@approxinfinity said in You know it's a big day:
The arguments here have all been good.
https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/info/rookie_scale
/end argument
@approxinfinity said in You know it's a big day:
The arguments here have all been good.
https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/info/rookie_scale
/end argument
@BeddieKU23 Not always starting for bad teams is telling but as long as Kugel gets here we are talking about the 9th guy. Insane depth in the portal era.
@BeddieKU23 About as good a player as you could hope to find for the role we are offering. Partially because he’s a bit of a head case. Not a guy you’d want to truly rely on but good enough to steal some games as a depth piece.
@DanR said in You know it's a big day:
I think Furphy will be extremely successful in the NBA. He was smart, mature, serious and focused in all the post game interviews. Instinctively, he has to be one of the best freshmen pro prospects in a long damn time other than the obvious 1 and dones. I’ll check back here in 3 years and see if I’m right.
I completely agree. Plus he fits what they are looking for. I won’t be surprised if he gets drafted in the front half of the first round.
Jordan Ivy-Curry zoom call tomorrow. Perhaps a visit next week.
@Crimsonorblue22 I don’t want to get into it. Not a big fan of the writer. He did the same thing with Gradey Dick. I’ve talked to some other writers about him. Things best not repeated.
@Crimsonorblue22 Not a fan of the article, though I probably shouldn’t say much more. Don’t want to be too mean.
If he comes back, it’d be a miracle.
Do we think Bill is able to add 3 wings in the portal if Furphy comes back? Writing is on the wall.
@approxinfinity said in Transfer Rumblings:
Anything new happening?
Not really. Small to WVU expected.
KU looking at Jaxson Robinson and Jordan Ivy-Curry.
We need to get out of today, with no transfers out.
@dylans drove around a bit, lots of big limbs down. A couple decent size trees snapped. Some roof damage here and there (not for me, I got a new roof like 7 years ago).
@Crimsonorblue22 said in Tornados:
@BShark https://x.com/reedtimmerusa/status/1785458301062336619?s=12
Yes this was very close me to. Got pretty hairy for a moment. Wind was insane and had a moment where I thought hail/wind might break my windows.
@FarmerJayhawk said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Arthur Kaluma into the portal #Tangmentum
#CrazyFaith
More again tonight. Pretty close to me. Think one touched down northwest of Topeka. Woof.
@FarmerJayhawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
@benshawks08 (because he’s not that good)
Yep. Doesn’t offer much other than shooting. There is a role for him but it’s like 8th, maybe 7th man.
@dylans said in Transfer Rumblings:
JT Toppin is intriguing, but the 4 sounds locked down.
I try not to think about it…
@benshawks08 said in Transfer Rumblings:
Ok on Jaxson Robinson, how does a guy go from 68% from the FT line to 91% in one year?
Sample size. 68% was on 25 attempts. He is a good shooter.
@BeddieKU23 Supposedly he’s locked in. Sources that were honest about him before said they have never seen him so motivated. Hopefully it holds, he’s always had talent.
I will not gas up Zach Clemence I will not gas up Zach Clemence I will not gas up Zach Clemence I will not gas up Zach Clemence I will not gas up Zach Clemence I will not gas up Zach Clemence.
You really can’t honestly make the Bill squandering top rosters argument in the last several years. In part due to the FBI/NCAA stuff. Sure 2011 and 2016 were bad breaks, it happens.
To win a title you need NBA talent and a bit of luck too.
@rcjhdraft said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark is the mystery wing a real guy? Give me miles Kelly lol
I will report the name as soon as I have it.
@approxinfinity said in Transfer Rumblings:
@BShark eh?
Bill is not done. Might see another REAL guy commit this week.
Options are Jaxson Robinson and mystery wing (I’m trying my best to get this second name).
@approxinfinity said in Transfer Rumblings:
And… Cal’s one championship was beating Bill by 6 points with a loaded roster and KU coming back. We just ran out of time that game. Guess Cal got a lucky draw to face Kansas!
Bill Self with Teahan playing 21 mpg and a couple of non-NBA pros vs Calipari with a hall of famer (not joking) and 4 more guys that lasted 6+ real years in the NBA.
Zero doubt who the better coach is.
@Woodrow The dumbest comment I’ve read in years frankly. Just look at how many are still in the NBA. It’s not close. Cal has unreal talent constantly.
@MR11 said in Transfer Rumblings:
Don’t mean to interrupt the shitting on kuballin, but was wondering if anyone had a program vibes update on if Kugel’s transfer will get worked out?
He needs to get about 6 credits sorted out. There is optimism around the situation.
@mayjay said in Transfer Rumblings:
@Jhawk69 One of the Morris twins made up for it with 8 TOs. Just remember, the Gospel of HEM is holy writ that it was Self’s fault because he played Brady instead of better players (who no doubt would have improved our 9% 3pt avg and overall <36% FG avg).
kuballin’ is an accolyte of the Dark Lord…or maybe a reincarnation.
The Saruman to HEM’s Sauron.
@CasterTroy His dad is the one saying that, and have you seen that guy? I’m not going to question him hahahaha.
Maybe more of an indictment on college basketball but last year’s defense finished 20th on KP. I would agree it had clear problems.
For more on the Griffen situation consider Dalton Knecht. Different player obviously but graded out as a horrible defender at Northern Colorado. ended up being an okay defender on an elite defensive team in Tennessee. Obviously a lot of variables, especially considering how bad Hunter is on D but still something to think about.
I’m probably agreeing with @kuballin10 here but I’d much rather have offensive talent for Self to figure out the defense with than the other way around. The end of shot clock stuff was SO BRUTAL last year because we had no creators.
Griffen will be okay defensively but it will take time. Alabama didn’t even try to play defense but Griffen has the physical tools to do so. I trust Self to get it out of him.
A lot less hope for Zeke and Storr on that end.
Overall defense and rebounding are concerns as of right now.
@TYOHawk said in Transfer Rumblings:
If Kugel makes it to campus…this will be our most athletic roster in years and that truly excites me.
Lob city Jayhawks
@BeddieKU23 Going to be very hard to find someone close to Kugel that will be okay with being the 7th guy I feel.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Miles Kelly from Georgia Tech in. Ideal wing.
If KU wasn’t loaded up, I’d say they should take a look there.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Swain has mentioned an unnamed player could be in play for the 13th spot. He can’t share it yet but it also may be the name in the other thread. It’s not a “flashy name” but “could help down the line”. Stay tuned.
Always read Transfer Rumblings.
Watching sports with the intention to get angry about it is so weird to me.
@approxinfinity It helps KU get future players. Definitely a good thing overall.
@dylans The goal for all these guys is to go pro and use college programs as a vehicle for that but I do get your perspective on it.
@wissox said in You know it's a big day:
@FarmerJayhawk LOL, I guess Fran blocked me, couldn’t read it!
In mid February I said to @KUHoops Bill Self, “You’re not going through this again, are you?” He said, “Nope.” @Big12Conference
@bskeet said in You know it's a big day:
Aw, shucks.
He would have been great as a sophomore. What a pickup though in, what was it, July? Just amazing. Hope he does well in the league.
An incredible success story. I remember one basketball guy saying it was a reach for KU and Furphy was maybe a midmajor talent.
@BeddieKU23 said in Transfer Rumblings:
old acquaintance
For those that aren’t deep in the recruiting mire, as a JR in HS it was a KU/Baylor battle then he…didn’t develop as people hoped. Ended up at Vandy, transferred down to Rice and wasn’t great there either. Relationship builder for KU to take him at this point.
@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Portal Madness Thread:
Watch he will be a savant there on d. Just watch lol
Will be very interesting. Brea and Liam don’t exactly “slide”.