Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread
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Terio’s shooting form is excellent and he shot 41% down the stretch for Texas. He could be a breakout candidate.
@bskeet I’m very against KJ from midrange though. I think that’s bad offense and his shot is a hot mess. Junkyard dog role is perfect for him.
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Another update! Tex predicted this earlier in the thread. came true. I wouldn’t be surprised if he used Morris as our sixth man/spark plug, and put Elmarko in the lineup, surrounded by experience.
STARTING FIVE
G- Harris
G- Morris
F- McCullar
F- KJ Adams (would prefer to see a shooting option here, but likely not happening with Self)
C- Dickinson
Bench
G- Jackson
G- Timberlake
F- Marcus Adams
Deep Bench
G- Johnson
G- McDowell
F- Braun
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Juan/Timberlake/Kev/KJ/Hunter as things sit imo
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I think it’s
Juan
Morris
Timberlake
Kevin
Hunter
If we get Nelson then one of Morris and Timberlake is out and I’m guessing Timberlake because the remy spark plug
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@kuballin10 said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
I think it’s
Juan
Morris
Timberlake
Kevin
Hunter
If we get Nelson then one of Morris and Timberlake is out and I’m guessing Timberlake because the remy spark plug
I think it will move to that later in the year but that Bill will try KJ as the starting 4 first.
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@BShark said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@kuballin10 said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
I think it’s
Juan
Morris
Timberlake
Kevin
Hunter
If we get Nelson then one of Morris and Timberlake is out and I’m guessing Timberlake because the remy spark plug
I think it will move to that later in the year but that Bill will try KJ as the starting 4 first.
you not thinking El Marko might break that starting line up ? - -I think he has a chance
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It’s gonna be Juan, Kev, KJ, Hunter and who cares
Edit: + whoever can rebound
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Juan, Elmarko, Kev, KJ, Hunter by end of season.
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@approxinfinity said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
Juan, Elmarko, Kev, KJ, Hunter by end of season.
Looking to win games 35-30 I see.
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@DanR said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
It’s gonna be Juan, Kev, KJ, Hunter and who cares
Edit: + whoever can rebound
Think it’s gonna be tough to get any of those 4 out of the starting line up.
Juan, Kev, and KJ could make the all bill self team for guys that “get it” whatever “it” is that makes self want to play guys.
Those guys with an actual big behind them that will allow them to be more aggressive guarding the ball and getting into passing lanes is going to be fun and create a fair bit of its own offense even if they can’t shoot.
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Juando/Morris/McCullar will be the best defensive guard trio in the country.
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@benshawks08 said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@DanR said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
It’s gonna be Juan, Kev, KJ, Hunter and who cares
Edit: + whoever can rebound
Think it’s gonna be tough to get any of those 4 out of the starting line up.
Juan, Kev, and KJ could make the all bill self team for guys that “get it” whatever “it” is that makes self want to play guys.
Those guys with an actual big behind them that will allow them to be more aggressive guarding the ball and getting into passing lanes is going to be fun and create a fair bit of its own offense even if they can’t shoot.
Bill’s recruiting actions tell me otherwise with KJ. Contacting every available 4 man with a pulse lately. Now, we’ll see if he actually goes ahead and gets one.
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Ahahahaha ignore me. KJ will be playing massive minutes next year.
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@BShark you talking about this? https://twitter.com/jayhawkslant/status/1661797158272499714?s=46&t=PfvO214bW1XkHtm9eUlx9A
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I see we’re at the “Merv is a top 30 recruit” part of the offseason
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@benshawks08 said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@BShark you talking about this? https://twitter.com/jayhawkslant/status/1661797158272499714?s=46&t=PfvO214bW1XkHtm9eUlx9A
Shay has me blocked.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
I see we’re at the “Merv is a top 30 recruit” part of the offseason
Bill is making me consider cracking open a beer.
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@BShark said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
I see we’re at the “Merv is a top 30 recruit” part of the offseason
Bill is making me consider cracking open a beer.
I recommend The Athletic for weekday consumption. Their golden and IPA are very good. Plus no booze and only 60 calories!
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@BShark said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
I see we’re at the “Merv is a top 30 recruit” part of the offseason
Bill is making me consider cracking open a beer.
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Do we think the organization of this flyer has anything to do with the starting lineup?
https://x.com/fansofku/status/1694700681800646832?s=46&t=PfvO214bW1XkHtm9eUlx9A
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@benshawks08 how could you not?
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@benshawks08 I think that’ll be the lineup but it’s just fan created stuff. So I wouldn’t read into it on its own.
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I think that lineup is close, but maybe more like this:
PG Furphy
SG Furphy
SF Furphy
PF Furphy
C Furphy
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Prediction
Juan/Terio/Kev/KJ/Hunter
Bench minutes most to least Marko/Timberlake/Furph/Parker
Furph could end up a little higher really depends how he acclimates.
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Outside of the backup 5, we feel DEEP. I love that we have a guard like Elmarko to bring off the bench too. Sherron Collins '08 type of role.
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@BShark said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
Prediction
Juan/Terio/Kev/KJ/Hunter
Bench minutes most to least Marko/Timberlake/Furph/Parker
Furph could end up a little higher really depends how he acclimates.
Think this is how it will play out to a T. Marko being your 6th man but good enough to start. Timberlake your microwave Moss/JCL guy off the bench when you need him. Furphy is the guy that changes your ceiling based on how quickly he acclimates. Parker will be an important piece even as the 9th guy. Guys get into foul trouble especially Hunter and that’s the next guy up. Hoping he’s capable of being our Prison Mitch.
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And we’re off again! maybe.
PG Dajuan Harris
SG Elmarko Jackson
SF Kevin McCullar (almost forgot about him!)
PF KJ Adams
C Hunter Dickinson
Bench
Smalls: Nick Timberlake / Johnny Furphy
Bigs: Zach Clemence / Parker Braun /
** Even more concern about 3 pt shooting now. And the usual backup PG issue.
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And concerned about injuries, especially season-ending.
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Yea, depth an issue. Hoping Furphy is playable. Maybe Elmarko and Timberlake can fake it and give Dajuan some rest now and then.
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@rockchalkjayhawk I heard that Zach is red shirting.
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Anyone know if Chris Carter could be playable this year? He’s the walk on who transferred in from Cal State Northridge?
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@AsadZ said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk I heard that Zach is red shirting.
That was the chatter early on about Zach. Sounds like that’s a bit wobbly now?
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
Anyone know if Chris Carter could be playable this year? He’s the walk on who transferred in from Cal State Northridge?
We have sooooo many guys on the roster. I can’t keep track.
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@rockchalkjayhawk Below is article from June 20th:
Head coach Bill Self announced Tuesday afternoon that Zach Clemence, a 6-foot-10 incoming junior forward who averaged 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in sparse playing time over two seasons, is returning to Kansas rather than transferring to UC Santa Barbara.
“I had a conversation last week with Zach,” Self said. “He contacted me and we were discussing all things going on with him, future, transferring, all the stuff, and he asked me would it be a possibility if he could return, and we discussed what we both thought would be best for his future basketball-wise.”
Self and Clemence decided that he will redshirt during the upcoming season. Self said that Clemence could have been eligible to play immediately because he never officially started classes or practices in Santa Barbara. UCSB, following questions Monday from the Journal-World about Clemence’s enrollment status, deleted an Instagram post from May 23 stating that Clemence had officially signed.
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@AsadZ said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk Below is article from June 20th:
Head coach Bill Self announced Tuesday afternoon that Zach Clemence, a 6-foot-10 incoming junior forward who averaged 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in sparse playing time over two seasons, is returning to Kansas rather than transferring to UC Santa Barbara.
“I had a conversation last week with Zach,” Self said. “He contacted me and we were discussing all things going on with him, future, transferring, all the stuff, and he asked me would it be a possibility if he could return, and we discussed what we both thought would be best for his future basketball-wise.”
Self and Clemence decided that he will redshirt during the upcoming season. Self said that Clemence could have been eligible to play immediately because he never officially started classes or practices in Santa Barbara. UCSB, following questions Monday from the Journal-World about Clemence’s enrollment status, deleted an Instagram post from May 23 stating that Clemence had officially signed.
Yup, i recall that. I read a story a few weeks back where it was still seeming like a red shirt, but Self left the door a tiny bit open in case of injury or a new circumstance. So, likely a red shirt, but the team dynamic sometimes changes on a dime! ha.
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article277972153.html
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I’m kind of pissed at Bill Self for messing with ‘our’ team like this. I really don’t pay attention as much as many of you do, so I had zero clue that Arterio was such a troubled kid. I was excited watching one of the summer matches thinking this kid has some flair that’s going to be fun to watch. About 5 days ago I see an instagram post supposedly quoting Bill Self saying this was his most talented team ever. Don’t know if the quote was real or if he’s still saying that, but our top 2 -4 preseason ranking might not be coming after this. I hope the young man gets help before things get worse for him.
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@wissox FWIW #1 pre-season ranking by every reputable ranking system -according to the last espn article I read.
I think many of us were less than impressed with this decision from day one. Too troubled. I appreciate wanting to help people, but hedge your bet.
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Thanks, I hadn’t looked, just assumed we were in that range.
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I know with every bone in my body that Bill’s gonna be Bill, but what if…
PG Harris
G Elmarko
G Timberlake
SF McCullar
C Dickinson
I don’t really see a reason for KJ to start. What will he provide? We’re all convinced he’s not a great rebounder, right? He can’t shoot. So, that leaves defense and lobs. Nothing wrong with that, but i think starting another scoring guard will help us more than KJ starting will.
I know, wasted argument.
Edit to say that McCullar can provide defense, rebounding, toughness.
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Losing Morris is a problem. I don’t see anyone left in the portal + it’s too late. Wondering if we get all 3 schollies credited back this year? Or 2.5?
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@rockchalkjayhawk Self will start KJ at 4, I’d move Kevin to 3 and KJ to 4.
Timerlake coming from bench.
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
I know with every bone in my body that Bill’s gonna be Bill, but what if…
PG Harris
G Elmarko
G Timberlake
SF McCullar
C Dickinson
I don’t really see a reason for KJ to start. What will he provide? We’re all convinced he’s not a great rebounder, right? He can’t shoot. So, that leaves defense and lobs. Nothing wrong with that, but i think starting another scoring guard will help us more than KJ starting will.
I know, wasted argument.
Edit to say that McCullar can provide defense, rebounding, toughness.
It is a wasted argument because Adams is a better player than Timberlake amd Self isn’t going to bench KJ at this point.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
I know with every bone in my body that Bill’s gonna be Bill, but what if…
PG Harris
G Elmarko
G Timberlake
SF McCullar
C Dickinson
I don’t really see a reason for KJ to start. What will he provide? We’re all convinced he’s not a great rebounder, right? He can’t shoot. So, that leaves defense and lobs. Nothing wrong with that, but i think starting another scoring guard will help us more than KJ starting will.
I know, wasted argument.
Edit to say that McCullar can provide defense, rebounding, toughness.
It is a wasted argument because Adams is a better player than Timberlake amd Self isn’t going to bench KJ at this point.
Fun with lineups!
I dunno much about Timberlake to be honest. He looked more athletic than I thought he’d be in Puerto Rico. If he can shoot, to me he’s potentially more valuable to the team than KJ in this lineup.
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Also if you start all 4 guards you have nobody behind them. I’m super high on Jamari but that’s more 2 years from now.
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Jayhawk Slant quotes HCBS as saying they are open to bringing someone in at Christmas and are looking into it.
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@Gorilla72 thinking redshirt, but break glass in case of emergency guy there
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Off-season starting lineup ever changing thread:
@Gorilla72 thinking redshirt, but break glass in case of emergency guy there
Need another real practice body for sure.
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Arterio has royally screwed this team over. Still didn’t have great depth even if he was here. I will never understand this past offseason from a roster management standpoint.
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@BeddieKU23 which part don’t you understand/like about the roster construction? - Bill ran off the less talented players and the ones who did not want to fight for minutes ran with their tail between their legs. Then it seemed like take any talented player that wants to show up. I feel like Udeh and Zuby both leaving was an unexpected problem. The guards recruited should be adequate, would’ve been better with someone of Morris talent on the bench. - preseason #1 can’t be all bad!
I don’t like the idea of transfers. I don’t like the roster churn, but it is what it is.
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Roster depth is not great but should be ok as long as the gaurds don’t get injured. Probably won’t have as good of practice bodies but who’s to say how much impact that has. Bill never plays more than 8-9 at the end of the season and we at least have that. Can’t say I’m not nervous with Kevin’s injury history though
