***** Official '24/'25 KU Men's Basketball Repository Thread *****

[cmh6476]

The Team:

https://kuathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/

The Schedule:

https://kuathletics.com/sports/mbball/schedule/

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Pablo

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

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

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by BWillie

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.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

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).

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.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

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.

[KC_Connection]

Sophomore scoring leaders 10 days into the NBA season:

1. Gradey Dick (20.8)
2. Chet Holmgren (19.2)
3. Bilal Coulibaly (18.8)
4. Victor Wembanyama (18.2)

— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) November 2, 2024

[smithandrew051]

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

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

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.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by BWillie

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

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)

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by BWillie

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.

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

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

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

Who could have known?

[smithandrew051]

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.

[Ceej]

This kid looks smooth.

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

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

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.

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.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by BWillie

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.

[KC_Connection]

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— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) November 3, 2024