<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[KU Basketball &#x2F; Other NCAAM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talk about Kansas University Basketball.]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/category/9</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:52:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://kubuckets.com/category/9.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:54:44 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[New Portal Approach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon is reporting the Serbian guy committed but eligibility concerns loom.Mihailo Musikic Will only be announced if he's eligible according to him. We shall see
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/164/new-portal-approach</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/164/new-portal-approach</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[BeddieKU23]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:54:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[KU trivia to beat summer doldrums]]></title><description><![CDATA[And the next trivia question is...who has more blocked shots in the NBA: Joel Embiid or Raef Lafrentz?
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/162/ku-trivia-to-beat-summer-doldrums</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/162/ku-trivia-to-beat-summer-doldrums</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[rockchalkjayhawk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:28:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerr Kriisa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can NCAA punish him or the schools he attended
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/161/kerr-kriisa</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/161/kerr-kriisa</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AsadZ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:33:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rankings Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiller is the puzzle to me.  Looked so good for stretches, and then disappeared for longer stretches.  Seemed like he just wanted to drift around the 3 point line rather than mixing it up in the middle.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/159/rankings-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/159/rankings-update</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MN Hawk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:13:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Draft Day!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dp will wear number 22 for the  Utah Jazz
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/156/nba-draft-day</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/156/nba-draft-day</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[JAYHAWKFAN214]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:07:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stacey King RIP]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Not a Jayhawk, but a key player on the tough OU teams of the mid to late 80's.  He's much beloved up here in Chicago for his broadcasting Bulls game and his likeable personality.</p>
<p dir="auto">I like many of you hated that OU team and their coach.  They were very cocky but reflected their coach.  When we beat them in the championship Billy Tubbs was interviewed and said OU was better than us.  But Tubbs wasn't better than Brown, forgetting to use his bench in that game.  The narrative going in was OU would run us out of KC yet they were gassed and our 10 man rotation in that game kept us afloat.   Stacey King was a part of probably the most memorable play when Danny went on a fastbreak and slowed down til Stacey caught up to him and fouled Danny who made the shot.</p>
<p dir="auto">When Stacey got drafted by the Bulls I saw him on the news saying he was glad he was coming to Chicago because he should be able to get a lot of endorsements.</p>
<p dir="auto">But people mature and he turned himself into a likeable personality here who had a catchphrase "give me the hot sauce" when someone made a 3.</p>
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/153/stacey-king-rip</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/153/stacey-king-rip</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[wissox83]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:54:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reforming college sports &#x2F; Da Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">I quickly posted some of this earlier, but thought i'd clean it up and simplify.</p>
<p dir="auto">More changes ahead for college sports! Looks like they are hammering out a bill to regulate a few things. Some i like:</p>
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<p dir="auto">THE BIG ONE to me: Only one transfer before a player must miss a season of eligibility. A second or more transfers are permitted under certain conditions, such as a head coach leaving or the elimination of an athlete’s sport.</p>
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<p dir="auto">Five-year eligibility length for college athletes.</p>
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<p dir="auto">-- NO paid pro athletes can play in college sports.</p>
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<p dir="auto">Blah blah blah, something about NIL deals standards.</p>
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<p dir="auto">A chance athletes could be deemed employees.</p>
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]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/152/reforming-college-sports-da-bill</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/152/reforming-college-sports-da-bill</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[rockchalkjayhawk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 20:25:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shades of Squeeky and his &quot;We won the we-try-harder&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[@bskeet Gandalf, is that you???!!!
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/151/shades-of-squeeky-and-his-we-won-the-we-try-harder</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/151/shades-of-squeeky-and-his-we-won-the-we-try-harder</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mayjay]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:31:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Made For March]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've watched it.  It's well done.  I think CBS/Paramount picked these programs to follow based on their likelihood of making a deep run in march.
WRT KU, not a whole lot was new for me, but it was interesting to see some behind the scenes.
The documentary picked a player from each program to shadow and that was Darren P for KU and Yaxle L for Michigan.  I felt there was striking contrast between these two players-- Yaxel allowed a great deal of transparency and access to his family, while Darren seemed guarded and less personable, with no reference to his family.  There was also some interesting parallels / differences between Self and May.   Worth a watch.
Last episode drops April 18.  Will feature post-season, which should be a rollicking fun ride for Wolverine fans.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/140/made-for-march</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/140/made-for-march</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[bskeet]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:47:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[KU ROSTER 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[@BeddieKU23 agree. Ewin would have been a game changer but they must think he won't be eligible now
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/139/ku-roster-2026-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/139/ku-roster-2026-27</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[BShark]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:43:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not a Completely Disappointing Tournament!]]></title><description><![CDATA[@stoptheflop On the other hand what else could Ayers say?  If he says "yes he headbutted me but in the moment I decided to overlook it".  Imagine the firestorm that would have caused.  So he was saving face by saying I don't know what you're talking about.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/136/not-a-completely-disappointing-tournament</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/136/not-a-completely-disappointing-tournament</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[wissox83]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:18:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mario&#x27;s shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[@Texas-Hawk-10 I know we're picking hairs here, but a shot where the other team has to throw it from almost full court to win is a buzzer beater.  And we lose if he misses.  It was epic but somehow a quarterfinal shot like Laettners gets venerated as some sort of shot from the gods and Marios gets people saying well because it wasn't this or that it's not "as high up...."
Bull biscuits.  Horsehockey.  Mule Muffins!  Marios and Keith Smarts and Lorenzo Charles are the only true epic buzzer beaters in NCAA tournament history.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/135/mario-s-shot</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/135/mario-s-shot</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[wissox83]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:16:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I want next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ignorant/Stupid question:  Is it not allowed to establish a buyout on a player's contract so if another program wants a player, they not only have to pay the athlete, but also have to pay a buyout to the program?
For example, the buyout could be $500k if they leave after 1 year and $1m if after 2 years.  Some sort of structure so the program gets some compensation for the investment it puts into the athlete that is simply transported to the other program... Right now, only the player gets compensated.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/133/what-i-want-next-season</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/133/what-i-want-next-season</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[bskeet]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:08:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDIANA.  UCLA. LOUISVILLE.  AND.......]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most important thing is winning in March, well and in April.  But a season can be enjoyable even without the end of season success.  I love watching KU play basketball.  I love being other teams super bowl.  Frankly we are that to just about every team that plays us.  The only team that can talk any smack about us right now in the league is Baylor, and maybe Houston a recent runner up.  Arizona hasn't been to an elite 8 since 2015, final 4 since 2001.  Yes they could break that embarrassing streak of no FF's this year.  We're crying because we haven't been there since 2022?  Iowa St?  Laughable to hear their pitiful fans talk smack on us.  They've not earned the right because, well they've been waiting since 1944 when my 89 year old mom was 8 years old to play in a final four!  BYWho?  They're a midmajor that's been to 3 elite 8's.  Texas Tech at least has a recent proud achievement with their national runner up in 2019.
So I'm still darn tooting pleased to be cheering on the crimson and blue.  We've still got lots of great stuff going on.  Jump back on board Mr Nuleaf!
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/132/indiana.-ucla.-louisville.-and.......</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/132/indiana.-ucla.-louisville.-and.......</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[wissox83]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:19:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season in review: the players]]></title><description><![CDATA[@bskeet the only road we got that I want like holy smokes was in 2022. I’d rather been a 9 seed like Iowa than us as a 4 with the games we got.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/130/season-in-review-the-players</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/130/season-in-review-the-players</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[kjayhawks2.0]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:34:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48298106/ncaa-tournament-kansas-kentucky-north-carolina-coaching-struggles
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/129/money-next-year</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/129/money-next-year</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[bskeet]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:39:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kansas vs St Johns]]></title><description><![CDATA[@FarmerJayhawk said in Kansas vs St Johns:

Man it hurts to see Marko has broken up as he was after the game. Say what you want about his game, but he really, really cares and loves being a Jayhawk.

For sure I get on these guys fairly often but there is a difference between pointing out a bad play and hating a player for mistakes on the court. I loved KJ and Juan as people just don’t believe they should’ve ever been starting for the KU basketball team.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/127/kansas-vs-st-johns</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/127/kansas-vs-st-johns</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[kjayhawks2.0]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:03:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reseeding the big dance by most famous alum]]></title><description><![CDATA[@patoh3 Oh if I'd known you were I'd have included you!
@texas-hawk-10 Because The people doesn't beat the Chiefs coach, Wisconsins famous architect and the greatest coach ever!
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/123/reseeding-the-big-dance-by-most-famous-alum</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/123/reseeding-the-big-dance-by-most-famous-alum</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[wissox83]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Self]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Case is the one doing the portal scouting I hope and pray he leaves. I’ll give him some credit with Tre and Melvin. The problem is we don’t need a shooter, you need a minimum of two IMO. Tre was much improved in that department but really struggled going 2-15 in the post season.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/119/bill-self</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/119/bill-self</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[kjayhawks2.0]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:15:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selection Sunday + Bracket Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[@FarmerJayhawk haha nice! Well done!
Gonna have to pay more attention to Dusty May.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/118/selection-sunday-bracket-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/118/selection-sunday-bracket-challenge</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[approxinfinity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:10:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[KU VS Houston Game Chat]]></title><description><![CDATA[I kept thinking all year Dawson would start hitting but he was not even online with his shots.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/115/ku-vs-houston-game-chat</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/115/ku-vs-houston-game-chat</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tallturd1]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:52:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doesn't this mean their whole roster can open up their recruitment again?  They have quite a bit of talent.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/114/coaching-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/114/coaching-changes</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[RockkChalkk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big12 Tournament games.  KU at 8:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ah someone created another chat. I can close thid one.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/113/big12-tournament-games.-ku-at-8-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/113/big12-tournament-games.-ku-at-8-30</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[approxinfinity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:01:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Might We Flourish In The Big Dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[@kjayhawks2.0 i get the reasons re: NIL, but the fact that this is an us problem and not an everyone problem makes it pretty clear Self will be on his way out, and hiring a players coach is the only path forward to success.
]]></description><link>https://kubuckets.com/topic/110/why-might-we-flourish-in-the-big-dance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kubuckets.com/topic/110/why-might-we-flourish-in-the-big-dance</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[approxinfinity]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:47:39 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>