Myles Turner taking unofficial visit

[SMU15]

Dear Mob,

My-Les
Tur-Ner

Clap
Clap
Clapclapclap

Rinse and repeat.

Sincerely,

Ponyfans

Will pass this on to Ramón the Lobster

[ponyinNC]

Make an impression - chant his name non-stop for the entire halftime break. Pony up!

My-les Tur-ner

[mrydel]

Let's talk crazy and say Turner commits. Does that put us Top 5 recruiting class this year?

Currently:
1Duke 4
2Kentucky 4
3North Carolina 3
4Ohio State 4
5Louisville 5
6UNLV 3
7Georgetown 4
8Kansas 2
9Arizona 4
10Seton Hall 5

32Southern Methodist 1

I may be way off here but I think the BB rankings weigh a lot on the number signed, so I would say probably no. Next year we should be higher if we actually sign 7.

[SMU Section F]

Let's talk crazy and say Turner commits. Does that put us Top 5 recruiting class this year?

Top 10 maybe.

Probably second best pair of recruits after Duke, although we could easily make an argument.

[LA_Mustang]

We should at least be ranked ahead of Kansas at #8 because they have two recruits ranked #4 and #12 in the class. We would have two ranked #2 and #6 in the class.

[SMU Section F]

We should at least be ranked ahead of Kansas at #8 because they have two recruits ranked #4 and #12 in the class. We would have two ranked #2 and #6 in the class.

Speaking of Kansas, Embiid's recent woes definitely work in our favor if he ends up staying in school another year. With Turner, Kansas' rank shoots up to 2 or 3 though.

[ponyinNC]

If Embid stays at Kansas, it has to be down to UT and SMU right?

I wonder how much Okla St's recent woes have played into this...

[photopony]

Is Mudiay claiming to be good friends with Turner just talk or are they actually friends? This relationship is what would do it for us.

[SMU Section F]

If Embid stays at Kansas, it has to be down to UT and SMU right?

I wonder how much Okla St's recent woes have played into this...

I believe his list is Arizona, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, and Texas. SMU is kind of a "dark horse", but it's obvious we have a shot. Turner hasn't said so, but I think Duke is gonna be out because of Okafor. Kansas would be out if Embiid stays, but he'll probably still go unless things get worse. I don't have any idea how the schools might be "ranked" by Turner right now, but I think OhioBrownFan said he liked Ohio State's chances.

Myles is a smart kid and is playing his cards tight. It'll probably still be a while and I think the best thing SMU can do is stay in touch and keep winning. Mudiay's overtures can't hurt either.

[ponyinNC]

Agreed. His officials have been to Okie St, Ohio St as I recall. Not sure if he has visited Kansas yet...?

Haven't heard anything about Zona/Duke/Kentucky in a long time...safe to say those schools are out?

[ponydawg]

Bill Self told Myles that if Embid stays at Kansas then he should NOT come to KU.

But if I'm Bill Self and I know Embid is going to the NBA, then I tell Myles that same line to gain his trust even if I know Embid is gone.

[SMU Section F]

Haven't heard anything about Zona/Duke/Kentucky in a long time...safe to say those schools are out?

I personally think Duke is out and I don't know the scholarship situation at Kentucky or Arizona but they both have 4 recruits already. Kentucky might be out because they're pretty stocked on big guys (I never count out Calipari though), but I think Arizona is still in it. I think I read an interview where he said he was planning an official visit to Tuscon.

[Pony_Law]

Embid is a big man with back soreness, there is no way he stays in college and let's his back soreness become back problems before he gets paid top 3 lottery pick money.

That said I can't imagine smu is an attractive place for a top level big man who wants to be a 1 and done player. Next year we have 3 big men coming back, 1 score 1 defensive player and 1 solid back up. LB only let's you play if you play strong fundamental defense, freshman will be a step down on the practice court and not likely to see starting minutes until at the very least the end of the year with the players in front of him.

[Tbuck12]

I think Turner's attendance is more of a nod to Larry and staff for staying on him, similar to Harison twins. It is bad karma to have a NBA HOF coach continue to show of interest in your game despite saying not interested and not go to a game down the street.

However, if we keep winning and have another game with awesome atmosphere in Moody, he may give us a spot on his list. He may be surprised.

[SMU Section F]

Embid is a big man with back soreness, there is no way he stays in college and let's his back soreness become back problems before he gets paid top 3 lottery pick money.

Agreed. And the exact sentiment of most NBA draft articles I've read. We'll see. College kids do weird things sometimes...