Naadir Tharpe Commits to Kansas

Posted by CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell

Lately, the buzz around the Jayhawks has been from highly-touted point guard Josh Selby's eligibility. Head Coach Bill Self is still waiting for the heads up as to if Selby will play for the Jayhawks this season.

With the notion that Selby could be one-and-done, if eligible, the Jayhawks pick up another point guard.


Naadir Tharpe, a 6-foot point guard from Brewster Academy ended his college quest with a verbal commitment to Kansas.

The Kansas Jayhawks picked up their first commitment of the 2011 recruiting class. The Jayhawks pickup a complete guard with Tharpe.

Tharpe is widely known for his playmaking ability. He has great court vision, and a very unselfish guard.

Kansas could acquire more highly-touted recruits like LeBryan Nash, Ben McLemore, or more recruits as a result.

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Naadir Tharpe Sets Up Visit Schedule

Posted by CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell

Naadir Tharpe, a 6-foot guard from Brewster Academy (NH) embraces a skill set that coaches are watching closely.

Tharpe was recently visited by North Carolina State, Kansas Head Coach Bill Self, and Joe Dooley.

Now, Tharpe will be on the move to visit College Basketball programs.

Tharpe is set to visit the Oklahoma Sooners October 15. Oklahoma has been a big fan of Tharpe since he decommitted back in the summer.

Oklahoma Head Coach Jeff Capel would love to acquire a special point guard like Tharpe.

The Kansas Jayhawks will also be visited by Tharpe on October 22nd. The Jayhawks have a special interest in Tharpe and could use him after this season with the notion that Josh Selby is a one-and-done player.

Tharpe has two visit scheduled but could fit St. Johns in his schedule as well. He is currently considering Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, NC State, and St. Johns.

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