Early Hearings TM
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@Bosthawk said in Early Hearings TM:
Remember - Self LOVES KJ… which means he is a total team player and will do everything he is asked to do. if Self tells him to shoot more, obviously he will. but he will see lots of minutes as well we all know.
Years ago, certain posters in this site would be very down on some of the KU players, role guys who Self really liked. I remember HEM was a big poster here, (where did he go? Or is he here under a different moniker?) and he would bring out lots of stats to bolster his claims about who should not be getting playing time as much. So I started re-watching games and just focusing on these so-called players who he didn’t like. I saw stuff like, setting picks, boxing out, playing smothering D, passing, moving very well away from the ball, switching on D, and communicating well with teammates. Where are the stats that register those qualities? Very eye opening for me. That’s when I realized why Self liked, and played these guys a lot.
Self subbed KJ into the final defensive possession of the 2022 title game after Dejuan stepped out of bounds. That’s an insane level of trust to have in a freshman. KJ will start somewhere at KU as long as he his here because of his intangibles and why I’ve had him in every version of a starting line up this off season.
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I love KJ but I prefer him as a mismatch at the 5 guy unless like @BShark said we go inverse and Hunter plays like the 4 on O and guards them 5’s on D.
I’m excited to see the lineup but feel we are better off with KJ as the spark 5 man off the bench and putting another scorer out there early to start games off.
@Texas-Hawk-10 - I can also see us not losing until IU on a tough road game before Christmas break and guys check out. Maui field looks loaded but not sure how those rosters break down. Ours is nasty and Bill likes it……
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KJ also put up 11ppg at a .629 clip. He isn’t going to be the reason we lose games lol.
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@Kcmatt7 At the 5 spot and I agree! If he plays all the Arkansas game we win
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Sounding like Jamari will redshirt.
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@BShark good for him tbh.
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Love Jamari’s mind set, train of thought. - he says in an interview : We play Basketball , you play Basketball , you play defense, that’s not even a debate.–I like this guy he gets it.
Hel talks about how there is more then one way you can help a team and he says the defensive side it what he wants to focus on during his freshmen Season, saying he was looking o talk/work with Juan and KJ about their defensive side and how they was able to get early minutes by playing really good defense. He get’s it, to many incoming high profile players only think of the offensive end , give me the ball and let me do my thin. Jamari understands there is two ends to the court and ring to improve on the defensive end is a good thing. - As w all know or should know if you don’t play defense for Coach , you not gonna be playing/seeing court time, and Jamari understands that. -I like guys that can see the Broad overall picture, Jamari is one of those guys. I know been said he will red shirt probably, that’s cool if he does but still good to have kids that don’t mind putting in the work on the defensive end
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Been saying for awhile he’s the big sleeper in the class. He’s already got the mentality on D, just whether the ball skills can come along where he could slide down to the 2 or be a small-ish wing will determine his ceiling. But he’s already got a high floor just as a 3 and D guy.
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love it
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I’m all for it too. It does tell me we really do need to grab another guy though. 9 scholarship players that can actually play isn’t ideal.
Still hearing overwhelming praise for Elmarko as well.
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Wouldn’t rule out Zach being in the rotation.
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What did Vernon’s latest hearings say about Puerto Rico from his inside source?
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@kuballin10 said in Early Hearings TM:
What did Vernon’s latest hearings say about Puerto Rico from his inside source?
Arterio should start at the 2 if he earns trust in practice
Elmarko to push for starting slot as season goes on
Kev shouldn’t try to be Jalen, play within himself
KJ needs to rebound and steal possessions
Braun serviceable, team speed noticeable
Hunter will only get better
Juan should keep shooting the 3
Someone in the guard rotation will lose minutes- top heavy.
Team looks good, better then expected in several areas
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@BShark said in Early Hearings TM:
Wouldn’t rule out Zach being in the rotation.
To me Zach did look better in PR than Parker but there are other factors, Parker will only be here for a year etc
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He did. Physically he needs this year to catch up for the development he lost imo
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@BeddieKU23 said in Early Hearings TM:
He did. Physically he needs this year to catch up for the development he lost imo
Agree. I also believe from what I’ve heard that the staff wants to see him stay on the straight and narrow for a full year.
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Yeah wanted to say that as well but just figured the fact he’s even with the team is a probationary kind of deal.
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@BeddieKU23 I appreciate you
Terio clearly should start at the 2
Elmarko, Timberlake and Furphy guards off the bench
Braun getting those 5 man minutes when they don’t slide KJ there
Juan doesn’t need to shoot 7 threes a game but 3-4 is fine
Morris is the one who should shoot it more
Kev definitely isn’t jalen
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@BShark said in Early Hearings TM:
@BeddieKU23 said in Early Hearings TM:
He did. Physically he needs this year to catch up for the development he lost imo
Agree. I also believe from what I’ve heard that the staff wants to see him stay on the straight and narrow for a full year.
On court or off?
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@kuballin10 yeah I think this is the least uncertainty I’ve had about a lineup entering the season for a long time. Usually there is at least some question around the 8/9th player.
Only thing this team is really weak on is a backup big but as mentioned, KJ can slide over there and would probably the best “backup 5” in the country if he was coming off the bench. If Braum doesn’t end up being servicable fill those minutes, I could see a world where Bill plays KJ 37+ a night.
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@dylans Off
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Find Vitales highlight of kj interesting
Adams’ role will change a bit playing alongside Dickinson, but this breakout star should take a big step forward this season.
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Anyone figure out Ant Wright’s meaning? Is it a visit or is it we are landing Cooper Flagg and stealing another one from Duke?
If Bill takes KU to the Duke/UK of recruiting it won’t be fair.
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Really thinking Marko might start.
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@BShark I’m just not sure you can keep him off the floor. The athleticism is off the charts and if he can shoot it at even a mediocre level he’s an All-B12 player.
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@Kcmatt7 said in Early Hearings TM:
@BShark I’m just not sure you can keep him off the floor. The athleticism is off the charts and if he can shoot it at even a mediocre level he’s an All-B12 player.
A lot of buzz right now. He’s rapidly improving and the problem with Terio is a lack of consistency.
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@BShark said in Early Hearings TM:
@Kcmatt7 said in Early Hearings TM:
@BShark I’m just not sure you can keep him off the floor. The athleticism is off the charts and if he can shoot it at even a mediocre level he’s an All-B12 player.
A lot of buzz right now. He’s rapidly improving and the problem with Terio is a lack of consistency.
well if elmarko starts we’re definitely going to enjoy his talents for one season only
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@BShark Terio the better scorer but you’re right he turns it over and makes some bad decisions
If he’s our guy off the bench that’s crazy lol
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@kuballin10 said in Early Hearings TM:
@BShark Terio the better scorer but you’re right he turns it over and makes some bad decisions
If he’s our guy off the bench that’s crazy lol
Our bench should be just a little bit better this year. Heard great things on Furph too.
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Well one more scholly open -
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is Furph getting some on ball reps? Sam Vecenie said hes capable of it
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@dylans said in Early Hearings TM:
Well one more scholly open -
Honestly don’t think there is anyone left… But if there is, well, it would be hard to want to go into a season with just two guards available off the bench (McDowell a non-factor).
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Elmarko/Furphy will have the chance to make themselves a lot of money.
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@BShark said in Early Hearings TM:
@dylans said in Early Hearings TM:
Well one more scholly open -
Honestly don’t think there is anyone left… But if there is, well, it would be hard to want to go into a season with just two guards available off the bench (McDowell a non-factor).
Jason Bean available after January?
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Hear me out… KJ at the 3
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Looks like we’re gonna have to reboot that lineup prediction thread…
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in Early Hearings TM:
Looks like we’re gonna have to reboot that lineup prediction thread…
Hot take: Furph starts eventually this season.
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Without Morris, earlier is likely?
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@BShark said in Early Hearings TM:
@rockchalkjayhawk said in Early Hearings TM:
Looks like we’re gonna have to reboot that lineup prediction thread…
Hot take: Furph starts eventually this season.
Don’t make me go back to my Furphy 1 thru 5 lineup!
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@BShark it’s one ankle roll away
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@BShark why you love adidas so much? Hinting atFlagg….?
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Found out I have a source on Flagg….Flagg’s grown up a lifelong Duke fan. Duke has zero worry he comes to KU - per a former Duke player.
The “lifelong Duke fan part” was in an article today or yesterday from a Duke site
The source is a friend of a title winning Duke player (frat brothers) and this former Duke player is still close to the program and says Flagg is practically a silent verbal. KU is trying but he isn’t going anywhere but Duke
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@kuballin10 said in Early Hearings TM:
Found out I have a source on Flagg….Flagg’s grown up a lifelong Duke fan. Duke has zero worry he comes to KU - per a former Duke player.
The “lifelong Duke fan part” was in an article today or yesterday from a Duke site
The source is a friend of a title winning Duke player (frat brothers) and this former Duke player is still close to the program and says Flagg is practically a silent verbal. KU is trying but he isn’t going anywhere but Duke
Ya I saw plenty days ago, that’s why I didn’t get any kind of hopes up. - -You give me Flory - our new PG - -& Rakease and I’ll be good to go
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@jayballer67 said in Early Hearings TM:
@kuballin10 said in Early Hearings TM:
Found out I have a source on Flagg….Flagg’s grown up a lifelong Duke fan. Duke has zero worry he comes to KU - per a former Duke player.
The “lifelong Duke fan part” was in an article today or yesterday from a Duke site
The source is a friend of a title winning Duke player (frat brothers) and this former Duke player is still close to the program and says Flagg is practically a silent verbal. KU is trying but he isn’t going anywhere but Duke
Ya I saw plenty days ago, that’s why I didn’t get any kind of hopes up. - -You give me Flory - our new PG - -& Rakease and I’ll be good to go
I’ll take those 3 and then 1-2 top transfers. Top transfers is he you reload every single year.
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@kuballin10 said in Early Hearings TM:
@jayballer67 said in Early Hearings TM:
@kuballin10 said in Early Hearings TM:
Found out I have a source on Flagg….Flagg’s grown up a lifelong Duke fan. Duke has zero worry he comes to KU - per a former Duke player.
The “lifelong Duke fan part” was in an article today or yesterday from a Duke site
The source is a friend of a title winning Duke player (frat brothers) and this former Duke player is still close to the program and says Flagg is practically a silent verbal. KU is trying but he isn’t going anywhere but Duke
Ya I saw plenty days ago, that’s why I didn’t get any kind of hopes up. - -You give me Flory - our new PG - -& Rakease and I’ll be good to go
I’ll take those 3 and then 1-2 top transfers. Top transfers is he you reload every single year.
Things just got better for us. Rakease canceled his vist to Arkansas and coming to KU instead. - -Arkansas was the one I was worrying about the most
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Sounds like we are getting Flory, Philon and Passamore. That’s solid and some legit athletes to pair with KJ and Juan.
Get 2-3 top transfers and we reload.
I’m sick regarding Morris. He was legit in Puerto Rico before he got hurt and pathetic he was such a turd towards women and despicable. Not sure why people think it’s okay to ever do that. Disgusting.
Our team took a huge hit without him as morris was like remy he could make plays and he and Juan in the backcourt was crazy good on d.
Hunter and KJ gotta have huge years
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@kuballin10 Goal is a 5 man class, but only if it involves Flagg.
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@BShark there’s no way we don’t have 1-2 schollies available for top transfers even if Flagg came here. This class I thought wasn’t as strong besides the top 5ish
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@kuballin10 said in Early Hearings TM:
@BShark there’s no way we don’t have 1-2 schollies available for top transfers even if Flagg came here. This class I thought wasn’t as strong besides the top 5ish
It’s not a very strong class correct. Even with a 5 man class we are likely to have room for transfers.
Likely returners: Juan/KJ/Furph/Zach/Jamari. Add 5 FR. Still have 2 to give accounting for the reduction.
Have heard they want a project big man. However the one they were targeting is going to sign with Arizona. Will be interesting to see if they pivot or don’t bother.
