There’s at least one bright side to DPs issues, the emergence of ElMarko Jackson. He’s gone from looking almost unplayable at the start of the season to be a fantastic sixth man. He’d be starting for most teams, i think. Consider the numbers from OK state game. DP scores 23, Jackson subs for him and adds 14 more, 37 points out of the scoring guard position. Also with Jackson you get a guy who’s likely a better defender than DP, and maybe a better assist guy. Good to know that if DP can only go 20 minutes, we got a guy off the bench who can give us another solid 20. And Mario can have a great game here and there, but he seems to streaky to be as reliable as Jackson.

ElMarko was a bulldog on defense, especially at the end of the game. Deflections, big steal, generally creating havoc. With other guys scoring like they were he put his efforts where they were most needed. I thought it was by far the best he’s looked all year.

Great stories. Appreciate your posts!

I think Melvin is also a piece of that joy. He seems to always be having such a good time. His joy is infectious. He may be that rare transfer who makes it on to my favorite Jayhawks list.

Although clearly not ready yet, I’m looking forward to seeing Samis Calderon down the road. The athleticism is surely there once he learns how to use it.

@DanR
Front of the thigh.

I thought his minute limit would be more like 20, especially after I heard he’d been ill. Still had some great moments.

Jamari’s comfort level seems to be growing rapidly. Fewer bad passes, more good passes, and shooting with confidence when open. Quality 6th man.

@BShark I got an “invalid user name” respond when i tried to log in (Immunohawk). System would not let me make a small change so i went to a new user name.