Yes, that's clearly what Kong has been saying all along:
"the same source claims that something from AR's camp made today's visit really important. don't know what that means, but the premium board is blowing up with excitement and optimism."
"I realize that I took a ton of crap for saying this earlier in the month, but from everything I hear, Doc wants his son to go to UNC. I will not quote from the sources, but a week after UNC in-home and now a lot UNC people think we have a great shot at AR. Perhaps, even a better shot than Duke."
But it is good to hear back from you Kong. I'm not a proponent of Carolina fans but I've found many of your posts to be interesting in terms of getting a Tarheel perspective on things like recruiting. I too was generally curious and interested in hearing any feedback you might have heard on IC after K's visit to AR.
It's interesting to note that he called a Carolina player after K's visit but at the same time, he's also talked to Kyrie recently as well. I wouldn't be surprised if he's gotten HB's perspective on this since he went through a similar situation last year; but I don't think that will play a big role in AR decsision when you consider how close he is to Kyrie.
After comparing inside sources at the IC premium board to "rock stars," Kong said "a week after UNC in-home and now a lot UNC people think we have a great shot at AR. Perhaps, even a better shot than Duke." Now, he says that he has "said all along" that "UNC is still trailing Duke big time."
Kong is ready to run for political office!
I suspect there will be more buzz after Rivers' on-campus visit at UNC. Hopefully, after his on-campus visit at Duke, UNC will be back to being "just fine without AR" so that he would be superfluous again.
I've seen this comment (or something to that effect) several times, but I thought AR and Harrison had a bit of a tiff going? Is that not the case? It seems as though I read that in the past it was sort of known that AR didn't really want much to do with Harrison (or perhaps, vice versa). Can anyone (in)validate that?
well, i don't think recruiting the #1 shooting guard in the 2011 class is only to spite Duke. I think anytime you can add a player who appears to be able to get his shot off, in any number of different ways, you go and get him. I don't think Roy looks on K's list of recruits and picks the ones that he wants to steal. Most of the time, these blue chipper's are wanted by all the top schools. AR expressed interest in UNC and Roy is exploring the opportunity. KU is also doing the same thing. I think you are wrong on this one.
However, from a UNC fan's perspective, I think most UNC fan's would love to see him go to UNC instead of Duke, for many reasons. One of which is, so he wouldn't go to Duke. Don't confuse the rapid fan for the actions of a coach.
I have said this for the last few months. You can debate whether or not I said it because of the fact that Duke appears to be in the lead, but my stance really hasn't changed. What has changed is my optimism. I now think there is a slight possibility that AR will go to UNC. The chance is small- but "you're saying there's a chance!".
http://www.highschoolhoop.com/recrui...ating-florida/
i think i misread the comment. but it has been said that he called a UNC player after the Duke visit. Take it for what it's worth.
He texted Kyrie after the visit so maybe you are just a little confused.
I ended up texting my boy Kyrie Irving (Duke), but we didn’t even talk about the visit. We were talking about Mike Posner. Kyrie’s my boy, so we talk all the time. I also talk to players from UNC. Like I know P.J. Hairston, Kendall Marshall and Reggie Bullock, and I know Harrison Barnes a little too.
You mean there's only 8 minutes left in a tie game at the Dean Dome and the fans are rushing to their cars?
Kong, thanks for coming back in the face of (mostly) friendly fire.
What is the mood at IC premium now? A bit more subdued than after ol' roy's in home with Austin?
Frankly, I think the whole HB / Rivers thing works out well. Harrison would have created a logjam at the "3," causing either he or Singler to guard the "4." The sting of missing out on HB was gone the second Kyle announced he was staying. unc was desperate for HB, and they will get a year of him - even though he will be guarding the "4" for at least a third of his playing time.
With Kyrie (likely), Nolan and Kyle leaving next year (and Seth likely nearly able to graduate), a LOT of minutes open up on the wing and a BIG void in leadership is created. In walks Austin - perfect fit.
I don't think Ole Roy is recruiting Austin just to spite Duke. It's because Austin is a stud.
As clarification, though, Austin said the initial overture came from Ole Roy, not the other way around.
"So basically, North Carolina reached out to Coach T.J., my AAU coach, and asked if I’d be interested in them and I said yeah, and so Coach Williams came on down."
http://dimemag.com/2010/03/austin-ri...s-the-picture/
Last edited by Bob Green; 09-23-2010 at 02:27 PM. Reason: Fix quote tag
Probably right, now that he may not have a ghost writer for his school work.