@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Coward is down to Bama and Duke. Nike bidding war
This is actually one I was surprised we didn’t get involved in.
His film is so good. He is productive and efficient and fills a need in a bad, bad way.
If we end up with the TTU guy it’s fine. Good backup plan. But Coward is a total stud.
@mayjay said in Gas BBQ grill problem. Got a fix?:
@rockchalkjayhawk I got so frustrated with years of propane problems of all types that I installed the natural gas conversion kit in a new grill when we last moved and connected it to our house supply… Haven’t had any problems since and never having to go empty is a dream.
Perhaps an option for you?
This is what I’m doing! We’re building a house now and I’m having Natural Gas line ran to the backyard. My old neighbor had that done and its brilliant!
@drgnslayr said in The portal.:
For the first time I now watched tape on Council. Thought I was watching TT. It doesn’t appear that he can finish with his left hand. His jump shot is like TTs first 3 years… shuffling his feet and not establishing his lower body form. TT went to shooters camp before his senior year and started to correct his form. To me, he looks like a 6th man candidate. Maybe his defense can earn him more PT.
Very much agree. Feels like a guy who comes off the bench but stays on the floor.
Turf is better for places they can’t maintain the fields. Which is honestly most places that aren’t a professional ball club.
When I was playing high school ball, our lip from the grass to the dirt was so gnarly that a hard hit ground ball could literally hop over the 3rd baseman’s head. It was a total liability.
I want to say one of the Lawrence High Schools keeps dirt around the bases still so sliding isn’t as dangerous.
@BShark Do we know why he even left?
Like did he actually expect to get big minutes based on who was in front of him? I just don’t get what happened here.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
@BShark said in The portal.:
@FarmerJayhawk said in The portal.:
@DCHawker that’s why I added the disclaimer. We’re not done adding.
They have the #1 player in the 2026 class (who could potentially reclassify) visiting
Trying to gauge just how good Stokes is. Film just shows dunks in transition and some high level athletic ability. He reminds me of a more athletic Jalen Wilson, straight line speed and aggressiveness. I like the fit here but just wondering how much he could really impact a team if he joined.
I am in agreement. I think the kid looks like a freak of nature. But, to sound very old man yelling at clouds, his immaturity on the court shows up in his highlight film like crazy. I love the identity this team seems to have right now. I’m not sure Stokes naturally fits into it.
I would much prefer dropping the bag to go get Coward than add Stokes if given he choice.
Yea the core of the rotation has been built. I think the staff is taking home run swings on another wing before they just add.
Does anyone know, isn’t the window only open like 5 more days?
@DCHawker I personally think the Council fit is better than Lee would have been. Lee certainly has upside but he was a bit too ball dominant next to DP, and was a poor catch and shoot guy.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Cowerd, if he takes a visit anywhere could be telling to his destination according to Joe Tipton. He may already have a team in mind. We shall see. Also going through the draft process. His injury that he suffered early in the season sounded significant and reportedly was a 6 month recovery from November when he got injured. I’d like to say I’m not concerned about a dude coming off a major injury but then again we already got a few of them on the roster and you really can’t be fooling around with getting another guy that might not be healthy when he gets here
He’s worth the risk imo.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
Paul Mbiya is another name to watch. 20 yr old is looking at visits to KU and a couple others. 6’10 is a backup big target perhaps. Also declared for the draft
Perfect backup. 5 fouls. Touch guy to matchup with.
@BShark said in The portal.:
KU will be making a run at Cedric Coward as well it sounds like.
Absolutely. Whatever it takes
@BShark said in The portal.:
Also just a gut feeling but I still think Council is a fair bit more likely than Lee.
Honestly Lee is a great add if you can get him as a bench role, in that microwave role. Like when he’s in the game give him the ball and let him cook.
Otherwise I think it’s a bad fit.
I may be the only one rooting for us to only have like 3 bigs on the roster and just be forced to play 4 out from necessity.
@BShark said in The portal.:
Kansas is also recruiting Jamir Watkins, per source @TYOHawk @BeddieKU23
Brick laying defensive juggernaut team incoming?
They count tuition as a cost on this even though it’s not a real cost. So that’s part of it.
And then the required donations to Williams fun which is not controlled by AD is also something that doesn’t show up in this entirely.
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
Someone rightly pointed out that the list we are discussing is valuation and not program revenue. However, the revenue numbers from this nasdaq article in 2023 were more alarming: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/schools-that-make-the-most-money-off-college-basketball
KU’s public filing has them right behind Nova on the list, and $22.6M just for men’s BB.
@BShark said in The portal.:
I love the Tyshawn comp for this kid. Slightly worse shooter, but turns it over less.
Also a good comp from an athleticism standpoint.
@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:
The fans who didn’t understand DaJuan definitely won’t understand Council either (insert laughing emoji)
I think it will depend on the minutes played lol. People loved Marcus Garrett, until they didn’t.
@MR11 said in The portal.:
@drgnslayr A stretch big at the 5 is a little overrated IMO. Can be nice to have but I’d rather play a center that can set a good screen and get downhill off a P&R to pressure the rim.
I love a good rim protector. Get me a guy who can force bad shots & create turnovers/runouts the other way. Then all he has to do on O is set screens and catch lobs.
Basically I just want Doke.
@BShark said in The portal.:
Council is the downhill guy. Get it done Bill.
Really I just like him for the defense and versatility. Glue guy.
@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:
If he can defend like Garrett that alone is good enough for me.
More steals per advanced stats than MG. He would be a menace. And I think* he is someone opponents at least have to defend. His FT% at the very least points to a guy who should be able to shoot better than .300 from 3.
@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:
@Kcmatt7 said in The portal.:
@BShark said in The portal.:
@approxinfinity Just hard to say it was a big issue imo. The offense was bad (not surprising) and the defense when they had to get a stop was actually quite terrible. The defense I do think was a mirage all year. Part of that is Bill being a good coach.
I’m ready to play fast again. Defend. Two way players. I like the portal approach so far.
I really like the Melvin Council guy Bossi put up on the other board. Can run, can defend, and finishes at the rim super well.
Yeah seems like a decent defender as well. His shot is not great, film wise it looked like he could at least hit an open one at 30% clip or so… Alarming was his ability to get into the lane with his athleticism and having such a low FT% rate. You’d expect someone who gets downhill to get to the line more. He also was like 31% on drives then end up in midrange shots. I’d like him as another rotation piece but not a starter. I really think we need another sure-fire dude that can complement Peterson. I did like his size, athleticism and quickness. Transitioned to PG spot and showed pretty decent ball skills and passing ability out of pick and roll. I guess he’s a wildcard, he’s got some traits that really fit here, some weaknesses that I don’t think get any easier stepping up in competition level that are concerning enough to wonder about what role you ultimately would want him in.
I don’t disagree. He has his warts. I think that ends up being the type of guy who gets 25 minutes a game because he can play the 1-4 and defend the opponents best player. Ultimately, I think the best thing about him was how well he scores in transition, and how well he takes care of the ball. Low TO%, high Assist %, plays fantastic D, and brings energy. He also seems like he would have an additional 2 years of eligibility I think?
You’re still looking for a proven guy to add to the perimeter no doubt.
@BShark said in The portal.:
@approxinfinity Just hard to say it was a big issue imo. The offense was bad (not surprising) and the defense when they had to get a stop was actually quite terrible. The defense I do think was a mirage all year. Part of that is Bill being a good coach.
I’m ready to play fast again. Defend. Two way players. I like the portal approach so far.
I really like the Melvin Council guy Bossi put up on the other board. Can run, can defend, and finishes at the rim super well.
@FarmerJayhawk said in All of a Sudden:
It’s been a trip knowing A) my folks are very proud of me going to graduate school for economics and teaching it at a good school and B )saying everything I know about macroeconomics and trade is wrong
Well you probably learned all of that at some liberal university so you’re wrong. Dumb DEI degrees you got there. Your professors were probably Hamas supporters who can’t use the right bathroom.
And obviously you don’t even understand what they’re trying to do. Trump is playing 75D Chess because he is brilliant. He’s simultaneously ending China’s backdoor trading through Vietnam, lowering the interest rate to refinance the debt, cutting taxes, eliminating capital gains taxes, balancing trade, bringing manufacturing home, getting more fair tariffs from everyone else, and he can do all of that while he wins his Senior Club Championship.
Dear leader is much more smarterer than you.
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@kuballin10 said in Transfer Rumblings:
DP, Flory, Tre and Dawson plus hopefully a still athletic Elmarko……so far looking good!
Dawson is a pitbull. Total dog. Shows up on tape too. Shit talker.
I think a back-up big, another 3/4 type wing (has to be starter good) and one more decent guard. Then filler probably.
We now sit with:
Guards: Dawson, Jackson, McDowell, Peterson, Shelby
Wings: Calderon, White
Bigs: Bidunga, Tiller
As of right now, I would assume the rotation players are next season are: Bidunga, Dawson, Jackson, Peterson, Tiller (dependingon his recovery), and White. That would leave 2-3 rotation spots open and I generally agree there needs to be starting caliber 4, a back up 3/4 player, and back up PG should be the priorities and 3 filler players.
Fwiw Swain just posted in line with what I’ve heard and fairly similar to what you posted here.
“I think the spots will be a starting wing, a guard, a backup big and a very inexpensive player.”
Guard spot needs to be that “microwave” bench guy. Stud Wing. Backup big needs to be decent. Ideally a guy who could possibly start next season…
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@kuballin10 said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@bskeet Better locker room/culture will be key
Both from players but also from the staff. Staff needs to look in the mirror as my favorite movie says - “attitude reflects leadership….captain”
The other name you haven’t mentioned…do you like him more or less than Flory?
I would like for Jeremy Case to leave. He was a big part of the problem.
Always hated the hire
Shaping up to be pretty long and athletic team. Very happy with the start to the portal.
@BShark said in Transfer Rumblings:
@bskeet Better locker room/culture will be key
Yea it was just a bad mashup of personalities. The guys never got on the same page and you saw it in late game execution. They were a team that never really found the right pecking order either. Like who takes the last shot?
Talent was never the issue and advanced stats also showed that it felt like.
@TYOHawk said in The portal.:
Go get me some dawgs
We had too many pretty boys like Jamari Traylor said last year. I can deal with losing but not cause we were getting out toughed. Those Houston losses still piss me off
Honestly shocked by most guys Bill has brought in have been obvious personality clashes.
More Diggy/Shak Moore type personalties. Not undersized guards, but guys who play their asses off. Or change your coaching style to have a longer leash. Can’t do what we’ve been doing for sure.
We are only 2.5 months in. There is so much more stupidity left to come.
Good opportunity for the staff to find some hidden gems and not just big names.
Bill replaced all 5 starters 2 or 3 times and won the league the next season… Just throwing that out there.
@BShark said in Swirling Bill Rumors:
I was going to take a break, but this is important. This would probably make its way here eventually so I might as well bring it up. I don’t post any of this lightly.
Caveat that it’s a bad time to ask right now etc… There is a lot of talk about Bill potentially being done now. It’s no secret that he’s been telling people next year would be his last and that had been the expectation but he is currently rather burnt out it would seem. Would hate to give this a percentage at all but it is something to monitor.
Coaching short list is rumored to be Golden/Oats/Beard in that order.
Turbulent times, my Jayhawk friends.
Feels very unlike him to go out like this. But he owes nobody anything if he does decide he’s done.
It has turned into an entirely different job than it was 20 years ago so I understand those demands would be exhausting. He ran a great program. Now, it’s more about who can build the best roster every offseason and get guys to play together rather than play into the coach’s system.
Be careful what you wish for though. It’s a different era. We don’t have the Nike or deep pockets of Duke. Look at UNC as a comp for what could be next for us… I truly fear the next hire.
Oh my. Okereke would fit so well in a Bill Self offense too
@BShark said in The portal.:
@approxinfinity said in The portal.:
@BShark sure, Perry immediately came to mind but i would need to see how versatile and creative he is. Perry was very crafty despite being landlocked.
Was thinking Jalen Wilson
Except he can dunk.
@wissox said in The portal.:
Discussion on sports talk radio today about how the portal has devastated this years tournament. Mid Majors are losing too many guys to major powers meaning there’s far fewer really good players at the mid major level.
We just had SDSU and FAU in the FF two years ago. Mid Majors are poaching D2 guys and benefitting from bench players who would have normally sat 2-3 years at a P5 instead wanting 30mpg at their program.
It goes both ways.
Go get a GM. Go get some actual athletes at the 3,4 and 5.
We are definitely heading towards the end of an era. This year or the next few. It was about as good of a run as anyone has ever had. I still think Bill can get one more. But things certainly have to change to make that happen.
Juan was a great guy. KJ was a great guy. I’ll wish them both the best. I wish they had a better ending.
But I’m excited to see some new guys rocking the Crimson and Blue.
@nuleafjhawk said in Lets Dance - Arkansas vs KU:
This is the most excited I’ve been for football in a while
Team looks good. Should catch a baseball game too if you can. I’ll make it out to one or two.
@kjayhawks said in Lets Dance - Arkansas vs KU:
4 turnovers for Zeke, 4 for Hunter and 3 Juan all seniors with most of these coming the last few minutes
Mostly awful turnovers. Arkansas didn’t even make us pay for most of them…
In all seriousness, I would be okay with returning everyone from this team eligible to return. I think Hunt and Juan leaving may be enough of a change.
Turnovers by the seniors lost the game. They had their chance, and they blew it.
We’ve seen this story 10 times this year unfortunately
This team’s biggest issue may be executing end of game plays. Seriously.
Cart ahead of horses, but win this game and Pitino has to spend all day tomorrow working on a f*cking zone lmao
@drgnslayr said in Lets Dance - Arkansas vs KU:
Sticking Rush up front…. 1-2-2 then
Actually forgot about how sexy that was.
Bill Self keeping this 2-3 zone secret all season apparently
@kjayhawks said in Lets Dance - Arkansas vs KU:
@Kcmatt7 drives me nuts to go from guys like Frank and Graham that drive in to contact instead of falling away from it
It’s just BBIQ
@drgnslayr said in Lets Dance - Arkansas vs KU:
@Crimsonorblue22 it’s not like he created offense with those passes…
Agreed. He had an opportunity in that fast break to draw a foul and instead he avoided contact and missed a layup.
Not driving the ball to score or anything.
