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hang in there. Been worrying about you. ️

@BeddieKU23 was kidding! Thought you’d get it. He’s available.

@kuballin10 I do still think this topic is generally true as a whole tbh. People expect huge leaps from returning players and that has happened with some guys it’s because they put the work in. Others like KJ were just genuinely about already maxxed out when they got here. His per 40 stats are pretty similar every year for example and he was a hard worker. Some guys just can’t develop in some aspects.

@PharmacyHawk said in Instead of Misery: @BShark We are all on the same team here! Mostly yes

I’ll wait and see what happens. Time for a break

Felt like Bill Self WAS KU Athletics for a good stretch. Back when we sucked at other sports. He was always calm and well spoken and reasonable in a time where other larger than life coaches seemed like ungracious turds. Was easy to put all our faith in Self for a long time. Even when the recruiting violations landed, it felt like Self and us against the world. Other big programs doing the exact same shit and getting off scot free. Bill and KU Bball were one and the same for a long time. So, it’s hard to not think about things in that context, I get it. But Bill himself said “you need to look at things in 5 year chunks, maybe less than that now”. And that’s a 2 way street. How he’s seeing the job, and how the job (and us) are seeing him.

Helps having the covid year All I was told is he’s a winner whether in practice or games. The issue is the last 3 years we’ve done some of the least amount of winning in actual games for decades so I’m thinking self puts way too much emphasis on practice W’s versus actual elevating his players and helping them all play their best to win

@Crimsonorblue22 said in KState game thread: Remember the pic of him and the dude from Michigan State staring each other down? Epic. Mason wouldn’t back down! When we had dogs like Mario, Frank, Sherron, Tyshawn and Devonte I didn’t worry a lot in close games. You knew they were gong to make a play or set up someone for a play. With one of those guys on the floor we beat WV a few weeks ago in Allen. I’ve said we have been missing a set down and shut up player since Remy and Ochai left. That type of is who refuse to go quietly and makes a big play on the road. Hence making the home crowd “sit down and shut up”. Shak and Storr were those guys tonight.

@approxinfinity If your contention is Storr is a good basketball player and Self needs to go I believe the gulf in how we view the game is too wide to overcome. But here is where I’m coming from. Storr is no good at being a teammate, I’ll stand by that. The ball movement already isn’t great, but he’s a black hole on offense and his defense is atrocious. If he could figure out how to switch and help on D he would get some run. However his advanced stats show that he is the same player for KU he was at Wisconsin - the difference is his usage is actually down from 32%!!! at Wisconsin to 22% at KU but it hasn’t made him any more efficient. He just isn’t that great of an all around player - just an inefficient volume scorer and below average defender. https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/aj-storr-player-stats?category=advanced&seasonType=reg

@approxinfinity My wife and I were watching as she’s a solid soccer player back in the day The announcers call of the goal was phenomenal….one of the best I’d ever heard (I’m not a soccer guy but his excitement had me on the edge of my seat)

Nov 19, due dec 5

It was the best Clemence has looked since his freshman season. Fun game. Guys are generally finding their way in the system and, in some ways, they look good simply because this group is shooting better. Next up @Creighton… will be difficult.

@BeddieKU23 said in UNCW Game Thread: @jayballer67 Assume they are working the logistics of this possibility. Tiller wants to come, I think at this point it’s mostly about trying to make it work within the NCAA’s rules.

@BShark said in Oakland Game Thread: @BeddieKU23 said in Oakland Game Thread: Disagree he’s playing too many. Play your depth, injuries happen, if you can minimize the risk of injury with some of the guys right now for the long haul you do it. Injuries and guys getting worn down from too many minutes is a real thing that has happened to Hunt, Juan and KJ. We have 10 that belong, figure it out He always plays this many early, especially in games where we will win anyway. He knows it will be trimmed by conference play but compared to last year the minutes for the big three should hopefully be down. UNC game was more telling. Bill tightens up his rotation when the competition ramps up.

@Texas-Hawk-10 this. Lol

MOST , first team All Americans - - -Worlds loudest indoor Stadium , 95 % winning % home court-------- NUFF SAID-- -anybody got anything to say ? – - -( crickets ) - - -THOUGHT SO - - -ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG

Another good game tonight tipping the Season off will be Gonzaga–? Baylor. ought to be a good one.

Im not down on Zach either. He seems to have active hands on D. He doesnt seem to finish well but he can bring energy, 5 fouls and size and thats useful.

@stoptheflop said in Need Games To Start: I’m not seeing any news or discussions about KU Basketball even though Late Night is Oct 18 and the Ark scrimmage is Oct 25. Starters: Dickinson, Adams, Storr, Mayo and Harris? Can AJ Storr take over Kevin’s scoring from last year? First off the bench: Clemence, Griffen, McDowell? Thank goodness KU basketball is getting started. Depends who starts between Griffen and Mayo i guess. But main bench options to me are: Passmoore / Moore when healthy / Bidunga / Griffen or Mayo (depends who starts) Deep bench: Clemence (will play when Bidunga makes Self angry with Freshman mistake) / McDowell

@approxinfinity said in Vermont/Wisconsin Food Musings: @BShark https://www.tiktok.com/@streamonmax/video/7491003613771238699 Honestly I believe this to be generally true. For all the bad things you can point to, there are positive things about living now compared to a hundred+ years ago. At the risk of bringing up politics when I saw the 90 day pause I placed a large tea order from Fortnum and Mason. I will say if you are a tea drinker (I always have been, I know some prefer coffee) Fortnum tea is truly bucket list stuff and it really isn’t badly priced compared to other premium tea options.