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@BeddieKU23 if we don’t sign at least one more, we would be a lil short-handed. Jmo
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I will guess that most of the players from other countries have played for the under-XX teams of their countries in the past; Svi has played for the Senior Ukrainian team and if his country would have qualified for the WUG he certainly would be playing. If NBA players can play I just don’t see how having played for the National team from Puerto Rico would be an issue. Juts my guess and I could be wrong.
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Right now we only have three scholarship guards that will be suiting up, this scares me. Being picked to represent the USA in this tourney is a huge honor and one KU shouldn’t take lightly. For us to go there and compete without the best possible options at our disposal for success will all but guarantee several things. We go there with only 8,9 scholarship guys and lay a big fat egg this will be our one and only chance at this opportunity for a long, long time. And don’t think that a poor showing wouldn’t be used against us in recruiting. But if we go there and kick some ass and take some names it opens up domestic and international recruiting eyes. I really hope KU doesn’t view this only as extra practice time.
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@JayHawkFanToo I don’t think nba guys can play??
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@Kip_McSmithers I agree!
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@Kip_McSmithers but who could we take? Gotta say, I’m sure self has this figured out.
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I expect to be competitive but we will have only 3/4 of our eligible guys. And the one’s that can’t play are just as big as the ones who can. Getting another guard will be nice to have especially how we’ve seen injuries plague our team the past few years.
Having 5 bigs will allow Self to play Ellis some SF regardless of who else we sign. For Ellis that is a big thing for his NBA dreams if he can show somewhat of a more refined Marcus Morris game. I’m sure he’ll have his time during the season to show off SF skills but this tourney will give him every advantage.
Maybe Self will look to others but the way he’s recruiting looks like he really wants to have as many of his players available as possible.
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As long as they meet the requirement they can; however, no NBA team is likely to agree to have player under contract risk injury at the WUG. Young plays in the Canadian League and if he has a contract in place, there is a good chance his team would not allow hm to play anyway. If you recall, there was talk of having Wiggins come back but I just don’t see an u scenario where the Wolves would allow that.
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@JayHawkFanToo he can’t play for us, Canadian.
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He’s played for the PR Junior National team back in 2009 and tried out for the PR National team in 2012. Maybe someone like Jesse could answer the question if that makes him ineligible. Either way though his being in Puerto Rico now according to his Twitter probably isn’t a good sign of his inclusion on the WUG squad.
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Oops…:(
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@JayHawkFanToo more like duh!
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Puerto Rico is an Associated State and people born in Puerto Rico are considered natural-born U.S. citizens
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@JayHawkFanToo sometimes I do dumb stuff too, just not very often!
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I did not know that women ever did anything wrong…or so I am told by the women in my life…:)
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@JayHawkFanToo yes! That’s right! We sure like to call you on that though? Can’t believe you forgot wiggins was Canadian!!
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Naadir Tharpe is eligible. Born July 23, 1991. American, despite the weird name.
I wouldn’t half mind it if Self gave him a shot.
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@DanR I bet he won’t.
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@Crimsonorblue22 Probably right. I forgot about his daughter and all.
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@DanR I don’t think it had to do w/daughter! Pretty sure., still sad.
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From what I inferred from @ralster experience aqd reporting from the Bill Self Camp, I got the impression that Self is not too fond of Tharpe and I would be surprised if he is called. Maybe @ralster can chime in on the subject?
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@JayHawkFanToo think he was leading them astray!
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Of course you realize I meant he could come back and play at the WUG…for Canada, of course, right?
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@JayHawkFanToo of course! No doubt in my mind!!
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If someone could launch an extensive search, by way of a transcontinental college hop, maybe Rio Adams could be unearthed. Betcha he would leap at the opportunity to rejoin the Jayhawk contingent for the WUG.
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Or is he perhaps iced down in Eastern Siberia?
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Maybe we could get Jamari to bring the ball up the court. If i remember correctly, someone mentioned that last year.
Does anyone know who is on the roster for Team Canada? I read that Brady Heslip and Kyle Wiltjer are both from Canada. I wonder if they’ll be at Sprint.
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There is a large number of very good Canadian players playing college BBall in the US.
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http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article21167370.html
That should answer pretty much all the questions I think everyone had.
