@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
@BShark why doesn't he go pro?
Why did Udoka stay in college 4 years?
Some guys are awesome college players that have an aspect that limits their pro prospects*. I would happily take my chances with Kofi playing for Bill.
*Jalen as well for example
Dave to the rafters lets go
Lol. We won't be getting Cockburn but he would be awesome under Bill.
@bskeet said in Reflections in the afterglow:
@BShark Don't know if you know the answer to this, but I'm curious about the adj O and D when they are calculated through the end of season.
I've been curious if those calculations end up biased to favor the team that won last (perhaps rightfully). Is there anything to that? It seems particularly possible in a case like Gonzaga and KU where Gonzaga's last game is a loss, so that probably hurt their stats and KU played 3 more games, all wins, that probably helped their stats. Of course, the stats may also be biased when comparing the stats of Gonzaga's performance against teams in a lesser conference compared to KU, so maybe it all is a wash.
Ultimately if you keep winning your numbers will typically go up because you are playing good teams at the end. Ironically we probably underperformed a bit in the NC. The shot quality thing had KU winning that game by 11 with an 83% win probability based on shots taken. It's not the best gauge in the world but there is some truth to it. I believe KU dropped a bit in KP after winning it all.
CBS has to be mad that they didn't get this FF.
@mayjay said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark Outside shot is great, but we need some big bodies down low. He got pushed out of position a lot this year. Needs to put about 30 lbs of muscle on, especially in his leg strength.
Another offseason with Nijem will do wonders. :flexed_biceps:
Decoder rings pog.
The tl;dr is that things are going strongly towards JWill being back. He isn't really draftable.
KU advanced stats from Feb 1st until end of the season...
ADJO #4 ADJD #4 Overall...you guessed it... #1. Just ahead of the Zags. Funny enough Iowa was 5th overall in this time frame but Fran gonna Fran.
Yeah. Not sure how anyone can watch this and not be hyped for Zach (and see why Cam will be very likely leaving shortly).
Still happy tbh
@approxinfinity said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
I can prob create a category behind the auth wall if that helps
Some kind of secret board could be interesting tbh.
@Kcmatt7 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@BShark said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@BShark said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@stoptheflop said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@BShark Please explain "splitting CB and Wilson."
I'd say with 95% confidence CB goes pro (and is drafted) and we get Jalen back.
I'll plunk a :crystal_ball: on this.
Yea the NC always changes the calculus on stuff like this. I feel like it did that for the 08 team too
It definitely does.
I want to say more about JWill but I'm not sure how to word it. Never know who ends up reading these boards. :thinking_face:
@BShark said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@stoptheflop said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@BShark Please explain "splitting CB and Wilson."
I'd say with 95% confidence CB goes pro (and is drafted) and we get Jalen back.
I'll plunk a :crystal_ball: on this.
@Jethro said in Reflections in the afterglow:
@approxinfinity said in Reflections in the afterglow:
Been thinking about Remy and Self all day. What a beautiful thing for Self to recognize how much we needed Remy and to trust him and for Remy to deliver.
Remy was my Tournament MVP for us, followed closely by everyone else. Great team effort, but Remy was the star of the show. The only reason he didn't go off on Villanova is because we were in control of the game, and he didn't have to. We lose to Creighton and Prov w/o him. His offense in the national championship game is now legend. Give Dave the FF MOP ( or Ochai), but the 6 game MVP award goes to Remy hands down.
I would split Remy and Dave as our tournament mvps. Both completely saved us at times. Plus the drop off to Mitch was particularly staggering in the FF.
I fully expected Remy to more or less be a non-factor against Nova. But not because I expected the game to be in hand or w/e, but because Jay Wright is a great coach. He wasn't going to have his guys IGNORE REMY like ole Dougie McD.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Crootin:
Could be some news here soon 👀
Heard there was a transfer in for a visit today.
@bskeet said in Next Year's Team Thread:
Personally, I've always felt that Dave is a better NBA prospect than Doke. Defensively, they were about equal. However, Dave has more offensive skills and they've been there from the very start. Even as a freshman, it was clear that he was an entirely different 5 than Doke. Dave scored on short jumpers and jump hooks as well as dunks. Doke was pretty much just a dunk dude.
Dave can shoot it from distance, but we had enough shooters so he was never asked to go beyond the paint. Plus he hits FTs. All in all, Dave has potential to be a better pro than Doke IMHO.
I'd love for him to return, of course. But what we saw in this tournament was Dave with a bad foot... then what he could be with two good wheels should be plenty good enough to be a pro. If he gets healthy in time for the NBA tryouts to showcase his abilities, I think he'll be a low first / early second rounder.
I can respect the opinion but their athleticism is on a different planet. I will be very surprised if David gets more than a cup of coffee. Rooting for him though.
@Crimsonorblue22 maybe not immediately but this has always been about his feedback and it looks like he will be a first rounder. Gotta capitalize when you can and NBA scouts are high on him currently. Good measurables.
Expect CB to leave.
@stoptheflop said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@BShark Please explain "splitting CB and Wilson."
I'd say with 95% confidence CB goes pro (and is drafted) and we get Jalen back.
Edert's got it! And he's fouled by Mintz with 7.4 on the clock!
Going to be splitting CB/JWill yeppp.
Jalen <3 <3 <3 <3
It's Dave. We don't win w/o him. +41! Absurd!
@drgnslayr I grabbed a Load the Wagon shirt from Dillons/Kroger in North Topeka. $14.99, love the design.
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article260165575.html ↗
Article about the play to open the 2nd half, Jeremy Case etc
@benshawks08 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
Anyone else notice that there were a few plays in the title game where Self tried to post Braun? That could be fun if he came back next year. Hoping Self is stealing some stuff from Wright after all their clashes in recent history. Would love for our guards/wings to start developing legit post moves and really get comfortable down there. Especially if Zach develops into a stretch big.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/isiaih-mosley-1.html ↗
He's gonna post up for us so much if it happens. TRICKY player. Also would do work as a ft line zone killer.
@Kcmatt7 Bill >>>>> Brad
@BeddieKU23 yes
Overheard in North Topeka Dillons/Kroger today
"I'm so done with these KU shirts. I hope they don't win again any time soon".
Must have been a Kstater HA.
@BeddieKU23 Don't recall if I posted this here but...
Dave was definitely our most critical player in the FF.
@BeddieKU23 Mason is a KC kid. Didn't think he was cut out for the Big 12 level.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2022 Recruiting Thread:
Bust potential tbh
I assume there is a reason Kentucky dropped him but still big for ILL.
@Jethro said in Fess Up... How Many Times Have You Watched It?:
WE'RE THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
@BeddieKU23 said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
FSU'S Bagman followed Gates to Methzu
Gotta have bag men. SEC lost some strong ones recently. Still don't think Missouri really starts competing there though...
@FarmerJayhawk Kentucky will be taking Omier.
Whew, large lad.
@Kcmatt7 No more Dave in the way now! PRAYGE
Illinois will be getting Skyy Clark. WOW!
Betting that we take in 3-4 transfers. Probably 1-2 will just be practice guys.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2022 Transfer Portal Thread:
@BShark it makes sense. There’s really nobody right now who’s replacing Remy. More competition is good.
Agree. Small guard, big guard (Mosley plzzz), a 4 if JWill leaves. A beast 5 would be a luxury add and personally I don't see it but some people on 247 and twitter really hope we do it.
@FarmerJayhawk I think someone (we know who) leaves if we take another small guard. Maybe not but I was told there could be some interest in adding another small guard as well.
HI
@benshawks08 said in Talent Wins Games:
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Just gonna leave this here.
Billy :goat: :goat: :goat:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Fess Up... How Many Times Have You Watched It?:
I've watched the second half a few times. Not really interested in the first half tbh.
First half 0/10 don't recommend.
He is EXTREMELY crafty. Because well, he had to be to get to this level. He would be an amazing addition and well, the rumors are very positive right now that's for sure.
@justanotherfan said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@Bosthawk said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark
I’m now sold on having a real pure shooter. Clearly is need come tourney time. Obviously a shooter who can be coached to play good D, otherwise he won’t see the floor under Self.https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/isiaih-mosley-1.html ↗
This is the guy. Very very tight with CB and Dajuan. Not in the portal yet. Declared for the draft to test the waters, has not hired an agent.
Mosley went to HS with Harris. They were in the same HS class, and would have gone to college together if Harris hadn't switched to KU. I would not be surprised if Mosley ended up in Lawrence if his draft feedback isn't to his liking.
Mosley would be a perfect replacement for Agbaji while Rice and Dick transition to college, then you have a five headed perimeter monster with Harris, Mosley, Braun, Rice and Dick. Even if KU doesn't fully solve their interior depth issues, I wouldn't be afraid of going to battle with that group plus KJ, Wilson, Clemence, Yesufu and Pettiford. You're a bit light inside, but can absolutely punish people on the perimeter and in transition.
Only concern with Mosley is athleticism (which is probably what keeps him out of the draft). I think the big thing is he will add shooting that is sorely needed. If CB does come back, that is some more shooting as well.
@BeddieKU23 we went Golden State on their asses. We were due.
I think if you don't count the 16 seed game (entirely fair) it was really our only complete game of the tournament. Miami and UNC the 2nd half was excellent. First half against Providence was okay. Don't think we played a good half against Creighton.
@Bosthawk said in Fess Up... How Many Times Have You Watched It?:
I’ve watchedthe Miami game twice, Villanova game twice and final game three times
Villanova was our best played game of the tournament imo. Both halves just completely awesome and we needed it as Nova was lights out in the 2nd half.