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Vintage KUFB this week.

This team is proof you can have a likable team post NIL Era

Telling myself 13 needs to play through mistakes right now, and Bill yanks guys too much.

But come conference play if it doesn’t get better he needs to play less.

If that’s not a hook and hold wtf is?

@DanR said in Players Era Bologna Tourney:

@Kcmatt7 How far am I behind on my stream? Got 1:47 left

It’s not over but it’s over

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Players Era Bologna Tourney:

Yeah, but how bad is it

I thought I saw xray was negative but could be wrong

Very good win. McDowell earning more minutes

Trey White was always meant to be a Jayhawk.

THIS is where DP would be so important. Your go to bucket guy late like this

@kjayhawks said in Players Era Bologna Tourney:

Us forcing a single turnover is wild

It’s really crazy, but doesn’t tell the whole story. Our length is really bothering them at the rim

Vintage Bill Self would have an alley oop play out of the time out

@BShark 11

Finally caught up. VERY pleased thus far. 7 bench points this half a nice surprise.

This is a prompt I’m stealing from Vernon on Twitter, but thought it would be fun here. I’ll start:

My “Papa” was the best grandpa. He didn’t have much. He was a retired Railroad guy. His wife died when she was 60 (lung cancer). What I really remember though was that he always made the effort to be there and see us. He didn’t miss a single sporting event of mine that I can remember. He was always so incredibly proud of us grandkids. When we would do something in a game, like get a big base hit or score a goal, he would literally stand up, wave to the crowd, and say “that’s my grandson.” Everyone loved it.

Unfortunately, the Railroad and chemicals from it caused him to develop autoimmune disorders in his late 60s. He started losing his eyesight and developed lupus. Yet, he still made it to every game. He could barely track the ball, and watched games with binoculars the best he could. Eventually, though, it was clear he was going to succumb to his health issues. As he was in the hospital, he asked us to all go and pick something from his house we wanted to keep.

I already knew what I wanted. I looked at it every single time I went over to his house. It was a Big Jay Bobblehead, and Big Jay was standing in Allen Fieldhouse. I loved it, and still do. That Big Jay sits in my office and everytime I look at it, I hear my Grandpa saying “that’s my grandson.”

Anyways, Rock Chalk! I’m sure you guys all have some really awesome stuff.

@wissox said in Players Era Bologna Tourney:

This tournament is getting ripped on social media. It’s essentially killed Maui and the Bahamas thing. And while Vegas does have some good matchups the gyms are woefully uncrowded. In addition the tournament format is confusing, apparently point differential is a thing? A point differential in Vegas? Hmmm. Sounds like a kid or coach could be on the receiving end of some money…or death threats for helping or messing up someones bet.

Capitalism ‍️

@BeddieKU23 said in Players Era Bologna Tourney:

Cuse really hanging with Houston. That’s worrisome for tomm

Very concerned with the zone. Expectations are low

We got lazy and tired feeding the post or this was a 20 point win.

Really hope this stretch without DP is a net positive and forces some growth.

Good win though! Liked the energy.

@kjayhawks said in Iowa State Game:

I really wonder what f goes on during our bye weeks. Lance had solid record after them coming into the season and we just laid eggs after them this season besides WV. I went back and watched some the first quarter to confirm it as how I remembered and we just don’t look like a team that wants to be there. Coming in sitting at 5-5 with a chance to make a bowl game which hasn’t happened at ton around here and we look like we could two shits about it. Watching other games and being a former athlete myself looks like everyone else is jazzed to playing the game they love. We look like someone has a gun to the back of our heads forcing us to be there. The dang team looks it.

I just don’t think we had the guys up front on D to be any good. Gave up 200+ yards rushing in 4 of the losses and you’re not going to win those games.

They need to spend a good portion of the NIL money on DL this offseason. The front 7 just have to be better.

Just a few names to throw out as far as issues we’ve had. Guilty or not, fair or not, issues that came up that had impact on seasons.

Vick x 2, Josh Jackson, Carlton Bragg, Arterio Morris, Remy Martin, Billy Preston, Silvio DeSousa, Cliff Alexander, Cheick Diallo, Embiid back being “close”, Josh Shelby nagging injuries.

I get that other programs have similar issues and we just don’t see them because we aren’t following them that close. But it at least feels like we have dumb shit impact our seasons more often than it should.

@Layla said in Darryn Peterson:

@wissox said in Darryn Peterson:

So maybe this ongoing drama deserves its’ own thread. I went to the best source for information, formerly twitter, now called X. And there’s entirely rational takes there of course. Protecting himself for the draft, will never play for KU, entitled kid, waste of money, first year we don’t make the dance since 89 coming up, Self should quit, well those are the actual rational takes I read there! Who knows, maybe some of you have those takes! I’ve always been a trusting person so when I hear tight hamstring I just take that as the gospel truth and fingers crossed we won’t have just a half of a season of someone who they call the next Kobe. I don’t know the young man so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. But, some may have more sinister takes. What do you think is going on?

Haha, X really is something else—so many “rational” takes that somehow make zero sense in context! I get the frustration. Sometimes it feels like people just throw out whatever hot take will get the most reactions.

I’m with you on giving the benefit of the doubt. A tight hamstring doesn’t need to be a national scandal, and the kid’s still adjusting to a higher level of play and expectations. Sure, it’s exciting to talk about the “next Kobe,” but let’s not forget they’re human too.

As for the more sinister takes… honestly, sometimes it’s just speculation mixed with wishful thinking. I wouldn’t read too much into it unless we get verified info. Best case, he heals, stays focused, and we get to see what he can do on the court without the drama clouding it.

I think part of the issue is the staff doesn’t (and shouldn’t imo) get the benefit of the doubt when things like this are going on. There has been a lot of drama with Self teams. Fair or not. Hopefully DP plays again soon.

They need to just formalize that it’s pro sports and start signing contracts. It is what it is at this point

This defense is pathetic. Changes have to be made there this offseason. Either buy the players needed for the scheme or get a different coordinator

Time to get in the Kiffin Sweepstakes

I wish I was optimistic about the DP situation. Something is off

@kjayhawks said in Other games 2025-2026:

I liked Diggy last year he was a spark plug several times. Honestly would rather he stayed over Elmarko or Mari at this point he’s a much better player than both. It’s the same reason Ngala should play more IMO

In good years, Bill has a guy off the bench that can be that instant offense/3-point threat. BG, JCL, Moss, and Vick come to mind.

My last hope for this bunch is that some development will still occur as the season goes on. I think Rosario, Council and Dawson can all improve as they adjust to the speed of P5 basketball.

There is no reason Council can’t be an efficient 10 ppg just from fast break and straight line drives. He has to stop with the dumb 3s though. The guy absolutely cannot shoot.

Rosario seems like a guy who may find his stroke by the end of the season. He’s shooting .292 right now, and his misses are WAY off. I assume that a good part of that is just speed of the game and that by January he may settle in a little.

Dawson is shooting .263 from deep and is a career .363 shooter. I expect the ball to start going in. I, personally, think he has looked more playable the last couple of games and am hopeful he gets into a groove.

Unfortunately, this feels more like the '20-'21 season to me before the '21-'22 season. I think if you can get back Flory, Tiller and Rosario for '26-'27 you can probably build a really good roster around them. I think the incoming freshman class can be your depth. They will need to add a top tier PG through the Portal.

@approxinfinity Yea I feel like that was what won us the '22 championship tbh…

@BeddieKU23 said in Duke Game:

Kudos to those that watched til the end. Sounds like they gave what they got but couldn’t execute in the last 5 minutes. Foul Trouble in the front court is a major issue. The refs sucked but this is not a disciplined team when it comes to fouls.

Tiller has fouled out in both games against P4 competition. Flory has 3 or more fouls in all but 1 game so far and makes a lot of careless fouls that take him out of the game.

It sure looks like we only have 7 players if we ever get Peterson back. Elmarko and Mari are unplayable imo. Neither has developed a lick here.

Peter Danyliv was better for our guys than we thought… Big mistake from the program letting him get away from Lawrence.

@Jhawk69 said in Duke Game:

Thats why Ngala should play

Would have been unplayable tonight against this size. But generally speaking moving forward I agree he should get some run

Positives:

• Self didn’t play Elmarko much even without DP. So he sees he sucks the same way we all do.

• McDowell same

• Council and White had some really nice stretches

• Flory is a stud when he isn’t in foul trouble

Welp thats gonna do it. We don’t get DP back and it will be a very, very long season.

Elmarko play at all this half?

I do hate a moral victory but have to love the fight from these guys. I thought I would have turned the game off already. Some grit

Council, White and Flory gotta play every minute the rest of the way. And probably Tiller.

No idea who should be the 5th guy and I’m not sure it matters

@kjayhawks said in Duke Game:

@Kcmatt7 it’s debatable pending the game

Okay it’s Rosario to the bench lol

MORE OF THAT COUNCIL. Get to the rim bro. Who can stay in front of you?

@kjayhawks said in Duke Game:

Kohl with a ghostly effort that may push him Out of the lineup if DP ever returns.

Was hoping to see Council go to the bench

@Jhawk69 said in Duke Game:

Our offense will always be mid without Darryn but could be very good with him.

Just keep playing hard. The refs won’t let us win but if we outplay them without Darryn that bodes well for us.

At this point I have no hope we see him suit up again

Unfortunately folks, it’s going to get worse.

Are our guards allergic to the rim?

JUST PLAY THE GOOD PLAYERS. If they foul out late we can just deal with it.

I’m half convinced we are better off just holding the ball to a shot clock violation every possession the rest of the way to just limp into half

New game plan is just let Tre cook when Flory is out. Rest of the guards are useless on that end

Not sure we can keep doubling. But I don’t know if we can guard Boozer without fouling

Council has missed the rim more than he’s hit it I think.

Normally the bias doesn’t bother me but Jay extra Dukie tonight. Still don’t understand how they let him call games for his Alma mater.

DAWSON YOU DONT SUCK! Huge development tbh

@BeddieKU23 said in Duke Game:

Criminal that elmarko stops driving for a bad mid range every time.

And like the guy can jump. Explosive athlete. I don’t get it

Love the current game plan. Crazy fast pace of play rn

Someone Step up.

Still annoyed with another season with this stupid shit. Can’t we just have a season without some dumb drama?

@kjayhawks said in Princeton:

Ngala seems to be a better player than Mari and Elmarko at this point wish he would get a few more minutes.

Besides physical attributes my only complaint with him is he doesn’t just play a role. If he would only shoot wide open threes, iniate the offense when necessary and otherwise pass the ball basically the rest of the time there would definitely be a role for him