Length, nba athleticism, pretty much what you’d draw up to beat us.
Juan struggled against length and better athletes, same with Gradey.
If they shut those two down we lose…..
Thoughts?
Yep, I have 14 thoughts…
Creighton
LSU
Auburn
Alabama (2)
Vanderbilt
Mizzou
Baylor
Miss state
Texas A&M (2)
Tennessee
Kentucky
We too will find a way to add our name to their loss column this year. RCJH amigo.
Kansas vs Pirate Kansas. Might be close but still believe we will get it done.
@StLJhawk said in Arkansas….:
Yep, I have 14 thoughts…
Creighton
LSU
Auburn
Alabama (2)
Vanderbilt
Mizzou
Baylor
Miss state
Texas A&M (2)
Tennessee
KentuckyWe too will find a way to add our name to their loss column this year. RCJH amigo.
Other than LSU, none of those are bad losses - although losses all the same. SEC was very strong yesterday - 4 -1. We aren't nearly as rangy and athletic, but we are better if we play well. So, need to defend, take care of the ball, and make some shots. Hopefully, experience wins out...
@kuballin10 I like to stay positive
Bring positive energy in the room instead of sucking the air out.
This is maybe the simplest game for us to call moving forward.
We play really tough defense - WIN!
We don't play tough defense and let them run their stuff - LOSE!
This is our game to win or lose. I don't care how psyched up they come into this game. It's ours to win or lose.
Simple.
@AsadZ said in Arkansas….:
@kuballin10 I like to stay positive
Bring positive energy in the room instead of sucking the air out.
Me too. I'm positive I'm tired of certain commenters. (not you!)
"Arkansas full of NBA..." We are too. You simply don't win as many games as we have without having elite level athleticism. Our team knows how to win. Arkansas is a program on the uptick I think so I don't want to appear overconfident but winning the Big 12 means we've prevailed in a league full of NBA talent and athleticism.
I think it will be a typical close match, but our experience and our coach will push us through to the sweet 16.
@drgnslayr said in Arkansas….:
This is maybe the simplest game for us to call moving forward.
We play really tough defense - WIN!
We don't play tough defense and let them run their stuff - LOSE!
This is our game to win or lose. I don't care how psyched up they come into this game. It's ours to win or lose.
Simple.
Agree it comes down to whether or not we can lock in on d and play with good energy.
Watching Arkansas play yesterday o honestly didn’t see them run a ton of stuff. Reminded me a bit of Baylor but without the shooters. If we can lock up Baylor the way we did in that second half we will destroy Arkansas. Even if we don’t play THAT well, they don’t have the shooters to just blow us out. It could be a grinder for sure though. Their length and quickness will make it tough for us to score.
Clean up the turnovers and we’re fine.
Kevin looks 100% and should make life tough for Ricky Council. Juan should force Black to work hard.
They don’t pass the ball. They aren’t great shooters. I feel good as long as Juan can settle down a bit.
No disrespect to the Rbacks, every team who makes it past the first game has proven worthy, but only one of these teams lost 14 games, was not in ranked in the AP poll, is listed as a 5 pt underdog, and has no players with FF experience, and it ain’t us.
Anything can happen, and it should be a grinder, but I like our chances.
Take care of the ball, play good defense, we win.
I hope Gradey stays turned up. If he does... we have an extra weapon. Not just his outside shooting, but his rebounding, which includes several on the offensive side. Now just get KJ to pay attention to Gradey! lol
We need a contest. Which Jayhawk can snag the most rebounds.!rihanna2.jpg ↗
@drgnslayr said in Arkansas….:
We need a contest. Which Jayhawk can snag the most rebounds.!rihanna2.jpg ↗
Me-suiting up!! 🤣
Their size is worrisome for sure but we have been undersized all season. Same keys for every game in March, bring energy, defend to make them play bad, hit shots and rebound.
If FDU can beat Purdue.... we can do it!
What state is FDU in?
Heard Coach Norm say tday Arkansas has SIX players with over 7 foot wing spans - those are the kinds that give us trouble- -athletic and long. Norm said they had a couple that would be playing in the NBA.
Arkansas guy says one thing Arkansaas has trouble with is closing out games -- -Gonna make our win tomorrow that much sweeter - -- ROCK CHALK
Tough talkin' Arkansas thinks they can speed us up :dizzy_face:
@Jethro said in Arkansas….:
Tough talkin' Arkansas thinks they can speed us up :dizzy_face:
they must be confused- - ku loves to get out and run. If you listen to commentators they will tell you Ku is one of the best in transition - - Arkansas wanna run - -let's run lol
@jayballer67 I hope they do it. I dare them.
@BShark said in Arkansas….:
@jayballer67 I hope they do it. I dare them.
I hear ya there guy - - -me too , they wanna run - - let's run - I would love to see that , I'll take my chances
@Jethro this is not good. Arkansas has done their homework. Juan can be sped up and weak with the ball turning it over.
Sounds like they will do what Texas has the last two games and what tcu did which is don’t let Juan initiate and run the offense.
I don’t have a good feeling about this game
So if we run we’re screwed because they’re more athletic and if we play half court we’re screwed because Juan can’t initiate? Well damn. Guess we ought to just fly home
@FarmerJayhawk Juan Juan Juan Juan!
@FarmerJayhawk said in Arkansas….:
So if we run we’re screwed because they’re more athletic and if we play half court we’re screwed because Juan can’t initiate? Well damn. Guess we ought to just fly home
LMAO - - -oh no were screwed lol
@FarmerJayhawk said in Arkansas….:
So if we run we’re screwed because they’re more athletic and if we play half court we’re screwed because Juan can’t initiate? Well damn. Guess we ought to just fly home
No it's okay I'll pay one of the officials. Maybe two just to be extra safe.
Guess we just need to tell Juan to go on home - -cause nothin he can do - just get sped up. - -Tell coach - - PACK IT UP
Anybody look at their box score? We should beat them!
@FarmerJayhawk I never said don’t run I just was referencing what Jethro posted which was Jordan Walsh saying they are gonna pressure us all game
@Crimsonorblue22 most important player you bet I mention him!
Jalen can ball out, Kevin, Gradey and KJ but if Juan has 5 points, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 turnovers we will lose. Providence Juan doesn’t get it done. Nova Juan has us to the sweet 16 in a 6 point nail biter
@kuballin10 homie I wasn’t responding to you, chill. I was talking about the prevailing attitude in KU fandom
We lost to ten, tcu, texas twice
All long, athletic teams
That’s exactly what Arkansas is and Jordan Walsh has arms to his ankles dude is gonna play d and they will run
Nick smith is legit and Ricky council is twice as athletic as Kevin or Jalen
I’m not sure if people here understand how tough this game will be
@FarmerJayhawk I’m chill we’ll maybe not because of the game tomorrow
@FarmerJayhawk said in Arkansas….:
So if we run we’re screwed because they’re more athletic and if we play half court we’re screwed because Juan can’t initiate? Well damn. Guess we ought to just fly home
Yep, better message the AD on Twitter or something, let him know they can save money by just coming home now since Arkansas is onto our game plan 🤣.
I swear, some fans are the biggest wussies. We may win, we may lose, but we have just as good of shot as any. Like Andy Reid said, we’re still going to go out there and play the game.
@kuballin10 have a brewski! Enjoy the quad box. Nothing we can do except idle chatter. Over the years I’ve mellowed out quite a bit on this stuff. I don’t get nerves until the day of or later now.
We split with TCU and Texas, it’s amazing that people forget we dominated them (Texas) most of the game at AFH. Tennessee and the third Texas Game were the third game in three days, both of which ended against really good teams. Different than what is happening tomorrow. Keep in mind Texas is a much better and more experienced team than Arkansas.
Nut up, grow a pair and let’s roll out there and see what happens.
Doesn't matter who we play. It only matters how. Intense d and energized play all around we beat anyone in the nation. The secret to winning any game for this team is energy
@cragarhawk said in Arkansas….:
Doesn't matter who we play. It only matters how. Intense d and energized play all around we beat anyone in the nation. The secret to winning any game for this team is energy
This guy must’ve stayed at a Holiday Day Inn Express last night. Great post sir
@kuballin10 said in Arkansas….:
@Jethro this is not good. Arkansas has done their homework. Juan can be sped up and weak with the ball turning it over.
Sounds like they will do what Texas has the last two games and what tcu did which is don’t let Juan initiate and run the offense.
I don’t have a good feeling about this game
Yes, we have our hands full. Jason Tatum can really ball. Jaylen Brown can score from anywhere, and Marcus Smart can really lock down on defense. I know it's going to be tough to beat the Celtics, but we do have a better coach, and Jalen.
@Jethro said in Arkansas….:
@kuballin10 said in Arkansas….:
@Jethro this is not good. Arkansas has done their homework. Juan can be sped up and weak with the ball turning it over.
Sounds like they will do what Texas has the last two games and what tcu did which is don’t let Juan initiate and run the offense.
I don’t have a good feeling about this game
Yes, we have our hands full. Jason Tatum can really ball. Jaylen Brown can score from anywhere, and Marcus Smart can really lock down on defense. I know it's going to be tough to beat the Celtics, but we do have a better coach, and Jalen.
🤣🤣🤣 Weeeeell doggie, good one Jethro
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Let the haters hate but I think we win by double digits.
CS officially out for today
@Jethro Self’s out so his in game timeouts and substitutions won’t be identical to Norm’s.
I know I’m negative but not sure how people can’t see this one.
They look at Arkansas record yet they’ve had injuries and are now fully healthy. They have 4 nba guys and 2 probably in the top 10.
@kuballin10 I agree that Arkansas is much more athletic and taller than us. It will take one of our best games of the season to win and without coach Self on the sideline it’s a tall task. I see the game going one of two ways, we win a close battle or we get blown out by 15 points.
@cragarhawk said in Arkansas….:
Doesn’t matter who we play. It only matters how. Intense d and energized play all around we beat anyone in the nation. The secret to winning any game for this team is energy
This is it.... spot on!
Let's not forget... we have the best tournament experience and guys who know it's a 40 minute game.
I hope we hang tight with them early because they will be trying to get out of the blocks quickly.
If we are within 10 at half.... look at our statistics. We win! Second half tends to be when we settle in and focus on the finish line.
Anything is possible in this game, including us beating down Arkansas badly. If we can challenge their confidence I can see them psychologically collapsing in this game. This would be a good game for us to focus heavily on drawing charges. The advantage is clearly with the defense. These guys are going to be trying to get their shoulders ahead of the defense... someone like Kevin drawing charges from the weakside is hugeeeeee! Getting into foul trouble can be a big equalizer against athleticism. Arkansas isn't basketball sophisticated at all. Beat them with intelligence and composure! Kevin will need his best game and I expect he will be 100% ready for this game!
@kuballin10 said in Arkansas….:
@Jethro Self’s out so his in game timeouts and substitutions won’t be identical to Norm’s.
I know I’m negative but not sure how people can’t see this one.
They look at Arkansas record yet they’ve had injuries and are now fully healthy. They have 4 nba guys and 2 probably in the top 10.
Like you said...we're playing the Celtics. They're unbeatable. They might even be better than Purdew. And when we play UCONN? That's like playing Phi Slamma Jamma and Patrick Ewing Georgetown all at once.
@kjayhawks said in Arkansas….:
@kuballin10 I agree that Arkansas is much more athletic and taller than us. It will take one of our best games of the season to win and without coach Self on the sideline it’s a tall task. I see the game going one of two ways, we win a close battle or we get blown out by 15 points.
Arkansas doesn't have a huge size advantage. The Mitchell twins are it as far as a size advantage goes and Udeh matches well with their size so we might see him get some extra minutes today.
Arkansas is also a team that doesn't have a ton of experience and experience matters in the transfer portal era. That lack of experience has led to a lot of inconsistent play and are still only 4-6 in their last 10 games.
@kuballin10 No need for negative energy. What’s the worst that happens? Kansas loses and life goes on? Don’t worry about the mules, just load the wagon.
@Texas-Hawk-10 I don’t disagree with you but I think some need to temper their expectations. We are not gonna spank the pants off this team and win by 30. I think it will look at lot like last years Creighton game. We will know here in a few hours.
@kjayhawks I don’t think anyone on any KU site is stating we’ll blow them out
@Crimsonorblue22 bliss? Nj
Question I've been pondering: Would anyone here trade places with Arkansas right now? Obviously we'd rather be in the sweet 16 than not but honestly trade places with them for the whole season. Like our team lost 14 games, has some NBA talent and athletic at the other positions. Played some undisciplined ball but tried real hard especially in the tournament. Came in as an 8 seed. Will be underdogs in the tournament pretty much the rest of the way. Etc.
I'd still take our year even with the early exit but that's just me. What do y'all think?
@benshawks08 No, but I do wish Arkansas was still part of our league. They fit the Big8/12 mold more than other SEC teams because they appreciate basketball and are, when they're good, really pretty good fans of the game.
@benshawks08 I don’t think you base that off of the first weekend in March. Now if they make the final four? Would absolutely change seasons with them. If they lose to UConn I’d rather have our season. I think it should also be noted they were unhealthy for a fair chunk of the season. They are probably 3 or 4 type of club if they have a healthy roster all season. I like winning the conference but really don’t care too much in reality because everyone will judge the season on March right or wrong.