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1. Why I think Arterio Morris could soon be a Jayhawk 🔮

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Why Signs Point to Kansas Landing Arterio Morris 🔮

Former five-star and McDonald’s All-American PG Arterio Morris said he’d announce his commitment in two days on Instagram Live. The Texas transfer plans to announce on Friday at 5pm.

I think there’s a good chance he ends up at Kansas. Here’s why:

• Morris’ commitment timeline has moved up rapidly in 24 hours. Just one day earlier, Morris said he’d be committing in two weeks — not two days.

• Here’s the key: I’d Heard the two-week timeline didn’t work well for KU. Morris moved up his decision timing just one day later. Now the timing works for KU.

  • At the same time, Georgetown PG Primo Spears is visiting Kansas today. The pressure is on for Morris to make a decision.

• Kansas has been interested in Morris throughout his recruitment. He visited Lawrence on April 18. The door never closed, despite reports to the contrary.

• The one caveat here is DePaul. Morris just visited the Chicago program this weekend, and I believe he has a prior relationship to head coach Tony Stubblefield.

  • DePaul has multiple roster spots to fill and plenty of playing time to offer… But it did take a commitment from guard Chico Carter (the same position and height as Morris) on Tuesday.

• Kansas prioritized landing a guard all offseason. Morris could backup Dajuan Harris or play alongside him in the “two spot.”

• Morris played his freshman season at Texas with a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, according to the Austin American-Statesman. His trial date is set for June 14.

  • Have Heard Kansas has, of course, looked into the legal situation, but much is still yet to be determined there.

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