Transfer Rumblings
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Will say it is odd that we haven’t targeted a single wing in the portal yet.
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If we did happen to get Kevin back that would be awesome.
Portal: Ike, Bamba (assuming he doesn’t go nba) and say Moore from Nova? That would be nasty! With as much as Jay Wright likes Self curious if he’s nudging Moore a little…
Elmarko who will be a stud @Jethro - just making sure you see this I’m fully on the Elmarko train! He will be off the bench which is crazy our bench should be legit with Udeh, KJ, Elmarko ect.
@BShark @FarmerJayhawk - Any clue who we prefer in what order?
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@Jethro Bossi mentioned that even during the season MJ’s dad was talking with Boynton. Apparently MJ hated it at KU from the start. Never unpacked basically.
That works out great for OSU. He’ll be a huge star just like Bryce…Oh wait…
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
@kuballin10 I think we’ll have spots open late. That’s the rumor on Moore. Wants a bigger NIL deal for his last year in college.
Nova NIL sucks lol.
GOATCULLAR year two rumors are heaaating up. I heard whispers of this awhile back and just assumed bs…but now…idk I think it’s BS.
I’ll take it. Juan/El Marko/ McCullar/Spencer/ Transfer portal?/KJ?/Udeh?
Rumor floating around Bill doesn’t want to go to battle with a 6’6" center.
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@Jethro Bryce did better there than here but just wasn’t a good fit with us.
MJ I’m sure will go for 20 against us in Stillwater
Also - where you hearing that on Bill? He loves him some KJ
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
@kuballin10 I think we’ll have spots open late. That’s the rumor on Moore. Wants a bigger NIL deal for his last year in college.
Nova NIL sucks lol.
GOATCULLAR year two rumors are heaaating up. I heard whispers of this awhile back and just assumed bs…but now…idk I think it’s BS.
I wouldn’t totally rule it out. I don’t see McCullar getting drafted and I also don’t think he’s a lock for two-way contract if he’s not drafted. If that’s the case, he’d make more money coming back to KU from NIL deals and any non two-way pro contract. McCullar has a lot more to gain coming back than going pro. If he comes back and doesn’t improve his draft stock much, then he’s right back where he’s been the past two years, but if he does improve his draft stock, he’s in a mich better position.
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2024 draft is weaker than 2023 right? That’s the only reason I’ve held out hope Gradey comes back
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Gotta be honest not really enthused with any of the guys we’re linked too.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 Alpha Kevin. All the shots he can handle.
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@TYOHawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Gotta be honest not really enthused with any of the guys we’re linked too.
Yeah hopefully we get some Kev/Remy surprises.
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@TYOHawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Gotta be honest not really enthused with any of the guys we’re linked too.
Yeah hopefully we get some Kev/Remy surprises.
I could talk myself into Ingram and Murrell. I can’t even do that with the current guys we’re linked too.
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@TYOHawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@TYOHawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Gotta be honest not really enthused with any of the guys we’re linked too.
Yeah hopefully we get some Kev/Remy surprises.
I could talk myself into Ingram and Murrell. I can’t even do that with the current guys we’re linked too.
I think Murrell is a STUD so I’m not surprised Beard retained him and Brakefield.
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@TYOHawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Gotta be honest not really enthused with any of the guys we’re linked too.
I get it, this is kind of the first and 2nd waves. I like Bamba personally, but his process will be longer than others due to the draft.
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Might make a play for Kadin Shedrick per EBoss
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So it’s looking like our initial rumors of possibilities might be fizzling out - -If We can get Ike I’ll be happy , got to get him in for a visit. - -get him & jones would be nice
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@BShark VCU kid you posted in other thread would be incredible. Double digit points, 5.8 apg and a smooth lefty.
New list
Ace
Bamba (draft withdrawal)
Jones - we sold on him athletically? Anyone else?
Ike - Reynolds whichever big KU wants
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@kuballin10 New big to monitor Kadin Shedrick
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@BShark why?
Averaged 3 rpg
Didn’t play much and doesn’t seem like a low post scorer
Looks like Jackson Mahomes
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@kuballin10 I think he’s a better fit here. Definitely check out his tape. Bennett didn’t know how to use him IMO.
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Bennett is awful I can’t stand his philosophy
Staff has whiffed a lot lately between starting a 6-6 5 man and having no bench so if they have their pick of the litter they better get it right
Ochai and Braun developing, plus a missouri st kid and remy won the title it wasn’t like pulling those kids was some big recruiting win. Heck Bill didn’t even see potential on Och initially and had to pull his redshirt after enough practices where he couldn’t be denied
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@kuballin10 said in Transfer Rumblings:
Bennett is awful I can’t stand his philosophy
Staff has whiffed a lot lately between starting a 6-6 5 man and having no bench so if they have their pick of the litter they better get it right
Ochai and Braun developing, plus a missouri st kid and remy won the title it wasn’t like pulling those kids was some big recruiting win. Heck Bill didn’t even see potential on Och initially and had to pull his redshirt after enough practices where he couldn’t be denied
Not quite true. The lifting of his RS happened around when Udoka got hurt.
I’ll grill Self a bit for keeping Cam around. The thought was that Zach was going to start so that was part of our problem trying to portal in another big last offseason.
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@kuballin10 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark why?
Averaged 3 rpg
Didn’t play much and doesn’t seem like a low post scorer
Looks like Jackson Mahomes
Shedrick’s PER is in near elite territory, 24.9 this year and 23.7 in '22. His block rate has also been north of 10% the last 2 years so he would be an elite rim protector which would make up his deficiencies in rebounding. His rebounding rates are in line with what Jalen Wilson and McCullar did last season. Shedrick would definitely be huge defensive upgrade over anybody else currently on KU’s roster or connected to KU. Virginia’s leading rebounder only averaged 5.8 per game. A big part of those rebounding number is the snail’s pace Virginia plays at. He would be a double-double machine here, but at starter level minutes 10-7 seem like reasonable numbers for him. And his FT shooting and range have gotten better each year.
While he wouldn’t be a Big 12 POY candidate most likely, he would a really good addition to KU’s roster and I’d love to see him in Crimson and Blue, but I’m assuming he’ll end up elsewhere that he’d get more minutes than he would here.
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@kuballin10 said in Transfer Rumblings:
Bennett is awful I can’t stand his philosophy
Staff has whiffed a lot lately between starting a 6-6 5 man and having no bench so if they have their pick of the litter they better get it right
Ochai and Braun developing, plus a missouri st kid and remy won the title it wasn’t like pulling those kids was some big recruiting win. Heck Bill didn’t even see potential on Och initially and had to pull his redshirt after enough practices where he couldn’t be denied
Look at what the expectation of the roster was going into the season. Harris, McCullar, Dick/Rice, Wilson, and Clemence starting with bench pieces of Pettiford, Yesufu, Dick/Rice, Adams, and Udeh/Ejiofor. Most people assumed Self was going to end up with a 9/10 man rotation which isn’t normal for Self. Rice and Clemence were absolutely the two biggest bench killers this year as they were expected to play much larger roles this season and obviously didn’t for their own reasons.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 hard to use per when he plays minimal minutes
Saw some highlights he can definitely block some shots and help the back end of our defense but not 100% sold yet
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@Texas-Hawk-10 Staff whiffed on almost everyone you named
Gradey was clearly good and Kevin but he’s a transfer
On high school guys and even pettiford and Clemence were all busts
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@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@kuballin10 New big to monitor Kadin Shedrick
Yep, this is the one.
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From Ryan on the phog
Huh, guess there might be a little bit of legs to McCullar being open to a COVID year. Was told it’s not likely, but not to rule it out. Wild.
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Cuffe is reluctant to move on apparently. Really likes it at KU. Problem is he’ll never play minutes here soo…
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Honestly with the attrition we’ve seen so far I wouldn’t mind keeping the kid at the end of the bench if he likes it that much.
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With the reduction in scholarships I don’t think that’s feasible. He hasn’t played basketball in 3 years now
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@BeddieKU23 said in Transfer Rumblings:
With the reduction in scholarships I don’t think that’s feasible. He hasn’t played basketball in 3 years now
We’re going to 12 scholarships with the reduction right? I mean if he wants to be the 12th guy it doesn’t bother me because Coach likely isn’t going to have 11-12 guys playing in his rotation.
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Correct, 12.
The way I see it, Kyle’s spot could be used to get an impactful transfer. That 12th spot is now used to find a starter or Top 8 rotation guy, I think that far outweighs the returns you’ve gotten from Kyle so far.
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@BeddieKU23 said in Transfer Rumblings:
From Ryan on the phog
Huh, guess there might be a little bit of legs to McCullar being open to a COVID year. Was told it’s not likely, but not to rule it out. Wild.
I just wish people could accept the fact and quit trying to hold on to a dream about KEVIN & GRADY they are not coming back
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Don’t think people should speak in absolutes when it comes to this stuff. Shocking things have happened in the past and will happen again in the future. We don’t know exactly what is going on in their heads. People don’t always do the most logical thing or the thing that most of us would choose. Circumstances and minds can also change over time. Its just best to never say never in my opinion.
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Will be available. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/abou-ousmane-1.html
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Will be available. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/abou-ousmane-1.html
Wouldn’t surprise me if he didn’t follow his Coach to Texas Tech
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Bossi also mentioned there is some interest involved with Caleb Love and KU.
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@jayballer67 he’s open. Someone very close to me may or may not have chatted with him earlier
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Hunter Dickinson is entering the portal from Michigan
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@TYOHawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
Bossi also mentioned there is some interest involved with Caleb Love and KU.
Oh GOD Please Noooo
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
@jayballer67 he’s open. Someone very close to me may or may not have chatted with him earlier
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@jayballer67 oh he’s a take
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@FarmerJayhawk Don’t love his offensive numbers in CONFERENCE USA. Really just don’t think he offers a different look either which appears to be what Self is after down low.
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@jayballer67 please no. Dont care if he has talent. Please no.
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@BShark I will hear no CUSA slander since they’re about to sweep the postseason
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@FarmerJayhawk Good league! Just saying I actually don’t like the fit with Kansas.
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@BShark What part? He’s big, he’s physical and he can score in the post no?
@jayballer67 - Give US Hunter! A 7-1 4 man for Bill with some short stud guards….and say UVA center or Ike would be NASTY defensively
Juan Ace Bamba Hunter Ike
Bench Elmarko Kj Udeh
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@kuballin10 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark What part? He’s big, he’s physical and he can score in the post no?
@jayballer67 - Give US Hunter! A 7-1 4 man for Bill with some short stud guards….and say UVA center or Ike would be NASTY defensively
Juan Ace Bamba Hunter Ike
Bench Elmarko Kj Udeh
The UNT big? He doesn’t score well in the post. Not efficient for that position. Not skilled. Worse than any big we have been linked with IMO.
