Transfer Rumblings
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@BShark I finally checked cal’s roster and he has dj wagner and pulled johnell davis. That’s gotta be the best backcourt in America right?
Also, why on earth did Ballo leave Arizona for Indiana???
All sorts of transfers this off-season I don’t understand
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@kuballin10 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark I finally checked cal’s roster and he has dj wagner and pulled johnell davis. That’s gotta be the best backcourt in America right?
Davis is nasty but Wagner does not impress me. I would take Iowa State’s back court over Arkansas, and others as well.
Also, why on earth did Ballo leave Arizona for Indiana???
Money.
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Can definitely understand it for Ballo, his game is not likely to stick in the NBA and so wants to maximize his earning now. Similar to Hunter leaving Michigan, though Ballo didn’t have the same level of offers from contenders
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Wagner stinks and is living off HS hype
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@BShark are any isu bb players in on the betting scandal? I heard they were.
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Nana Owusu-Anane will visit Kansas, per Joe Tipton.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Nana Owusu-Anane will visit Kansas, per Joe Tipton.
Definitely a good option here. Can shoot the 3…
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@BeddieKU23 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Nana Owusu-Anane will visit Kansas, per Joe Tipton.
Definitely a good option here. Can shoot the 3…
Good solid bench piece. Entered the portal shortly after Brown played KU. Has been out injured this year (shoulder). One to monitor.
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@BeddieKU23 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
Nana Owusu-Anane will visit Kansas, per Joe Tipton.
Definitely a good option here. Can shoot the 3…
He can? Compared to KJ, he can shoot 3’s, but he’s a career 27% from 3 with a season best of 31%. That’s against some of the weakest D1 competition out there so I doubt he’d even shoot those numbers at KU.
That said, I do believe he would be a solid bench piece as someone that can come in and get to the FT line. It’d also be nice to see his FT% increase though as he’s a career 65% from the FT line.
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Even the low % numbers from 3 are better then zero which is what KJ has offered for 4 years. The kid has tape of him taking 3s open and off the catch so there’s some perimeter skill there. I’m not saying he’s our starting 4 and I’m certainly not penciling him for anything but it does look like the staff will be priorizing KJ’s replacement in the portal and will hopefully be looking for players that have more offensive versatility
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The rise in competition is definitely the biggest hurdle for him. Just a few games last year against good competition. He did go for 13 and 11 against USC and 15 and 9 against Providence.
Has been out with a torn labrum all year. Not great.
Officially visits Tuesday. A good backup option at the 4 perhaps
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@BeddieKU23 said in Transfer Rumblings:
Even the low % numbers from 3 are better then zero which is what KJ has offered for 4 years. The kid has tape of him taking 3s open and off the catch so there’s some perimeter skill there. I’m not saying he’s our starting 4 and I’m certainly not penciling him for anything but it does look like the staff will be priorizing KJ’s replacement in the portal and will hopefully be looking for players that have more offensive versatility
I’m not saying he’s doesn’t take those shots, I’m saying opposing B12 coaches won’t respect that part of his game because his best 3 point season is only 31% and he won’t duplicate that stepping up to B12 competition.
As a back up, he seems serviceable, but if you’re looking at roster construction for next year, it’s hard to see him amd Tiller complimenting each other on offense very well.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 Good thing our guys are always solid free throw shooters
Good thing our guys excel at getting to the line and transfers in always improve once here at getting to the line more
Good thing that dolla bill will let him have freedom to try that top of the key trey ball to open up the offense without quick hooking him
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Feeling good on Dix. Things are moving fast fast
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@FarmerJayhawk whew, now don’t you tease, be nice , I just got out of the hospital last week lol-- get me worked up lol , fingers crossed
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Feeling good on Dix. Things are moving fast fast
If he makes the visit this weekend, well that Bill guy hasn’t really missed on transfer targets that visited.
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Gotta put Dix where the money is, or something.
I look forward to a return of a rampant abuse of last names for the sake of stupid jokes
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KT down in Hutch today
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@approxinfinity Lol ya If Dix comes here---- I can here the tators now- - - BOU KU really likes those Dix’s- - -Dick— ( Grady )-- -I can see it on posters at opposing teams lol- --Then he turns around and scorch’s them for 25 - - and all of a sudden those tators turn in tots lmao - -gotta love it
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
KT down in Hutch today
They have any guys worth a look at?
I know his son coaches over there, too, right?
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
KT down in Hutch today
They have any guys worth a look at?
I know his son coaches over there, too, right?
JUCO tournament and yeah his son is a coach.
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With what I’ve heard about the $ from Iowa and KU, it would be somewhat surprising if Dix returned to Iowa.
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Heard a destination for Diggy could be Bama. Which is wild
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Heard a destination for Diggy could be Bama. Which is wild
That would be insane frankly. He would get toasted in the SEC.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Heard a destination for Diggy could be Bama. Which is wild
His game suits them better and I bet he’s utilized better
Chuck more three’s, play matador defense and let whatever big athletic 4&5 man stuff guys at the rim
Works when you have big time athletes protecting the paint so guards can be more aggressive
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Heard a destination for Diggy could be Bama. Which is wild
Would be hilarious. He would be food in that conference
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Heard a destination for Diggy could be Bama. Which is wild
Bama doesn’t play defense so he’d be fine in that system letting the 3’s fly.
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Lot of old friend alerts…
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The old friend I care about the most is Flory.
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@TYOHawk — there sure are. you know I heard there are over 2,000 entered in . Goes to show what the Portal and NIL have done to the game.
Wish we would hear something about SOMEBODY showing at least some interest in KU -been stone quiet. I really do think that maybe even if there is any truth to it or not , I think maybe that Other Schools have heard the rumblings that Coach Self might be calling it quits THIS YEAR and they are taking that and running with it against us
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Prediction: Diggy Coit - Maryland
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I’ve been wondering how other programs have been affected by the portal. Anybody know of a website that tracks portal entries by school?
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@rockchalkjayhawk Hrll I think I heard Auburn was losing nine ?
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There was some scuttlebutt that Diggy might land art Alabama, fast pace little defense- -fit Diggy just right
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A quick glance at other schools and the portal…
I don’t feel so bad now. LOTS of other big time schools losing 2-8 guys to the portal.
Unlucky that KU is also losing some seniors to graduation at the same time.
Onward and upward! Let’s get some guys signed and driving Billy Preston’s old car ASAP!
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@bskeet Yes, though if Zuby entered the portal that would change.
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@approxinfinity would be ecstatic and I think we’d both do a little reversal on next year
Flory’s athleticism and ability to protect the rim is what we need at the 5
Pair that with DP and White’s length defensively and we are good
Assuming White plays the 3 and Self looks for another big in the portal so he can play his two bigs
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What a bizarre turn of events if the rumors are true
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Flory seemed like a great kid so I’m all for it
Crazy since he’s moved out of campus right? If he fails classes how on earth does that work?
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@kuballin10 most KU players (especially freshmen) are in all online classes. Even if they’re in the portal guys finish out the semester or they jeopardize being eligible at their next stop
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Tbh i still assume that we will be several years out from any chance of a title with the return of Flory. It means we avoided a nuclear meltdown this offseason and next year will be enjoyable to watch. Much needed continuity.
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Flory was made in a lab to be the 5 for Darryn
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What do we think of Tre White? More I’m digging the less I like it especially hearing he cost a decent penny….
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Is there news about Flory coming back to KU ? man I hope, is Flory coming back maybe ?
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Tre is a really nice role player. Guard, rebound, be a threat from deep. Exact role TBD by other additions. But he’s a really smart player who will embrace his role. He’s much much more McCullar than Storr.
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@FarmerJayhawk where are you hearing these rumors about Flory? Coach sure hasn’t been recruiting a 5 guy.
