He would KILL at the 4 for us. Get him and Middleton. Whew that's a duo.
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This kid is better than his ranking. Peja's kid. Absolute bucket. We should prioritize him.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
Emoni Bates, worth a flyer?
God yes. Not sure we can afford tho?
@Kcmatt7 I'm talking about right now. Guys do develop of course. If he stays or not he needs to be working on his handle and his shot this offseason. That's his path to playing time.
@Jethro nope
@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
KJ did a great job of guarding 6-5 Miami's guard, Mcgusty!
Think he can do a great job defending 2-4. Can defend some 5s. At this point can be abused inside by someone really big/strong. A good bench piece.
@stoptheflop said in Next Year's Team Thread:
Whenever an opposing team plays a 6'7" big, I always consider it an act of desperation. I agree a very unusual player with the right talent may be effective in the post and not be 6'9". But those players are seldom seen. I remember how effective 6'5" Charles Barkley was in the post. I don't understand why KU is having trouble recruiting some real heighth, 6'10"-7 feet. Second half Big Davc against Miami reminds me why a true tall post is still invaluable. Miami had no answer when Dave got the ball inside.
Us having so many tall bigs soon is I think part of why KJ/his mom are considering a transfer. Zach 6'10'', interested to see what Udeh and Zuby are listed at once they get here. Both are very big.
It depends what you are looking for in your system. Nova has done well with short 5s. I think KJ could do great there. Very athletic, develop into a respectable shooter and that's a great fit.
I'm somewhat concerned with what we do if JWill does leave. I see some guys in the portal that fit out system, but I'd rather have JWill.
@jayballer67 Listed as a PF by the recruiting services. I think those traditional player positions need re-defining. I would consider KJ a potential stretch big, based on his skills. IF he can develop his shot.
Tried to show wing/guard skills in HS but doesn't have them at the major conference level.
Because of his skill set and he exclusively played the 5 offensively. His defense was not an issue at all to seeing court time. We didn't have a back-up off the bench for JWill at all (I would consider sliding CB over when he came out his "back-up") so I feel like if he was capable of doing the things Self wants of his 4s since Josh Jackson then that would have been a way to get him on the court more.
To me, skill set is much more important than height for positions.
It could be possible that Bill goes back to playing 2 bigs, I think that would be a good way to adapt to KJ if he (hopefully) stays.
@jayballer67 Would consider KU the leader at this pt
https://247sports.com/Player/Omaha-Biliew-46085177/ ↗
THINGS ARE SCORCHING HOT HERE FOLKS
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
I’m not that worried about Tang. He’s not a great game coach. Drew didn’t really take off until McCasland et al got on board. Tang was the lead man when they were running junk zones and getting dunked on at AFH all the time. He’ll upgrade their recruiting for sure. But it’s still KSU. And it’s hard to recruit to Manhattan.
Exactly. You can't get guys if you don't try but until these kids start actually ending up at KSU, it's just a pipe dream.
@Crimsonorblue22 UNC offering Hunter $750,000.
@wissox Well it is their choice. Hopefully anyway, sometimes parents are forceful. I do think it is generally a good move, Gradey improved a lot more at Sunrise than he would of playing KS HS competition.
HOT Tyrese Hunter rumors. Not in the portal yet but it's firmly in play due to NIL.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
@BShark said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
@FarmerJayhawk Pass, terrible fit.
I wouldn’t hate it, especially since Davis is probably Memphis bound
HOT TAEK here but I think there are a lot of better guards in the portal.
@FarmerJayhawk Pass, terrible fit.
@mayjay we would help him get a waiver if that situation comes up.
Think were great for all involved with JCL btw. Much bigger than basketball on that one.
@bskeet He wouldn't boot KJ, a complete non-issue in that regard. KJ's mom however....
:helicopter: :helicopter: :helicopter:
@BeddieKU23 said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
Leaky Black going back to UNC
Makes sense, where else would he go.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
Kendric Davis on an official to Memphis right now..
Yeah...sigh
@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@drgnslayr yiiikes. Hard pass.
Watched some tape. I take it back he can play at the P5 level.
@Crimsonorblue22 yeah, he is not great.
@drgnslayr yiiikes. Hard pass.
@Crimsonorblue22 If ur ever up near Topeka let me know.
@dylans Good to know.
Wish she wasn't so far, would love to visit.
@Crimsonorblue22 not sure if you were near that gas explosion in Haven or not.
@rockchalkjayhawk said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
Needs for next year: shooting
Not sure any of KU’s rumored portal departures fit that role. So I’d guess Self takes on two guardish shooters at least.
One to start, one off the bench.
In my dreams: Davis and Mosley.
No sound for a bit but eventually they get it fixed.
Oh hi
@BeddieKU23 LOAD THE WAGON
Cam really does NOT want to leave. This could get interesting...
Still watching this, but very fascinating.
@Oldmanhawk said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
@BShark any young man that loves his school and puts the team first is a keeper in my eyes. Hope Joe sticks around
Agree. <3
At worst a great practice player.
@drgnslayr said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
I suspect we will have 2 waves of exits. My guess... 2 at a time. 4 total. Just a hunch. I figure my hunches are right about 40% of the time. lol
And I don't expect we will fill our scholarship card because Self sees more value that way unless he sees a potential problem with a player.
4 counting going pro early? I'd go 4-5 for sure in that case. I think getting one of CB/JWill back would be a big win.
@drgnslayr said in Welcome Newest Jayhawk:
If he can jump over a phone book, he is better than me now!
He threw it down a few times in his hudl film. Obviously not a guy that will have a real role but he is decent. Could probably be a D2 scholarship guy.
@Oldmanhawk said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
Cuffe cam and yes would be my guess
2 out of 3 ain't bad (assuming my intel is correct).
I think in most cases a kid in Joe's situation would transfer but he genuinely seems to love it here and doesn't mind the bench role.
I'll post more after announcements. Early next week most likely.
Bobby isn't going anywhere.
KU will have 3 enter the portal.
@wissox I don't believe they played a single regular KS HS team. They are essentially an AAU high school.
@Kcmatt7 said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
I wouldn’t expect much to come out on KU targets. They’re playing this really close to the vest
Yea I'm guessing we don't want to scare anyone out the door until we've got someone in the bag.
Looking at KJ and Yes specifically. Definitely guys you want on your roster unless you are landing an obvious upgrade.
Work in silence basically. Remember last year we barely heard about KU being linked with guys we ended up snagging. Bill will get some guys, I have no doubt.
@FarmerJayhawk said in Welcome Newest Jayhawk:
BUT WHY DONT WE GO TO THE REC THERE ARE LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF GUYS THAT CAN PLAY BETTER
Good lord please tell me these takes are dead. I remember them vividly during the all coaches sons walk-on era.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12018422/61e9cc363dead608484e264c ↗
Honestly he isn't bad for a walk-on guard. Can throw down, has some game.
Brother is on the baseball team. Both parents are alumni.
Wilder Evers. New walk-on.
@FarmerJayhawk Long line as expected. He's a game changer. Hopefully Jank had some kind words about Bill lol.