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What to Expect at the Champions Classic?
Nov 12, 2023 04:03 PM #1

With 2 solid games in the record books where everyone played well and scored easily, I wonder if the guys, especially the young guys will play much tighter during the Kentucky game. Big Damn Game, right? 23,000 seat arena; national broadcast. Then on to Maui. I don't believe in the "early losses don't matter; we're just trying to build on team chemistry for March" stuff. As a fan, I want KU to beat the snot out of Kentucky and maybe shut their rabid, foaming at the mouths fans down just a bit. I doubt that our players have the same animosity for Kentucky that most KU fans have. I haven't seen a spread yet. KU should be favored by 8 pts. or so.

Nov 12, 2023 04:13 PM #2

@stoptheflop it’s Kentucky, everyone wants to smack them in the mouth. Big picture wise this game doesn’t mean a whole heck of a lot. We have played in this every year for a decade or so now. I think that helps even with the younger guys because the upperclassmen will be there to get them in the right frame of mind. The older guys have all played in bigger games than this.

Nov 12, 2023 05:30 PM #3

Does CC games have any impact on seeding in NCAA tournament?

Nov 12, 2023 06:21 PM #4

@AsadZ I don’t think they a have lot of impact with how early it is in the season. Sec/B12 challenge in January means more

Nov 12, 2023 08:02 PM #5

@AsadZ said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Does CC games have any impact on seeding in NCAA tournament?

Yes, it will impact seeding in that this will be a quad 1 win for whoever wins which always helps the resume. Beyond that, if KU and Kentucky were in consideration for the same seed such as a 1 seed or the last 4 seed, then it might matter with the head to head win. The bigger importance from a tournament resume standpoint will be picking up a quad 1 win.

Nov 13, 2023 01:51 AM #6

We've got to catch Kentucky again on the all time wins list, but this article from a month ago says we don't have to. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-07-27/college-basketballs-9-winningest-teams ↗

Interesting that the article was posted Oct. 12, and the consequences were handed down Oct. 11. But I think we forfeited 15 games and so an 8 game lead over Kentucky is now a 7 game deficit, so, this game really does matter!

Nov 13, 2023 06:40 PM #7

@wissox said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

We’ve got to catch Kentucky again on the all time wins list, but this article from a month ago says we don’t have to. https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-07-27/college-basketballs-9-winningest-teams ↗
Interesting that the article was posted Oct. 12, and the consequences were handed down Oct. 11. But I think we forfeited 15 games and so an 8 game lead over Kentucky is now a 7 game deficit, so, this game really does matter!

Woah. That's interesting. Even more interesting that the picture they used to represent KU is from the Elite Eight game against Duke that, if I'm not mistaken, is now considered forfeit. They could have used a photo from the 22 championship. Curious selection.

Nov 13, 2023 08:05 PM #8

@stoptheflop

KU is currently favored by 4.5.

I don't know how much tightening of the bench Self will do since he only has 9 bodies to begin with it. I think everyone will continue to get opportunities until we hit conference time and then Self will do what he normally does which is play 6/7 majority of minutes. Furphy has been such a wildcard though in a positive way. Looking like a starter but we will see how he handles athletes and scouting.

Nov 13, 2023 08:26 PM #9

Doesn't Kentucky count their vacated wins from way back when?

Nov 13, 2023 08:30 PM #10

I dunno call me crazy BUT I feel better about our bench now then I did earlier. - -I think Parker will be fine to feel in for Hunter for a few minutes, he actually is a little more athletic then I though - - I just read an article about the Champions Classic and how all NBA teams will be there to watch guys , and that El Marko in their mock draft is # 17. - Kinda sounds like he might not be here for more then one.

Our two Pg -Juan & El Marko when filling in right now have 30 assists and 4 turnovers - -both have a 15/2 ratio. Might be catching a break with UK's three 7 footers won't be playing. -Hope we play well
Kentucky fans are certain they can run us off the floor - -what am I missing?- -we always like to get out and run

Nov 13, 2023 08:41 PM #11

If elmarko is the 17th pick, he either gets exponentially better at shooting or the draft class is very weak. Don’t get me wrong he looks good, but good at the college level until he gets more seasoning.

Nov 13, 2023 08:54 PM #12

Kansas will win

Nov 13, 2023 09:16 PM #13

Who can play sustained defense to get a lead or fight off a dry spell. A lot of times these rivalry games are a back and forth fight. Our talented experienced guys should carry the others through, especially from a bad start. They won't back down.

Nov 13, 2023 11:10 PM #14

@dylans

I hope he plays his ass off and astonishes us week after week. Hot dog.

Nov 14, 2023 12:40 AM #15

Isn't Kentucky missing some bigs?

Nov 14, 2023 12:41 AM #16

@bskeet If present levels of play continue we should challenge them for the lead by the end of the season.

Nov 14, 2023 01:16 AM #17

@wissox said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Isn't Kentucky missing some bigs?

ya three of their seven footers - -Bradshaw and two others two broke their foot - -and the other hasn't been cleared by the NCAA - however he MIGHT get cleared by tomorrow, but I don't think it is a high chance from the way they talk

Nov 14, 2023 01:44 AM #18

Was Kentucky planning on playing 3 footers at the same time? I wish, but I doubt that. It'd be a fast break blowout.

Nov 14, 2023 02:00 PM #19

@DanR said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Was Kentucky planning on playing 3 footers at the same time? I wish, but I doubt that. It'd be a fast break blowout.

That's what Kentucky fans believe will be their route to victory tonight: run, run, run and leave plodder Dickinson in the dust. Kentucky starters are all averaging double digits in scoring, but against NM St and TxAM-Commerce. Coach Cal hasn't played very many guys during their first two games.

Nov 14, 2023 04:37 PM #20

@stoptheflop said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@DanR said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Was Kentucky planning on playing 3 footers at the same time? I wish, but I doubt that. It'd be a fast break blowout.

That's what Kentucky fans believe will be their route to victory tonight: run, run, run and leave plodder Dickinson in the dust. Kentucky starters are all averaging double digits in scoring, but against NM St and TxAM-Commerce. Coach Cal hasn't played very many guys during their first two games.

your right I think he or so they said had been playing 7 guys right now because of the injuries. --they wanna run - - -let's run

Nov 14, 2023 06:53 PM #21

We go as Juan goes. Good Juan = W and bad = L.

Their board is talking about how he’s weak with the ball, not a good on ball defender and their guards can take advantage of him.

They are partially right in their analysis. Juan isn’t that quick laterally and he isn’t strong with the ball (it’s not like steph curry on a string) but his 7 foot reach or whatever it is makes up for it with reach in steals and deflected passes.

Hunter, KJ, Kev will all do their thing but it hinges on our Veteran guard.

Be nice to see Elmarko get 10 or Furphy see some shots go down….I think those two step up and aren’t afraid of the bright lights.

I also think uk’s guards won’t be afraid of the bright lights either. These guys plays big games in aau ect them playing tonight isn’t some entirely new atmosphere

Nov 14, 2023 06:54 PM #22

@stoptheflop

They can only run, run, run with our help on missed shots and turnovers.

Nov 14, 2023 07:22 PM #23

Think Elmarko shows up big tonight. Competing against a bunch of his peers that he's played against for a while

Nov 14, 2023 07:44 PM #24

@kuballin10 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

We go as Juan goes. Good Juan = W and bad = L.

Their board is talking about how he’s weak with the ball, not a good on ball defender and their guards can take advantage of him.

They are partially right in their analysis. Juan isn’t that quick laterally and he isn’t strong with the ball (it’s not like steph curry on a string) but his 7 foot reach or whatever it is makes up for it with reach in steals and deflected passes.

Hunter, KJ, Kev will all do their thing but it hinges on our Veteran guard.

Be nice to see Elmarko get 10 or Furphy see some shots go down….I think those two step up and aren’t afraid of the bright lights.

I also think uk’s guards won’t be afraid of the bright lights either. These guys plays big games in aau ect them playing tonight isn’t some entirely new atmosphere

It's alsp kinda funny if your on their board that how many of them are making up reasons for them losing if it happens, talking about their short bench and how this game is really nott hat big of a game - like they are already conceding defeat

Nov 14, 2023 07:53 PM #25

Can't win if DaJuan plays poorly?

I recall a game, oh, it was in April as I recall, a Monday night, I think it was in the Superdome, opponent just was called UNC, so I don't know if they were good or anything but Juan scored 2 points, he had 4 turnovers, did have 3 assists and nearly committed an all time blunder by stepping out of bounds when the game is wrapped up if he stays in bounds. Terrible game, no way KU is winning that game. But I remember him jumping up and down with his teammates and they gave them a big trophy and hung a banner because, despite DaJuans poor play, they were national champions.

His name is DaJuan, stop calling him Juan.

That's all

Nov 14, 2023 07:55 PM #26

They should get rid of the coach who keeps playing such a poor point guard too. Darn, I guess they can't because of some sort of lifetime contract deal now?

Nov 14, 2023 07:56 PM #27

And DaJuan's not as good as Steph Curry we're told. Like who the heck on the entire planet is as good as Steph Curry?

Nov 14, 2023 10:55 PM #28

@jayballer67 Self does his best work with tight lineups so I’m good with it!

Yeah uk boards are crazy!

Nov 14, 2023 11:08 PM #29

@wissox Least you are admitting he played awful that night because all I heard is he flipped the game with his defense! :)

His teammates call him Juan or Juando, coaching staff the same but because you’ve requested I’ll call them DaJuan moving forward!

Nov 14, 2023 11:09 PM #30

@wissox Not as good I said dribbling ability

Wemby is what 8 feet tall and has legit curry handles

DAJUAN should as well (u like that spelling!!!) :)

I’m glad you are ready for the game and DAJUAN to ball out!

Hawks by 8

Nov 14, 2023 11:15 PM #31

Who on this board predicted, thought, imagined... that after 2 games, Parker averages 10 pts, 5 rbs and 2.5 assists in 18.5 min? And our mate from down under, Johnny in the same minutes averages 10.5 pts and 4 rbs. I sure hope these two help KU tonight.

Nov 14, 2023 11:35 PM #32

Only 4 times was a Kareem sky hook blocked, Wilt did it twice in one game.

Nov 15, 2023 01:45 AM #33

Hello friends! Whos ready for a Kentucky beatdown?!?!

Nov 15, 2023 01:45 AM #34

I'd love to see a beatdown, but I'll settle for a solid W

Nov 15, 2023 02:13 AM #35

ESPN now shows the line at 7.5. The line has been increasing daily.

Nov 15, 2023 02:28 AM #36

Too bad Dook won tonight. Looking forward to my first hawks game of the season. Funny being at an Applebees to watch.

Nov 15, 2023 02:33 AM #37

Really hope our guys get off to a good start. When Dickinson hits those early 3s, it just feels like it's going to be a great game.

Nov 15, 2023 02:38 AM #38

not sure we cover

Nov 15, 2023 02:44 AM #39

Let's get it

Nov 15, 2023 02:47 AM #40

Kevin we need your scoring.

Nov 15, 2023 02:49 AM #41

Atta boy Juan

Nov 15, 2023 02:52 AM #42

I hate being this close to KU playing and not being able to go to the game.

Nov 15, 2023 02:52 AM #43

We’re just out efforting them. This ain’t AAU ball kids

Nov 15, 2023 02:52 AM #44

Dang, lookin good!

Nov 15, 2023 02:53 AM #45

If Hunter stays another year, he has to hit the weight room.

Nov 15, 2023 02:53 AM #46

@stoptheflop said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

I'd love to see a beatdown, but I'll settle for a solid W

Like 150-90?

Nov 15, 2023 02:55 AM #47

Nice passing tonight

Nov 15, 2023 02:55 AM #48

Elmarko has to quit thinking. Let it fly, my dude. It’ll come

Nov 15, 2023 02:55 AM #49

Let 'em shoot 3's

Nov 15, 2023 02:55 AM #50

hunter does have a lot of 5 foot moves with either hand

Nov 15, 2023 02:55 AM #51

Nice start. Rebounding well. Elmarko gotta make those looks

Nov 15, 2023 02:55 AM #52

Hunter in the paint. I love it. Now, he can step out and hit the 3

Nov 15, 2023 02:56 AM #53

@FarmerJayhawk 🤫

Nov 15, 2023 02:57 AM #54

I love Juan's earlier comment: I'll shoot when we need me to shoot. RC

Nov 15, 2023 02:57 AM #55

I like our energy. Did Self tell Jackson to shoot?

Nov 15, 2023 02:57 AM #56

I'm OK with Elmarko just playing in the flow of the offense without hesitating, so good so far

Nov 15, 2023 02:57 AM #57

Joel made 17 out of 17 FT's tonight.

Nov 15, 2023 02:58 AM #58

Bang

Nov 15, 2023 02:59 AM #59

Walk

Nov 15, 2023 03:01 AM #60

Lot of hackin out there

Nov 15, 2023 03:01 AM #61

Settle down Furphy!

Nov 15, 2023 03:01 AM #62

Feed the big guy

Nov 15, 2023 03:01 AM #63

slow down, ffs

Nov 15, 2023 03:02 AM #64

Two awful passes Dajuan

Nov 15, 2023 03:02 AM #65

WTAF?

Nov 15, 2023 03:02 AM #66

Made up for it

Nov 15, 2023 03:02 AM #67

Wow that's slop

Nov 15, 2023 03:02 AM #68

When our 8 year guard just two trips down throws it away…just brutal

Nailed a 3 and played d there to save it

Nov 15, 2023 03:03 AM #69

@approxinfinity he and Timberlake looking to score versus defend and get into the flow

Nov 15, 2023 03:03 AM #70

Think we just needed a dead ball to come back from crazytown

Nov 15, 2023 03:03 AM #71

That was entertainingly bad basketball. Someone shows up when DaJuan starts making a couple of bad plays.

Nov 15, 2023 03:03 AM #72

KJ back in to calm everyone down

Nov 15, 2023 03:04 AM #73

Much better

Nov 15, 2023 03:04 AM #74

Finally

Nov 15, 2023 03:05 AM #75

extra passes are paying off

Nov 15, 2023 03:05 AM #76

Why are we doubling!!!!!?!?!?

Nov 15, 2023 03:05 AM #77

Hunter is a big presence under the basket

Nov 15, 2023 03:05 AM #78

Who did we most heavily recruit on this Kentucky roster?

Nov 15, 2023 03:06 AM #79

+1

Nov 15, 2023 03:06 AM #80

@approxinfinity Dillingham but other than that nobody

Nov 15, 2023 03:06 AM #81

Kev making the Vet play that was niiiiccceee

Jumped to the side to avoid the charge

Nov 15, 2023 03:06 AM #82

@FarmerJayhawk thx

Nov 15, 2023 03:07 AM #83

good first 5 minutes, terrible second 5 minutes. Slow it down and don't get into a playground pickup game

Nov 15, 2023 03:07 AM #84

Nice finish by kev. In the big 12 on the road they will call that a charge.

Nov 15, 2023 03:07 AM #85

@wissox just for you baby!

Juan shot his first open 3 after double clutching but he nailed it

Hasn’t shot a three since and they literally aren’t guarding him….watch his man he stays inside the 3 point line by ALOT

Nov 15, 2023 03:07 AM #86

Zero depth. Elmarko is gonna be big this year.

Nov 15, 2023 03:07 AM #87

@BeddieKU23 hoping rules change that but you’re right

Nov 15, 2023 03:07 AM #88

Hunter with 8 rbs already

Nov 15, 2023 03:09 AM #89

@kuballin10 was thinking that too. The long ball stopped dropping so he just drove it in like a good Vet

Nov 15, 2023 03:09 AM #90

Harold's Chicken Shack, gonna have to try it.

Nov 15, 2023 03:09 AM #91

Kentucky 4/10 from three. KU 1/4

Nov 15, 2023 03:10 AM #92

Mccullar very crafty

Nov 15, 2023 03:10 AM #93

And Kev drivin hard again

Nov 15, 2023 03:10 AM #94

Sheppard hot shooter, gonna have to sit.

Nov 15, 2023 03:10 AM #95

Kev is going to shoot a lot of freebies this year LOL

Nov 15, 2023 03:11 AM #96

Ktucky only made two shots inside the arc.

Nov 15, 2023 03:11 AM #97

Being 1 of 3 returning players was the best thing that ever happened for Kevins confidence

Nov 15, 2023 03:11 AM #98

@wissox you can't believe anything a Kentucky player says

Nov 15, 2023 03:12 AM #99

Kev said he wished he could have played at KU his whole career. Me too

Nov 15, 2023 03:12 AM #100

Dajuan answering dilly!

Nov 15, 2023 03:12 AM #101

Juando with a nice little floater

Nov 15, 2023 03:13 AM #102

@nuleafjhawk Can't believe anything a Chicagoan says either!

Nov 15, 2023 03:13 AM #103

@RockChalkinTexas me too. I hope he gets another senior speech this year.

Nov 15, 2023 03:14 AM #104

What the heck!😜

Nov 15, 2023 03:14 AM #105

@approxinfinity And Self too!

Nov 15, 2023 03:14 AM #106

I'll be dam there is that Non Scorer again - Juan - hmmmm . lol

Nov 15, 2023 03:14 AM #107

I would try to get KU in foul trouble.

Nov 15, 2023 03:15 AM #108

@Zabudda they're jacking threes, so probably not going to be a problem

Nov 15, 2023 03:15 AM #109

@Zabudda Elmarco has 2?

Nov 15, 2023 03:15 AM #110

@approxinfinity self kind of player

Nov 15, 2023 03:15 AM #111

Got to get Hunter scoring; only 4 early points in the paint

Nov 15, 2023 03:16 AM #112

@DanR

One.

Nov 15, 2023 03:16 AM #113

Kentucky’s offense makes my eyes hurt.

Nov 15, 2023 03:16 AM #114

No bench scoring so far

Nov 15, 2023 03:16 AM #115

Bullcrap call. Bunch of guys jumping for a rebound?

Nov 15, 2023 03:17 AM #116

@wissox that was weird

Nov 15, 2023 03:17 AM #117

I hope we get 5 good sustained minutes of Furphy

Nov 15, 2023 03:18 AM #118

@FarmerJayhawk Kentucky's coach makes my soul hurt

Nov 15, 2023 03:18 AM #119

@approxinfinity I want most to see him create shots

Nov 15, 2023 03:18 AM #120

Dillingham is legit

Nov 15, 2023 03:19 AM #121

Tried to warn you all…

Nov 15, 2023 03:19 AM #122

KU 5 TOs, Kent 1

Nov 15, 2023 03:19 AM #123

we've missed every stupid 2 we've shot

Nov 15, 2023 03:19 AM #124

@stoptheflop but but we got the vet pg who’s played in big games

If people actually watched the games they’d see who’s weak with their handles and who’s legit

Nov 15, 2023 03:20 AM #125

@kuballin10 Give it up man, you're annoying

Nov 15, 2023 03:20 AM #126

This Kentucky team is small as hell why do we keep doubling

Nov 15, 2023 03:20 AM #127

We could use a 3 pt threat

Nov 15, 2023 03:20 AM #128

@kuballin10 lol great timing

Nov 15, 2023 03:20 AM #129

Not looking like Furphys night.
We may need ride our starters.

Nov 15, 2023 03:21 AM #130

Dajuan u dog!!!

Nov 15, 2023 03:21 AM #131

Welp

Nov 15, 2023 03:21 AM #132

Wow that's some pathetic ball

Nov 15, 2023 03:21 AM #133

Dajuan gonna guard dillingham though? I’m told he’s the best defender of all time

Nov 15, 2023 03:21 AM #134

Guess I'm going to bed early tonight

Nov 15, 2023 03:21 AM #135

Ack, we could also use some 3 pt defense too

Nov 15, 2023 03:21 AM #136

well, this can only get worse for kentucky

Nov 15, 2023 03:22 AM #137

@kuballin10 watch us win and be amazed.

Nov 15, 2023 03:22 AM #138

Harris needs to step up on defense. He was shook

Nov 15, 2023 03:22 AM #139

Kent 9/17 from 3 53%. That just can't keep up

Nov 15, 2023 03:22 AM #140

@wissox said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@kuballin10 Give it up man, you're annoying

I blocked him 2 years ago. It's wonderful

Nov 15, 2023 03:22 AM #141

Kentucky playing with a bunch of energy.

Nov 15, 2023 03:22 AM #142

Bench Timberlake

Nov 15, 2023 03:23 AM #143

I thought this game would erase the disgust of the Texas Tech game.

Nov 15, 2023 03:23 AM #144

@approxinfinity our vet has hit 2 big threes
Given up 2-3 to the frosh who’s never played in big games and Dajuan is Velcro defensively

Dajuan also has 2 turnovers on just stupid passes

We go as he goes but we ain’t got a remy

Nov 15, 2023 03:23 AM #145

Wow kev that's a bad shot

Nov 15, 2023 03:23 AM #146

@rcjhdraft Furph or Jamari

Nov 15, 2023 03:23 AM #147

@wissox We aren’t guarding with any

Nov 15, 2023 03:24 AM #148

Also seems like half this team is afraid to shoot. Elmarko needs to pull the trigger

Nov 15, 2023 03:24 AM #149

@BeddieKU23 He’s not laterally quick like their guards

Nov 15, 2023 03:24 AM #150

9/18 from three... sense a cold front moving in

Nov 15, 2023 03:25 AM #151

@rcjhdraft Our dudes know they can’t shoot (Marko, kj)

Crowds the floor spacing wise

Need to hi low inverted with Hunter outside and kj down low

Nov 15, 2023 03:25 AM #152

@approxinfinity I'll fund this site from now until the day i move on to that great arena in the sky if you just kick him out of here.

Nov 15, 2023 03:25 AM #153

might want to try and defend the three just a tad bit better

Nov 15, 2023 03:25 AM #154

Keep grinding. They’ll shoot right back out of it

Nov 15, 2023 03:26 AM #155

@wissox ???

Nov 15, 2023 03:26 AM #156

@nuleafjhawk The guy who is really happy we're losing right now and is gleeful to tell us about it.

Nov 15, 2023 03:26 AM #157

@FarmerJayhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Keep grinding. They’ll shoot right back out of it

Amen

BLOCK is your friend

Nov 15, 2023 03:26 AM #158

@kuballin10 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@rcjhdraft Furph or Jamari

I know Jamari is beyond raw but I'd rather see him at this point over Timberlake. Furph is a given

Nov 15, 2023 03:27 AM #159

I hope they don't keep this momentum going. Not playing with the kind of fluidity the last 6 or so minutes. Fouls are mounting and we need someone to step up

Nov 15, 2023 03:27 AM #160

@FarmerJayhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Keep grinding. They’ll shoot right back out of it

They aren’t taking a ton of quality looks. A lot of their threes have been DEEP and off pull ups and step backs. Not much you can do against a few of em. You step up to dillongham on those long ones, he goes right by.

Nov 15, 2023 03:28 AM #161

They have shpt 20 threes.

Nov 15, 2023 03:28 AM #162

@wissox thats a tempting offer. @kuballin10 can you knock off the ā€œi told you we suck ā€œ act at least in this thread?

Nov 15, 2023 03:28 AM #163

Great seal KJ

Nov 15, 2023 03:28 AM #164

Kj again being the big man down unda!

Nov 15, 2023 03:28 AM #165

I texted bill..he responded with kj dunk

Great pass Dajuan

Nov 15, 2023 03:29 AM #166

Unbelievable call

Nov 15, 2023 03:29 AM #167

4 pt swing. Bullcrap

Nov 15, 2023 03:29 AM #168

@approxinfinity yeah I’ll tone it down

Get tired of this veteran talk with our guys as if no freshman ever is good and our guys are the greatest players of all time and dominated everyone which is far from it

Dajuan is a good kid but has his limits

He’s been clear net positive tonight but yeah I’ll quit saying negative things about him when he throws it to the other team

Nov 15, 2023 03:30 AM #169

Kev is off

Nov 15, 2023 03:30 AM #170

@BeddieKU23 I watched the reply, just unimaginably bad. Then we lose our minds after that.

Nov 15, 2023 03:30 AM #171

Kev not having a good night

Nov 15, 2023 03:30 AM #172

Kev that shot looks real bad tonight, real bad

Nov 15, 2023 03:30 AM #173

@rcjhdraft Timberlake has played 8 minutes. His +/- is -18. DefenseĀ matters.

Nov 15, 2023 03:30 AM #174

@RockChalkinTexas Nah they are just quicker and more athletic than we are

His J is off though I agree there

Nov 15, 2023 03:31 AM #175

@tundrahok it’s almost like I’ve been saying for 3 weeks he can’t guard Fort Knox.

Nov 15, 2023 03:31 AM #176

As self feared, athletic teams are going to hurt this squad

Nov 15, 2023 03:31 AM #177

@BeddieKU23 hot teams

Nov 15, 2023 03:31 AM #178

@BeddieKU23 especially when we don’t guard worth crap and they knock down shots

Kev, kj and dajuan gotta ā€œguard sumbodyā€ as bill would say in the okie accent

Nov 15, 2023 03:32 AM #179

Jesus Braun. Chill out dude.

Nov 15, 2023 03:32 AM #180

Oh Parker

Nov 15, 2023 03:33 AM #181

Oh boy parker

Nov 15, 2023 03:33 AM #182

Bill has lost weight. Looking healthy.

Nov 15, 2023 03:33 AM #183

hitting our freethrows!

Nov 15, 2023 03:33 AM #184

Nerves?

Nov 15, 2023 03:33 AM #185

@approxinfinity no. He was actually TRYING to throw it to the dude in the 3rd row

Nov 15, 2023 03:33 AM #186

@approxinfinity

Guess he forgot he could, you know, dribble

Nov 15, 2023 03:33 AM #187

We are so amped. I look forward to some greater second half composure

Nov 15, 2023 03:34 AM #188

What is this lineup man

Nov 15, 2023 03:34 AM #189

There’s the defense

Nov 15, 2023 03:34 AM #190

Nice block Parker!

Nov 15, 2023 03:35 AM #191

I’m not worrying at this point, they are shooting well above average. The big knock on this UK team is their shooting or was lol

Nov 15, 2023 03:36 AM #192

The kid didnt even know what Big Lebowski was. Give it a rest already Jay.

Nov 15, 2023 03:36 AM #193

Not a well officiated game so far

Nov 15, 2023 03:36 AM #194

@kjayhawks they aren’t turning it over either…and we are

Nov 15, 2023 03:36 AM #195

Seems like Kev has four fouls, TBH

Nov 15, 2023 03:36 AM #196

Triple team hunter seems to be working

Nov 15, 2023 03:37 AM #197

This is fun

Nov 15, 2023 03:37 AM #198

Getting excellent play out of nick

Nov 15, 2023 03:37 AM #199

goal tending, but would have been three, so OK

Nov 15, 2023 03:37 AM #200

this about to get really ugly

Nov 15, 2023 03:38 AM #201

Really? Losing a FT rebound? Ack

Nov 15, 2023 03:38 AM #202

So…. We have some raw freshman that we badly need time to develop, seems like.

Nov 15, 2023 03:38 AM #203

This reminds me of the UNC game.

Nov 15, 2023 03:38 AM #204

We had great effort early got got soft

Nov 15, 2023 03:38 AM #205

21 point difference from behind the arc

They got shooters…their shots will still fall some second half

Bill better figure something out defensively at half

Nov 15, 2023 03:38 AM #206

@wissox I hope you’re right and we just dominate second half

Nov 15, 2023 03:39 AM #207

A glimmer of hope on defense last couple possessions

Nov 15, 2023 03:39 AM #208

@approxinfinity my big knock on Bill is our freshman always struggle while uk’s and others come in playing on fire

Self’s system is so complex guys struggle to play freely instead they are thinking too much

Nov 15, 2023 03:40 AM #209

That helps

Nov 15, 2023 03:40 AM #210

Huge HUNTER!

Nov 15, 2023 03:40 AM #211

7 points and Kentucky played their A+ half lets roll

Nov 15, 2023 03:40 AM #212

No need to strut, Hunter, you suck on D

Nov 15, 2023 03:40 AM #213

Big play there to end the half

Nov 15, 2023 03:40 AM #214

@kuballin10 well he has the best winning percentage of any p5 coach in basketball since he took over at KU. So… they figure it out!

Nov 15, 2023 03:41 AM #215

@kuballin10 Kentucky doesn’t really run anything. They just drive or Jack shots and then run to the rim. They are super athletes though so that can work. Especially if even the wild shots are falling.

Nov 15, 2023 03:42 AM #216

@FarmerJayhawk Dillingham did but like cal said any of their guys can catch fire….watch out for Chicago native Reaves getting hot

Wagner will kill us on a drive too late

Nov 15, 2023 03:42 AM #217

Lol @ Jay saying ā€œthey are doing what Cal wanted them to do, play instinctuallyā€ thats what he will want them to do the remainder of their time at UK as well.

Nov 15, 2023 03:42 AM #218

@benshawks08 That's why they're winning. They're playing basketball, not chess.

Nov 15, 2023 03:42 AM #219

Well the Hunter experiment works well. They will attack us inside and they should but we will have to get some bench help.

Nov 15, 2023 03:42 AM #220

@kuballin10 well guess we shouldn’t even come out if it’s already decided

Nov 15, 2023 03:43 AM #221

We closed on a five - 0 run. okay.

Nov 15, 2023 03:43 AM #222

Good to see Gary Woodland šŸŒļøā€ā™‚ļø

RockChalk

Nov 15, 2023 03:43 AM #223

@nuleafjhawk some for some warm milk since this one’s over man

Nov 15, 2023 03:43 AM #224

@benshawks08 Bill said they are good individual scorers I.e- one on one nba ball

Uk is defending half our guys and half the court hence the turnovers

They guard
They hit shots
They don’t turn it over

The cats without some footers are no joke

Nov 15, 2023 03:45 AM #225

Their strength coming in was their man to man defense. We gotta open up the inside.

Nov 15, 2023 03:45 AM #226

No way mccullar can play any worse

Nov 15, 2023 03:45 AM #227

@approxinfinity said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Lol @ Jay saying ā€œthey are doing what Cal wanted them to do, play instinctuallyā€ thats what he will want them to do the remainder of their time at UK as well.

Cal does so little with the talent he gets - -Always get's all these supposed one and dones and what have they won- - not anymore National Champions then Bill has gotten . I'll take Self any day anywhere anytime of Calipari

Nov 15, 2023 03:45 AM #228

@FarmerJayhawk It ain’t decided but unless guys develop outside shots or ability to attack this may not be our night

Curious to see what Bill changed defensively

Last time in this building we were down around 7 to Miami…came out and won by 20! Self made 1-2 adjustments and their offense crippled

Let’s see it again I mean after all they are just freshman with no big game experience and that should mean EVERYTHING to who wins (sarcasm)

Nov 15, 2023 03:46 AM #229

@kuballin10 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@benshawks08 Bill said they are good individual scorers I.e- one on one nba ball

Uk is defending half our guys and half the court hence the turnovers

They guard
They hit shots
They don’t turn it over

The cats without some footers are no joke

Think they are almost better off without the bigs? Have to play modern ball which has been an issue for Cal. Dillingham will be in the NBA soon lol.

Hoping next year we can be more athletic. Marko returning would be huge, Furph gets stronger, athletic class coming in.

Nov 15, 2023 03:46 AM #230

I can take losing and learning, would just prefer winning. Either way, this is definitely valuable. Wonder if we wont see Jamari

Nov 15, 2023 03:47 AM #231

I'm going to bed I'll catch the 2nd half tomorrow

Nov 15, 2023 03:47 AM #232

@FarmerJayhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@nuleafjhawk some for some warm milk since this one’s over man

well I guess we crown Kentucky National champs off this game huh - or I mean this half huh lmao - -game is over right ? lol

Nov 15, 2023 03:47 AM #233

Yeah Kevin and Dajuan need to step up and lead.

Nov 15, 2023 03:47 AM #234

@kuballin10 got what we wanted early, got out of the flow with fouls.

Yeah freshmen win all the games which is why UK and Dook have won all the titles lately

Nov 15, 2023 03:47 AM #235

@BShark They need a footer to guard Hunter and other bigs then just rim run and dunk

Our guys don’t play athletic due to Self’s system. He needs guys 3 years in like Och, Braun or the 08 team to then play freely

It doesn’t work with the portal

Don’t get ur hopes up for us next year cause Flory can’t play freely when he’s thinking about what to do constantly

Nov 15, 2023 03:48 AM #236

@FarmerJayhawk I'll bet I'm the only one on this site that went to bed at halftime of the UNC National Championship game. No way we could win being behind 15.

Nov 15, 2023 03:48 AM #237

How have they taken 10 more shots? We're 13/31 and UK is 15 of 41.

Badly timed fouls and offensive rebounds I guess.

Nov 15, 2023 03:49 AM #238

@jayballer67 Yeah crown em and cancel the season!!!!
They win tonight it’s guaranteed they’ll win in March!
Tonight means everything haven’t you heard

Nov 15, 2023 03:49 AM #239

@nuleafjhawk thanks for being our resident cautionary tale.

Nov 15, 2023 03:49 AM #240

They sent 3 or 4 at Hunter every time the ball was thrown his way. At some point you gotta adjust and start sending cutters or run the sets that set up lobs or inside position where you get the weakside help out the lane. Need to make Hunter either the guy or the guy getting someone an open look.

Nov 15, 2023 03:50 AM #241

@approxinfinity happy to help!

Nov 15, 2023 03:50 AM #242

@kuballin10 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@jayballer67 Yeah crown em and cancel the season!!!!
They win tonight it’s guaranteed they’ll win in March!
Tonight means everything haven’t you heard

no guess I've been watching our guard who can't shoot and can't score

Nov 15, 2023 03:50 AM #243

@FarmerJayhawk Uconn with freshman and legit transfers……

They acclimate and are rolling this year

More I’ve watched for 30 years and seen Self it’s the complexity of it…takes time to pick up so we play robotic and not free flowing initially

Nov 15, 2023 03:50 AM #244

@nuleafjhawk you’re probably right. I’ve seen enough wild comebacks from Self’s teams that any halftime deficit is a big ole ĀÆ_(惄)_/ĀÆ

Nov 15, 2023 03:50 AM #245

We have taken 31 total shots and UK has taken 23 threes. Elmarko, Furphy and Timberlake gotta help.

Nov 15, 2023 03:50 AM #246

@BeddieKU23 yeah im not seeing Nikola Jokic Jr out there :)

Nov 15, 2023 03:51 AM #247

@BeddieKU23 like Jokic

Solid analysis and good input

Nov 15, 2023 03:51 AM #248

@BeddieKU23 He's a good passer, so KJ and Kev should be getting some cuts, but they scouted that pretty well. Gotta hit open threes

Nov 15, 2023 03:51 AM #249

@jayballer67 don’t say it too loud or @wissox will ask to ban u! No negativity around here my friend!

Nov 15, 2023 03:52 AM #250

@nuleafjhawk you definitely weren't alone

Nov 15, 2023 03:52 AM #251

Got too sped up.

Halftime Adjustments are my favorite thing!

Nov 15, 2023 03:52 AM #252

All we need to know at half. - - Kentucky 9-23 at half - - - KU 3-11 - -23 three point attempts at half

Nov 15, 2023 03:52 AM #253

@DanR said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

How have they taken 10 more shots? We're 13/31 and UK is 15 of 41.

Badly timed fouls and offensive rebounds I guess.

Turnovers

Nov 15, 2023 03:53 AM #254

If we lose tonight

We lose to Marquette and potentially the Hawaii third place game

Uconn at home and IU on the road….

We might have 4-5 losses by conference play

Nov 15, 2023 03:54 AM #255

@kuballin10 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@jayballer67 don’t say it too loud or @wissox will ask to ban u! No negativity around here my friend!

oh wissox I think he knows what I mean, my post really is aimed at another on here thats always talking shade on KU not sure why they are here

Nov 15, 2023 03:54 AM #256

@kuballin10 against that murderers row of a schedule šŸ˜‚. KenPom dead last, 350, 257 lol

Nov 15, 2023 03:54 AM #257

@kuballin10 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

If we lose tonight

We lose to Marquette and potentially the Hawaii third place game

Uconn at home and IU on the road….

We might have 4-5 losses by conference play

your just a constant refreshing bundle of sunshine

Nov 15, 2023 03:55 AM #258

@approxinfinity

I mean his height advantage is significant enough and we didn't see it used well, lots of turnovers forcing it in. Offensively we played pretty poorly and that led to a lot of easy looks on their end. I would like to see them play through the guy that's so hyped up

Nov 15, 2023 03:56 AM #259

@BeddieKU23 I’d like us to invert it more as well. More hi lo with KJ, more pick and pop

Nov 15, 2023 03:56 AM #260

@jayballer67 yea, sometimes I think he’d be more at home on the opposing teams site

Nov 15, 2023 03:56 AM #261

@BeddieKU23 can’t use it they triple Hunter when we throw it inside

Nov 15, 2023 03:56 AM #262

@BeddieKU23 yeah we are far from a finished product. Hunter has plenty of growth opportunity mentally.

Nov 15, 2023 03:57 AM #263

Did anyone else catch Holly Rowe's boo boo at the start of the game?

(Telling Calipari - "You're without seven 3 footers tonight....."

Nov 15, 2023 03:57 AM #264

@FarmerJayhawk

Good one. We know self has sets and perhaps they aren't ready to show them this early. Gotta start playing through him, Kentucky had no issue playing to their strengths

Nov 15, 2023 03:57 AM #265

@FarmerJayhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@kuballin10 against that murderers row of a schedule šŸ˜‚. KenPom dead last, 350, 257 lol

Lost me here…I’m saying we might have 4 losses by conference play with our schedule

Uconn getting Spencer versus us Timberlake sucks

Spencer wasn’t coming here right cause he wanted pg spot only right? He should be the starter here he’s a dog

Nov 15, 2023 03:57 AM #266

Let's go!

Nov 15, 2023 03:58 AM #267

@kuballin10 talking about UConns schedule. Easy to look great playing Rhode Island College of the Blind every night

Nov 15, 2023 03:59 AM #268

Can't miss layups

Nov 15, 2023 03:59 AM #269

Ack not a strong start to second half. Let’s go!

Nov 15, 2023 03:59 AM #270

Juan went so soft with his scoop layup instead of just laying it in…he had no one come help

Go watch the replay

Wagner lays it in other in with our defense in his face

Nov 15, 2023 03:59 AM #271

KJ 3s arent going to bring us back

Nov 15, 2023 03:59 AM #272

good grief

Nov 15, 2023 04:00 AM #273

Oh my KJ. Thats awful

Nov 15, 2023 04:00 AM #274

They must have napped during halftime

Nov 15, 2023 04:00 AM #275

Little run at the end of half has fizzled.

Nov 15, 2023 04:00 AM #276

Omg elmarko

Nov 15, 2023 04:01 AM #277

Clean block

Nov 15, 2023 04:01 AM #278

Bullshit foul

Nov 15, 2023 04:01 AM #279

Lol at that call

Nov 15, 2023 04:01 AM #280

Anothe turnover by us

Man rewatched that jusnnopening play and it’s unc title game @wissox

But uk backed off juan leaving layup wide open and he acted as if someone was gonna stuff him

Nov 15, 2023 04:01 AM #281

Jay is annoying tonight

Nov 15, 2023 04:01 AM #282

Down 12 to these freshman with no experience

This sucks

Nov 15, 2023 04:01 AM #283

letting them get over confident

Nov 15, 2023 04:02 AM #284

Juan making freshman mistake leaving his feet to
Pass

And 1 thank you Juan

Shut up and play Juan

Nov 15, 2023 04:03 AM #285

hope the lit a fire

Nov 15, 2023 04:03 AM #286

F F F F F

Nov 15, 2023 04:03 AM #287

Guessing it's not gonna be much 3s and playing fast this year

Nov 15, 2023 04:03 AM #288

Reaves heats up this is ova

Juan lit him up

Uk turning us over

Nov 15, 2023 04:04 AM #289

Ok UK ref

Nov 15, 2023 04:05 AM #290

Another crap call. Refs aren't why we're losing but they're not helping.

Nov 15, 2023 04:05 AM #291

Pretty sad actually. They just want to win this game. You can see it in the hustle

Nov 15, 2023 04:05 AM #292

Big 3 Juan

Nov 15, 2023 04:06 AM #293

Tough to come back against the whistle too.

Nov 15, 2023 04:06 AM #294

Why throw an outlet pass to KJ? I mean it worked out well enough but that was a TO waiting to happen.

Nov 15, 2023 04:06 AM #295

Lets win the next 4 minutes and go from there

Nov 15, 2023 04:06 AM #296

Good Defense by Johnny.

Nov 15, 2023 04:06 AM #297

But the team that plays harder usually gets the calls and that’s not us rn

Nov 15, 2023 04:06 AM #298

@FarmerJayhawk That ain’t even close to why we are losing

We turn it over more and can’t make shots

Don’t defend as well

The whistle isn’t even remotely close or needs to be mentioned

Nov 15, 2023 04:07 AM #299

@wissox the tape on this game is a goldmine.

Nov 15, 2023 04:07 AM #300

@kuballin10 yeah thanks for once again just imagining arguments people are making them doing some real violence against a straw man.

Nov 15, 2023 04:07 AM #301

@approxinfinity that’s right lost those 4….7 to 11

Need to cut it to 5 and see if the crowd can get into it

Nov 15, 2023 04:07 AM #302

Need smarter decisions

Nov 15, 2023 04:08 AM #303

Anyone think this game can be salvaged?

Nov 15, 2023 04:08 AM #304

@bskeet yep

Nov 15, 2023 04:08 AM #305

Play smart basketball and hustle. They aren't doing anything special fellas

Nov 15, 2023 04:08 AM #306

@bskeet

Sure.

Nov 15, 2023 04:08 AM #307

I just think Juan is showing tonight how he is a complete all around pg kind of prooving to some here he can score & he can shoot. - -Some say he won't shoot or doesn't shoot - -he can shoot when he feels it's really needed. perfect eample 1st 2 games a blow out. - - -tonight he has hit huge shot after shot to keep us in the ball game

Nov 15, 2023 04:09 AM #308

@bskeet šŸ™‹ā€ā™€ļø

Nov 15, 2023 04:09 AM #309

@FarmerJayhawk i mean you cant state the problem more succinctly than that.
Well done.

Nov 15, 2023 04:09 AM #310

@RockChalkinTexas 2/3 vets are getting outplayed by better athletes and basketball players who are freshman

NBA draft boards don’t lie

Nov 15, 2023 04:09 AM #311

We're missing guys like Braun, Wilson, big Dave, Devonte, Frank.... need a guy to step up and pound

Nov 15, 2023 04:09 AM #312

Maybe Caitlin Clark will transfer to KU

Nov 15, 2023 04:09 AM #313

Probably not the best sign that Juando is having to score. He’d rather distribute, I believe.

Nov 15, 2023 04:10 AM #314

Old kev back

Nov 15, 2023 04:10 AM #315

@dylans We've really gotten away from feeding Dickinson. He should be feasting against this small lineup.

Nov 15, 2023 04:10 AM #316

Im totally ok with Dajuan shooting open 3s . This game needs to be won on the defensive end and cutting down turnovers

Nov 15, 2023 04:11 AM #317

Kev and Juan going 1/2 last two trips to the line

Let’s see what dilly does with these 2

Nov 15, 2023 04:11 AM #318

@wissox Tempo is not the best for Dickinson.

Nov 15, 2023 04:11 AM #319

@bskeet nooope

Nov 15, 2023 04:11 AM #320

WHat was that phantom foul? Anyone see it?

Nov 15, 2023 04:11 AM #321

@wissox He can’t they triple team him when we throw it down low

Nov 15, 2023 04:11 AM #322

Juando with 15... might need 30 from you, little guy

Nov 15, 2023 04:12 AM #323

@wissox Someone’s feeling got hurt?

Nov 15, 2023 04:12 AM #324

@DanR

His d has been very concerning

Nov 15, 2023 04:12 AM #325

Need to somehow slow uk down. Speed of the game favors uk.

Nov 15, 2023 04:12 AM #326

@DanR and 5 less turnovers

And 10 from the rest of the team

Kev solid pass man…

Illini game was no fluke

Last two games made me think we were better and we aren’t

Nov 15, 2023 04:12 AM #327

Much better

Nov 15, 2023 04:13 AM #328

lots of time left to right this barge

Nov 15, 2023 04:13 AM #329

Need a take away

Nov 15, 2023 04:13 AM #330

Why jump Kev?

Nov 15, 2023 04:13 AM #331

Dickinson is slow to the post. They need to pass it around a bit to let him establish position.

Nov 15, 2023 04:13 AM #332

Hunter has a nice FT stroke

Nov 15, 2023 04:13 AM #333

I don’t see a path that keeps them from scoring 80

Nov 15, 2023 04:13 AM #334

These guys travel all over the place, yet to call it.

Nov 15, 2023 04:13 AM #335

Lol another phantom one

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #336

@DanR better get the Coast Guard, Navy and Marines to work on it

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #337

Dong!

Thats the sound of a memphis L

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #338

I mean I watched it again and he changed his pivot foot.

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #339

@dylans said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Dickinson is slow to the post. They need to pass it around a bit to let him establish position.

The entry passes haven’t all been great but he’s not creating a lot of space for the ball to get to him.

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #340

We ain’t dead

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #341

Kev and Juan aren’t nba guys like Och and Braun

Need furphy to step up!!! And Hunter and Kj!!!

There we effin go!

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #342

KJ!

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #343

~~And one!~~

Nov 15, 2023 04:14 AM #344

Nice

Nov 15, 2023 04:15 AM #345

Rumors of our demise were premature

Nov 15, 2023 04:15 AM #346

Down 4!

Nov 15, 2023 04:15 AM #347

KJšŸ™Œ

Nov 15, 2023 04:15 AM #348

KJ!!!!!!

Nov 15, 2023 04:15 AM #349

Nice sequence there

Nov 15, 2023 04:15 AM #350

What a pass!!

Nov 15, 2023 04:15 AM #351

We have at least one athlete.

Nov 15, 2023 04:16 AM #352

Was that Elmarko throwing that? Hell yeah

Nov 15, 2023 04:16 AM #353

We riht back in this game. - -closer we get , the tighter the shooter gets - - -AIR BALL 3 - -let them feel some pressure

Nov 15, 2023 04:16 AM #354

@DanR it was kev, right?

Nov 15, 2023 04:16 AM #355

@RockChalkinTexas said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@bskeet šŸ™‹ā€ā™€ļø

Still šŸ™‹ā€ā™€ļøšŸ¤£

Nov 15, 2023 04:16 AM #356

Kev

Nov 15, 2023 04:16 AM #357

7 dimes for Kevin.

Nov 15, 2023 04:17 AM #358

@FarmerJayhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Rumors of our demise were premature

lol now you stop that

Nov 15, 2023 04:18 AM #359

Zero bench points. Yikes

Nov 15, 2023 04:18 AM #360

We have zero bench points. Someones gonna foul out before this is over and we're gonna need some bench points

Nov 15, 2023 04:18 AM #361

lots of time step the D up get them to realize they talented - - yes - -BUT they still freshman

Nov 15, 2023 04:19 AM #362

I hope Kelly Oubre is feeling better ā¤

Nov 15, 2023 04:19 AM #363

Furph will step up I think

Nov 15, 2023 04:19 AM #364

Should be and 1

Nov 15, 2023 04:19 AM #365

Kj again

Nov 15, 2023 04:19 AM #366

Wow hunter is winning me over with these boards

Nov 15, 2023 04:20 AM #367

A stop here would be lovely

Nov 15, 2023 04:20 AM #368

šŸ‘

Nov 15, 2023 04:20 AM #369

Grind. Execute

Nov 15, 2023 04:20 AM #370

Nice DJ pass

Nov 15, 2023 04:20 AM #371

set a screen, big guy, that'd be easier

Nov 15, 2023 04:20 AM #372

Oh.my.goodness

Nov 15, 2023 04:21 AM #373

@nuleafjhawk You stayed up!!

Nov 15, 2023 04:21 AM #374

Who turned the heat up? Whew freshman bricks

Nov 15, 2023 04:21 AM #375

@nuleafjhawk hope your milk had a lil vodka :)

Nov 15, 2023 04:21 AM #376

Juando is sparked

Nov 15, 2023 04:21 AM #377

What’s KJ stand for Kansas Juicer!? He’s got them hyped with those dunks

Nov 15, 2023 04:21 AM #378

COUNT IT

Nov 15, 2023 04:22 AM #379

Yea, I’ll take that 2 pt lead!

Nov 15, 2023 04:22 AM #380

We won those 4 :)

Nov 15, 2023 04:22 AM #381

Flow is back

Nov 15, 2023 04:22 AM #382

Alright alright kev

Nov 15, 2023 04:22 AM #383

@FarmerJayhawk I quit drinking many moons ago, but games like this make me consider it. Lol

Nov 15, 2023 04:22 AM #384

Those freshmen legs are feeling heavy

Nov 15, 2023 04:22 AM #385

@approxinfinity said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

We won those 4 :)

Great call. What else you got, PowerBall #'s?

Nov 15, 2023 04:22 AM #386

Anyone thinks HD isn't a bad ass man, idk how to help you

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #387

Made up 10 points in 2.5 minutes. Granted, they were chucking bricks, but this is good.

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #388

HOLD ON - -CAN YOU FEEL THAT - - SMELL IT - - It's called old Mo - -think there might be a phog advisory

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #389

@nuleafjhawk ha! Good for you, doing these sober would be a trip

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #390

KJ really is built like a NFL defensive end

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #391

@wissox I hope I don't regret it!

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #392

We are winning it all!!!! Don’t care what you doubters and haters think you all don’t know ball

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #393

Kev flirting with triple double. Hunter with 20 and 16

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #394

@nuleafjhawk You won't!!

Nov 15, 2023 04:23 AM #395

their last two 3 point attempts have been air balls

Nov 15, 2023 04:24 AM #396

@jayballer67 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

HOLD ON - -CAN YOU FEEL THAT - - SMELL IT - - It's called old Mo - -think there might be a phog advisory

Post of the 2023 season so far

Phog advisory…just str8 nasty right there @jayballer67

Nov 15, 2023 04:24 AM #397

@rcjhdraft said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

KJ really is built like a NFL defensive end

hands like a tight end though. He'd be good on the football field.

Nov 15, 2023 04:24 AM #398

@cragarhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Anyone thinks HD isn't a bad ass man, idk how to help you

He’s getting absolutely mugged under the basket.

Nov 15, 2023 04:24 AM #399

Hunter has 16 rebounds with 11 minuttes still to go

Nov 15, 2023 04:25 AM #400

@approxinfinity said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

We won those 4 :)

Dominated…dare I say our veterans playing better

Bill advising they are missing shots they made first half Aka we are getting lucky

Nov 15, 2023 04:25 AM #401

I'm not sure what Bill was saying

Nov 15, 2023 04:26 AM #402

@benshawks08 he better get used to it

Nov 15, 2023 04:26 AM #403

it wasn't that

Nov 15, 2023 04:26 AM #404

No call on our end, touch fall on theirs.

Nov 15, 2023 04:26 AM #405

Wow furphy move ur feet man

Nov 15, 2023 04:27 AM #406

18 assists on 22 makes.

Nov 15, 2023 04:27 AM #407

@wissox Okay now I’m seeing it

Nov 15, 2023 04:27 AM #408

@DanR he said "is Taylor Swift here?"

Nov 15, 2023 04:27 AM #409

Still 10 minutes left!

Nov 15, 2023 04:27 AM #410

Dilly Dilly

Nov 15, 2023 04:28 AM #411

Go to ball hard!

Nov 15, 2023 04:28 AM #412

Continuation!!

Nov 15, 2023 04:28 AM #413

Fouls going our way finally

Nov 15, 2023 04:28 AM #414

@Zabudda Lane plugged up with the bigs preventing drives? Not many unassisted fast breaks. High assist to basket made ratio can be good or bad I guess.

Nov 15, 2023 04:29 AM #415

Don't let up here kids

Nov 15, 2023 04:29 AM #416

KY is looking a little tired. Our bench has provided rest, and that's about it.

Nov 15, 2023 04:29 AM #417

Mitchell & Dillingham both 4 fouls

Nov 15, 2023 04:29 AM #418

Love that kick out then skip pass to baseline

Nov 15, 2023 04:29 AM #419

All day

Nov 15, 2023 04:29 AM #420

@DanR Bench still zero points

Nov 15, 2023 04:29 AM #421

@jayballer67 Drive at them and send ā€˜em to the bench!

Nov 15, 2023 04:30 AM #422

There you go

Nov 15, 2023 04:31 AM #423

Oh that was a nice feed

Nov 15, 2023 04:31 AM #424

Beautiful

Nov 15, 2023 04:31 AM #425

That shepherd kid can shoot it

Nov 15, 2023 04:31 AM #426

We going to get to our average of 99 tonight?

Nov 15, 2023 04:31 AM #427

Mitchell only has three fouls

Nov 15, 2023 04:32 AM #428

Kevin has four fouls

Nov 15, 2023 04:32 AM #429

Drat

Nov 15, 2023 04:32 AM #430

Wooooow

Nov 15, 2023 04:32 AM #431

Shoot

Nov 15, 2023 04:33 AM #432

@jayballer67 Does he have that many points?

Nov 15, 2023 04:33 AM #433

Kev is getting jobbed on rebounds

Nov 15, 2023 04:33 AM #434

Not a good foul there

Nov 15, 2023 04:33 AM #435

Kevin ā€œnot a foul man, fuck, come on!ā€ Lol. Time to walk the line.

Nov 15, 2023 04:34 AM #436

I'm getting to dam old when it comes down to these one possession ball games. - -Gonna have to check my pace maker lol

Nov 15, 2023 04:34 AM #437

Rockem’ sockem’ the rest of the way.

Nov 15, 2023 04:35 AM #438

@approxinfinity I thought he was yelling at one of his teammates?

Nov 15, 2023 04:35 AM #439

@nuleafjhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@jayballer67 Does he have that many points?

who Hunter ?

Nov 15, 2023 04:35 AM #440

Kevin

Nov 15, 2023 04:35 AM #441

Hunter didn’t run the floor

Nov 15, 2023 04:35 AM #442

@wissox oh. Thought he said
ā€œNot a foulā€

Nov 15, 2023 04:35 AM #443

Elmarko?

Nov 15, 2023 04:36 AM #444

@jayballer67 I messed that post up. It was supposed to be a reply to you saying Kevin has 4 fouls

Nov 15, 2023 04:36 AM #445

Kj da man yet again

Nov 15, 2023 04:36 AM #446

That’ll play

Nov 15, 2023 04:37 AM #447

Good D parker. Keep it up

Nov 15, 2023 04:37 AM #448

poor time to have Hunter on the Bench

Nov 15, 2023 04:37 AM #449

Brutal

Nov 15, 2023 04:38 AM #450

weird not seeing more screens in our offense

Nov 15, 2023 04:38 AM #451

Go K Blue go Big U

Nov 15, 2023 04:38 AM #452

Juan another lazy @$$ turnover

I’m
Tired of his weak @$$ ball handling crap

He’s Effin soft with the ball!

Nov 15, 2023 04:38 AM #453

Awful lineup Self!

Nov 15, 2023 04:38 AM #454

Nick is quiet again. Wish he’d get on track.

Nov 15, 2023 04:39 AM #455

No matter what happens tonight, I guarantee Kensucky loses their next game by 15.

Nov 15, 2023 04:39 AM #456

@dylans

Seems completely lost at this level

Nov 15, 2023 04:39 AM #457

@dylans why is it taking this long?

Nov 15, 2023 04:39 AM #458

@nuleafjhawk they aren’t a top 10 team which also says stuff about us

Nov 15, 2023 04:40 AM #459

Oh man kj is such a project shooting

Nov 15, 2023 04:40 AM #460

4 missed freebies killing us

Nov 15, 2023 04:40 AM #461

KJ ha just got to start making dam free throws. those are points the other team is just GIVING YOU DDAMMIT

Nov 15, 2023 04:40 AM #462

Dang kj, gotta make at least 1

Nov 15, 2023 04:40 AM #463

Time to come back again.

Nov 15, 2023 04:40 AM #464

@BeddieKU23 we’ve missed half id guard without looking

They are probably 70-80%

Nov 15, 2023 04:40 AM #465

Elmarko not ready for primetime.

Nov 15, 2023 04:40 AM #466

Sit Jackson

Nov 15, 2023 04:41 AM #467

@bskeet

I think you can lump the whole bench into it

Nov 15, 2023 04:41 AM #468

Probably not the best way to keep the ball in front of you. But ya...

Nov 15, 2023 04:41 AM #469

Reed right back Elmarko

Furphy was in when we made the run

Bill u even watching what lineups work???

Nov 15, 2023 04:41 AM #470

not f - - - - brutal

Nov 15, 2023 04:41 AM #471

@RockChalkinTexas said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@dylans why is it taking this long?

I’m concerned the answer is that he is an evaluation miss.

Nov 15, 2023 04:41 AM #472

@StLJhawk It’s bad when we beg to make just 50%

Nov 15, 2023 04:42 AM #473

how can we miss fricken lay up

Nov 15, 2023 04:42 AM #474

Thanks KJ

Nov 15, 2023 04:43 AM #475

MAKE A LAYUP

Nov 15, 2023 04:43 AM #476

Jackson has hit his FT

Nov 15, 2023 04:43 AM #477

ew can't complete a three point play to save our soul. - three straight misses when we trying to come back

Nov 15, 2023 04:43 AM #478

Freebies gotdamn

Nov 15, 2023 04:43 AM #479

Elmarko may not be quite ready but there is zero fear.

Nov 15, 2023 04:43 AM #480

Get a stop

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #481

The lineup after we made our run where uk went back up 6-8 is on Bill

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #482

Oh wow, horrible.

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #483

Bad call

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #484

Wow

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #485

Lol

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #486

That's so bad

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #487

Bet they make both while we are 1/2 if lucky

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #488

Jay piss off man

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #489

Jay Bilas is full of crap tonight

Nov 15, 2023 04:44 AM #490

Bilas???

Nov 15, 2023 04:45 AM #491

Bilas is out of his damn mind

Nov 15, 2023 04:45 AM #492

Well guys

Nov 15, 2023 04:45 AM #493

Wow Jackson cannot shoot

Nov 15, 2023 04:45 AM #494

@nuleafjhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Bilas is out of his damn mind

you can say that again

Nov 15, 2023 04:45 AM #495

Wellps
Timberlake in for KJ?

Nov 15, 2023 04:45 AM #496

Don't know why dajuan took forever to get that ball to elmarko

Nov 15, 2023 04:45 AM #497

KJ 8-11 shooting for 16 points. No free throws. No threes. Many dunks. Gonna miss ya

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #498

@jayballer67 Bilas is out of his damn mind

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #499

Bill is pissed

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #500

@BeddieKU23 Furphy can

Hey we made the 16-2 run while he played

Glad he’s uh uh uh on the bench right now

Bill favoring practice over who’s playing the best under the bright lights is asinine

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #501

Officials eager to make this game go one way.

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #502

@dylans

Doke lite

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #503

gotta make that Elmarko

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #504

Well that's not probably not conducive

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #505

I like Bilas but I have zero clue what he's talking about.

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #506

Bill looked at his bench with a strange look. Lol

Nov 15, 2023 04:46 AM #507

@StLJhawk should look inward at his lineups and watch what works

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #508

@wissox He doesn't either

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #509

I may never go to Wendy's again. Their ads amount to aversion therapy.

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #510

@wissox said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

I like Bilas but I have zero clue what he's talking about.

You could see daylight between them. Bad take by Jay.

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #511

@nuleafjhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@jayballer67 Bilas is out of his damn mind

KJ straight up -now fricken foul - just brutal

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #512

No Jamari?

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #513

I had to turn the sound off about 3 minutes ago

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #514

@approxinfinity Furphy and Braun

Braun gonna hit a big 4 these final 4 minutes

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #515

Gonna be hard now we gonna be down 6

Nov 15, 2023 04:47 AM #516

@RockChalkinTexas Doesn’t have bill’s trust yet is a better shooter and better athlete than Timberlake

Nov 15, 2023 04:48 AM #517

we got this if we don't play stupid

Nov 15, 2023 04:48 AM #518

I missed 2 good hours of sleep

Nov 15, 2023 04:48 AM #519

Sciambi sucks

Nov 15, 2023 04:48 AM #520

They have us beat. But it was really their superior effort in the middle 15 min of this game. Plain and simple

Nov 15, 2023 04:48 AM #521

Harris again

Nov 15, 2023 04:48 AM #522

80 points with 3:30 left

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 AM #523

JUAN

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 AM #524

Dajuan fn money

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 AM #525

Harris is the DaMan

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 AM #526

J u a n

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 AM #527

Harris - Harris

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 AM #528

@nuleafjhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

I missed 2 good hours of sleep

This time change has me so messed up. I hate this one. Now I’m up until 1:30. My bed time is midnight lol

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 AM #529

Wowwwwwww

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 AM #530

We can't play D anymore because we can't even breath on D

Nov 15, 2023 04:50 AM #531

Now Elmarko in…bill you’re crazy

Juan can’t guard but dude this J!!!

Nov 15, 2023 04:50 AM #532

Never say die

Nov 15, 2023 04:50 AM #533

Got lucky Juan

Nov 15, 2023 04:50 AM #534

McDowell now

Nov 15, 2023 04:50 AM #535

@RockChalkinTexas loose handles man

Nov 15, 2023 04:50 AM #536

Juando's been working on that set shot all off season

Nov 15, 2023 04:51 AM #537

DJ!

Nov 15, 2023 04:51 AM #538

Bill’s an idiot

No McDowell and now crunch time he’s in

Nov 15, 2023 04:51 AM #539

@kuballin10 he’s in lol

Nov 15, 2023 04:51 AM #540

@dylans Lord have mercy! I usually go to bed around 9:30 Central time. Been in Vegas for a few days so I'm really messed up

Nov 15, 2023 04:51 AM #541

No furphy but Timberlake

Just asinine

Nov 15, 2023 04:51 AM #542

@FarmerJayhawk who's the idiot

Nov 15, 2023 04:51 AM #543

Dajuan just hit that too

Nov 15, 2023 04:51 AM #544

@kuballin10 He's not the idiot

Nov 15, 2023 04:52 AM #545

Bilas is a douche

Nov 15, 2023 04:52 AM #546

Not always but tonight.

Nov 15, 2023 04:52 AM #547

This Harris kid might be a gamer.

Nov 15, 2023 04:52 AM #548

@wissox His lineups after our run are crazy!

McDowell hasn’t played all game

Furphy behind Timberlake who couldn’t guard you or me!

I’d be in his ear as an asst coach

Nov 15, 2023 04:53 AM #549

@bskeet I mean he argues for an adams foul and not one there when the guy is going for the takedown on dickinson

Nov 15, 2023 04:53 AM #550

@bskeet used to love him but he’s becoming insufferable towards Duke

Nov 15, 2023 04:53 AM #551

Goal tending before the foul. Edit - nope

Nov 15, 2023 04:53 AM #552

these refs

Nov 15, 2023 04:54 AM #553

Timberlake beat off dribble

Bill WHAT are you watching!!!!?!?!?

No furphy is comical

Nov 15, 2023 04:54 AM #554

WOW

Nov 15, 2023 04:54 AM #555

I'd like to incidentally contact Bilas

Nov 15, 2023 04:54 AM #556

If you want to talk about trust, McDowell in to GUARD REEVES

Nov 15, 2023 04:54 AM #557

@benshawks08

Could also be necessity

Nov 15, 2023 04:55 AM #558

hunter fouled him with his nose!

Nov 15, 2023 04:55 AM #559

DONG

Nov 15, 2023 04:55 AM #560

Justice

Nov 15, 2023 04:55 AM #561

Kev could have fouled out there

Nov 15, 2023 04:55 AM #562

It’s like one of those clinking ball things on at therapist desk. Whack whack

Nov 15, 2023 04:55 AM #563

Lol. BILAS. At least try not to make it obvious ya fuckin idiot

Nov 15, 2023 04:55 AM #564

@benshawks08 But can’t play all game

Bill again is out of his mind whether we win or lose

Needs to explain them

Nov 15, 2023 04:55 AM #565

HUNTER

Nov 15, 2023 04:56 AM #566

Wow that was a big boy basket

Nov 15, 2023 04:56 AM #567

Hunting Hunter

Nov 15, 2023 04:56 AM #568

I feel like I'm going to like this Dickinson fellow...

Nov 15, 2023 04:56 AM #569

Let’s ice this sucker

Nov 15, 2023 04:57 AM #570

Dickenson: worth the $$$$

Nov 15, 2023 04:57 AM #571

@nuleafjhawk im shocked how he has dominated. I mean maybe it’s partially the matchup but what a beast performance

Nov 15, 2023 04:57 AM #572

Kamari better get legit run next game

Furphy as well unless he’s hurt because

Timberlake should be the 9th man

Nov 15, 2023 04:57 AM #573

I’m sure I will be frustrated with him. But 20/21 is hard to complain about

Nov 15, 2023 04:57 AM #574

Playing through hunter works. Much better in how they attacked the d this half. So much more movement

Nov 15, 2023 04:57 AM #575

Sick bucket by Hunter. Thought he was going to kick it out LOL

Nov 15, 2023 04:57 AM #576

Win or lose this dolt is going to argue to the end that Self is an idiot and that Harris can't play.

Nov 15, 2023 04:57 AM #577

@approxinfinity we’ve had bigs who have struggled in these types of matchups. Nice to see him get his for sure.

Nov 15, 2023 04:58 AM #578

Offensive rebounds by UK somehow woke up my wife in the next room.

Nov 15, 2023 04:58 AM #579

HD is a bad man. Anyone seen a big man performance here like that since Nick Collison? I'm listening

Nov 15, 2023 04:58 AM #580

@cragarhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

HD is a bad man. Anyone seen a big man performance here like that since Nick Collison? I'm listening

Big Dave in his last game was pretty good

Nov 15, 2023 04:58 AM #581

Worth staying up for

Nov 15, 2023 04:58 AM #582

@cragarhawk

Certainly someone who rises to the occasion

Nov 15, 2023 04:58 AM #583

Kev needs one more rb for a triple double

Nov 15, 2023 04:59 AM #584

TRob had some great games

Nov 15, 2023 04:59 AM #585

@DanR but not that good

Nov 15, 2023 04:59 AM #586

Watch Shepherd

Nov 15, 2023 05:00 AM #587

In May, I was hiking through Zion National Park and some guy in a Michigan sweatshirt said "you're going to love Dickinson"

I didn't know what he meant until I realized I was wearing a KU hoodie

Nov 15, 2023 05:00 AM #588

McDowell might not get much late run after that.

Nov 15, 2023 05:00 AM #589

Hated that timeout call.

Nov 15, 2023 05:00 AM #590

Hunter seems surrounded by the 7 three footers Doris mentioned

Nov 15, 2023 05:00 AM #591

@benshawks08

Did defend okay but yeah not good poise there

Nov 15, 2023 05:00 AM #592

D up

Nov 15, 2023 05:01 AM #593

No foul

Nov 15, 2023 05:01 AM #594

@BeddieKU23 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@benshawks08

Did defend okay but yeah not good poise there

He’s helped off of reeves a bit much for my liking when his only goal should be preventing that dude from shooting a three

Nov 15, 2023 05:01 AM #595

Garbage. The ball should be live until it misses.

Nov 15, 2023 05:02 AM #596

They listened to me

Nov 15, 2023 05:02 AM #597

Coach Cal!

Nov 15, 2023 05:02 AM #598

@wissox as they should

Nov 15, 2023 05:02 AM #599

Free throw practice.

Nov 15, 2023 05:02 AM #600

Playing free and instinctual there.

Nov 15, 2023 05:02 AM #601

Big FT

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #602

RCJH #BIBS

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #603

Boom

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #604

Make the FT please,

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #605

I actually enjoyed watching this Kentucky team play.

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #606

Big DUB

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #607

Love our new Jamari

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #608

Triple double Kevin

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #609

YAY US!

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 AM #610

What a win

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #611

Goodnight Jayhawk buddies!

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #612

Live by the 3 die by the three.

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #613

Good win. OUr Bench needs to grow up!

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #614

How about those Jayhawks huh

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #615

@nuleafjhawk
great to have you

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #616

Tough win. Great win

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #617

Was that Harris kid any good?

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #618

@approxinfinity Got it on the last shot!

Nov 15, 2023 05:04 AM #619

Not pretty. But it shouldn't probably be. Also if we could for the love of God even play 35 of 40 minutes just one damn time in my life

Nov 15, 2023 05:05 AM #620

@benshawks08 🄰

Nov 15, 2023 05:05 AM #621

Hunter, Juan, Kevin, KJ

Nov 15, 2023 05:05 AM #622

@Zabudda said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Hunter, Juan, Kevin, KJ

Sometimes all you need is the best 4 on the floor.

Nov 15, 2023 05:05 AM #623

Whew, that was something. Good guys win again!

Nov 15, 2023 05:06 AM #624

Hunter!

Nov 15, 2023 05:06 AM #625

Holly loved KU when we treated her with compassion during her cancer.

Nov 15, 2023 05:06 AM #626

Juan and Hunter.

Hunter's such a troll and it's enjoyable when he's on our team

Nov 15, 2023 05:06 AM #627

Love Holly! I'm not happy about our D, but that will get a lot better.

Nov 15, 2023 05:06 AM #628

Hunter loves saying Rock Chalk!🄰

Nov 15, 2023 05:07 AM #629

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Juan and Hunter.

Hunter's such a troll and it's enjoyable when he's on our team

He can sure dish it!

Nov 15, 2023 05:07 AM #630

Can't believe we survived at the end with Timberlake on the floor

Nov 15, 2023 05:07 AM #631

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Juan and Hunter.

Hunter's such a troll and it's enjoyable when he's on our team

ā€œWhen you have the most wins in ncaa history….ā€ Lol.
Well played.

Nov 15, 2023 05:07 AM #632

Good win. Lots to work on. But as one great said, we good

Nov 15, 2023 05:07 AM #633

Dejuan with the quietest most overshadowed 20 points ever

Nov 15, 2023 05:08 AM #634

@benshawks08

Career best efforts. I love when he gets aggressive. He can impact the game by driving and setting up his shot at times

Nov 15, 2023 05:09 AM #635

ESPN box score crediting McCullar with the Triple Double!! TV didn't even notice it!!

Nov 15, 2023 05:09 AM #636

Outscored them by 12 in the 2nd half. Impressed by UK frosh but do not feel sorry for them.

Nov 15, 2023 05:09 AM #637

Put the game on mute in the 2nd half. I got tired of Jay Bilas' boot licking.

There hasn't been a foul called that he wasn't a fan of.

Nov 15, 2023 05:09 AM #638

CS has said for 2 years nobody wants to go head to head with DeJaun in practice. I love when we get to see it in game. But even when we don't, he plays it how it's best for the team. You can't replace that

Nov 15, 2023 05:10 AM #639

Night bucketeters!
See you Monday on my birthday!!

Nov 15, 2023 05:10 AM #640

@bskeet said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Dejuan with the quietest most overshadowed 20 points ever

shouldn't be overshadowed...brought the team back from dead down 6

Nov 15, 2023 05:10 AM #641

McDowell has to play off the bench some. Way to hit those free throws

Nov 15, 2023 05:10 AM #642

@RockChalkinTexas Night!

Nov 15, 2023 05:11 AM #643

@jayhawks2010 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

McDowell has to play off the bench some. Way to hit those free throws

He’s gonna earn a lot of run

Nov 15, 2023 05:11 AM #644

I don't want to hear ANYONE talkin smack on Juando anymore this year - - PERIOD 5-5 from the three - 23 points. People need to realize he is a total pg, he dishes the dimes when that's what it's calling for and the kid CAN SCORE if in doubt - -re watch this game. -- - McCullar triple double. - -Dejuan is the REAL DEAL

Nov 15, 2023 05:11 AM #645

@jayhawks2010

And got that rebound to give him the chance.

Nov 15, 2023 05:12 AM #646

@FarmerJayhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@jayhawks2010 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

McDowell has to play off the bench some. Way to hit those free throws

He’s gonna earn a lot of run

clutch - -haadn't played a lick -comes in hits 2 huge clutch free throws - -kids a game - good 4 year player for us

Nov 15, 2023 05:12 AM #647

Bad day for da BIG. Illinois loses, Wisconsin loses, Iowa loses, MSU loses, and its biggest star leads KU to a stirring victory.

Nov 15, 2023 05:13 AM #648

@rcjhdraft said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@bskeet said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Dejuan with the quietest most overshadowed 20 points ever

shouldn't be overshadowed...brought the team back from dead down 6

23 points- -5-5 from the three , not sure how many asists

Nov 15, 2023 05:13 AM #649

Just think how good Juan would be if he was actually good instead of being so bad. Where's the idiot now?

Nov 15, 2023 05:14 AM #650

@jayballer67 7 assists

Nov 15, 2023 05:14 AM #651

How am I supposed to sleep after that. Damn

Nov 15, 2023 05:14 AM #652

@mayjay I'm still here!

Nov 15, 2023 05:14 AM #653

Harris gets on the national stage and kills it!!!

Nov 15, 2023 05:15 AM #654

@wissox Never volunteer. But you aren't eligible for this one.

Nov 15, 2023 05:15 AM #655

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Put the game on mute in the 2nd half. I got tired of Jay Bilas' boot licking.

There hasn't been a foul called that he wasn't a fan of.

I had them down and listened to Hanni and Gurly most the game-- Bilas was ridiculous tonight -I think usually he is pretty good - -not tonight though

Nov 15, 2023 05:15 AM #656

Was Bilas an ass clown tonite or what? I usually don't mind him unless he's covering Duke. Not so much today

Nov 15, 2023 05:15 AM #657

@wissox said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@jayballer67 7 assists

oh ok , thanks buddy

Nov 15, 2023 05:16 AM #658

@wissox Self and Harris won us this game

Harris was 5/5 and on fire

He turned it over like a freaking d2 player for a 6th year guard he was bad in that aspect

Bill’s lineups didn’t make sense as I’ve pointed out countless times (the second half ones)

How can McDowell not get any run but the last two minutes. He couldn’t have helped the team earlier?

Furphy guards and rebounds and D at least has to guard him on the perimeter…we come back and he sits for TIMBERLAKE no less

Nov 15, 2023 05:17 AM #659

@jayhawks2010 only dude who could hit both besides Hunter

Nov 15, 2023 05:17 AM #660

Bilas must be worried about a KU - Duke matchup

Nov 15, 2023 05:17 AM #661

@RockChalkinTexas said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Night bucketeters!
See you Monday on my birthday!!

Dang! KU isn’t throwing a game for my bday on Friday. Bummed. šŸ˜

Nov 15, 2023 05:18 AM #662

@mayjay said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Just think how good Juan would be if he was actually good instead of being so bad. Where's the idiot now?

ummmm we won -- - I think he ran REAL QUICK - he is constant sunshine

Nov 15, 2023 05:18 AM #663

Kev playing with 4 fouls for last 6 minutes and not fouling out was big.

Nov 15, 2023 05:18 AM #664

@BeddieKU23 THIS IS ALL IM ASKING FOR

GO BE FRANK AND ATTACK FOR LAYUPS OR DIMES

HIT OPEN THREES TEAMS DONT GUARD U

He determines how far we go

Turnover wise he was bad Juan BUT BOY DID HE PUT THE CAPE ON OFFENSIVELY AND COULDNT MISS!

Nov 15, 2023 05:19 AM #665

@FarmerJayhawk U sure?

Self won’t play him next game cause that’s how he rolls.

Get random crunch time minutes and we don’t see him until early December against some bad school

Nov 15, 2023 05:19 AM #666

We hit 6 three's - where they come from ? - - Dejuan FIVE OF THEM - - Hunter the other - who would of thought - -Mccullar had none - -- Timberlake didn't have any - - Jackson zero -- and we won - -Juan FIVE ! ! !

Nov 15, 2023 05:21 AM #667

@approxinfinity This aged well. šŸ˜„

Nov 15, 2023 05:21 AM #668

Kj shooting needs work but man does he score the ball effortlessly around the hoop. He's a dependable 3rd scorer and it's pretty amazing how athletic he is.

Nov 15, 2023 05:21 AM #669

@kuballin10 yep, he guards. That’s an auto play with Self. And we play Chaminade lol. It’s gonna be walk on time the last 8

Nov 15, 2023 05:21 AM #670

Nick is highly unimpressive so far. But I'm hoping he finds his stride here... alla Remy Martin style

Nov 15, 2023 05:22 AM #671

Gonna go dream jayhawk dreams...

Nov 15, 2023 05:22 AM #672

@cragarhawk

Needs to see the ball go in.

Nov 15, 2023 05:24 AM #673

Self's ideal lineup is 5 Jimmy Butlers so McDowell has a good sporting chance

Nov 15, 2023 05:25 AM #674

Really wish elmarko attacked the rim more

Nov 15, 2023 05:26 AM #675

Anybody notice Self is much calmer?

Nov 15, 2023 05:26 AM #676

@wissox said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Bad day for da BIG. Illinois loses, Wisconsin loses, Iowa loses, MSU loses, and its biggest star leads KU to a stirring victory.

Ouch… well played!

Nov 15, 2023 05:26 AM #677

@FarmerJayhawk It wasn’t an auto play for 38 minutes though lol

Dude thinks Timberlake is better but than we claim self plays who can guard…which is it cause this doesn’t add uo

Nov 15, 2023 05:27 AM #678

Well, heck. I’m overseas and 6 hours ahead. Lost a LOT of sleep tonight, but well worth it. Couldn’t watch so I’ll have to find it when we return!

Nov 15, 2023 05:28 AM #679

@cragarhawk That ain’t happening brotha

Juan
Furphy
Kev
Kj
Hunter

Jamari
Elmarko
Braun

That should be the 8 with some Timberlake

Nov 15, 2023 05:30 AM #680

Going to Rupp Rafters after Kentucky loses is like eating at McDonalds. It feels good going down but there's incredible guilt and shame.

Nov 15, 2023 05:31 AM #681

@kuballin10 well. I hear ya. But it's a full season pass. And we get the ride. And honestly don't know what's happening and what isn't til we see it or don't. I'm willing to be surprised

Nov 15, 2023 05:32 AM #682

@kuballin10 yeah it’s also November 14. Bill is giving Nick every chance to break out of his funk. Someone on this board once told me that the best scorers are the best players and Nicks career average is pretty high so idk maybe he’s giving that a go for awhile here

Nov 15, 2023 05:34 AM #683

Kevin is the first triple dble at KU?

Nov 15, 2023 05:35 AM #684

@rcjhdraft It’s what he does best but he isn’t confident in it right now and not playing freely

Nov 15, 2023 05:35 AM #685

@FarmerJayhawk haha well played!

Nick can’t score at this level from what I’ve seen but if he was Reed Sheppard like or Cam Spencer I’d shut up

Spencer is the biggest whiff

Nov 15, 2023 05:37 AM #686

Kevin’s first maybe

Nov 15, 2023 05:40 AM #687

Check espn

Nov 15, 2023 05:40 AM #688

@kuballin10 no and tbh I was more bearish on Nick than almost anyone. And bullish on Jamari. He’s going to do a lot of really good things here

The timing on Spencer was always going to be really tough. Went in late so we didn’t have a concrete role to offer. In retrospect we should’ve never taken Morris and gone after other options.

Nov 15, 2023 05:45 AM #689

@Crimsonorblue22 Withey in the tourney - points, boards & blocks

Nov 15, 2023 05:46 AM #690

@FarmerJayhawk I was too so after watching this it’s clear he won’t be what I’d expected

Man that’s on Self and if we could have had Cam play the 2….geez hand us the title

Nov 15, 2023 05:46 AM #691

@Crimsonorblue22 5th player with a triple double at KU. - Don’t forget Cole Aldrich in the tourney! I don’t think blocks were an official stat when Wilt played.

BH Born. And Maybe Collison.

ESPN knows less about KU than I do. JK Lol

Nov 15, 2023 05:50 AM #692

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Nov 15, 2023 05:50 AM #693

Checked the box score, couldn't believe we end up shooting the ball as well as we did right at 48 % for the game. --- 22 assists - shot better from the three believe it or not, but they shot a lot more three's also. shot well from the line. - just proud of the fight of these guys

Nov 15, 2023 05:50 AM #694

What I love tho. CS having fun coaching this team. Even when we didn't look good. He was smiling and enjoying himself. Soaking up the atmosphere. Letting the team find their identity to an extent. They need to be tested in pressure situations. Nobody knows this better than he

Nov 15, 2023 05:51 AM #695

@kuballin10 impossible to say if that ever would’ve been a possibility but Morris was definitely a huge whiff. Ah well our 8 (will be 9) are what we have

Nov 15, 2023 05:53 AM #696

Looks like we have three studs and a fourth very athletic dude (not to mention a HOF coach). If anyone on the bench emerges, we are a solid contender. If not, we will be vulnerable to top 25 teams.

The balance alone makes this team better than last year’s.

Maui will be interesting.

Nov 15, 2023 05:55 AM #697

@tundrahok I think they meant assists instead of boards? They did say traditional triple dble.

Nov 15, 2023 06:07 AM #698

@Crimsonorblue22 Sorry, I thought you were asking if Kevin's was the first triple-double by a KU player. Blocks didn't become official stats until 1985, so Aldrich had the first certified triple-double by a KU player in 2009 (with apologies to Wilt and Born, at least). Withey's was in 2012. Have we had any since then? I don't remember any. Maybe Kevin is the first with assists? Pretty cool, regardless.

Nov 15, 2023 06:10 AM #699

@tundrahok yes to both! First with assists and only the third all time.

Nov 15, 2023 06:22 AM #700

Pretty cool list of players! Thx, guys. That's a pretty dang big deal! 🤩

Nov 15, 2023 06:41 AM #701

After Reeves decided to engage Dajuan with a little cocky crap we outscored them by 17

Nov 15, 2023 09:12 AM #702

Well, got home late from an out of town trip, so had to DVR the game. Zzz.

I sure as hell thought this was gonna be a sky is again falling note. Surprise, surprise! :)

Happy for the win, but sure as hell did some cussing along the way.

The Kentucky players sure looked like top tier athletes. Not all, but most. We had a very hard time covering the 3 pt line. Another poster said something earlier that I was also wondering about…why were we doubling and trying to recover to the typically wide open Kentucky shooters? Odd coaching when Kentucky had no big of concern. That seemed the main problem to me for awhile.

I guess the big question is how much more leash does Timberlake get?

And wholly F*ck! What a crazy choice to put McDowell in for the first time that late! Wow.

Nov 15, 2023 10:52 AM #703

@Crimsonorblue22 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Anybody notice Self is much calmer?

And Coach looks so much better physically. Hey, what was up with the BS comment Calipari made to Coach during the half court interview at the start of the game about 2 championship games? It seemed to me Cal was trying to take a shot at Coach and Coach seemed surprised or unprepared for Cal's comment.

Nov 15, 2023 11:28 AM #704

I could look at Hunter's line in the box score all day. What a game. But, I'm drawn to the line of KU's Ironman, Mr. "I'll shoot when the team needs it." Juan played 38 min, went 5/6 from 3 and scored 23 frickin pts when KU need it.

Nov 15, 2023 12:45 PM #705

This was quite the thread.

Nov 15, 2023 01:03 PM #706

Does KU not have the conditioning or the will to defend hard in the first halves of games? Kentucky took wide open 3s all first half, hitting 10. But, only made 2 3s in the second half. Why oh why is my team always down by several possessions at the half of big games? Like Coach Self, this shit is hard on my cardiovascular system.

Nov 15, 2023 02:21 PM #707

Wasn’t there some people on here bad mouthing Hunter before the year?

Nov 15, 2023 02:37 PM #708

@Woodrow yeah i totally was. He didn’t present himself well at Michigan at all. Good thing he made a very wise decision coming to KU where we transform thugs into princes.

Nov 15, 2023 02:38 PM #709

@Woodrow I badmouthed his character but also said at the same time he is a great player and I'm glad he's with us.

Nov 15, 2023 02:49 PM #710

@wissox I badmouthed everyone on the team when we gave up an 11-3 lead and got behind by, what?, 14 or so later on? Badmouthed them, their families, neighbors, pets, girlfriends, pretty much everyone they know.

Nov 15, 2023 03:18 PM #711

@tundrahok said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@Crimsonorblue22 Sorry, I thought you were asking if Kevin's was the first triple-double by a KU player. Blocks didn't become official stats until 1985, so Aldrich had the first certified triple-double by a KU player in 2009 (with apologies to Wilt and Born, at least). Withey's was in 2012. Have we had any since then? I don't remember any. Maybe Kevin is the first with assists? Pretty cool, regardless.

Not official but Born did it in a championship game for goodness sake. 1st triple double at KU.

Kansas center B.H. Born recorded an unofficial triple-double in KU’s heartbreaking 69-68 loss to Indiana in the 1953 championship game when he totaled 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 blocks.

Wilt had one against Colorado in ā€˜57 (probably several more idk) 40pts 13 reb 12 blocks.

Cole Aldrich posted the first official triple-double in Kansas Basketball history with 13 points, 20 rebounds and 10 blocked shots against Dayton in the ncaa tournament

Kansas senior big man Withey went insane for the No. 10-ranked Jayhawks (nov ā€˜12), recording the second triple-double in school history with 16 points, 12 rebounds and a school-record 12 blocks in a 70-57 victory over San Jose State.

McCullar - 12pts 10 reb 10 assists. First triple double with assists I guess is the 1st people were talking about.

This all happened, just like the final four in 2018. Doesn’t matter if it’s official to a true KU fan.

Nov 15, 2023 03:18 PM #712

@stoptheflop game of runs. They could've driven all day. We had the early lead, we got to sped up and our wheels feel off. TO's! Bad shots!

Nov 15, 2023 03:20 PM #713

@Woodrow said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Wasn’t there some people on here bad mouthing Hunter before the year?

Did not notice, I was too worried about the resident rapist.

Nov 15, 2023 03:20 PM #714

Hunter always give credit to his teammates and Self! 🫶🄰

Nov 15, 2023 04:00 PM #715

@nuleafjhawk That's cold man. Their grannies? Their cats? Heartless......but necessary because who cares about those things? We are about victories so never ever feel bad about doing what it takes to light a fire.

Nov 15, 2023 04:11 PM #716

Read somewhere ripping off Juan's headband really po'd him off and lit his fire! Thought that was funny.

Nov 15, 2023 04:16 PM #717

@wissox Zackly!

Nov 15, 2023 04:41 PM #718

@stoptheflop said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@Crimsonorblue22 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Anybody notice Self is much calmer?

And Coach looks so much better physically. Hey, what was up with the BS comment Calipari made to Coach during the half court interview at the start of the game about 2 championship games? It seemed to me Cal was trying to take a shot at Coach and Coach seemed surprised or unprepared for Cal's comment.

IIRC, Holly said they had played in the champ before, and Cal said twice. Then Cal joked, "I won both of them didn't I?" and Self laughed and said something like "Defintely not!" I think it was all good natured.

Nov 15, 2023 04:49 PM #719

@Crimsonorblue22 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Hunter always give credit to his teammates and Self! 🫶🄰

He was very good post game. He's still himself but Self has definitely talked to him about the nonsense.

Nov 15, 2023 04:52 PM #720

Hunter has been fantastic as a Jayhawk on and off the court. Lucky to have him.

Nov 15, 2023 04:53 PM #721

Lots to learn from this game. Particularly some defensive notes.

Some guys will gain confidence from this. It remains to be seen if Juan becomes more of a scorer.

I'll say it again, but the balance of the top 3-4 is the thing that will make this team hard to beat. Those four have to stay out of foul trouble and healthy. Assuming they do, they will be a force for any team.

Nov 15, 2023 05:03 PM #722

@rockchalkjayhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Another poster said something earlier that I was also wondering about…why were we doubling and trying to recover to the typically wide open Kentucky shooters? Odd coaching when Kentucky had no big of concern. That seemed the main problem to me for awhile.

I would guess the doubling was to keep Hunter out of foul trouble and Bill wasn't as afraid of Kentucky's 3 point shooting.

Nov 15, 2023 05:07 PM #723

They weren't hitting at the beginning of the game. We got out of control!

Nov 15, 2023 05:09 PM #724

@mayjay said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@stoptheflop said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@Crimsonorblue22 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Anybody notice Self is much calmer?

And Coach looks so much better physically. Hey, what was up with the BS comment Calipari made to Coach during the half court interview at the start of the game about 2 championship games? It seemed to me Cal was trying to take a shot at Coach and Coach seemed surprised or unprepared for Cal's comment.

IIRC, Holly said they had played in the champ before, and Cal said twice. Then Cal joked, "I won both of them didn't I?" and Self laughed and said something like "Defintely not!" I think it was all good natured.

Ya Cal said I've won both Championships haven't I - - Coach sia uh uh NO you lucked into one of them lmao

Nov 15, 2023 05:12 PM #725

I have a question for anybody that might know. - -What is our record against Calipari now since he has been at Kentucky. I think we are doing fairly well against him aren't we ? - I know we beat him when he Coached at Memphis

Nov 15, 2023 05:19 PM #726

I will say this about Kentucky , they are going to be a force later this year to contend with , when they get their 7 footers to go with these other kids as they develop through the year - -they gonna be good. -they could have a legit chance to have run for a couple of years with the kids they got - - only one problem, sure Cal recruits top notch talent - -thing with that, all these kids think they are one and done and don't really stick around long enough to do that.

This is kind of one of the reasons I like Coach , he gets those players, really solid that's in the middle 20 rank maybe 30-even 40 type rank players, kids that's going to be here 2-3 years and they develop. Sprinkle in every now nd then that 5 star or high 4 - -makes a world of difference. Bill & staff does a really good job of developing players

Nov 15, 2023 05:44 PM #727

@dylans Good stuff. One of my favorite memories is the game Cole had against UNC during our championship run. He didn't contribute much in the championship game but helped us get there. I was a little disappointed in his NBA career, thought he was going to have a long run in the league, which he kind of did, but not as a dominant player.

Nov 15, 2023 05:46 PM #728

@jayballer67 They're tied 6-6 now after last night but that includes Memphis game as well.

Nov 15, 2023 05:55 PM #729

@wissox he made good money! Love that guy!

Nov 15, 2023 05:59 PM #730

@MR11 that wasn’t the case.

It was 10:37 in the first half and uk threw it in to mccullar’s man who was posting him

For some reason Hunter who was opposite went to double and kj was left playing 2 guys

Why Hunter is doubling when his guy is out on the wing isn’t smart basketball and why we double with our slow big man is another wth are we doing.

Nov 15, 2023 06:40 PM #731

@wissox said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@jayballer67 They're tied 6-6 now after last night but that includes Memphis game as well.

Oh ok thanks. I am off some I guess I thought since he was at Kentucky w had done better then that against him. - It's ok were still batting 500 against him then lol

Nov 15, 2023 06:53 PM #732

Woke up still very happy we pulled off that win.

Hunter was nutso awesome. Dajuan was very aggressive, which we’ve been waiting for. What a shooting night! But, no offense to Dajuan, but if he’s our main threat from deep, we got problems.

I think my boy Furphy will become a 3 pt threat this season. Form looks good. Elmarko didn’t look awful shooting it. KJ did! :) Dunno what Timberkake’s deal is. Does he just need to get used to big boy competition? If he can’t shoot, I see no purpose for him hitting the floor at all. Liability. I was high on his athleticism in highlight reels, but that’s not shining at the moment. Sorry, approx, but it pains me to watch McCullar shoot!

More Jamari! More Furphy!

Nov 15, 2023 07:05 PM #733

RE defense: Bill signed up for being a bad defensive team when he took Hunter. It is what it is and the entire 3 man combo of HD/KJ/PB will not be good defensively when you have two of them in the game. On the bright side we can and are doing super cool stuff offensively despite not having strong shooters.

Also bad is relative, Bill has lofty standards.

Nov 15, 2023 07:07 PM #734

I like lofty.

Nov 15, 2023 09:32 PM #735

Anyone know what Reeves said to DaJuan that lit the fire?

Nov 15, 2023 10:14 PM #736

@wissox Cole is my all-time favorite ex Jayhawk in Self era.

By the time Cole came to the league, 5 spot had evolved in that Bigs need to be able to score away from the basket and shoot at least a modest % on trey. Unfortunately, Cole lacked in this area and could not contribute.

Imagine if Shaq was in the league today? Could he survive?

Nov 15, 2023 11:21 PM #737

To answer the question on what to expect at the champions classic. I’m gonna say expect to win 89-84, Hunter has 20 plus points and rebounds, Kev probably goes for a triple double. You heard it here first folks.

Nov 15, 2023 11:39 PM #738

Watching the 2nd half again and goodness did KJ get screwed by some bad calls or what? Early in the 2nd half he has equal position with a blue shirt guy for a defensive rebound. Ref calls it on KJ, then of course the really really really bad call that Bilas pissed off all of Jayhawk Nation so much on. I felt bad for the kid. The call he fouled out on, not sure I remember it being too bad.

Nov 15, 2023 11:46 PM #739

@BShark KJ, Kev and Juan should be good defensively. Hunter can board really well and we just need that fifth spot to not suck.

3 and D from a long and athletic guard like mcdowell sounds good

Nov 15, 2023 11:47 PM #740

@wissox I did as well. What did you think of our comeback from say under 16 timeout to when we took the lead?

Furphy was on the floor but Bill must have really thought he sucked

The plus minus for Timberlake was atrocious and he shouldn’t be first guard off the bench

Nov 16, 2023 12:07 AM #741

Timberlake can go fly a kite for all I care

Nov 16, 2023 12:08 AM #742

It wasn't Furphy's night. Imagine a teenager, recently arrived from another country, on that stage. He seemed overwhelmed, and his stats reflect that (no points in 12 minutes), especially after what we saw in Allen. We know Self values experience, and I'm sure he thought his balding slow old guard could handle the pressure a bit better (mentally) than a kid who oozes talent but needs seasoning. Furphy will get there.

Nov 16, 2023 01:06 AM #743

@wissox

Agree some bad fouls called on him that were very questionable. He does seem to get into foul trouble and was hoping he'd improve on that this year

Nov 16, 2023 01:09 AM #744

@tundrahok

It also appeared that the matchup wasn't ideal for him either due to Kentucky having a bunch of guards. He couldn't defend their speed and it was noticeable. Looked sped up otherwise. He will get there

Nov 16, 2023 02:58 AM #745

@kuballin10 You ought to just go apply for the job. Your non stop weak takes on Bill Self and DaJuan Harris are ruining what should be a fun time and season for this team.

Nov 16, 2023 03:22 AM #746

Lay off Timberlake guys… Yeesh - give him a chance for god sakes. There will be games where he will pour in 3’s, hit clutch shots, make big time pressure free throws.. you wait and see.

Nov 16, 2023 03:32 AM #747

I think Timberlake and furphy battle for the first guard off the bench bc we do need someone who can provide the scoring punch. Timberlake hasn’t been great so far but he has to have a chance for a little longer. Which ever guard doesn’t win that spot needs to be behind McDowell. We can’t play furphy and Timberlake combo that much against good teams. It is too much of a drop in speed. We need a second guard to be athletic play good defense etc. I also think McDowell can be like Garret and against a lot of matchups he could fill some Adam back up min at the 4 bc we can’t really count on Braun to be that guy.

Nov 16, 2023 03:32 AM #748

Braun needs to be center back up min that’s it

Nov 16, 2023 03:43 AM #749

@Bosthawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

Lay off Timberlake guys… Yeesh - give him a chance for god sakes. There will be games where he will pour in 3’s, hit clutch shots, make big time pressure free throws.. you wait and see.

Ya, I'm not giving up on him already 3 games into the Season. I do think in time he might be ok. - It's a big jump coming from a School where you was THE MAN to a Major P-5 where your coming off the bench and expected to drain 3's right off the bat. - -I think it's a lot of a confidence thing right now - - he just needs to see a few fall , he gets some of those go down, I think he can still be productive and help this team.

Nov 16, 2023 03:45 AM #750

@wissox said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@kuballin10 You ought to just go apply for the job. Your non stop weak takes on Bill Self and DaJuan Harris are ruining what should be a fun time and season for this team.

You might as wel save your breathe, not going to change anything with him. I don't think I have heard two good things come out thatt mouth since he has showed up here. - - Aways just a bundle of sunshine

Nov 16, 2023 03:57 AM #751

@wissox please block me and I’ll do the same for you

Nov 16, 2023 04:00 AM #752

@jayballer67 Plenty of guys said negative things last night. I hone in on what the keys are for the team to succeed which I’m negative or positive about.

Self trusts Juan and Juan needs to step up.

Nov 16, 2023 04:25 AM #753

5 of 6 on 3 pointers, but DaJuan needs to step up. Holy cow, step up from that performance last night? A couple of silly turnovers early on, but the KU Jayhawks are now 2-1 if they didn't have DaJuan Harris playing last night.

Nov 16, 2023 04:39 AM #754

@wissox Go to the appreciation thread and read what I said

He clearly stepped up and was a stud last night

If he scores his usual 8-10 we lose by double digits

He and Self with HD won that game like men

U only see the negative comments I write and pass over the positive so quick. You probably love watching the nightly news as well

Nov 16, 2023 04:47 AM #755

@kuballin10 said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

@jayballer67 Plenty of guys said negative things last night. I hone in on what the keys are for the team to succeed which I’m negative or positive about.

Self trusts Juan and Juan needs to step up.

not sure if you have noticed or not but Juan has stepped up many many times the kid is a stud

Nov 16, 2023 05:50 AM #756

@kuballin10 I totally get being frustrated when the team is playing poorly - we all say some negative stuff. I also can see that you know a lot about the hawks and bball in general, and you like to chime with in with what they need to do from your perspective. Free speech and all that.

But jeez man, I feel many of us wish you would sometimes tone down that avalanche of negativity that pours out from you. It’s not just wissox or jayballer… even our gentle moderator approx had to ask you last night to turn it down a notch. I’m glad he did too, as that uber negative vibe had me ready to log off the game chat which is something I really enjoy. And a couple of other regular posters who no longer comment here have felt that way too.

This is a site for fans. We’re all here to support our team. Sometimes this means hoping the good guys win, and supporting each other, even if things look bleak - or else it can feel like the opposing teams site.

I don’t know if you have children or not, but maybe think about it like if your kid is playing ball. Of course he’s gonna suck sometimes, and of course you can see he sucks. But as a parent most of the time (not all) it’s way better to temper your frustrations and criticisms when you’re at his game and express them in a somewhat more positive manner. Not sugarcoat, not lie, not swallow your emotions… but not endlessly berate either.

Again, I can see you know a ton about this team and the game in general. And I see you do post some positive things too, it’s just they seem vastly overshadowed by the negative. I’ve been a board rat for more than decade and I’ve never looked into how to block someone until last night.

If you just tried to turn it down a notch I (and I think most) would really enjoy your posts.

Just my two cents worth.

Nov 16, 2023 09:58 AM #757

@StLJhawk Not just your two cents worth. Very well said solid advice, and I think you speak for most. Its a matter of tact @kuballin10. Approaching it not only as if Juan, Nick, or whomever, is your child, but as if he is everyone on the board’s child I think is an easy way to frame a winning approach.

Juan is our guy, probably on most peoples shortlist of favorite current Jayhawks. We dont come here to tear guys like that down, we build them up. We want them to succeed. We believe they get PT for a reason. We believe in Bill Self. Juans success (or any player’s success on our team) isnt just about numbers. Its about a kid getting a golden opportunity and taking it by the horns. Is Juan a stocky 6’3 lottery pick that can pour in 20 nightly in the league? Of course not. But that lanky quiet pass first guard was a bad bad man and beat a bunch of studs last night. Thats better than being a prototype. Thats special. We want to celebrate the guys we got, not focus on the guys we wish they were.

Nov 16, 2023 12:16 PM #758

@kuballin10 - OK.

Nov 16, 2023 12:54 PM #759

@kuballin10 "Juan needs to step up." You wrote that. I don't see some appreciation thread. You wrote that 24 hours after he had maybe his best game as a Jayhawk.

Nov 16, 2023 04:30 PM #760

@wissox He needs to step up his scoring like he did when he dominated offensively against uk…..all year.

I’m team Juan needs to hunt his shot this year because putting him in that frame of mind ā€œattack modeā€ is great. He’s so unselfish that even in this ā€œattack modeā€He will always get his teammates involved first offensively.

For us to be great Juan has to channel his inner Frank mason scoring wise and if he does that WATCH OUT because it’s title number 3 for Bill and 2 for Juan!

Nov 16, 2023 04:58 PM #761

@nuleafjhawk said in What to Expect at the Champions Classic?:

In May, I was hiking through Zion National Park and some guy in a Michigan sweatshirt said "you're going to love Dickinson"

Sounds like Confucius at a pedophile convention.

Nov 16, 2023 07:46 PM #762

Generally don't care too much about the media but you would think Kentucky won that game. Tons of moral victory stuff. Sad how far they have fallen as a program. :violin:

Nov 16, 2023 09:20 PM #763

I don't follow most game threads on bb or fb because there is just way too much bitching about the refs. There are at least 4 regulars who can be counted on to post up to 10 comments in every thread about calls. And most of the calls griped about that I have gone back to watch were correct.

That, and the constant complaining about ESPN's alleged bias...do people have auto-fill buttons to write these?

It isn't just our fans, I know. For some reason groups of fans watching together all seem to think the refs are against their team. I am sure UK fans did the same the other night.

But the refrain gets old.

Nov 16, 2023 10:57 PM #764

@mayjay Yeah there was a Kentucky fan on twitter (x?) that made a video of "missed calls" on Hunter. Got a good chuckle out of that. Definitely an all fan bases kind of thing with officiating. Some (Iowa State) are worse than others about it.

Nov 16, 2023 11:22 PM #765

@Bosthawk I’ll admit, I’ve been a little tough on him but not because of shooting. I think you are right, he’ll be hitting in a game or two this season. But my god idk if I’ve seen a player more outta position defensively and his lateral quickness is arguably the worst I’ve ever seen at this level. He may get a little better at positioning but he ain’t getting any faster as a 6th year guy. Furphy will surpass him in minutes within the next few weeks.

Nov 17, 2023 11:00 PM #766

I noticed that Calipari, like Bruce Weber frequently is on the court while the ball is in play. Coach Self does a nice job of staying on the side line and in the coaching box.