@dylans agree, holding is very important
BShark
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I haven't been able to keep up, thanks for the updates
@Kcmatt7 said in 2025 Baseball Season:
We should be thrilled they’re competitive at least. Future looks bright
They just can't hit the damn ball
Sounds like the punting spot could be a real competition
@approxinfinity just not a fan. He is a real person though
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
Any of these guys still on our radar? https://www.si.com/college/kansas/basketball/five-players-bill-self-and-kansas-can-still-add-to-the-jayhawks-roster ↗
Schulman as the author....woof
@dylans said in KU Roster for 25-26:
@SlimShaddy54 Sounds academically ineligible -
Yeah rumor is he will have to do JUCO
Posting for @approxinfinity and other Flory enjoyers
@rockchalkjayhawk Not KJ. Presumably Tre White can dribble a basketball, rebound, and is a threat to shoot.
So it was mostly a joke about KJ being terrible.
@dylans Houston runs the big 12, they are what we used to be. Not sure why Bill has seemingly given up on trying to develop guys.
That said I think when the roster is done it will be preseason top 10.
Something else I am monitoring is team chemistry. Winning kind of solves everything there sometimes, but last year was a disaster on that front.
I don't think this team is likely to win a title at all but you could argue they are getting better at every position from last year. Most spots are clear upgrades. Generational upgrades at the 1 and 4.
More than anything I am excited for the stylistic change. The last two seasons, by Bill's choice it must be said, we have been limited by a core of players that simply did not fit together. The team should be a monster defensively if they buy in.
@Kcmatt7 this is why the potential House settlement is so interesting
KU is building a football stadium and it is very expensive
@drgnslayr Tyshawn Taylor for sure. He decommitted from Marquette after a coaching change.
Frank and Graham both decommitted to take a prep year to try to improve their college landing spot.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
KU is in the mix but waiting to hear from Swain on 247 where that one is going. Could be a bit before we know.
In case you missed it Swain will be away for a bit. Finally getting married congrats to him
@BeddieKU23 said in Welcome Corbin!:
Grew up a fan of Frank Mason and Devonte. Oh my! Music to the ears
Made me feel so old man LOL
@approxinfinity said in 2025 Coaching Carousel:
@kuballin10 on the other hand, congrats Lexi, on the promotion! Keep up the good work!
It's a great hire by all accounts. She is by no means new to the program either
@mayjay said in The portal.:
Have we lost @BShark ?
I had a rough personal stretch, I'll post something about it behind the wall if people are interested
@mayjay turbulent times. I won't bring politics into this thread otherwise I'd have a ton more to say
@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2025 Coaching Carousel:
@Texas-Hawk-10 love Coach Q 😢 I know he has a son recovering from cancer. Sounds like his choice, but I wonder. They'll miss his positivity.
It was his choice he was not fired is my understanding of the situation. This has been done for quite awhile.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
KU passed on Luis
Far from the only school. His options were pretty limited. He likely will not be drafted.
@wissox said in 2025 Recruiting:
Not much excitement for this signing it appears?
UMKC level of player. No more walk-ons now means filling out the roster with guys like this.
Rippey and Alozie are becoming a couple of my favorites this class
@TYOHawk said in The portal.:
Would rather go after Jamir Watkins than negotiate with this kid.
Heard some things on why he is still available... Will say...hard pass.
2 :skier: vibes
@kuballin10 said in The portal.:
@TYOHawk And staff went opposite like they always do in over correcting. Griffin a shooter to now White who shot his career best 32% last year
Just get Williams and we will be good. I’d rather have Williams anyways as I’ve said
I think that is reasonable given he is a proven player in college.
Sounds like Duke.
@BeddieKU23 Still haven't seen anything official fwiw
@TYOHawk said in The portal.:
I could be wrong but the contingency plans for wings has been disappointing. It was fairly obvious our wings were leaving after the season. Then we ran off Passmore as well now we just have Tre White and Samis I guess?
If Samis sees the floor just cancel the season. I think KU is in a really good spot with Darrion still...
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
@BShark said in The portal.:
John Buggs is a name to monitor.
Assuming that is the 13th guy spot? Does nothing good besides shoot the 3. Having a hard time finding just how many schools he's been to, transferred 3 times since 23, think its 5 schools including Juco, wow. 68-99 made shots were from 3. Literally doesn't do a single other thing at average level. Crazy.
Yeah JCL type player. In his own words he said he doesn't care what role/minutes he gets. Wants to be on a winning team and get paid (even end of bench KU money is better than the places he has been).
Still working to see how legit this is from KU's side.
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Norm Roberts Retires:
@BeddieKU23 said in Norm Roberts Retires:
So Vaughn, Buford in and then it sounds like more shake up is coming to the staff that we'll hear about soon.
I like this direction; it certainly signals a major change for Self from the past 20+ years. Both guys have professional coaching experience, will remain to be seen how they do recruiting but we all know right now it's more about NIL than anything else. This is a potentially positive change in the short and long term for the program.
Vaughn? For real? That would be a shocking step down for him. If that’s true, the succession rumors must be for real.
He’s likely an all time favorite for many of us, but I’d have to ponder if I’d like him as a KU head coach.
He's in Lawrence and negotiations are on going.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Backup big potential Patrick Suemnick visited KU today. Wait and see mode now with him
This is sounding like it's done
John Buggs is a name to monitor.
@BeddieKU23 said in Norm Roberts Retires:
So Vaughn, Buford in and then it sounds like more shake up is coming to the staff that we'll hear about soon.
I like this direction; it certainly signals a major change for Self from the past 20+ years. Both guys have professional coaching experience, will remain to be seen how they do recruiting but we all know right now it's more about NIL than anything else. This is a potentially positive change in the short and long term for the program.
From what I understand, there was a fair bit of fatigue with the donors and changes were required.
@drgnslayr said in Norm Roberts Retires:
Oops. No, not now! I meant a phase out. 1 or 2 years
This I would agree with. I think we will see a clear succession plan too. Bill doesn't want to leave KU in a bad spot.
@TYOHawk What if Aaron Miles is also on staff?
@dylans said in Norm Roberts Retires:
@BShark He’s always been amongst my favorite Jayhawks. Not sure about his coaching chops. I felt he got the short end of the stick in NJ.
Was at a couple terrible teams as HC. From what I've seen, he has good/modern coaching concepts/ideas. Spent some time under Popovich too.
@dylans said in Norm Roberts Retires:
@BShark Jacque Vaughn is the only person I can think that fits that mold. I’m sure there are others, but I just have a hard time imagining him wanting to go down a level.
Bingo. HCIW talk too...he wants to be #9.
Some interesting rumors floating around...
Former player crowd might get their wish for the second opening, but someone you wouldn't think would take it. :eyes:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Norm Roberts Retires:
@approxinfinity the Spurs already hired Pop’s replacement so yeah 0%
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6334941/2025/05/05/spurs-gregg-popovich-mitch-johnson-nba/ ↗
In case anyone wants to read it
@approxinfinity She's being nicer than I want to be right now. Trying my best to abstain!
@drgnslayr said in Norm Roberts Retires:
It’s my opinion Bill’s staff will retire one at a time then Bill will announce. I don’t see a reason for him to stay.
what
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Sounds like we may lead for Sarr, may hear good news there this week and then still swing big at Williams if he doesn't stay in the draft. Very interesting.
The backup big prospect Mbiya picked Oregon- blah.
Mbiya NC State
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Norm Roberts Retires:
@BeddieKU23 said in Norm Roberts Retires:
Vernon reports this has been in the works for a bit, KU apparently has someone identified for the role but not sharing at this time. Also interesting that replacing Norm may not be the only Assistant Coach on the move..
Doesn't think it will take long.
Bring on Danny and Sherron!
Hell no to both. Would be setting the program back...
Hearing Buford will get promoted.
First of many changes. Also not the first that was unofficially done this offseason...
@dylans I think those teams would rather have guys in their own system. But an interesting thought.
@TYOHawk said in The portal.:
@BShark said in The portal.:
@TYOHawk said in The portal.:
@BShark said in The portal.:
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/pat-suemnick-1.html ↗
Didn’t he cook us once?
Had the game of his life frying Hunter. Legitimately was the best game of his career and it wasn't close.
Seems like a good vet bench big to have.
He's fine, especially when it sounds like he'd be the third big.
@TYOHawk said in The portal.:
@BShark said in The portal.:
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/pat-suemnick-1.html ↗
Didn’t he cook us once?
Had the game of his life frying Hunter. Legitimately was the best game of his career and it wasn't close.
@FarmerJayhawk said in The portal.:
Bill was also in Cancun for most of last week so not a lot of recruiting was going on lol
There is a plot twist to this.