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ESPN gushing over Peterson.

That's all well and good, but when he doesn't lead us to a national championship and bolts for big bucks I'll just yawn. Maybe it will be fun but I'd much rather know the next Jalen Wilson or Devonte Graham of TRob was coming! Maybe they are coming too.

@wissox Your not gonna see any of thse types of players anymore. With this dam NIL and portal now if the University does something that these kids don't like- - Welp I'm leaving OR I'm gonna go get paid more money. Chances of a four year even a three year kid staying now are next to zero or zero

@SlimShaddy54 We're going to have two players who were recruited to KU after NIL began that will be entering their 3rd year at KU next season with Elmarko and McDowell.

@Texas-Hawk-10 Sure I'm not saying 100 % will be that way, but people like that is the exception not the rule

@wissox said in Peterson:

That's all well and good, but when he doesn't lead us to a national championship and bolts for big bucks I'll just yawn. Maybe it will be fun but I'd much rather know the next Jalen Wilson or Devonte Graham of TRob was coming! Maybe they are coming too.

In years we have nothing a Peterson will make it more fun, maybe win the Big12. In years we have a complete team a Peterson would mean a final four or more.

I’d take winning the Big12 over this year!!! Hope my floor prediction is correct.

@wissox said in Peterson:

That's all well and good, but when he doesn't lead us to a national championship and bolts for big bucks I'll just yawn. Maybe it will be fun but I'd much rather know the next Jalen Wilson or Devonte Graham of TRob was coming! Maybe they are coming too.

This program desperately needs Peterson. We've been stuck with senior holdovers for the last 2 seasons and they've been incredibly underwhelming. Peterson has the potential to be the best guard in college basketball and the best guard in the nba, and he'll probably be the face of the program in the NBA since Embiid is cycling out his career. You need upper echelon talent to survive

I'm really looking forward to seeing how good he can be next year.

Recruiting will see benefits in future classes because of him.

@BeddieKU23 said in Peterson:

I'm really looking forward to seeing how good he can be next year.

Recruiting will see benefits in future classes because of him.

I don't think some of the fans realize how good he's gonna be. Next year's class is LOADED and he's at the top. We're talking about a guy who might be the best guard prospect in the draft since Luka Doncic. The fact that he's putting up 7 assists along with 30 points is insane.

Peterson is in the Andrew Wiggins, Josh Jackson level of impact at the college level.

@rcjhdraft I saw article where it sounds like he will be the # pick in the draft

Embiid, Wiggins left college with a 2nd round exit in the tourney, of course Joel was hurt, but we lost a lot of games that year with them. Josh Jackson played on a more complete team with us I think and we made it to the sweet 16.

TBH honest I don't care if he's the face of the program for the next decade in the NBA. Does nothing for us.

The only way I'll really be impressed if the young man is good enough to lead us to a championship. Maybe he is. Can Self build around him well enough? IDK.

@wissox Same. I'm old school enough that it's important to me to "get to know "the players. Danny Manning was the epitome of that. He could easily have gone pro in his sophomore or junior year, but he came back for his Senior year and brought a NC home.

Those guys you mentioned , and others, mean nothing to me. So they were in Lawrence for a few months. Big whoop. Embid? (Did I even spell it right? ) He's a great pro, I guess. Big deal for KU. He may as well have played for the Oklahoma School of Horseshoeing.

We'll never see high caliber 4 year players again. Which is why I care less about college sports every day.

Its a pipeline. Need continuity. Think of all the players you did appreciate since Embiid / Wiggins. Now consider that their decision to come to Kansas was influenced by their success.

@approxinfinity Yeah I can see that viewpoint. But if you look at 2022, were those guys inspired to come by wigs and Joel or by Frank and Dok and DDot and Perry and Landon (LOL) and Selden, and TRob and Withey, etc etc?

@wissox said in Peterson:

Embiid, Wiggins left college with a 2nd round exit in the tourney, of course Joel was hurt, but we lost a lot of games that year with them. Josh Jackson played on a more complete team with us I think and we made it to the sweet 16.

TBH honest I don't care if he's the face of the program for the next decade in the NBA. Does nothing for us.

The only way I'll really be impressed if the young man is good enough to lead us to a championship. Maybe he is. Can Self build around him well enough? IDK.

yeah man I totally disagree. Him being successful in the program is huge for future recruits and for public perception. Coaches can point to him as a success story for going to kansas, like how they've used Embiid for all of the bigs recruiting for the last 10 years. Guys like Jalen Wilson and CB are totally fine NBA players but they aren't needle movers like darryn might be.

@rcjhdraft No what you meant to say is- - - what Darryn WILL be not might lol. - Total complete player , can do it all. Plays good defense , rebounds, blocks shots, steals , offense handles the a ball well , hits mid range pull up jumpers, can shot from deep , and finish at the rim, creates a lot of contact at the rim for and one's.

projected I've seen on draft charts as the # 1 pick, Jo , Jo has been really good in the NBA , and has been better in the NBA then at KU , his only problem is he can't stay healthy, and on top of that Philly has never brought in really THAT guy to help him bring home that Championship.

Rreally looking forward to watching Darryn for that one year dammit lol.- -Pretty good video I watched today with him being micd up off u tube. his and the teams prep before the game , during the game and after the game pretty cool stuff- Peterson is for real no doubt.

@rcjhdraft I don't think that's our recruiting strategy, do you? I mean lets get a 1 year rental because it'll bring in all the system guys we need? Of course the portal is a game changer too and maybe guys will want to come alongside him next year thinking they'll all mesh into a championship team. Someone will probably fact check me on this but I don't think there's a championship team since Duke in 2015, or maybe Kentucky in 2012 that's ridden OAD's to the championship.

@approxinfinity said in Peterson:

Its a pipeline. Need continuity. Think of all the players you did appreciate since Embiid / Wiggins. Now consider that their decision to come to Kansas was influenced by their success.

They don’t get it. You don’t get Udoka without Embiid. You don’t get Oubre, Josh and etc without Wiggins.

Peterson being here is huge..we need a new face in the nba and we just need to see what it’s like having elite guard talent after watching Dajuan for 5 years.

@wissox said in Peterson:

@rcjhdraft I don't think that's our recruiting strategy, do you? I mean lets get a 1 year rental because it'll bring in all the system guys we need? Of course the portal is a game changer too and maybe guys will want to come alongside him next year thinking they'll all mesh into a championship team. Someone will probably fact check me on this but I don't think there's a championship team since Duke in 2015, or maybe Kentucky in 2012 that's ridden OAD's to the championship.

A player's end goal is not playing Kansas (or whatever school they go to), it's to play in the NBA. Darryn Peterson is a difference maker and him being successful at Kansas and then in the NBA will attract more of the OAD level talent. That in turn will attract a higher caliber role player to fill in around those superstar players so that in years when there isn't a OAD caliber player on the roster, it's still a roster loaded with players who have an NBA future.

I'm glad he's coming but at the same time I have a hard time seeing his appeal to here in our current state.

We are running anything but a modern offense with zero clue anymore.

We should have low expectations much will change if the back end stuff doesn't

Wouldn’t surprise me if he decommits. Just like Josh Jackson - he will have DP throwing it inside and trying to play inside-out

Next year will be a nice 3/4 finish in the big 12 and sweet 16 ceiling

Townsend was at his games all weekend. Wouldn’t worry about that

@TYOHawk In recruiting you are viewing that wrong…it signifies that even though he’s committed they are nervous and showing up to make sure he doesn’t flip elsewhere

Flying out for a Friday night senior night is a nice gesture but also telling/concerning

When guys commit you don’t cease contact but going out there still after a commitment doesn’t bode well

@BeddieKU23 I am more terrified of him backing out of his commitment than I ever have been of a single player in KU history. I still hope to see a staff shake up this offseason.

@TYOHawk Your for sure 100 % correct-- Peterson isn't going anywhere, Even after they commit , your still going to make contact , keep in touch and visit -the worst thing you could ever do is after the kid commits is brake off contact until he shows up , you have to still show your interest in his well being.- there is SOME people that like to make up any kind of BS if someone says OH why they visiting the kid after he is already committed OH my he is going to de-commit-- OH MY , those types of people w call drama queens. Your spot on , nothing to worry about it happens all the times at every school. Some people just make me roll with laughter at their silly remarks -to much time on their hands lmao- -your right Bud.

You think Peterson is de-committing because of this Season ? - -Hell no he is not. Several analysts have stated that I watch- -Inside KU people have stated this kind of things Seasons don't mean squat to these High Schools studs, if ANYTHING it makes them want to come even more, they wanna prove they are gonna save the program , they get all kinds of messages people saying how bad w want them like now, Makes them feel even more powerful, they wanna show how they are gonna take us back to the top with them at the wheel. --they give a flying F - - - about this year. Plus with him already being a Adias not to worry- - He will be here.

DP will be at KU next year. Also, coaches from all schools go and watch committed players. It is called continuing a relationship. You don't just ignore players when they commit. This isn't difficult to figure out.

@Woodrow Exactly what I was saying. Just because a player commits doesn't mean you quit conversing with them or flying to see them , your still recruiting them , it's an ongoing process. You quit making contact after they verbally commit That is actually taking a bigger risk if de-committing- -Thank you Woodrow , glad to see that there are others that actually understand - -doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure it out lol

@kjayhawks

I'm terrified of everything right now.

Perhaps the scheme we are running this year and likely will next year will just work better with different personnel. This years group it hasn't clicked outside a few games. DP is such a dynamic piece that he's going to make things look different

@Woodrow said in Peterson:

DP will be at KU next year. Also, coaches from all schools go and watch committed players. It is called continuing a relationship. You don't just ignore players when they commit. This isn't difficult to figure out.

Yup you gotta keep the kids and their camp happy and still make them feel wanted. It’s especially important with how much we’re gonna need Peterson next year.

“When guys commit you don’t cease contact”

Either the board doesn’t read or it doesn’t comprehend - not sure which

Yeah you have a relationship and keep in touch but flying out for a senior night…says a whole lot

Go find me where Self or an assistant went to Josh Jackson, or Embiid, or Wiggins Senior Night and get back to me

There’s some smoke that yeah adidas is holding this together but the reason Townsend was out there on a Friday night wasn’t because “I’m supporting DP for senior night”

@kuballin10 you dont 'either understand or just dam i don't know one more time YES you can and they do who give a shit whether it's Senior night or not - -it can be Candid camera day and they can still and do fly out when ever they want Jesus man you never cease to amaze me

@SlimShaddy54 I do understand it and no, I’m not trying to start something (not sure what I can “start” on a message board). I’m just stating that trip isn’t “normal” - take it as you wish

@kuballin10 I'm taking your - - -Dead Wrong

Say something dumb and then double down. Amazing.

@Woodrow I assume that's me that you're referring to. Do you want to be Kentucky during the Cal years? 4-5 OAD's every year all over the NBA with nothing to show for it? I don't. But I guess I'm dumb and dumber.

Think everyone is rubbed a little raw this season. Im thankful to still be playing meaningful basketball in March and we have the potential to spoil someones dreams in the tourney. I doubt we fix this teams problems but we hung with a top 4 team on their senior night. We showed heart. Light years better than some of our losses

@wissox said in Peterson:

@Woodrow I assume that's me that you're referring to. Do you want to be Kentucky during the Cal years? 4-5 OAD's every year all over the NBA with nothing to show for it? I don't. But I guess I'm dumb and dumber.

No sir! Not you.

@approxinfinity

Yeah, there was plenty of effort overall, but execution is poor. I think this sets them up to at least have a punters chance of winning on Senior Night.

@approxinfinity said in Peterson:

Think everyone is rubbed a little raw this season. Im thankful to still be playing meaningful basketball in March and we have the potential to spoil someones dreams in the tourney. I doubt we fix this teams problems but we hung with a top 4 team on their senior night. We showed heart. Light years better than some of our losses

Good thinking, I just hope we play with energy Saturday and end the season on a high note. Odd stat I seen on X Bill Self is 0-12 vs top 10 teams while unranked to think we should’ve had a few of those this year.

@kjayhawks Was that all games or just away games? I thought I'd heard something like that, but maybe not. I mean he hasn't that many opportunities to play games as unranked!

@BeddieKU23 I'm actually calling that also right now ,I was thinking this even before last night , but we has two really good games against Houston , but just self inflected wounds in both games and that being - just careless ball handling and reckless turnovers.

If we can just take care of the ball better then w got a shot . We have seen , and we know from seeing that this team is capable of playing better- -we have seen it- -THIS YEAR . If we play to our capabilities we can make a decent run in the Big 12 tourney and even win a couple on the NCAA. The question of the day is will this team come around and take care of the ball ?-- just some games just sloppy with the ball . We had been averaging just turning the ball over eleven times a game

@approxinfinity said in Peterson:

I doubt we fix this teams problems but we hung with a top 4 team on their senior night. We showed heart. Light years better than some of our losses

I wonder if that’s a positive for KU or damning for Houston?

Okay so what are we thinking here team wise next season? I hope Diggy stays and uses that extra year so whom else do we want to return? Obviously Flory, Mari and Elmarko. I’m really thinking that it I’m just worried that guys in the portal won’t want to come here thinking it’s purgatory and it’s how the transfers have worked out here.

@kjayhawks I just think we should hope for Rylan to come back, he probably won't but just think you would see a whole different version of Rylan , he would have a year of experience under his belt , kinda more comfortable with the system, we can use his outside presence, he has shown flash's --, then I'm all over Diggy, somehow got to get him to come back. Think chances are pretty good there, adds good bench pint production good off the bench can give you that lift, scrappy , has confidence, doesn't get shell shocked if he doesn't hit first shot.

One thing that was thrown for us when I played, was this thought :- - The difference between a good shooter , and a great shooter.-- - A good shooter takes a shot or a 2nd shot - -they don't fall , then he is pretty much done - -A great shooter he shoots his first , second shoot they don't fall-- he just keeps shooting because his belief is all his shots are goin in- -has great Confidence.- would really like those two back

After this season and they had eligibility left who do we have that most contending teams would covet? Hunter yes, KJ maybe, Flory probably, Dujuan maybe, Coit probably, Zeke maybe and Shak, Storr, Rylan not really. Too many opponents that look like a better team have the longer more athletic guards and forwards like, Mizzou, Arkansas, Houston, Tech, ISU and others. We just looked smaller and more disorganized against them. They also performed consistently in crunch time by getting on the boards and hitting shots. Except for KJ and Diggy we have seen others play much better and if they do we can save the season. Will it happen?

@kjayhawks

I would add Passmore to the hopeful they return column.

Flory, Elmarko, Rakease, Diggy, Mari.

Incoming Peterson, Tiller, Calderon

Needs- starting 2 guard, starting 3, starting 4, backup big, best available.

@BeddieKU23 not xure how true it is but have heard Calderon may not qualify

@kjayhawks said in Peterson:

Okay so what are we thinking here team wise next season? I hope Diggy stays and uses that extra year so whom else do we want to return? Obviously Flory, Mari and Elmarko. I’m really thinking that it I’m just worried that guys in the portal won’t want to come here thinking it’s purgatory and it’s how the transfers have worked out here.

For me, ideally the starting line up next season would be:

1-Jackson, Coit, McDowell

2-Peterson, Coit, Passmore, McDowell

3-Griffen, Passmore, Calderon

4-???, Calderon, Clemence

5-Bidunga, Tiller

If Griffen leaves, then that creates 2 open starting spots at the 3 and 4. I would also look at a back up 4 as I don't think Calderon or Clemence should get a lot of minutes next season. As far as rotation level players go, that's about it for next season for what I would be looking for.

@Texas-Hawk-10 I think Clemence is just a waste of space at this point unfortunately

@kjayhawks him and McDowell. I have a feeling Tiller will be positioned to be the low post guy, ala Lando. I hope I'm wrong, though.

@kjayhawks said in Peterson:

@Texas-Hawk-10 I think Clemence is just a waste of space at this point unfortunately

For me, keeping Clemence is bigger than basketball. It's about helping him get his degree and setting him up for his post basketball life. I'm fine with him being the last scholarship players on the bench because he's shown he can playa few minutes and be fine. If he feels he can keep himself out of trouble and wants to play more, then a transfer to another program is fine. I don't want to keep him because of his basketball ability, just to help him personally stay on the right path in life.

@SlimShaddy54

Yeah I'm keeping him in for now but expect that situation will have to be resolved. We also have to keep in mind we will be minus 1 scholarship to finish punishment so I believe we can carry 14 in total.

KU has its most important offseason coming up in Self's tenure. The portal hasn't worked the last two years and we cannot afford another year where we don't get the right guys

@BeddieKU23 said in Peterson:

@kjayhawks

I would add Passmore to the hopeful they return column.

Flory, Elmarko, Rakease, Diggy, Mari.

Incoming Peterson, Tiller, Calderon

Needs- starting 2 guard, starting 3, starting 4, backup big, best available.

What is your rotation with this group? Who is running starting PG? Peterson? I feel like Bill will play him off the ball. So I think you really need a starting PG. I don't imagine Peterson being the guy we initiate the offense with.

You're going to see KU spend big bucks on a PG in the portal imo. And my hope is they go PG/Wing/Wing/Wing/C like they have done in the recent past. By far Bill's most successful teams of recent memory have been that. 2018, 2020 and 2022 were all built around an interchangeable 3-wing lineup.

• PG: Transfer - Elmarko
• Wing: Peterson - Coit
• Wing: Passmore - Mari
• Wing: Transfer - Transfer (probably a more traditional PF type of guy in case we struggle against size)
• C: Flory - Tiller

Ugh. It's a bad year when we are dreaming of next season in the first week of March.

@Kcmatt7 said in Peterson:

@BeddieKU23 said in Peterson:

@kjayhawks

I would add Passmore to the hopeful they return column.

Flory, Elmarko, Rakease, Diggy, Mari.

Incoming Peterson, Tiller, Calderon

Needs- starting 2 guard, starting 3, starting 4, backup big, best available.

What is your rotation with this group? Who is running starting PG? Peterson? I feel like Bill will play him off the ball. So I think you really need a starting PG. I don't imagine Peterson being the guy we initiate the offense with.

You're going to see KU spend big bucks on a PG in the portal imo. And my hope is they go PG/Wing/Wing/Wing/C like they have done in the recent past. By far Bill's most successful teams of recent memory have been that. 2018, 2020 and 2022 were all built around an interchangeable 3-wing lineup.

• PG: Transfer - Elmarko
• Wing: Peterson - Coit
• Wing: Passmore - Mari
• Wing: Transfer - Transfer (probably a more traditional PF type of guy in case we struggle against size)
• C: Flory - Tiller

I think its best we give the ball to Peterson as much as possible and let him create offense, so I have him as the PG. I truly think that's what needs to happen to unleash the offensive capability he will provide to this team.

PG- Peterson- Jackson

SG-TBD- Coit- McDowell- TBD

Wing- TBD- Passmore- TBD

PF/Wing- TBD- Tiller- Calderon

C- Bidunga- TBD- Tiller

I think Self should go get the best combo/SG guard fit he can find to pair with Peterson. Make that backcourt un-guardable with another athlete that can score from all 3 levels. I think we need to be at least 6 deep in the two backcourt positions.

At wing, I think you find a starter with experience and find another development talent to pair with Passmore.

At the 4 spot, spend big to get the right fit. I also prefer a bruiser type that can do the dirty work- board/defend etc. If you have a healthy Tiller and Calderon makes it to campus you have two very different players but high-level athletic traits.

At the 5, simply find a veteran bruiser that can give you 5 fouls and hold his own on both ends.

Those are my early thoughts

@bskeet i've been dreaming of football season since the November

My immediate concerns with the guys who may return from this year's team.

Jackson- has lost close to a year of development due to injury. He said he's bulked up physically and got to watch the game from a different view. Will he be full go by the time offseason workouts start? You really have no idea what lies ahead from him which makes it a bit uneasy to project anything. He was an exciting prospect that needed skill development to maximize his athletic profile.

Jamari McDowell- had some decent moments as a freshman but struggled when conference play came around. Showed some defensive promise at times. Didn't seem to have a ton of skill on offense that we saw. Redshirted this year and given he was the odd man out in year 2 doesn't inspire confidence he's someone they plan to push into the rotation. He does seem like a good kid who's stayed engaged as a teammate. Interested to hear if any sort of light bulb has come on for him this year.

Zach Clemence- injured early in the year and hasn't returned since. Will he have an opportunity to stay or will he look to finish his career at at a more appropriate level where he might get to play and contribute more.. TBD

Bryson Tiller- joined the team early at semester and has not been cleared to play due to injury. I do find it concerning especially if he's not cleared by the time offseason work starts. He's another that's missed a year of playing. Self seems to love his skill set and what he could potentially be down the line. I guess an optimistic view would be that he could be a backup 4 man and reserve 5 man at times in year 1. TBD how good he will be next year.

Rakease Passmore- hasn't played much as a freshman. Has good size and athleticism. Has shown some promise defensively and at times has been aggressive on offense getting to the rim. Perhaps he will be one that jumps up with an offseason here. His shooting splits are not flattering for projecting something..Really TBD.

Flory Bidunga- clearly the future at the 5 for us next year. A big offseason in the weight room and skill development will give him a chance to anchor the post for us next season. He's a double double machine next yr.

Diggy Coit- will use his extra juco year and has been as advertised, an offensive spark plug with toughness that's a liability on defense at this level. Perhaps he will sharpen his skills with a full offseason here since he was a late arrival to campus. A solid veteran bench piece that can win you games when matchups and his shot is falling.

Based on the rumor mill I would not expect Griffen or Storr to return.

Which leads me to the point of all this. What we have returning does not inspire confidence. Sure I see value to having a bunch of these guys setting the culture and expectations for the newcomers however when it comes down to business, we have just a few that we can even project will be important pieces of this team. There's at least 2 guys that are really practice players at this level. If your trying to field a team around Peterson that can compete for championships you gotta up the talent and skill level and find the right FITS to compete. There's no question that hasn't been done the last two seasons relying on the portal for difference makers. So I'm very concerned we will grab a bunch of guys we think will be good here just to end up with buyers remorse once again. It's a big offseason in my opinion. I truly hope the staff learns from the past two seasons and finds a way to turn it around through recruiting and finding an identity that can get this ball rolling again back to the KU standard. Anyone else worried?

Here is my biggest concern for Darryn , what I'm afraid of. That is there is a lot of people including myself to a degree, to many people have already set such high expectations for Darryn coming next year , that as good as he is he is not going to meet some of those expectations.

Now while the kid is a Stud , there are a lot of Studs playing the game in College and some Studs that have 2-3 years of College experience.
I have read countless things people have said , and with the way the Season has played out I see things said like OH we need you Darry- -we need you now , come save us and so on. If he comes in and doesn't get the things done that people are expecting then many will consider him being over rated bust , and that's just not fair to Peterson.

Bottom line is no matter how good he is and he is dam good , but no matter how good he is, he is still what a 17-18 yr old Freshman getting ready to play his first minutes of power P-5 ball ? -What people need to remember is if he doesn't get everything done that's on peoples wish list like automatically taking us to the promised land doesn't mean squat -he will already be carrying a ton of pressure on his shoulders trying to preform and knowing he is under the microscope and everybody watching waiting to see that SPECIAL play.

We have got to just temper our expectations right now- -don't think he is a bust if he has a off game or half --or if he ends up not what in your mind us good enough- -That is one thing you don't have to worry about - -he is good- --real good , but let's let the kid play his game , he is going to do really good things BUT let's hold off on the Super mans Cape for just a minute or two - -he STILL is a youngster, and even as good as he is-- it is still an adjustment.- -I just hope we keep a level head and if things fall short in a game or two, well everyone - -even Studs have off nights- -The Kid IS SPECIAL- - REAL SPECIAL but also there are other SPECIAL PLAYERS PLAYING THE GAME let this kid be a kid, he loves the game-- and oh ya WELCOME DARRYN glad you a Jay Hawk- - -ROCK CHALK

@BeddieKU23 what is wrong w/Tiller? He was doing 1 on 1 stuff at the beginning, right?

@Crimsonorblue22 Tiller played for Overtime Elite which is an invitation only league for top high school players that Tiller was playing in. Tiller got injured over the summer (ankle) and decided to enroll early at KU and redshirt to rehab and be around the program. He should be practicing with the team at this point unless he's had a setback at some point.

@BeddieKU23 Elmarko is close to being 100% barring a setback. Self said in January that Elmarko should be 100% by March and would begin full contact after the season was over. Elmarko should be able to go through a full off season.

Elmarko should to be the starter next season with Peterson playing off ball, or even playimg the wing. Peterson hasn't been a lead guard since his freshmen year of high school soccer I doubt he's going to play that role next season.

@Texas-Hawk-10 I think Elmarko's going to be my favorite Jayhawk next year. No pressure. Really really hope he gets back to 100%

Elmarko is 100% a top tier athlete assuming he fully recovers and didn’t lose explosion

He’s shown terrible in game awareness and can’t shoot so I’m struggling to grasp why we are so high on him.

The PG spot is where we should be hammering the portal…..1, 3 and 4 spots will be wide open

If Self doesn’t attempt to bring in a dog and thinks Elmarko and diggy are enough….he’ll just continue to prove he can’t evaluate and build a good roster for 3 straight years

@Crimsonorblue22

Still been limited to that as of last update recently. It doesn't sound like he's done a whole lot so far

@Texas-Hawk-10

I'm not sure we can project Jackson as a starter but I remain hopeful he will be one of the 7 or 8 reliable players next year. I do agree he should be playing full time lead guard and where he played as a freshman was mostly due to the Morris situation. We shall see if they trust him to be the guy that takes over

Bill prefers two capable ball handlers on the floor at once. Elmarko will start next to Peterson is my prediction at this time. The roster is so far from complete there is really no way to accurately predict anything at this moment.

@dylans

I don't think he's gotten that in the last few years, it's been Juan or disaster. Needs to be corrected this offseason for sure.

I wouldn’t bank on Elmarko starting coming back from that type of injury imo. If he can give us a solid 15-20 minutes I’d be fine with that.

I just want a Jersey kid with swag who stays positive, engaged and vocal while rocking cool glasses from the sideline to get lucky and have a healthy season. From a swag perspective, Elmarko seems to have it.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Peterson:

For me, keeping Clemence is bigger than basketball. It’s about helping him get his degree and setting him up for his post basketball life. I’m fine with him being the last scholarship players on the bench because he’s shown he can playa few minutes and be fine. If he feels he can keep himself out of trouble and wants to play more, then a transfer to another program is fine. I don’t want to keep him because of his basketball ability, just to help him personally stay on the right path in life.

I like the sound of this!

I think we need another recruiting prerequisite: either be willing to FIGHT for a win, or go somewhere else! I'm sick of recruiting players that look good on paper, but blow away in the breeze like toilet paper.

my prerequisite is that they have to shoot the ball but sure

@rcjhdraft being able to catch a pass or inbound the ball would be an improvement from this years group.

@dylans It'd be interesting if BS will insert Tiller as the low-post guy and maintain his favorite high-low offense. Numerous times this season BS's offense look stagnant - most opponents have been able to disrupt team's perimeter passing and post-entry plays. Hopefully, mid-range jumpers are back with next season's roster, 3pt is no longer fools' gold.

3 NC = KU HD 1x2 + DH 2/5\1ab + RG 3/7fh + DIG 4/4 alt avg 2' + Z 2/5 @ logo 33' + Storr 1sq @ tz 3/lyr. Down goes Bucknell!
Three national championships Hunter 50% from deep plus Dujuan Harris 40% plus one air ball plus Rylan G 40% first half only plus Diggy 100% with average arc of 2 feet plus Zeke 40% from the logo plus AJ 100% from the twilight zone 3 light years. Thirteen treys. Next up Auburn.
73.9% = wins for teams with most threes. Stats courtesy of DOGE leader big titty.

Need two ball handlers - Rylan and AJ scare me in the open court. Mayo isn’t it, but has to play. Diggy does ok. Harris is really the only good ball handler. KJ and Hunt - no more than 2 dribbles.

I hope Bill goes to a more wing heavy offense with 4 out when Hunter is gone. Having Hunter and KJ as two of the best 4 players hamstrung this team. If Rylan or AJ had produced as expected the team would be far better. I still hold out hope for Rylan, but don’t expect him to be back unfortunately.

I hope to see some athletes at the guard spots for us next season. I think Elmarko, Mari and Peterson are already BFS (bigger, faster and stronger) than the likes of Diggy, Juan and Zeke. I do like Diggy being a back up guard next year tho.

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@kuballin10 said in Peterson:

“When guys commit you don’t cease contact”

Either the board doesn’t read or it doesn’t comprehend - not sure which

Yeah you have a relationship and keep in touch but flying out for a senior night…says a whole lot

Go find me where Self or an assistant went to Josh Jackson, or Embiid, or Wiggins Senior Night and get back to me

There’s some smoke that yeah adidas is holding this together but the reason Townsend was out there on a Friday night wasn’t because “I’m supporting DP for senior night”

Well Josh and Wiggs didn’t commit until after their seasons were over so there was no worry they’d decommit before they committed. Darryn is as rock solid as it gets to KU.

National Player of the Year! He deserved it

@BeddieKU23 said in Peterson:

National Player of the Year! He deserved it

BYU fans are going to be very mad online.

@FarmerJayhawk said in Peterson:

@kuballin10 said in Peterson:

“When guys commit you don’t cease contact”

Either the board doesn’t read or it doesn’t comprehend - not sure which

Yeah you have a relationship and keep in touch but flying out for a senior night…says a whole lot

Go find me where Self or an assistant went to Josh Jackson, or Embiid, or Wiggins Senior Night and get back to me

There’s some smoke that yeah adidas is holding this together but the reason Townsend was out there on a Friday night wasn’t because “I’m supporting DP for senior night”

Well Josh and Wiggs didn’t commit until after their seasons were over so there was no worry they’d decommit before they committed. Darryn is as rock solid as it gets to KU.

Must be tiring to try and discuss with someone that isn't dealing in reality.

@BShark Reason why I ignore him at this point. Anytime he's wrong about something, he changes the argument into something different.

I’ve admitted I’m wrong plenty

Sending townsy up there isn’t normal and you all can just rag on me versus addressing it that’s cool

@kuballin10 And your just way left of center on this too- --so wrong AGAIN it happens a lot

Bunch of class acts

@kuballin10 lol, do you know what the definition of class is ?- -- or do you need to pull out your little pocket dictionary and read the definition ?

:face_with_rolling_eyes: jeez we need that B12 tourney to start already.

You know kuballin 10 it was mentioned to me from some others here , but I had already noticed and that was awfully funny that last Saturday we didn't hear one little peep out of you when we play and may I mention that we won against Arizona you were awfully quiet- - kinda like crickets. Sure missed your sun shiny analogy of the game, made me sad.-- just made us wonder though wonder if you being MIA
just happened to coincide with by xhance us winning against Arizona or what ?

Seems to never fail when we win your mysteriously quiet/absent and yet win we lose - -you about pee all over yourself can't wait to jump out of your pants and attack a you call ( Dolla Bill )- or KJ- or as you call Juan = d-2 lmao just kinda confusing

You just a bit ago said Bunch of Class acts - -Awesome -and there is a word we have for you. ---- You wanna take a guess what it is ? - - Go ahead take a shot. - -It's call- -- ummm-- - ummm--- as Dolla Bill would say we call you a CLASSIC TROLL- have ag great day - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

I dont know whats normal and isnt with a high school player of the year and projected first overall pick. I would be checking in on a recruit of that caliber as well. Its a little different than a top 10-25 guy or whatever we typically headline our class with.

What else are our assistant coaches gonna do? Its not like theyre scouting.

Haha, had to troll a little myself.

@approxinfinity Amazingly that ALL Big 12 tourney games today and tonight are ONLY on ESPN PLUS another scew job by the most Awesome ESPN.- -Only quality College game they showing tonight is Gonza against St Marts thats it - - Yippee

@approxinfinity Wait -- - -Wait- - Wait, you need to back up and not invade scred territory- this space is reserved for the ONE truly classic Troll and your not him lol

@SlimShaddy54 oh I’m a troll too, just not as bold and caustic. I couch my trolling in humor.

@approxinfinity Ahhh , gotcha , totally understand however this other individuals troll job is actually humorous also- -so HE is the classic

Tiller had ankle surgery recently. Another setback

@BeddieKU23 said in Peterson:

Tiller had ankle surgery recently. Another setback

It's now been almost a full year since he played a basketball game. Not great bob!

@BeddieKU23 said in Peterson:

Tiller had ankle surgery recently. Another setback

Do you know any updates on Elmarko's recovery? He should be close to being cleared based on Self's previous updates, correct.

@SlimShaddy54 kids had bball games so didn’t get to watch

Glad the group Self put together and loves of his seniors didn’t break the senior day streak

The squad winning in front of a juiced AFH doesn’t change my thoughts on March

We’ve had 2 full seasons watching the same middling big 12 team so we all know what is coming

I won’t even bother to say anything when they lose unless it’s at Self who has assembled and judged talent really poorly

He needs to ride off into the sunset before he’s running Diggy at point, and calling late game iso plays for Flory when we have DP next year

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Not yet, I think we will probably hear an update on him once the season is concluded.

@Texas-Hawk-10 I’ve been told he is close to a 100% and is doing non contact stuff. Hearing as soon as off season begins he will be 100% or very close to it.

@BShark

Says he will be out a few months more, hopeful ready for summer workouts.

We can just put a giant kibosh right now about him being a factor for next year.

Hopefully they will treat him like he's the 14th guy and recruit over to fill the gaps we will have at the 4 and behind Flory (hopefully).

Another not ideal situation occuring similar to Elmarko's last year. They have time to adjust at least

Minnesota just fired their coach. One player that stands out to me as a potential back up for Flory is Frank Mitchell. He started his career at Canisius where he led the MAAC in rebounding a couple of seasons ago. A PER of 19.6 last season while averaging 5 and 5 in while playing 16 mpg would be ideal production from a back up post player. He was 66.3% from the field last season so he doesn't take a lot of bad shots. He is only a 40% FT shooter so not someone you'd want on the floor in crunch time, but that's probably the biggest weakness in his game.

With the news about Tiller, KU is going to need a lot of post depth and Mitchell would appear to be a guy that fill that role nicely behind Flory. If Mitchell enters the portal, that's a name I would be contacting to gauge interest his in backing up Flory.

@BeddieKU23 @Texas-Hawk-10 noticed Elmarko ditched the glasses last game and was wondering if that was a sign he was warming up with the team.

@BeddieKU23 said in Peterson:

@BShark

Says he will be out a few months more, hopeful ready for summer workouts.

We can just put a giant kibosh right now about him being a factor for next year.

Hopefully they will treat him like he's the 14th guy and recruit over to fill the gaps we will have at the 4 and behind Flory (hopefully).

Another not ideal situation occuring similar to Elmarko's last year. They have time to adjust at least

I fully expect KU to sign 3 bigs in the portal if we count the 4 spot as a big.

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Question is, will the HOF let Darryn be Darryn, or will he be 'forced' to follow the infamous BS' ring around the rosie career killer offense?

Stupid question! Did you see Wiggs or Josh play? I wouldn't worry about it. DP has it all!

@msanchez said in Peterson:

Question is, will the HOF let Darryn be Darryn, or will he be 'forced' to follow the infamous BS' ring around the rosie career killer offense?

Insane message

Really killed CB's career. Poor Wiggs as well. If you can hoop you can hoop. Eff out of here with that nonsense.

@dylans There's a reason people write songs like this.

@nuleafjhawk coping mechanisms. Some make music. Some complain online. (I’m no musician)

@dylans Me too.

Whoa, you’ve got some serious faith in Bill! I’m not there yet. We just see things differently, no need to throw in the swear words, geez...
I'm still going to enjoy watching DP and whoever remain in the team.

Moved up to the #1 player in the class

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Well deserved…he earned that. These sites typically have a bias for EYBL kids.. so to be # 1 as an Adidas kid says it all.

Finally!!!! Well deserved and earned

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