We need to change his initials from DP to DNP

If we win I will be psyched. If we lose without DP I will blame not having DP. If we lose with DP I will blame the short-term chemistry issues of working him back into the lineup. Either we win or I have an excuse!

Here are the takeaways.

Positives:

1. It was nice to be on the other side of an epic meltdown after the Houston and Baylor "games" last year.

2. DP played 32 minutes.

3. DP was clutch at the end of regulation.

4. We showed that, when we play with heart, we can be a very good team (though I guess we already knew that).

Negatives:

1. This result was more of a TCU choke than a KU victory, though there were elements of both

2. We played with absolutely no effort for an unacceptably long time

3. DP is still cramping

At this point I think it is best to just assume he is done for the year. That way we are prepared for it and if he does come back it will be a pleasant surprise.

Jamari is playing such good defense. He has been a very pleasant surprise.

I wouldn't have a problem with Sunflower State solidarity but the thing is, its a 2-way street. K-State needs to be classier as a program and as a fanbase. Their players need to not attack our players and their band needs to not arrange displays of our mascots performing sex acts.

Bill Self said on his radio interview with Greg Gurley (and I'm paraphrasing), DP had a minute restriction of 27 minutes, we played him too much in the first half so we limited him a lot in the second, he wasn't worried about his hamstring but was worried about him being sick.

NC State's strategy of not guarding Melvin early backfired. They allowed him to make a couple open ones and shoot with confidence. Once the Wolfpack abandoned that strategy Melvin was playing confidently and that was the difference in the game.

Down goes misery

I just want to shoutout to Jamari again. With the game on the line with 30 seconds to go he drove to the basket and drew contact. It went uncalled, but that doesn't mean he doesn't deserve credit for the clutch play he made.

Can anyone who knows more about the portal than I do tell me how to feel about our additions so far?

While I do enjoy creeping closer to Kentucky in all time wins, I do not enjoy misery ever winning any games ever.

@wissox83 No. We set 2 records for dumbest 6 seconds against Houston last year. Maybe TCU can have 3rd place

I don't think Elmarko should be the full time starter but starting him over Tiller for a game or two might be the wakeup call Tiller needs

Here are the takeaways.

Positives:

1. It was nice to be on the other side of an epic meltdown after the Houston and Baylor "games" last year.

2. DP played 32 minutes.

3. DP was clutch at the end of regulation.

4. We showed that, when we play with heart, we can be a very good team (though I guess we already knew that).

Negatives:

1. This result was more of a TCU choke than a KU victory, though there were elements of both

2. We played with absolutely no effort for an unacceptably long time

3. DP is still cramping

We started playing with heart with about 7 minutes to go. It made a huge difference

Jesus Christ

We need to upgrade over Flory and Tiller. No post scoring, defense, or rebounding.

This is why playing with heart matters.

Will these players be great? Maybe. Will they suck? Again, maybe. Too early to say. I just hope we are upgrading our athleticism, especially in the trenches.