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@dylans said in We're preseason Number ... 19:

@approxinfinity said in We're preseason Number ... 19:

@wissox ok mc crankypants… we have been talking extensively about a lot of these guys. And when have you ever known the name of the walkons?

Things change. Hating change is a little bit pissing into the wind unfortch. Not everything can be as immutable as good ol KU buckets!

Hang in there.

Very little player analysis. No new threads started for the individual 2026 recruits even through they’re highly regarded. It seems the current landscape has dimmed our love of college basketball to the point no one really cares. Or the smart folks have left us. lol probably the latter.

I feel that. There’s certainly been a big downturn in traffic here in the last 4-5 years. We’ve lost a lot of good people that used to post regularly for whatever reason. Life happens; things change. Discussions are not what they used to be when there was full on back and forth for days on a single topic. I have no excuses to make for my part in all this. Life is a lot busier for me then it was years ago when I would be knee deep in whatever topic/discussion. Hopefully this season will be fun to talk about compared to the last few…

@wissox

I’m grumpy too, I just tend to keep it to myself at this point. There are so many new names and unknowns, even for KU this is an unprecedented year where only 1 starter/rotation player returns that even played from last year’s team. It is crazy times, and we don’t have to like the current landscape.

We lived through the golden era of College Basketball and now that’s over with IMO. What’s here now is difficult, to say the least. I wonder what young fans think growing up in this era of the last 5 years or so as opposed a lot of us that enjoyed life before NIL and heavy transfers.

The NCAA has never been our friend & look at all the examples from just the Self era of their incompetence so it only made sense once they got caught with their pants down, they decided not to put them back on.

I have no idea what to expect from this year, but it’s a fresh start for the fanbase. New leaders, new coaches, new start. Love Harris & Adams to pieces but it was time. Hunter imo was a paper tiger and that’s the concern with high profile transfers with no NBA future.

I think they are fairly ranked for now. I think the variance is rather wide in either direction of where they could be at season’s end.

How much does Peterson change the game for you? He has the chance to be the best player on the court every time he laces them up. Once we see it in action, it will be interesting to project just how good he makes us.

I would say after Peterson every position is a bit of an unknown. Flory should take a leap, if he doesn’t the ceiling is low. It sounds like we recruited the portal better in terms of fit and hit on Council/White. Dawson is a TBD based on what we’ve heard but should be good enough.

I think the major concern is just how many 1st year players will have to play meaningful roles. Rosario, Tiller, Mbiya, Calderon could all be in your top 8. Tiller and Jackson are recovering from serious leg injuries and have missed a lot of development time.

I’m very interested to see how Self handles a lot of things. Who’s the 5th starter- Dawson or Rosario. Who’s the backup big- Mbiya or Tiller. Who plays the 4 when White sits- Rosario or Tiller/Calderon. I still would have preferred a veteran mature big on this squad but hopefully they are right on Mbiya and Tiller being ready. What will we get out of Jackson returning from injury. Big question marks on him and where he fits in the rotation. We should be more athletic and with the height/length of everyone be a terror defensively.

I’m excited for the season. We have a potential generational talent leading and that’s going to be fun to watch.

@Kcmatt7

I’m also okay with it. Stokes is nowhere near DP’s level. The stars aligned to build your current year around a generational freshman but rarely if ever that magic strikes in consecutive years and let’s be honest you shouldn’t go to the well every year expecting a freshman to lead. The 26 class just isn’t good and I think it’s wise to spend cautiously on it. They pursued to the end which was the right thing. I think this does allow the staff to be aggressive in the portal next spring in ways they weren’t allowed to be this offseason. Will be crazy regardless

Sounds like the pursuits of Christian Collins, Brandon McCoy are going nowhere. Ariza is deciding soon between Oregon/USC soon. Just rounding up some names KU was linked with in recent months.

If Adkins commits Sunday as planned KU will have the #2 ranked class in 26 for now. Bardwell’s decision today could sway this later on next year if he moves to 26 class. As it looks KU is probably done until spring you would think for next year.

@BShark

That sucks but was kind of the theme since his visit here a while back. Guess they can big spend on a top transfer to be the guy in 26-27

@SlimShaddy54

Swain on 247 says if he does announce that KU was in a strong position. That’s usually code for yes.

@BShark

Crazy times. Guess whatever we get from him this year is a bonus

@BShark

Speculation or legs to being here only 1 year? Doesn’t make much sense right now but not much does today

@BShark

What a week. Stokes could be announcing soon as well. Could also be landing the 27 kid that could potentially reclass. Interesting twists going on

Will miss the upcoming year due to a torn Achilles. Ouchy.

@TYOHawk

Thanks, he looked bigger in videos so that makes sense. That’s a really good wingspan for a wing. No complaints on this one, especially if there’s something to develop over a few yrs

@BShark said in 2026 Recruiting ( Crazy but ):

@TYOHawk 247: scouting report reads like a Bill Self wishlist and a fans nightmare

Highlights show high level of anticipation on steals, instincts on the offensive glass, good athleticism, good in transition, capable at some other things. I saw a Self guy for sure. Looked bigger then 6’4, wonder if he has good measurables. You need guys like this in the program as you fill the roster in the NIL era

Trent Perry announcing Wednesday. Sounds very promising with him

Big weekend. Top big target Adkins in town and KU is the heavy favorite for him.

Kinney announces Sunday.

Latest intel says KU still fighting for Stokes.

I’d imagine if the staff was able to get all 3 that they would be set in the HS ranks especially in this down year.

@SlimShaddy54

Perry visit went well and they are in a good position with him but Swain did mention it could take a bit for that situation to sort itself out.

Kinney intel is still good for him signing with the good guys on Sunday

I’ve had some hardships over the past year and life can be a complicated mess but everyone has their ups and downs.

I got a big promotion a year ago but the benefits haven’t outweighed the negatives so I’m at a crossroads. It has brought me financial stability in these hard times though which I’m thankful for but I know I’m going to have to make a decision one way or the other at some point.

My son has become fully invested in baseball this year and the journey still continues. He went from Little League to All Stars to now travel ball and will pitch in his first 9U kid pitch game tomorrow so that’s very exciting. I’m a nervous wreck but can’t wait to see him perform. We have lived at the baseball field since April, and it’s been an honor to watch him grow as a person and player. I don’t think we’ll know what to do with ourselves when the travel season ends next month but basketball is next up for him and he’s excited for that. Hopefully this year I can get him into watching some KU games with me as he was curious at times last season.

@Kcmatt7

Wow, congratulations on the 2nd child. You certainly have had a lot of big changes in life recently and it’s probably pretty cool to look back on them.

Been watching The Pitt on max. Enjoyable so far for those that like the medical dramas

Good with Ochai at #1. He was a huge success story

Nice little recap of where top 2026 targets stand as of late. Several others not mentioned that are top targets (Adkins, Ariza, Collins, Holt, Stokes, Adams). Seems like KU is definitely in it with the right kids from what is not a strong class. Recruiting definitely on the upswing.

Sounds very promising for Taylen Kinney (#13 overall). Top ranked PG on the board. One to monitor closely as he finishes his visit schedule this month.

Ethan Taylor- KU still a perceived Top 2 with Indiana right now, he does have several more officials including KU upcoming.

Sounds like KU is getting involved with Brandon McCoy the #6 overall prospect. A visit to KU could be in the works.

Trent Perry (#120 overall) visits this weekend, has only 2 other planned visits (TCU, Vandy, Maryland also finalist). KU offered in late August.

Alex Constanza, #22 ranked player also visits this weekend. Haven’t heard of him being a prospect until now.

@Jhawk69

Yeah this offseason should have benefited him the most. I don’t particularly think he has the body type that’s meant to put on a lot of mass as you want him to be the athletic specimen he is but natural maturation should help him be more of a post anchor this yr. I’m interested to see his skill development as much as anything. Self sounded very pleased with his progression this summer.

@BShark

I have done the same when it comes to KU Football. I’m watching the games and following the ins and outs for my fellow bucketeer friends who want the fb team to be good consistently. I have enjoyed following Lepoid as an outsider.

@BShark said in I'm Back:

He passed peacefully today.

Im so sorry. We are all here for you when you need

@BShark said in Other Football Games of Interest:

FSU back??? @BeddieKU23

At least for 1 game. One can only hope

@SlimShaddy54 said in Recruiting Notes:

do we know how seious we might be in for Ariza yet ?

Has a visit set up for end of September. May not know until then if we will be a serious player with him when they can negotiate NIL and what not.

whoa

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45963661/kansas-target-football-upgrades-new-revenue-300m-gift

@BShark said in I'm Back:

Things are very not great atm

Hope things turn for the better. We are here if you need to share/vent.

Nginyu Ngala. Things are heating up quickly

@dylans said in TV shows:

@BeddieKU23 That ending to Game of Thrones…Ugg. George needs to get back to writing so I can read the correct wrap up. That ending can’t be it!

Glad someone picked up on that nugget. Perfect example

@rockchalkjayhawk said in TV shows:

So I finished Yellowstone. What an embarrassing end to the show with no Costner. Somebody messed that up big time.

Are you familiar at all with the drama that happened prior to the final episodes being released? That also took over 1 year before the final episodes were released. It is what it is and not an uncommon theme for tv shows that get so big and have such following for the wheels to fall off towards the end.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45660822/jury-finds-ex-nba-guard-ben-mclemore-guilty-rape

Mbiya is a Jayhawk. Big time add at needed position

Sounding like Mbiya will be a Hawk soon

@MR11

Hearing Elmarko has been really good and could push to start. Dawson is a really good 6th man if needed.

Rosario has signed with KU and it’s official. Nice work shutting down his other visits and getting him signed. Decent shot at carving a role as a freshman as a wing shooter. We’ll see if he can defend anyone.

Demir is still working on eligibility, Mbiya is eligible… Sounds like one of them is more likely then both. Also sounds like one of them is more likely then Konan.

@BShark

That’s correct, hopefully its announced official soon… been a while between good news

Eyes on Rosario. Lots of optimism there

@SlimShaddy54

They are cruiting like they do

Sounds like Demir will be a hawk if he can get eligible. Mbiya is also in play, as well as Konan. Konan has eligibility stuff as well. Rosario sounds promising. Looks like the final 3 spots could come from this group

Looks like we might lead for Rosario who’s very likely to end up in 25. Just saw his rank go from 120’s to 45. Just wrapped up a visit here

@Kcmatt7

Sounds like Oregon may lead, KU also involved

Paul Mbiya back in play. Decommitted from NC St. Just measured 6’9 with 7’8 wingspan. Would be 6th longest player in NBA for reference

@SlimShaddy54

For sure shades of Doke, I thought of that as well. Shoot’s FT’s as good as he did too.

@Kcmatt7

Perhaps, they seem to be further along with Demir though. If both are attainable, why not, if choosing 1, I’m going with Demir who’s a clear fit here.

Karem Konan another international prospect is now following KU on socials.

@Kcmatt7 @SlimShaddy54

Demir tried to get admitted to UCLA back in 2022 and it didn’t happen.

Reason from Swain: He wasn’t admitted because he didn’t earn a qualifying score in English as a foreign language, per our UCLA website. Things have improved since then. Big picture, it sounds like he should have a better shot at getting eligible than Brice Dessert did.

McDowell is likely going to seek a medical waiver for his year at Jax St, he’s played 4 seasons but likely has a case for the 1 year so that’s why his situation isn’t settled either.

Sounds like another that they will have to pray is eligible. Would certainly be an ideal option if they can

McDowell also has eligibility issues to work through for those interested in the D2 kid

One to monitor. Sounds promising

Suemnick is off the board to Seton Hall