Shooting is going to be an issue for the starting lineup.

We could use Gradey, although he's 2 for 10 right now in the other game I'm watching.

I don’t think this McCullar shooting will last, but he’ll be first team all conference if he shoots the 3 in the high 30% range

Once Furphy and Timberlake settle in, we’ll be fine from 3

Does Timberlake make actual shots?

Was wondering the same thing

“Hunter Dickinson will get after some balls.”

“He likes beasting guys.”

C’mon announcers.

A little bit to be desired after that one. Offense looked stale. Lack of shot making apparent

I’m not too worried about it.

Timberlake going 1-5 isn’t what he’s been. He’s a career 38% 3 point shooter and he’s been 40+ the last two years. Furphy was 0-2 and he projects as a big time shooter. He’s barely practiced, so I didn’t expect much.

Jankovich, Clemence, Evers, and Braun combined to go 1-8 from 3, so none of that matters at all. Braun is the only one who will play and it’ll just be spot duty off the bench.

If Timberlake is what he’s been and Furphy becomes what he can be, we have no worries from 3.

I feel like this isn't going to be the most athletic team or the best defensive team.

I hope we can shoot. And start recruiting some 5 stars again now that the FBI shit is over

Should be pretty damn good defensively with Harris, McCullar, Adams, and Dickinson.

I’d imagine Elmarko turns into a pretty good defender.

Maybe eventually. Watching some Fort Hays players getting to the rim with ease gave me kind of a sickly feeling.

Like we might get smoked by legit teams if they don't lock that down.

McCullar is probably the best defensive player in the country and Harris is probably the best defensive guard in the country. Dickinson is a problem defensively against any team that goes small (and teams will do that frequently against us), but they'll figure that side out with those guys.

It's early, and I may have higher expectations at this point than most years, but didn't think we looked good.

We didn't look good.

Yeah, they have the parts to be really good defensively and Self is still the coach. Defense is the least of the concerns.

The offensive continuity and outside shooting probably determine how far this team goes.

I’m sure Timberlake will come around and Furphy too. If McCullar has taken the big step forward from 3 like Agbaji or Wilson did in their last years, then we’ll be really tough to beat. I’m far more skeptical of that though.

We'll be screaming for Veach to sign JJ Redick off the street by mid January.

Announcers had a hardon for Furphy. Really my only takeaway from the game.

Game tonight vs. North Carolina Central Eagles on ESPN+

Will Timberlake make a shot in it?

It would be fun to watch if espn + actually worked

Glad I'm paying extra for this

Finally. Missed the first 7 points

It's a trash app. I guess I'm paying extra for it. I was paying for all 3 individually (Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu) and when I realized it, I bundled them all together so now I"m saving like $15 a month. But it still pisses me off that I have it.

Same. Just got the bundle.

Dickinson and McCullar are off to a good start.

Nice to see Timberlake do what he does.

Man, if we had Dickinson last year we would’ve been really tough to beat.

I think we might be alright

Still wish we had Udeh, but this team is gonna be just fine lol

KU is better than NC Central IMHO

I have the YouTube plan and it doesn't cover this game because its covering UK! 4321

It’s a long game bro. I need to see a little more.

I’ve seen enough

Need KCC to breakdown how NCCU is the greatest first game cupcake of all time.

Hunter Dickinson looks like the middle school kid that hit his growth spurt before everyone else

Not sure a 40 point lead in 19 minutes is a good measuring stick. Let's see how this one plays out.

22 makes
21 assists

LMAO LMAO LMAO

What do we even get out of this game? These guys are bottom 15 in Kenpom last year a KCC clone told me. Just overmatched. Nice for our guys to see the ball go in from the outside at least.

Some conditioning as we prep for Kentucky :shrug:

So Furphy looks like a potential difference maker. That'll help the shooting.

I think your condescending posts about Timberlake might have created another Braun or Agbaji situation.

You’ve done it again, sir.

They were 186 in KP last year and the best team in their conference, so the clone lied to you. Projected at 306 this year, though, so I presume they've lost a ton.

One can only hope.

I feel like all of the shit I talked on McCormack to my friends directly contributed to him hitting that shot in the championship game; if for no other reason than so any time I start talking about any other player they can all just go "Shut the **** up. Remember McCormack?!?!"


Assholes. LMAO

Kansas: 32 assists
NCC: 4 assists

I don’t think I’ve ever seen that stat so slanted

Our scrubs are especially bad this year. Most of them can barely dribble. We aren't even getting to 100.

If we have 12 injuries, we might be ****ed

Thats what it was, a Kenpom projection

It was 97-43 with under 4 minutes left. Ended 99-56 LMAO

That finish will hurt our Kenpom

Going to have to be better when the Manhattan Jaspers come to town on Friday. That 61-59 win over a tough Bryant (as in Kobe) team is no joke. The effort from tonight won’t be enough. We better be ready.




KCC, did I do it right?

I'll worry when it's March.

Big Dick had a good night.

KCC. Who are we supposed to obsessive hate this year?

Need to know that player you go full psycho hate one for no reason.

Yeah. Okay.

Elmarko maybe? You decide what's best.

WVU squeaked one out against Missouri State tonight. The first year of the post Huggs era might be a little rough.

Louisville was lucky to beat UMBC. How the mighty have fallen. Also, D Manning is an associate head coach there. Who knew?

MSU goes down to James Madison at home in overtime. This is why it pays to worry.

MSU went 1-20 from 3. Their starters were 0-17.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNStatsInfo</a>: The last AP top-five team to lose its season opener against an unranked opponent was ... Michigan State! Wild. Happened against Hawaii in 2005.</p>&mdash; Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffborzello/status/1721744184963469815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Despite what many college basketball coaches think, shooting is very important.

So, this no Dave Armstrong thing is going to be hard to get used to.

I hope they can find some better announcers soon, both color and analyst. Armstrong was corny, but I liked his voice, he had a great signature call, and he knew a lot about basketball and the team. And some players just aren't meant to call games.

We’re all relying on your yearly meltdown to carry us through with our Irrational hate on a player.

It’s a yearly tradition. Don’t leave us hanging.

Shit didn't realize KSU lost.

Has the shine worn off the tang already?

Doubt it. Seems like a solid coach. No clue if USC is worth a damn this year though

They have one of the top ranked freshmen this year. Most mocks have him as a top 10 pick. Isaiah Collier.

What is the YouTube plan?

And ESPN+ is a separate service. It's not ESPN. I have ESPN on my YouTube TV but ESPN+ is a separate plan.

I agree. I used to like watching KU throttle an opponent like that but any more, it is kind of boring. I'd much rather watch them play a team that is at least decent.

I thought I heard that USC is ranked.

Edit: Yep, ranked #21 in AP.

Oh well losing to a top 25 team in Vegas isn't something I'm gonna run anybody down about this early in the year.

where did he go?

Bill Self signs an amended lifetime contract, according to the school's official facebook page less than an hour ago

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Naismith Hall of Fame member Bill Self, one of just nine coaches all-time with 700-plus wins and multiple national championships, has signed an amended contract with the University of Kansas, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced today.

With 773 career wins, two national championships, 20 conference championships, 18 first-round NBA Draft picks at Kansas and four National Coach of the Year honors, Self has had unmatched success with the Jayhawks. Since the start of the 2006-07 season, Kansas has won 498 games—21 more than any other team from a Power Five conference.

“Bill Self is undoubtedly the most consistent coach in college basketball, and a restructuring of his contract terms were long overdue,” Goff said. “In an ever-changing collegiate athletics environment, our strong commitment to Coach Self positions KU basketball to maintain and enhance its status as the most storied program in the country. Over his 20 years at KU, our men’s basketball program has been a primary source of positive alumni engagement, strong university enrollment, and revenue that has helped fund all other Kansas Athletics programs and invest in all 500 student-athletes every year. With him and his staff at the helm of our basketball program, the future of Kansas Athletics has never been brighter.”

Self’s tenure at Kansas has been one of the most dominant in college basketball history. He has posted a .811 winning percentage with the Jayhawks and led the program to 13-straight Big 12 Conference championships, tying an NCAA record. Self’s 566 wins since coming to Kansas also lead all active Power 5 coaches.

Consistency has been a hallmark of Self’s tenure at Kansas. Since Self’s arrival, the Jayhawks have been a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament 10 times. Self coached teams have also been a top-four seed in every NCAA Tournament since 2000-2001.

“I am very appreciative to Chancellor (Douglas) Girod, Travis Goff and the entire KU leadership team for their continued belief and confidence in me and my staff to lead this storied program,” Self said. “I know the Chancellor and Travis are as excited as I am about the future of Kansas Basketball. There has never been a better time to be a part of our athletic department and this program. My family and I are so proud to be at this university, and I am looking forward to many more seasons representing the most passionate fan base in the country.



“There’s no place like Kansas.”

Self’s success has continued off the court as well. The men’s basketball program has posted seven consecutive term GPAs over 3.0 and set a program-record 3.29 GPA in the fall of 2022. The program has also achieved a perfect single-year APR score of 1000 six straight years and in 15 of the past 19 years.

“For more than 20 years, Coach Self has embodied the spirit and tradition of the University of Kansas, leading our men’s basketball program to unprecedented success on the court while also enhancing our entire institution,” Girod said. “We feel he’s the best coach in the country and he cares deeply about this place. We are thrilled that he will be a Jayhawk for the rest of his career.”

Is it too early to sign the ghost of Bill Self to an eternity-time contract??

Avoided probation and a post season ban baby

He can dodge bullets baby

He retired

46 fouls with 5 minutes to go in this Auburn/Baylor game.

Disgusting stuff.

:facepalm:

The NBAfication of CBB continues