Preseason Hype/Discussion

JayHawkFanToo

I can see games where Doke goes off for 20+ easy depending on whom he matches up. At the % clip Doke scores , a 3 point shooter would have to shoot 50% to match the efficiency.

justanotherfan

@JayHawkFanToo

Doke’s one achilles heel is that he doesn’t shoot well from the line. If you can foul him before he scores, his efficiency plummets to near unplayable levels. Granted, you can’t do that every trip, but that’s also why I think KU closes games with Doke on the bench and either Big Dave or De Sousa manning the middle.

Doke can start and play early, but in the late part of games, where teams are more willing to take fouls, he will probably find himself on the bench.

JayHawkFanToo

@justanotherfan

We will have to see how much progress he made over the Summer. FTs and rebounding are what kept him from being drafted so I will guess he has worked hard on both.

jayballer73

BShark said:

Y’all are gonna like Big Dave.

https://twitter.com/KUHoops/status/1042095917375967232

Dave is a big boy - -love his size - - and really like how he hits the boards. - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

JayHawkFanToo

Here is an interview with Garret at Boot Camp; apparently Vick Hs developed some leadership skills and has been more vocal. Nice to see it from the lone senior.

BShark

D DOTTTTTTTT

jayballer73

@BShark I knew there was a reason I was on devon’s wagon early in the recruiting of him - You remember I was right there wanting this boy. Did you see that cross over at about the 0:24-25 in to the video? T hat stop and pop. - - The kid is relentless. - -attack – -attack - -attack. - -there is to a degree now pay attention I say to a certain degree he attacks the rim just Like Frank - -no fear. did you say fast? - -this kid is fast - -real fast. sweet dish’s . I just don’t see how you keep him out of the starting line up for very long - -very long at all. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

BShark

Best PG in the 2018 class.

KUSTEVE

@jayballer73 He does things that Frank wasn’t doing as a senior. His defense is light years ahead of freshman Frank, and his step back is an ankle breaker. If he can shoot half way well from 3, with the way he drives the ball, he could be a nearly instant star.

Kcmatt7

One of the things I’ve learned about recruits who end up exceeding expectations, is that they have the ability to use their opposite hand. For a guy Dotson’s size, it is even more important than most. Having a strong left will help him to finish in the lane and be able to shield off defenders.

Dotson has a fantastic left hand.

He is going to be good. Real real good.

KUSTEVE

#17 RANKED PLAYER IN THE COUNTRY (CLASS OF 2018) STAR RANKING: 5 STARS

HEIGHT: 6’2”

WEIGHT: 175 POUNDS

POSITION: POINT GUARD

HIGH SCHOOL: PROVIDENCE DAY SCHOOL IN NORTH CAROLINA

CHOSE KANSAS OVER: ARIZONA, FLORIDA, MARYLAND, AMONG MANY OTHERS

SCOUTING REPORT Frank Mason. Devonte Graham. Devon Dotson. Kansas head coach Bill Self has done a great job recruiting the point guard position during the last decade. With Graham being a senior, it looks like Dotson is next in line of great Kansas lead guards. The North Carolina prep star has the make-up to become just as good, if not better than the 2 other names before his.

Devon Dotson jumps out on tape while evaluating him. Speed is the name of his game. The 6’2″ PG is one of the fastest players with the ball in his hands in the entire high school class of 2018. He explodes when attacking the rim. He thrives at getting into the lane and finishing or dishing. The top 20 prospect displays elite first step quickness and is virtually unarguable one on one at the prep level.

He can score from all 3 levels on the court. Dotson has pretty shooting fundamentals with a quick release. He already shows a consistent 3-point shot, which will make him that much more dangerous when in attack mode. Opposing defenders will have to play his ability to drive, which will lead to him using his sweet shooting stroke. And vice versa.

Dotson is a high level ball distributor who seems to always make the correct pass. The 5-star prospect displays court vision beyond his years. He sees plays happening a few steps before they occur. What makes the point guard so intriguing as a player is the fact he is dominant on both ends of the court.

Dotson is a defensive menace and plays bigger than his size. He can lock up opposing point guards and has been a steal machine during his high school career. Once he gets stronger and adds weight, we don’t have any worries about him defending at the division 1 level. He can totally disrupt an opponents offensive rhythm with the way he competes at the defensive end.

Like Mason and Graham, the future Jayhawk is a winning type of player. We really like the composure that he plays with and has the look of a future captain. He has intangibles that you can’t teach. We believe he will be handed the keys to the Kansas basketball program next season. Devon Dotson has that “IT” factor that can’t be taught. Look for him to have an immediate impact for the Jayhawks and be in the running for All Big-12 honors as a freshman. We are very high on his abilities.

Kcmatt7

I do think the Charlie/Dotson combo is going to be great. All that will be asked of them is to pressure the hell out of the ball. I can already see our plethora of 6’5 wings denying the passing lanes, knowing that if they get beat backdoor the shot will have to be over a combo of Doke/Dedric/Mitch/Big Dave/Silvio. All of whom are capable shot blockers.

Fwiw, the 2008 team had 9 SPG and 5.8 BLK. That was 2nd and 5th in the country. I think this team should put up similar numbers. Probably more blocks and less steals. But still, dominating stats.

Moore: .9 STL - 0 BLK
Dotson: 1.3 STL - 0 BLK
Grimes: .9 STL - .7 BLK
Garrett: .9 STL - .2 BLK
Vick: 1 STL - .3 BLK
KJ: 1 STL - .7 BLK
Dedric: 1 STL - 2 BLK
De Sousa: - .1 STL - .5 BLK
Doke: .5 STL - 2.5 BLK
Mitch: .2 STL - 1 BLK
Big Dave: .1 STL - .5 BLK

That is roughly 7.9 STL and 8.4 BLK per game. The above is based on numbers last year with some educated guesses based on previous BS players of similar statures at the same position. So while these numbers do seem high, I find think we will see them being a pretty realistic guess. We are just that friggen talented.

jayballer73

KUSTEVE said:

@jayballer73 He does things that Frank wasn’t doing as a senior. His defense is light years ahead of freshman Frank, and his step back is an ankle breaker. If he can shoot half way well from 3, with the way he drives the ball, he could be a nearly instant star.

he is working on that shot. - -From what I’ve still a little inconsistent , but I’m not worried really - -the kid is a stud, You see how he kind of cradles the ball some on the drive? - looks like good form on the shot. Plus this kid is fast and man does he like to get out and drive the ball to the hole - not afraid of contact at the rim , great court vison - -that’s my boy lol - -I think like I said it’s going to be really hard to keep him out of that starting role. Thing is though like has been said before , doesn’t matter who really starts - - it’s who is on the floor at crunch time - -that critical part of a game. - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

jayballer73

@KUSTEVE - He has a sweet stop and pop – BAM and like I said this kid loves the open floor. Like the breakdown on him said he is as fast as I’ve seen in a bit and makes pretty dam good decisions with the ball in his hands. I’ve seen some hi-lites where there have been some pass’s like I was like OH NO HE DIDN’T lol the kid can flat out ball. - - - you put him on the floor with Grimes give them a little College game experience and for me - -I think very , very good possibility of look the f - - - out lol.- - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

KirkIsMyHinrich

@KUSTEVE He has more talent than Frank for sure. But Frank had (and still has) an iron will and very strong work ethic. Frank willed himself to being a npoy and into the nba. That said, I’m high on Dotson too and hope he starts.

KirkIsMyHinrich

Mason also morphed himself from a 32.7% 3-point shooter his freshman season into a 47.1% 3-point shooter his senior season. It would be nice if Dotson could follow suit, though he will almost certainly not have the same amount of time to do it as Mason did.

KUSTEVE

@KirkIsMyHinrich Frank is an alpha competitor, and that strong will got him a NPOY award, and a spot in the NBA. Dotson looks like he’s cut from the same cloth.

jayballer73

KUSTEVE said:

@KirkIsMyHinrich Frank is an alpha competitor, and that strong will got him a NPOY award, and a spot in the NBA. Dotson looks like he’s cut from the same cloth.

your right. - All I can say is this ( just sit back and watch ) your not gonna be disappointed. - - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

DanR

I need to see more than that highlight reel against junior high kids.

DanR

Plus he possibly carried the ball or travelled on at least 127 of those blow-bys.

jayballer73

DanR said:

I need to see more than that highlight reel against junior high kids.

ya your right against Devon they did look like Jr High kids thanks for the observations lmao. - - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG BABY

BShark

https://twitter.com/KUHoops/status/1042865987769384960

KUSTEVE

@DanR http://www2.kusports.com/news/2018/jul/08/ku-point-guard-devon-dotson-impressing-early-serio/

He played at Providence Day, which played the toughest high school schedule in the nation, playing 2 top 10 nationally ranked high school teams, including powerhouse Dematha.

https://www.providenceday.org/page.cfm?p=547&teamID=111