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It's Alstork or No One.

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I think we either get Grad Transfer Mark Alstork or we dont try to get anyone at all and King slides over.

Because if Langford is such a priority for '18, then one of those 2 have to happen. We cant sign a reclassified freshman.


BTW, anyone else wish/think we could get Silvio De Sousa and Romeo Langford next year?

Bout ready for either Pitino to condone OAD's. Uk getting 6 5*'s, potentially 7 with Bamba is a bit ridiculous we can only get one.

However, they will be a team of all freshman, so I do expect them to have a hard time to play together starting off, but will probably be pretty good in March.
 
Pitino's not trying to get OADs. Romeo just happens to be in our backyard and grew up a U of L fan...
 
That's not the point... It's not a U of L strategy--and for good reason--to recruit OADs. They typically go to OAD programs...
 
That's not the point... It's not a U of L strategy--and for good reason--to recruit OADs. They typically go to OAD programs...

Yeah but I thought you were implying that since he grew up a UofL fan, we might get him. But I was saying I heard he was a Duke fan.
 
OAD mute subject at u of L as long as Ricks the coach.
Not true.He offers kids that he thinks will be team players,whether that's a 3 star or an oad.We've had guys that weren't oads turn out to be bad for the team.It's a special kid that is an oad,but covets the biggest team trophy.
 
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Not true.He offers kids that he thinks will be team players,whether that's a 3 star or an oad.We've had guys that weren't oads turn out to be bad for the team.It's a special kid that is an oad,but covets the biggest team trophy.

Langford is the kid that would fit really well.
 
Langford is the kid that would fit really well.

From everything I've read he seems like L1C4 type player. But if he doesn't want to be here so be it. CRP recruits players that fit this mode and if they don't he doesn't. As long as CRP is the head coach know that the players we get play for the front of the Jersey and not the back. So when you get a guy like DM or TR that come in as a 4* and stay for 2 years you can see the growth in their game and appreciate them more.

Just because a kid comes to play for a school for 1 year doesn't really make them "Your Guy"! Hard to get attached and I don't care what they say it's hard to get invested in a program when you are only there 6-8 months.
 
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From everything I've read he seems like L1C4 type player. But if he doesn't want to be here so be it. CRP recruits players that fit this mode and if they don't he doesn't. As long as CRP is the head coach know that the players we get play for the front of the Jersey and not the back. So when you get a guy like DM or TR that come in as a 4* and stay for 2 years you can see the growth in their game and appreciate them more.

Just because a kid comes to play for a school for 1 year doesn't really make them "Your Guy"! Hard to get attached and I don't care what they say it's hard to get invested in a program when you are only there 6-8 months.

Im just saying from what I've read, Langford is a player that will play for the name on the front.
 
Rick has never pulled in a player of Lanford's ability so I'll believe it when I see it. The one thing UL does have going for them is that right now Langford isn't on any of the 2018 mock draft boards so there shouldn't be a ton pressure on him to be one and done.
 
Rick has never pulled in a player of Lanford's ability so I'll believe it when I see it. The one thing UL does have going for them is that right now Langford isn't on any of the 2018 mock draft boards so there shouldn't be a ton pressure on him to be one and done.

That's because he is for years '18-19 season
 
I have not seen anyone anywhere give us a any reason to think Romeo is seriously considering U of L. In fact, it is just the opposite. I really do not think he is coming to U of L and that's OK.
 
I have not seen anyone anywhere give us a any reason to think Romeo is seriously considering U of L. In fact, it is just the opposite. I really do not think he is coming to U of L and that's OK.

Jerry Meyer - maybe the most "plugged in" guy in recruiting has him predicted to Louisville as well as a number of other analysts on 247 and I've seen other articles on other sites that have predicted that UL is where he ends up, so there's smoke to the fire. I just don't think it happens because kids like Langford have simply never came to Louisville and if UK and Duke want him that bad then in all likelihood one of them will get him.
 
Jerry Meyer - maybe the most "plugged in" guy in recruiting has him predicted to Louisville as well as a number of other analysts on 247 and I've seen other articles on other sites that have predicted that UL is where he ends up, so there's smoke to the fire. I just don't think it happens because kids like Langford have simply never came to Louisville and if UK and Duke want him that bad then in all likelihood one of them will get him.


Its UofL.

Not UL
 
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...kids like Langford have simply never came to Louisville and if UK and Duke want him that bad then in all likelihood one of them will get him.
I don't think his decision will come down to how much someone "wants" him...Let's face it, who DOESN'T want him?

He'll listen to what each coach is saying and look at their track records. If it's mostly about getting to The League in one year, how many touches he gets, and factors centered on him personally, Romeo will opt for a OAD factory.

Locally, I don't think Pitino's going to make Romeo a lotta promises or change his system, nor would I expect him to. If Romeo thinks that's best for him, U of L has a great shot. If Romeo doesn't care about much more than being a OAD kid, he goes elsewhere.

Pretty simple and not worth sweating.

"Elite program," my a$$...
 
Its UofL.

Not UL
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Jerry Meyer - maybe the most "plugged in" guy in recruiting has him predicted to Louisville as well as a number of other analysts on 247 and I've seen other articles on other sites that have predicted that UL is where he ends up, so there's smoke to the fire. I just don't think it happens because kids like Langford have simply never came to Louisville and if UK and Duke want him that bad then in all likelihood one of them will get him.

Fair enough, I will admit that I really don't pay much attention to recruiting, until their name is on the dotted line. I have watched this a little more because he is local. I have heard/seen many people with Duke-UuhK as 1-2. However, the bottom line is we don't expect to see him here.
 
The fact of the matter is Romeo Langford would be a great candidate to get OAD started in Louisville. Lets be honest, it HAS to happen at some point. And tbh, wouldnt you guys like a Mo Bamba/Knox for one year? I'll be honest unlike some, I would. I'd take either one of them in a heartbeat. Idc that 6 5*'s potentially 7 are going to Uk, because they sell NBA first their. However, the fact of the matter is Im not saying we have to recruit like Duke and Uk does, but 1-3 OAD's a year would be nice. Wouldnt have to rely on Grad Transfers all of the time.
 
Fair enough, I will admit that I really don't pay much attention to recruiting, until their name is on the dotted line. I have watched this a little more because he is local. I have heard/seen many people with Duke-UuhK as 1-2. However, the bottom line is we don't expect to see him here.
You see Duke and UK because those programs sign a lot of one and done. Of course the media is going to name them his leaders. Only local fans and media think the Cards have a shot. We don't exactly have a good batting average. Teague, Dunn, Whitehead, Russell, & Fox were all very close to being Cards. The media are going with the odds.
 
The fact of the matter is Romeo Langford would be a great candidate to get OAD started in Louisville. Lets be honest, it HAS to happen at some point. And tbh, wouldnt you guys like a Mo Bamba/Knox for one year? I'll be honest unlike some, I would. I'd take either one of them in a heartbeat. Idc that 6 5*'s potentially 7 are going to Uk, because they sell NBA first their. However, the fact of the matter is Im not saying we have to recruit like Duke and Uk does, but 1-3 OAD's a year would be nice. Wouldnt have to rely on Grad Transfers all of the time.

I've been beating that drum for years. I hope Langford is the first legit lottery pick that gives Rick a shot but UL is in a tough spot to recruit one and done talent...Rick doesn't have a great reputation of being a players first one and done type coach, UL is an Adidas school, and UL is a defensive first mentality program that isn't easy to pick up for Freshman. Its even more of of a need if we're going to keep losing borderline 1st round players to the draft before Pitino ever fully develops them.
 
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OAD do not look at U of L plain and simple as a quick way to the NBA. Every other elite program pulls them in but Rick he has a bad rep among st the AAU circuit of the coaches that have the OAD talent.
 
L1C4, you're pi$$ing up a rope hoping for the opening of a OAD pipeline here. Pitino has years to run on his contract, and that ain't happening while he's here--maybe not after. Quit hoping for it and embrace what you have. Some of you guys wish your lives away...
 
L1C4, you're pi$$ing up a rope hoping for the opening of a OAD pipeline here. Pitino has years to run on his contract, and that ain't happening while he's here--maybe not after. Quit hoping for it and embrace what you have. Some of you guys wish your lives away...

I just dont feel like these situations have to happen with the big ? marks about next season. Not saying OAD solves the problem. But it sure does help. Replacing Mitchell, Johnson, and potentially Adel will be tough.
 
I've been beating that drum for years. I hope Langford is the first legit lottery pick that gives Rick a shot but UL is in a tough spot to recruit one and done talent...Rick doesn't have a great reputation of being a players first one and done type coach, UL is an Adidas school, and UL is a defensive first mentality program that isn't easy to pick up for Freshman. Its even more of of a need if we're going to keep losing borderline 1st round players to the draft before Pitino ever fully develops them.


Its UofL
Not UL.

Only SuCkS fans say UL............
 
You caught me. 7 years and 3,000 posts later and the cats out of the bag.

Its my fault for blowing my own cover. Rule #1 of message boards - if you have a differing opinion than someone on the board then you're obviously a rival fan taking the time out of your life to create a fake account and pretend to be a fan. My bad on that one.
 
You caught me. 7 years and 3,000 posts later and the cats out of the bag.

Its my fault for blowing my own cover. Rule #1 of message boards - if you have a differing opinion than someone on the board then you're obviously a rival fan taking the time out of your life to create a fake account and pretend to be a fan. My bad on that one.

Put your martyr cape down.
I didnt call you anything.
I only said Cards fans say UofL, not UL.
Youre not on crap illustrated. You can relax.
Everyone here who post regularly , has different opinions.
 
Put your martyr cape down.
I didnt call you anything.
I only said Cards fans say UofL, not UL.
Youre not on crap illustrated. You can relax.
Everyone here who post regularly , has different opinions.

Its fine. I just found it extremely odd as I've used UL (out of sheer laziness) for 10 years on here.
 
Not true. RP wanted De'Aaron Fox BAD..........

Coach Pitino wanted quite a few "one and dones"
Didnt get them due to negative recruiting , such as ;

"Youll have to play defense "
"You wont have guaranteed PT like you will here"
"Youll have to go to class"
"Youll play top notch competition in the ACC"
 
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Rick has went after tons of elite level talent...he does it every year. Over the last 5 years he's offered scholarships to 63 players (around 13 per year) rated as 5 stars in the final 247 rankings and he's signed 2: VJ King and Malik Williams - neither of which were projected as one and done level talent. Just for comparison UK has offered 71, 5 star players in those same 5 years (around 14 per year)...not much difference in the number of offers. Granted UK has signed 24 of those kids.
 
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