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10-3 KU early.

Starters were Graham, Newman, Vick, Preston, Doke.

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Radio feed for those that don't want to pay $30

Devonte with two 3's already

15-5 after a Cunliffe dunk

@BeddieKU23 everything slippery

a lot of missed shots

Garrett making his presence felt on defense already

@BeddieKU23 gonna b a favorite

15-12 after some sloppy play defensively..

Crimsonorblue22 said:

@BeddieKU23 gonna b a favorite

already is one of mine. agreed

19-12 after Preston FT's and a Svi basket

Moore with a qtr ending 3. 22-15

Graham with another 3 to start the qtr

Doke just about BROKE THE BACKBOARD

Brought the rim down at least a foot. wow

Then airballed his FT, no wind didn't take it

Newman finally on the board

Devonte 4-4 from 3 already

32-20

Newman with another jumper, now with 4..

steal and fastbreak dunk for Lightfoot.

36-20

Svi with a really nice pull up J. wow

40-24 after another Svi basket

24 second shot clock, 4 10 minute qtr's for those wondering

Udoka is literally trying to break the rim

BeddieKU23 said:

10-3 KU early.

Starters were Graham, Newman, Vick, Preston, Doke.

I predict the same starters throughout the year.

That's what we need from doke

The only way Doke makes FT's this year is if he shoots them underhand

Lol Doke warned for hanging on the rim.

Whoa

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

10-3 KU early.

Starters were Graham, Newman, Vick, Preston, Doke.

I predict the same starters throughout the year.

Me too, stacked 2nd unit with Svi, Mitch, Garrett and Sam. Still need another big body its clear

He broke it😂

WOW that's crazy

BeddieKU23 said:

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

10-3 KU early.

Starters were Graham, Newman, Vick, Preston, Doke.

I predict the same starters throughout the year.

Me too, stacked 2nd unit with Svi, Mitch, Garrett and Sam. Still need another big body its clear

Yeah just for an emergency if anything.

Sam didn't stay in long, anyone notice?

22 point lead

Crimsonorblue22 said:

Sam didn't stay in long, anyone notice?

Not a fan myself. I'd love to be wrong though...

BeddieKU23 said:

22 point lead

Opponent is um not good.

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

22 point lead

Opponent is um not good.

besides the one big they got no, they are terrible

@BeddieKU23 we knew they weren't good though

Vicks d looks better

@Crimsonorblue22 True but you never really know how bad until you see it. Betting the normal exhibitions will be more competitive even.

It's a nice warm up game after the long 19hr travel to get there

Malik Newman is REALLY good.

What's this Lawson normally play?

Malik is so good offensively

heat check for Graham

BeddieKU23 said:

Malik is so good offensively

It's hard to even imagine a backcourt being better then last year's Frank/Devonte combo but its entirely possible Devonte a yr older and Newman a matured Soph could be just as good

G-daughter keeping me hopping so will watch replay with :beers: after she goes home.

wats the score...

BeddieKU23 said:

It's hard to even imagine a backcourt being better then last year's Frank/Devonte combo but its entirely possible Devonte a yr older and Newman a matured Soph could be just as good

If Newman's head is on right all year WATCH OUT. One of the most talented guards Self has had. Period.

@BeddieKU23 tall Garrett as back up

56-29

KUSTEVE said:

wats the score...

Clay Young is getting minutes.

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

It's hard to even imagine a backcourt being better then last year's Frank/Devonte combo but its entirely possible Devonte a yr older and Newman a matured Soph could be just as good

If Newman's head is on right all year WATCH OUT. One of the most talented guards Self has had. Period.

Exactly. If Newman defends and plays team ball. Man he can score and you can tell its so natural for him

I like hanni

@BeddieKU23 his chemistry was so strong w/guys last year. Not sure yet w/sam

Btw for anyone that bought a flohoops sub make sure you can it after the KU games. Be persistent about it. You might have to call them. They seem anal and their BBB page has 25 negative reviews and NO positive.

i'm at work...this sucks i can't watch...

@KUSTEVE

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Mitch with a lob from Devonte. Great decision

U-Lay-up

Yeah fts are gonna be an issue for Doke. :rofl:

Sweet soft touches by the big man

Garrett is a floor burner.

@Crimsonorblue22 Preston back in yet? Look OK?

77-32...

@globaljaybird yes

@BShark thanks, man.

KJ, Moore, Cunliffe, Teahan, Young.

lol

BShark said:

KJ, Moore, Cunliffe, Teahan, Young.

lol

Still better then K-St's 5

86-47

BeddieKU23 said:

BShark said:

KJ, Moore, Cunliffe, Teahan, Young.

lol

Still better then K-St's 5

ROASTED.

We might not see the starters again today.

Great having another Teehan on the team

After the break, Chris to the line for 2

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

BShark said:

KJ, Moore, Cunliffe, Teahan, Young.

lol

Still better then K-St's 5

ROASTED.

We might not see the starters again today.

Yeah its a smart move. Let the transfers and young guys get some minutes

1- how does preston look?

2- newman???

3- doke???/

Through 3 quarters KU leads 83-42.

@Red.Rooster love your tag line..lol.

KUSTEVE said:

1- how does preston look?

2- newman???

3- doke???/

1. He played well. I think 8 points?

2. Silky smooth scorer, a natural

3. Breaks rims. can't shoot a FT unless Jesus took the wheel

@BeddieKU23 LOL..I just burst out laughing at work, and they're looking at me now...hehehehehe..

KUSTEVE said:

@BeddieKU23 LOL..I just burst out laughing at work, and they're looking at me now...hehehehehe..

Glad to provide some entertainment. Your Colin Kap one's last week had me in a similar situation at work

Yeah hack a doke can definitely be a thing.

KUSTEVE said:

@BeddieKU23 LOL..I just burst out laughing at work, and they're looking at me now...hehehehehe..

In all seriousness he's the worst FT shooter we've ever had. There isn't anything that can change that unless they find a different motion. We have to hope he makes a good % of his shots before being fouled.

BShark said:

Yeah hack a doke can definitely be a thing.

A definite concern late in the game.

Stastically Lightfoot was even worse, we'll see if that was just a product of sporadic minutes

@Red.Rooster With a good case of Alzheimer's ... my tag line is more close to the truth than I Want to admit.

BeddieKU23 said:

BShark said:

Yeah hack a doke can definitely be a thing.

A definite concern late in the game.

Stastically Lightfoot was even worse, we'll see if that was just a product of sporadic minutes

Catch 22 because he will be needed for defense. Can you foul away from the ball in college ball and not have it be intentional? I'm honestly not 100% sure.

Really can't get much of a feel from anything today. - -These guys were like ummm really bad. If coach would of stayed with the first five or not let up and played the walk on's and transfers it could of been 60- 70 pt win. - -you can't tell much with these kind of games

They were turning the ball over almost every other time down the floor for 3/4 of the game, before Coach set the top 7. had to laugh at half they interviewed one of the promoters of the Event I think - -he says - -yes you have a Kid from Africa - -he says - -he broke our basketball rim lol, -- They were saying after that in the 2nd half Greg Gurly - -Udoka got the message cause two straight trips where he could of power slammed it again but he just layed it up soft off the rim lol - -Man does his free throw shooting suck. - -They gonna hack the hell out of him if he gets away make him make them from the line Some how , some way he has got to improve this pct.

Sounds like Newman is gonna be fine, - -Preston gonna be ok - -we shall see - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

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Cunliffe :fearful:

I know it's just an exhibition but Cunliffe and KJ both looked like what I expected.

Let's see if they can turn it around.

@BShark I mean, those guys would start at most programs and they will be coming off the bench here... Not a lot of other teams get to bring two top 75 guys like that off the bench.

Not to mention they are both still a matchup nightmare at the stretch 4.

Is there a place to watch the game later? I had to work...

@Kcmatt7

Hopefully YouTube will have the video soon.

Kcmatt7 said:

@BShark I mean, those guys would start at most programs and they will be coming off the bench here... Not a lot of other teams get to bring two top 75 guys like that off the bench.

Not to mention they are both still a matchup nightmare at the stretch 4.

If they are willing to get dirty down low. Not sure Cunliffe is.

But fair enough of a point.

@BShark Another way to think about it, we don't need either of them to play this year (not that KJ could) between Garrett, Lightfoot and Svi. We are pretty solid 1-8 it seems. I'm more than ok with Cunliffe being our 9th guy...

@BShark 9 assts for Devonte...Booyah!

Kcmatt7 said:

@BShark Another way to think about it, we don't need either of them to play this year (not that KJ could) between Garrett, Lightfoot and Svi. We are pretty solid 1-8 it seems. I'm more than ok with Cunliffe being our 9th guy...

Could definitely do worse. He won't be happy if he is buried on the bench obviously, but it seems like Garrett is ahead of him.

@BShark He is kind of stuck... Can't transfer again until he graduates. Which he is 2 years away from.

Unofficial score box

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Link to game report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.kuathletics.com/news/2017/8/2/mens-basketball-jayhawks-outdistance-young-italian-team-90-56.aspx) ↗ at KU website.

@JayHawkFanToo They're off by 7 points on the Italy team.

@KUSTEVE

This is why it was labeled "unofficial." It is also off in the total time; looks like they left a player off

@JayHawkFanToo but is it actually official that it's unofficial?

@KUSTEVE

As officially unofficial as it gets.

Well, at least it looks like Doke has healed pretty nicely. His wrist must be in great shape for him to try to rip down the rim. :smiley:

I was able to listen to some of it and watch some highlights, Doke had some nice dunks as Self said but a dunk isn't scoring with his back to the bucket or with someone between him and the bucket, his best stat maybe 0 fouls 13 minutes. Garrett seems like a gamer he just has to settle in , had 4 fouls. DG did what he does with good passing, 9 assists with 14 points. Newman looked like the guy that we thought he would be a volume scorer. Svi was decent, Vick really didnt look all that great, he still seems to be sped up most the time. Preston will be starting over Lightfoot by mid season if that long. Moore looked like a scoring PG. just some quick hits of what i picked up.

Svi will start when the season starts, Svi will be starting. Only reason Vick is starting right now is because Svi was in Greece with his national team and not practicing with KU like Vick was.

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Some highlight videos of the KU players here.

About ready for the 2nd game.

So this sequence from Garrett is exactly what he is all about.

Drives and hits Svi with a pass. Svi misses. Garrett rebounds it, puts it back in with an and one. Garrett misses the free throw but gets his own rebound.

Kid is a junkyard dog.

Garrett with the swipe and score.

I might have been wrong about Garrett's playing time this year. So many intangibles. We will see.

Much better effort from the team today.

@BShark they are raving about garrett on ku sports...wish i could watch...sigh...

Cunliffe, airballed a 3. Not a good start to his career

KUSTEVE said:

@BShark they are raving about garrett on ku sports...wish i could watch...sigh...

Kid has grIT. TOUGH player.

Garrett has been really damn good.

UBLOCKA

BeddieKU23 said:

Garrett has been really damn good.

Clearly ahead of Cunliffe I have zero doubts.

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

Garrett has been really damn good.

Clearly ahead of Cunliffe I have zero doubts.

Fine with that. Marcus just knows how to play the game

Allright, Allright, Allright. Let's go Hawks. I officially retired on 7-28 but missed hearing the game yesterday. I wish we could watch without having to pay the FLOP. Listening on IMG Jayhawk radio. We just went on a 20-0 run. Excited for the team!

BeddieKU23 said:

BShark said:

BeddieKU23 said:

Garrett has been really damn good.

Clearly ahead of Cunliffe I have zero doubts.

Fine with that. Marcus just knows how to play the game

Yep. Garrett is a basketball player. Cunliffe is an athlete playing basketball (I said this when he transferred to KU as well).

well that's a dumb play.

BeddieKU23 said:

well that's a dumb play.

Malik "long two" Newman? At least he made it.

Newman shoots it so quick you barely notice until the ball is in the hoop

I have high hopes for Newman and Preston.

KJ workin the boards.

36-20

BeddieKU23 said:

36-20

Missing some good looks too.

Svi bang.

Lol Vick...

SVI BANG RUN IT BACK.

Svi with 2 more 3's.

you would think they'd learn to stop stepping out of bounds...

BeddieKU23 said:

you would think they'd learn to stop stepping out of bounds...

Seems to be a real issue. Slick floor maybe? Dunno.

Dunking Doke

Doke show.

50-26

Sick move by Preston but couldn't finish. Man is he talented tho.

Mitch says NO.

Who is watching live? Is the Players Group older guys?

52-26 at the half.

@RockChalkinTexas older than guys yesterday

It is hotter there in Rome than it is here in TX. That is not normal for them is it?

@Crimsonorblue22 What did the other Lawson brother do in practice that caused him to be suspended and not get to go on the trip?

Older and bigger than yesterday's opponent. KU is playing better today.

Doke is dope.

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@RockChalkinTexas my old eyes appreciate that- I couldn't read it on KU Sports.

KJ bang.

Is this one we want?

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75-47 at end of 3rd quarter.

Weak quarter but Self was toying with line-ups and resting some players.

RIP Cunliffe.

@RockChalkinTexas According to travel info high 80's with high humidity in July-Aug.

@BShark Cunliffe not doing well?

@RockChalkinTexas Cunliffe doesn't look too great

@DanR Wonder why he transferred, right? Hope all is well with you and yours.

Heat must be getting to them.

@RockChalkinTexas 4 hrs of sightseeing too

He got fouled pretty hard and knocked down. But it is also true that he hasn't been playing great.

@Crimsonorblue22 The Vatican. Saw some photos.

RCJHKU

Charlie Moore looks like he is 12!

92-61. NEXT!

92-61.

See you all next game.

Garrett had 12 rimbalzis. He is a hell of a rimbalzist.

@RockChalkinTexas

yes indeed

Well after the game today, and I realize it's just the two games, But if this is what Cunliffe has to bring to the table - - - - -then umm it's not much. - - -Looks terrible, On the other hand Garrett looks pretty dam good, like what he has got, should fit right in and be able to help us quite abit, the guys look decent all things considered playing in the heat and the conditions. Positives Newman - - -Garrett - - - Graham - - -Doke, - -all doing well, thing is though Doke has to find some kind of shot other then dunks -that won't work all season, needs some kind of shot. - - Overall these 4 games should help with team Chemistry and working kinks out getting to know one another. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

jayballer54 said:

Well after the game today, and I realize it's just the two games, But if this is what Cunliffe has to bring to the table - - - - -then umm it's not much. - - -Looks terrible, On the other hand Garrett looks pretty dam good, like what he has got, should fit right in and be able to help us quite abit, the guys look decent all things considered playing in the heat and the conditions. Positives Newman - - -Garrett - - - Graham - - -Doke, - -all doing well, thing is though Doke has to find some kind of shot other then dunks -that won't work all season, needs some kind of shot. - - Overall these 4 games should help with team Chemistry and working kinks out getting to know one another. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

The best part about Garrett is that he will do whatever it takes. So since he is willing to play any position, that will help him see the floor.

I had been growing on Cunliffe as time went on but it seems like my early thoughts were correct. He has time to improve but right now he is probably the last guy on the bench.

Doke isn't gonna do anything but dunk/lay-up. If he takes a jumper, that bad shot imo.

I'd say Svi and Vick have played well too.

@BShark don't forget hook shots for Dok. We need some b2b points.

Garett reminds me of a mini Jamari who can actually rebound

@jayballer54 @BShark I'm a little worried Sam could be in trouble. He just looks outta sink from what I've seen and heard of the games. Garrett didn't have a great line yesterday but he was very active and today he filled up the stat sheet. Self likes his 8 man rotations and Garrett may have the upper hand by playing early in the season compared to Sam. but on the other hand Sam really doesn't have a ton of game experience himself. @DanR We have got to find a guy that takes pride in getting on the glass like a Trob that grabbed everything with in 10 feet of him. The last 2 years have been some the worst defensive and rebound teams that Self has had here and it has hurt big time in close games. On a side note did anyone else see Rico Gathers catch a TD for Dallas tonight? He was a rebounding machine and looked like it tonight jumping up and taking the ball for a score.

@kjayhawks That's awesome about Rico suave! I have always liked him. I hope Sam figures it out. He has the tools! Marcus is terrific.

Someone on the Phog uploaded both games.

If anyone here wants to watch them, here are the links.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByT74DnTqLCVYjNkMl9FdDE5UHc/view ↗
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByT74DnTqLCVSUsxZGVXUnRFODA/view ↗

@BShark this is awesome. Thanks for posting. Please do it again...at least 2 more times!

@BShark So, which of you computer geeks can tell me how to reformat the file of that game to where i could watch it on my desktop? The file appears to be an mp4- when I click on it just sits and spins. This seems to be above my Jethro Bodine 6th grade education.

@Fightsongwriter Well I'm not the one uploading them, to be clear. If the guy on the phog uploads the next to I will post the links here. I know some users here don't go to the phog.

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Edit: Or did you download the file and try to play it but nothing happens? If that's the case, I'm downloading it now, I'll try to help you troubleshoot when it finishes.

Fi am on my iPad and they work fine. 2nd game was not full screen. A little small but no complaints!

Many thanks Sharkman for the repost of the first two exies. Those will really help me get through the weeks until Late Night. Wow, it's fun getting to know the new guys. Anyone else notice that Newman shoots his 3s with a scissor-positioning of his legs instead of squared up? I think that's why he is stepping out of bounds on his shots in the corners. There just isn't enough room for his back leg to extent out. Isn't it time to widen the court by a foot on each side?

@KUSTEVE Well it's playing fine for me.

@BShark I see now. chrome wasn't dling it because it was too large to scan for viruses.

Glad you got it sorted.

@RockChalkinTexas I'm retiring on August 31st. I'll be going back to teaching for a couple of years. I have a stepson in Austin. Maybe I'll come down there and you can tell me where the best barbecue is located.

@wrwlumpy Congratulations!

I saw where coach said Garrett's low mins were by design. Any ideas what he meant?

@wrwlumpy Definitely congratulations .. and for going back and doing something you presumably love to do. That's what retirement is for.

@wrwlumpy Everybody know the best bbq is in KC.

My youngest says kc joes, he like jack stacks too. Hasn't been to all of them

@Crimsonorblue22 Garrett's minutes were limited by design in order to give other players more minutes. Cunliffe got 17 minutes, which is the most he's received so far.

@wrwlumpy If you don't go to Arthur Bryant's on 18th and Brooklyn, you have never had real BBQ. Dont let the yuppy suburban places fool you. This is the mecca of bbq. I recommend the smoked turky, smoked sausage and the Rich and spicy sauce. It is better than the original sauce imho.

Joe's was just named the best barbeque in the nation. Hard to go wrong there!

KC Joe's is the best. Fiorella's Jack stack is overrated and overpriced, in my opinion. Gates is very overpriced but not bad, Arthur Bryant's has a great history and reputation but the food is sooooooo greasy that you might need a shower or a trip to emergency or both. Johns's is good and used to be very popular but not as much lately; I get their special package for 20 people when I have parties at home on Sundays since Joe's does not open on Sundays. Lots of other good places.

@dylans But IDK if the old BBQ team "Slaughterhouse Five" is still the operating entity of Joes KC anymore. I'm thinking they sold out a few years ago when their star was still rising. At one time they had purchased the name "Oklahoma Joes" from the New Braunfels Corp for their restaurant, but could not use it for their products which they labeled "Cowtown" I used to buy authentic Ok Joes rubs, spices, & sauces at Ranchers Gourmet meat market in overland Park in the middle 90's. One rub in particular was called Sweet & Spicy & was hands down, to me, the tastiest seasoning on the planet for real brisket burnt ends.The Ok Joes name now belongs to Charbroil I think, as they bought out the original New Braunfels Grill Co. who owned the OK Joes trademark name. When I first got my old Oklahoma Joes smokers 25 years ago, they were mfg in New Braunfels Tex under that Oklahoma Joes name The pit at the old gas station on Mission Road was the pinnacle of BBQ brisket & pork ribs in KC to me in the 40 years I lived in the metro. Arthur B's on Brooklyn, The Smokehouse (now Fiorellas Jack Stack) in Martin City, & even the original Haywards Pit at 95th & Antioch in Overland Park still get much honorable respect from this old cowboy, but that flippin gas station was simply the cats ass of BBQ cusine in all the KC metro IMO. Damn I'm hungry !

@JayHawkFanToo Johns? Would that be Johnny's in the old South Olathe Oxford Steak house location on West 56 Hy? We used them for catering many holiday & occasion family celebrations & get togethers. Very good food, but not on the same playing field as Ok Joes IMO. IDT if I ever got one slab of greasy ribs from that gas station location. Can't say the same for the other joes sites. All pork simply is NOT created equal.

The original gas station site is where I fell in love with Joe's bbq. Great stuff.

Kc joes is WAAAYYYY too salty. Bbq is already salty enough and they just send it over the top. Arthurs is not greasy. That is poppycock. Ate there today. Smoked turky and sausage is heavenly.

@stoptheflop huh. I hadn't noticed that about his feet on the floor, but had noticed that he does some funky things once he jumps. Often, his knees are still very bent in the air, sometimes he scissor kicks in the air, and sometimes he kicks both feet down, and both seem to be done to get extra lift on the ball if he's tired (?). I wonder if this helps with his accuracy, as it allows his upper body to always do the exact same thing?

@Red_Rooster what's your favorite kc BBQ?

@approxinfinity It's going to be fun getting to know Newman's shooting motions. So far, he isn't worrying about squaring up and having both feet set, like Frank and Devonte. It seems like his lower body is all over the place depending on what he needs for balance. He's built much bigger than any guard I can remember since Darnell Valentine. RCJH

I finally watched the first game this weekend. My notes.

• DG and Newman will be electric together. I'm not sure their is a better back court in the country. Duke and Arizona are right there too, but younger than our guys.
• Our interior offense is much improved. We will get more than 8 points from that spot per game now.
• Our interior defense and weak side help are still very very poor. Maybe worse than last seasons. I can't believe how many dunks we gave up.
• We are starting two ball stoppers/black holes at PF and C. Neither are great B2B scorers. Doke has no footwork and Billy just looks uncomfortable and does not know how to score with his left hand. With that being said, raw talent is there and we still have 3 months to coach them up pre-season. Or, big picture, 8 months to coach them up pre-Tourney. The focus needs to be getting Billy to finish through contact with both hands and work on driving the ball from the top of the key and corner. Doke needs to master two post moves. He needs to master the drop step and then the up-and under. I don't want to see anymore running hooks from Doke.

I'm calling it now, the development of our two studs in the post will be the difference in a Final Four or another Elite Eight bust. If they can learn to keep the offense running with fluidity, provide some consistent scoring and give our guards a little bit more rim protection than we have had the past several seasons this team is a top 4 team in the country. If they can't learn to do that, this team will struggle in the tourney.

@Kcmatt7 That's it. It all comes down to the development of our bigs.

@Kcmatt7

Wish we still had Danny. I can just imagine him working with Preston.

If Preston puts the work in, he will be a great Jayhawk, you can see the potential. I hope we get two years...

@Kcmatt7 I was out of town and I didn't watch the games just the highlights but I think Dok does have a good hook shot/running hook. Saw him score last year b2b numerous times with those moves. Not sure what happened but just saying what I have seen him do before.

I'll try to watch a replay of the game to see what actually was occurring defensively compared to last year. People typically blamed our defensive problems, erroneously imo, on Landen when in fact our perimeter players were allowing all sorts of blowbys and stuff like that. I'm still hoping to see improvement in that area this year. It puts a lot less pressure on our interior players if our guards play actual defense.

@HawkChamp I get that Doke may make some running hooks, but is that what we want him doing?

I'd rather see him make a strong move instead of a finesse move. For several reasons.
- Power moves play to his strength and will, in the long run, be a much more efficient shot for him than a hook.
- He will be a cause a lot of fouls from the other team's posts. Foul trouble for starting centers means easier buckets later in the game. It means that an aggressive shot blocker might have to back off because he can't pick up an extra foul. You don't pick up a lot of fouls throwing up hooks.
- If he becomes efficient with his power moves and does draw a lot of fouls, teams will be forced to start double teaming him just to keep players in the game. And with our guards ability to move the ball and shoot the 3, that makes us very scary.

If you think about it statistically, it gets really interesting. Let's say, if Doke were to draw 2.5 fouls a game and keep the hook and he makes it at a 65% clip on 3 attempts per game while not forcing a double team he would add somewhere around 5.8 PPG playing finesse. (Based on his last years numbers and playing 25 ppg) If instead, he were to get fouled 3.5 times per game, and pass out of the double team that leads to an open trey 3 times a game, he would be adding 5.81 PPG of impact. And that is if we only make those extremely open treys at a 35% clip. If we were to more accurately assume we shoot those wide open 3s at a 40% clip it would be an addition of 6.26 PPG. This is not including what the impact of an extra foul per game could do to the opponents. If he gets a starting center 3 fouls early in the game, all of a sudden that point differential grows more and more.

So again, my point, he may very well make hook shots at an efficient rate, but his overall impact on the game is much greater if he plays an aggressive, high-contact game where he picks up a ton of fouls. If this were chess, Doke making a hook shot is like capturing a pawn. You're going to let him have that shot all day long. Where Doke getting a 3rd foul on a starting center is like capturing the other team's queen.

@BShark He has all the tools. You can see it. The game just needs to slow down for him a little and he needs to be able to see the bigger picture. I don't think he understands ball rotation because he has always just shot every time he had the ball. He is a big mismatch vs other posts, but not sure he understands that you can only exploit mismatches when you catch the ball in certain spots on the floor.

But, from what I watched I'm excited how much of a physical specimen he is going to be at the very least. He rebounded pretty well in the one game I watched.

@globaljaybird

The original Johnny's (which is the one I meant, dang auto correct) was by the main Shawnee Mission Post Office on Broadmore off Johnson Drive in Shawnee; the Olathe Location opened later. It has won many awards at the American Royals and was featured on the Dinners, drive ins and dives on the food network. Their slabs and burn ends are great. As I mentioned, Joe's is still the best and the Olathe location is now the more popular and always packed; however, since they do not open on Sundays, Johnny's is the next best thing in the Olathe if you need catering that day.

@Fightsongwriter

Bryant's is know in KC for having great but greasy BBQ. I have not been there recently and perhaps it is no longer as greasy as it used to be but at one time, they would serve the food in baskets with paper at the bottom that soon became soaked with grease; females at the office would pass when we headed there for lunch; they had no problem with other places such as the Rosedale BBQ on Southwest Blvd that has great lunch sandwiches. Turkey is the least greasy of the BBQ meats so perhaps that is not the best indicator. Again, I have not been to Bryant's in a couple of years (Joe's is better and only 4 miles from home) so my experience is based on previous visits and what I hear from other people...as you know, everybody in the KC area is a BBQ expert and has a favorite place and BBQ talk is very common in all settings.

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@BShark He has all the tools. You can see it. The game just needs to slow down for him a little and he needs to be able to see the bigger picture. I don't think he understands ball rotation because he has always just shot every time he had the ball. He is a big mismatch vs other posts, but not sure he understands that you can only exploit mismatches when you catch the ball in certain spots on the floor.

But, from what I watched I'm excited how much of a physical specimen he is going to be at the very least. He rebounded pretty well in the one game I watched.

Agree and for once, it's basically exactly matching what we heard about him coming out of HS. Could be special if he takes the coaching to heart.

@Kcmatt7

Exactly and also, he will be playing now against much better competition than he ever did n HS. He has a long ways to go if he wants to dominate in college like he did in HS.

@Crimsonorblue22 Sorry my reply is a few hours after your question but I wasn't tracking too well this morning. I'm better this afternoon. Barbeque ... I loved it ... but I have not had any for at least for 3 years. When I did eat it ... we liked Jack Stack although it was pretty pricey back at that time. I still buy Hayard's BBQ Sauce and cook some on the grill. Yum, Yum !!! Thanks for asking!!!

Q39 is maybe better than Joe's. Maybe. A couple bucks per order more expensive, but well worth it. Down by the Med center. Can get reservations at their website. One opening at College and Antioch (old Haywards location) on Sept. 1.

Anyone go to Guy & Mays in southeast KS?

@HighEliteMajor

Q39 is very good. I was there not too long ago and it was surprisingly good but I would not say it's better than Joe's. It is somewhat different than the traditional BBQ joint insofar as the have items such as shrimp, salmon and burgers that you don't usually find at BBQ places. It is fairly new but has a pretty decent following; definitely an up and coming place that is quickly becoming a real contender, something that is not easy in the KC market.

@bskeet no, guessing it must be good?

@bskeet

I have heard of it but it is not in the KC area, I think is somewhere south of Lawrence-Topeka.

@bskeet Guy and Mays in Williamsburg is an institution. Great ribs, wrapped in newspaper. Worth the trip.

@JayHawkFanToo I would never argue against Joe's, but the Mr Burns sandwich - burnt ends, pepperjack, onion straws and chipotle BBQ sauce = best sandwich ever.

@HighEliteMajor

I love burnt ends, I will have to try it next time I am there. I am doing some work near the Plaza so I might take a lunch trip there in the near future

I have been to Williamsburg, been awhile, it's excellent!

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@Crimsonorblue22 The roads are even paved to Williamsburg now. Good food but I always hated getting the car or truck so damn dirty.

@bskeet We did 20 years ago..

I watched the first half of game two on my lunch break today. Here are my notes:

• Garrett gets it. He understands spacing because he was a PG. He plays at 110% while understanding he can't play too fast or he will make mistakes. On top of that, he is athletic and has great timing. He will be our 3rd big off the bench it looks like.
• Lightfoot has disappointed me so far. We just should be able to do better for our 3rd big than him. He isn't a threat to score, rebound or block a shot. He is essentially just out there. He might be in the right spot 100% of the time, but when you pose no threat it doesn't really matter where you are.

@Kcmatt7 yeah a lot of folks where hoping Mitch would be a factor but I was skeptical. Maybe it's the mask affecting him, May be its not. Still have no idea why Dwight left. He would have been our third big and got plenty of minutes. All this "he thought Mitch was ahead of him" doesn't hold much weight right now.

@HawkChamp I think he wanted a larger role at a smaller school. He know he isn't going pro (in the U.S.). So he wants 30 minutes a game. He needs more game tape so he can try to land an overseas gig. And his role here doesn't allow him to show off.

Can't blame him for doing what he thinks is best for him.

@Kcmatt7 I can see that but he could have played a sizeable role here. No one nationally cares at all what happens at Western Kentucky, with all due respect to that program. He would have been the first big off the bench to probably replace Dok, would be on national tv every week and have a chance to play for a title. Sounds like a sweet deal to me.

@HawkChamp Lol me too, but I think we also have a bit of Crimson and Blue tint to our shades...

@globaljaybird It has been 25 years at least since I was there.. It's just a little bar in a little town with underwhelming presentation... But the ribs are unforgettable, after all this time. Glad there are a few others who can back me up on the awesomeness of G&M in Williamsburg..

As for KC BBQ (which is the best in the world) My top 3 are Joes, Gates and Bryants. I can't deny that Joe's is the best. It didn't exist when I was in school, so the debate used to be Bryants vs Gates... But I've made the pilgrimage to Joes a couple times in the last 10 years and it's made me a believer. Joe's is sublime.

@JayHawkFanToo Williamsburg is straight West of junction of old John Brown Hy at Princeton & 59 Hy South of Lawrence & is at the intersection of JB Hy & old 50 Hy in Williamsburg . Just an old 3.2 beer 🍻 joint but has been there since Moby Dick was a minnow. PDG food 🥘 for an old spoon but not consistent . Was raised up not far from there, also drove through there often on the back/forth to attend KSTC Emporia. Was still a teachers 👩‍🏫 college during the Vietnam War.

@globaljaybird

Thanks for the info. I know the names is occasionally mentioned in KC when talking BBQ. I need to take a day trip there sometime.

@JayHawkFanToo I think you can take
I-35 all the way to Williamsburg now. Back in the day it was mainly 2 lane blacktops & rabbit 🐰 paths.