Perry Ellis- Decision to KU

[KC Shox]

KU is only 150 miles away. Plenty of KU alumni and fans in ICT. I just want to take the time to say thank you Mr. Ellis for tipping the cap toward the Shox and showing respect during this process and throwing us a bone. Even though we won't be selected, I'd rather you stay in-state rather than play for that crook JC.

[im4wsu]

I don't get this "inferior" attitude expressed on here. WSU has a history of being able to compete nationally when it has a good coach (and we have a great coach now) and can attract talent (which we're doing now) and especially if we can keep top-of-the-line local talent at home. Mr. Ellis can do for WSU what Antoine Carr did...there is no doubt in my mind. There shouldn't be any doubt in anybody's miind.

At least one preseason ranked WSU 25th, didn't it? That's only one "great" as opposed to "quality"player away from top 10. Once in the top 10, anything is possible.

Believe, Shockers and Mr. Ellis, believe. It can happen and you can make it happen! WSU takes a backseat to none of the schools being considered.

We've been there under Miller/Thompson and under Smithson. Nest up, under Gregg!

[Aargh]

Hopefully nobody gets to surprised when KU is the choice.

Hopefully, no one gets too surprised if WSU is the choice.

I think WSU fans will handle a KU choice a lot better than KU fans would handle a WSU choice.

If it's KSU, I expect both Jayhawk and Shox fans will have some difficulty handling that, but it's still Perry's choice and we can't make it for him.

[martymoose]

Hopefully nobody gets to surprised when KU is the choice.

Hopefully, no one gets too surprised if WSU is the choice.

I think WSU fans will handle a KU choice a lot better than KU fans would handle a WSU choice.

If it's KSU, I expect both Jayhawk and Shox fans will have some difficulty handling that, but it's still Perry's choice and we can't make it for him.

If it's UK I'll laugh. KU, I will be disappointed but not surprised. WSU, I'll be pleasantly surprised because I've already convinced myself he's not coming. KSU, I'll be completely flabbergasted and attempt to make myself feel better by laughing at KU fans.

I'd feel much better if Gavin had already announced he's coming to WSU.

[_kai_]

Jeff Borzello who writes for CBSSports.com on college basketball and recruiting tweeted me this morning.

https://twitter.com/#!/jeffborzello/statuses/115797396721639424


@jeffborzello
Jeff Borzello
@ShockerHoops I've actually tried to tell people that they're not as long of a long-shot as everyone thinks.
1 hour ago via web

He said his pick was KU if he had to go on a gut feeling, but still said that about WSU. We're definitely turning heads recently with our recruiting, and if we get Perry, we're definitely on our way back to the AC hay days.

[WuDrWu]

Hopefully nobody gets to surprised when KU is the choice.

IF...I give us 40%. KU 40%, UK 10% and KSU 10%. We'll see.

More like 5%, 92%, 2%, <1% in the same school order.


Again, I appreciate the way Perry and his family have handled this arduous process, and while it's gone mostly unsaid, I also appreciate and congratulate Coach Marshall and his staff for being so dedicated and upfront in their recruitment of Perry. It's been handled beautifully on both ends.

:wsu_posters: :goshocks: :posterwu: :posterwsu:

[Ta town]

I'm not guessing, it will be KU on wed.

[martymoose]

I think it's more like:

10.9% WSU
85.4% KU
2.8% UK
0.9% KSU

[shoxtop]

I'm not guessing, it will be KU on wed.

Good to have you as a shockernetter perry.

[shockar25]

Cross your fingers, but don't hold your breath! Looking forward to hearing either way, and wish the young man the best of luck regardless.

[Veritas]

It's interesting to speculate. My guess is that it is 50/50 KU v WSU

Can't see K-State offering anything that KU doesn't offer X100
UK is tempting, but not sure PE wants to play that far away from home
KU is the obvious choice, but doesn't have the "home town" feel and the latest conference shake-up could be somewhat concerning (though I think KU will wind up in the Big 10ish).

[pinstripers]

40-50-10-0

[ABC]

I think WSU fans will handle a KU choice a lot better than KU fans would handle a WSU choice.

I agree. Is there any really doubt about this?

[tropicalshox]

I have hope that this is a shocker in the making.

[wsushox1]

Man yall got to at least have hope.