Alright Kev let's give them tech fans more to be jealous of

Go Kev!

Ugh Fran

Dble ugh!

The lord of damn ughs. Mute

@Crimsonorblue22

Adams step aside I know what to do- Fran

Assistant coach to Chris Beard is (or used to be) the best springboard to a head coaching job in college basketball.

@DanR lol!

Beautiful burn

Maybe scott drew can say that too!

Wow seriously. Harris in foul trouble in 20 seconds

Tech is way too amped up to keep it going

Hahah sure

Ugly ball

That's a foul on the player holding adams down.

Great start kev way to use your head

Warm the bus

Clanking 3s ugh

why do we come out and look like left over dog doo

You can't even make this stuff up

@StLJhawk said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Ugly ball

like always

Gotta make shots

@Woodrow said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Gotta make shots

got to be able to make a pass with out throwing it away or traveling

I'm not believing what I just saw. C'mon guys

I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet

@jayballer67 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@Woodrow said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Gotta make shots

got to be able to make a pass with out throwing it away or traveling

If Bobby and Juan are going to play together And turn it over just put rice in for Bobby at this point

lame charge call

Higgins 🖕

Geez no favors from the stripes tonight
KJ’s leg held on his miss earlier now the fake flop crap

Gradey wake up

Juan

I'm starting to think Harris can drain an open three as easily as he drops a dime pass

Juan again

travel

sweet pass!

Finally a foul on tech

Couple good possessions from bobby

That's better. Hope MJ can contribute

@DanR said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

sweet pass!

Had two as both Juan and Gradey were open

Much better flow - - -fast paced - -Welcome MR HARRIS

Zuby is absolutely lost on defense right now but love how he walls up

Great response! If Gradey could buy a bucket we’d be just fine. Wilson and Juan playing like studs

@DanR said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

I'm starting to think Harris can drain an open three as easily as he drops a dime pass

Would make the coaches truth tellers that he’s gonna score more! Him with a 3 and floater game isn’t fair

Hopefully they adjust to put a hand in Isaacs face on the catch. They have not followed scouting report so far

@RockChalkinTexas said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

That's better. Hope MJ can contribute

With Joe out his moment is now…

interesting lineup

JW gettin hot

I hate the way the lights shine on the floor from the signs above

The wilson chuck three's lineup

The wilson chuck three's lineup

The wilson chuck three's lineup

The wilson chuck three's lineup

Would we call that the ultimate green light?

Jw on a HEATER

Jalen and Gradey switching strokes! Jalen coming outta that shooting slump’

Come on D this ain’t how Bill wants it

whoah... sorry

Nice rice!

We took their best punch this will probably be a barn burner but let’s pull away right here!

The luck meter is crashing for tech

Feed off the boos, Kev

BURN Kev

Cam a rino

Lil Cam drop in

Cam looking steady!

CAM - - - - oooopsie - -score

We will take that 2 plays any game

Cam hit a 3 and it’s officially over that’s a W and it’s our night

@kuballin10 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

We took their best punch this will probably be a barn burner but let’s pull away right here!

thank goodness - - good response - -they guys never quit

They must be practicing that shot in practice because kj came with it last game too.

nice soft touch for a big guy

Need a run to shut them up

Alright Jalen let's go for a career best tonight! Already got 13

up & down we go- -fast paced

Bobby is playing really well right now.

Tech 1 foul in 12 minutes

We're going to have some fresh legs (Kev and Dick) for the second half regardless of how this half ends. Tech has probably already burned off their adrenaline...

@jayballer67 feel like fast paced favors us. This team plays so well when they play with energy and fast pace leads to that.

Woof K St up big on Texas right now

@Woodrow I’m not seeing it Woodrow - what are you seeing (honest question not being a turd)

Did I miss an assist or jumper/floater from him?

missed a couple opportunities there

Pettiford has 4 assist geez what game am I watching

I've seen enough of Cam for this game

Substitute

Cam...wth

Cam not lookin too sharp out there

How tall is Martin?

Awful 2 possessions there defensively

KSUcks beating UT

@jessejayhawk said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

How tall is Martin?

if he stood up straight he'd be 6-10 something

Kevin trying not to foul

@DanR thanks

@RockChalkinTexas that's what I meant about Scott Drew's ast coach!

@Jethro how’s that Cam??? Bobby threw it at his ankles and raiders were ready for it got a hand on it

This bad lineup kept it within 1. Time for the Gradey-KJ 12-2 run to end the half

@kuballin10 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@Woodrow I’m not seeing it Woodrow - what are you seeing (honest question not being a turd)

Did I miss an assist or jumper/floater from him?

4 assists so far

@BeddieKU23 we are off on that end of the floor tonight

GRADEY

Ok. I’m a child. Fran taking about Dick’s nice stroke made me laugh out loud.

had to make that, Bobby. Good Job!

Bobby

These refs suck

My man KJ is hot

Amazing how KJ is adapting to his size and muscle

Big time stuff despite an 8 on 5 game

I think we can blow these guys out 2nd half id we relax and just play our regular game

Bobby’s shot somehow cleared iron lol

Gradey comes back scores 4 and the assist…let’s go!

@dylans that's a little sick but funny as hell

mercy back and forth we go

Tech has 1 foul.

Turnin it on, I like it. And Grady has such a smooth stroke, dam

49 - 33. KSUcks AT TEXAS

@dylans said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Ok. I’m a child. Fran taking about Dick’s nice stroke made me laugh out loud.

stop that lol

other than fouls, a pretty even game stat-wise. Can Tech shoot 50% from three for an entire game?

the best part of baylor left when tang went to silo. they left the dummy in waco....

Lucky to be slowing down their inside game. Hitting the boards too!

@DanR

I hope not, some of these makes have been laughable

Basketball savvy tech fans booing everything

KJ!

I have an aunt who looks like Mark Adams...

Haha we will take it

@Jethro My dad kind of looked like him back in the 70s

Way to go guys

When this arena first opened I contacted the BG12 league office and complained about the glare from the scoreboard. At that time they used a strobe effect during our free throws but not theirs.

Good defensive set. Wilson can bang down low better than anyone in our team at the mo

@Zabudda that's what I am talking about 👍

KJ has dominated the last couple minutes

Grady perfect pass, kid does it all

Wow this is nice

@RockChalkinTexas
I saw your post!

wang dang sweet poontang is beating the crap out of Texas...

Kj is the quickest jumper…D picking up

Oops forgot the oop

KJ♥️💙

☝🏾

And… Grady with a steal

Proud of the fight shown

What a half

Great BIG bounce pass!😂

@StLJhawk he plays D!
Gets beat 1 on 1 more but heck Bobby just had pop fly by him

KJ is like the Energizer Bunny, he never stops

I fee like it was a C+. And up 7. TTech better be scared.

That bill guy can coach I tell ya

@Jethro said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

I have an aunt who looks like Mark Adams...

I keep thinking of Janet Reno.

We MADE 7 3's 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

If KJ Adams keeps improving at the rate he is, he's going to be the best player in the world in a few years

K suck up 18 at half. Texas gave up 58 in a half

KJ is still getting snuffed on some jams, but lordy that guy is a beast. He's getting more comfortable by the game.

@BeddieKU23 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

K suck up 16 at half. Texas gave up 58 in a half

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

It's tang I tell you. Brains behind Drew!

@Crimsonorblue22 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

It's tang I tell you. Brains behind Drew!

It's also the lack of Weber

Lots of jayhawk love from the talking heads on the halftime show

Listening to Greenberg makes me hate half time

NCAA attempts to ruin college basketball:

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@StLJhawk Seth Greenberg has been animated when talking about the #Jayhawks more so now than ever before

I saw Gradey showing natural ball reactions that entire half.

@jessejayhawk guess I’m not picky, you praise the hawks and I’ll listen

@Crimsonorblue22 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

It's tang I tell you. Brains behind Drew!

When Drew jumps up and down, his head rattles.

Only 1 'called' foul though there were more missed.

Tenn looking long and strong

Can somebody PLEASE explain to me how you can play for 20 minutes and only have ONE FOUL ?

@StLJhawk said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Tenn looking long and strong

They are legit until March, which works for our purposes

@RockChalkinTexas Where you at in texas? I.m in Rockport for the winter.

@StLJhawk said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Lots of jayhawk love from the talking heads on the halftime show

Seth has been all over us all year , really likes this eam

Bobby is getting more in tune and he is really scary when he shows up.

@jessejayhawk Unincorporated area 45 miles WEST of Austin..

TravisPeak. On the north side of the lake and up the way from Willie's golf course.

Tech hsa a pretty good little player with Pop Isaacs

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@StLJhawk said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Tenn looking long and strong

They are legit until March, which works for our purposes

🤣🤣🫡

@jayballer67 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Tech hsa a pretty good little player with Pop Isaacs

Ya he's 41% from 3 this season which is great

@Zabudda said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

I saw Gradey showing natural ball reactions that entire half.

He has fit into this team better than any freshman ever has. I was not expecting such a versatile basketball player. Impresses me every game even when he isn’t scoring.

Cam was an asset thank goodness because we need his wide body. What a sweet touch on his basket.

At one point it was thought Pop would end up here. Didn't work out

Wow. Not great coach speak coming out of the half for tech…

Juando

And… Grady tips in his own shot, man

10 point lead...

@RockChalkinTexas Nice area

Harris!

Yeah Gradey !

@jessejayhawk if it gets warm enough I would love to visit rockport again

GD!

Grady, so sweet!

JUAN EN FUEGO

JUANDO GONE WILD

Gradey ditched his PINK shoes!!

Hero tech guy is going to blow this

DJ 4 3s, dang

LOL

@RockChalkinTexas You should have been here today 83 and sunny

Whoaaaaa Juan no you didn't lol

Juan is a straight killer.

@jessejayhawk 81 here. My ♥️ is in So. Padre

2 more years of Juan and KJ is going to be amazing

Tejas lookin a bit winded… that Pop 3 was like 3 feet short

Both teams are aggressive and taking chances on D. Gotta be crisp with the ball.

@KirkIsMyHinrich not wishing it on the guy but a Brandon Rush situation with Wilson would bring a championship too.

@RockChalkinTexas My favorite is the Padre Island National Seashore

Ku has 10 made 3s. Let's keep it going

I want one more year of Harris, then I want to see him in the NBA. If we by chance win a nattie this year, I'd like to see him go pro. Dude is just incredible.

weak. Does tech ever foul?

That was not a charge??????

To quick

Juan reminds me of Speedy Gonzales

Gradey got lost.

rotation was blown big time

Why is Kevin out there?

Makes up for it there. Good recognition on the drive.

2 fouls this half. Wow!

And… Grady draws the charge

Passing sucks!

@BeddieKU23 he’s laboring for sure.

Dont let them hang around!!!

charge, FFS refs

Sucks!

Are you serious ref

Kev is going to drain a couple threes to shut the homers up

@DanR he’s certainly trying to do just that. Maybe trying too hard.

Sloppy

Dang, another crappy pass

Redic

Travel

Settle guys

Travel. What are they watching

Boy there has been some crazy insane no calls- - WTF ?

Kevin! Was screwed

@BeddieKU23 refs bad tonight. At least it’s bad no calls I guess.

Gotta get Jalen going. He hasn't scored in about 12 minutes now

Are the refs making up for the 'not called foul' at the end of OSU??

The Refs are obviously seeing a different game then the one I'm watching

Would be hard to imagine a 4-year KU guy transferring, but if Big Dave showed up in a Kstate uniform this year, I might have been conflicted. Still wouldn't have boo'd the guy though in AFH

Need to get Jalen going again

@BeddieKU23 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Gotta get Jalen going. He hasn't scored in about 12 minutes now

POOF - - Vanished

We applaud guys that come back

Kstate will probably still lose this game to Texas

@DanR said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Would be hard to imagine a 4-year KU guy transferring, but if Big Dave showed up in a Kstate uniform this year, I might have been conflicted. Still wouldn't have boo'd the guy though in AFH

I think booing is all good. Let me know you care. The chants in this one are over the line though for me.

Larry Bird sighting

Ok Gradey.

Wow, Grady gets his own rebound again for a score

nice pass and finish Jwill and Pman

Bobby getting comfy.

Jeez

Wow. Good d there.

Nice job not to charge there by Wilson.

time for a run

YIKES, KJ

They have more fouls

Rim is scared after that one.

Oh my, that lob dunk

KJ with an extra second of air up there

Refs on the same page as the home crowd regarding Kev. He can't move without picking up a foul at this point.

@Jayblaze he’s a jumper.

Missing bunnies 🐇🐇🐇🐇

Can't get away from them.

What a dunk by KJ.

wish Bobby would have finished that one

Gradey is too polite to be CB. CB would probably call Fran a variety of things to his face.

KJ just might be the surprise of the year with how effective he has been undersized but chiseled like a brick house without a brick missing -- -determination

So many solid performances tonight, really like to see us firing on so many cylinders

KJ has learned well from Norm

@KirkIsMyHinrich lol

@StLJhawk when KJ and Dejuan get you double figures on the regular we can be pretty scary. Only kev really off tonight.

I'm saying 75 might win this.

@StLJhawk and still so many ways to improve. Very high ceiling.

Bobby has played well tonight

@KirkIsMyHinrich bitch doesn't roll off his lips?

@Crimsonorblue22 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@KirkIsMyHinrich bitch doesn't roll off his lips?

Trying to keep it classy for the game thread.

@KirkIsMyHinrich it's our first KU game

You can tell Self wants this one for Kevin. As many times as Bill had had to go back to stillwater, he gets it

@KirkIsMyHinrich when your last name is often an expletive…

@benshawks08 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@KirkIsMyHinrich when your last name is often an expletive…

Good point

@benshawks08 Mario F’n Chalmers -not what you’re going for but what I thought. Lol

NICE feed to Kev

No boos on that one!

And Kevin yelled b

Don’t often see Juan let a guy go like that. Twice in the last two games.

He's probably spreading covid to us

missed a few on that possession

Damn kev.

Kevin pressing

good for Kevin to know what KU goes through EVERY away conference game

@Crimsonorblue22 waaaaay too hard

Jalen thrown to the floor with no call…

We needed an airball from them

Enjoying the quickness Bobby has shown today

JUANAGAIN

POW, DJ another 3

“Juan can’t score”

Legit sniper

The PER on this one. Whew boy!

Juans, twice, seven times redonkulousssss :musical_note:

Kansas is 11-22 from 3, Tech is 9-19. Both teams shooting it well

Man Dejuan- - - he gonna kill ya you leave him that open

That mascot would grill that corgi for supper

Tech has won their last 29 games at home...

No second chance scores from here on in.

Gotta Focus here in the next couple possessions

Corgi looks uncomfortable

@Jethro let's break their streak!!!!

@benshawks08 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

“Juan can’t score”

Rumor had it - - that's why its rumor lmao

@Zabudda Kansas players getting mugged when the ball goes up. Every rebound has been a tough play.

29-1

@Crimsonorblue22 If that guy had his hand on my balls, I'd be uncomfortable too

KSU with 89 points and 7:27 left to play

It’d be nice to pull away here.

Gotta tip your hat as they’ve made big shots every time we threaten to get loose.

Yes, tech fans, that's a foul.

We just had a damn timeout

Bout time we got a call

Worst case scenario for the viewer there.

OMG - - are you ready for this ? - - Are you sitting down ? - - Texas Tech Fouled lol

Hey tech, being whiny is not a good look.

@KirkIsMyHinrich TV time out. Gotta make the bucks

@RockChalkinTexas said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@KirkIsMyHinrich TV time out.

That super glue guy is just going to yell at me again

@Zabudda said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Hey tech, being whiny is not a good look.

Who is worse? Tech or Iowa state? They both boo every call…

Please wilson you need to make at least 1!

@Jayblaze said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

KSU with 89 points and 7:27 left to play

Awesome Texas Longhorn defense right ?

@BeddieKU23 calling it now. 2-2

In the flow Kevin!

Dick time

Big free throws here,

So what happens to seeding for #Chiefs?

Big throws

Ouch.

@RockChalkinTexas One seed if KC win and Bills Bengals don’t play

TO

Wow. Refs.

F you ref

About five fouls on that last oKU offensive possession.

@DanR said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

About five fouls on that last oKU offensive possession.

On every catch.

Nobody can say Kevin doesnt care, ever.

Can we please get a fricking call

@approxinfinity he’s giving it his all. Just nothing falling.

Stream glitching. Was 10’point lead now. 3 when signal comes back. Ouch.

This is absolute bull crap

@dylans said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Stream glitching. Was 10’point lead now. 3 when signal comes back. Ouch.

Tech blew up our last offensive position with hacks all over the court.

Well Dajuan and Bobby having excellent offensive games, kevin cant hit anything.. its evening out

@benshawks08 Ugg. These refs

ice kev

Kevin please don’t shoot.

Lol. what do I know?

Whatever obanor

@BeddieKU23 dude is making all the garbage.

Hmmm. Wilson drives?

The rims here have to be an inch wider or something

Got to make one

OK, make the next one

Jeez, here we go again.

Don't worry they will call a foul on us

@BeddieKU23 beat me to it.

No foul. Need to play good D

We certainly aren’t getting one on a drive the other way.

There was a bad feel to this all game. Need a stop.

D!

There won't be a foul but one will be called

Fran, STFU

Go KU!!! Time to shine

KJ killed a man

Leprechaun dreams of how to beat KU slipping out

Did not expect that.

HEY THE REFS SWALLOWED THE WHISTLES !

AND 1

OH MY
(Dick Enberg voice)

Oh my god that was sweeeeeeeeet

Dude

And 1 come on

Call the fn foul on the dunk

Batcho gets an oucho

Dude broke his hand on KJ.

Did you see the red color of.his hand?

And not an One, ???????

Such garbage

Fran🤬

Wow more time

@RockChalkinTexas said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Did you see the red color of.his hand?

Not sure all was in the right place on that look.

Ha ha, F tech

Good guys win again

I’ll take it.

Survive

ALL FUCKING RIGHT

We don't foul fran! Can't believe you don't know that

How does Fran not know Self doesn't foul in that situation by now?

They get a shot off? Cut out again. Ugg

Thank the whole world!

Jinx you owe me a coke

Bill Self smirk strut handshake W

Kevin with the big D on the shot to give us the win ! Justice in the end.

Big defense there. Those refs need to be reviewed

Road wins in the B12 are good things

Refs let a lot of stuff go. Marine basketball.

@Texas-Hawk-10 Fran lives in a universe adjacent to this one

@nwhawkfan said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Refs let a lot of stuff go. Marine basketball.

Playoff basketball

@Crimsonorblue22 They need to be left in Lubbock for the rest of their lives

Without Juan we don't win

Whew that was a trip and a half. Great dub

Kitties have 105 on Texas and the game isn't over yet

Dajuan Jalen KJ and Bobby were all very good.

Talking about the only missed call all game in the postgame. Smh

I mean, sure complain about the missed foul on the last play, but we shot 4 free throws to their 12 overall.

Looked like Pop Isaacs put his right elbow out to push KU away. Good no call after Isaacs fell.

Nobody should be shocked by the officiating. Whenever Higgins does a KU road game, it's always close.

great win. we lost at their place last year.

hey TECH...29-1...

@Gorilla72 on Bobby?

Well you know all werre gonna hear is how once again the Refs won the game for us. - -Whaaaa -we got mugged all night , but you can take it to the bank we gonna hear how Tech got screwed

What was the missed foul on KU? Wilson getting pushed?

Just got out of work, am I seeing this correctly?Harris 5-5 from 3?!?!

@DanR pop shoved bobby

@Eric-san you need to watch it

@DanR allegedly a hook on Jalen. Which conveniently leaves out the obvious and one on the KJ dunk

The better team played better and won. The End

@nwhawkfan said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Refs let a lot of stuff go. Marine basketball.

All game long was just a mugging - -A lot of missed calls both ways

@Crimsonorblue22 - looked like Isaacs put his elbow on KU player to create an advantage, but ended up losing his balance and falling. Dunno if it was Bobby or not. I did see the KU player on the floor in pain.

@approxinfinity better than them +3. Lol

@Gorilla72 it was Bobby that fell on that

@DanR said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

What was the missed foul on KU? Wilson getting pushed?

Fran sucks he’s a turd. Big dude just flat out fell JW backed up. Ever since fran went off while calling our game about Scott Drew’s AFH homer tape…Fran hasn’t stopped talking about calls.

We got jobbed until the very end and he wasn’t saying a word. Fran sucks as a non bias announcer he is just awful.

Herbstreit is not biased, same for Desmond Howard. Fran is a child behind the mic

Well beginning to think K State might be good

@kuballin10 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@DanR said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

What was the missed foul on KU? Wilson getting pushed?

Fran sucks he’s a turd. Big dude just flat out fell JW backed up. Ever since fran went off while calling our game about Scott Drew’s AFH homer tape…Fran hasn’t stopped talking about calls.

We got jobbed until the very end and he wasn’t saying a word. Fran sucks as a non bias announcer he is just awful.

Herbstreit is not biased, same for Desmond Howard. Fran is a child behind the mic

Fran has always sucked - - I get so tired of listening to him whine --just really sad

Kj was fouled on his dunk, look at the espn pic

KJ was fouled. Batcho was probably fouled but he's a 57% FT shooter and at worst we have the ball down 1.

Tech had 6 fouls the entire game and we shot 4 FTs. I don't feel bad about this win.

@jayballer67 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Well beginning to think K State might be good

KSU beats UT in Austin 116-103. Shot 61 percent from the field. Yow !

@RockChalkinTexas tmrw my oldest son in Lawrence is having surgery, blew out his patellar tendon. Dr. Randall is doing it.

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I really like how Self is using KJ, even tho it has been out of necessity this year. We are so mobile and fast at all positions that unless the other team has a very mobile 5 man, it’s really difficult to cover KJ. Especially now that he has shown really good passing and shot making from the mid range area, the other team has to cover all 5 spots all over the floor. My dream would be if KJ develops even more of an outside shot over the course of conference play. Not sure if that’ll happen but it’d almost make the offense unguardable.

@HawkChamp I firmly believe that KJ will make 20-50 threes next season. I don’t think he will even take more than 2 from now until the end of this season.

A roadie! I’ll take it!

Some highs and lows tonight for sure, but mostly highs.

Great to see Bobby make the most of his minutes.

And KJ, wow!

To many unforced TO's. Bad passes.

I'm still on Christmas break so I drove up to Madison to watch the Badgers. Watched game when I got home at 1AM. Looked at Instagram not expecting to see KU score. I did see the 1st half and first 5 minutes of 2nd. Once I found out final score, I didn't want to take time to watch the rest especially with us melting down a bit. Glad to see a win at TTech. A tough place to play for a decade or more now. Terrific win for the nations best.

Just watched the ending. Another controversial ending with Jalen fouling the guy on tech before the spectacular Adams dunk. But not our fault the refs miss a call.

Speaking of Adams, what a game! He's really improving, gaining confidence, passing well, and cementing his place in the lineup. He'll be in beast mode by the time he's a senior.

But goodness, what a game by Dajuan!! Didn't see every moment but knocking down big shot after big shot in the 1st half.

1 loss going into 2nd week of January is probably a little better than I expected by this point.

Just finished watching the game. That was entertaining with all that offense on both sides!

I’ll go ahead and say it. KJ Adams progression this season is almost Embiid-esque. Completely blew away any expectations I had of him.

@wissox said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

I'm still on Christmas break so I drove up to Madison to watch the Badgers. Watched game when I got home at 1AM. Looked at Instagram not expecting to see KU score. I did see the 1st half and first 5 minutes of 2nd. Once I found out final score, I didn't want to take time to watch the rest especially with us melting down a bit. Glad to see a win at TTech. A tough place to play for a decade or more now. Terrific win for the nations best.

Just watched the ending. Another controversial ending with Jalen fouling the guy on tech before the spectacular Adams dunk. But not our fault the refs miss a call.

Speaking of Adams, what a game! He's really improving, gaining confidence, passing well, and cementing his place in the lineup. He'll be in beast mode by the time he's a senior.

But goodness, what a game by Dajuan!! Didn't see every moment but knocking down big shot after big shot in the 1st half.

1 loss going into 2nd week of January is probably a little better than I expected by this point.

Speaking of Wisconsin, did you see what that punk Hunter Dickinson said about you guys?
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@Crimsonorblue22 He's in GREAT hands then. I 🙏 and thinking good things for your son. Let us know how it goes.
See you all Saturday for the 'running of the bulls' annual mauling.

@Crimsonorblue22
I sent a text Dr. Randall's wife and this is what she wrote back!!

"I am copying this text for Jeff to read… It will make his day! So great to hear from you! Rock chalk!"

@Jethro Of course! He's right, I'm a scumbag!

@wissox said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@Jethro Of course! He's right, I'm a scumbag!

Glad Michigan is not in the B12. Their fans, their players, their coaches...can't stand 'em!

Iowa State fans :handshake: Texas Tech fans

. . . Crying about the refs

@BShark add Fran and Scott drew in there!

This team is special. Reflecting on the game last night it's amazing how well they play together.

KJ Adams is a dude. His improvement is astonishing. 7 straight games 10+ points. He's on his way to great things.

Juan, what else is there to say about this stone-cold assassin. 5-5 from 3 and straight up daggers, like he knew what he was doing on some of them. His shot has looked great the last two games.

Bobby P, awesome game from him off the bench. Did anyone realize he's shooting 70% from the field this year?? Made a 3 (looks ugly but went in) but its his ability to get to the rim that's really impressive as the backup PG. He hunts those lanes and cashes in. 6 dimes as well last night. Bobby stepped up in a big way.

Real proud of this team right now

@BShark

Tech has a really good atmosphere. I'll take their fans anyday over cryclones.

Read through comments just now. Most disagreed with Fran saying Tech should have received a call in the seconds before the KJ dunk. The kid tripped on his own. I watched it over and over again, but Wilson totally had his arms wrapped around the Tech guy who fell backwards. Looked like a foul to me. I know Fran annoys us, but when he's right, I hate to say it, but we should acknowledge it!

@BShark said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Iowa State fans :handshake: Texas Tech fans

. . . Crying about the refs

We've got some real tear jerking going on this morning. No comment on Kev having his leg grabbed while trying to shoot, or KJ being cut under on his dunk, though. Wonder why that slipped their minds? Could it be the ESPN created "narrative" is taking hold?

@Jethro I've never minded Michigan in the BIG. Dickinson made a stupid comment I acknowledge and I suppose Wisconsin will use it for motivation.

@wissox It was consistent with how the game was called. Could have been many, many more fouls if it was tightly officiated.

@BShark Thanks. Since I watched much of the game on fast forward maybe I shouldn’t comment on officiating but that last sequence…KJ got creamed too on his dunk

@wissox Just go back a couple of possessions and watch KU get fouled 4-5 times. They swallowed the whistle most of the game. (Tech had 1 first half foul)

Tech had averaged 15 fouls per game coming into the KU game. They had 6 TOTAL. Crazy

Kevin got robbed of a charge, ref even started the motion of calling it! On Pop's last drive which ended up with him and bobby on the floor he stuck his Rt forearm into bobby which caused them both to fall. I think Wilson's man was trying to clear Wilson out for Pop. JMO.

@BShark I remember you saying this summer you'd be stunned if KJ averaged anywhere near my projections of 8-12 pts 5-7 rbs a game early on in the season. He's ahead of schedule and will raise his average points total to 11-12 a game by the end of conference play. He always passed the eye test in my book. Starting to feel comfortable scoring in that 10-15 foot range which will open things up even more for cutters he's been finding so easily. His passing out of pick and rolls and at the free throw line are a thing of beauty. He's always looking for Gradey on those back cuts when his defender is sleeping. Even with his size disadvantage, he's still able to seal his man 8ft from the basket to receive those beautiful lobs from Harris

@madmax said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@BShark I remember you saying this summer you'd be stunned if KJ averaged anywhere near my projections of 8-12 pts 5-7 rbs a game early on in the season. He's ahead of schedule and will raise his average points total to 11-12 a game by the end of conference play. He always passed the eye test in my book. Starting to feel comfortable scoring in that 10-15 foot range which will open things up even more for cutters he's been finding so easily. His passing out of pick and rolls and at the free throw line are a thing of beauty. He's always looking for Gradey on those back cuts when his defender is sleeping. Even with his size disadvantage, he's still able to seal his man 8ft from the basket to receive those beautiful lobs from Harris

I think we’re all shocked about KJ’s production and numbers.

@wissox said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@BShark Thanks. Since I watched much of the game on fast forward maybe I shouldn’t comment on officiating but that last sequence…KJ got creamed too on his dunk

They really let both sides play. Which I heavily prefer to what happened in Austin.

@BShark

Absolutely agree with letting them play but you have to have balance. It's the complete lack of consistency that continues to plague the game that frustrates me more than anything.

Takeaways -

The big eye-candy in this game was Juan's treys. Congrats, Juan! Hope you have more success from trey!

The hidden star of this game was Bobby. 7 points, 4 rebbies, and most important 6 assists in 25 minutes! His +- was 14+ for a reason! Seeing him as a "Juan Version 2" will make us absolutely deadly if he can keep this up! He always seems to make freak plays, like diving on the court. A+ Bobby!

Great maturity game for Gradey. Trey not falling? Then make other plays! His own rebound putback was classic. I think he read my previous post where he made his one trey on a step back while guarded.... creating all kinds of scoring space and he did it without a hitch! 8 rebounds?! That kid's potential is unreal!

KJ is winning over the critics and for good reason. Even his defense on bigger bigs is improving! His touch in mid-range is as soft as a baby's bottom. Now he just has to adjust his decision-making a little when up so close and start slamming everything close to prevent blocks. Do it by bringing the ball up on the side so the only way it can be defended is fouling.

JWil... his volume shooting is working for us. As the season drags on his % may be dropping but we need some volume shots and he plays a vital part in keeping defenses honest.

Kevin had a tough game but still made plenty of key plays. He's a guy that shows up to work with a sledgehammer. He is absolutely one of the keys to our success!

Still hoping we eventually get a bit more from our bench, but this wasn't a game to go deep on the bench without knowing they will come through. It is going to be tough for our bench guys to get more PT during league play. They will have to earn minutes by proving more in practice.

Big shout-out to Joe... we need him back!

@madmax said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@BShark I remember you saying this summer you'd be stunned if KJ averaged anywhere near my projections of 8-12 pts 5-7 rbs a game early on in the season. He's ahead of schedule and will raise his average points total to 11-12 a game by the end of conference play. He always passed the eye test in my book. Starting to feel comfortable scoring in that 10-15 foot range which will open things up even more for cutters he's been finding so easily. His passing out of pick and rolls and at the free throw line are a thing of beauty. He's always looking for Gradey on those back cuts when his defender is sleeping. Even with his size disadvantage, he's still able to seal his man 8ft from the basket to receive those beautiful lobs from Harris

I was very wrong about how things would play out. It was very apparent from day 1 he was our best big this year once we got to see guys play. What a revelation for Self to have 6 guys in the circle of trust and none of them are true post players.

Going over those old threads. I still can't believe we kept Cam around. A real shame about Texas getting Hunter.

Funny that the video you posted had him working out with Julius Randle. He's kind of like a homeless man's version of Randle/Zion. Does a lot of things well. We both thought he would be playing at the 4 from the look of it and the true game changer for him is being a 5. Zach being a complete non-factor is probably the biggest surprise. He has to be a major transfer candidate.

ETA: KJ is as good a passer as we have ever had at the 5 spot.

@BeddieKU23 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@BShark

Absolutely agree with letting them play but you have to have balance. It's the complete lack of consistency that continues to plague the game that frustrates me more than anything.

Oh for sure. Literally side by side last night you had a game where guys could get hammered and no call and then the other game had 46 fouls called. Zero consistency game to game.

@BeddieKU23 In Madison last night the Badgers had 3 fouls called on them with 15 seconds left in the first half. Minny had possession so the Badgers start fouling since they have fouls to give.

2nd half starts and in the first 5 minutes they'd called UW for fouls 6 times! Inconsistency, yes indeed, pretty blatantly bad this year.

@BShark i guess im still at a loss on why everyone thought Zach or Cam would amount to much this year. In their time here, I’ve just never thought they had the same potential as those in front of them - neither of them look like big time college basketball players to me.

KJ doesn’t have the same power or aggressiveness when driving to the basket at someone like Julius Randle, but I think he has the potential to get even better at it and be a respectable long range shooter. He already has a good touch from 10-15 feet, so no reason he couldn’t expand that a bit. I’m really excited about how he’s progressed and the matchup problem he creates for bigger teams. So many are worried about playing a “big team” 🤣🤣. I guess those people haven’t learned anything from UConn or Villanova.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Kevin got robbed of a charge, ref even started the motion of calling it! On Pop's last drive which ended up with him and bobby on the floor he stuck his Rt forearm into bobby which caused them both to fall. I think Wilson's man was trying to clear Wilson out for Pop. JMO.

That's exactly what happened. Wilson's guy (Batcho) was trying to back him out of the paint to clear the lane for Pop and he fell on his ass

Edit: I got users confused. I think most people figured that Self would start one true post player. A fair assertion given his history. There was a lot of hope that Zach could take the starting spot but he did not put in the work this offseason. I do think he will transfer out after this year.

I wanted Cam to leave and there was talk that he would. Ultimately Self didn't force him out and he was okay being a deep reserve here.

I think we can get to the point where KJ is acceptable as a mid-range shooter (still not there yet imo) but developing a three would surprise me. No doubt he will put in the work and I figure at this point he will start the rest of his time at KU.

I would also say KJ definitely fits what Self tends to like in a player. Athletic etc... I think Zach will find a decent home somewhere. Won't be a world beater by any means and I think he should go down to like, a G5 school or something.

Well, the team is national championship good, and I think our analysis isn't far behind. Some really great points made by all. Don't think anyone had KJ doing what he's done so far. We spent the first 5 or so games coming up with players to replace KJ. Zach was first. Then it was Udeh. Then it was Zuby. KJ just toiled on. Then he starts making buckets, and he hasn't stopped since, and we've quit looking for replacements. Just an amazing transformation.

One good thing about Ttech only getting 6 fouls called on them is we don’t waste as many possessions by missing FTS! As it was were only 2-4 and this teams ineptness at the line worries me a bit. We’re at 68% and should pressure situations arise later in the season we’re going to be holding our collective breaths.

@BShark

KJ is the best fit for Self's current motion offense... which is all about either hitting treys or driving/feeding the center corridor. Notice how he keeps mentioning the center driving lane.

KJ is our quickest big and is now proven he can score in mid range and at the rim. He is perfect for pick-n-roll or pick-n-pop. Plus... Self goes nuts for his hustle!

What I really want to know.... is Self designing all of these offensive nuances by himself or are his players contributing?

Think back just a few years... and we started talking about how his wings would drive across the lane and then curl into finishing directly at the rim. Notice how JWil does it... then compare it to Och and CB. Seems like this may have even started before those guys but I can't remember.

It feels like we are running a hybrid of a hybrid of a hybrid! "Self tweaks!"

Self will end up being acknowledged as one of the greatest D1 coaches of all times! I know he always barks about defense and considers it his calling card... but if you look back at all the offense he's designed in college basketball... no other coach has designed more effective offense! Perhaps Mark Few is up there with him!

@drgnslayr

What a post! 💯

most-freaky dunk photo of all times -

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Bet he could have grabbed the horizontal support beam with his legs! lol

@drgnslayr said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

most-freaky dunk photo of all times -

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Bet he could have grabbed the horizontal support beam with his legs! lol

Raider fans wanted a technical foul for this. Seems pretty clear it was necessary given he got fouled pretty good then the guy ended up underneath.

@BShark haha I was sweating out those first few games while KJ was settling into his role. Rarely do I go out on a limb for someone so unproven. I usually leave that to people like you, who seem to have more reliable insider info. You're definitely right about everyone thinking Zack or Ernest would get the nod at the 5. The 5 has been the biggest surprise this year no doubt.

@madmax said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@BShark haha I was sweating out those first few games while KJ was settling into his role. Rarely do I go out on a limb for someone so unproven. I usually leave that to people like you, who seem to have more reliable insider info. You're definitely right about everyone thinking Zack or Ernest would get the nod at the 5. The 5 has been the biggest surprise this year no doubt.

Udeh is definitely more of a project than I think most expected.

@FarmerJayhawk may know more than me on this but I'm pretty sure they wanted Zach to be the guy. It's just he didn't progress how they hoped at all and word was pretty negative on him once practices started.

KJ has been, to use a Bill term "just unbelievable" at the 5 for the team.

@BShark 100% they wanted Zach to seize the 5 spot.

I’ve been saying for at least a year the C/O 23 is behind because of Covid. Especially the bigs. There are obviously exceptions (e.g. Gradey) but by and large there aren’t a lot of impact freshmen this year. Rice, Udeh, and even Zuby to some degree were less prepared for a The Bill Self Experience than other, similarly ranked freshmen in previous years.

@BShark it was me that said I was confident kj would develop the three ball.

I have this confidence for two reasons.

1. KJ seems to be an absolute workhorse and a sponge. His natural position is not a 5 yet he’s learned it and innovated inside of it already in his sophomore year.

2. He took at least one if not two threes during either the late night game or the exhibition game (can’t remember which). He took it in rhythm without any hesitation. To me this means he has seen that shot go in and had enough confidence to pull it in front of a crowd. I also think he’s smart enough to know that his playing time and role on this team has nothing to do with his outside shot so that’s not his focus. Next year, I see him playing more of the 4 which has of late been more of a stretch 4/ wing. We know he can guard that spot. And I think when the time comes he will be able to play that spot offensively as well. He has all the tools to be a good driver and finisher, especially over smaller players. I truly think that shot is there, just underdeveloped. Pretty sure that will be his off-season focus and his focus usually gets results.

@FarmerJayhawk said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

@BShark 100% they wanted Zach to seize the 5 spot.

I’ve been saying for at least a year the C/O 23 is behind because of Covid. Especially the bigs. There are obviously exceptions (e.g. Gradey) but by and large there aren’t a lot of impact freshmen this year. Rice, Udeh, and even Zuby to some degree were less prepared for a The Bill Self Experience than other, similarly ranked freshmen in previous years.

Don't Udeh and Zuby seem prepared about the same as Big Dave was as Frosh? I remember liking Dave's hustle, but he was, as @approxinfinity described, "our wild giant" as a first year player. Doke was just a dunk machine for a couple years while he broke all his hands, and it finally clicked for him in his junior year that he had to set screens and be in certain places in the offense... and then his D really became dominant his senior year. TRob usually picked up 4 fouls in 10 minutes and barely saw the court his first year. I expect both Udeh and Zuby to be really solid players by year three for sure. One of them will probably be ready to start next year if KJ moves to the 4.

I have no clue if Rice's actually has developmental issues, if he was just overhyped, or is a typical first year guy in Bill's system that can't use his high school athleticism to cover his lack of bb IQ. If McCullar hadn't transferred in, I suppose we'd be learning more and complaining about Rice's potential.

@BShark TTech fans are football fans so they really don't understand the game. I seriously doubt KU fans would be clamoring for a hanging on the rim T in a similar situation in AFH.

Great posts!

@wissox My thoughts exactly! It just shows how amateurish their basketball fans are. I'd be embarrassed if KU fans did that!

@DanR Spot on with your assessment of our past bigs. Heck... remember Doke? I recall having to defend his potential! Concerning Rice.... He started behind and even then didn't seem 100%... and now is in the "freshman toughening box." I expect him to find a few more minutes this year, just not sure they will ever count on him unless they have to.

@benshawks08 I'm not thinking KJ will be putting up a 3-ball anytime soon.... unless the clock runs down and he's stuck with the ball.

I had bought in to @Texas-Hawk-10 line of reasoning on Zach... thinking he had the highest skill levels and would cruise into the 5-spot. But in the end, it was KJ's hustle that won him PT. I do recall how often Self would brag about KJ's hustle. And it is hustle that wins plays, and ultimately, rubs off on teammates. Thinking deeper on this... I just don't think Self has bought in to Zach shooting up many treys. Who will rebound when our big is on the perimeter? Will Zach be able to get back on D when his trey shot bricks and most of our 1-4 crashes the boards?

@drgnslayr to be clear I don’t think he will even attempt one the rest of this year unless like you said it is forced. We will see what happens next year. I just have a funny feeling that he will develop that shot and think it’s likely more developed already than we’ve seen because he just focuses on what coach tells him to do.

@benshawks08

Thing is... I'm not so sure Self is sold on having his bigs pumping treys. I remember when Kieff used to shoot some. Self was okay with it, but I didn't see us run offense especially for a 5 to hoist the long ball. But there is a difference between a long player who is more of a 4 than a 5. It mostly comes down to rebounds and the responsibility of the 5 to rebound.

Self just supported that by giving KJ all kinds of love comments but said he still wants him to rebound better!

Self's focus on 5's shooting treys is on defense. It bugs him considerably when we play a team who has a 5 shooting perimeter ball. He not only wants our 5 to defend the trey line, but then turn around and at least get in position for long rebounds.

@DanR I think Dave was more ready to go tbh. Doke was a unique case because he was so young. Fair point on Thomas.

Udeh is raaaaaw. Like if a steak came out that raw I’m pretty sure a good vet could bring it back raw. I hope he figures it out. Lots of potential, but man am I glad for KJ’s play.

@dylans said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:

Udeh is raaaaaw. Like if a steak came out that raw I’m pretty sure a good vet could bring it back raw. I hope he figures it out. Lots of potential, but man am I glad for KJ’s play.

Glad someone else sees it too.

Doke was Raw, but he knew how big he was and used it.

Udeh seems to not realize he is as big, long and strong as he is.

That’s really the difference between the two. I have a lot of confidence that it clicks for Udeh before he leaves KU.

@Kcmatt7 Yeah I've seen enough of Udeh and Zuby that I think both should be good players for us before it's over.

They are both some really fun guys too!