Remy was magic

Yeah, Remy was instant energy and offense (well, and defense). Several "WTF is that shot- okay cool"

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">National champion Kansas is headed to the 2023 Maui Invitational, source tells <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SINow</a>. <br><br>Full field:<br><br>Gonzaga<br>Kansas<br>Marquette<br>Purdue<br>Syracuse<br>Tennessee<br>UCLA<br>Chaminade </p>&mdash; Kevin Sweeney (@CBB_Central) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBB_Central/status/1511232008432852994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Not a bad field there.

Remy picked us up when our offense hit a lull and single-handedly willed our offense under 5, before passing it off to Big Dave down-low to finish off the Tarheels. Always dreamed KU would get a player who would carry us like that and Remy delivered when it mattered most.

Speaking of Big Dave, I saw there were some questions about whether or not his name gets in the rafters? Dude just wrote it up there himself with the last three games.

Which is one hell of a regroup because the entire first half he looked like an overeager dog. He was way too juiced up. He came up hig when he needed to which is all that matters

Woke up this morning. Yep, we’re still National Champions who pulled off the greatest comeback in championship history.

Jayhawks how we holding up this A.M.?

I have a long day.

I’m reeruned for staying up so late.

Totally worth it.

I took the next two days off to celebrate and gloat. Went to WAWA after the game last night with my gear on. Clerk was wearing a Carolina jersey. Nice!!

Bill Self:

Championships

2 NCAA Division I Tournament (2008, 2022)
4 NCAA Regional – Final Four (2008, 2012, 2018, 2022)
9 Big 12 Tournament (2006–2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2022)
16 Big 12 regular season (2005–2018, 2020, 2022)
Big Ten Tournament (2003)
2 Big Ten regular season (2001, 2002)
2 WAC regular season (1998, 1999)

Awards

2× AP College Coach of the Year (2009, 2016)
NABC Coach of the Year (2016)
Naismith College Coach of the Year (2012)
USBWA District Coach of the Year 2022
Adolph Rupp Cup (2012)
6× Big 12 Coach of the Year (2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2018)[1]
5× AP Big 12 Coach of the Year (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2016)
John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award (2013)
Henry Iba Award (2009)
WAC Coach of the Year (2000)
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (2013)

That play was huge. And I thought in real time he fouled. That shit was clean as a whistle. Remy was fire. The turnaround he had this year…I’ve never seen anything like it. I know he was injured. And self is a wizard for making some kind of call to be like GTFO of any ball until it’s right. But even then to go from 0 to **** you like he did, even compared to where he was pre-injury, is just incredible. Especially defensively. He was never going to be a Garrett type stopper, but he made a ton of huge plays defensively and a shitton of effort that undoubtedly made a big difference.

The confidence he had is just amazing. I’ve never seen anything like it.

Probably the play that surprised me in watching the highlights was on Daves basket where he beat Manek and Bacot, Bacot bailed out. In real time I was like, “WTF? Cool!” But he bailed because Wilson was crashing. Wilson stays in the corner, maybe Dave feeds him maybe not. But that’s a fairly important cut in the history of KU basketball.

It bears repeating. It’s never not enjoyable to watch Manek get destroyed by KU. I’ve seen it a lot now, and it’s always good.

Bearded ****face crying at the end is such schadenfreude lol

Same boat. It feels like I am running off pure adrenaline.

I’m still pissed Self left Tulsa (watched a few games when I went to school there), but I’m happy he ended up in my state.

Pretty damn good career, and he isn’t done yet.

Same. Went to bed at 2:30 am.

Thankful zero alcohol was involved.

Yep, me too. Loaded the sprayer last night,except for valor, was ready to jump in and start going this morning. Luckily, its foggy and kind of damp outside, so no immediate rush. :-)

I feel fortunate that my pres are all down. Haven’t had a drop of rain on them so not so fortunate. I have to close pivot tracks in BFE so I needed an early start. :sulk:

Are you using the dry Valor? I worked hard to get around supply issues for the liquid stuff.

Okay you two. Take it to the Farm thread. LMAO

Yep

Self

4-0 against UNC in the tournament

3-0 against Roy in said tourneys.

Like ****ing CHAMPIONS, yo ;)

Whewwwww!! What a game! WHAT A GAME!!!!! :thumb:

No idea when I finally fell asleep, but felt like waking from the dead... set my alarm for another hour, but then couldn't fall back asleep.

5 hours of sleep.

But it’s go home day. So I’m amped up like no other.

Congratulations.

Man I stayed up a little late last night. Glad I stopped drinking at half but definitely needed a few more hours. Oh well CHAMPIONSHIP SLEEP is the best kind

I hadn't planned on drinking much, but put a couple heavy stouts in the fridge. Meant to have one in the first half and then a celebratory beer if they won.

Started on the first one about 30 minutes prior to tip and didn't even nurse it long enough to make it to gametime (and note, these are like 15%, they're sippers)..... then said **** it at halftime and opened the celebratory beer, because I was either going to suffer through the 2nd half with great beer or they would make the comeback (or at least not look like ass).

Same beer I opened after the SB win, actually.

I don't normally like to boast, however this is the morning for it. All of you KU fans are welcome. Thanks to my selflessness, KU is a National Champion this morning.

I started the game with a chew in; KU opened up the game and was looking to run away with it. I admittedly got a little more comfortable with the game than I should have, got rid of my chew and started drinking. Immediately KU started struggling and ended the half down 15.

I drank a couple beers in the 1st half & then had a mixed drink at half - but I realized that this is what I have been training for and that my teammates needed me now more than ever. So before the 2nd half started, I had another chew and kept it in through the rest of the game. The rest is history.

I'll need someone that can get in contact with Bill Self to let him know he'll need to order an extra championship ring as I'm now officially part of the team - dare I say the most important member of the team & staff. And for those of you that are real fans of KU, I will accept cash and gifts (minimum $100) as a thank you for bringing this team from the jaws of defeat into victory.

Couple stories of real perseverance there boys. Good work

Sometimes you have to sacrifice to get what you want. My teammates & I wanted a ring, so it was a sacrifice I was willing to do.

Hasn't anyone found a championship shirt that doesn't look like it was made with Microsoft Word clip art?

I made my 3 year old stay up for the whole game.

Taught him to Wave the Wheat as the team celebrated. Nothing beats moments like that.

Saw this one on Amazon last night.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WTG1ZZX...MZDTRYV4EAA39V

2022 National Champions!
KU 72
Duke 65

Never forget!

I have also been to 2 away/neutral site KU games in my life. 2008 @ Texas & 2022 @ Fort Worth for the 1st round. I'm not saying that me going to games is what leads to KU National Championships, but can you prove otherwise?

lol wat dee hell

Ummmm.... Wtf? Does Amazon just let anybody sell on their site now?

If I actually believed any of that, I would gladly give you $100.

That was the score of the 1991 Final Four game between Kansas and Duke, except Duke won.

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I have witnesses.

Maybe don't wait another 15 years this time, bud!

14 years, but I get your point. Next year is the KC regional site and I'll make sure I'm there.

Please plan on 2024 as well, since the Final Four is in Phoenix.

Seems like a good time to bump this prediction.

I assume that last sentence was referring to the seed we would play in the National Championship. Nailed it.

I will put that on the list to do. Love going to Phoenix. Next year we (me & Ceej) are planning our BBB outing in Vegas for the 1st weekend of the tourney.

When the defense came around, we became champs. Everyone rep BWillie for this one.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is the greatest video of all time. A bunch of KU legends so hype to see another natty <a href="https://t.co/2Ex7gnXEKT">pic.twitter.com/2Ex7gnXEKT</a></p>&mdash; Braiden Turner (@bturner23) <a href="https://twitter.com/bturner23/status/1511217518702174209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A very emotional Ochai Agbaji hugged his family after winning the National Championship. They hugged him and said “You’re a Champion.” Tears man. <a href="https://twitter.com/youngoch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@youngoch</a> <a href="https://t.co/OcctnD7772">pic.twitter.com/OcctnD7772</a></p>&mdash; Mitchel Summers (@WIBWMitchel) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIBWMitchel/status/1511191393728872448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That's a great pic. So that must be the 08 championship hat they were talking about russ rob wearing.
https://m.kusports.com/news/2022/apr...iors-run-kans/

Yup

So I have almost everyone identified.

Who is over Hawkins right shoulder, who has hands on Paul's shoulders, and who is behind Morris, Aldrich?

That’s Chenowith behind Morris

I can't figure it out either.

That's Stephen Vinson over Hawkins shoulder? Is that right?

That’s Moody. He’s talking about Hawkins other shoulder.

They should both hire Ogbaji's shooting coach.

If they can improve their outside jump shots (both need to improve their release to be quicker and more compact) and work on their consistency, they could come back and have the same kind of year that Och did.

And with Rice, Dick, Udeh, and Eijofor coming in, this team could make another run at the title.

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Yep, thanks!

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I also think that’s Nick Bradford with his hands on Pierce

Is it too early to be thinking about 2022-23??? :drool:


https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...nkings-2022-23

4. Kansas Jayhawks

After seeing its national championship dreams get canceled by COVID-19 in 2020, Kansas was able to get to Monday night for the first time in 10 years -- the last time the Final Four was in New Orleans -- and finish the job with its fourth national championship. Next year the Final Four is in Houston, but the Jayhawks could get there again. Ochai Agbaji, David McCormack, Christian Braun, Mitch Lightfoot and Remy Martin are all likely to be gone, but there will be some continuity with Dajuan Harris Jr. and Jalen Wilson expected back. Bill Self is also bringing in a stellar recruiting class, highlighted by elite scorer Gradey Dick and powerful offensive player MJ Rice. A third top-25 recruit, Ernest Udeh, will help replace the frontcourt talent -- but returnees K.J. Adams and Zach Clemence will help, too.

Projected starting lineup:
Dajuan Harris Jr. (5.4 PPG)
Gradey Dick (No. 8 in ESPN 100)
MJ Rice (No. 19 in ESPN 100)
Jalen Wilson (11.0 PPG)
Ernest Udeh (No. 23 in ESPN 100)

That's Nash over Hawkins shoulder

Thanks!

I can't imagine Self starting 3 freshman.

I started a GOFUNDME to raise funds to cover KCC’s March madness losses.

Especially if Braun returns, in which he should!

It is kind of funny if you think about predictions early on and how this ended up working out. If I had told you that Braun would be basically the same player as last year, Harris will never develop a jump shot and will still be openly passing up layups in the last game of the year, Remy would be so injured and ineffective that, with a big 12 title on the line in the last game of the regular season that goes to OT he will play less than 10 minutes, the freshman would contribute basically nothing in the tournament and only randomly through the regular season, JCL is only a deep bench role player, and Mac is still as inconsistent as ever, I don’t think anyone would have been predicting a national title much less a 1 seed. A nice surprise but I don’t think anyone saw this playing out quite like it did.

Clemens might start ahead of Udeh...unless he projects to be a one-and-done guy (I'm not a 247/Rivals member, so I don't know the scoop)

Agreed!

Udeh is super raw. I’ll be shocked if he starts.

Rice or Dick probably will. I’m leaning Rice.

Self trusts Adams on defense, so he might start at the 4. Clemence would then start at he 5.

Braun probably declares. I think Wilson comes back. I hope McCormack comes back, but we’ll see.

It’s not pretty, but I think the initial starting 5 is:

Harris
Rice
Wilson
Adams
Clemence

I thought that was Jeff Graves with his hands on Paul, but not 100% sure.

People are sleeping on Zuby Eijofor. With a year of weight training and being coached by this staff, he may end up being the most promising NBA prospect.

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He is a Sr with no more eligibility!

I believe he can still use the Covid year of eligibility due to the 2020 postseason being canceled.

Great sleep woke up as a champion. Now eating a champion meal whataburger number 2 large fries drink. Then ice cream later! 7 time champion is so good

Where is Rams fan?

Best part: after Self walked thru the handshake line he went towards Roy and yelled “How’s my ass taste?!?!”

I'm gonna need signed statements.

As it would have it, I picked KU in my bracket pool to win the tournament (I generally do unless it is a team like 2021). Came 2nd, though, which doesn't do me much good in a winner-take-all format.

Mizzou fans are in massive shambles mode judging by a few of their posts here last night about Adidas. Can't imagine UK fans are in a much better state.

It must be a rough life not being champions.