We got ourselves a billy self team
BeddieKU23
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Can't imagine how happy Zeke is to be home. Gotta be a dream come true
Mayo is a stud
Hopefully they settle in and make these looks they are getting
Need better from Hunt. Open looks. Make them
Scouting report. Not good early
on Defense, take the head off the snake (RJ Davis), if possible. He's probably going to get his but cannot let him have a major game
No I have not but with a shot chart like that, the game certainly has changed..
By the way, thx for the quick recap. I saw scores of other teams this morning but didn't have a chance to see who was good on other teams.
Very encouraged after last night. I'm really interested to see how we handle UNC who has an elite scoring guard so that's a tough ask in a 2nd game. Very interested to see if Self stays committed to using depth when facing good teams. Boy the basketball season is turning up real quick. Pumped
Crazy shot chart
They got Cooper Flagg!!!
Oh my Flory
Wow
Dick not used to dunking
The bench outscored the starters 28-18. What a real difference
Sounds really impossible that a team could be down 27 and didn't commit a foul
Mayo has a nice shot
Usual big self
Bidunkya
Indeed, even if it will only be 1 yr
Rock Chalk
KU was missing it's leading rebounder so we haven't seen what this team will do at full strength. Hunt averaged just under 11 a game and would expect he might get even more this year.
Rebounding is a concern though. KJ needs to be more consistent there and after that it's a committee likely. I don't see us struggling if Hunt is on the bench as Bidunga is clearly capable and that's a big upgrade from last year's bench. I'm hopeful this is a better rebounding team
I thought Storr played with effort the last 12 minutes or so. If that dunk attempt goes down that would have been a nice Hello moment to KU basketball. He made a great read on a Mayo drive where he could have shot the 3 instead gave it back to him in the corner for the better shot. There were more glimpses of buy-in last night I saw then in the Arkansas game at least.
In general, was pleased with the effort shown in the 2nd half even when the score was already well in hand. Coit, Mayo and Griffen all showed they are more than capable 3-point shooters and I can see lineups where floor spacing will work better than what we saw last year.
If Moore and Hunt play Monday it will be our first glimpse of the full team.
Storr with a very nice assist there. Playing hard
No doubt
Mayo showing off
Flory!
Diggy is impressive
Won't mind if Griffen is our 2nd dude. Kid can shoot
8 made 3's so far. Nice to see Griffen out there.
@Kcmatt7 said in Basketball Season:
@BeddieKU23 the fit was always weird. A guy who is a ball stopper that doesn’t play D coming to a school that moves the rock and is expected to play D.
I think he figures it out but it’s kind of Like Malik Newman where it may take some time.
Always the possibility Griffen knocks him out of the starting lineup as well. And the Storr comes in as a “2nd unit” type of guy and that fits him better.
If Storr is a bench player, that's a miss from all involved. As one of the "premiere players" that entered the portal with proven scoring production in the Big-10, I fail to see how this isn't a miss if that's the direction it goes. I'm hopeful for the opposite but it's not like we have a perfect hit rate with transfers either, just look at last year. If Storr was your top transfer player and you paid a lot for him, you better get your money's worth in a sense.
I wouldn't be surprised if he follows a Malik or Remy situation. The end result with both was positive.
Griffen was IMO the one I had the most confidence in transitioning to a significant role. 3 and D type guy, perhaps spread the floor more playing the 4 if possible next to Hunter. I think he's a starter and I'd play him over KJ personally but that's another subject matter..
I think we'll see better from Storr as we go but he's definitely in Self's toughening box right now. I have to ask, why did Self go after Storr if the fit was going to be a work in progress. I can imagine KU spent a pretty penny on his NIL deal and are counting on him to be a major factor for this team. There does seem to be a good bit of risk here but as you mentioned he's got big game ability in him with proven production.
We usually don't start the season playing ranked teams on the road in an exhibition but that's what's happened the last two years. In both occasions we did not look good and hopefully that's not a trend to follow. I can imagine some teams during the conference championship streak looked similar to the other day. I hope so, at least. Tommorow is another day to get better
The one thing I will add for caution with Harris is we've seen him look more athletic and able to finish at the rim in the beginning of seasons. As wear and tear over the course of the year happens with him because he's playing too many minutes and because he's just not built to handle heavy minutes physically he becomes less effective.
I didn't see anything from either transfer guard last night that makes me think they can run the offense without Self having no choice but to play Harris. Hopefully when Moore is healthy he can be that guy but given that he missed the most important stretch of practice for the season its likely going to take a while.
It was definitely a preseason game and we were missing very important pieces in our top 8. Having said that there was a lot of concerning things I saw again. Athleticism being number 1, lack of quickness number 2. There is no #2 guy it appears after Hunt, at least from this one data point.
The first viewing of Passmore and Flory was positive. Lots to build on with both, Kease might be a steal in this class long term. Flory was lost at times but man he is a building block and his development this year is crucial.
Neither Zach or Jamari should see minutes beyond a blowout. Good practice bodies but their skill level is not at this level.
@BShark said in Basketball Season:
Rakease Passmore truthers rise up
Needs to play. Lots to like, effort and showed some aggressiveness which cannot be said for many that were out there last night.
The one thing that stands out once again, Arkansas is significantly more athletic and quicker then KU.
Arkansas might be without 3 starters and could have only 6 healthy dudes Calamari wants to play. We'll see if true.
Sprain during Late Night. Self said expects him to practice this weekend, perhaps play in the 2nd exhibition. Doesn't sound like he'll miss any games. Something to monitor though
Self said he expects all to be practicing again by Sunday, including Moore. We'll see.
@FarmerJayhawk said in Injuries piling up:
@BeddieKU23 also, heard the foot will be fine. He’d go if needed
Hope so, I'm always worried with bigs that get foot injuries, how much impact that means long term. Hunter is a big dude and carries what 260-270 pounds. Wear and tear.. Hopefully it gets put behind him. We need him.
Also sounding like Arkansas will be shorthanded as well, potentially 3 starters not playing.
Elmarko out for the year
Moore has missed vital practice time with the foot.
Griffen has a hip flexor issue and will miss the exhibition Friday.
Hunter is dealing with a sprained foot. Very concerned there, hopefully nothing serious.
Good way to start things..
Tiller to announce Nov 10th and down to 4 including KU.. one to monitor still it looks
What are people's thoughts on being pre-season #1. Justified or not?
Interesting from the Media Day
Self continues to state that he wants Harris, Adams and Dickinson to play under 30 minutes. We know the reality of that even with depth.
Possibility of a red shirt, still not final. Jamari would be the most likely candidate there.
Elmarko won't be full go until May. He's rehabbing with Tyrel Reed.
Defense has been a main focus for both Griffen and Storr (SHOCKER)
Health wise, team is good outside Moore/Elmarko. Moore expected full go in a few weeks
Don't think I seen anything posted on these 3 yet..
John Clark a 4 star C officially visited KU last weekend. At this point it sounds like Houston and Texas are the favorites for the Texas native but sounds like KU did turn up on him. He's from Houston so perhaps no shot..
Isaiah Denis visits for Late Night. He also announces Nov 2nd. Seems like the main thing here is if KU pushes for a commitment (I certainly favor that they try and gain one from him). Seems like one to monitor post visit..
SWA (Sebastian Williams-Adams) canceled his KU visit for Late Night and is now headed for an official visit to Vanderbilt. Bit confused what they are doing here with him. Certainly, sounds like they are passing now.
Def forgot about them joining the league. What a crazy year again.
KU starts the season picked 1st in the Big-12 and #1 in the Pre-Season AP poll.
Hunter Dickinson was named Pre-Season POY in the Big-12, All-Big-12 First team and First Team All-American.
KU is scheduled to play 10 teams ranked in the Top 25.
4 of the Top 10 teams in the Nation are from the Big-12 (Houston, Iowa St, Baylor).
Let's discuss.. What are we thinking of the brutal schedule and the makeup of this team.
UConn all the way now. Doesn't sound like KU pushed all in for him otherwise I think it would have been KU. Looking like we are going in different direction for a possible 5 man to pair with Flory.