Next Year's Team Thread
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@Kcmatt7 Another year to develop this while coming off the bench is ideal.
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@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
Jalen
Today? Tomorrow? Soon.
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I imagine KJ’s mom watching him workout with Julius Randle last off-season and thinking that was his trajectory. He already has a soft touch around the rim, and looks to be a capable 8-15ft shot maker. Definitely has a low delivery like CB which could lend itself to being blocked by lengthy defenders. He has elite quick twitch second jump ability and bounce around the rim. Agree it’s hard to find a rhythm in a few minutes, but he seemed to always find a way to positively impact the game in those spot minutes. He’ll easily score based on effort and cleaning up missed attempts. I’m sure coach gave him assurances he’ll have a much longer leash to display his offensive talents… hence why he returned. With Clemence and Udeh attracting the other teams true bigs, KJ should have many opportunities to post up smaller 4’s, and smaller players when defenses try to switch everything or help off. Wouldn’t be surprised to seem him average 8-12pts 5-7rbs early on next season, and have some breakout performances as the season progresses and he settles into his role.
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@madmax I would be stunned by that stat line. Absolutely stunned.
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We will just have to see how expansive his role ends up being. T-Rob barely did that his sophomore year and I look at them as very similar players and with similar skill sets at this stage of their development.
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I cant believe an elite defender wont end up a good rebounder. The two skills go hand in hand. If you are playing good d youre putting yourself in position to get the rebound. Not worried and excited hes coming back.
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@approxinfinity said in Next Year's Team Thread:
I cant believe an elite defender wont end up a good defender. The two skills go hand in hand. If you are playing good d youre putting yourself in position to get the rebound. Not worried and excited hes coming back.
The guy jumps out of the gym. I’m not worried about him being a good rebounder even slightly. It’s honestly a strange critique for him. I get the offense or his tweener size takes.
But rebounding? Seems like a non-issue for a small sample size
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@Kcmatt7 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@approxinfinity said in Next Year's Team Thread:
I cant believe an elite defender wont end up a good defender. The two skills go hand in hand. If you are playing good d youre putting yourself in position to get the rebound. Not worried and excited hes coming back.
The guy jumps out of the gym. I’m not worried about him being a good rebounder even slightly. It’s honestly a strange critique for him. I get the offense or his tweener size takes.
But rebounding? Seems like a non-issue for a small sample size
Yeah, I don’t quite understand the bad rebounder label. He seemed to be in the mix a lot when on the floor. I recall a few times he lost the handle when pulling down a rebound, but maybe more nerves than motor skill.
More KJ!
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@approxinfinity reread that
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@Crimsonorblue22 Proofreading on the Web? Perish the thought!
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He will develop his rebounding skills. He’s 21 years old, completely dedicated to his craft… with the best coaches in the college world. Why wouldn’t he develop those skills? He developed these skills:
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@mayjay I make mistakes all the time. Usually I catch them, after I post
@approxinfinity is kinda funny!
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I share your optimism. KJ has amazing potential as a rebounder. He just has to learn the skills around rebounding.
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@approxinfinity said in Next Year's Team Thread:
I cant believe an elite defender wont end up a good defender. The two skills go hand in hand. If you are playing good d youre putting yourself in position to get the rebound. Not worried and excited hes coming back.
Totally agree!
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@approxinfinity reread that
ha, edited. thanks for the catch
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@approxinfinity all in fun!
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@Crimsonorblue22 of course.
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CUFFE IS STAYING THIS IS ACTUALLY INCREDIBLY SHOCKING DON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK
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Nobody wants to leave this place!
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If somebody is coming back, and it’s the least likely, there could be 2?
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
Nobody wants to leave this place!
Our NIL is STRONG.
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
If somebody is coming back, and it’s the least likely, there could be 2?
Think there is a very real chance everyone but CB is back. Add Hunter call it good.
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@BShark but playing time? So Dave’s spot is the only thing for sure open?
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark but playing time? So Dave’s spot is the only thing for sure open?
Ochai and CB are leaving. Those spots are open.
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@BShark oh, duh, Och. So you are sure on CB?
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@Crimsonorblue22 pretty sure yeah. Think he will be drafted in the top 20.
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So 2 open?
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Juan/Hunter/MJ/Jalen/Zach
Very possible starting line-up next year. Maybe Gradey slots in ahead of MJ.
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4 guys coming in.
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
4 guys coming in.
Think we get 2 incoming transfers as well.
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@BShark not enough schollies.
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@BShark magic? Does cams count? Covid?
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CB is one, so you only need one more.
with Cuffe returning I think only makes sense if another guard is leaving, Joe was rumored on the fence too so maybe that is the way this one split.Cam does count, but he is not good at basketball at all. There are also…rumors in regards to him at practice. Bill has softened a lot but keeping Cam would be…something!
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@BShark watching all the celebrations, yes never looked that excited.
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Shay might be full of shit on this. HOT SITCH DEVELOPING.
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@BShark Maybe a bit overly optimistic with my projections, but he passes the eye test in my book.
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@madmax said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark Maybe a bit overly optimistic with my projections, but he passes the eye test in my book.
I hope he develops. I think it will be hard to find minutes for him next year but once Jalen is gone…
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark not enough schollies.
How is it not enough scholarships to bring in two transfers? KU is losing Remy, JCL, and Mitch to eligibility, Ocahi and Dave appear set to pursue professional careers, and Braun is most likely gone which puts KU at 6 openings. As of now, KU only has 4 incoming players if everything else holds which means 2 more spots available for transfers.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark not enough schollies.
How is it not enough scholarships to bring in two transfers? KU is losing Remy, JCL, and Mitch to eligibility, Ocahi and Dave appear set to pursue professional careers, and Braun is most likely gone which puts KU at 6 openings. As of now, KU only has 4 incoming players if everything else holds which means 2 more spots available for transfers.
Mitch didn’t count last year. 5 counters out, 4 in.
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Cuffe’s spot will be available if they need it. Not like he’d break news to Shay at a public event
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@FarmerJayhawk JCL?
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Transfer covid years do count?
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
Transfer covid years do count?
Correct. Relief against the 13 hard cap was if you retained your Covid seniors
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@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
CUFFE IS STAYING THIS IS ACTUALLY INCREDIBLY SHOCKING DON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK
Whoaaa, not that is THE ONE that stuns me. hmm this could prove vey interesting
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@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
If somebody is coming back, and it’s the least likely, there could be 2?
Think there is a very real chance everyone but CB is back. Add Hunter call it good.
that would be kinda crazy wouldn’t it ? - -seeing as we thought we would have like 3 probably hitting the portal - Still stunned with Cuffe.- -I mean it’s cool I like Sam just have to see how it plays out
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@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@Crimsonorblue22 said in Next Year's Team Thread:
If somebody is coming back, and it’s the least likely, there could be 2?
Think there is a very real chance everyone but CB is back. Add Hunter call it good.
So you still think Jalen comes back ?- I thought if not NBA he would go over sea’s and play somewhere
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@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
CUFFE IS STAYING THIS IS ACTUALLY INCREDIBLY SHOCKING DON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK
interesting. Self must like him, or he’s not getting any transfers to bite?
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in Next Year's Team Thread:
@BShark said in Next Year's Team Thread:
CUFFE IS STAYING THIS IS ACTUALLY INCREDIBLY SHOCKING DON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK
interesting. Self must like him, or he’s not getting any transfers to bite?
Shay jumped the gun reporting this. No one responsible is reporting it. I should have known better. Also Swain (a responsible reporter) tweeted this while on vacation: https://twitter.com/MSwain247/status/1520878034592616449
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KJ-- was out there on the last defensive play. Self loves the guy. And check out the tree trunk legs.
(LJW photo)
