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Frontline • Nov 22, 2016 03:20 PM

Out of the 3...Landen is actually playing pretty well in my perspective. His points aren't up and his rebounds will be a steady 5; however, he is doing well at several aspects of the game.

Defense: He is slowing down the post moves and not getting beat. I believe several of the up and unders he has allowed should have been called for walks...but didn't. He has embraced the straight up rim protection and is changing shots.

Offense:
He is setting good, wide screens allowing for the guards to meander thru the court and find the open shot.
He is getting his fair share of tip outs when he can't secure the rebound without fouling.
Most importantly, he is the only one who is sealing off the inside when Frank, Jackson, or Devonte is driving. There is reason why they are getting to the rim so easily, and it is Landen turning his hips and sealing his guy for a clear path to the basket.

Bragg: He's got some Cheick-itis in him or something. He seems lost on the court and it seems like Lucas is always pointing him where to go. He can't seal his man on the post entrance pass. Granted his 15' shot is good as always...but the dude is 6'10". Play the 3 point shooting contest in the NBA...at KU, I wish he would embrace the post. He seems reluctant to do that.

Udoka: Has no left hand. Soon the teams will catch on to this. He can't dribble. He has one power dribble and it better be a dunk, right handed baby hook, or immediate kick out or it's a travel or the ball is bouncing at the free throw line. Also, it's only a matter of time, before teams implement the hack a shaq...or in this case a poke a Doke and send the dude to the line. This will be a major liability in conference and tourney time unless he figures out how to get an arc on the shot and he's merely 15' away as opposed to launching a 95mph shot at it.
Defensively, he is maintaining his ground but is way over matched in many instances. While he has lost 40 some pounds, he reminds me of a good 6th grade fight...he has a good 30 second terror attack and goes balls out and makes a difference...but after that, he needs a break. Duke was a great example of this when in between 2 TV timeouts, he was simply gassed.

It's terribly early in the season to give up on anybody of course...but, when comparing the three...Landen is far ahead of both of them. Regarding the production, none of them will have Perry numbers stand alone. KU will ultimately go to the standard 4 guard rotation and Lucas, Doke, and Bragg will be relegated to the composite 3. Looking at it like that...they are averaging 18.1 points and 17.1 boards at 53 minutes/game. 40 minute average of 13.6 points and 12.9 boards per game.

From the big position.. I'll take it.

KU Siena Game Thread • Nov 19, 2016 02:43 AM

Bitch I'm frank mason

HIDE YO KIDZ! KU DUKE LIVE CHAT • Nov 16, 2016 04:26 AM

Just admit it...how many screamed "pass the effing ball to frank...oh sshhhi...nevermind...DOKE!!!!"

HIDE YO KIDZ! KU DUKE LIVE CHAT • Nov 16, 2016 04:15 AM

33 fouls called in the first 24 minutes...at this pace, there will be 55 fouls called.

HIDE YO KIDZ! KU DUKE LIVE CHAT • Nov 16, 2016 03:49 AM

Out rebounded duke 18 to 16.

Shot 42%, 9% from 3, 22% from the line...and only down by 5. I'm likin the chances in the second half

Get your chat on ESU • Nov 07, 2016 02:40 AM

This has to be Lightfoot last game of the season and just red shirt...right

No

Get your chat on ESU • Nov 07, 2016 02:31 AM

@wissoxfan83 yeah...or 90...I watched a highlight on YouTube a couple months ago...but it focused on Roy just putting in all his starters cause pitino wouldn't stop shooting threes.

Get your chat on ESU • Nov 07, 2016 02:27 AM

@wissoxfan83 KU 150 UK 95...the only game I have ever taken a 150 point total for anything meaningful.

Get your chat on ESU • Nov 07, 2016 02:24 AM

Based on these 2 games, I have a feeling I will be repeating "Please just make your effing free throws" with a gradual increase in volume until I'm screaming at the top of my lungs by games end.

Get your chat on ESU • Nov 07, 2016 02:05 AM

@Crimsonorblue22 didn't land on it. HAND jammed when svi tried to save the ball under the basket and whipped the ball back.

TRAE YOUNG CALLS HIS VISIT "CRAZY!" • Oct 25, 2016 07:35 PM

@wrwlumpy

Gak now falls in the file of "I'll follow the dude every once in a while just to get a chuckle from his pathetic stats" Recent fellas in the file are Angelo Chol, Kaleb Tarczewski, Zimmerman and the sorts. My all time favorites on the list however are Detroit's own Malik Hairston and Dallas TX bred J'mison "Bobo" Morgan.

How about Billy Donovan for Duke? • Oct 24, 2016 07:10 PM

When K finally hangs it up, I don't think Self will be in the mix. Pretty sure the order for a replacement would be

1) Stevens

2) Wojo-whatever

3) Amaker

4) The apocalypse of one of these 3 jokers don't accept...but would be Capel's then.

The only person I never, EVER want to hang it up is Popovich. No more HCBS and I shudder to even consider his replacement (as I firmly believe it would be Sean Miller.)