Tiller has been solid with double teams and the rotations have gotten a lot better.

Also nice to know an off night for DP is 19 points and the game tying and game winning 3s.

I heard someone say on the could be wrong podcast that people who don't love council are just not BALL knowers. Couldn't agree more. And I know DP is great. Like really really good. But I still just would rather watch Council bring the ball up than DP. The energy he brings to every step he takes on the court is infectious. (I'm not saying Council should play instead of DP just to be clear) Hopefully they will complement each other with one being so calm cool and collected and the other being always ready to be a burst of pure energy. DP is great. Maybe the best freshman we've ever had, but it's watching guys like Council that make it easy for me to be a Jayhawk fan.

@wissox83 said in Kansas Jayhawks @ NC State Wolfpack Game Chat Sat. 12/13 4:30 CT:

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Yeah, even when he had an off game yesterday he got 17 points seemingly almost effortlessly.

And more than the 17 points was how he freed up Melvin to go off early and gain the confidence to carry late.

I like the dunk at the end. Love that these guys have some fight and toughness on the road. KU has had such road struggles some running it in on little brother really feels good.

What I see with Council and his shooting is he is not afraid to shoot an open shot when it is presented. Eventually a decent percentage of those will go down. But he has also been the guy for most of this season who is willing to take the difficult ugly shot rather than just get a turnover. And I think it's clear he doesn't really care about his percentages or stat lines, the only number he cares about is the final score.

@ROCKCHALK2025 in my darkest thoughts I go to that he has never finished a game for us. So maybe he’s afraid he’s not clutch. I notice he came out vs North Carolina when it became clear their guy was the best player on the court. He didn’t play against UConn which would have been the perfect opportunity to come out and show he’s the best.

There’s a part of me that thinks the perception that he is one of the top 3 players in college basketball is already out there so it’s easier to not give any evidence to the contrary rather than attempt to prove he’s number 1.

I just know for sure you’d have to DRAG Melvin off the court in the last 2 minutes of a close game.

I then also think about how the bal sticks when he’s on the court. Will we ever see the ball sing with him out there like it has several times this year as it whips around the court? Is he gonna give up his body like Jamari would for a charge or a loose ball?

At the same time if he plays 15 minutes during that dead stretch vs UConn we win that game. All to say I’m conflicted, I’m disappointed we haven’t see him play to his full potential, and I feel like we aren’t being told the full truth of what is going on. I don’t feel like any of that is owed to us as fans. But it is still sad and frustrating.

@drgnslayr Cal’s recent comments on the transfer portal were really some of the best I’ve heard. He talked about having the first transfer be allowed with no penalty but then requiring the year to sit after that. You get into a bad situation, the coach lied or left or whatever, then yeah get out and find somewhere better, but after that don’t go chasing money. And his concern was not for himself and as a coach but instead for the players. Talking how if you transfer to four schools in four years you almost assuredly aren’t graduating. And then you have no connection to any university or people who will commit to helping you down the line.

@FormerlyStlJhawk said in Utah Utes vs the Kansas Kans 2/7 1:30 CT:

@Jayhawk_69 what I liked best about Withey blocks was they usually weren't just slapped away in any direction but often towards one of our guys (or himself). Such a joy to watch him

Flory kept most of not all of them in play today. Was a hell of a game from him.

Guess flory has figured out how to play against size and length.

@wissox83 I actually thought Fran was mostly fine. Considering what we’ve had from him in the past it was actually pretty low key for him.

So I’ve been thinking… the refs really did swing this k state game for us. And not in a bad or nefarious way. But the fact that they were willing to call those 3 fouls in 8 seconds determined how the rest of the game was played. All of the sudden Darryn could move. He’s a great player but no one plays great in a bear hug for 80% of their time on offense.

Will be really interesting to see how the big 12 tournament and then the big dance is officiated. If refs are willing to call fouls off ball and for the various mugging DP takes, our offense could see a significant improvement.

Alright yall. The bracket is out. How are we feeling? Any teams you definitely want another crack at or are hoping to avoid?

For me I think Houston is a decent match up for us and would be the best resume builder. But another shot at West Virginia would t hurt my feelings.

Obviously have to get by TCU which isn’t a guarantee with this squad. If we get to the final I’d kind of like to face ISU again. Both blowouts on the home floor, could be close to 50/50 split as far as fan support in KC. Could be fun.

Leaving DP in with the scrubs to make a statement and get his MPG up. Lol

@BeddieKU23 his best game in my opinion.

Ok that dribble kick out is what we’ve needed all year.

Missed a push off but refs have actually been ok this game tbh.

@DanR he’s been getting some more minutes lately. Hopefully that’s part of the goal. If he can get his shot to start falling look out.

But I’d be good with 5-10 Marko minutes at most at this point. Give me Mari and even kohl over him whenever Melvin is in.

@JoJoAndMe someone has to dribble besides Melvin.

Tiller worst outlet passer since…?