When I joined the Marine Corps I ran 3-5 miles and lifted weights every day of the year. I played pick up most nights or pretty much any competitive sport. I was in the best shape of my life. I may be bias but I believe having the drill instructors back to campus (if they do that again) will only help our guys bond and build more chemistry. I think playing the regular season schedule is not as demanding as playing in the big 12 tournament and then the NCAA tournament. Their going to get tired playing for days straight at the end of the season regardless of how much they play this summer.
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The NBA plays up to 80 games per season and have to stay in that kind of shape during the off season so depending on when you make the jump to the NBA you have to be ready to play at that level. In the NCAA these kids only play 30 or so games so I cant imagine that its going to take a huge toll on our guys? I used to play from the time I woke up until the street lights came on all summer long and never skipped a beat in fact I NEVER remember being too tired or sore to do it all over again the next day! These guys are young and their bodies can handle this type of conditioning BUT they are playing nearly every day atm. I think they will get rested up after the WUG and then its back to business as usual. They are missing some pieces that they will have to build the same chemistry with for next season so Boot Camp is probably still a viable option.
If we lose the next game we will play the other looser for the bronze if we win we are playing for a gold right?
If we win one more game we medal right?
@VailHawk The ball was in the air and you could still see time on the clock!
Are the refs from Seoul National School for the Blind in South Korea?
I think so. Not sure though? I only really follow KU. I kinda depend on it like oxygen, food and H20!
Shark week was good! KU basketball better!
@JayHawkFanToo thats very openioated #2. Hopefully no one wants to refute your openion this evening.
@Crimsonorblue22 If borrowing money based off your future earnings was worth it?
I will say that it only takes potential to make the lotto. So presumably an OAD is all it takes. Just ask Oubre?
Lets just hope he has a good year like our last 2 OAD's! hahahahahahaha
@Lulufulu BECAUSE APPARENTLY HE IS A 2AD DUMMY! LOL JK
And I forgot to tell you guys that if you like beer? And you like Grapefruit? Then you should try !beer.png ↗
Its SOOO good!
Now I am going to watch Shark week until the games starts tonight. Maybe Fantomworks on the velocity channel? I'm not sure but ya'll can debate that while I enjoy my evening! Have fun and Rock Chalk Jay Hawk!
I think Diallo is good at basketball but that's just my opinion. Any takers on debating that statement?
Bragg is going to be exciting to watch! His handles are about as good as it gets for a BIG! He can shoot the 3 ball and drive from the 3pt line too. This summer is going to great for his development. Hopefully he gets the opportunity to contribute this year?
When this guy jumps on the KU band wagon half way through big12 play when KU has a 2 game lead I will remind him of this article! Please help me collect more of these wonderful comedic works of art as they are posted about the web!
http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-basketball/2015/07/09/kansas-basketball-early-2015-16-outlook/ ↗
We need to keep a list of these heart felt pieces of crap for March so we can lol at them!
I am just glad Diallo is on campus attending classes and working with Hudy! I was actually worried that the Vegas Gamblers might snatch him up while HCBS was away?
I remember when Mclemore was in town and a reporter asked him if he had lost weight? He said he had lost a few pounds so that he could be faster, more explosive, and bouncy. I remember Selden saying something similar a few days later about wanting to loose 5-10 lbs for the same reason. Maybe he has lost a couple of pounds?
I cant find where Selden said the same thing but I know I remember it. Changing it up in the gym by doing less weight, more reps, and running a lot more would make you ALOT lighter on your feet. I bet no one would even notice if he lost 5 lbs BUT his hops would improve and I think that's some of the equation.
Score?
Lol thanks
Score?
I think they will push tempo and utilize the depth to wear teams down by putting fresh legs on the court as often as possible.
@JayHawkFanToo I was just saying that because KU hasn't been this DEEP in a long time! What I am getting at is we have 2 fifth year seniors and big 12 player of the year candidate Ellis all 3 seniors and an OAD in the frontcourt. Who gets left out or does Self evenly distribute the minutes when possible? Then you have Mason, Graham, and Selden. Who gets minutes beyond that? We will still have Vick, Svi, and Greene. All but Vick have put in the work and deserve minutes and Vick has proven this summer to be highly serviceable. Self has said publically that Green has NBA talent and Svi is projected lotto either next year or the year after? So if all 9 of those guys get pt its almost a platoon. Will HCBS stick with a 9 man rotation? That still leaves Bragg, Lucas and Vick out of the rotation except for clean up minutes. That is a deadly bench with a lot of depth at every position!
@HighEliteMajor I don't want to put a label on it BUT HCBS will have to incorporate something similar to a platoon system to get his seniors and the guys projected on the draft boards enough pt to keep everyone happy. He has actually already started the mindset during the WUG. I know there will be guys that will play more BUT with Mickelson, Ellis and Traylor being Seniors and our sole OAD Diallo HCBS will have to juggle BIGS to enable himself to recruit more top 10 players. Then you have so many quality guards and wings that have put in the time and deserve pt that he will have to do something to keep everyone happy and keep the team chemistry together!
@HighEliteMajor With Ellis, Mason, and Selden on the floor this team is a triple threat! That's not even the tip of the iceberg. There are so many quality pieces at HCBS's disposal and that's why KU will be in the final 4. I am not going into starting 5 or anything but you could start who ever you want and wear teams down with all of our guys being ready and able to compete at the D1 level come November.
I was high on Mickelson last year before we started the season and I am similarly optimistic again this year! With Traylor not preforming and Lucas's un-sportsman like conduct last night I bet Mickelson gets the start moving forward! With a few more good games and some confidence Mickelson could have a Withey like impact next season given the opportunity.
22-16 ku lead
Selden 6pts 2 boards
Selden
Im popping pop corn.
Its all tied up 0-0 atm.
I will keep yall up 2 date
I am back home in TX and watching the WUG.
@joeloveshawks Graham will be kinda good too! I was looking up guys that received MVP awards from the McDonalds AA, NBPA Top 100 Camp, and Jordan Brand Classic? You will look all day long unless you start with Diallo! If all 5 can average double figures we are going to be kinda tough to beat with so many quality pieces!
@HighEliteMajor said:
Anything else stand out?
We kicked butt! This stood out to me 106-41 !!! It was like KU playing some kids at a Bill Self camp!
Another thought that comes to mind as each game passes is: Does Selden use this year as his spring board to the NBA? If he keeps playing like he has this summer for the 15-16 season he will be a first rounder and I cant see him improving his draft stock if he comes back for a senior season.
@drgnslayr said:
Gosh... we could use a guy like Coleby in this tournament! (and of course, Diallo!)
Yes BUT we are doing pretty good considering we are missing 4 very talented players! Its crazy to think how we are missing 2-3 possible starters from our line up and still in it to win it! This team would look a lot different if we had all of our guys here and healthy. I would like to know how much this shakes up our rotation come November?
@Crimsonorblue22 thats where i am atm
Whats the score?
@Crimsonorblue22 my sister and brother in law lives there. He is a cop lol. Let me know if you ever need a get out of jail free card.
Finally made it to ks and my mom has no espnu! Wtf im so pissed!
Hows Mason holding up?
Whats the score? Im on the road from TX to KS.
@hawkmoon2020 YES