Yes. A deep run into March/April begins by having a good regular season and building momentum into the postseason. Having a good regular season that builds momentum into the postseason entails winning the conference. Winning the conference is made much easier with an undefeated record at home.
@rockchalkjayhawk I, of course, did lol. No mention of Johnny Furphy that I could find. I think this goes under the radar when talking about Kelly:
Insert Oubre, who is one of just 32 players who has averaged over 11 points per game since 2017-18.
NCAA likely to fight that one since he declared for the draft and didn't withdraw (and this isn't an international prospect situation). Always a chance it doesn't hold up in court, but the NCAA has been consistent that players are no longer eligible after that so I feel like like it is a long shot that RJ is eligible when this is all played out.