Kalkbrenner

[KentuckyBoiler]

Kalkbrenner is coming in today for an unofficial visit. He is a highly rated recruit. I know Dickinson is our #1 priority obviously as it has been stated as such.

However, do we wait until we hear from him first or if Kalkbrenner was interested in committing would we take his verbal over waiting for Dickinson? It seems like 247Sports has him as a likely Illinois commitment currently, but I am not sure how up to date that is. I am not sure of his interest in us. We have come in later on his recruiting process, but we have good recruiting momentum right now.

 

[pboiler18]

Kalkbrenner is coming in today for an unofficial visit. He is a highly rated recruit. I know Dickinson is our #1 priority obviously as it has been stated as such.

However, do we wait until we hear from him first or if Kalkbrenner was interested in committing would we take his verbal over waiting for Dickinson? It seems like 247Sports has him as a likely Illinois commitment currently, but I am not sure how up to date that is. I am not sure of his interest in us. We have come in later on his recruiting process, but we have good recruiting momentum right now.

I think it all depends on who Painter wants more/the most. The offer could be openly conditional based on what Dickinson does. The offer could be fully committable today. Only Painter and the staff know. Posters are going to say they want 1 guy over the other and would either take his commit or wait until Dickinson decides or says no. I trust here that Painter won't get shut out on getting a highly rated guy that he wants. To me, it looks like we've at least turned the corner there where we will start finishing on some top 100 guys that are say our top 2-3 targets at a position.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

Kalkbrenner is coming in today for an unofficial visit. He is a highly rated recruit. I know Dickinson is our #1 priority obviously as it has been stated as such.

However, do we wait until we hear from him first or if Kalkbrenner was interested in committing would we take his verbal over waiting for Dickinson? It seems like 247Sports has him as a likely Illinois commitment currently, but I am not sure how up to date that is. I am not sure of his interest in us. We have come in later on his recruiting process, but we have good recruiting momentum right now.

That’s a tough one.....I feel like if Kalkbrenner is ready to be a Boiler, than you take him.

I don’t know how long Dickinson is going to wait but I would like to have this class wrapped up before we tip off this year.

 

[overthetop16]

Kalkbrenner is coming in today for an unofficial visit. He is a highly rated recruit. I know Dickinson is our #1 priority obviously as it has been stated as such.

However, do we wait until we hear from him first or if Kalkbrenner was interested in committing would we take his verbal over waiting for Dickinson? It seems like 247Sports has him as a likely Illinois commitment currently, but I am not sure how up to date that is. I am not sure of his interest in us. We have come in later on his recruiting process, but we have good recruiting momentum right now.

I'm with Choicebeef - take Kalkbrenner if he commits. Take the guy that wants to be here. I also happen to like Kalkbrenner's skill set more than Dickinson.

 

[Ignacious McNutt]

That’s a tough one.....I feel like if Kalkbrenner is ready to be a Boiler, than you take him.

I don’t know how long Dickinson is going to wait but I would like to have this class wrapped up before we tip off this year.

Completely agree with you on this as to me it's win-win either way for us.

 

[BoilerAndy]

I think it all depends on who Painter wants more/the most. The offer could be openly conditional based on what Dickinson does. The offer could be fully committable today. Only Painter and the staff know. Posters are going to say they want 1 guy over the other and would either take his commit or wait until Dickinson decides or says no. I trust here that Painter won't get shut out on getting a highly rated guy that he wants. To me, it looks like we've at least turned the corner there where we will start finishing on some top 100 guys that are say our top 2-3 targets at a position.

I agree with this.

I would guess that Painter has learned that offering a Top 100 player a conditional scholarship is probably a good way to get marked off of the player's list. Others have pointed out that we want a player who wants to be at Purdue. The flip side is that a highly-recruited 16-17 year-old is not likely to choose a school that hasn't made him feel like a priority.

 

[hoosierdog1]

Completely agree with you on this as to me it's win-win either way for us.

We have to get one of those two first!

 

[hoosierdog1]

I would rater have the 3-4 yr Kalkbrenner vs the 1-2 yr player Dickinson.

 

[lbodel]

I agree with this.

I would guess that Painter has learned that offering a Top 100 player a conditional scholarship is probably a good way to get marked off of the player's list. Others have pointed out that we want a player who wants to be at Purdue. The flip side is that a highly-recruited 16-17 year-old is not likely to choose a school that hasn't made him feel like a priority.

You take who wants to come here. Recruiting in basketball is tough. You land a fraction of your targets, but your classes are very limited in size so you still have to be extremely targeted.

 

[Roeder]

Kalkbrenner is coming in today for an unofficial visit. He is a highly rated recruit. I know Dickinson is our #1 priority obviously as it has been stated as such.

However, do we wait until we hear from him first or if Kalkbrenner was interested in committing would we take his verbal over waiting for Dickinson? It seems like 247Sports has him as a likely Illinois commitment currently, but I am not sure how up to date that is. I am not sure of his interest in us. We have come in later on his recruiting process, but we have good recruiting momentum right now.

I'd say you definitely take a commit from a 7 ft 4 star with tons of potential and don't look back. Sometimes us fans can complicate things.

 

[lbodel]

I'd say you definitely take a commit from a 7 ft 4 star with tons of potential and don't look back. Sometimes us fans can complicate things.

To be fair, I don't think we're complicating the coaching staff's decision...don't think they give a hoot what we have to say on this subject!

 

[ChoiceBeef]

Well guess we are officially out on Powell. I think he will do well there.

 

[burbo]

I’d hate to see him go to Illinois, I have an excessive dislike for IU, but then it’s a horse race between MSU for their arrogance and look the other way at abuse, and Illinois for their total delusion about the status of their program. I want to see them stay in the basement.

 

[delish1]

Kalkbrenner is coming in today for an unofficial visit. He is a highly rated recruit. I know Dickinson is our #1 priority obviously as it has been stated as such.

However, do we wait until we hear from him first or if Kalkbrenner was interested in committing would we take his verbal over waiting for Dickinson? It seems like 247Sports has him as a likely Illinois commitment currently, but I am not sure how up to date that is. I am not sure of his interest in us. We have come in later on his recruiting process, but we have good recruiting momentum right now.

I think you take kalkbrenner. He seems legit. His offer list suggests a lot of smart people think he'll be very good.

 

[boilernuke]

I know its summer and we reach for any bball topics this time of year. However, this is a no brainer. You take the first that commits. They are both fantastic recruits and a bird in the hand...

 

[TX4GB]

Uni looks good!

 

[New Pal Boiler]

I know its summer and we reach for any bball topics this time of year. However, this is a no brainer. You take the first that commits. They are both fantastic recruits and a bird in the hand...

Yup. If you like them both enough to offer, then you take the first one to commit.

 

[BoilerFan#35]

Honestly want Ben Carlson. A little Hummel like being able to handle the ball with that size. Of course Dickinson would be a great get but I feel like the bigger need for this class should be a PF.

 

[Dakota Girl]

Uni looks good!

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Take whoever wants it first. Kalkenbrenner has the athletic capability that fits really well and he will have time to develop behind Haarms, Williams, and Dow.

 

[Poprudy]

Honestly want Ben Carlson. A little Hummel like being able to handle the ball with that size. Of course Dickinson would be a great get but I feel like the bigger need for this class should be a PF.

Take a big and get Furst the following year.

 

[ghostoffatjack]

I am greedy, if you can get both I am sure there will be a way to have both!

 

[Bethboilerfan]

To be fair, I don't think we're complicating the coaching staff's decision...don't think they give a hoot what we have to say on this subject!

Ibodel. What ever are you implying? My understanding is that this board is carefully read and all posts carefully considered before any action is taken by coaching staff.

 

[Do Dah Day]

Ibodel. What ever are you implying? My understanding is that this board is carefully read and all posts carefully considered before any action is taken by coaching staff.

I just got a voicemail from someone who said he was with the purdue basketball team, who needed money to go to Croatia to gain some experience ... and wanted me to contribute to help them get there.

 

[meenie]

It’s probably Bobby Knight

 

[SIBoiler2]

I just got a voicemail from someone who said he was with the purdue basketball team, who needed money to go to Croatia to gain some experience ... and wanted me to contribute to help them get there.

That explains why they called you and not me. They were looking for money!

 

[Do Dah Day]

That explains why they called you and not me. They were looking for money!

I offered to send them a bottle of the great stuff ... they hanged up .. WTF?

 

[ChoiceBeef]

Looks like Purdue gear? Reminds me of Morton’s commitment picture.

 

[TX4GB]

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Looks like Purdue gear? Reminds me of Morton’s commitment picture.

Right, that is what I thought. Definitely from our photo shoot.

 

[doubleyous]

That’s a tough one.....I feel like if Kalkbrenner is ready to be a Boiler, than you take him.

I don’t know how long Dickinson is going to wait but I would like to have this class wrapped up before we tip off this year.

1) Take Kalkbrenner now ?? The '21 possibilities ( If Dickinson is a no ) reduce the temptation, somewhat.
2) B-ball L.O.I. days are early November....right near season's start. Not to worry.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

1) Take Kalkbrenner now ?? The '21 possibilities ( If Dickinson is a no ) reduce the temptation, somewhat.
2) B-ball L.O.I. days are early November....right near season's start. Not to worry.

There are some great options in 21. Makes me think that “missing” on Carlson to end up with Trey Kaufman wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world.

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

Seemed like his unofficial visit went well. He wants to study engineering, possibly chemical engineering. We would seem to give a good fit for his educational interest and he would fit well in our basketball system.

 

[Hausta01]

Seemed like his unofficial visit went well. He wants to study engineering, possibly chemical engineering. We would seem to give a good fit for his educational interest and he would fit well in our basketball system.

Two of his other top choices are Stanford and Illinois. Purdue doesn't really have an academic edge here.

 

[Dakota Girl]

Two of his other top choices are Stanford and Illinois. Purdue doesn't really have an academic edge here.

No. But they have a basketball edge on those two academic peers.

 

[Dakota Girl]

Two of his other top choices are Stanford and Illinois. Purdue doesn't really have an academic edge here.

No. But they have a basketball edge on those two academic peers.

 

[Hausta01]

No. But they have a basketball edge on those two academic peers.

You obviously forgot how awesome Illinois is!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

You obviously forgot how awesome Illinois is!

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

You obviously forgot how awesome Illinois is!

Must have been hard keeping a straight face when you posted this.

 

[Dakota Girl]

You obviously forgot how awesome Illinois is!

No. I remember the “Fly’n Illini”.

 

[PaBoiler78]

No. But they have a basketball edge on those two academic peers.

I thought that too until we lost out to Stanford on that one 4 star guard a couple of years ago. So who knows.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

I thought that too until we lost out to Stanford on that one 4 star guard a couple of years ago. So who knows.

Chasson Randle?