Transfer Rumblings
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@drgnslayr said in Transfer Rumblings:
I wonder what counts most for us on the recruiting trail.
Defensive potential?
Offensive potential?
Size and/or athleticism?
Utility guard? (large guard)
If Self looks at our current roster and doesn’t see enough scoring… is he going to target a volume scorer (even if his defense sucks)?
Multiyear players versus OAD?
I know we often have specific needs… but Self talks constantly now about having a positionless team. So if we needed a PG and only a 2-star PG was available with our last spot on the team, would Self pick him or pick a 4-star utility guard?
I think recruiting must be the most important task of a head coach…
I do think this is one of Bill’s keys to consistency. It seems to me he takes a pretty balance approach. He has a few things he wants to add to the team each year position wise. He has ideas about whether he wants to be more athletic/skilled/disciplined/bball IQ from year to year. But overall he kind of just ends up taking the best “dudes” he can find and then making the system fit them. We’ve seen two bigs, two small guards, 4 guards, small 5, positionless, etc. depending on the personnel Self ends up available with. He looks for the best guys and then plays the ones that give him the best chance to win every game. I think that tends to highlight balanced players that have some level of athletic/skill/discipline/bball IQ competency. A certain guy may be lacking in one area or the other necessitating someone else on the roster to make up for that deficiency somewhere.
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@benshawks08 said in Transfer Rumblings:
Is there a reason for the Stanford exodus? Are they going through a coaching change?
They were going to fire Haase. Replacement was lined up. Not sure how he kept his job.
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Watch this one if he enters https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/chris-livingston-1.html
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Watch this one if he enters https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/chris-livingston-1.html
Would love this one
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Interesting, didn’t have nearly the year expected. Probably just needs a real coach
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Yeah that’s a good point about the team’s athleticism.
I have to believe for my own sanity that the injuries and what not to Bobby are the reason why he hasn’t looked himself. 3 straight years of injuries bringing you down and diminishing your abilities has to weigh pretty heavily on him. He had the ankle issue from High School to KU. Then the abdominal issue his freshman year, then the hamstring/covid whatever else this season. Either he has the worst luck or he’s prone to this. I hope it’s all over.
Bobby at 100% was an exciting player. The Wisconsin game winner is the perfect example of his athletic ability when healthy. We need that Bobby back
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@BeddieKU23 Self said he could be the “next great one”, not “pretty good” right?
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Watch this one if he enters https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/chris-livingston-1.html
Has that dog in him. Would we favor him over previous mentions?
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Watch this one if he enters https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/chris-livingston-1.html
This would definitely help us get more athletic. He would be a great addition.
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Season highlights back up a lot of my thoughts on him. Calipari is basically an AAU coach at this point. I think there is a lot to work with here.
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@BShark he had 8 against us, maybe 17+ mins.
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He was killing us early and then Calimari coached him out
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Yeah Livingston would be big time. He’s an NBA player, just has to figure it out.
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MASSIVE NEWS INCOMING. I was told not to go public with it so I’m behaving. No DMs.
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If I’m getting it I am sure @FarmerJayhawk also heard it.
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Here is a guy I want…
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@drgnslayr He sucks. Hardest of passes.
ETA: The KU boards including this one would get frustrated with him fast. Think a much worse Jalen Wilson. MUCH WORSE. Also without the rebounding.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
MASSIVE NEWS INCOMING. I was told not to go public with it so I’m behaving. No DMs.
ETA on this massive news? Who is the best follow to get that when it drops?
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He averaged 6.3 rebs two years ago in a conference you have to earn your rebounds and 17.5 ppg. Last year numbers down because Minnesota struggled.
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@drgnslayr Look beyond the raw stats. Very bad.
https://barttorvik.com/playerstat.php?year=2023&p=Jamison Battle&t=Minnesota
Not a player that would do well at Kansas and has never been on a winning team… EVER. Give me winners please…
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@benshawks08 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
MASSIVE NEWS INCOMING. I was told not to go public with it so I’m behaving. No DMs.
ETA on this massive news? Who is the best follow to get that when it drops?
Based on the fact that Vernon did a cryptic tweet and Swain is posting stuff on 247 premium in the last 10 minutes I’d say probably not too long…
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Not sure how you discount his stats from two years ago when he averaged over 17ppg, 75.9% FT 53.4% 2FG 36.6% 3FG. Last year he went down because of the team, hence why this local is in the portal.
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@drgnslayr said in Transfer Rumblings:
Not sure how you discount his stats from two years ago when he averaged over 17ppg, 75.9% FT 53.4% 2FG 36.6% 3FG. Last year he went down because of the team, hence why this local is in the portal.
VOLUME! Look beyond the raw numbers. He put those stats up being the offensive hub on a BAD team. 104 ORTG while putting up 17 a game is bad.
I hope we don’t have to revisit this conversation with him in a Jayhawk uniform. I’d be disgusted.
I implore you to look at his player comps for his “great” season averaging 17 pts a game.
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He put up those stats being double-teamed. His numbers remind me of JWil.
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@drgnslayr Much worse. Jalen was more efficient (see PER and ORTG, still not elite in that regard but he was bearing a large load), a much better rebounder and defender. I don’t think this is going anywhere and I just pray we don’t even look in his direction.
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Well, it’s out there. @benshawks08
https://thehearings.substack.com/p/hearings-bobby-pettiford-expected?sd=pf
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@BShark Vernon reporting Bobby expected to enter the portal. Is that the MASSIVE news? I mean, it’s news but I wouldn’t call it MASSIVE…
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@benshawks08 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark Vernon reporting Bobby expected to enter the portal. Is that the MASSIVE news? I mean, it’s news but I wouldn’t call it MASSIVE…
More than that. We only expect 4 players back. Juan/KJ/Udeh/Zuby.
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Very little offense coming back. Looks like we need a proven scorer with lots of experience. Actually… at least 2!
We’ve got hype players coming in. Better look for proven experience.
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@drgnslayr said in Transfer Rumblings:
Very little offense coming back. Looks like we need a proven scorer with lots of experience. Actually… at least 2!
We’ve got hype players coming in. Better look for proven experience.
I think you’ll be happy with who we are targeting.
I would expect the staff to sign a guard now, whereas that was not the case before. 2 wings and 1 guard for sure.
With this many leaving, it makes sense how we could have one pretty stud guy already silently committed.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@benshawks08 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark Vernon reporting Bobby expected to enter the portal. Is that the MASSIVE news? I mean, it’s news but I wouldn’t call it MASSIVE…
More than that. We only expect 4 players back. Juan/KJ/Udeh/Zuby.
With this lineup KJ might start at the 3! Lol
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@benshawks08 He will continue to start at the 5 lol
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We can run a 1-2-2 zone defense and put Udeh (with his long arms and fast hands) at point. Kind of what brought us back against Memphis in '08 with BRush at point!
I’m getting excited now! lol
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@benshawks08 He will continue to start at the 5 lol
Placeholder for Ern imo.
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@TYOHawk Believe KJ will start next year at the 5. Ideally, you are correct.
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Maybe we lose one of our bigs and trade for a guy who can score with his back to the basket.
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@drgnslayr said in Transfer Rumblings:
We can run a 1-2-2 zone defense and put Udeh (with his long arms and fast hands) at point. Kind of what brought us back against Memphis in '08 with BRush at point!
I’m getting excited now! lol
With 4 players it might just be a box and none.
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@drgnslayr Bill self revolutionizing college defense with his tough 2-2 zone. Or maybe a 1-1-2 full court press.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@TYOHawk Believe KJ will start next year at the 5. Ideally, you are correct.
Maybe we put Udeh at the 4?
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It’s too early in the day for me to take a drink @benshawks08
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If I’m not mistaken… we are allowed to play with just 4 players.
He can revolutionize the game again! Why have all the extra clutter of another player?! Streamline approach.
Finally, he gets his entire starting group to actually commit to playing defense! (taking a jab at some from this year)
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@drgnslayr Need zuby and udeh to work on their 3 ball so we can still play 4 out on offense. (KJ will definitely have a long ball prepared so no worries there)
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ha… okay… I’m buying into the dream!
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@drgnslayr said in Transfer Rumblings:
ha… okay… I’m buying into the dream!
Fatigue wouldn’t be a problem either because they are all 18-25 and as we know, athletes of that age simply don’t wear out.
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@drgnslayr Hopefully walking it up a split second faster than against Arkansas. Too soon?
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This coming season will be a challenge. It will take a very special Self to keep some of our performance streaks in place.
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I am absolutely fascinated on how Self will fill this roster out. With playing time, NIL, and the Kansas brand Self should have the pick of the litter in the portal.
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Curious how Self will keep these young guns freshman players willing to sometimes take a back seat to a seasoned transfer. These guys probably see themselves as the next Gradeys. Granted… minutes are up for grabs… but we’ve never really had the best results counting on freshman minutes. Gradey was an exception and had a fab season but his disappearance sometimes was expected. Painful against Arkansas. Now imagine having 2 or 3 guys disappearing in games and having to count on Juan and KJ for offense!
Maybe I’m wrong… and Calipari is right. Start a load of freshman stars and kick some arse! lol
