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Big Dave for 26

@Kcmatt7 said in Washburn Game Thread:

Big Dave for 26

Tonight is as good a chance as he will have all year to get right. If not tonight, when?

I just hope people don't think if Dave goes off tonight things are fixed - - it's Washburn , think about it. - - ROCK CHALK ALLD AY LONG BABY

@justanotherfan Right. And then the post-game we will hear Bill gush over it and how we need to get Dave the ball if we're going to be successful going forward.

What if Bill goes with that 5 out lineup right out of the gate tonight? I would be eating so much crow hahaha

I say go with the best lineup and rotation for not only this season but next, let Dave become disgruntled and transfer (and I'm being serious).

The guys on ESPN's Pardon The Interruption called this game "The Gary Woodland Bowl."

I'm predicting 16 points for Dave on 5-12 shooting with 4 turnovers

@approxinfinity Gross but realistic.

2500 fans allowed next week for Creighton. That's HUGE

Just about time.

Same starters as normal yay

Playing against one of my favorite guys!

David gonna take some shots this game.

Yeah, this game is gonna be silly.

If only that play happened frequently

@BeddieKU23 said in Washburn Game Thread:

If only that play happened frequently

Level of competition lol

Cb got a haircut

Bad call

Nice pass out for a wide open 3 but Jalen wasn't prepared

Lol Dave

Attaboy CB

Smooth

lmao

Wtf kind of block attempt was that

Dunk game

Jalen scrapping against a D2 team, it's just his dna.

Good grief David

Lol

Cb take that shot

Agbaji so smooth

David getting destroyed by a D2 big.

A back-up D2 big no less...

Jace from my school

Consistent he doesn't even try to play d

Good take to the hoop for Ochai.

@BShark

Not a fan of his scoop tho lol

Bryce and Mitch in

Good grief mitch

@DanR said in Washburn Game Thread:

Good grief mitch

He is so bad.

Exhibit a of why mitch doesn't play

Nice 3

Mitch looked bad there. Rusty. I still like him.

Garrett's shot looks a lot better.

Whoa

BT for the Selden rim jam

Really thought he was bringing the hammer down

Washburn was bound to hit some threes eventually.

Harris coming in after the break.

Muddy audio (masked) and crap video quality during the game. Commercials are crisp. Thanks, ESPN Plus!

Mitch has ten rebounds already. Nine on his own misses though.

Holy shit Bryce wtf

LOL THIS LINE UP

Seriously BT

This team really does lack a guard that can make FT'S

Harris

Harris makes Mitch look good

Mitch DESTROYED on d

Mitch abused

Seriously, this is a Bill Self trolling line-up.

Mitch with the bloody Withey nose plug. Seriously? I like it.

Nice Jalen

Our bad players really suck.

Yikes tyon

Amateur hour on defense

Bryce trying to hard

The drop off from our better players is staggering.

Some will play better w/the better ones

Who is number 2? I can't read his name

Fumble hands Dave. Its so bad

@DanR said in Washburn Game Thread:

Who is number 2? I can't read his name

Braun

Holy crap, what a haircut

D2 is Dave's level for scoring on O

@DanR I told u

Washburn def has some shooters. Better than UK in that regard lol

@BShark and us

Jalen heat check

Put your good players back in, lead goes up.

Dave might never block a shot

Any of u in the crowd?

Crowd needs to get loud, that's all I know.

Good defensive effort

Thought Harris was getting his paws on that

DAJUAN

Like it

Good lord

Harris at "6-1" is still probably taller than BIFM or Dotson

It's only about 70 bucks to get your photo in the crowd. Not a bad deal, IMO. I know a few people who did it, but the video feed is such crap on ESPN+

23 was open for 5 minutes

Man, Tristan is struggling

@DanR said in Washburn Game Thread:

Man, Tristan is struggling

This game shows us why the guys that don't play ride the pine.

This is the equivalent of us fans putting the hoop at 6 feet and dunking. Dave's in his comfort against washburn

Ochai

@DanR said in Washburn Game Thread:

Man, Tristan is struggling

Always hunting his shot too

Tristan CHILL

Always going left

Tristan is sooo bad on d

Was Tyon not fouled?

Tristan is making a good case for not playing him at the 5 spot, that's for sure.

Harris on the other hand, good on defense.

@BShark

Hacked city

Nice runner by harris

@BShark said in Washburn Game Thread:

Tristan is sooo bad on d

Reacts slowly

Man so glad we have Harris... his court sense is fantastic

Are we winning?

Frisbee dogs at halftime I hope

@wissox said in Washburn Game Thread:

Are we winning?

Easily. Our top 5 guys are quite good.

@wissox said in Washburn Game Thread:

Are we winning?

By 17 at half

Garrett seems to playing half -speed ...

@Bosthawk Would bet he is still sick.

Bryce really needs to work on his catch and shoot form.

@BShark
Sure looks it.

Garrett will be rolling around on the court on a ventilator next week and still be a negatory on the Covid

@Bosthawk Something to monitor, he looked slow against St Joes as well. Hopefully he gets better soon.

I like how one of the announcers basically said "if you take out the stretches where KU played their best players this game would be a lot closer"

YOU DON'T SAY

Is Wilson looking to be a dedrick Lawson type go-to scorer?
It does look like we will need someone to take over when things get stuck offensively.
He doesn’t look shy about finding a shot

@Bosthawk Yeah, he's capable of getting his own shot. Especially when he's playing as the "5".

This game should answer any questions about Gethro.

@BShark said in Washburn Game Thread:

This game should answer any questions about Gethro.

But Dave's playing so well.. on offense

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Ochai's shot looks great

They need to invest in sticky hands for david

Dave's head is somewhere

We found something Jalen isn't great at lol

PASS IT OUT DAVE

Since I'm not paying 5 bucks to watch a scrimmage I'll just make up what's happening in my minds eye.

Someone said we're winning by 17. Is that 17-0? Been a long time since the football team shut someone out in a half.

Garrett just stole the refs wallet.

Big Dave Just drained a fadeaway three.

Enaruna was guarding a ball handler, Self pulled his mask over his eyes.

The janitor is singing I'm a Jayhawk while sweeping the court.

Pizza Shuttle is offering every fan at tonights game a free pizza if they score 100 points.

Billy Preston just drove into another curb.

Hmm, that was interesting. Just saw an ad for a new album Sing along with Mitch Lightfoot.

The basketball world is euphoric over the losses in one evening of Duke and Kentucky. Cal and K sent each other texts saying we've got to pay refs more.

Braun tells everyone wissox is correct about the pronunciation of his name, it's Bron.

There's not one NBA scout or Adidas shoe goon in the stands tonight.

Local announcer dudes call the hallowed building by its real name Allen Field House. ESPN announcers will still call it Phog Allen Fieldhouse.

An Ichabod just learned their name comes from a dude in the Bible.

KU Athletic director Jeff Long, or is it Huey Long just voted least popular AD in America for his espn+ deal meaning cheapskates like me won't get to see tonight's game.

@jaybate-1-0 Where are you? I wouldn't have to write these stupid posts if you were around.

@KUSTEVE @DoubleDD @HighEliteMajor @VailHawk @JayHawkFanToo @Ralster @dynamitehawk I know I'm missing some, but where the heck have you been? Come back!

7 steps

@wissox

54 34 now

@wissox You got most of it right except pizza shuttle isn't willing to sacrifice $4 per pizza to give them away

Another troll line up

Also don't get me wrong, totally fine with Bill doing this against Washburn. It's informative.

I was not expecting a Cat's in the Cradle Heineken ad

The next evolution in CB game is around the rim. He gets that down and he's unstoppable

@DanR said in Washburn Game Thread:

I was not expecting a Cat's in the Cradle Heineken ad

Just saw an ad for cats..

@BeddieKU23 said in Washburn Game Thread:

The next evolution in CB game is around the rim. He gets that down and he's unstoppable

I've been mentioning this a lot. If he gets that down, he's all league easily.

Bill puts in line-up with Tristan, Bryce and Mitch

Also Bill angry timeout

Well self is definitely pissed at someone. Think it was bryce for being in wrong spots

Does KU have a hockey team? I'd love to see an ice rink in AFH.

@BeddieKU23 Bryce also just stationary dribbled for a loooong time to start the possession.

@BShark

He's about half way to 3/4 the way on aggressiveness. He is still unsure sometimes if he should make a play or drive to kick. Its one I'm definitely watching

Little high on the lob

Bryce!

Good job, BT, on the drive

Nice play by bryce

@wissox

61 34 update.

LMAO

@BeddieKU23 Yeah, but who's winning?

We're going to need Bryce to settle in. I figure this will be the last game Tristan sees any kind of meaningful minutes. Sigh.

Bryce is crafty, even if he did miss that.

@wissox said in Washburn Game Thread:

@BeddieKU23 Yeah, but who's winning?

The home team

I think the big bearded Icabod managed to travel while dribbling there before throwing it out of bounds. that was weird.

There are more games on ESPN+ games

Here's a proposal for these unofficial games. The coaches preset the amount of points to spot the big underdog and then see if we can comeback to win. It would almost be better experience for our guys to play with a little pressure.

@wissox

This one counts this yr

Not able to watch, but I note that Dave not only leads the team in scoring - it's Washburn, of course - but has finally recorded a block and an assist - 3-1/2 games into the season...

Yeah, not ideal but KU had to quickly get a game scheduled.

@DCHawker said in Washburn Game Thread:

Not able to watch, but I note that Dave not only leads the team in scoring - it's Washburn, of course - but has finally recorded a block and an assist - 3-1/2 games into the season...

We aren't going to talk about his defense though.

Not seen much Jalen this half, assume that is just Bill being merciful.

@DCHawker

Your not missing any real improvement from him from this game. He's just playing much smaller and less talented kids

Tristan wyd

@BeddieKU23 said in Washburn Game Thread:

Tristan wyd

Being Tristan.

@BeddieKU23 Then that would up the pressure! I say start the game losing 35-0 to Washburn.

I swear I keep turning the volume up. Going to be no audio at all by the time this is over

The line-up with Tristan and Mitch is bad at defense? No way

That is Bryce's shot.

Gethro in the house

GETHRO LIVES!

@BeddieKU23 I'm also one of those people who can't see paying extra to watch glorified exhibition games on ESPN+. I get enough info by following the play-by-play page for the game on the ESPN website. They'll show the highlights later on TV anyway. (Another good thing about being a Top 10 program.)

Gethro just defended better than Dave. I can't even.

@nwhawkfan $5.99 per month. The BS setting it up was worse than the money, but it's not like I'm going out to movies or concerts right now

Announcer dead right...”you want to impress Bill self, you play defense get rebounds and do the little things...”

Nice Tyon

ESPN Gamecast only has KU at a 99.9% chance of winning at this point. Not 100%, so there is yet hope for the Ichabods!

@BShark

Smooth shot

Gethro is so raw but you can see the potential. Foul machine atm.

Gethro is raw but seriously he could use his 5 fouls and rim protect

Harris a four year player I’m assuming..,
Thank god for us. Self and staff found another gem guard

@Bosthawk said in Washburn Game Thread:

Harris a four year player I’m assuming..,
Thank god for us. Self and staff found another gem guard

MAYBE FIVE YEARS

@nwhawkfan

I hear ya! I want to see every game I can in case this season sees some cancelations etc so the 6 bucks for this and 2 other games within the next week is well worth it

10 Hawks have scored - need Gethro to step up... ;)

@BeddieKU23 Easy decision. Plus I might watch some other games when bored.

@BShark

That too I've already used it several times

Bill being EXTREMELY merciful with 2nd half line-ups.

We haven't really seen Harris on a fast break yet, but I'm guessing he's going to be a pass first guy, unlike some other guys were

DAVID PASSED IT BACK OUT. I SAW IT. IT HAPPENED.

Starters back in

@BShark

Without hesitation too. And he just scored

@BShark said in Washburn Game Thread:

DAVID PASSED IT BACK OUT. I SAW IT. IT HAPPENED.

He was so proud of himself that he nailed the jump hook next possession!

@BeddieKU23 said in Washburn Game Thread:

Starters back in

Literally right after my post about Bill being kind lol.

We should have had 12 players in double digits scoring

I don't think I've ever seen Dave not slip the screen or move early

@DanR said in Washburn Game Thread:

We should have had 12 players in double digits scoring

The problem is our deep bench loll

Euro step dave

Ochai smooth

@DanR said in Washburn Game Thread:

We should have had 12 players in double digits scoring

Would be tough since we've only played 11 guys, but I get the point... ;)

Only 11 players... I keep thinking Braun is a walkon

That was just a great make by Washburn

Um...CB....wyd

Tyon so hurt he can't dunk, and trust me he is a DUNKER when healthy.

@BShark

Great pass on the next possession

TGF knows how to get sneaky backdoor buckets

Has Washburn scored any points yet?

The next two guys that can make this team better are Bryce and Tyon. Both of them are fighting things.

@wissox said in Washburn Game Thread:

Has Washburn scored any points yet?

Sometimes they make a lucky 3

@BeddieKU23 I thought you were calling them "fighting things." seemed a weird term of endearment.

Jossell and Teahan time!

Pitched battle for the rebound lead - 2 with 6, 3 with 5 and 3 with 4...

Ginger Teehan in the house

@approxinfinity

Tyon is hurt, Bryce still adjusting to the game

GETHRO CAN SCREEN

@BShark winner!

@BShark at this point a screen and a rebound is all we need from a big guy

@DanR Hopefully Bill likes what he is seeing, I think the kid has some tools.

Gethro can screen and foul. Perfect

Tyon should have made the easier pass.

Teehan with the fumble recovery

Maybe Bryce can hit a ft now

:)

glad we didn't spot them 35

Boom

Jossell can shoot, that was smooth.

I've got a student named Tyon and also one named President

Ichabods are tough on D - held us to 1 less than we scored on the #1 team....

@DCHawker said in Washburn Game Thread:

Ichabods are tough on D - held us to 1 less than we scored on the #1 team....

:face_with_tears_of_joy: :face_with_tears_of_joy:

If a team plays a game and it's cheap fans don't pay 6 bucks to watch it, did it really happen?

Well it was a game, can't really get hyped about tonight like I said earlier ya he scored what tonight 17? - -doesn't men by far he has got it fixed - it was Washburn , let's see a show of hands how many here really DIDN T think that wouldn't happen. So his out put doesn't surprise me a lot. Might help some but still work to do.

I know this our defense has still got a lot of work to do. Way to many easy shots in close I'm sure Bill didn't like that. - but it was a good workout and hopefully some guys can get going

Wilson & Oachi had good games again - -Harris was solid - so on to the next one

I will say this, I totally expected Dave to step up his game and do alot this season, and I was soooo wrong. It is quite apparent that Doke and Dot bigtime covered his flaws last season. Riding the freight train that we had going on last year it was easy for him to get lost in the cargo, but not this year. He needs to come off the bench for 10 or 12 mpg, that's it.

Bryce sounds good in post game, mature and southern

PER's after last night. A bit of "get well for several".

Jossell making the case to start LOL

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Post Game, Self said he was comfortable playing small with Jalen at the 5 because he guards before the catch. Then added that it's not something they can do all the time but sounded promising that he's comfortable going to that lineup going forward

This was my first time to watch this year and my main takeaway was being surprised how slowly Dave moved. Whether it was hustling up the court, or the slow reaction as his man blew past him, it was kind of painful to watch.

Yea I know that we were used to Doke, and yea I know it’s early in the year. But he’s a junior and I don’t see much upside besides him being tall.

Of course I’ve been completely wrong about guys before, hopefully I will be about him too! Maybe he can at least get in better shape and run harder. Small ball anyone?

Lots of diamonds in the rough elsewhere, tho, but we all know how much Bill likes his big men - must be hard for him too.

And since this is my first post his season, let me just get it out of system just this once and I won’t bring it up again... DAMMIT, WE HAD THE TEAM LAST SPRING TO BRING HOME THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THIS COVID THING SUCKS BIG TIME.

Sorry for yelling, I’ll go back to quietly liking posts.

@StLJhawk

I want to scream too about last year

We all scream!😫😭🏆

For Tom Crean?

@StLJhawk said in Washburn Game Thread:

This was my first time to watch this year and my main takeaway was being surprised how slowly Dave moved. Whether it was hustling up the court, or the slow reaction as his man blew past him, it was kind of painful to watch.

Yea I know that we were used to Doke, and yea I know it’s early in the year. But he’s a junior and I don’t see much upside besides him being tall.

Of course I’ve been completely wrong about guys before, hopefully I will be about him too! Maybe he can at least get in better shape and run harder. Small ball anyone?

Lots of diamonds in the rough elsewhere, tho, but we all know how much Bill likes his big men - must be hard for him too.

And since this is my first post his season, let me just get it out of system just this once and I won’t bring it up again... DAMMIT, WE HAD THE TEAM LAST SPRING TO BRING HOME THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THIS COVID THING SUCKS BIG TIME.

Sorry for yelling, I’ll go back to quietly liking posts.

Dave has not been good and is definitely slow but he hurt his knee and ankle against Kentucky so that can't be helping.

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