Decision Dossier: Four-star Eric Reibe

Four-star forward Eric Reibe has yet to announce a commitment date, but the way the German-born big man has been taking, canceling and moving official visits as of late suggests he hopes to wrap things up in a somewhat timely manner.

Today, Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy explores the developing situation and the decision that lies before Reibe with a deep dive into the players in his recruitment.

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THE FAVORITE: Kansas

There are precious few coincidences in the recruiting world, so the fact that Reibe canceled scheduled visits to both Kentucky and North Carolina in the immediate aftermath of his trip to Kansas is important to note.

The Jayhawks are selling Reibe on being a possible replacement to veteran big man Hunter Dickinson when he departs college basketball following the upcoming season. The pitch seems to have resonated thus far, placing the Jayhawks in the driver’s seat for the time being.

The German-born forward is no lock to land in Lawrence, as additional official visits remain on his schedule, but it’s clear that Bill Self made a big move while hosting the four-star prospect a couple weeks back.

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THE THREATS: UConn and Indiana

Reibe visited UConn over the weekend, and it’s still too early to discern the returns on that trip. Meanwhile, the four-star forward moved his visit to Indiana up from Oct. 4 to Sept. 20. The sudden movement suggests Reibe intends to expedite his recruiting process, but the Huskies and Hoosiers still have better than puncher’s chance.

Both programs should be seen as running behind the Jayhawks, but both also possess sizable NIL war chests and coaches with a history of putting players in the NBA Draft’s first-round.

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Publish date : 2024-09-09 13:52:55

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