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@Marco said in Going to get real easy for KU from here on..:

@BeddieKU23 said in Going to get real easy for KU from here on..:

@jayballer67

Just a hunch I have regarding Martin. I don't think he came here to redshirt either. He knew was stuck behind Dave but he couldn't beat Mitch or Zach for minutes so he gets to practice with D1 kids all year before evaluating his options. Self also went and signed 2 front court studs from HS so I think he's one to watch.

I feel ya, but with him having a year to practice with the team and with his outside shooting ability you don't think he could contribute next season? Serious question.

No I don't. I think athletically he just isn't cut for this level. And Zach is the stretch big that we need for next year that's getting PT. That is telling to me.

@tis4tim

It is a good question. Since we want Jalen to succeed and help the team the how long part is as long as it takes. He's coming off the bench so it's a bit different then if he was starting. It is an adjustment when your used to being out there starting and being relied on. He was a volume scorer last year with below avg shooting numbers and so far this year that hasn't changed, if anything his role has decreased his ability to make an impact. I was hoping we'd see an increase in efficiency from him especially in FG% and at the FT line. Hopefully he's getting up extra shots

@jayballer67

Just a hunch I have regarding Martin. I don't think he came here to redshirt either. He knew was stuck behind Dave but he couldn't beat Mitch or Zach for minutes so he gets to practice with D1 kids all year before evaluating his options. Self also went and signed 2 front court studs from HS so I think he's one to watch.

@jayballer67

Hopefully he has a breakout game coming up that gets him back on track.

Personally I think Jalen should stick around another year. With the roster the way its shaping up we are going to need him.

But the tea leaves certainly paint a different picture.

@jayballer67 said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

@Marco said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

@Marco because we need him to get better!

I realize that... I guess what I was trying to say is, what if he doesn't get better? Hard to believe that he could play as lousy as he has been, all season. But I mean, if he doesn't start playing better soon?

Wilson just needs to find a way to get the lid off the basket. His shooting woes are why he's where he is because 33% FG, 7% from 3, 35% from the line isn't cutting it.

I'll say this bluntly, he's a lazy shooter and the numbers back it up. He should be a better shooter but we've yet to see it.

I agree with you I really do, I just don't understand as he was quite a bit better in all phases in his shooting lat yr. - his Ft % is terrible. - he wasn't that bad last yr, I think maybe like 68 % somewhere in that area last yr - -better 3 pathetic this yr what's happened?

His overall numbers last year weren't good either, 41% FG, 31% from 3, 63% from the line. I dug even further into this. From the end of January to the end of the season Jalen was 46/117 from the field (39%) including 9 games of 33% shooting or less during that stretch.

So far he's struggled even more shooting the ball and that's a byproduct of his poor decision before the season started. He's pressed since coming back and probably has struggled coming off the bench. Self thinks the light is going to come on for him but its a waiting game so far. If he doesn't find some efficiency in his game I don't see a reason for him even playing the role he currently has.

@Marco said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

@Marco because we need him to get better!

I realize that... I guess what I was trying to say is, what if he doesn't get better? Hard to believe that he could play as lousy as he has been, all season. But I mean, if he doesn't start playing better soon?

Wilson just needs to find a way to get the lid off the basket. His shooting woes are why he's where he is because 33% FG, 7% from 3, 35% from the line isn't cutting it.

I'll say this bluntly, he's a lazy shooter and the numbers back it up. He should be a better shooter but we've yet to see it.

@approxinfinity

The record will never be touched that's for sure

@Marco

I think 1-3 more players whether its HS or portal. KU is kicking the tires on a PG and big right now from the HS ranks. Doesn't seem like they are pressing too hard on that front right now so something to monitor if it changes.

As of today I think Cam Martin transfers. Wilson isn't starting so he's a potential transfer. I'm not speaking this into existence, its just reality. We need him back for a lot of reasons but Jalen is going to Jalen. Who knows what the freshman will do. Hope they all stay but it would be a miracle today.

We won't get clarity on Rice until spring/early summer.

@Kcmatt7 said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

@BeddieKU23 said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

Jalen just looks like a misfit out there right now.

Would love to know what his NBA feedback was. Feels like he was told he could be a "Point 4" or something because he is just getting the rebound and then sprinting up the floor with it like he's a 5th grader.

On the flip side, why is Bill not getting him post touches? Does he not have a post game? He's 6'8, surely he has developed some go-to post moves.

It's kind of funny because Jalen's in a hurry with the ball but usually has no end game with it. He's more like Dave in a lot of ways the more I think about it.

Haven't seen a post game from him. He's been mostly used away from the basket. I'll just continue to hope there's more he's going to show.

@BShark

Agree- Och & CB became playmakers in the offseason. Jalen's still left behind at the alter

@Kcmatt7 said in 2021-22 PER's & Stats:

@BShark I agree with this analysis unless he magically finds a .400+ shooting ability from 3.

Kid needs to learn how to shoot from all 3 levels before thinking about his next career.

Jalen just looks like a misfit out there right now.

Updated post Methzu blowout

Ochai now in #46 place on the all-time KU scoring list.

At his current rate he's on pace to land in 16th place before post-season play began. If KU won the Big-12 tourney & NCAA Championship he's on pace for 9th overall in scoring. Going to be fun tracking this

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Disappointing win. Lol

OMG

@benshawks08 said in Border War Game Thread:

Zach is NOT a low post scorer yet.

But he will be

Come on zach

This 2nd team could be ranked

KJ!!!

Zachary dunk it- said his mother

@FarmerJayhawk

Yesufu!!

Coleman lands entered college when the first iPhone came out

Yeah Zach time. He needs to get his 10 and 5

At this point I just want to see it be the biggest Blowout in series history.

I'm here for it

Foul fest

2 guys run into each other

Wow

Wilson got on the stat sheet. 1 bucket, nothing else

Um yeah that better be a foul on them

@FarmerJayhawk said in Border War Game Thread:

@BeddieKU23 said in Border War Game Thread:

I think we missed playing in Allen

No better place to play, in front of 16,300 of your closest friends

No doubt it's the greatest

Agbaji has 5 3's. Gotta be close to his career high

I think we missed playing in Allen

Dave. Settle down

Shooting an "okay" 60% from the field

Maybe they should tell Juan every game is against his hometown school

This game is good for the soul

So self plays 7 that half and we get a 22 pt lead. Feels like this might be the way its going to be

Javon Pickett with twice his avg at halftime. Only reason this isn't a 30pt game

@Kcmatt7 said in Border War Game Thread:

Mizzou is just very ungood. Easy looks all around

I love it. Practice

WOW

Not a foul

The Brazile kid for Methzu made his first 3 of the yr. Always happens

@Kcmatt7 said in Border War Game Thread:

Grady Dick looks like a carbon copy of Braun too. We are going got get this show at least 4 more years.

Yeah and an even better shooter too

Beautiful basketball

@RockChalkinTexas

Decoy

Who's the offensive lineman on Methzu

Wow Harris making 3s and Mitch giving us good minutes off the bench and then Wilson ditching the leg sleeves.

What is going on???

I'm good if Braun and Och take 80% of our shots. They are unreal

What a start

Alright let's win at home