Storr shot 40% from three 2 years ago and 32% from 3 last year with massive usage (which his lower efficiency compared to those others is explained by). He can shoot just fine. He will just need to do it more often as a spot shooter than he is used to.

It’s a pretty massive transition to go from a guy with a top 20 shot percentage in the country at Wisconsin to a role player and it understandably may take time.

This is important but this team time and time again has preferred to let Harris have the ball in his hands at the end of the shot clock.

As bad as Clemence is, he's worse. I don't know how he continues to just get worse. I don't see a role for him this year. Flory is too good for Clemence to get any minutes at all.

Clemence has no business being in the program at all unless as a walk on. Hard to believe they are still wasting a scholarship on him.

What do you guys think will be our best defensive lineup?

I’m thinking:

Harris
Griffen
Passmore
Adams
Bidunga

We don’t know for sure with Passmore but he definitely has the size and athletic ability to be a high level defender.

I have not seen Moore yet in a KU uniform but I imagine he will be a better defender RIGHT now than Passmore but I agree with your list.

Darryn Peterson. LFG.

Not gonna pretend I knew a ****ing thing about this guy until 5 mins ago but he looks nice.

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Where is chiefqueer (chiefqueen) to tell us that Bill Self is in his last season at KU, even though he just signed the number 3 recruit and top guard in the country.

Surefire sign that Self is going to the NBA.

Just throwing up a few videos as they pop up so some of us can get caught up on the fella

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Okay now this is epic

In game he says he goes from DP to "Bucket Jones" in the interview. Ok then that works for me I suppose

Seems like a smart, nice kid. There's a reason he would never truly consider majoring in animal husbandry at purple u

Self has a ton of work to do in the portal and recruiting, but as of now we could have these guys for next year:

Griffen
Peterson
Passmore
Elmarko
McDowell
Bidunga

A lot to add, but still some very exciting pieces there (assuming they come back).

At Raps game watching LeBron (and Gradey) dominate but this is our biggest recruit get since Wiggins IMO

Josh Jackson was right there too, but yeah. Awesome get.

As soon as he started thanking Adidas, I knew he was ours.

Hard to get real excited about freshman lately but #3 in the country is something.

Just about every top 10 freshman Self's had has been good.

Is this Coit's last year of eligibility?

What about Storr? Not sure he's a great NBA prospect as of today.

Regardless, they should be pretty loaded next year. Self's been cleaning up in the portal.

I think this is a Coit’s last year.

Just guessing Storr would transfer if he doesn’t have a good enough year to go pro. No other reason. Just guessing.

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Turns out that tall athletic guys who can shoot tend to have a place in the NBA.

Yep if you are tall and can shoot and reasonably athletic you have a spot.

Also, The athleticism of most guys over 6'4" in the NBA is highly exaggerated. The athleticism of most shorter guards is very underestimated. The amount of people you have to compete with to be a pro if you are 5'11" to 6'3" is insane and things exponentially get easier for you the taller you get.

Not really speaking of Kansas results just freshman in general don't seem to be as valuable as they used to now with the NIL portal value. Although it sure looks like Flagg might be a difference maker. (Flory too)

I’m pretty sure Moore is the best defender on the team.

Who could have known?:rolleyes:

The only super high level Self recruit who kinda sucked was Josh Selby. That was partly due to injuries and the eligibility issue holding him back. He showed flashes early in his time.

You could probably put Diallo in that group too, but he was also held back by eligibility issues.

Maybe MJ Rice? Injuries ruined him before he could do much.

Guys like Xavier and Grimes were inconsistent, but still really good for freshmen.

This kid looks smooth.

I hope he comes in and just takes over - and Bill allows him to.

I'm sorry I can't agree with you on Grimes. He was awful. Now he turned into a player after he transferred but he left alot to be desired in his year here.

Shot 38% from the field, 44% from 2. 1:1 Ast/TO ratio looking like he had no play making at all. Didnt get to the line and when he did he missed. Super avg defender. Xavier was light years better than Quinten when he was here.

I mean in comparison to all freshmen, he was good.

Not compared to the expectations for a 5 star guy.

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Make the money kid.

Selby sucked 14,000 cocks. He was ****ing horrible.

I'm confident Diallo coule play if he could have practiced.

X Henry was outstanding defensively and a contributor on a really good team.

**** Josh Selby. Hope he found his shoes.

Sounds like Embiid assaulted a reporter who mentioned his dead brother in order to critique him.

Those two would’ve been nasty wings together at KU. Just a year apart unfortunately. Two of my favorites.

And Raps need to wear those unis every night. Maybe mix in the ones with the raptor on the front too.

Dajuan
Coit
Griffen
KJ
Hunter

No AJ STORR in the starting line up.

Shaq Moore not suiting up.

ESPN+ really blows. Constant interruptions, buffering, etc...

Nice to have a bench again

I don’t even remember the last time we had nearly 30 off the bench.

Maybe when Remy was here?

Not watching this due to Chiefs but it appears we have it well in hand

I was just thinking the same thing. The bench was just sooooo bad last year. If this bench can bring 15-20+ points a night, we're gonna be very, very tough to beat.

Looks like we have a competent bench big again.

And hopefully one that doesn't completely shit the bed on defense either. That's been another killer. Bad enough to not have guys who score, but then just always let the other team hang around or worse by playing bad d.

If we’re really going to have Storr, Mayo, Bidunga, and Passmore off the bench, then this is the best bench in the country.

With those 4 and Moore, you could have a damn good starting lineup.

Random thoughts from watching the game:
-Hunter is rusty which isn't surprising. Wish we had one more game before the UNC game. The offense looked clunky at times when running through him which is to be expected.
-I like Coit but it remains to be seen if he and Harris can play at the same time. It works against Howard but against high major guards I'm not sure.
-Im surprised it looks like McDowell is the guy red shirting. Passmore hasnt looked good tonight and I'm not sure what he will contribute this year.
-Mayo looks great. I'd prefer him over Harris but that will never happen.
-Flory is a great backup big. He showed some post up moves tonight which was good.
-Storr still is trying to find himself. It will come.
Finally self tried the lineup we have all been waiting for with Clemence KJ and Hunter all in at the same time. It went 2/2 so by definition it's our best and most efficient lineup.
Until Friday...

Shakeel Moore was a 25 min a game senior in the SEC, makes sense that McDowell would redshirt.

I love Zeke Mayo.

Ummm, don't we want hunter, flory and kj?

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Don't you guys usually have a general college basketball thread?

Good call I’ll make one

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Man i haven't been to a KU game in almost 5 years. I should probably remedy that here soon.

Pretty good one coming up tomorrow

Last one I went to was #2 vs #1 against Baylor and KU got smoked. They've lost the last 3 games I've been to. :doh!:

Don't go tomorrow

I was debating on which hat to throw on and then I remember I have a '22 natty championship hat PBJ

I have a 2020 Championship hat. My favorite to wear

KU is gonna beat that ass vs UNC. They were down with 6 min to go to Elon. And then barely won by 3.

Yes you read that correctly. ELON.

Didn't know Elon Musk played basketball at the collegiate level.

Bets are placed. Ready to watch the Fieldhouse rockin’ tonight.

Woke up in KC today, can’t wait to jump on the K-10 towards college bb Mecca!!!

from mike vernon:

Mayo + Griffin + Coit vs Timberlake + Yesufu

How the **** were those two so bad? Just mind boggling really.

When in doubt just grab a guy from the Summit League apparently.

No. 9 UNC @ No. 1 Kansas 6 CT

RCJH!! :KU:

Tar Heel rape is about to begin

Time to Tar the Heels of that funky looking Ram!

Can we get Dickinson the ball in the post?

Should be on every possession!

But da da da da.

Would you rather see Skyy Moore at WR or KJ Adams at TE for the Chiefs?

This is some good basketball

Better stretch there consisting of more Dickinson touching the ball. They’ll have to double him and that will lead to good things with this team’s shooting.

Nowww, we're cooking...

Harris
Mayo
Griffen
Storr
Dickinson

Really want to see this lineup do well.

Dickinson called for a 2nd foul for being big, will be out for the half

Refs couldn’t let the players get all the attention

Also like seeing 4 guards who can shoot around Bidunga.

Shades of 2018.

Wowwwwww...

Zeke

33 points in 10:30. Holy shit.

This team can light it up.

Downtown Mayo !

I’ve been saying it since 2017. We surrounded Doke (until he got hurt) with Mason, Graham, Svi, and Jackson.

Dominate big plus 4 guards who can space the floor.

So hard to stop in college.