@Crimsonorblue22 said in West Virginia Game Saturday:
@BeddieKU23 they don't have much! The transfer kid is close to being thrown out. I guess he flipped off marcus smart in the osu game. Was in the stands.
There is a reason he hasn't stayed anywhere long.
@BeddieKU23 I am guessing they will take a big, but no idea who.
Tang 2 Texas plz
P A C K W A T C H
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
Yeah not losing sleep here. NC kid so pulling him obviously won't be easy anyway. Not seeing KU involved with a ton of 24's so far. A lot of kids have already moved their recruitments up and made commitments so interested to see what actual targets pop up.
Names to watch
Castillo, Jeremiah Johnson, Jaxon Prunty.
They like Cam Scott but that will be difficult.
@madmax said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:
@BShark haha I was sweating out those first few games while KJ was settling into his role. Rarely do I go out on a limb for someone so unproven. I usually leave that to people like you, who seem to have more reliable insider info. You're definitely right about everyone thinking Zack or Ernest would get the nod at the 5. The 5 has been the biggest surprise this year no doubt.
Udeh is definitely more of a project than I think most expected.
@FarmerJayhawk may know more than me on this but I'm pretty sure they wanted Zach to be the guy. It's just he didn't progress how they hoped at all and word was pretty negative on him once practices started.
KJ has been, to use a Bill term "just unbelievable" at the 5 for the team.
@drgnslayr said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:
most-freaky dunk photo of all times -
Bet he could have grabbed the horizontal support beam with his legs! lol
Raider fans wanted a technical foul for this. Seems pretty clear it was necessary given he got fouled pretty good then the guy ended up underneath.
Edit: I got users confused. I think most people figured that Self would start one true post player. A fair assertion given his history. There was a lot of hope that Zach could take the starting spot but he did not put in the work this offseason. I do think he will transfer out after this year.
I wanted Cam to leave and there was talk that he would. Ultimately Self didn't force him out and he was okay being a deep reserve here.
I think we can get to the point where KJ is acceptable as a mid-range shooter (still not there yet imo) but developing a three would surprise me. No doubt he will put in the work and I figure at this point he will start the rest of his time at KU.
I would also say KJ definitely fits what Self tends to like in a player. Athletic etc... I think Zach will find a decent home somewhere. Won't be a world beater by any means and I think he should go down to like, a G5 school or something.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
KU is recruiting 4 star SG Rakease Passmore #51 overall recruit from Charlotte NC. Big stock riser (sounds like he's rise even further) that's got Duke, Tennessee, Oregon, NC St, Indiana also after him. He's taking an unofficial to Duke next week. No other visits so far.
Hate our chances if Duke gives a real offer. HATE.
@BeddieKU23 said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:
Absolutely agree with letting them play but you have to have balance. It's the complete lack of consistency that continues to plague the game that frustrates me more than anything.
Oh for sure. Literally side by side last night you had a game where guys could get hammered and no call and then the other game had 46 fouls called. Zero consistency game to game.
@madmax said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:
@BShark I remember you saying this summer you'd be stunned if KJ averaged anywhere near my projections of 8-12 pts 5-7 rbs a game early on in the season. He's ahead of schedule and will raise his average points total to 11-12 a game by the end of conference play. He always passed the eye test in my book. Starting to feel comfortable scoring in that 10-15 foot range which will open things up even more for cutters he's been finding so easily. His passing out of pick and rolls and at the free throw line are a thing of beauty. He's always looking for Gradey on those back cuts when his defender is sleeping. Even with his size disadvantage, he's still able to seal his man 8ft from the basket to receive those beautiful lobs from Harris
I was very wrong about how things would play out. It was very apparent from day 1 he was our best big this year once we got to see guys play. What a revelation for Self to have 6 guys in the circle of trust and none of them are true post players.
Going over those old threads. I still can't believe we kept Cam around. A real shame about Texas getting Hunter.
Funny that the video you posted had him working out with Julius Randle. He's kind of like a homeless man's version of Randle/Zion. Does a lot of things well. We both thought he would be playing at the 4 from the look of it and the true game changer for him is being a 5. Zach being a complete non-factor is probably the biggest surprise. He has to be a major transfer candidate.
ETA: KJ is as good a passer as we have ever had at the 5 spot.
@wissox said in KU vs Tech Game Thread:
@BShark Thanks. Since I watched much of the game on fast forward maybe I shouldn’t comment on officiating but that last sequence…KJ got creamed too on his dunk
They really let both sides play. Which I heavily prefer to what happened in Austin.
@wissox It was consistent with how the game was called. Could have been many, many more fouls if it was tightly officiated.
Iowa State fans :handshake: Texas Tech fans
. . . Crying about the refs
KSU clearly winning it all, anything less would be a disappointment.
Every league game is going to be a battle.
Torvik HAMMERED us. Makes sense given we didn't play a second of defense in the first half.
@Texas-Hawk-10 Theoretically he could due to the covid year. If that happens, he could break a bunch of KU records due to getting 5 full years of playing time, after a RS no less.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 recruiting thread:
33 overall Cam Scott mentions wanting to visit KU before his decision in February. Also mentions visiting Tennessee.
I don't fancy beating Ole Ricky. Will be interesting to see what the other visits are. Strong ass list.
PAAACCCCKKKKKKKKKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
@jayballer67 I think the Vikings are fairly fraudulent. Might be close.
Broncos country, let's ride!
@rockchalkjayhawk Doubled them in yardage and only up 3 because of all the miscues. It's been concerning for this Chiefs team almost every game.
Huge game for the Cheese boys against the Vikings today.
Kjraymond Green.
Crappy BIG offenses make the defenses of Michigan and Ohio State look better than they are.
@AsadZ said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
Bryce T looks like a totally different player now, good for him.
Not trying to sound bitter but that game was an anomaly for him statistically compared to the year so far.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/bryce-thompson-1.html ↗
He's been a net drain offensively. Volume guy but not particularly good.
@BeddieKU23 said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
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@KirkIsMyHinrich said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
Is Udeh hurt or just not playing?
They said Ernest- - -just isn't getting it. - - ya think ? -- if he is getting passed over by Cam Martin then there is something wrong for sure
I must be getting my KU bigs confused...didn't Udeh start the season as our first big?
Yes sir. He's just not ready yet.
Great kid, has a lot to work on.
Zuby definitely looks more ready to contribute currently.
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
@approxinfinity said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
I would argue with you about kevins block not being clean but app still sucks, couldnt rewind to check
It was a foul. The block itself was clean, but the body contact should've been called. These refs were just really inconsistent with what was or wasn't a foul throughout the game and that was really frustrating to me.
Agree it was a foul. That said, almost no team is getting that call on the road in that spot.
Genuinely shocking.
@KirkIsMyHinrich said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
Every OSU fan and neutral fan who wanted KU to lose will fixate on that block that could have been called a foul but will ignore things like the most obvious moving screen in the world to free up Bryce Thompson for a 3 that put OSU up 64-62.
And then when we play at Oklahoma St later this season that controversial block will probably be replayed giving the impression that we had some huge officiating advantage because the game was at AFH.
Also, make or miss game blahblahblah but I have a hard time seeing Bryce going 7-10 from three again this year. UGLY shot but he was playing out of his mind today.
@KirkIsMyHinrich Boynton is the best coach we have went up against since...honestly... Ricky?
Saw some people comparing KJ to Jamari. We can stop that right now.
@KirkIsMyHinrich said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
@BShark said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
KJ is 6'6'' and starting at the 5 for KU and playing well. Anything is possible.
He seems to have perfected that little push shot from about 5 feet away from the basket. Seems like it always goes in
His passing is likely underrated by most as well. One of the best passing bigs we have played under Self.
KJ is 6'6'' and starting at the 5 for KU and playing well. Anything is possible.
Kevin and KJ. Winners win.
Bryce of course lmaooo
@Zabudda For sure, just rise and fire.
Crazy game! That last make for OSU was pretty tough. Damn.
OSU already over their average made threes for an entire game. 18 attempts to 6. No wonder why KU is losing.
@KirkIsMyHinrich said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
Oklahoma St isn't a great 3pt shooting team but they are making them today. Need to guard the 3pt line
Seriously. Get a hand in their face, the percentages will go way down.
@wissox said in KU/Oklahoma St Game Thread:
Wasn't paying attention, is there a reason DeJuan is out?
He is hurt, idk how reported this has been.
We have to get Juan healthy. Damn.
@wissox GREAT kid. Heard nothing but good things.
Imagine losing to Missouri in basketball instead of simply smoking them. They looked like a YMCA team against us. Maybe we are really good and that Self guy is a decent coach.
Ahahahahaha Kentuckahhhh
Making a bowl was the important part and ahead of schedule. The team fought hard. Looking forward to next year.
So this game could be going better. #Analysis