Council has his hearing shortly

Tre White was granted a preliminary injunction for a 5th year. Along with many others such as Jayden Dawson, Tamin Lipsey, Riley Kugel, Malik Reneau of note to KU Fans.

The circus continues.

I agree that the old guys need to move on.

I also believe the NCAA made this mess possible with how they changed the rules suddenly again. Lawsuits were always going to test any rules put in place because there's an established history of courts overruling them.

@crimsonblu22

No he's not on campus or registered for classes. Imagine his specific case while part of the larger plaintiff suit is very unlikely to yield a positive result. He needs too much to go his way from what i see

White has joined the fight to get a 5th yr. He is an added plaintiff in Indiana along with 89 others. Although it doesn't appear he entered the portal during the window needed in the spring and would need a ruling to open it up.

Ha

@rockchalkjayhawk

I don't want a repeat of the last several years to be clear.
The roster is brand new outside 2nd year returnees Mbiya and Rosario so I guess I don't understand the new blood remark when 85% of the roster is brand new. Be careful what you wish for as well with this new group. There's potential but not a lot of certainties.

Is your comment more directed at Council and the lack of shooting efficiency or something else specific to him at the PG position? He did struggle in the last few weeks of the season and that's something that can be hard to overlook. He also played a ton of minutes (100 more then anyone else). With the injuries to Peterson, Jackson & Dawson that seemed to put even more on Melvin's plate that ultimately wore him down.

KU currently only has 2 ball handlers on the team. A freshman and a Soph making the jump up in level from Toledo. There's been a lot of talk of Stokes being a facilitator as well due to his skills and lack of other options. If we can add Council to the mix you're solidifying the position from a lot of things.

Returning a starter with a ton of experience who knows the system and can lead sounds like a good thing to me

@HoraceZontal

They did bring in Kinney from the HS ranks at the position and paid him a fairly large NIL for the #20 overall player. The chatter that i had seen on him so far at KU was mixed, suggesting he may not be ready to carry such a role under Self in year 1. He's a talented player though.
I think his camp would probably be really upset if Council came in. I'm sure they are already given Council's case is in limbo still

@rockchalkjayhawk

Council is the 2nd best player on the team if he is able to return. I'd say that's good enough to have a significant influence on what this team could be with him here again. I'm not sure we have enough ball handling, leadership or playmaking ability without him. There's potential for sure with several but there's a lot of things that need to go well for a team without Melvin to be successful.

Perhaps I have a slightly biased opinion on Melvin. He was fantastic imo and an easy player to root for. He seemed to cherish being a Jayhawk and players like that don't come around often anymore. I want guys like that back and he can have a major impact on the team

@drgnslayr

Very likely he will be at KU if eligible.

I want it to happen badly because this team desperately needs him.

It's hard to think that its September and the season trajectory of this team is heavily weighted to this decision.

@crimsonblu22

Saw a picture of him on Twitter today in the Miami Heat team camp photo

Council's lawsuit is progressing in NY after he refiled there. September 23rd seems to be an important date for him. Note he is enrolled at KU which is never a bad sign if things do go his way.

Interesting that former Rutgers Center Emmanuel Ogbole apparently KU filed or helped him file an eligibility waiver on his behalf in NY. Former teammate of Council while they were at Monroe College years back. His case sounds a bit interesting.

Think the Tre White possibility is over.

@approxinfinity

We certainly understand and don't blame you for taking some time away.

Just lost my Grandma a few days ago (mom's side). Didn't get to say goodbye to my mom from a sudden passing but this time I was able to say goodbye so finding comfort in that. She lived a good life.

Otherwise just chugging along, my son is playing travel baseball and games start this weekend. Of course he is a pitcher and a good one so my anxiety will be sky high rooting for him on the mound this weekend.

I saw boot camp started for the basketball team today from socials. That used to be a big story starting it all off

@rockchalkjayhawk

No he is okay, he is however listed as Jr eligibility wise under the new crapshoot

@Jayhawk_69

Incorrect neither signed a pro deal and there was nothing in the rules regarding playing summer league. Its still a mess. But id say the chances of either returning are low, perhaps Council having a better shot since his hearing is next week and White to current date has not joined a lawsuit for his case

White returning is a good thing. Would have easily been a top 10ish transfer on the market. Killed it in summer league and is a much needed leader and playmaker to add back in the mix. Had a good yr besides some struggles at the end. Had a late season injury and likely was gassed from too many minutes.

Seeing some chatter on socials it’s happening unless the injunction gets turned down later.

I cannot imagine him not improving with another year here. This also makes it clear they don’t trust Kohl and Parker to get it done in big roles.

He did decommit. Wants to play in 26 to maximize his 5 for 5 due to his age. It didn't work out with him joining this yr due to the White/Council situation

White is in play to return due to the injunction. Very interesting development.

Musikic if eligible at C. They will pursue other options it sounds while they wait..

Bardwell wants to reclass and the next few days could bring the process forward. We shall see..

Council wants to return to KU but needs eligibility.

@rockchalkjayhawk

We have 2 spots left

I mean this would be a home run if Melvin could return.

Still a lot of uncertainty with the roster is insane