Doke
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BeddieKU23 said:
Still no word on the severity of the injury… not looking good
Legit could lose the conference w/o Doke.
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Done for the year.
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This puts the streak in serious jeopardy
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This hurts my heart for the big fella. Any chance he can redshirt this year???
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Fudge
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Figures just another season with a big man injury or eligibility issue. Same crap every single season
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Well, we still have Vick!
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(bonus years for guys that might not have been here this season in the first place)
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Wow, gosh I feel terrible for Doke. Feel like hes spent over half if his time here injured now. The streak is in serious jeopardy friends. Hopefully Big David can come around quickly and by an act of God himself SDS gets cleared.
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Well THIS will get interesting…
and yes we do seem to have been snake-bit with our big men the past few years. Lawson is now officially the man, Grimes and Vick and Dotson being our only viable scorers. Mitch and McCormack please step up.
Look at it this way… if somehow we DO win the conference, it will be flat out stupendous… !
(I’m trying hard to stay upbeat here … what else can I do?)
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So, let me get this straight… the Texans get pummelled… my Jayhawks get smashed…the Rockets get drilled… and Doke is out for the year. Did I miss anything? I can’t wait to get back to work.
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RED ALERT
Start David McCormack. Start him now. Live with the ups and downs. It is critical that this guy develop. He won’t do that playing a 10-12 minutes. Start him. Play him 'till he drops.
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Big Mac needs to step up and show that high IQ. This is his time.
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BeddieKU23 said:
Figures just another season with a big man injury or eligibility issue. Same crap every single season
Double whammy this year…
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@HighEliteMajor I like that idea, you don’t have to play him a ton but he needs to be getting starts and a fair share of minutes. I don’t think I would be as worried most years but with the way we shoot 3 pointers, this is trouble forsure.
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No more HACKADOKE. I will be at the game in Norman.
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So I am not sure if KU can afford to play small ball. Normally you sacrifice some defense and rebounding to gain shooting, but KU doesn’t even really gain shooting by playing small. I think it’s time for the Dave Lightfoot experience.
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Really need the NCAA to get off its lazy ass and clear Silvio. Silvio-Lawson is still a top 5 front court in the country. And I believe Doke just got Brandon Rush’d.
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FarmerJayhawk said:
Really need the NCAA to get off its lazy ass and clear Silvio. Silvio-Lawson is still a top 5 front court in the country. And I believe Doke just got Brandon Rush’d.
Agree. I don’t see how Doke is remotely draftable at this point with his injury history.
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Play Garrett at point, get Dotson off the ball. Dotson is KU’s best shooter, but he can’t get his own shot yet on the perimeter. Dotson and Vick on the perimeter without the ball will force defenses to respect their shooting because they’re the only two who can consistently make an outside shot. Garrett is a good enough passer and protects the ball well enough that him running the show could actually open some stuff up inside for Dedric and for Grimes to drive which it seems like the light has come on for him finally.
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The rest of the league just caught a huge break.
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Texas Hawk 10 said:
Play Garrett at point, get Dotson off the ball. Dotson is KU’s best shooter, but he can’t get his own shot yet on the perimeter. Dotson and Vick on the perimeter without the ball will force defenses to respect their shooting because they’re the only two who can consistently make an outside shot. Garrett is a good enough passer and protects the ball well enough that him running the show could actually open some stuff up inside for Dedric and for Grimes to drive which it seems like the light has come on for him finally.
I actually really like this idea. I’ve been pretty impressed with Garrett as a lead guard.
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joeloveshawks said:
This hurts my heart for the big fella. Any chance he can redshirt this year???
Doke has played his last game for KU. - there is no way he is coming back next year - - hell he about was gone this year - - -nothing to gain for him to come back - -the way things are going for him would be a huge risk - -he is so injury prone - he comes back and the next time might injure so bad would ruin any chance of playing anymore ball anywhere - might as well go oversea’s and try to pick up some money
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kjayhawks said:
Wow, gosh I feel terrible for Doke. Feel like hes spent over half if his time here injured now. The streak is in serious jeopardy friends. Hopefully Big David can come around quickly and by an act of God himself SDS gets cleared.
I like your train of thought for sure. - -However do you seriously deep down in your heart REALLY believe Silvio is going to be cleared to play this year? - come on now be honest.
Not only is our streak in jeopardy - -if we lose quite a few more games - well doesn’t have to be dramatic - we are also at risk of falling out of the top 25 period - -breaking another streak , you think about that - you realize we have the longest streak in the Nation for being ranked in the top 25 for consective weeks ? - quite a long streak. - -It’s more of a chance then what you might think
I can almost hear ALL these others teams just partying their ass off. laughing their ass off. - -we have a really good chance now of losing many more. - When you have the combination of horrible inconsistent perimeter shooting and losing your big man 0s - -NOT GOOD - -teams now for sure every time Dedric catches the ball will be double teamed - -and they will be able to do that since no Doke and not having to respect our outside shooting. - - -I don’t blame them either KU is gonna have to prove to opponents they can knock down the outside shot - this is going to force Garett into the starting line up - -and that’s NO GOOD here is another reason for them to sag in - - we will be playing 4-5 the rest of the year unless he can devise another starting line up - -this season has quickly turned to crap
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HighEliteMajor said:
RED ALERT
Start David McCormack. Start him now. Live with the ups and downs. It is critical that this guy develop. He won’t do that playing a 10-12 minutes. Start him. Play him 'till he drops.
that’s what we have got to do guy. - - - -he just going to have to develop on the run. – We have all of a sudden went from a deep team to thin again - - hopefully he can come along.
Here is something I’ve wondered since I heard this wonderful news. - -I know it isn’t the best move far from it but I kind of wondered. - -Like you say McCormack starting now at the 5 - - so what about and again it might sound crazy but what if we put Vick on the bench - -have him coming off the bench for at least for awhile till he can get his junk together - -start him on the bench - -let’s put KJ at the 3 - -that way keeps Garett from being a liability on the offensive end - - gives us a little more height in the starting Five - - -we were starting Garrett - -well KJ is just as good - -I know he is a better option anyways on the offensive end. - -Start KJ at the 3 - -bring Vick in and relieve KJ for awhile right now as Vick is in another one of his funks - -playing horrible ball - - Bring Garrett in off the bench to relieve Dotson/grimes - I know not the best possible solution by any means BUT can’t be any worse right now. - -Takes Garrett out at least the other teams would have to play us 5-5 instead of 4-5 - - and at this minute with Vick playing like he is can’t be worse right?
I have thought would like to see KJ possibly at least a little more , Garrett still be playing some anyways - I just think it might help some in this situation - - Add some height - -takes away the defenicy of no offensive threat from Garrett - -KJ pretty good rebounder - -go ahead tell me I’m crazy as a loonie tune - -what you guys think ? - let me have it
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@NCAA - #FreeSilvio! Send it early and often!
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Start Dotson, Grimes, Vick, Dedric, McCormack.
Garrett as sub at 1, 2, 3.
Lightfoot at 4 - move Dedric to 5 when they are together.
But we can run with doses of playing small when McCormack or Dedric is resting vs playing Lightfoot.
7 man rotation.
Play Moore and KJ only in emergency.
Just my opinion - I see Moore as one of the least impressive overall players to get real minutes under Self. He doesn’t seem even average at anything. So far. KJ just seems subpar. Why play either unless necessary?
While this is disappointing, this could be really fun. Now we are really vulnerable. But we have coach Self. No one else can say that. I’m not betting against him.
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@HighEliteMajor Self usually does great work with “short stacks”.
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I would love to see how Self backtracked face to face with Doke from his initial snotty statement indicating he didn’t give much respect to Doke’s reported injury.
Waiting for a few people on here who threw shade at him to fess up, too. Wrist ligament injuries hurt. Mine still hurts 46 years later.
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HighEliteMajor said:
Start Dotson, Grimes, Vick, Dedric, McCormack.
Garrett as sub at 1, 2, 3.
Lightfoot at 4 - move Dedric to 5 when they are together.
But we can run with doses of playing small when McCormack or Dedric is resting vs playing Lightfoot.
7 man rotation.
Play Moore and KJ only in emergency.
Just my opinion - I see Moore as one of the least impressive overall players to get real minutes under Self. He doesn’t seem even average at anything. So far. KJ just seems subpar. Why play either unless necessary?
While this is disappointing, this could be really fun. Now we are really vulnerable. But we have coach Self. No one else can say that. I’m not betting against him.
@HighEliteMajor I think i’m with ya, HighElite.
By default, that may have to be the lineup. There could be days where we start small though, depending on the matchups.
But, i’d say the first lineup Self roles with will be Mitch at the big spot. Just a guess. He can run the floor, stay out of Lawson’s way, maybe.
As much as i’m losing faith in Moore and Mitch, they now have to step up and play a bigger role. The sad part is that the players say Charlie knocks down shots in practice all the time. maybe it’s in his head. We all saw how long it took what’s his name (Newman) from last year to find his game.
I do like to dog on KJ, but he’s growing on me as a rebounder and energy player. Give him a few minutes with his brother. RED LIGHT on dribbling and shooting!!! He needs to stay under the hoop defensively as well.
Could this be the time that another Teahan comes to the rescue as a sharp shooter?
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@mayjay I bet he begged forgiveness. Just believing the drs.
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I really have lost hope. If Dedric looked better at isu, I’d feel better, but he’s our only hope and he stunk. Can’t even catch a ball. This is the first time I’ve been a Debbie downer.
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Didn’t doke injure that hand the first time in practice as well? We gotta stop getting hurt in practice.
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@approxinfinity caught in a Jersey I believe
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I’m having a Big Mac attack right now. It’s the special sauce!
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This is where you have more faith in Bill… he isn’t a HOFr for nothing!
This team isn’t anywhere near their potential. We are still (easily) the most-stacked team in the B12.
All we got to do is stay focused and keep our nose to the grindstone. Things will be okay.
Just keep an eye on those darn Red Raiders!
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BShark said:
BeddieKU23 said:
Figures just another season with a big man injury or eligibility issue. Same crap every single season
Double whammy this year…
This and every year in recent memory. It’s not just a pattern anymore
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Crimsonorblue22 said:
I really have lost hope. If Dedric looked better at isu, I’d feel better, but he’s our only hope and he stunk. Can’t even catch a ball. This is the first time I’ve been a Debbie downer.
I know you’ll continue to support the Hawks but I get what your feeling. The season’s ceiling just dropped to the floor unless these guys rally around each other. I know my expectations for the season now have changed dramatically but I’ll enjoy watching them and hope for the best
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Agree with you here.
Cut the rotation down especially as the team is on winter break and can focus on a set rotation for the next few weeks.
Dave needs to play now. Lightfoot has a role now as well.
Time for Self to show off again. This may be his toughest assignment yet
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Crimsonorblue22 said:
I really have lost hope. If Dedric looked better at isu, I’d feel better, but he’s our only hope and he stunk. Can’t even catch a ball. This is the first time I’ve been a Debbie downer.
When Crims is out you know it’s bad!
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Oh my goodness. The gnashing of teeth …the wails from the dungeon. We’re going to have to play our McDonald’s All American freshman center …ohhh, the horror!
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Crimsonorblue22 said:
I really have lost hope. If Dedric looked better at isu, I’d feel better, but he’s our only hope and he stunk. Can’t even catch a ball. This is the first time I’ve been a Debbie downer.
if you think he stunk before then you better put some nose plugs on the ol nose for the rest of the season - he will be lucky to even see the ball - he will be doubled tripled every time he touches the ball - - that’s IF he touches the ball - - maybe we ought to give you a shot at that position see how well you could catch the ball be double teamed and got guys swiping at the ball and pushing on you - - ya - -that’s it – I would love to see how well you would hold up
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Not really sure where Azubuike’s career goes from here, honestly.
He’s not NBA ready. Nothing in his game suggests significant improvement in any of the areas he needed to improve in from last year to this year. He’s also injury prone, which is a huge red flag for a guy with his size.
That suggests in my mind that Azubuike returns to Lawrence next year for his senior season.
But the injuries also create another issue. Udoka Azubuike has not improved at the rate anyone was hoping because he has missed so much time with injuries. He is still extremely raw and unrefined. There’s a good chance that McCormack surpasses where Doke is at while Doke recovers from this most recent injury. There’s the possibility that KU brings in another big that is more skilled. There is a possibility Doke isn’t the best center on next year’s team if he does return.
This injury is just a very sad overall situation for Udoka Azubuike personally. There’s a decent chance he never reaches his full potential now - his shooting touch may never progress. He will have some options overseas, but I think the door to the NBA may have closed for him.
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It’s not as if she didn’t have a point though. The lack of athleticism on Dedric really showed Saturday. He struggled and the gameplan for ISU worked perfectly on him for the most part. Perimeter players must do a much better job putting the ball in spots he can go get it because he’s not athletic enough to just throw it up there and let him get it. I thought we did a poor job among many other things adjusting to how Dedric was guarded. He can make plays with the ball away from the hoop but we seemed set on forcing it inside to see 3 guys swarm him. This gameplan reminded me of How Jay Wright took Perry Ellis out of the game in the Elite 8. Just my two cents
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@justanotherfan I think Doke will be able to make a comfortable to a nice living playing overseas. I never really thought he was a NBA player and nothing he has done in his limited time this year suggest he is.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he does declare for the draft next year and then end up overseas instead of coming back though. I don’t see what he can gain from coming back, and with his injuries he might as well start trying to earn money sooner than later.
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@BeddieKU23 Excellent Nova reference. And to combat that, you have to get your big out on the perimeter, so he can drive and dish if jumped by other defenders (seems perfect for Dedric). Inside screening action is basic to working against that inside. Moving to the free throw line. Back screening high. Standing on block won’t cut it. If Dedric is in fact the best passer ever in the history of mankind, he should have no trouble passing out of a double on the block, to a cutter to the hoop (if we actually employed that strategy – brings me back a few years and the discussion after the SDSU loss at home). This is a critical option for team that doesn’t shoot great. We have to attack the hoop out of those double teams low.
All is not lost. But Self has to really attack the “attacks” on Dedric aggressively. He completely blew the Nova game with Ellis. Can’t put lipstick on that pig. But we have what’s before us. And this team – still – can beat anyone (it may now take the right night against some teams though). We should still have optimism – yes, I’m talking to you @Crimsonorblue22.
Remember, we are still in the hunt for the NC until we lose in the tournament. And that’s a long way off. You never know what he next 2 or so months will bring.
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What’s interesting about how ISU attacked Dedric is the fact that gameplan was probably meant for Doke who’s a poor passer in general.
Once Doke was out they gambled sticking with it on Dedric but it was really effective especially as the momentum of the game completely got away from KU the last few minutes of the first half and carried over.
Dedric looked frustrated by the physicality and the amount of bodies swiping at him. He certainly had his moments where he was able to impose his will but they never felt like plays that were going to bring KU back to win. We’ve seen Dedric make a lot of plays from the high post or initiating from the perimeter and I’ll have to rewatch but that didn’t feel like something we tried to do on Saturday. Rarely does Self get out-coached but Prohm was able to get the best of Bill Saturday.
