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Rumor floating on Twitter that KU team has covid concerns..

We'll see how this shakes out

I saw that too. Better to miss the B12 tournament than the other one.

Hopefully it's just 1 or 2 players and not the entire team.

And the rumor is certainly pointing to Dave..

Just don't even play in the conference tournament imo

@BShark I think it would have been a great chance for us to push for a 2 seed, but we aren't going to do that if Dave is sitting. So just throw in the towel and we will see everyone in two weeks.

Press Conference at 1:30 today. We should know more soon.

It's been reported confirmed that it is one player on the KU basketball team

way luck is going with KU sports - - WHY does this not surprise me

Actually it was to players covid 19 David Mccormick and Tristan Enaruna

McCormack, Enaruna in Covid protocol and Self expects to have them back for the NCAA tournament.

damn

GETHRO TIME

All I got to say is - - - - F - - - . - - were not going to play in the Big 12 tourney right ?

Every year we find new and exciting ways to not have our center for the NCAA tournament.

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Rumors:

Every year we find new and exciting ways to not have our center for the NCAA tournament.

comical really

Sucks! Roommates

It could be worse. Hopefully we have Dave (and Tristan) back for the NCAA tournament. Until then, guys really need to take it upon themselves to be smart and not put themselves at additional risk for contracting Covid.

Just triple mask them and get them out on that court. I kid. I kid.

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Rumors:

It could be worse. Hopefully we have Dave (and Tristan) back for the NCAA tournament. Until then, guys really need to take it upon themselves to be smart and not put themselves at additional risk for contracting Covid.

They should be back for the N CAA tournament

I wonder if Garrett will play the 5 on defense for a handful of minutes like he did against UTEP.

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Rumors:

Every year we find new and exciting ways to not have our center for the NCAA tournament.

On one hand it sucks on the other this team isn't making noise in the tournament anyway.

well we have played with like 5 out before right ? - -playing Jalen at the 5 sport right? I guess we play with Marcus - - - Ocahi - - - Jalen - - - Christian & now maybe Bryce ? - just means Christian has to really step up - - Jalen really need to really step up

@BShark said in Rumors:

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Rumors:

Every year we find new and exciting ways to not have our center for the NCAA tournament.

On one hand it sucks on the other this team isn't making noise in the tournament anyway.

I don't think it's impossible for us to make a run. UTEP aside, the team has been playing with more consistency lately. Just need to treat every game like we're playing Baylor and play with that kind of intensity.

Oklahoma doesn't have that great of big, Wilson and Mitch can take turns. Play Juan more. I hope tech wins. If not play Marcus on Sims. Offense? 🙏3's💨

If anyone can find a way to make a miracle run to win the B12 tournament it is Bill.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Rumors:

Oklahoma doesn't have that great of big, Wilson and Mitch can take turns. Play Juan more. I hope tech wins. If not play Marcus on Sims. Offense? 🙏3's💨

Yeah but the Texas game after that LOL

@BShark I almost don't want to see that game. Would have to be the first time Bill ever had one team beat him three times in a single season.

@BShark Marcus on Jericho sims

What a week for KU fans. First Miles, now this. Can we please get through 24 hours without another punch to the gut ?

That said, we've been pretty lucky so far in terms of virus cancellations. The law of averages is finally catching up with us. Hope everybody's healthy and cleared to play by the 18th.

Well, Bill has a couple days to retool the offense. Better RAIN THREES fellas, and follow your shots.

This team can't shoot

In all seriousness, I say skip the Big12 tourney and get ready for the dance. At this point, playing in the conference tournament can only hurt our NCAA seeding.

@Marco said in Rumors:

In all seriousness, I say skip the Big12 tourney and get ready for the dance. At this point, playing in the conference tournament can only hurt our NCAA seeding.

Nope were not skipping the tourney

@nwhawkfan Unfortunately Long just got fired. However, the bright side is, if things come in 3s, then we should be done..

2020/2021 has been a crap show for KU athletics - sure hope 2021/2022 is better

WSU has 2 players out, but might be bench players. Haven't said who.

Duke's season probably over.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Rumors:

WSU has 2 players out, but might be bench players. Haven't said who.

Wichita State ?

@Kcmatt7 said in Rumors:

Duke's season probably over.

We can only hope

From Adam Rowe who covers Duke Football & Basketball : - - You can thank the Duke Fraternity Council for pausing of Duke's football spring practice and ending Duke Basketball 2021 Season.

Then there is this from the Duke Chronicle : - - -The newly formed Durham IFC held in person recruitments events that contributed to a spike in COVID- 19 cases , administrators told Duke students on Wednesday

Any word from inside our basketball program or players on who's sick? On the status for the NCAA tourney?

@stoptheflop said in Rumors:

Any word from inside our basketball program or players on who's sick? On the status for the NCAA tourney?

I've been checking but haven't heard anything yet. - -we have to let the NCAA know by 11:00 p.m. tonight

Wilson is the one that is sick and Kansas is still likely to be in the NCAA tournament

@JAYHAWKFAN214 nice! Link? Hope he is ok

@approxinfinity said in Rumors:

@JAYHAWKFAN214 nice! Link? Hope he is ok

Look on the page down from this page in big 12 tournament I posted a link about KU still being in the NCAA's tournament

Player from Michigan out w/a stress fracture

@Crimsonorblue22 a very important Michigan player.

Imagine KU next year adding TyTy Washington and Tyson Walker.

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@BShark said in Rumors:

Imagine KU next year adding TyTy Washington and Tyson Walker.

That would be elite spring Bill. Hard to imagine getting both though.

@FarmerJayhawk KU is definitely in play for TyTy but yeah likely a tough sell. You could and would easily start both if say, Ochai goes pro. Would much prefer Ochai back ofc.

I assume Walker is wrapped up given the Slater tweet.

@BShark said in Rumors:

@FarmerJayhawk KU is definitely in play for TyTy but yeah likely a tough sell. You could and would easily start both if say, Ochai goes pro. Would much prefer Ochai back ofc.

I assume Walker is wrapped up given the Slater tweet.

For sure. Clearing the scholarships would be tricky. We're already 1 over, so we'd have to shed 3 to take both. Jossell, Tyon/Enaruna, ?? I don't think I'd jettison both Tyon and Enaruna because it leaves us a bit short at the 3/4 spots. I still really think Tyon could be a beast. I think Och stays. He might test but if he takes another leap next year look tf out

@FarmerJayhawk 1 over? I thought Mitch didn't count next year. Mitch, Garrett and Silvio scholarships cover the currently signed class.

There are a lot of physical tools to work with when it comes to Tyon, hope he stays as well. Tristan leaving almost seems like a foregone conclusion.

@BShark said in Rumors:

@FarmerJayhawk 1 over? I thought Mitch didn't count next year. Mitch, Garrett and Silvio scholarships cover the currently signed class.

There are a lot of physical tools to work with when it comes to Tyon, hope he stays as well. Tristan leaving almost seems like a foregone conclusion.

Ope. I totally memory hole'd Silvio lol. Then yeah, that makes the math way easier. Let's roll!

Very understandable, what a mess that was.

@BShark also likely pushes Cuffe to 22, which is good.

Ok I think Tyty is out. I don’t feel comfortable saying exactly why but at this point I think we’re better off with Walker.

@FarmerJayhawk said in Rumors:

Ok I think Tyty is out. I don’t feel comfortable saying exactly why but at this point I think we’re better off with Walker.

Yeah um, Self has not recruited guys for less. We don't wanna turn into Baylor.

ummm so who is this Walker we are speaking of ? - - Did Slater tweet something favorable for us ? - -I hope

@jayballer67 said in Rumors:

ummm so who is this Walker we are speaking of ? - - Did Slater tweet something favorable for us ? - -I hope

Starting PG at Kansas next season. Tyson Walker. Averaged 18.8 points a game this year at a mid major. First team all conference and DEFENSIVE player of the year in his conference. Handle is elite, really has a knack for steals (averages more than Garrett).

@BShark Is there a chance he transfers to KU then?

@KirkIsMyHinrich

There's mutual interest for sure. His list of schools that have contacted him is really long. Definitely one to watch

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Rumors:

@BShark Is there a chance he transfers to KU then?

Lol

@BShark Go on.

For those interested Walker has heard from already: Miami, Michigan St, Nebraska, Seton Hall, Mizzou, Arkansas, Georgia, Stanford, Providence, Vandy, Florida, Indiana, E Carolina, Northwestern, Depaul, K-St, USC, Cal, TCU, St Mary's, St Johns, Pitt.

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Rumors:

@BShark Go on.

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Ok , so for my Bucketeer inside B'Shark - - -dam buddy , why is it I fell instantly in love with this kid's game ? just got through watching a 5 1/2 minute video on his game and seen nothing I don't love. Ya I know somewhere he has his flaws I'm sure , n ow I don't claim to be a wizard about seeing what a kids got - - no recruiting analyst or anything BUT from what I can see what's not to like ?

I hate it when I see certain kids like this and to see we are reaching out showing interest , only for them to go else where BUT I mean really lol ?

let me break down what I took out of this Tyson Walker has good handles, handles the ball pretty well , good penetrator , showed a little floater , middle range game , looks to be really good actually 3 point shooter has some pretty decent range , looks to play solid defense looks to be able to drive and dish pretty well - - so what's NOT to like ?

Now if you want to get nit picky and I was when I was trying to find negative & really had to look but the one thing /concern would be size. Just wondering how his drives that it showed here just wondering how those drives he makes at North Eastern would convert over to a Major P-5 School?- -Kind of worried that might not work as well against High P-5 competition again size 6 foot be trying to drive against more talented Big's - -bigger Guards how would those drives work against say like Jarrod Butler -- Devion Mitchell those types? - Again small thing.

The only other negative is like Beddie pointed out - -the list of Schools that has reached out - -A LOT of Schools kind of a downer , what in the REAL world in reality what would you think are chances REALLY ARE a getting someone like this to commit here ? - -Especially with this NCAA thing hanging over our head. -- do you think he is in the least interested in us ? - - All I have to say in the end is -- -YES PLEASE St Patty's day coming up would be nice to get some Irish luck - -Lot of Irish in me my Mom's family last name McMahan can't get more Irish then that time to sprinkle some Lepricon dust on he bring him home lol

Chances are 99.9 percent. He is really good and exactly what we needed for next season.

@BShark said in Rumors:

Chances are 99.9 percent. He is really good and exactly what we needed for next season.

so your thinking Walker is a good bet then to committing to us ? - -that's what your saying ? sorry kind of thick lol - -takes me a minute , hope that's what your saying - -instantly fell in love with the way this kid , plays want him bad

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@jayballer67 Would bet on him being the starting PG for the Kansas Jayhawks next season.

@BShark we knew this. Self said probably wed/thurs for the first 2. Wilson/unknown guy? probably 2nd weekend.

@BShark said in Rumors:

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Yeah, have to test negative for I believe 7 straight days in the tracing protocol.

@BShark said in Rumors:

@jayballer67 Would bet on him being the starting PG for the Kansas Jayhawks next season.

OH don't beteasing lol - - Na just messin with ya - -that would be some really good news , really nice addition for our 2021 class

@BShark said in Rumors:

Chances are 99.9 percent. He is really good and exactly what we needed for next season.

One word - yes.

GOOD NEWS per Self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave McCormack will join the team Friday for practice and play Saturday.
Self adds he doesn't know how effective he will be..

Jalen Wilson could play Monday if KU advances. He's expected to join them Monday if they win.

Enaruna is out, recently tested positive for Covid

@BeddieKU23 said in Rumors:

GOOD NEWS per Self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave McCormack will join the team Friday for practice and play Saturday.
Self adds he doesn't know how effective he will be..

Jalen Wilson could play Monday if KU advances. He's expected to join them Monday if they win.

Enaruna is out, recently tested positive for Covid

that's good about Dave - Big body we need whatever we can get from him. - - - - As far as Enaruna - - hmmm, just wonder if there is not a story behind that story? -still think he is gone

Self is preparing both Braun & Garrett to play the 5 when Mitch is not in. Seems to be covering all bases if Dave can't play much. Hopefully he can

@jayballer67

Oh the transfer meter on Tristan is at 99.9%. We'll see what happens there. I'm sure he would want to be with the team though seems how he missed the Tournament last year. Unlucky

@BeddieKU23 said in Rumors:

GOOD NEWS per Self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave McCormack will join the team Friday for practice and play Saturday.
Self adds he doesn't know how effective he will be..

Jalen Wilson could play Monday if KU advances. He's expected to join them Monday if they win.

Enaruna is out, recently tested positive for Covid

Self's comment about how he doesn't know how effective McCormack is the concerning part to me because that sounds like McCormack had Covid and lack of energy/stamina is one of the concerning symptoms as far as basket players are concerned.

EWU runs a lot of 5 out stuff so not a great match up for Dave regardless. I'd rather see Self rest Dave in the first round and save him for Evan Mobley. KU likely doesn't need Dave for EWU, but they won't beat USC without him or Jalen.

@BeddieKU23 said in Rumors:

Self is preparing both Braun & Garrett to play the 5 when Mitch is not in. Seems to be covering all bases if Dave can't play much. Hopefully he can.

Oh Lordy , Can you see Chrisitan trying to defend Mobley ? People saying Mobley would destroy Lightfoot Well if that's the case then he would obilerate Braun lol

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Rumors:

@BeddieKU23 said in Rumors:

GOOD NEWS per Self!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave McCormack will join the team Friday for practice and play Saturday.
Self adds he doesn't know how effective he will be..

Jalen Wilson could play Monday if KU advances. He's expected to join them Monday if they win.

Enaruna is out, recently tested positive for Covid

Self's comment about how he doesn't know how effective McCormack is the concerning part to me because that sounds like McCormack had Covid and lack of energy/stamina is one of the concerning symptoms as far as basket players are concerned.

EWU runs a lot of 5 out stuff so not a great match up for Dave regardless. I'd rather see Self rest Dave in the first round and save him for Evan Mobley. KU likely doesn't need Dave for EWU, but they won't beat USC without him or Jalen.

agree, Good chance we won't beat them with them

@jayballer67

I think they are preparing more for the first game that way. Who knows. It could all be misdirection

ok guys time to change your pick. - -If you picked OU over Missouri -- time to change it. - - Damion Haron OU 2nd leading scorer OUT with COVID. - - -hmm Jalen played against Oklahoma - - hmmmm Jalen/Harmon - - Harmon Jalen

Not sure if it has been posted, but Self confirmed that all players did test positive.

@Woodrow said in Rumors:

Not sure if it has been posted, but Self confirmed that all players did test positive.

they are good now other then Wilson & Tristan

Harmon tested positive and OU fans are not super happy with KU fans at the moment.

Lol he could have literally contracted it from anywhere. It isn't like there are 100 cases a day. There are 50k new cases a day.

Or with KU rather. I've read a lot of comments from OU fans who think Harmon got it from the KU game, and specifically from Jalen Wilson.

But yeah, he could have picked it up from a lot of different places. OU fans just need a place to direct their anger.

The refs! Let's blame it on them.👉🏼👈🏼

Any bets on how many KU players test positive tomorrow?

I'll go with 2 players, one coach.

@DanR no!

@DanR said in Rumors:

Any bets on how many KU players test positive tomorrow?

I'll go with 2 players, one coach.

You need to rinse your mouth out with soap sir.

How about betting on additional OU players then? I'll go with Harmon's roommate in Indy, and one student manager.

I'll tell you what though. If no more KU players or coaches get it, then it's probably unlikely that Harmon got it from Jalen.

Unless they spent more than 15 mins in close contact, I doubt he gave it to him. Maybe they chatted it up before the game. We wear those beads that detect contact tracing.

So far Jalen Wilson, Devion Harmon & Moses Wright will miss at least the first & 2nd round matchups of the NCAA tourney due to covid. All 3 players start and play major roles for their teams

@BeddieKU23 said in Rumors:

So far Jalen Wilson, Devion Harmon & Moses Wright will miss at least the first & 2nd round matchups of the NCAA tourney due to covid. All 3 players start and play major roles for their teams

What team does Moses Wright play for ? - - Tonight it begins , can you believe it - - I'm ready - -want to see that Michigan St game - -play in game might be interesting

@jayballer67

Georgia Tech. Leading scorer had been on an absolute tear lately.

He was the ACC player of the year. Might want to switch your pick to Loyola if you didn't have them advancing already.