Class of 2017 SG/SF Jordan Tucker (NY / GA) Leaving Duke to Butler

[wallacecuse]

He even has Orange on the sneakers. This is either a done deal or the most obnoxious cosplay ever.

I wouldn't read too much into it.

 

[iommi]

I wouldn't read too much into it.

Buzzkill.

I choose to read it as a good sign. This is not typical for hoops recruits.

 

[wallacecuse]

Buzzkill.

I choose to read it as a good sign. This is not typical for hoops recruits.

I guess the thought running through my head is all the Nike swag he would don at an Oregon visit.

 

[Trueblue25]

Kids given a second chance at a top 10 program, a hall of fame coach, a path to the NBA and a city that lives and dies by the basketball team.

I'm not Tucker, and I don't know what he values, but I think he'd be making a big mistake not taking this opportunity considering the playing time, connections and opportunity at hand.

 

[HOFCeluck]

I wouldn't read too much into it.

I'm going to read everything into it.

 

[jdubs30]

Diva. Hope he commits soon. I don't want to wait it out until after if/when he makes it to Oregon for a visit. Not worried about GT.

All reports are that it's either GaTech or 'Cuse - with Oregon a distant 3rd.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Good God if he doesn't commit To us after taking a pic like that AND posting it on social media then my head might explode...ive seen a lot of football recruits doing this lately but not bball...hopefully it's a good sign.

 

[iommi]

Good God if he doesn't commit To us after taking a pic like that AND posting it on social media then my head might explode...ive seen a lot of football recruits doing this lately but not bball...hopefully it's a good sign.

I don't recall any hoops players ever doing it. I don't recall any hoops players doing it before making a decision even.

 

[wallacecuse]

Good God if he doesn't commit To us after taking a pic like that AND posting it on social media then my head might explode...ive seen a lot of football recruits doing this lately but not bball...hopefully it's a good sign.

Is your head still intact after Quade? Kid visited here every other weekend, sometimes unexpectedly, including the weekend before he committed to UK.

 

[Cusesky8214]

I don't recall any hoops players ever doing it. I don't recall any hoops players doing it before making a decision even.

Yea like I can see taking the pic ahead of time while on his visit...and then if his intentions are to take hisnother visits then commit I could see him posting the pic at that time...just stupid to post it before hand as a tease to the whole fan base and a slap to the other schools...kids and social media these days...

 

[jdubs30]

I don't recall any hoops players ever doing it. I don't recall any hoops players doing it before making a decision even.

That was how Gillon announced. Posted a pic on Twitter in the Melo Center with a jersey on.

AW3 also posted on Twitter but it was already announced before then.

But you're right, it's very rare that I can remember and would be even rarer to do it, then not commit to that school

 

[Cusefan0307]

All reports are that it's either GaTech or 'Cuse - with Oregon a distant 3rd.

The only way Oregon can even take Tucker is if someone decides to go pro or they decide to make someone lose a scholarship or transfer. Even if that happens I expect the spot to be opened for 5 star center Brandon McCoy.

Also none of their core is even projected close to the first round for this year except Bell. They are going to be one of the teams to beat next year.

 

[iommi]

That was how Gillon announced. Posted a pic on Twitter in the Melo Center with a jersey on.

AW3 also posted on Twitter but it was already announced before then.

But you're right, it's very rare that I can remember and would be even rarer to do it, then not commit to that school

Oh, I know. I was referring to guys doing it before making a decision.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Is your head still intact after Quade? Kid visited here every other weekend, sometimes unexpectedly, including the weekend before he committed to UK.

Yea that was a rough one...i think I finally got over it just recently because I didn't have to watch him play at the nike USA vs world game last night...that would of made it a little worse lol

 

[HoustonCuse]

Is your head still intact after Quade? Kid visited here every other weekend, sometimes unexpectedly, including the weekend before he committed to UK.

But he never posted a picture of himself in a cuse uniform!

 

[GooseMutt]

Boom

I don't have twitter but I hope he is getting some Orange Love

 

[RF2044]

Boom

Pull the trigger, J-Tuck!

Kid sure looks the part -- he'd start day 1.

 

[HoustonCuse]

Ugh

Friggin Gerry!! You know he screwed this up. Right guys? Who's with me?!

 

[SoBeCuse]

The only way Oregon can even take Tucker is if someone decides to go pro or they decide to make someone lose a scholarship or transfer. Even if that happens I expect the spot to be opened for 5 star center Brandon McCoy.

Also none of their core is even projected close to the first round for this year except Bell. They are going to be one of the teams to beat next year.

Ah. Cool, thanks. I thought I heard on Sirius today that Brooks and Dorsey were gonzo. That would make me worry. If not then we should be good.

 

[JLine]

This is gonna hurt a la Tobias Harris style after that picture. I hope he's not just messing with us. He can do what he thinks is best for him, obviously. Just wish it didn't seem so likely that he was coming to only be disappointed. I have no clue what happened with the visit saga before, so hopefully he's not bitter and rubbing it in.

Man, he would have the keys to the 3. I don't see why it isn't locked up. Playing time from the start with as much exposure as any school on TV. We pump out 1st round picks, and have JB. Yeah, it's cold, and snows but damn.

 

[Jasonrob44]

Not my quote, but: "There's a million reasons to not tweet, and that one is tied with all of them."

I know man, totally wasn't taking a shot at you!

 

[SoBeCuse]

This is gonna hurt a la Tobias Harris style after that picture. I hope he's not just messing with us. He can do what he thinks is best for him, obviously. Just wish it didn't seem so likely that he was coming to only be disappointed. I have no clue what happened with the visit saga before, so hopefully he's not bitter and rubbing it in.

Man, he would have the keys to the 3. I don't see why it isn't locked up. Playing time from the start with as much exposure as any school on TV. We pump out 1st round picks, and have JB. Yeah, it's cold, and snows but damn.

Chill out man. You are one of the most optimistic/Orange-goggled posters on the board. You are now worrying? Deep breaths. Syracuse should get him.

 

[pearl31]

isn't this where Jake comes in with something that sends us all into giddiness??

 

[Cusesky8214]

How many scholarships does tech have available? They just got a commitment from a PF Moses wright.

 

[jdubs30]

Anyone else following this obsessively as they did for Quade? After a long night out last night I was just planning on a few beers and watching baseball tonight - but this thread has my complete attention