I would feel a little bit differently if they were any good.
A lot has changed in the last how many yrs since they last played
BeddieKU23
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Agree
Auburn gets 4 years probation and Bruce Pearl is suspended 2 games
That was an ugly game. UConn was without their best player and it made a big difference in the game late
@wissox said in Non-KU Games:
This Jonny Davis is turning heads in Madison. No foul called on this posterizer on Indianas superstar who scored 9 points last night.
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Yeah Davis has been terrific so far this year. Looking like a future leaguer
These things have a way of working out. I see him squarely in the mix for 20+ minutes a game next year. Whether its a starting role or not I don't see him going anywhere especially since he'd have to sit a year if he left. Obv. kids get waivers but its hard to imagine him getting one currently. Also with the way this roster is shaping up for next season Self is going to want a veteran guard with experience in his system. This roster is going to be so young next season
I get your thinking here with Yesufu. I think its still early to write him off though. My expectations for him coming in were high so I've been disappointed in his role so far. But I also haven't found anything to be discouraged at either because he's not getting opportunity.
Iowa St plays Iowa tonight as well.
Saturday 9-0 Arkansas comes to Norman to play OU
Sunday Villanova plays Baylor in Baylor.
You see Kobe King played his first game in 2 years for Valpo.
@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Non-KU Games:
West Virginia holds on to beat UConn despite shooting 12-27 from the FT line. B12-BE now tied 3-3. KState is probably going to lose though.
Great Foreshadowing, K-St lost of course.
PT is there next year.
I'm not concerned about Yesufu as he's yet to get any consistent minutes off the bench. He became really good last year when he got comfortable with the ball in his hands and had to make plays. At KU right now his role is the polar opposite and he's learning what Self wants out of him. Unless his role changes where he can get consistent minutes I expect to see this up and down season from him. Self is not giving him any real chance to prove himself.
Just another game, Missouri has zero credibility as a basketball program.
Yeah and he's from the East Coast so distance from home can become a factor after you don't play for a year etc. I've said in the past the redshirt year does nothing to keep him here after this season now with the rules the way they are.
I'm absolutely pulling for Kyle to stick around so we can see what his defense and elite athleticism can do on the court.
I think with Self losing 6-8 kids he's going to push hard to keep all the freshman happy. You can't go into next year with just a few kids that know what they are doing.
@BShark said in UTEP Game Thread:
CB is a driver first, shooter as a byproduct of guys leaving him open. That's been his game, including high school.
Took him 3 years but he finally figured it out.
That's why this year is important on so many levels (especially with the elephant still looming over our head)
No way Yesufu leaves, he already used the free transfer year so there's little incentive to leave and sit another year somewhere else. He knows there's a bigger role for him to earn next season.
Hopefully Braun is back to be the "guy". Didn't think I would be saying that but the way he's playing anything is on the table.
Wilson, what is there to say right now. He's not pro material as it stands so transferring is a real option if he continues to come off the bench. We'll see if his play improves and changes the narrative.
Cam is definitely a transfer candidate.
I don't see Cuffe/KJ going anywhere. Self is already losing so much after this year so these guys are needed. Unless you can get a 5 star prospect or a transfer difference maker I don't see either of them going anywhere if they are happy.
There will be so many unknowns next year. On and Off the court.
Most of the team visited some bad habits in the 2nd half LOL
@rockchalkwyo said in UTEP Game Thread:
@BeddieKU23 said in UTEP Game Thread:
Christian Braun averaging close to 17ppg now. His improvement has been extraordinary if you ask me. Completely different player and playing with so much confidence right now. He's fun to watch
He’s been a stud. I can’t believe I was wanting him to be the 6th man. Good thing I’m not a coach!
Right there with ya. Thought he would be best coming off the bench and early he didn't do anything on the court to change that thought. But he's been terrific and I was wrong, as I usually am
If this 5 game stretch where he's averaged 20 a game continues then he's going to rise up boards and get attention. Still he's a local and having the chance to be the "guy" next year could be appealing as it was for Agbaji this year. No doubt he's going to go through the process the way he's playing. Hard work paying off
Texas Tech took #13 ranked Tennessee to OT and won 57-52. Similarly OU lost in OT to Butler.
Tonight UConn goes to West Virginia, Utah faces TCU & Shaka Smart goes to Manhattan to face Bruce Weber
Christian Braun averaging close to 17ppg now. His improvement has been extraordinary if you ask me. Completely different player and playing with so much confidence right now. He's fun to watch
Yeah I didn't realize it was in KC until midday yesterday and immediately thought that was poor scheduling. Playing UTEP in KC on a Tuesday. Not the brightest of moments. This should have been a home game period.
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Ochai and Braun playing at crazy levels right now
Wilson made one. Then missed another badly. Where did his shot go..
Wilson can't shoot
Jalen falls a lot
Atrocious call
I'm at a loss of words there. It's a bad rule if applied like that
The worst call in sports. On the baseline under the hoop. Can't possibly ever call a charge there
Ugly
The first 4 of the 2nd half we just sleep walk
Kennedy is like a 20% shooter
Should be up 30 tbh
I don't understand this lull we hit every game
Very sloppy there
Wow that was well executed
Remy with an epic dime ruined
Surprised how fast Jalen is with the ball. Self wasn't kidding about him pushing when he gets it
The effort is there for Jalen. Hasn't forced anything. Most comfortable I've seen him.
Agbaji up to 11 already. Gonna have a big night
Jalen passing so good tonight
CB averaging 20.5 ppg in last 4. Already close to half that
@Crimsonorblue22 said in UTEP Game Thread:
CB seeing so much more this yr, on both sides of ball
Hes been phenomenal lately.
Och and Braun having a dunk contest
Wow!
King McClure was at Baylor like 3-4 years ago?
So far it's been very good effort
Beautiful start. Going for the shutout
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Bobby P out 4-5 weeks:
That sucks.
Every year...somebody loses out on development time. For sure thought Bobby would be a big part of the rotation. Fingers crossed he returns to good health and learns while he's down.
The good part is the next 4 to 5 weeks is 4 games possibly just the start of big 12 play
AP #8 this week