Excited for the tournament, but always looking ahead…
I was so impressed with Newman, not just his offense, but his defense and “right place, right timeness”- while I thought he would probably come back, I wonder…
If he plays that way through the Tourney- does he slip into the first round, or do NBA teams want to see him be conisistent for a year?
If he and Dok are both back- holy smokes.
I am not a regular poster, but I am pretty sure Jaybate is just enjoying the Jayhawks and the conversation around their basketball team. I don’t read all of his stuff, or anyone elses- sometimes his are just too long… I enjoy the conversations overall from everyone. I don’t even pay that much attention to who is posting.
Kinda silly, in my opinion, to judge anyone here. I think it is supposed to be fun.
Back to Ku BB- I think we beat WV, as much as it pains me- lose to Kentucky- Win the most important game of the 4 for B12 championship-Baylor- and I wouldn’t be surprised if we lose to KState at their place. Tough four games. Should be fun to watch.
As far as basketball playing goes- in my opinion- as much as I loved watching Wigs, and love watching his pro game, I think JJack appears to me more engaged in the college game while he is after all, here playing it. He is a driving force towards victory even with other more senior players around him. He still shows up ready to be dominant. He doesn’t wait for his turn.
The other stuff, When it is violent, I have a strong opinion. When I have no facts, I tend to wait and see. I know that people make mistakes, and sometimes just being in the wrong place/wrong time looks bad. When I don’t know- I try not to comment. I can comment later after we all know details.
I think the mix tape shows his skills inside the 3-point line. Really all of his best moments besides vs Mich St. game have been inside the 3 pt line. If I made a list of players that should focus on the rest of their game, then look for the 3:
I do think Grimes is big-time and will eventually get it rolling. And I have nothing against Charlie, but his shot looks quick, short and off from the get go, it kinda looks like nerves or ??? I’m not a coach, I just wish he would stop after 3 misses. Not on track today, so drive and dish. I really think Grimes could average close to 4 assists a game.
Agree Moss was excellent, better than he played last year at Iowa, scoring or not, his play is vet+
Dave has shown way more offensive potential and defensive activity than Silvio so far. I am HUGE Silvio fan and if he, Dave and Mitch are Manning the post next year, I am happy as a clam-
Don’t discount the 17 footer- not making comparison- but Kawhi lives in the mid-range, Westbrook is learning that making 50+ inside the 3 is better than missing 77.5% outside the 3.
I really agree with Bill Self’s quote from the presser. (I will paraphrase)- No one is holding back info, it isn’t our job to report on a police investigation. If there was something more to it that we could report we would. Kids/Young adults make mistakes- as we all do, they are just doing it more frequently and closer to the edge than they will in a few years. Normal.
If someone does something that crosses the line- hawk or not, pay the price. Until then- I would rather talk about the game on Saturday.
I hope we win.
I hope for a fun run! Final Four would be awesome. I know the Elite 8 games are stressful, it feels so different if we get the extra week to feel connected to our team.
Agree Moss was excellent, better than he played last year at Iowa, scoring or not, his play is vet+
Dave has shown way more offensive potential and defensive activity than Silvio so far. I am HUGE Silvio fan and if he, Dave and Mitch are Manning the post next year, I am happy as a clam-
Don’t discount the 17 footer- not making comparison- but Kawhi lives in the mid-range, Westbrook is learning that making 50+ inside the 3 is better than missing 77.5% outside the 3.
I missed last nights game and haven’t found a place to watch it from, but Tristan has looked good in the other games-
Ochai in previous games looked to me like he was trying WAY too hard, he needs to relax.
Agree on Garrett- you take the good and you take the bad- won’t be a superstar, not suddenly going to be a lights out scorer, but a solid player overall
I am thumbs up on Moss, but I suspect he will continue to be up and down.
I think by Feb, Silvio will be the best pro prospect heading into this NBA draft unless Tristan blows up.
My favorite recent recruit, I was really hoping this would happen. I think he is going to be a legit stud next year.
I think the mix tape shows his skills inside the 3-point line. Really all of his best moments besides vs Mich St. game have been inside the 3 pt line. If I made a list of players that should focus on the rest of their game, then look for the 3:
I do think Grimes is big-time and will eventually get it rolling. And I have nothing against Charlie, but his shot looks quick, short and off from the get go, it kinda looks like nerves or ??? I’m not a coach, I just wish he would stop after 3 misses. Not on track today, so drive and dish. I really think Grimes could average close to 4 assists a game.
I don’t remember it if I did! thought that was later- can’t remember and I don’t like to google answer every question, sometimes memory versions are more fun to chat about.
Good times to be sure.
I also remember that 89 MU team, it was tough. Doug Smith dunking like crazy, Peeler, Irvin. I kinda miss beating those suckers.
Love it!
I came from a KU family, so I never thought I would go anywhere else (I lasted 3 semesters and finished my BA 20 years later at Fort Hays State- the long and winding road! But my first year was 1989!
Roy Williams went to all the dorms to introduce himself (I was at Pearson), and it was great.
The game I most remember that year was the rematch with OU, waiting outside in a line, (I still have the list of names to keep everyone’s place). We lost in OT, but so much fun.
I met Dick Vitale and he gave me the toothpick from his club sandwich as a momento- and I thought it was soooooo cool.
Great memories.
Playoffs- I’m watching Chiefs live. Glutton for punishment. I will watch the Ku victory over failure baylor in the morning. Bad news first, good news after.
Agreed- game practice, practice game- get ready. Although once conference play starts, it seems like we have more of a “get er done” attitude. Hoping we do again this year.