sludevil Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 New Tatum blog: http://usatodayhss.com/2014/09/08/jayson-tatum-blogs-about-winning-gold-with-team-usa-recruiting-and-more/ Not much in the way of new information. Seems the package deal with Giles (and Smith) is losing momentum. Says Duke talks with him the most. Will also be going to someone's Midnight Madness, but hasn't made plans yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 According to Ben, Crews, along Coach K, Coach Anderson, and Calipari will be watching Tatum at Chaminade tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB73 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Kelvin Lee had a LOT to do with the Chaminade-Florida connection for David Lee and Beals. Tatum coming to SLU would be one for the ages, a longshot, our first 5* Top 10 player, to boot from St. Louis, ever, (don't count Larry) I hope we get lucky, but to be even vaguely optimistic....? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You don't count Larry? Because why exactly? I've heard SLU has about a 50/50 shot with Tatum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You don't count Larry? Because why exactly? I've heard SLU has about a 50/50 shot with Tatum. Because of Larry's extenuating circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Not holding much hope for this to happen, but it is promising that he's been quoted as saying it would be good for the city if he stayed at home. Can a little civic responsibility go a long way? Also, think if we can somehow get into the Beast before his decision date it would help in a big way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Kelvin Lee had a LOT to do with the Chaminade-Florida connection for David Lee and Beals. Tatum coming to SLU would be one for the ages, a longshot, our first 5* Top 10 player, to boot from St. Louis, ever, (don't count Larry) I hope we get lucky, but to be even vaguely optimistic....? Nope. I think people oversold the Florida/Chaminade connection. David Lee and Brad Beal made those decisions on their own with their parents, they did not need much guidance from Kelvin. The rumor is that Kelvin really wanted Brad to go to Kansas (the rumor was a position at KU would have opened up to Kelvin had Brad done so) and was upset when he committed to Florida. I think you can be vaguely optimistic since from all accounts (including quotes from him) it is a legitimate possibility that he stays home and decides to play his one season of college basketball at SLU. Is it a long shot that an elite recruit chooses SLU over Kansas, Kentucky, or Duke? Absolutely, but there is at least a chance and more of a chance than we likely ever had or will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock_Tower Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Because of Larry's extenuating circumstances. I guess if this Board says something enough times (over and over again we hear that Larry only stayed at SLU b/c of his brother...) then it becomes true. I say b.s. Reality is that Larry also liked SLU and Spoonhour, that Larry also wanted to play in town and in front of this Mother, his other family members, his friends, etc. And Larry isn't the first (or the last) to ever want to stay in town and play for the home school. I guess our fans cannot believe that a good player would ever choose us!! Guess we all need a boost toward our collective self esteem!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I guess if this Board says something enough times (over and over again we hear that Larry only stayed at SLU b/c of his brother...) then it becomes true. I say b.s. Reality is that Larry also liked SLU and Spoonhour, that Larry also wanted to play in town and in front of this Mother, his other family members, his friends, etc. And Larry isn't the first (or the last) to ever want to stay in town and play for the home school. I guess our fans cannot believe that a good player would ever choose us!! Guess we all need a boost toward our collective self esteem!! It also didn't hurt that we were playing in a pretty darn good league that was putting a good number of players into the NBA at the time. It's not like we were playing in the Valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 One would assume JT will also put strong emphasis on the fact that the competition Duke, KY, KU, etc plays ensures he'll be showcasing his skills against the best competition in the country. This is not a slam on the A10, but we aren't a power conference. We don't get those marquee games in the out of conference sched the elite schools get. But, it would be seen, real or imagined, that the Beast would be a step up. Sure wish they'd get off their arse and expand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 One would assume JT will also put strong emphasis on the fact that the competition Duke, KY, KU, etc plays ensures he'll be showcasing his skills against the best competition in the country. This is not a slam on the A10, but we aren't a power conference. We don't get those marquee games in the out of conference sched the elite schools get. But, it would be seen, real or imagined, that the Beast would be a step up. Sure wish they'd get off their arse and expand. Forget the Big East. If SLU is going to get Jayson Tatum, it will be as a member of the Atlantic 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Forget the Big East. If SLU is going to get Jayson Tatum, it will be as a member of the Atlantic 10. Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Man Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Ultimately, Tatum is going to size up this upcoming SLU season and decide if this is the posse he wants to ride with. He's all but guaranteed to be taken in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft, and the payday that comes with it. If Tatum thinks he can compete for a National Championship with SLU, he will give immortality a shot. If he doesn't like what he sees at SLU, he'll go to some other perennial national title contender. It's simply human nature for him to want to win. It's on him to choose The Dream vs The Reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 If he has aspirations of competing for a National Championship, he will not be coming to SLU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslasttermdropout Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I wouldn't go that far. Sure, if he's wanting the best odds, he'll head somewhere else. But, I think there's a possibility that he looks at this season's results and says, "with me, this is a sweet sixteen team, and beyond that, ...well anything can happen, like a final four or who knows?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkelsey55 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I wouldn't go that far. Sure, if he's wanting the best odds, he'll head somewhere else. But, I think there's a possibility that he looks at this season's results and says, "with me, this is a sweet sixteen team, and beyond that, ...well anything can happen, like a final four or who knows?" You read my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I guess if this Board says something enough times (over and over again we hear that Larry only stayed at SLU b/c of his brother...) then it becomes true. I say b.s. Reality is that Larry also liked SLU and Spoonhour, that Larry also wanted to play in town and in front of this Mother, his other family members, his friends, etc. And Larry isn't the first (or the last) to ever want to stay in town and play for the home school. I guess our fans cannot believe that a good player would ever choose us!! Guess we all need a boost toward our collective self esteem!! It isn't the only reason. It did put us over the top though. Don't act like it didn't play into the situation at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I wouldn't go that far. Sure, if he's wanting the best odds, he'll head somewhere else. But, I think there's a possibility that he looks at this season's results and says, "with me, this is a sweet sixteen team, and beyond that, ...well anything can happen, like a final four or who knows?" Fact is adding a player of Tatum's caliber to any top 100 team in the nation makes them automatically a final four contender. He is that good. If he believes our coaching staff and teammates can turn contending into reality we have a chance at landing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I wouldn't go that far. Sure, if he's wanting the best odds, he'll head somewhere else. But, I think there's a possibility that he looks at this season's results and says, "with me, this is a sweet sixteen team, and beyond that, ...well anything can happen, like a final four or who knows?" Fact is adding a player of Tatum's caliber to any top 100 team in the nation makes them automatically a final four contender. He is that good. If he believes our coaching staff and teammates can turn contending into reality we have a chance at landing him. I said months ago that the 2016-17 SLU squad could well be a Sweet Sixteen or Final Four contender even without Jayson Tatum and that Tatum's addition will make SLU a contender for the 2017 National Championship. I'm sticking with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 This idea that that the heart transplant was a key reason Hughes came to SLU has been overblown. Yes it had something to do with it but it was the playing in front of his brother who was sick that was important. If SLU had not had a hospital that did heart transplants and his brother was getting one from Wash U he would not have gone there. My point is he stayed home to be with his family - where in StL the heart transplant was done was not the issue just that it was being done in StL. As far as Tatum is concerned, if he wants to stay home and play in front of his family then we get him - if winning a National Title and being at a high profile place is important then we don't get him. Larry Hughes is right - no matter where he plays the NBA will have no trouble finding him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't think some people realize how good Tatum really is. He is better than Larry was at the same stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I don't think some people realize how good Tatum really is. He is better than Larry was at the same stage. I understand how good Jayson is and the impact he will have at whatever program he chooses. If his goal is to win a National Championship though, it will be with him joining guys like Harry Giles and Dennis Smith at a blue blood, not coming to SLU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I said months ago that the 2016-17 SLU squad could well be a Sweet Sixteen or Final Four contender even without Jayson Tatum and that Tatum's addition will make SLU a contender for the 2017 National Championship. I'm sticking with that. Is this a legitimate post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I bet with Tatum, we could beat Carleton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShoe Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I bet with Tatum, we could beat Carleton. Whoa whoa whoa, let's not go overboard here. Carleton is the "Duke" of Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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