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It'd be great if the NCAA's decision yesterday made the rest of the team pissed off and they just played with a chip on their shoulder the rest of the season. I hope they do.

Glad bull riding didn't go long.

Zoom happy CBS cameraman

Nice start for Dedric

Vick wide open for a change!

D dot

Great d

SWEET stroke by Ochai

Hawks do look a bit more fired up than usual out of the gate. Maybe will play with a chip on their shoulders...

Dedric get fouled?

Dotson's been all over the place. Needs a breather.

Goof start. Dont let up, ever

tundrahok said:

Glad bull riding didn't go long.

That's awesome.

@Crimsonorblue22 Probably, he doesn't get a lot of calls though.

tundrahok said:

Glad bull riding didn't go long.

With our luck, I'm surprised the last guy didn't stay on the bull for 15 minutes.

@DanR And, we can't afford him to be picking up cheap fouls...

Good start here. Dot has to stay outta foul trouble.

Noo nooo Yesss! Dedric from three

Preparing myself for Charlie's patented no-look shot

Is Vick the worst post-feeder on the team?

@KirkIsMyHinrich Dotson is probably worse

@DanR Bad passing team all around...

Good pass Charlie!

We got a break there - Ochai was in the circle...

Bad call on Culver to our benefit

Lucky break on that charge there, it was close for sure.

Bout time we got a bad call!

That was the worst charge call I've ever seen.

No matter if he was in the circle it's a BAD CALL

Love the announcers

@Crimsonorblue22

Not fran that's for sure. For once unbiased

@KirkIsMyHinrich Na, EJ at ISU was way worse, this was close. You have to remember that you don't have to be set, just in front, in legal guarding position. Block/charge calls are always questionable just like a ball/strike in baseball.

Oh right, there's a football game tomorrow that I don't care about.

Moore doing moore things

@kjayhawks That only applies if he was outside the circle - he wasn't - replay clearly showed he had at least one foot in the circle...

awesome D by dedric and never left his feet LOL

What a dumb dumb lawson is

World class Euro soccer flop

Wow vick

I thought TTU was best defensive team in the B12 - and we suck at offense.... Someone didn't read the script....

Ochai has to finish that.

DCHawker said:

I thought TTU was best defensive team in the B12 - and we suck at offense.... Someone didn't read the script....

We're fired up by adversity.

So, logically the offense is humming against a great defensive team. Because of course it is...

We've already exceeded my total points expectation for the game.

No way that was off KU, just rewatched it lol, The energy level today is so much better. I've noticed when Vick starts talking down the floor he seems to get more and more fired up. Offense is better with this good ball movement and without Garrett.

Great start with lots of energy - but Grimes again a complete non-factor in every phase...

@DCHawker Grimes had a nice drive and dish to Dedric, but that's about it.

three guys burned by Culver now

Well, at least Charlie looked at the basket...

Chuck

REALLY small team on the court....

Mitch fell for that hook line and sinker

Yeah

Chuck🕳

Why can't they run the lob play for Grimes a couple of times every game to get him to see the ball go in the basket...

Square up

DCHawker said:

Why can't they run the lob play for Grimes a couple of times every game to get him to see the ball go in the basket...

Not sure he has the hops.

@Crimsonorblue22

Not in his arsenal

OK. No damage with the Mitch Moore combo...put the other guys in , please.

Ltft don't try to block everything

Culver is really good. Wont be here next yr

I wish Moore could shoot...

@KirkIsMyHinrich

Insert everyone's name but Vick on that too really

KirkIsMyHinrich said:

I wish Moore could shoot...

I wish he was a foot taller and quicker too

bad stretch there, Moore doing Moore stuff, Mitch doing Mitch stuff. Get guys back in

He was sideways on that last shot

Thought Vick was in lane

@kjayhawks Moore has a couple of typical Chuck plays, but he's done Moore than Grimes...

Lol

Tech's coaching staff looks like the guys from the accounting department

They do, nerd guys

Feels like Self told Dotson to shoot more.

I mean basketball has devolved in rules. What is agbaji supposed to do

I heard he does this fireside chat that's hilarious

Click, Grimes.

Wow Grimes made a shot

Way to go Grimes!!

@BeddieKU23 Now, if he could add a rebound or two to the mix....

@KirkIsMyHinrich he should!

remember a couple of days ago when I said play D and let it fly.....your welcome

@DCHawker

Slow down there.

Play D

@BeddieKU23 Well, lookie there...

The effort has been ther eon D

I'm trying not to enjoy this half TOO much.

@DCHawker

Ask and you shall receive, bravo

approxinfinity said:

The effort has been ther eon D

Jinx.

Chuck, heart attack

Dribble into dble team

Holy crap. Chuck with his second assist

Assist chuck, sorry chuck

We've roared past our game average of made 3s already...

Can we just tell Chuck to never shoot a 3 again?

Threedric Lawson.

like, it can be a private conversation. nobody will see it coming.

@approxinfinity

He wouldn't listen he chucks them in his sleep, also bricks

wow I'm shocked folks what a half on both ends

I'm not shocked

Sure feels different than the last few games.

Couldn't ask for a better result for a half.

What the hell is Moore doing at all times.

@KirkIsMyHinrich

Improving his 3 game at the right time of season

BOOYAH....

Moore has 5 assists, acc to ESPN box score. And still managed to find his way for 2 bad shots.

@tundrahok

Being home helps. Making 3s helps.

If i didnt know there were 4 minutes left on the clock (or whatever it was) I would have thought one fo Chuck's 3 pt attempts was an inbounds play with .8 seconds left, so fast was his release.

Most surprising is we dominated the boards. Also avoided foul trouble.

@Crimsonorblue22 I'm not shocked..slightly surprised......but nothing cures a mini slump like AFH.

@mayjay lolol....

What a half. I'm dazed and confused.

@BShark I just hope a lead at halftime isn't bad news for us.

@tundrahok AFH

NC State only scored 24 points in a full game today. That's impressive.

@BShark you are always confused!

"Well, I didn't really care for how the AFC Championship game went down; I think I'm gonna boycott the Superbowl. The NFL is a joke, kind of like the NCAA" - Bill Self. Wait, he said Patriots*, nm.

* Thanks <a href="/user/Crimsonorblue22" class="mention">@Crimsonorblue22</a>

He said patriots

It a fun game when you make shots. But moore really, seriously should not shoot.

Crimsonorblue22 said:

He said patriots

haha ok. mb, was too busy typing my comment, I figured the commercial was going to be all ACC coaches, so surprised was I that they actually showed a clip of Bill Self during our halftime.

It's refreshing to not have the announcer talk about "how to beat Kansas" the whole game. I haven't seen 1 Dook or Tucky reference, either.

KUSTEVE said:

It's refreshing to not have the announcer talk about "how to beat Kansas" the whole game. I haven't seen 1 Dook or Tucky reference, either.

I'm not a huge fan of Onions but he is a nice change from Fran to be sure.

I like Onions, man.

@KirkIsMyHinrich 9 out of 52. Maybe Charlie will transfer there- he'd fit right in.

@KUSTEVE CBS commentators> ESPN commentators

@BShark I like him. It's shtick, but not nearly as annoying as Dickie V.

"Onions" and "with a kiss" trademarks :rolling_eyes:

Are we so bad that other teams don't need to foul us anymore? Just like the few fouls called against Texas, T Tech only has 4 fouls at the half. Or, could it be the officiating.

stoptheflop said:

Are we so bad that other teams don't need to foul us anymore? Just like the few fouls called against Texas, T Tech only has 4 fouls at the half. Or, could it be the officiating.

Well we did shoot all threes...

Tech probably got away with a few fouls on Dedric but other than that it's been fine.

self did a great job of changing things up, making 3's

Yeah I don't think TTU had a bunch of fouls that went uncalled. Mostly okay officiated game. Though that dunk for TTU should have counted. Definitely wasn't a charge.

10 assists on 16 FG. 62.5%, much better than recently.

@BShark but that's water under the bridge!

CBS picture quality sucks and there is no replay available. Still better than ESPN announcing.

Grimes had 1 assist and 1 board. 100% increase in each category!!

Yelling at them

Good rebounding

In most cultures thats a travel

@Fightsongwriter Actually, it's an infinite increase.... ;)

Lol, good to

pushing the mental reset button now. YEAH DOTSON!

That was our inbounds play

Hmm. Travel.

Fouls of Dedric?

Let's see some Big Dave

That's usually a travel by any means of the rule

Our close outs have really had some urgency on them. Big difference.

@Crimsonorblue22 Two

@approxinfinity

Refreshing

Oh man, that backdoor is often wide open. Made us pay that time.

Och 7/6.

4 fouls in 3 minutes ouch

Score more guys

Loving our free throw defense today

They're pushing the tempo a lot more this half - we're a step behind...

Hell yeah Grimes! That was instinct, not overthought. Beautiful pass.

2 halves boys

Refs trying to make it close but Tech can't hit.

Grimes really does not like to rebound

Grimes as the playmaker not just standing in the corner, good stuff.

@approxinfinity msybe he should be the pg?

No foul there. Garbage.

3? Dedric

Maybe a rebound. That would be nice

Fightsongwriter said:

@approxinfinity msybe he should be the pg?

I do think he should be the PG, Dotson on the wing shoudl mean more open looks stepping into his shot.

@Crimsonorblue22 Not sure it was on him or Ochai - one of them now has 3...

Dedric was forearmed outta the way there, easy call for most, just like the travel.

Only trimmed the lead by one...but gosh can we get a rebound?

Dedric has 3 fouls. Ochai has 2.

@kjayhawks they have been shoving our guys all game. Zero calls.

Dedric

Tech came out fired up, which we knew would happen need to settle in.

Killing us on the boards this half - reverse from the 1st half. Getting second chance points and picking up cheap fouls..

Give the onion to the big puppy with a kiss!

approxinfinity said:

Give the onion to the big puppy with a kiss!

that code for something?

DanR said:

approxinfinity said:

Give the onion to the big puppy with a kiss!

that code for something?

Trying to maximize my Raftery :100:

12fouls on ku. 5 on tt

WOWOW, SPEEEED!

Legit, to legit to quit

That's why Dave doesn't play more... Ball disappears into a black hole...

Lol Charlie

my god moore

Moore is embarrassing

Dave is playing good D though on both ends of the court

Keep ball up

Ugh let Dave play thru

Vicks effort and focus has been good. Still hamming it up after made shots, but hasn't gotten caught sleepign b/c of it.

He got mugged. But trying to do too much.

Lightfoot

Good job mitch. You didn't even try

Ochai

GET MITCH OUT OF THERE

Whoa

The big lead was nice while it lasted

@BeddieKU23 16 is still good, lets keep this.

D dot

Mitch and Charlie suck badly

Ochai, you're a spark buddy! So good!

Double T

Wow vick. Your so dumb

Thats all on the Refs, Call a GD fouls on the guys in Black!!!!

@approxinfinity

What a play

Looked like vick took an elbow to the face

Bill just told the refs the same, "thats what happens when you don't call fouls"

Looks like Self took an elbow to the face too

Every foul leads to free throws for them. Not good

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Ochai posterized Big Dave

Holy crap Ochai. Amazing!

What a freak agbaji

Are u kidding me dumb ass refs

Holy cow!!!!!

Well, they're in the 1/1 awfully early.

lol

Another weak foul on the jayhawks.... It's a 25 point game right now with even calls, chicken shits

BeddieKU23 said:

Are u kidding me dumb ass refs

Did they call an intentional foul on Dotson? Because that'd be full dumbass

@BShark

Yup. Fire him now

BeddieKU23 said:

@BShark

Yup. Fire him now

HOW WHY WHAT

@BShark Yes - we're giving them a lot of freebies this half - and getting ourselves in some foul trouble...

Self needs a T, this is BS all around.

@BShark

Its ku we get all the calls

Man I'm fired up

On review, that call on Dotson was complete BS. Just trying to get around a moving screen.

Och with best dunk of the year!

KU football getting some love on CBS. Don't see that very often.

One of the few times in recent years when an opponent doesn't shoot well in Allen.

Aquib talib! Hoping he doesn't hurt anyone or shoot his leg

Just joining. But with offense seeming to be on a better roll against a solid defensive team - is anyone speculating that it’s in part with Garrett out?

Good gosh

Only ku can give up 5 point plays

way to hustle back at least Charlie

Moore sucks in every language

F u refs. Just quit

WTF>>>

@BeddieKU23 can we trade him back to cal

Our choke job game is good

And 1

We've scored 10 points in 10 minutes - until Dot's drive...

And 1 wtf

@Fightsongwriter

For free, only

Worst officiated game in recorded history

Thank you🙏

Huge 3 by Grimes.

@kjayhawks

What about Arizona st and west Virginia. They say hold my beer

Huge shot by q. About time

No Moore

@BeddieKU23 They didn't have bogus flagellants at least

Can Dedric dunk?

Cedric to Ochai... was that a lob, bro?

Ochai broke his leg

Go clock!

Grimes with his first offensive rebound of the yr

Good things happen when grimes moves around a little

@tundrahok nope

Except he cant make free throws

You will never a game called this way in Cameron, Dook averages....averages 20 more FTs than opponents

12 mins. of play and they have trimmed 2 pts off the lead..i'll take it.

@kjayhawks

The refs were special in that one today

Hurt has to like how Self is playing Dedric

@BeddieKU23 Wrote about this in another thread - he actually had 9! before that one. Of course, Ochai has more in a quarter of the minutes.

@DCHawker

Thx it felt like the first effort play in weeks. Dont know why hes coasting this yr

D dot never makes frans list!

The lack of fouls called on tech is just unbelievable

D Dot taking over the game right now. If he ever learns to finish like Frank.....

Love this tough kid

I think I'm going to like that little #11 kid

beat me to it, @Crimsonorblue22

Heard tyshawn was here

Jeez

Great pass

I'll give Grimes credit for playing NBA-ready defense

Great decisions! Team ball

So, why is Garrett in the doghouse?

@stoptheflop where u been!🤣 ankle sprain

@stoptheflop Sprained ankle

@stoptheflop kidding u!

Only 5 bench points-all in the first half. But, Tech only has 3 bench points.

Don't think Marcus could ever be in Self's doghouse

uh-BAH-gee

We r keeping these announcers! They like AFH!

I think oak and dot r tired

Maybe not

Grimes looks fresh

Finally - a 20 point game for D Dot - knew it had to come at some point...

@DanR fresh as in cool? Or not tired?

Great pass from q to d

OK. Now I wish we'd save some of those made 3s for Tuesday....

@Crimsonorblue22 he's not breathing hard and hasn't broken a sweat yet

@Hawk8086

First to 50

I think the refs knew it was BS so now Tech has had like 6 straight fouls.

Pretty good game for everyone. Even Charlie (after clanking his layup) hustled back and caused a travel which broke Tech's little run

@DanR He hasn't broken a sweat, because he hasn't broken a sweat. We're giving him props because he hasn't been a complete no show, but he's played most of the game and is only starter not in double figures and has but 2 rebounds (yes, he does have 4 assists)....

Looking down the rd to KSU? I heard more lol at our Silvio problems from that trash over there. Can't imagine the posters and crap coming from those pie🕳's

@Crimsonorblue22

They are a bad breed

Offensive mvp, mahomes!

DanR said:

Pretty good game for everyone. Even Charlie (after clanking his layup) hustled back and caused a travel which broke Tech's little run

yeah, he lay on the ground a couple seconds too long, but they didn't capitalize.

Effing weak ass drive by Grimes... Man up....

I have a feeling that the more Ochai plays with Grimes and Dotson, the better Grimes will be.

Agbaji is a hell of defender

Good game Dedric!

Coach pulling another Baylor move and clearing the bench too soon?

Good thing we up so much

Agree with @Crimsonandblue12 hurt has to be impressed

Beard classy

Oh mitch. Grab the ball

Dedric with a quiet 25 and 10

Call Teahan and Lightfoot in Law.

@DanR Should have left Grimes in with the scrubs. Let him be the scorer.

Mitch I love u, but!

Double doubles from both Dedric and Ochai....

Still time for Mitch to foul out.

How nice is this? Hot Diggity Dawg...

CBS just cut away, f'ers.

All 3's

Blowing the lead quick lol. Good thing its pver

Still on in Lawrence. Lead down to 16 with 45 seconds left.

Rock chalk Jayhawk

Let's go OK State!

Stunning result

Played to our talent and our coaching! Great team chemistry!

Didn't think we would win by 16 today, and the game wasn't even that close. Nice game today.

It was a must win. Great to see the team rise to the occasion. Maybe things will start to come together from this point forward..

Ok state can hit the 3! No easy teams

Chris Teahan 2 minutes played 2 3pa. Attaboy.

I think we should use this line up going forward, MG is a great defender but the offense look better. Some of it was we were hitting from the outside but I like everyone of our guards shots better than his.

@kjayhawks great spark plug off the bench!

Great game. Pleasantly surprised. One thing you can always count on is when Self and his team get backed in a corner they respond.

He’ll of a team effort tonight.

Ochai had a Double double, his rebounding and defense is great for a kid thats just played his 8th game I believe. He was a huge get at this point, a diamond in the rough.

Vick really stepped up too

Grimes with 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and no turnovers. I like Grimes the passer.

kjayhawks said:

Ochai had a Double double, his rebounding and defense is great for a kid thats just played his 8th game I believe. He was a huge get at this point, a diamond in the rough.

I felt like Ochai was just okay today. Didn't do anything to hurt the team but missed a few shots. Then I saw the box score and he had 10/10/3. He's a really good athlete but also a smart player, great combo.

Great game for sure, only issue was offensive rebounds at the start of the 2nd half and a couple of nit picking turnovers.

KirkIsMyHinrich said:

Grimes with 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and no turnovers. I like Grimes the passer.

Great to see him actually contribute.

My only negative from today would be Dave. He got set up on a platter twice and couldn't finish. I hope he toughs it out at KU. Almost any other recruiting class and he isn't a McDAA but he can be a good player in time.

@BShark Thats how you know you have a good player, misses a couple of open looks but still was very effective in the end.

Okay. Onward to the purps with momentum.

The thing about today for me was the energy was better than we have shown in weeks right from the tip. I always say if you play hard, good things will happen. I loved seeing guys smiling and having fun, even Grimes flashed a smile a couple of times. We played loose and had fun. It will take a similar effort again tuesday in Manhattan.

Anei's (Big For ok st) center of gravity (waist) is so high. Doke would destroy that guy.

I think d dot can run on kitties, wade looks pretty tentative on that foot. He's playing good though. I'll watch tonight.

I like tyshawn!

Nice to see Charlie recover from some boneheaded shots early and learn to be a positive impact when his shot isn't falling. Dude finished with 6 assists. His shot is as bad as Garrett % wise.

He's on post game

kjayhawks said:

Nice to see Charlie recover from some boneheaded shots early and learn to be a positive impact when his shot isn't falling. Dude finished with 6 assists. His shot is as bad as Garrett % wise.

No 2 shots of Charlie's look alike. His form and his approach to shooting is broken.

Tyshawn was one of those guys that could make a unbelievable play and then turn around and make you wanna pull your hair out a minute later... Love that guy, met him once.

Tyshawn is all grown up.

approxinfinity said:

kjayhawks said:

Nice to see Charlie recover from some boneheaded shots early and learn to be a positive impact when his shot isn't falling. Dude finished with 6 assists. His shot is as bad as Garrett % wise.

No 2 shots of Charlie's look alike. His form and his approach to shooting is broken.

That open lay-up was good tho. I think that his offense has to be try an penetrate, kick it out if defense rotates in and only shoot OPEN threes.

@approxinfinity His form is ugly ugly, he just needs to lock himslef in the gym for a few days. Getting consistent form, even if its isn't great form is huge in shooting.

BShark said:

approxinfinity said:

kjayhawks said:

Nice to see Charlie recover from some boneheaded shots early and learn to be a positive impact when his shot isn't falling. Dude finished with 6 assists. His shot is as bad as Garrett % wise.

No 2 shots of Charlie's look alike. His form and his approach to shooting is broken.

That open lay-up was good tho. I think that his offense has to be try an penetrate, kick it out if defense rotates in and only shoot OPEN threes.

He had a couple nice drives and kicks. Fast. I do think he will get destroyed if he drives too often. It has to be only when the d isn't staying home

Believe it or not, my dad (RIP) loved Tyshawn.

Good news as well OU lost in Morgantown so we aren't the lone wolf lol

In other news, NC State had only 24 points against Tech whose best player was out with broken toe (Justin Robinson). Same NC State team that took UVA to OT last game. Someone else had their Topeka YMCA moment today.

@approxinfinity I bet the line at concessions was out of the building in that one.

kjayhawks said:

@approxinfinity I bet the line at concessions was out of the building in that one.

Both ranked teams :) hoping Tech can keep Buzz Williams a while so that won't be an anomoly

I love Chris beard

My favorite stat today was 19 assists on 27 made FG's for KU. KU was passing the ball much better than they have been today and that was a big reason for so many easy shots at the basket and open looks from 3.

My second favorite stat today is the Dedric Lawson would've beaten NC State by himself today.

@Texas-Hawk-10 good one! Hurt had to be impressed! Glad Dedric is shooting out there. He has a sweet shot, might move him up, I hope!

So is everybody back on the bandwagon now? Keep the faith friends. Keep the faith.

@bmensch1 I shoved some of them off🤣💪🏻

@bmensch1 I still need more convincing other than one good game before my expectations get too high.

@bmensch1

At home sure. Plus the Silvio thing gave some motivation. Nice to see though

@kjayhawks I may or may not let you on!🤔

@BeddieKU23 I really like the chemistry, sharing the ball, assists, giving up a good shot for a better shot. Dot taking open shots, Dedric too!

If u didnt hear post game, Chris beard complimented our program, AFH, Self, and knocked the ncaa. He definitely wasn't on frans list of coaches he heard from that thought the results were what they thought they'd be. I'd take him after Self over anyone.

@Crimsonorblue22 bring it on young lady!!!

This is the 1st COMPLETE game we have played all year. - -We might of had some 6-7 minutes stretches but not for the entire game , some crazy calls in the 2nd half.

Feel bad for Marcus but with the line up we put on the floor tonight at least opposition couldn't double nearly as easily , having to guard all 5 spots. - -Oachi is going to be a stud - -and we were redshirting him - Only thing I just hope gets better , when Dave is in seems like he always wants his motor to go 50 in a 20 mph zone - -Oachi's defense isn't that far away for Marcus - -which is really good - -maybe this might be the way we need to run - -and bring Marcus off the Bench. - -I think that the NCAA pissed some players off - -looked pretty salty against the # 1 team leading the Nation in defense. They give up 56.8 a game - - hell we almost had that by half time. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

kjayhawks said:

@bmensch1 I still need more convincing other than one good game before my expectations get too high.

Go back and watch the last 30 years of ku basketball..you need more convincing than that...cheer for espn and the blue devils. If you are talking about this year...watch the Tennessee game, michigan st game, iowa state at home, OK game...there is plenty of evidence that this team is fine. If I remember correctly, you were one of the few that counted the Jayhawk out after Washington, AZ state, and a scrapper again Nebraska last year. The fine Jayhawk only made it to a final four. They're real good. They'll be fine.

@Crimsonorblue22

Yeah and it pains me to say but without Garrett things just seemed better. It helps when guys make 3s. This offense was built for guys to make perimeter shots. They played solid defense for the most part as well

@BeddieKU23 It pains me to say so, but I think you're right. And I think HEM is right about Garrett. There was a flow to the offense we hadn't seen all year. Garrett in the game means it's 4 against 5 on offense. Our offense just eviscerated the number 1 defense in the country. Will Bill begin to see the light? I'm not sure about that.

@KUSTEVE The passing seemed a lot better today, plus guys made shots. Now due to the passing many of the looks were fairly open but still...

BShark said:

@KUSTEVE The passing seemed a lot better today, plus guys made shots. Now due to the passing many of the looks were fairly open but still...

This is the key right here regardless of Garrett's status. KU mostly made good passes today that had intent and kept moving it until someone had an open look. This is what this team needs right now and what they need to do in Manhattan to win there.

@Texas-Hawk-10 Even Fran has lamented in a couple games that our passes to open guys lately have not been accurate, so the guy getting the pass isn't open by the time he gets to the ball. Today, they seemed to be quick and accurate so shots could be released quickly. That is the key to Vick.

@bmensch1 wrong, I was one of few that said if we get to FF people wouldnt care about the home loses and as usual I was right. I'm not saying this team isn't going to win again as some insinuated before today's game. But I'm not willing to just say they will now cruise to B12 title either. Let's see if they can put together a few good games or weeks is all I'm saying and I dont believe its foolish to ask that at this point. People overreact good and bad too much. I'm still standing by my expectations of just making the tournament. Now that could change if see STEADY improvement not one game my friend.

Two things helped a lot today...shots went in from distance and Tech not being much of an offensive team. Not having Garrett on the floor clearly helped KU on offense with ball movement and spacing. I will be curious to see how this better offensive lineup looks when they play K-state who has a bit more to offer offensively. Tech has Culver and the Italian and not much else (it seemed). Will the loss of Garrett be felt more on D when facing team with a bit more firepower? Time will tell I guess.

@kjayhawks as usual u r right?🤔🤣 lets have a statement from your wife! Inquiring minds want to know!

Lets see how the media marginalizes this win and continues to magnify our loses. OH, and then listen to the self-righteous analysts begin to throw stones at Silvios ruling and then praise other programs for their program integrity. We all know whos dirty in college bball . Oh, and HOW IN THE HELL IS AN ADIDAS REP A DAMN BOOSTER? Can someone tell me how that was thrown into the investigation to justify their ruling? How? That screams conspiracy against KU. They had nothing and was unable to connect KU. They had to REDEFINE the relationship with ADIDAS. So, they have set another unfair precedence in college bball. This means all shoe reps are now considered BOOSTERS. They can't name ADIDAS reps as BOOSTERS to punish Silvio and KU. Silvio is ineligible and KU will never play him. This is bogus and everyone knows it. Everyone demanded a ruling and this is their answer. They beat up KU, while other programs get away with murder.
More to come? We better see a wave of Grand Jurys, indictments, and punishments. We better see teams lose wins and vacate seasons. They didn't apply a more severe punishment because they took into consideration that he didn't play at all this year. Or, they would have lowered a much more severe punishment.

UNC- no sanctions over academic violations? They question KU coaches as possibly knowing? Yet Roy Williams was never even mentioned hardly in that mess. How about their recent issue with Nasir? Or whatever his name. Nothing?

Zona - What happened to Miller and Ayton's $100,000 phone tap claim?

Duke- Williamson was ALSO named in the Grand Jury as naming a price to pay for play, and nothing was investigated or done. Why? K says it's all a blip? A blip? This is insane.

Oh, Maryland and Under Armour were also named as paying Silvio to play and KU takes the fall? What screwed up crap is this?

The NCAA doesn't have to answer to anyone. They have the freakin' FBI doing their dirty work. This is ALL BULLSHIT.

This is exactly how I feel right now...

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🥰 loves this place!

Extremely impressed with today’s win.

I thought this would be one of those emotionally drained kinda games. Nope.

This was their most aggressive and athletic game in recent memory.

Nobody was standing around. Everybody was attacking. Loved it.

I hope this team (and lineup) is now settled, and we play with this intensity going forward.

As @jaybate-1-0 would say (where are you man? we miss you), Self went with the full on AMP for this game. All in, 100% amp. Full metal jacket AMP with the Devonte pre-game talk.

@Crimsonorblue22 I wish the link worked (no video there where you click through); I really want to hear what Devonte said. Thanks for sharing.

I was at a funeral yesterday and unable to watch the game or find a replay. Why did KU stomp Tech? Was the better play the result of good shooting or was the good shooting the reason for better play? If they only played well because they shot well, I’m afraid it’s a blip. If they shot better because the defense was on and the ball movement on offense was crisp then it’s likely repeatable. 🤞 it’s repeatable.

@dylans We did move the ball well....but we also made shots. 9 3pters in the first half...can't do that all the time. But we looked crisp on offense...expecially in the first half. Pretty good in the 2nd as well. Played with a lot of energy...there's no place like home, as they say.

@dylans

I think it was the perfect storm type of game. Silvio out, Garrett out, losing 2 in a row, being at home. Self said he would find a way to fix the offense. Bottle all those up and the guys had energy and moved the ball, the effort on defense for most of the game was locked in. Making a season high in 3s also helps, everyone in the starting 5 made at least 1. We started off hot continued to lead and had a 20 point advantage at half. From that point they never got closer then 13. Just a great effort. Guys stepped up and the passes and ball movement really caught tech off guard. Do I think its repeatable? At home maybe. Garrett will be out a few games and Tuesday will be a great test to see how amped the guys are still off this Silvio high

Our O was different too. We started Dedric out at the top of the key, no dble teams! Opened it up and he made 3 3's? Dribbled in. Opened lanes, they played off of us, Vick was open and nobody playing off Marcus in lane

Oh, and dg's pregame speech told them to shoot if open!🤣

@Crimsonorblue22 Revolutionary concept!!

KUSTEVE said:

@BeddieKU23 It pains me to say so, but I think you're right. And I think HEM is right about Garrett. There was a flow to the offense we hadn't seen all year. Garrett in the game means it's 4 against 5 on offense. Our offense just eviscerated the number 1 defense in the country. Will Bill begin to see the light? I'm not sure about that.

Your right Ol buddy - -& the others are right too.- - Don't get me wrong - -I love Marcus, he busts his ass for the team - -great defender - -lock down , he has proven that for sure , steals and such - -good rebounder for his size - BUT

Sad to say pretty much unless he can drive the ball OTHER then his like 3 game stretch - -poor Marcus is a liability for us on the offensive end -I know I was trying to ride with my boy Marcus and others told me - just took this ol goat some time to let it sink in - -Marcus with everything he has going for us - -is just a liability on the offensive end. - - -With this line up that Coach put on the flor yesterday - -partially/mainly cause he is thinking he had no other choice -these 5 ? - -this is the most fluid
I've seen ALL YEAR.

nice flow , smooth for I'd say 90-95% of the game with the other 5 % when Charlie was in an gunning up ugly 3's -my GOD he needs to stop that his 3 point shooting is past horrible- -he needs to be their t handle the ball - - assist.- - Sorry strayed for a minute. - -We need this 5 on the floor Tuesday for sure Ochai for sure needs lots of minutes for the rest of the season.

I'm not gonna lie , & I think if we are honest and truthful we would all agree as much as it might hurt - - Tuesday is going to be a war - K-State is good mostly for their D - -the thing is though they have got a nice flow going on the offensive end right now == were gonna have to tighten the Jock straps and be ready- - play with the same intensity as yesterday. One other side note real quick also - -for the Drew haters - - umm don't look now but they are playing some pretty dam good ball themselves and that's AFTER they have lost their main man - - -NO give me's anymore in this league. - -you have to bring it - -night in - -night out. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

jayballer73 said:

One other side note real quick also - -for the Drew haters - - umm don't look now but they are playing some pretty dam good ball themselves and that's AFTER they have lost their main man - - -NO give me's anymore in this league. - -you have to bring it - -night in - -night out. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

Fair. I still expect Bill Self to eat his lunch!

What I would give to have seen yesterday's team play that way last week. What I saw in Austin was atrocious. I guess every team will, at some point, have a really bad game. But for us to do so in both Austin and at WVU was worrisome. I thought a "players only meeting" was needed but glad to see Devonte' step up.
Hope the team realizes how much more fun it is to have a first half like they did yesterday.

Me with Dr. Randall (in green jacket) and his brother that I worked with and who took me to Final Four last year.

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@Crimsonorblue22

Really good point. I liked putting lawson at the top of the key. We got away from that without Doke but it worked for KU making it impossible for tech to double him

@RockChalkinTexas we've missed you! Hope you are doing great!

RockChalkinTexas said:

What I would give to have seen yesterday's team play that way last week. What I saw in Austin was atrocious. I guess every team will, at some point, have a really bad game. But for us to do so in both Austin and at WVU was worrisome. I thought a "players only meeting" was needed but glad to see Devonte' step up.
Hope the team realizes how much more fun it is to have a first half like they did yesterday.

hey! good to see you! I'm excited that the boys showed up though, there's still some fight left in them and this Big 12 title is still very much in play.

Well CBS just came out with there new rankings. - -KU 12th - - - -Texas Tech 15th - - - -- Iowa State 20th -- & K-State 22nd.

So we have another top 25 match up 12 vs 22 - -lace them up boys -- it's not gonna be easy. - - every game for us this year is Gonna be or has been a rock fight - - -tighten them up - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY