Bottom line
Frankly, KU can’t go wrong either way with Duval or Young. Each has his pluses and minuses. I like Duval better as a prospect, but Young’s status as a probable multi-year player is an advantage. Young can essentially win a game by himself with his shooting, a la a younger Steph Curry, and that’s a terrific attribute to have. Duval is a better ballhandler and passer at this point, so the rest of the starting lineup may be a little better.
At the end of the day, Oklahoma seems most likely to be left out of point guard musical chairs. Texas is in very good position for Coleman, and Duke seems to really be pushing for Duval over him. Kansas is in good position for both Duval and Young, and I believe will get one or the other. Oklahoma has all their eggs in the Trae Young basket, and needs to improve on the court to make themselves his choice.
After much consternation by fans, the 2017 recruiting class seems as promising as it has been since DeAndre Ayton committed to Arizona. KU has signed Garrett and Preston, and is in good position for both Duval and Young. Both would be tremendous fits in crimson and blue, and put an end to the five-star point guard drought for Self and the KU program. I marginally prefer Duval, but it’s really splitting hairs. I’d be thrilled with either. Like all years, the future is bright in Lawrence for KU basketball.