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@TYOHawk Oh , ok. Well we certainly don't need to be getting mixed up in any of that then I reckon , Thanks for the info--- just keep looking

@approxinfinity Man what the hell is wrong with some people , getting to the point you can't even have good conversation on the guys without some idiots. Hang in there buddy and good looking out, don't put up with their BS- - - -ROCK CHALK

Well guys I just got to say this and I know more likely then not there will be some even a lot possibly will say or think I'm the forever eternal pessimist and that's ok , everyone is entitled to speak their thoughts and we are all adults and a great open forum , and you have your right to your thoughts and opinions that's fine totally understand, you probably think I'm 1000 5 wrong -- that's ok It's just what i think at this moment.

So with having said that I got to say I'm am far not overly impressed with this portal recruitment, I'm just not. Tell me who in this group of three portal commits really impresses you - - -sweeps you off your feet , you feel is a home run ? -- -Who in this group puts fear into opponent's teams ? ? opposing players ?

it just seems these last couple of years we have lost our edge.---Is it lack of NIL money ?- - is it because of weak links in our staff and or the staff effort /--Has Coach lost his killer instinct-- ability to close ? I think it could be a little of all mentioned. Face it , it use to be most people would consider anytime they came to the Phog- -we would take them out, that great Phog mystique you could almost book it. There are teams not NOT AFRAID to come to the Phog and play anymore. What happened to the intimidation factor of just the building it 'self The Dogs KU use to have to go along with it. It's just not the same atmosphere, we get behind and the crowd goes silent a lot sooner- the Post Game ROCK CHALK is really gotten sad

Right now these guys are just not what we use to be , say what you want these players today are more about the Money rather then the Schol and tradition. Again other then Peterson who scares you other then Peterson for opposing players ?- -Now things could change if we some ho pull Williams then much better I just don't know if any. this is just a mediocre group quality bunch , but a group that will make a serious run-- I don't think so, not right now. Thanks guys for listening, right or wrong.

Was listening to locked on Jay Haqks and from I'm hearing there is a number between Ku & Williams just trying to make it work as thete is mutual interest.

May not STILL be to late to get in on that big w need to team up with/Flory. Jor Tipton pasted that 6" 11 Louisville Big Man James Scott Soph , has entered the ported. This came out about a hour and a half ago.

Not huge numbers and yet averaged 7.1 ppg 7 6.1 rpg not monster by any means but team him with Flory think it would be very suffice production wise and the two combined would make up a quality tandem at the Five. We could at least dabble our toes get a feel what the water might be like on this guy.

Our boys with a really nice Road Win tonight , Beating Nebraska in Lincoln--- 4 ---- -0 .- - - -That gives us a 32- - -10 record on the Season, incredible.

Best Record KU has had since 1999-- Great Job guys-- ---ROCK CHALK

@Texas-Hawk-10 Who do you see backing Flory ?--- Still no back up Big.

@FarmerJayhawk Thats a good thing , I like that. It hurt losing Bai

We have had several swings and miss , 247 saying that Eleven of the top fifth teen have committed

Was just watching 247 portal program talking about commits-- who was left- -NIL money and such. Travis Brennan from 247 said sa of this point and time he says he thinks KU is the leader for Williams & if he had to rate transfers that he personally would rate him right at or very close to the top rated players in the Portal.

HE DID say now of course BYU has the unlimited Money supply BUT right now thinks KU is the one who should be considered the favorite

@dylans It's called an unlimited NIL supply. Just heard them talking about BYU's money

@Jhawk69 Well I hadn't seen that , but for sure needed the DE. If he can apply pressure get sacks awesome, as w need plyers who can apply heat to the QB

Just saw where Denzel Aberbdean from m Florisa committed to Kentucky. I was listening on the field of 68 and couldn't quite figure out why the move.

Talking about how he was in line to be a Starter from the National defending Champions to Kentucky , going from a situation where he was going from probably 35 minutes of Court time to 20-25 minutes, and just wondering how he was going to fit, as that position is already loaded at Kentucky.

They said Kentucky with they think fourteen players on the roster now, and not sure how your going to keep them all happy. Said they think Kentucky is right about a twelve Million dollar NIL payroll right now, and they don't think no way they keep all these playes.

THIS is the State College Basketball has become right now. Pitiful

@MR11 -- from my understanding KU Involved

Just saw where moves are being made with Darrion Williams from Texas Tech -- hmmm

One of these guys has been awhile-- -Warner Defensive end left some time ago , BUT saw where we lost Bai Jobe , got him last Season had three years of eligibility left Four Star-- thing is both of these guys were Defensive Ends was gonna be really good ones too- -that hurts

STILL in need of a solid wing, someone who is a legit threat scorer , hit the J with consistency- -& a quality Big who can and is willing to back up Flory at the five.-- Still two glaring needs

Sounds like Coward going to end up at Florida , he named his final five Schools, broke down how he would fit at the five different ones.--The five he listed are : Florida - -- --Alabama - - -Duke- -- Waashington--- & KU-- just sounds like he is headed to Florida
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@approxinfinity said in TV shows:

White Lotus Season 3 starts Tuesday. Really enjoyed the first 2 seasons.

Shows you how much I watch shows, never heard of any of those

@nuleafjhawk Amen to that brother

We have THREE byes on our Schedule ? Mercy I remember only having one.

Ku gets the Series Sweep from those other guys down the pike.-- 6- -- -5- -e are now 31 - - - -& -10 on the Season, what a year these guys are having just great play timely hits- --now 12- - -& -6 in League-- great job guys

Just read article about teams with most NIL money. These Schools have 10 Million : Arkansas , BYU , Duke , Indiana , Kentucky , Louisville , Michigan , St Johns , Texas Tech ,

Teams with 8 Million :- - - Auburn , U Conn , Florida , Houston , KU , KSU , Miami , Purdue , Tenn , Virg , Villanova , Tex , USC , UCLA

Money , Money , Money although thought we might be some higher

KU wins the 1st game of the Double Header- - -6- - -3 , Really good pitching by the starter- -8 innings good control. -- KU now 30-- - -10 on the year and 11-- - 6 in league -second game starts at 3 :45 --already took the series and going for the Sweep - -ROCK CHALK

What a win for the good guys.- - Shows just what a loyal fan I am lol. I had given up hope for this night. Our boys had shown absolutely nothing all night , KSU starter Frost was totally dominating the game into the Seventh. KU had two hits and showed no signs of life then-- - BAM.

I read this morning they had battled back and won 5 -3 I thought holy cow mercy I'm not worthy-- HUGE WIN- -now 29- ---10 on the year, I'll ell you this won't give up today that is for sure - Game sold out again Student section full have to love that for our base ball team-- oh forgive I'm not worthy lol-- -Game at Noon today , check it out guys on ESPN Plus-- -ROCK CHALK

Question my fellow Jay Hawks . Just Scrolling through video's and such and came across library of Christan's Dunks while at KU , now the question becomes- - - - -- --- -

Would you agree that Christan is one that has flourished the most in his Basketball career, coming to KU and now with the Nuggets ?- --I mean this kid wasn't some hot stud coming into College, he played well , turned into one of our better players , and now has went from a bench player seeing a few minutes on the Nuggets and with his work ethic ha managed to become one of Denver's better players. Moved into a Starting role- -doesn't hurt at all I mean by playing with Jokic ?- I know spelt wrong but you know who I mean,

Yet the thing I miss most about Christan- -he WAS/IS a DOG - kid has a real edge to him , he has that attitude- - -love it , wish we had players like that on our team now - -He would talk plenty od smack BUT he could back it up-- - not back down from any situation. Showed some of his dunks at KU the clip was asking which one of his dunks did ew think was best. -Mercy he had some emphatic dunks- SHOW TIMe and his reaction to them was like- --GETE down boy , don't try to stop me- - This is MY TIME. Man I wish we had CB on this roster

Well the guys finally broke their losing four game skid.- --- Won their game against Wichita State Tuesday Night-- --18--- -12 and are now 28-10 on the Season, probably lost their chance at hosting a Regional but still in very good shape to make playoffs. Really rough weekend last weekend getting swept by TCU

Huge Three game series at Home against KSU this weekend at home.-- All three days are sell outs so be a sweet crowd hope we can kick some butt.- - let's do this guys

Couple of other decent guys : Andre Stintjakovic ( Peja's son ) entered 6'7 17.9 ppg from Cal entered- but has a do not contact tag -- might already have a team in mind sounds like.

Then We have P J Haggerty from Memphis pretty good , AAC POY Avg 21.7 ppg---- 5.8 Rpg- -& 3.7 assist per game

Had to Chuckle at this coming from TOS.-- Posters were talking about Staff shake up.-- LOL-- one poster says all we need to do is bring SNACKS BACK problem solved lmao-- Another poster responded to that post with a- ---YIKES ! ! ! ! had to laugh

@DCHawker I think some questions we still have is- -- -- -Have w improved this team in shooting the Ball like you said Council 44 % Fg , - -is that improvement ?- - shooting just 30 % on 3 pt shooting ?- -that's not improvement. - -White isn't by any means a better shooter, Peterson ya ok, that's one -- Flory unless he has really busted his ass during the Summer has no outside shot- -- lobs is what we know at this point. - -- - Have we improved our 3 point shooting ?-- Again Council for sure is not--- - White is not , are we still in a position as to where opponents are going to be able to back off on certain players to clog the lane again, making us prove more then once in a while we hit the three or outside jumper ? - - Have we improved our rebounding, stronger ?-- -I know Flory Starting will get boards--- -but he gets in foul trouble, who comes in to help on Boards then ?- - White is a better rebounder then KJ ?-- of course he is BUT who is making up the Difference Dickinson takes with him ?

There are pluses I agree , Our defense will be better for sure , This is where Council helps-- --Darry is suffice.-- If Flory can avoid foul ttrouble for sure better at the five Athletically, mobile , quicker , better rim defender,

Agree some More You give a team a combo of Darryn/Flory to build a team around that's a dam good start. -Heard Really likes Dawson-- Heard that Coach himself was the first one to make contact with Dawson and like was the one who recruited Dawson 98 %- -Really likes Dawson. Again other thing is been hearing more White didn't come here to come off the Bench- -and if they recruit over him he is out, not sticking around. We have a nice start to build around DP and Flory just adding the right pieces. Council really don't think is who we want as a starter, bw good rotational player but not starting.-- If we could add Coward and a quality mobile back up five for Flory, with length - -Have Darryn & Flory & Coward &- Wilson -- would be nice

Wish I could say I'm tickled as a peach about Council , but reality is he has track record of another player we have had recently that can't shoot, his percentages lack, I just hope we can still do better, Now if w happen some how to get Stokes THAT is a real coup or Coward would be sweet too

I'm hoping maybe we could pull Coward in and also a quality back up still at the five behind Flory, /i don't really feel all that firred up about Stokes, as I really don't think in the end were going to land him. So not getting my hopes up at all there.

I think if anything Stokes is using his KU visit to set the bar as to how much it's going to take to buy him to play for his year at some School. using Ku as a higher brand name to start the bar high.-- I've even seen in a couple of other places where BYU has they hand trying to steal another one with their NIL Money for Stokes.

@Woodrow Zero , for one been hearing if the recruit over Tre White he is out

@FarmerJayhawk I truly get where your coming from and yet people saying Tennessee can beat any K/State offer I Dunno. Also seen Rocco Becht- - Sam Leavitt as possibilities-- dam portal

I guess people thought Stokes was a lock for Louisville , I guess though they are saying he doesn't want to play in the State of Kentucky because of gang problems.-- -Kinda strange but the Kentucky Board ( Rupp Rafters are in agreement that IS the reason- -saying it's the truth about him really not wanting to play in the State

@dylans Been trying to find more on this. Guess with the Spring football portal opening his name is being strongly thrown around to Tennessee after the Qb you were talking about left.

John Kurtz who i a K/State insider doesn't seem to worried. talking about how Johnson likes the OC he had at K/State last year, how he has his favorite receiver back and he is his room mate-- and talking about how e are already in Spring football practice and uprooting .

I think though we can agree that Money talks big now in this present stage , and his stage would be better in the SEC in Football then the Big Twelve, if you wanna show your talent a pretty good place to display it.--Guess we will have to play out with the Portal opening real soon.

@dylans ya they were saying you ran off Will Howard remember the big Bowl winner for this ?

i guess he hasn't officially entered but supposedly has told the Coach's as a follower of Christ he was transferring, I guess makes some sense, Better recognition in the SEC in football then the Big twelve. -The only question is what is Tennessee gaining ? -Unproven at being able to stand in the pocket and make the throw down field, and Avery leaving a QB league.

The Monty , & the Locked on the Big Twele is announcing this so , far is the only one's I've seen , I guess on 365 the K/State fans going ballistic

anyone ELSE HEARD ABOUT THIS ? - i CAN'T FIND MUCH RIGHT NOW BUT Fitz MENTIONED ON HIS DAILY DELIVARY ABOUT THIS AND THEN SENN ON A PODCAST

Avery Johnson being said going into portal.- -I guess he has informed his Coach's said Transferring to Tennessee , wanted Tennessee out of High School, said in his following of GOD transferring to Tennessee- - YAZAAAAAAAAA

Boy seems like been a even more crazy off Season this year in the portal. Teams losing massive amount of players , noticing more in our Conference . I mean K/State losing so many- -- again but that's normal with them , but was surfing this morning and didn't realize till I saw that BAYLOR has lost it's entire roster ,everyone that played a single minute of Basketball for them last year is gone MERCY.

This NIL/Portal has really changed the landscape of College Basketball-- not sure if it's for the good of the game either

Some talk about Stokes on the Could be Wrong podcast , and was being said all of Stokes camp adamantly denying any possibility of Stokes re-classifying BUT like they also said

Sure feels like re-class coming- - -sure smells like a re-class coming with stokes not playing any AAU ball this year-- -Stokes taking visits, makes one think that umm ya there is at least a solid possibility that he is at least strongly considering re-class

My question is--- Ig Council has really committed as rumored to be , then why nothing official on him

@rcjhdraft Thing is is he Adidas ?

@Zabudda Tink 6'6

Typical scenario this time of year I reckon , So many names flying in now makes my head spin can't keep up. Sure sounds like Lee will either be at St Johns or Florida, I know St Johns thought they had him all wrapped up , did he cancel his trip here ?

Then I hear/read that Council looked like a sure thing for us, is that right ?- -Then I see about a guy by the name of Coward tell me who is this ?-- Are we really interested in him which sounds like from people he would be a nice get- -Are we active with him ?

Still need another back up for Flory

Found pretty interesting Article tonight. Basicall talked about How St Johns , had been talking pretty good about Lee's visit with them- --had a pic of him in a St John jersey - -standing by trophies and such and how they had been considered pretty much a favorite along with I think some others in contention -- - BUT

this is what I found interesting anyways take it with a grain of salt, but the headline of the article said that St John had ran into an unexpected Road Block in their recruitment of Lee. Saying that St John had been considered a favorite but then Lee comes out and is visiting KANSAS- -and now the rumor going around is that it looks like it very well might come down to Florida ( the defending Champ ) or Kansas. - --what ?- -that would be sweet. like I said take it with a grain of salt but still interesting

Portal closes a week from tomorrow April 22nd.-- not for commit but they have to be entered.- -Not feeling quite so bad/ nervous after seeing this:

Portal numbes as of Week three ,-- -Entered 2,050- ---- Committed --- 393 .- - Portal commits- - -19 %---- -Still Looking-- --81 %-- that's a lot of still un-committed players , plus any others that enter before April 22nd.-

They can still commit long after the 22nd-- -just have to be entered by then,

@MR11 I can't really say for sure, it's just everything I've heard and read is more about him and a four

How can other Schools compete with this type of NIL.- - -BYU handing out reported - -3.5 Million for Wright== =& qre you ready ? --Reported 7 Million for AJ- - B.- -no kid that hasn't stepped a foot on the floor at the College level is worth 7 Million. -- This is why NIL has ruined College Sports