Named Manhattan College, but located in the Bronx. Fewer students, 3200 than my high school back when it was only Soph-Sr. Leading scorer Rouzan is 6'8", the rest of the starters are guards. The only other big is a freshman from China, 6'9". So, I'm curious how Dickinson will approach this game. Even Coach mentioned after the NC Central game that he thought Dickinson would have (should have?) played more in the post. I like that KU schedules these schools; I enjoy looking up the school and trying to figure out what's a Jasper. I'm looking forward to AZ playing well against Duke, then watching our guys get better.

First half of Arizona Duke should be fun before the KU game starts.

With the post thing it's tough cause KJ has been mostly playing in the post. We are essentially playing two bigs but Hunter is the 4 offensively. I think this is the way it has to be.

So I never knew there was another college in Manhattan, always just thought KState was there.

@wissox said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

So I never knew there was another college in Manhattan, always just thought KState was there.

I would not want to get caught in the Bronx section of Manhattan KS.

@BShark said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

First half of Arizona Duke should be fun before the KU game starts.

With the post thing it's tough cause KJ has been mostly playing in the post. We are essentially playing two bigs but Hunter is the 4 offensively. I think this is the way it has to be.

OK, now that's interesting: Dickinson plays the 4 on the offensive end and 5 on defense. Then, we should see more Parker Braun if he continues to play well and less KJ. But on the defensive end, KJ would seem to be the better defender at the 4. Oh my, what will our head coach ever do? Just as long as we f___ up Kentucky on Tuesday.

@stoptheflop That's why he gets paid the big bucks and I'm watching on my couch. Very intriguing to watch this develop/unfold.

And yeah, Kentucky is the first REAL REAL game most likely. Should roll tonight.

@wissox said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

So I never knew there was another college in Manhattan, always just thought KState was there.

Manhattan Christian college.

@BShark

I like that switch, Hunter can clearly stretch the floor and be used in the high post for passing as well. Sets KJ up near the basket to use his athleticism and ability to finish at the rim easier, get's him easy basket opportunities and keeps him from having to much outside his comfort zone.

@BShark do they still have guys out for awhile? Kentucky

@BeddieKU23 said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

@BShark

I like that switch, Hunter can clearly stretch the floor and be used in the high post for passing as well. Sets KJ up near the basket to use his athleticism and ability to finish at the rim easier, get's him easy basket opportunities and keeps him from having to much outside his comfort zone.

KJ struggled in the paint during NC Central game. KJ was fed in the post and elected to lay it in. I yelled Dunk that Shit and I'm sure he heard me (I was sitting at home) because he shook his head after the make. Soon after, KJ was again fed in the post and missed the dunk. Tough game for him, but I look forward to better games from him and Parker.

@Crimsonorblue22 I read on the Rupp Rafters that a poster expects their big guys to be out; the poster referred to 3, 7 footers being out, whoever they may be. Last game, Kentucky started Mitchel, 6'8" as their only big with 4 guards.

@stoptheflop

Yeah the missed dunk was odd for sure, Game 1 jitters perhaps. Need him to be consistent finishing down low which his numbers suggest he will, he shot 62% from the floor last year.

Is this going to be the game thread?

If so, I predict 94-68 KU. Harris with 15 points and only 5 assists. Hunter with 20/10. Rock Chalk!

We had a bird dog named JASPER. Great quail hunter and once caught a pheasant in his mouth as it was taking off.

RockChalk

I still wish KU would move the alumni seats so students were courtside opposite the TV halfcourt camera. Students bring energy. Gray hairs just bring gray hair. Duke's seating as Cameron is the correct way to do it.

@RockChalkinTexas wow

Hunter is so skilled

This is such a great passing team. It’ll make up for A LOT of shooting

@FarmerJayhawk might have a lot of assists again!

Will Juan score?

Hunter seems to understand how to defend and not foul.

@Zabudda not foul yes, defend, ?

@Zabudda said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Hunter seems to understand how to defend and not foul.

He only averaged 2.3 fouls per 40 minutes last season. He definitely can play defense without fouling.

@DanR

Did I confuse myself?

Well this is fun. Apparently if I get to a game stop the flop won’t like me sitting along the court with my gray hair!!!

@RockChalkinTexas said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Will Juan score?

Will he need to even take a shot tonight? The way they're looking so far, he may not need to take a shot again tonight.

This team is insanely unselfish so far this season. Definitely a big Dejuan influence with that mentality.

@wissox Gray hairs pay for the players. 🤷‍♂️

Oh my

@FarmerJayhawk that would be so fun!🥳

What's wrong with KU's offense? Why aren't they shooting 70% like Monday night!?!?

@Texas-Hawk-10

Sky is falling

@Texas-Hawk-10 cooled off to 61% lol

Jeff Gueldner said in pregame that they needed to play like it's Kensucky.

Hunter has his lucky shoes on again.

Kevin McCullar is our Scottie Pippen

Furph3

Funphy

Kev playing some point is a new one

@wissox said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Well this is fun. Apparently if I get to a game stop the flop won’t like me sitting along the court with my gray hair!!!

I welcome you to the game, but I would like to see the alums sitting somewhere besides courtside. Don't you like the energy the students bring at Cameron? I know it will never happen, but I just mention this preference once a year.

Yes, please zone an elite passing team

KJ is always ready to rumble.

@stoptheflop I was just joking really! Badger fans complain about the same and I do agree.

Fuuuuurph

Furphy is good good

Furphy with a lot of shades of dick

Why does Furphy look like the lead in every Disney Channel original movie from 1997

Furphy is a CB Dick hybrid and he looks like Keanu Reeves

Furphy is going to be Svi 2.0 in a few years book it

@kjayhawks where do I book it?

Going to be honest Nick has been a massive let down this far.

@kjayhawks said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Going to be honest Nick has been a massive let down this far.

Thank goodness for Furph.

@kjayhawks said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Furphy is going to be Svi 2.0 in a few years book it

Disagree that it will be a few years...

The Furph is having an impact.

@FarmerJayhawk coach mentioned he wanted Kevin bringing up the ball when Juan was out.

@kjayhawks who is Nick?

Good to see McDoswell get in

Wikipedia: The Jaspers nickname comes from Brother Jasper of Mary, F.S.C., who was a memorable figure at the college. He was head of resident students, athletic director, and baseball coach during the late 1800s. (He is also credited with inventing the 7th inning stretch after noticing the players were regularly getting worn down at that point.)

As to basketball, the Jaspers' most notable victory was upsetting Jerry West's WVU in the 1958 NCAA 1st rd. They have made the tourney 8 times, including 2014 and 15.

@wissox Timberlake

Nicolas Timberlake. Averaged 18 ppg on 42% 3pt shooting last season on Towson. Has not looked very good this season

FUUUURPH

Furphy looks great though

Geez furph.

Nick had his 3 going last game.

(Whispers) our best 5 lineup is Juan Elmarko Kev Furph HD

@KirkIsMyHinrich thanks I never really expect transfers from places like Towson to work out. I know they do sometimes but not too oftenly for us.

@wissox said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

@KirkIsMyHinrich thanks I never really expect transfers from places like Towson to work out. I know they do sometimes but not too oftenly for us.

I'm also low on mid major transfers but hopefully he starts playing better. He is a very good shooter

Close to 3 halves and Juan still hasn't launched one.

Our freshman look mature, playing within the offense

HD with the whammy.

Pretty remarkable how much Juan impacts the game without scoring - even taking a shot...

Az 58 Duke 54 10 min left

Nick’s deal is going from the man to a role player here. Messes with the head

That one guy who thinks Harris sucks must have gotten to him and so now Juan ain’t shooting.

KJ not missing dunks tonight

KJ = Ben Simmons - the passing and terrible attitude

What?

@KirkIsMyHinrich say what?

HD is experienced,

He's good at standing in the dunker's spot

@wissox said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

@KirkIsMyHinrich thanks I never really expect transfers from places like Towson to work out. I know they do sometimes but not too oftenly for us.

I think Frank Mason should count, but he was just an ex-commit to Towson.

KJ was quite the diva this offseason

@Zabudda good D right there!

@mayjay I thought about him but he would ruin my narrative if I counted him as a low major transfer!

Hunter is a really underrated passer, missed a few bunnies tonight tho

They all seem to be able to substitute and look smooth

@KirkIsMyHinrich I'd say he's good moving without the ball.

Again!

Juan is the freaking man

Golly Juan!

Ben Simmons didn’t have a terrible attitude in college. I had first row seats to many of his games in Baton Rouge. His issue was he just wanted to go pro out of HS but wasn’t allowed to. I haven’t followed him that much in the nba so I guess people would say he has a bad attitude.

Simmons also is decent as a cutter and moving without the ball. But he's only really effective as a dunker in a half court offense

Braun and Timberlake are responsible for just about all of their points

What the Juan?

Walk!

What is a Jasper

This defense… mercy

@KirkIsMyHinrich

It's a slang term for zinc ore.

Braun is playing decent defense. Better than Mitch

Pretty nice block by Braun there

Yeah we’ll take 25 at half

@kjayhawks said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Hunter is a really underrated passer, missed a few bunnies tonight tho

His passing has always been mentioned as a big strength and a huge part of why he's so skilled.

Nice half there. Good effort out there

People talk about Juan’s lack of scoring but he may have the highest FG of all PGs

@kjayhawks said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

People talk about Juan’s lack of scoring but he may have the highest FG of all PGs

Not caring about scoring tends to lead to a very good shot selection

Juan has been very nifty.

I'm really liking me some Furphy

Watching Duke-Zona. Zona looking a bit cocky in the highlights they showed.

Our starters have only one turn over.

Once Elmarko looks at the rim he will be pretty good. He's already coming along in other ways.

Clear Top 6: Juan/Kev/Marko/KJ/HD/Furph

McDowell with a steal and two boards and looked like he may belong.

I assume we're gonna win, gonna have to watch Wiscy and RockyTop now. Tough match against old friend Rick Barnes.

@wissox said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

I assume we're gonna win, gonna have to watch Wiscy and RockyTop now. Tough match against old friend Rick Barnes.

I'm watching the end of Arizona/Duke right now. That game is coming down to the wire.

Harris was told to score

dook allows 2.4 points per possession when they slap the floor #HoopMath

Every time Dook slaps the floor, someone is also tripped by Grayson Allen

Am i in disbelief over Kevin? Wow.

KJ can jump!

@DanR said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

KJ can jump!

Many are saying.

KJ my my

Hunter is liking his college choice.

girls vb playing isu. 1 set apiece

I was going to post a pic of my dinner tonight (Pizza Shuttle 841-1212), but apparently the imgur space is full, so you'll just have to imagine it.

@DanR hell yeah

WVU lost to Monmoth!!!!!!

Could this be a record?

I don't think KJ will clank another dunk this year

Bball conference is going to be bananas next year

@KirkIsMyHinrich I think it could be the best

Down goes Dook

The FurP3

Arizona/Duke was a great game and Arizona picking up a huge win in Cameron.

Manhattan's coach looks like bargain brand Nate Oats

@KirkIsMyHinrich that suit tho

@KirkIsMyHinrich Bill Nye the science Guy

Damn that Duke loss was fun. Saw Evan Manning on the court. He has a position with AZ

KU vball won 3rd set!!

Really like our freshman

Jackson's 3 was almost the old fashion set shot

Man Furphy is goooooooood

@stoptheflop said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Jackson's 3 was almost the old fashion set shot

Well, if Brady is coaching him...

Okay I'm officially a Furphy stan

Furphy 💪

Love this kid. Plays hard. He's everywhere. He's a baller

That was a dirty play

We look really good against this level of competition. Good for confidence next week.

Like our free throws. So much better than last year.

Hopefully this is the start to a very good weekend for KU sports

19 assists. 10 turns. 9 blocks. 36 rbs

Parker Braun is not bad

Jank might be more reliable than Timberlake

@DanR said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Jank might be more reliable than Timberlake

Was gonna say the same thing

OK, Nick, that was a pretty nice 12 footer

El Marko starting to loosen up a bit. Looks good too!

What can you say? I think this team is pretty good

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Parker Braun is not bad

If Parker is not bad, could we also say he's good?

@stoptheflop We could not in good faith go so far quite yet

So hard to gauge against this type of competition. I think the team could be very very good when it matters

Like the looks of this team. Competition for playing time is in effect.

Good that our frosh get extended playing time and McDowell is nice.

McDowell is going to be really good by the time he’s done

I have the feeling this will be one of my favorite KU teams. I just get that vibe. I like all these dudes

Is it just me or does Elmarko look like JayZ?

@FarmerJayhawk said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

McDowell is going to be really good by the time he’s done

Travis Releford tough.

@dylans slightly scowlier but yep

Quite the line for Christian's brother: 4/4, 5 rbs, 3 blks and 10 pts. He good!

"I don't see it with Furphy" geniuses reacting to him playing while still hurt against Hays.

@FarmerJayhawk said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

McDowell is going to be really good by the time he’s done

I'm ready to play him over #25 this year.

Elmarko and McDowell sporting baby blue sneakers.

@BShark said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

"I don't see it with Furphy" geniuses reacting to him playing while still hurt against Hays.

@BShark said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

"I don't see it with Furphy" geniuses reacting to him playing while still hurt against Hays.

"Geniuses"

@BShark bare minimum he works really hard on both ends

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

@BShark said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

"I don't see it with Furphy" geniuses reacting to him playing while still hurt against Hays.

@BShark said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

"I don't see it with Furphy" geniuses reacting to him playing while still hurt against Hays.

"Geniuses"

Not naming names, but someone on this board.

@RockChalkinTexas Looks teal on my tv. - I kinda wonder if the bright shoes contributed to the early travel call. (Hard to miss)

Wilhite!

Coolwhip Wilhite Coolwhip Wilhite Oh no

Jank is actually a good basketball player

Man, 99 two games in a row! damn

@KirkIsMyHinrich They tried to hit 100 tonight! I figured they would hold the ball. Glad they shot it.

Okay see you all in 14 hours

Okay that was good. Looked like Elmarko felt something click.

10 dimes for Elmarko tonight

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Man, 99 two games in a row! damn

My 8 year old is so disappointed we couldn’t get to 100 again lol

@Zabudda said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Okay that was good. Looked like Elmarko felt something click.

He is better with the ball in his hands and Bill let him do that a bit tonight. Obviously Juan will continue to be the guy.

@kjayhawks said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Man, 99 two games in a row! damn

My 8 year old is so disappointed we couldn’t get to 100 again lol

Hawktease!

Still playing 4th set in Ames.

Ole Bill likes what he has. All defined roles this early, already good chemistry, strong team defense. It might be rough the nights we don’t shoot great but we’re #1 for some good reasons.

We play Chaminade on my birthday!!!

Don't think we saw Kev/Juan/HD after the 13 minute mark. LOVE that. Team also won that stretch by 5 and probably closer to 10 before the major walk-on minutes.

5th set in Ames.
Go Hawks

Back to students sitting courtside (for the last time this year), Michigan St is like Cameron in that the first 10 rows around the court is student seating. The section above the student seating is elevated so the alums can sit and still see if the students stand. A thread on Rupp Rafters discussed the same thing I mention and the posters complained there was no energy for most games at Rupp with the alums sitting courtside. Nuff said.

I just wanna say and don't take this wrong and I realize the opponent but I think e have some back up players that can really give us some help for periods of time without a lot of drop off.

1st, I am really liking Furphy. He shows no hesitation , got a nice shot and looks solid. you realize this kid is still suppose to be in High School right? - -Parker Braun is little athletic - -little better then what I thought - -I realize Jackson hasn't been a back up but very solid - - McDowell did ok for the time he was in.
They just played solid , but I'm impressed with Furphy

@KirkIsMyHinrich I'm not good at math but does that mean we're averaging 99 points a game? What if we do that all season?

Then it means our defense only needs to be half decent for us to rule the world.

Also, saw someone call Johnny "The Wizard of Aus" and I'd like to express my support for that

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Then it means our defense only needs to be half decent for us to rule the world.

Also, saw someone call Johnny "The Wizard of Aus" and I'd like to express my support for that

Hanni busted this out on the radio broadcast

Also shout out to Elmarko who had 10 assists and 9 points tonight

Almost done watching game. Great showing by the boys. Ready to see how we stack up against Kentucky. Really happy we have a legit freshman class. Hopefully we get to watch them develop for a couple years.

Fuuuurphy!

I told ya'll!

I'm going to amend my preseason lineup thoughts.

PG: Harris

Furphy / Furphy / Furphy / Furphy fills out the rest!

He'll need somebody to guard the little ones, set him up for 3s, lobs.

Nicely done Furphy.

As usual, a downer note or two: We're gonna need to score down low more often with Hunter. Post it, brotha. no more 8 footers. no complaints about his shot from distance, but we'll need him inside more at some point.

OK, first good look at Jamari. Does he have hops? Maybe that's why the Travis comparisons? Not evident tonight. But liked his game otherwise.

Loved the KJ actions. Dunk city. Elmarko teased us with some quickness to the hoop a few times. nice. Jeez, just saw that he had 10 assists! awesome for him. Nick cannot play D. He's gonna get the hook a lot when big boy athletes are in front of him. He never quite got set for his release from 3 today either.

Great all around game from McCullar.

@KirkIsMyHinrich

His passing certainly flashed tonight. Need his trajectory to keep moving forward because he's a heck of a talent if he figures it out.

Some random thoughts.

Will Furphy become an OAD? I had read that NBA teams were raving his potential.

I would love to see Elmarko use his speed and drive more to the basket.

Hunter was solid on D in this game. How will he defend quality Bigs remains to be seen.

Can Timberlake improve his D.

HCBS seems to have lost a lot of weight, he is looking good.

@AsadZ

I think Timberlake will improve his D plus he had 5 or 6 boards. He is one sweet swisher who doesn't force anything.

Juan will get his props from the Big 12 writers and coaches. He is an elite defender and is magic finding the open guys. I think he will reward us with clutch scoring too.
McDowell is a big guard who excited me with his poise and no fear play.
Elmarko is just good.
Johnny Baskets says hello world!

Lets see how Furphy fares against the B12 grind. I think he is going to get muscled around, and will need to build up his body another year.

I sure hope our Johnny Baskets has more success and is a better person than Johnny Football. Maybe we shouldn't hang such a loaded nickname on this young man.

@approxinfinity said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Lets see how Furphy fares against the B12 grind. I think he is going to get muscled around, and will need to build up his body another year.

It’s Furphy time! He’s a beast!! Enjoy the ride.

@BShark Care to pass this along to your staff contact? 25’s a better athlete and his stroke is smooth.

If he learns to attack some he will be a huge asset.

Also, can someone tell Hunter after you hit 1-2 threes to then pump fake, drive and either hit the floater, dunk it or if KJ’s man comes to help it’s a lob all day.

We could legit have Jokic type and I clearly overreacted to the exhibitions as we looked awful but granted our competition these last two games is bad

Least we will play legit guards with uk

@kuballin10 I haven't seen many positive signs there. He regularly gets beat badly on defense and looked liked he didn't belong on offense against Manhattan. Hopefully he can turn things around but early returns are rough.

Thankfully he's the 7th or 8th guy so it doesn't matter too much.

@BShark I share your assessment

@BShark Yeah furphy and Braun need to be first off the bench. Jamari honestly should next and Timberlake spot minutes until he proves something.

He had a legit dunk or two last year and we thought he was more athletic than he appears to be

Lets let it breathe. Position battles are won at practice. Im sure it will shake out.

@approxinfinity said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Lets let it breathe. Position battles are won at practice. Im sure it will shake out.

For sure, there is a reason Elmarko is starting. Glad he showed out a bit I think he can be special.

@BShark I think so too. Glad he got into the starting 5 early. We may not feel short-staffed by end of the season if our post-season form gels early.

@BShark said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

@approxinfinity said in Manhattan Jaspers, Who?:

Lets let it breathe. Position battles are won at practice. Im sure it will shake out.

For sure, there is a reason Elmarko is starting. Glad he showed out a bit I think he can be special.

Dickinson is KU's best player right now. Elmarko Jackson has the highest ceiling of anybody on KU. There's a reason why many 2024 mock drafts have him as a potential lottery pick.

@Texas-Hawk-10 I disagree, I think Mccullar is KU's best player right now. But it's hard to imagine success without either of them.

It’s a positive to have an argument on who the best player is on the team. Great teams like 08 and 22 championships you literally could’ve said 3 or 4 different guys were the best and you wouldn’t have been wrong on a given night.

If Kev keeps shooting 42% from 3 on 6 attempts per game he’s going to win the Naismith (he won’t buuuuut could you imagine??)

@FarmerJayhawk His jumper looks much more in flow and smooth this season. Last season he had a hitch in it, he’s put some hours in the gym this offseason no question.