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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 04-15-2014, 08:59 PM:

Having ties to the New York city area doesn't hurt recruiting one bit.

Pittsburgh assistant Barry “Slice” Rohrssen will replace Orlando Antigua on John Calipari’s coaching staff, according to a report by Rivals.com on Tuesday.

Cheick Diallo — a 6-foot-9 power forward — is considered a top-10 prospect and one of the elite defenders in the class of 2015. Kentucky has been active in his recruitment, but many observers considered Pittsburgh the favorite for his commitment, primarily because of the relationship between Diallo and Rohrssen.

Daniels said Calipari’s new hire puts UK in “great position” with Diallo, the No. 6 overall player in the Scout.com rankings.

“I don’t think there’s any question about it,” he said. “He’s a guy that Slice clearly has developed a relationship with. I’m sure that he will continue that at Kentucky. … They’ll be firmly in the mix with him.”

Daniels acknowledged that Antigua did a “tremendous job” in his five seasons as a UK assistant and the program’s top recruiter, crediting him as a big reason that the Cats were able to land so many elite prospects.

He expects Rohrssen to continue that level of success, given his track record at Pitt and the new ability to use Calipari and the “Kentucky name” in recruits’ living rooms.

“I don’t think John Calipari’s strategy — as far as recruiting goes — changes one bit,” Daniels said. “It’s the same strategy. Slice will be the one adjusting, it won’t be the other way around.”

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[ 04-15-2014, 09:23 PM: Message edited by: catmandoo ]

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 04-15-2014, 09:28 PM:

I may have to adjust my thoughts about the PF position in that class. I still think we will get Bragg but we may change our second choice from Labissiere to Diallo. Depending on how much room there is on the roster, I'm thinking we could end up with two PFs.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 04-15-2014, 09:41 PM:

Bama I'm think one of our "4" centers better learn the PF position for next season. [Smile]

Posted by Green-Bean (Member # 13551) on 04-15-2014, 10:03 PM:

That's easy Towns is a power forward.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 04-15-2014, 10:15 PM:

That is true Bean and a 7 footer at that and read a article where he could grow to 7'3".