, then panic would be an adjective that would be appropriate

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[DrumNFeather]

I would also add that coaches coming off two straight tournament appearances are rarely in panic mode. If we were coming off 3 straight losing seasons, then panic would be an adjective that would be appropriate

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Exactly. We aren't adding Dijon Farr here.

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[Irving Washington]

Too bad Marcroft isn't around for a "Czech it."

[UBlender]

You know what they say...scholarships are only good for one year, so you roll the dice and see if you have a few diamonds in the rough.

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I'm not trying to be a turd in the punch bowl here, but didn't the PAC 12 go to 4 year guaranteed scholarships a couple of years ago? Or was that only in football? I seem to remember several of the P5 conferences including the PAC going this route.

[sancho]

I'm not trying to be a turd in the punch bowl here, but didn't the PAC 12 go to 4 year guaranteed scholarships a couple of years ago? Or was that only in football? I seem to remember several of the P5 conferences including the PAC going this route.

I don't know, but these guys are leaving on their own when they realize they can get more playing time elsewhere. They aren't having their scholarships revoked.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I'm not trying to be a turd in the punch bowl here, but didn't the PAC 12 go to 4 year guaranteed scholarships a couple of years ago? Or was that only in football? I seem to remember several of the P5 conferences including the PAC going this route.

I know it was discussed, but I haven't heard that they actually implemented the 4 year scholarship.

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[DrumNFeather]

I'm not trying to be a turd in the punch bowl here, but didn't the PAC 12 go to 4 year guaranteed scholarships a couple of years ago? Or was that only in football? I seem to remember several of the P5 conferences including the PAC going this route.

I'm not sure, but here's what I do know, turd in the punch bowl as an analogy always holds up.

[Old Standing ute]

Too bad Marcroft isn't around for a "Czech it."

LOL. Almost sprayed coffee around the room!

[UBlender]

I don't know, but these guys are leaving on their own when they realize they can get more playing time elsewhere. They aren't having their scholarships revoked.

I was more referring to the theory that Utah may be filling their last couple of scholarships with guys who are basically on a one-year audition. It's all moot anyway, Larry knows the answer and knows how to count to 13.

[Diehard Ute]

I was more referring to the theory that Utah may be filling their last couple of scholarships with guys who are basically on a one-year audition. It's all moot anyway, Larry knows the answer and knows how to count to 13.

Baruti intrigues me.

Most everything I've read on him is positive

He's obviously fairly new to the US basketball scene, so he's not one of those kids coaches have been watching since 7th grade.

To have Michigan have him on an official visit leads me to believe he must be a bit more than an audition player.

[311ute]

Baruti is the best possible get this late in the game, especially considering our need for an strong, athletic 3. Plus he seems to have an enormous upside to his game. His film reminds me of Princeton Onwas with a better stroke. I know he didn't shoot it well (his team had 4 other D1 players on the team, so I'm not too concerned that he only averaged 11 ppg), but his shot looks far from "broken". From what I read, Michigan was waiting to offer him until they were sure he'd qualify (may have been his TOEFL which he took last week). I'm assuming/hoping there will be no issues there.

On Jokl... hard to tell what the level of competition is in that film, but he looks pretty good to me. Moves well, shows some skill in the post, and his measurables are about what Poeltl's were coming over. Definitely worth a shot, IMO. I find it interesting that he'll be a 20 year old freshman.


This rounds out our class perfectly. I feel a lot better about the overall balance of our roster (2 SRs, 5 JRs, 2 SOPHs, 4 FR), as well as depth at each position. Also should allow us to slide Kuz up to the 3 at times if we want.

[LA Ute]

I doubt this guy has anything to do with the Utes, but I'm curious. Anyone recognize him? He's on my flight to SLC. At least 7 feet tall.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/fcde345850439f287e3d86e6d66daa81.jpg


"It's men in shorts." -- Rick Majerus

[UtahsMrSports]

I doubt this guy has anything to do with the Utes, but I'm curious. Anyone recognize him? He's on my flight to SLC. At least 7 feet tall.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/fcde345850439f287e3d86e6d66daa81.jpg


"It's men in shorts." -- Rick Majerus
Tall guy is rudy gobert. Guy in blue shorts looks like raul neto. Both on the jazz

[LA Ute]

Tall guy is rudy gobert. Guy in blue shorts looks like raul neto. Both on the jazz

Aha. I know so little about the Jazz.... He's sitting right behind me. If I had kids who followed the Jazz I'd find a way to get his autograph, I guess.

Alex Jensen is on the flight too. Lots of tall timber on this plane headed to SLC.

[concerned]

Tall guy is rudy gobert. Guy in blue shorts looks like raul neto. Both on the jazz

It is Neto

[Applejack]

I doubt this guy has anything to do with the Utes, but I'm curious. Anyone recognize him? He's on my flight to SLC. At least 7 feet tall.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/fcde345850439f287e3d86e6d66daa81.jpg


"It's men in shorts." -- Rick Majerus
Let's get on him! We could use a big guy, even if he looks like a project.

[concerned]

Kyle Goon just posted an interesting article re our recruiting strategy

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3992619-155/utah-basketballs-recruiting-blueprint-evolving-after

[UtahsMrSports]

Sounds like we have offered 2016 chris seeley. 6'7, 200 and that's all I can find. Likely roster fill for a year if he committs.

[justaute]

Sounds like we have offered 2016 chris seeley. 6'7, 200 and that's all I can find. Likely roster fill for a year if he committs.

He appears to be a riser. Here are a couple of videos.

News video of him. http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20160222/3943150/High-School-Hotshot-Chris-Seeley.htm

A dunk video. http://www.maxpreps.com/video/watch.aspx?videoid=dc773b40-e774-4ca2-baec-ac293cbe5877

[UtahsMrSports]

According to the old Twitter machine, it looks like we will be visited by Patrick Savoy jr early next week.

If anyone is interested in a list of recruits, offers, visits etc, I recommend contacting utebuntu. He keeps a private google doc that is really nice.

[concerned]

According to the old Twitter machine, it looks like we will be visited by Patrick Savoy jr early next week.

If anyone is interested in a list of recruits, offers, visits etc, I recommend contacting utebuntu. He keeps a private google doc that is really nice.


I follow utebuntu on twitter; can be very informative. Recently very depressing about all the 2017 prospects we have lost out on..

[UtahsMrSports]

I follow utebuntu on twitter; can be very informative. Recently very depressing about all the 2017 prospects we have lost out on..

I've noticed that as well. Its been a crazy off-season so far. Landing Seeley(who is visiting at some point as well as a couple of other Pac 12 schools would be a nice way to end it

[UtahsMrSports]

Sometime this week was the three year anniversary of Chapman committing. Coming off of a fourth straight losing season, it was welcome news.

Funny how things play out

[NorthwestUteFan]

Such a dramatic turn.

[FountainOfUte]

Sometime this week was the three year anniversary of Chapman committing. Coming off of a fourth straight losing season, it was welcome news.


I feel like I'm still in some denial that he actually just walked away like that...to freaking Weber -- a guy who WOULD HAVE played significant minutes for us this year.

So dumb. I'm not saying he's dumb or the U is dumb. I have no idea what went on besides just a bunch of internet rumors. It's just dumb that it happened at all for a selfish fan like me who just wants Ute hoops to be great every single year.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

I feel like I'm still in some denial that he actually just walked away like that...to freaking Weber -- a guy who WOULD HAVE played significant minutes for us this year.

So dumb. I'm not saying he's dumb or the U is dumb. I have no idea what went on besides just a bunch of internet rumors. It's just dumb that it happened at all for a selfish fan like me who just wants Ute hoops to be great every single year.

From all accounts, it sounds like he wanted to be the man without putting in the work. No shame in that, if you've got the talent. He just had to find a program that met both variables.

[UtahsMrSports]

If twitter is any indicator, Chris Seeley seems to genuinely be excited about his visit. He is @seeley1998. His visit is this coming monday.

[DrumNFeather]

If twitter is any indicator, Chris Seeley seems to genuinely be excited about his visit. He is @seeley1998. His visit is this coming monday.

Just committed.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Just committed.

You fast...

So I understand he's an immediate guy, filling the last spot?

[DrumNFeather]

You fast...

So I understand he's an immediate guy, filling the last spot?

I believe so...now let's go get us that Pac 12 title!

[concerned]

I believe so...now let's go get us that Pac 12 title!


How was he available this late?

[UtahsMrSports]

How was he available this late?

Late qualifier.

[justaute]

The most recent video of him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arEwVzPDnFo

[NorthwestUteFan]

He looks nice. He should be a solid contributor.

[Mormon Red Death]

He looks nice. He should be a solid contributor.
Well he can dunk so he's got that over reyes

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[Diehard Ute]

How was he available this late?

He took a summer class to get eligible. He passed it last month, word is he has as many as 20 offers once he did. Washington State, Oregon State and TCU were among them.

Explosive athlete and good rebounder with a high energy level is how I've heard him described.


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[U-Ute]

Well he can dunk so he's got that over reyes

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My concern is he can't see the rim from any further. Did you see the specs he was rocking in that picture with Krystko?

Hopefully those were just a fashion statement.

[LA Ute]

He took a summer class to get eligible. He passed it last month, word is he has as many as 20 offers once he did. Washington State, Oregon State and TCU were among them.

Explosive athlete and good rebounder with a high energy level is how I've heard him described.


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I hope he's another "where did that guy come from?" catch by Larry. (Delon Wright, Poeltl....)

[Ma'ake]

I hope he's another "where did that guy come from?" catch by Larry. (Delon Wright, Poeltl....)

Coach K has a nice little string of hits in finding undiscovered diamonds.

This kid has "late bloomer" written all over him. It's really hard to judge his ability to shoot, based on the video, though his form looks good.

The athleticism is apparent, even though playing summer ball is not representative of playing against PAC-12 talent. He gets off the floor quickly, is long, certainly aggressive. Kuzma just got a little brother, hopefully.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160831/3b211580e09ad4bccfdb6cb1840d15a7.jpg

"Local" kid out of Cache Valley.


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[LA Ute]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160831/3b211580e09ad4bccfdb6cb1840d15a7.jpg

"Local" kid out of Cache Valley.


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Was he on anyone's radar screen?

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Was he on anyone's radar screen?

Maybe one of the Utah State coaches? :dunno:

[Applejack]

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"Local" kid out of Cache Valley.


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We have our first Belieber!

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

We have our first Belieber!

Goon just confirmed that he's a mission first kid. Should be a nice blessing for him not to have to write "Jaxon" for two years.

[UtahsMrSports]

This kid has been on our radar since he was 14. I had assumed the interest had fallen since I hadn't heard anything but I guess not.

[concerned]

This kid has been on our radar since he was 14. I had assumed the interest had fallen since I hadn't heard anything but I guess not.


Wouldnt be surprised if this was Chris Jones' doing for the most part.

[sancho]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160831/3b211580e09ad4bccfdb6cb1840d15a7.jpg

"Local" kid out of Cache Valley.



Just found out that he's my wife's cousin's nephew. Now I feel like a Ute insider.

[Applejack]

Just found out that he's my wife's cousin's nephew. Now I feel like a Ute insider.

See if you can find out how his hair gets such body!

[U-Ute]

See if you can find out how his hair gets such body!

I hope it includes the tears of Arizona Wildcat fans and the "mystery gel" from behind the Curtain Of Distraction.

[concerned]

I hope it includes the tears of Arizona Wildcat fans and the "mystery gel" from behind the Curtain Of Distraction.

Is that the same as the mystery gel in There's Something About Mary?

[snafu]

Looks like Omer Yurtseven will be eligible to play this season. He will have to miss 9 games, however.

[Hayes6]

Looks like Omer Yurtseven will be eligible to play this season. He will have to miss 9 games, however.


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