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wow.. thanks for the ytube vid, been looking for his old ones, there aren't that many.
what a stud. I like how he makes use of Flory's seals right to the basket and gets and-1, instead of avoiding contacts.

"We really don’t need Elmarko to hit every shot or play perfect… but if that guy showed up every game with the same energy he had down the stretch last night, we won’t be losing many games!"
^^^ this!!

@approxinfinity He just needs more confidence.. right?

I think with Trey, Council, Marko combo - plus any 2 bigs, should carry the team while DP's out.

wow, what a sequence!

That ain't junior ballin'

That's a BS call

Wild wild Council..

Travelling and getting blocked

Marko is getting it done..

Are we good now? Only when Marko gets aggressive!

Who's our best 3pt shooter?

Marko gets fould there

Put Calderon in

Great pass Councill!

ouch

Finally! Big-2-big

@Zabudda half of which from Flory. coach needs to give him lob plays instead of 10 ft inbound.

@approxinfinity Is Dawson injured?

What's happened to Calderon? I thought he's not that bad.

@drgnslayr Unless Bill and his staff start turning away minions under 6'6", we might as well forget about dominating the NCAA!! j/k

@BShark https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pd1ZpRtnIO0?si=Mjr140oME5UX84P- ↗ This dude is a stud. Ewin + Watkins will be early Christmas in Lawrence.

The more I watch Ewin, the more I want him - this guy knows how to seal - what we miss from our bigs in the past decade. He can pass and has high bbiq. Def'ly worth 3mil. IMHO.

@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:

Malique Ewin is savage. Never seen a 7'-er's moves like he does in college.

Thanks.. next!

Does anyone have some insights on Amarri? ref: https://www.si.com/college/kansas/basketball/transfer-portal-update-aj-storr-flory-bidunga-amarri-monroe ↗
He'll definitely a day-1 heavy contributor IMHO.

@dylans Thanks for the correction.. lol.. wherare my glasses? I see MSU in #13. Well, at least they played in S16. Although, I had to agree with you, they still sucked.

@SlimShaddy54 said in The portal.:

Shawn Phillips

The kind of low post player coach Self would put in starting lineup in a heartbeat. I'd rather longer wing man with athleticism & scoring threat.

@dylans Unbelievable.. Gators, MSU, AZ, Auburn, Cougars don't appear on the list.

@wissox Damn! I doubted myself reading @BeddieKU23 post. Flory is returning! This is the best news for Jayhawk Nation!

@BeddieKU23 His return will undoubtedly add another dimension to the team's versatility as well as its defensive and rebounding strength. That's a big IF, right?

@Texas-Hawk-10 No offense taken — just sharing my perspective here. Kelvin’s system might not be flashy, but it’s adaptable. It does blend motion offense principles with ball screens, and more importantly, it empowers everyone on the floor to contribute. Every guy is expected to defend, rebound, and score.

On the flip side, Self’s offense often feels too rigid — overly structured and built around one or two primary scorers. That’s exactly the issue: by building the roster to ‘complement’ a central piece like Dickinson, oh, now DP, you’re creating a hole elsewhere that never really gets filled.

I’d much rather watch a team full of solid, versatile, gritty, physical & athletic players who can all handle the ball and score — not just stand around while the system runs through a couple of ‘go-to’ guys.

@Texas-Hawk-10 You nailed it, Self’s offense relies heavily on ball movement, spacing, and using post play to create scoring opportunities. While that system is effective with the right players, in today’s game, you often need guards who can create their own shot—something that a more free-flowing offense like what we see at programs like Kentucky, Duke, or even some of the up-tempo systems like Sampson's team. Unfortunately, we have yet solid guard (in the past 4 years?) with the ability to stop, pull up, and make a shot under pressure is critical when a defense collapses or when a set play breaks down. We need someone like Cryer. Can Marko be that guard?

Today’s college basketball demands versatility, with many players flourishing in systems that emphasize individual development over rigid, structured offense. Yes, player development - this is an area where the coaching staff falls short. CB is one in decades. Ochai? He was redshirted — an afterthought, really. The staff had no idea what he was capable of… until the perfect storm came.

@Texas-Hawk-10 My concern with Bill Self's motion offense is that it's too rigid and predictable compared to other systems that allow players to make quicker decisions and be more flexible. Other offenses give players the freedom to think on their feet and adapt, which helps stretch their skills. With Self’s system, the focus is often on the post-up, and the high-low game becomes too predictable. His offense feels outdated and doesn’t allow for much creativity. Against more athletic teams, it becomes a liability, leading to too many turnovers and making us look bad.

Whoa, you’ve got some serious faith in Bill! I’m not there yet. We just see things differently, no need to throw in the swear words, geez...
I'm still going to enjoy watching DP and whoever remain in the team.

Question is, will the HOF let Darryn be Darryn, or will he be 'forced' to follow the infamous BS' ring around the rosie career killer offense?

@drgnslayr interesting take:

"2. Resolve coaching situation - I’m not calling for Bill to resign, but we need to acknowledge that something isn’t working properly. This became obvious this year. We were probably the most-experienced team in D1 but we played like a high school team. It was more than having a bad match of players. These guys didn’t improve at all this entire season and may have even gone backwards. An easy cop out is to blame the character of the players. Then explain why the transfers mostly had huge drop offs in their stats. This stupid idea that they just got spoiled on NIL shows an ignorance in knowing the psyche of players. None of these guys got to this level without wanting to win and having good personal pride. I’m convinced if we don’t have a change from this year’s approach, we are headed for the same thing next year, regardless of the talent we bring in. To win, our guys need to overachieve."

I was a bit rude, and I got flak for saying our team resembled a high school squad, but I’m relieved to know I’m not alone in thinking that. It’s tough to pick up and adjust to new strategies when the coach refuses to budge. Looking back at 2022, some could say BS was the Hall of Fame standout. But let’s not overlook that Remy was the key factor in our victory. He’s not tied to the establishment. He brought a unique mindset that clicked perfectly. He did things on his own terms.

However, CB’s growth might suggest the coaching staff’s efforts paid off, but I’m skeptical it’s that straightforward or certain.

Thanks all. As always. It's been an enjoyable afternoon. We won.

Look at the expression from Tyon!

I started to like Tyon now! Wow.

A lot of ppl are going to lose their $$$ today.

Nice D.

Marcus, again, driving against 2-3 guys.

That's impact player right there!

Offensive rebounds will save us.

Kids thinking too much.

Marcus against 2 guys!

Their layups are smart ones, ours are all forced and we made them look more difficult than they should be.

Why is Harris not playing in the 2nd?

@BShark said in 2nd Exhibition Game Thread:

That sequence was so brutal. Gotta get the rebound.

Tyon thought of just sprinting to the other side.