KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread
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From The Athletic:
Kansas guard Christian Braun was asked by a team to participate in a staring contest during a draft interview. Braun: “I thought it was really cool, they’re trying to see your competitive nature, and if you’re trying to win.”
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@Gorilla72 did he call anyone any names while they stared?
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Official CB staying in the draft
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It was known.
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Wilson watch on like Donkey Kong
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Today’s quiz:
Who would you rather have on next year’s roster…
Wilson or McCullar?
easy answer, but had to ask
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Wilson should go pro. I think he’ll be more successful than people expect at the next level. There’s a place for guys in the NBA who understand the game, have some personality, hustle, do the dirty work to let the stars shine, and he’s that kind of dude. Nothing left to prove or improve on at the college level. IMO
Good year for McCullar to join with the 2-3 spots a little iffy on the D side
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Today’s quiz:
Who would you rather have on next year’s roster…
Wilson or McCullar?
easy answer, but had to ask
Both. Thanks.
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@BShark said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Today’s quiz:
Who would you rather have on next year’s roster…
Wilson or McCullar?
easy answer, but had to ask
Both. Thanks.
Good answer!
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Today’s quiz:
Who would you rather have on next year’s roster…
Wilson or McCullar?
easy answer, but had to ask
I would obviously rather have Jalen back. By the end of the season he was playing so damn well. He was the real reason we could play so fast. Him and CB getting 18-20 rebounds a game and starting the break is what won them the Natty.
I think McCullar is going to be really good here. But I don’t want him as my starting 3. I’m good with him playing the 4 where he is a bit of a mismatch and it allows us to switch everything. I just don’t love him as my 3, which has traditionally been the go-to scorer in the Bill Self system. All of the good Bill Self teams have had a very efficient player in that role.
Rush, B-Mac, Henry (he was even if people are sour on him), Releford, Svi/Vick (were sort of interchangeable on that team), and then Och.
McCullar has just not shown he can shoot it .400 from deep or finish at the rim over .500. Nor is he the guy you are calling lob plays for which is also a Bill Self staple.
I just don’t see how he fits at the 3.
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Agree McCullar from what we’ve seen of him in the last 3 years isn’t an ideal 3 in Self’s lineup. Again I don’t know how much of his offensive game was held back by two defensive minded coaches he played under (Beard, Adams) but it crosses my mind they didn’t develop him this past year as much as you would have thought. I recall seeing he was injured some last year as well? Anyways I think he comes here and has a big role but I do agree I don’t want him being the focal point of the offense or playing the 3 primarily. That’s unless he has a leap in him we cannot project right now.
If Jalen does leave I have no idea who the offense will focus around. He’d easily be a preseason POY pick & 1st team Big-12 guy. Harris will be the highest scoring returning player & we know the offense isn’t flowing through him for 10-15 shots a game. If Jalen does leave then I think Self needs to get a lot more real about roster moves. Your 12th and 13th guys aren’t helping you win this upcoming year but you can go get guys in the portal that can.
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@Kcmatt7 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Today’s quiz:
Who would you rather have on next year’s roster…
Wilson or McCullar?
easy answer, but had to ask
I would obviously rather have Jalen back. By the end of the season he was playing so damn well. He was the real reason we could play so fast. Him and CB getting 18-20 rebounds a game and starting the break is what won them the Natty.
I think McCullar is going to be really good here. But I don’t want him as my starting 3. I’m good with him playing the 4 where he is a bit of a mismatch and it allows us to switch everything. I just don’t love him as my 3, which has traditionally been the go-to scorer in the Bill Self system. All of the good Bill Self teams have had a very efficient player in that role.
Rush, B-Mac, Henry (he was even if people are sour on him), Releford, Svi/Vick (were sort of interchangeable on that team), and then Och.
McCullar has just not shown he can shoot it .400 from deep or finish at the rim over .500. Nor is he the guy you are calling lob plays for which is also a Bill Self staple.
I just don’t see how he fits at the 3.
Loved watching Jalen grab a rebound and just push it up the court. If there was one thing to remember about him, that was it. His specialty.
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@rockchalkjayhawk It’s funny because his footwork in grabbing a rebound and spinning and pushing it up court was so strong while his footwork in preparing for a jump shot was so poor!
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@benshawks08 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk It’s funny because his footwork in grabbing a rebound and spinning and pushing it up court was so strong while his footwork in preparing for a jump shot was so poor!
Ha, I’m certainly no expert on jump shot footwork. I mean, you can tell what it should look like by watching Och and others with good form. Looking back by memory…did Jalen have lazy footwork? Dragging his feet?
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@BeddieKU23 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Agree McCullar from what we’ve seen of him in the last 3 years isn’t an ideal 3 in Self’s lineup. Again I don’t know how much of his offensive game was held back by two defensive minded coaches he played under (Beard, Adams) but it crosses my mind they didn’t develop him this past year as much as you would have thought. I recall seeing he was injured some last year as well? Anyways I think he comes here and has a big role but I do agree I don’t want him being the focal point of the offense or playing the 3 primarily. That’s unless he has a leap in him we cannot project right now.
If Jalen does leave I have no idea who the offense will focus around. He’d easily be a preseason POY pick & 1st team Big-12 guy. Harris will be the highest scoring returning player & we know the offense isn’t flowing through him for 10-15 shots a game. If Jalen does leave then I think Self needs to get a lot more real about roster moves. Your 12th and 13th guys aren’t helping you win this upcoming year but you can go get guys in the portal that can.
Interesting you classify Beard and Adams as defensive minded coaches … but not Self?
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@rockchalkjayhawk they didn’t have as much O power as we did.
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Wasn’t a slight to Self. Actually it was a slight to Tech’s coaches for being what they are.
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Everybody wants a polished finished product on paper right now. We forget that the 130th ranked guy he took is going to be a first rounder. Or the guy he took that wasn’t even ranked at the start of his senior year, and (only after he signed with us did they put him in the Top 100) this guy is set to be a lottery pick. This is going to take some time. But Bill has lots of talent to work with.
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12 guys 6’9 or bigger in nbadraft projected first round. Feels like a massive (in height) class
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@approxinfinity said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
12 guys 6’9 or bigger in nbadraft projected first round. Feels like a massive (in height) class
Where’s Braun?
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Baylor is very pissed that McCullar signed with us. They cry and whine about it, and at 3:00 minutes, they lose it:
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@Jethro lol theyre discussing Mayer who has no interest in Kansas. Dude has an agenda.
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@BeddieKU23 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Wasn’t a slight to Self. Actually it was a slight to Tech’s coaches for being what they are.
Wasn’t thinking it was a slight. Just thought it was maybe an interesting perspective on how people perceive Self.
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@BeddieKU23 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Wasn’t a slight to Self. Actually it was a slight to Tech’s coaches for being what they are.
Wasn’t thinking it was a slight. Just thought it was maybe an interesting perspective on how people perceive Self.
He’s certainly among the best defensive minded coaches in the game. I also think he’s equally as good on the other end which I why I didn’t want to label him one or the other while I think Beard/Adams are clearly better coaching one side then the other. Self is the total package even if I’m slightly biased
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@BeddieKU23 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
@BeddieKU23 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Wasn’t a slight to Self. Actually it was a slight to Tech’s coaches for being what they are.
Wasn’t thinking it was a slight. Just thought it was maybe an interesting perspective on how people perceive Self.
He’s certainly among the best defensive minded coaches in the game. I also think he’s equally as good on the other end which I why I didn’t want to label him one or the other while I think Beard/Adams are clearly better coaching one side then the other. Self is the total package even if I’m slightly biased
Agreed on all counts!
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CB is on a tweet storm right now
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Jeez, Jalen! C’mon already. He’s taking it down to the wire. Tuesday has to be announcement day, right? The last big piece of the puzzle to come or go will trigger all these other decisions…tick tick tick. I can’t wait any more!
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@rockchalkjayhawk Wouldn’t worry too much about it.
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Is the deadline before June 1 or EOD June 1?
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@Gorilla72 said in KU/Big 12 NBA draft decisions thread:
Is the deadline before June 1 or EOD June 1?
Just saw this
June 1: Withdrawal deadline for NCAA Returners Prospects have until the end of the day on Wednesday, June 1 to withdraw their names from the NBA Draft player pool. Any player who has not yet signed with a professional agent may do this and return to their original school or, potentially, the transfer portal. After this day, players who are not selected in the NBA Draft on June 23 will have to seek other professional options.
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@rockchalkjayhawk - Thanks! Seems like Doke waited until the last minute, IIRC.
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Fantastic news
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I don’t expect any more roster movement. Let’s ride.
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Trevor Keels staying in the draft. Makes the dook game easier for us
