Bye Bye Ernest
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I’m going to be honest. I’m a fan of KU not the individual players. Over time I become fans of the players and will follow their pro careers, but it’s only because of their time at KU. Kids who leave for another school no longer have any appeal, but the ones who stick it out I return the loyalty.
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@dylans So Joel Embiid has no interest for you?
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@dylans Dammit. That’s what I’ve been trying to say. Except I don’t watch pro ball.
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@mayjay No, I don’t think Joel knows who I am.
-what does Embiid have to do with transfers?!? Bill pushed him out the door. Embiid cried about leaving KU for the NBA. What a weird rebuttal. His NBA rookie card has Kansas info on the back. It’s not a JR Giddens thing. I don’t follow Giddens.
As an aside I haven’t watched an NBA game since the bubble tournament and only watched then due to a lack of options.
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Duke had no one enter the portal. I don’t know the answer to the question, but someone here might. Why? And why a bunch for us?
The guys I don’t understand leaving are the guys like Udeh, and Zuby who played regularly as freshmen and had a bright future here.
Although I don’t like to admit it in a case like this I think @mayjay is right. The coaches who adjust and focus on the system guys are the ones who will be the next batch of successful coaches. Something tells me Bill Self is one of those guys.
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@wissox KU was always going to lose one of Zuby and Udeh at some point because they played the same position and were the same class. Losing both in the same year sucks, but nobody should be surprised that one of them was eventually going to leave because top 50 recruits don’t go to a school with the intention of being a career back up.
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@wissox said in Bye Bye Ernest:
The guys I don’t understand leaving are the guys like Udeh, and Zuby who played regularly as freshmen and had a bright future here.
But they no doubt want to play pro somewhere. Coming off the bench a second year would limit their chances pretty severely. I don’t like them being gone, but they are preparing for a career and their developmental years would be half or 3/4 gone before they ever start if they stayed at KU while HD is here.
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Just saw Udeh is visiting Duke and K state. Ouch.
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@benshawks08 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Just saw Udeh is visiting Duke and K state. Ouch.
If he goes to Duke, someone will have to make it make sense for me. Ryan Young, Filipowski and TJ Power will be eating a ton of minutes at the 4/5. I don’t see how he gets much more PT there than here. But w/e.
The KSU one would sting. Watching him play for them for the next 3 years would absolutely suck.
I’m pretty bummed to see him go, but I was hoping somewhere we wouldn’t have to watch lol.
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@benshawks08 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Just saw Udeh is visiting Duke and K state. Ouch.
Wouldn’t that just be the perfect outcome - - K/State bit us right square in the ass
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This is a MASSIVE low point for me with this transfer/NIL stuff. If it is like this yearly I’m going to have a real hard time watching this.
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Maybe we can hold out hope that this is a ploy to get his own NIL upped at Kansas? Is that a possibility? I know I’m reaching here. I totally agree with @Kcmatt7 that if Duke is on the table, why not stay here?
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@benshawks08 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Just saw Udeh is visiting Duke and K state. Ouch.
TCU is also on his list to visit.
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Is putting your name in the portal now like putting your name in the draft pool? Just dip your toe in to see what feedback you get? I don’t think I’d want a player that entered the portal back unless conversations had led him to that point and conditions changed. (Zuby).
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@dylans I think you have to treat it that way if you’re trying to fill out the best roster. But typically I assume putting your name in the portal means you’re likely gone.
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Duke lock
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@BShark said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Duke lock
Unfortunate but it’s a no brainer decision for him since they can provide a starting role
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I think I’m going to be sick.
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@BShark said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Duke lock
Sickening tbh.
I’m really not crazy high on our starting lineup at the moment either. Even with Nelson, it is a bit concerning. The saving grace was that we would have a ton of depth. But with Udeh and Zuby out we have absolutely questionable/non-existent depth at the 3,4 and 5 spots. And with the portal closed targets are limited. If we end up with Parker Freaking Braun as backup Center I won’t even know what to think.
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@Kcmatt7 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@BShark said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Duke lock
Sickening tbh.
I’m really not crazy high on our starting lineup at the moment either. Even with Nelson, it is a bit concerning. The saving grace was that we would have a ton of depth. But with Udeh and Zuby out we have absolutely questionable/non-existent depth at the 3,4 and 5 spots. And with the portal closed targets are limited. If we end up with Parker Freaking Braun as backup Center I won’t even know what to think.
Agreed. Our two wing replacements are Marcus Adams and Timberlake. Timberlake is 6’4 idk how well he’ll hold up defensively at the 3 and Marcus Adams is a totally unknown variable that we can’t count on for now. Obviously bill will get a guy in but it’s looking murky for now
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Not worried in the least. My question is where is KJ going to play? So, we have KJ, Timberlake, and Adams potentially at 4. Starting lineup of: Juando/Morris/ Timberlake/KJ/ Dickinson. El Marko and Adams coming off the bench. Why are we gnashing our teeth and pulling out our hair? That’s a hell of a team.
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@benshawks08 Well - Duke, K-State, Mizzou - it doesn’t matter. We have to root for this young man, invest in his mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well being because he lived in Lawrence for a few months and wore a Kansas uniform for a few minutes.
This is in no way directed at you @benshawks08. I just saw your post that listed Duke/K-State…
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@nuleafjhawk if he goes to Duke I will be actively rooting for him to fail.
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@Jethro said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Not worried in the least. My question is where is KJ going to play? So, we have KJ, Timberlake, and Adams potentially at 4. Starting lineup of: Juando/Morris/ Timberlake/KJ/ Dickinson. El Marko and Adams coming off the bench. Why are we gnashing our teeth and pulling out our hair? That’s a hell of a team.
There’s only 3 front court players on the team right now. KJ has to be the starting 4 with the current roster composition because he isn’t sitting behind Marcus Adams.
I also question who the starting 3 will be because I have serious doubts about Timberlake’s defense being good enough to play 30 mpg for Bill Self, but starting Marcus Adams at the 3 also means you don’t have a big man on the bench either. Self absolutely has to land a starting caliber 3 or 4 from the guys who withdraw from the draft otherwise front court depth will be a very major problem next season.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@Jethro said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Not worried in the least. My question is where is KJ going to play? So, we have KJ, Timberlake, and Adams potentially at 4. Starting lineup of: Juando/Morris/ Timberlake/KJ/ Dickinson. El Marko and Adams coming off the bench. Why are we gnashing our teeth and pulling out our hair? That’s a hell of a team.
There’s only 3 front court players on the team right now. KJ has to be the starting 4 with the current roster composition because he isn’t sitting behind Marcus Adams.
I also question who the starting 3 will be because I have serious doubts about Timberlake’s defense being good enough to play 30 mpg for Bill Self, but starting Marcus Adams at the 3 also means you don’t have a big man on the bench either. Self absolutely has to land a starting caliber 3 or 4 from the guys who withdraw from the draft otherwise front court depth will be a very major problem next season.
No doubt we need bench depth. But, we have 3 schollies available. I just don’t think not getting Mgbako is going to be the death knell some seem to think.
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@nuleafjhawk said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@benshawks08 Well - Duke, K-State, Mizzou - it doesn’t matter. We have to root for this young man, invest in his mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well being because he lived in Lawrence for a few months and wore a Kansas uniform for a few minutes.
This is in no way directed at you @benshawks08. I just saw your post that listed Duke/K-State…
Dude what you did to that straw man is illegal in every state but New Mexico
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@Jethro said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@Jethro said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Not worried in the least. My question is where is KJ going to play? So, we have KJ, Timberlake, and Adams potentially at 4. Starting lineup of: Juando/Morris/ Timberlake/KJ/ Dickinson. El Marko and Adams coming off the bench. Why are we gnashing our teeth and pulling out our hair? That’s a hell of a team.
There’s only 3 front court players on the team right now. KJ has to be the starting 4 with the current roster composition because he isn’t sitting behind Marcus Adams.
I also question who the starting 3 will be because I have serious doubts about Timberlake’s defense being good enough to play 30 mpg for Bill Self, but starting Marcus Adams at the 3 also means you don’t have a big man on the bench either. Self absolutely has to land a starting caliber 3 or 4 from the guys who withdraw from the draft otherwise front court depth will be a very major problem next season.
No doubt we need bench depth. But, we have 3 schollies available. I just don’t think not getting Mgbako is going to be the death knell some seem to think.
We definitely need depth at the 4/5 - arguably starter quality at the 4, given that KJ will have to be the primary back-up at the 5 for now. Are we still looking at Nelson? Any interest or shot at Kaluma, who would seem to be a good fit? What about either of the Tennessee guys? If none of them, who are the best options of those who don’t stay in the draft?
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@nuleafjhawk said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@benshawks08 Well - Duke, K-State, Mizzou - it doesn’t matter. We have to root for this young man, invest in his mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well being because he lived in Lawrence for a few months and wore a Kansas uniform for a few minutes.
This is in no way directed at you @benshawks08. I just saw your post that listed Duke/K-State…
Dude what you did to that straw man is illegal in every state but New Mexico
And Louisiana. The only thing against the law in Louisiana is a bad meal.
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@Jethro fact check: true. The best tailgate I’ve ever been to was in Lafayette.
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@Kcmatt7 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@BShark said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Duke lock
Sickening tbh.
I’m really not crazy high on our starting lineup at the moment either. Even with Nelson, it is a bit concerning. The saving grace was that we would have a ton of depth. But with Udeh and Zuby out we have absolutely questionable/non-existent depth at the 3,4 and 5 spots. And with the portal closed targets are limited. If we end up with Parker Freaking Braun as backup Center I won’t even know what to think.
At least we get to see their mom for another year.
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@Jethro To me the issue is the portal is closed. You’re getting who you’re getting without some serious tampering happening for a grad transfer.
We may yet land a couple of NBA dropouts, but I would just say at this very second I’m concerned.
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Unless some amazing 4 falls from the sky, the 3 spots we fill will all be back ups. Parker Braun is perfect.
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Syracuse is trying to get in this one.
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@BShark - ‘splain please?
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@Gorilla72 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@BShark - ‘splain please?
Duke is the favorite, Syracuse is trying to get a visit after the dead period ends.
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Final 247 portal rankings came out. Udeh was # 15 , talked about not to let the low numbers fool ya , that Udeh would be a really solid pickup for some program. - - Udeh has 3 CB’S for Duke right now , an Duke inside said that K/State and TCU were not feeling very confident about Udeh making his visits with them
Sounds like they are pretty excite about Udeh , nice get for them , like was stated Udeh is gonna be a solid player
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I remain grossed out.
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I hate Duke. So much.
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A tale as old as time
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@approxinfinity said in Bye Bye Ernest:
I hate Duke. So much.
Ahhh, but don’t hate the player - - hate the game. I’m glad he is landing at a premier School with the tradition they have and be able to play. I want to see them all do well. - I rather he go there then that punk ass school down the pike
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Academic issues may prevent him from transferring to Duke. WOW!
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Standards are high there. In any case we don’t need him going there only to make Duke better.
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Still an outside chance he stays here right? Like, obviously small, but still technically possible?
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@benshawks08 technically yes. .00001% chance of happening
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@Kcmatt7 said in Bye Bye Ernest:
@BShark said in Bye Bye Ernest:
Syracuse is trying to get in this one.
Cuse are a great fit tbh
I think he takes the KSU and TCU visits now. Door is not fully closed on Duke. He’d have to retake some credits.
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@BShark if he’s going to take more classes at KU might as well come back next fall
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Are Udeh and Kevin truly the best options to fill our two scholarship we have left open?
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@benshawks08 give me Nelson and McCullar. We’d be an absolute menace on D
