Yeah I can see that. Forgot about Releford. Seems like McCullar is longer and has a little more ability to get steals and blocks.

McCullar is crafty as **** and gets really weird steals and shit that are huge. Plus he is a really ****ing good rebounder. There is an argument to be made that McCullars rebounding is the reason the small lineup could work. I’m so damn glad he’s back.

But if I need to lock a guy up, Releford is my guy. I fully admit I’m an irrational Releford homer, but godDAMN I loved watching that dude work.

From last season's thread. McCullar ended up at 5.3 DBPM, so he's right in the middle (and only behind Chalmers/Robinson for guard/wing defenders).

The more I think about it, I’d probably go:

Chalmers
Garrett
McCullar
Withey
Embiid

Robinson was great, but McCullar is just so big, versatile, and physical. Bigger guards could absolutely give Russell some problems, so I’d sacrifice some quick hands and long arms for size and versatility.

time for title number 8

If you’re looking for somebody to lock down the opposing team’s best player, I’m going with Garrett.

Releford is the guy I'm surprised isn't higher on the DBPM list. I remember him just making dudes vanish.

Releford was long enough, and seems to my memory to be quicker and definitely stronger.

What? Are you trolling?

McCullar got abused that 2H vs Arky freshman including the last foul that lost it

Do you have Kev's stats for his previous year at Tech?

4.5 DBPM. Was 4.4, 4.8 and 4.5 DBPM in his three years at Tech.

That was more of a rugby-like foul fest than a basketball game (by Arkansas' design). Hard to take much of anything from it.

And a foul fest where they were calling ridiculous fouls on our guys on little to no contact and letting a ton of contact go at other times.

Fouls:

Arky 25
KU 23


FT:

Arky 26
KU 25

Correct, a ridiculous number of fouls.

Not sure what this establishes other than that there was a ridiculous number of fouls called on both teams (which greatly favored Arkansas considering our lack of depth) and that the refs tried to even the calls up as usual (which again greatly favored Arkansas considering they are the far more physical and foul prone team).

Right, a foul fest that a decent team of officials cleans up early, instead it was a random and stupid display of shitty officiating.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Twice before the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jayhawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jayhawks</a> have BEGUN the season with two 1,000 point scorers on the team.<br><br>&#39;03 Collison (1,395) &amp; Hinrich (1,112)<br>&#39;05 Langford (1,408) &amp; Simien (1,065)<br><br>&#39;23-&#39;24 will be the first time <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KUbball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KUbball</a> enters w/ THREE 1,000 point scorers (Dickinson, Timberlake &amp; McCullar)</p>&mdash; Creighton Coover (@kucr8ton) <a href="https://twitter.com/kucr8ton/status/1662488552108703744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I think KU fans are sleeping on Timberlake. Yes he played for Towson but he had to score or they were gonna lose. He was constantly the focus of the offense and he was still very efficient.

Lfg

As sure as the sun rises in the east the Kansas Jayhawks are gonna be a great basketball team!

LFG indeed!!

Chris Johnson decommits. No real surprise.

Kind of a surprise to me. I thought the roster was set.

Mentally weak.

That was going around before the transfer portal stuff. Several reports of him being a hot head who needed to grow up.

Did not look like he was getting much playing time this year, so that's pretty understandable.

I'd still go after another big if we're gonna use another scholarship.

Harris, Morris, Elmarko, Timberlake, McCullar, Adams.

Pretty great group of 6 perimeter players. And I assume McDowell won’t see much time. Johnson would’ve been in the same boat, but maybe McDowell sees the long game better.

Another big would be nice. Defensive big preferably.

Roberts: “Coach I got some bad news.”

Self: “my cholesterol?”

Roberts; “no. Chris Johnson decommitted”

Self: “Who?”

Kansas Men’s Basketball 2023-24 Schedule (Home games in ALL CAPS)
Nov. 1 (Wed.) – FORT HAYS STATE (EXHIBITION)
Nov. 6 (Mon.) – NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL
Nov. 10 (Fri.) – MANHATTAN COLLEGE
Nov. 14 (Tues.) – vs. Kentucky (Champions Classic, Chicago)
Nov. 20-22 (Mon.-Wed.) – Maui Jim Maui Invitational (Lahaina, Hawaii – Kansas, Chaminade, Gonzaga, Marquette, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA)
Nov. 28 (Tues.) – EASTERN ILLINOIS
Dec. 1 (Fri.) – CONNECTICUT (Big EAST-Big 12 Battle)
Dec. 5 (Tues.) – KANSAS CITY
Dec. 9 (Sat.) – MISSOURI
Dec. 16 (Sat.) – at Indiana
Dec. 22 (Fri.) – YALE

https://kuathletics.com/kansas-honor...3-24-schedule/

That MAUI field is LOADED

That it is!

A game vs Wichita St in KC was added too. Didn’t expect that.

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Scraping the bottom of the barrel for opponents.

I'm gonna talk out of my ass but guess that one of our NIL boosters benefits from local matchups/this is now seen as a way to local support through the NIL.

We're up against Mizzou, UMKC and Wichita State. Bill always said we'd only schedule local matchups if it benefitted us, which makes me think something's changed in the calculus.

Chaminade! Go Silverswords! (It’s a plant.)

Sounds like Self’s got a plan for the last scholarship. Who’s it going to be?

Bo Aldridge retweeted this:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">KU HOOPS HEARING 🚨<br><br>Hearing <a href="https://twitter.com/Ketraleus_1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ketraleus_1</a> took an unofficial visit to KU today and is planning on coming back to KU tomorrow.<br><br>He&#39;s currently in the 2024 class, but could reclassify to 2023. Hearing it&#39;s being discussed. <br><br>KU is his dream school. He lives 15 minutes away <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KUbball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KUbball</a></p>&mdash; Mike Vernon (@M_Vernon) <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Vernon/status/1666215258074255360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yeah this kid has now said he's going to reclassify to 2023 and would go to KU if they offered. He's on a unofficial visit right now. He's a Jayhawk. Obviously he's not a high profile recruit - believe hes around 200 to 250 but we had some good luck with local kids that really wanted to be here in Ochai, Braun and DaJuan.

Colorad & Arizona moving to Big 12?

Yeah now our Jayhawks are going to start playing games in Mexico

I'm still not seeing the value with a top ten pick (but I wish him the best).

Although Christian Braun was flashing more than I might have guessed. So maybe I'll be surprised.

I think Dick could be really good in the NBA. With better spacing and less attention from defenses, he should get plenty of open shots. And those are almost automatic.

Vamos!

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https://kuathletics.com/sports/mbball/schedule/

So we’re gonna send Dallas a Dick pick ?

So, I haven't been paying much attention to the NBA Finals. Just saw this tweet on Christian Braun.

https://twitter.com/KUHoops/status/1...336713216?s=20

First Western Conference rookie to score 15+ in a Finals game since 1994. :eek:

https://kuathletics.com/kansas-and-h...exico-in-2024/

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🏀 Kansas and Houston Men’s & Women's Basketball to Tip Off Big 12 Mexico in 2024
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IRVING, Texas – Today, the Big 12 Conference announced the launch of Big 12 Mexico, the Conference’s first international extension that will see Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball games held in Mexico with the Kansas Jayhawks being at the forefront of the innovative initiative.

Big 12 Mexico’s first contest will be a men’s and women’s basketball matchup between Kansas and Houston, held in Mexico City at Arena CDMX in 2024. Following the launch of Big 12 basketball in Mexico, Big 12 women’s soccer and baseball will participate in exhibitions against clubs from the region.

Additionally, the Big 12 will explore establishing a football bowl game in Monterrey, starting in 2026. This would be the first bowl game ever held in Mexico.

“Mexico is a natural extension to the Big 12 footprint, and I’m thrilled to introduce Big 12 Mexico as the Conference’s first-ever international presence,” said Commissioner Brett Yormark. “Through Big 12 Mexico, our student-athletes will have the opportunity to compete in an international setting, and our Conference will have the chance to showcase our brand across Mexico.”

Kansas Men’s and Women’s Basketball will travel to Mexico City in December of 2024 to participate in their respective matchups against Houston.

"Behind Commissioner (Brett) Yormark, the Big 12 is doing a lot to expand the conference brand, and one way they are doing this is by playing a game in Mexico City. Kelvin (Sampson) has built Houston back to a national power and this should be a great matchup. We’re excited to play a game in Mexico City and represent the Big 12."

KANSAS MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH BILL SELF
"Basketball is a global game and I commend Commissioner Yormark and the Big 12 for expanding the league’s reach into Mexico. We look forward to the challenge of competing against Houston and playing the game in Mexico City. This will provide great exposure for our program and our conference."

KANSAS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH BRANDON SCHNEIDER
Leading up to the launch of Big 12 Mexico and throughout 2023, Fox and ESPN will help seed the Big 12 product across Mexico and Spanish-speaking communities through ESPN Deportes (U.S – based), ESPN Mexico (Mexico – based) and Fox Deportes (U.S. – based) channels, which will air select Big 12 football and basketball games. Additionally, the Big 12 will look to secure for the first time Spanish radio broadcasts for Big 12 Football and Basketball Championships in 2023-24 and beyond, and will implement a robust Mexico digital strategy.

The Big 12 Conference will team up with Mexico City-based live entertainment agency Zignia as a co-promotional partner. Zignia will support with marketing and sales of Big 12 Mexico events, as well as provide the Conference with their depth of resources. Additionally, On Location, an Endeavor-owned company, will assist with all school travel and VIP packages, while Endeavor will assist the Conference in all facets of its international digital strategy. The Big 12 Business Advisory Board will also continue to provide key insights and counsel as the Conference grows its presence in Mexico.

Beyond hosting Conference games across multiple sports, Big 12 Mexico will see the Conference execute a variety of community outreach programming, commercial partnerships, merchandise and activations. This includes the Conference partnering with notable musicians and artists and launching an influencer marketing campaign in the region.

Five current and future Big 12 Conference campuses – Baylor, Houston, TCU, Texas and Texas Tech – are located less than 400 miles away from Mexico, while the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University have campus extensions in Mexico. Mexico City – the largest city in North America with a greater area population of over 22 million – has played host to MLB, NBA, NFL, and is home to the G League’s Capitanes de Ciudad de México.

Get the oxygen masks out for a tough conference matchup against Houston

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Kansas basketball has landed a commitment from Cal State Northridge transfer Chris Carter, per his former grassroots coach Cory DeSanti. It&#39;s the same program as Marcus Adams Jr.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KUbball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KUbball</a><br><br>The 6-4 guard redshirted last season. <br><br>Profile: <a href="https://t.co/G9XR2a2xif">https://t.co/G9XR2a2xif</a> <a href="https://t.co/sqJzYwQJHI">pic.twitter.com/sqJzYwQJHI</a></p>&mdash; Michael Swain (@MSwain247) <a href="https://twitter.com/MSwain247/status/1667715625219764224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Should add that in a subsequent tweet it says that he's gonna be a walk-on.

Would have been pretty underwhelming if he were on scholarship. But as a walk-on, I think it’s a good move. Good athlete with solid shooting ability. He might develop into a legit player.

Would have been pretty underwhelming if he were on scholarship. But as a walk-on, I think it’s a good move. Good athlete with solid shooting ability. He might develop into a legit player.

Would have been pretty underwhelming if he were on scholarship. But as a walk-on, I think it’s a good move. Good athlete with solid shooting ability. He might develop into a legit player.

Would have been pretty underwhelming if he were on scholarship. But as a walk-on, I think it’s a good move. Good athlete with solid shooting ability. He might develop into a legit player.

Would have been pretty underwhelming if he were on scholarship. But as a walk-on, I think it’s a good move. Good athlete with solid shooting ability. He might develop into a legit player.

****in A….

Hello.....hello.....hello

Would have been pretty underwhelming if he were on scholarship. But as a walk-on, I think it’s a good move. Good athlete with solid shooting ability. He might develop into a legit player.

Bearcat, is Black Op ever going to be unbanned? I know you’re not his biggest fan, but he’s entertaining.

You left out my 4th post. I think I made some solid points in that one.

If he could keep the bullshit to one "NFL is rigged" thread, I don't think people would mind nearly as much, but we've tried keeping it to one or two threads and it didn't matter... and even beyond the constant rigged talk, a good percentage of posts are 1984 politics and reeruned superiority complex. So, it's doubtful given his only motivation is centering every conversation around his issues.

He was entertaining for a bit, but if you've seen a few of his posts, you've seen them all.

Are these just unflattering pics? Or…

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">he’s home‼️ <a href="https://t.co/2lyN47gU8Y">pic.twitter.com/2lyN47gU8Y</a></p>&mdash; Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/KUHoops/status/1668056706771763200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I appreciated his posts. It’s nice to hear different perspectives. I get what you’re saying but he was way less annoying than some who still have their privileges today!

Who is he?

Marcus Adams Jr

How so? I don't see anything wrong with them.

I think this dude's being way underrated, btw...

I tried going down rabbit* holes on multiple occasions about how the NFL would rig games, or just a deeper dive conversation of the games that would be blatantly obvious as opposed to thinking every single game is rigged after the fact... and it always ended the same, with him shutting down and being a child about it by saying "I'm not telling you" or "go figure it out yourself".

It seemed really pointless after a while, with him wanting to steer every conversation into his bullshit, yet if you actually did engage in a thought provoking way, there was nothing under the hood... just this fake bravado/arrogance that the NFL runs exactly the way he says (always after the fact) and we're all idiots for not bowing down to his hindsight.

And that's kind of the sad part, I guess... it's not so much taboo and has zero place on this forum (especially given the complete lack of accountability for some of the worst calls and officiated games), but when those most vocal about it act in such a shit way, it's really just spamming the board after a while and not adding any value at all. Hell, just look at this year, you don't see any of them around telling us how wrong they were about neutral fields, Hamlin, etc... and that's after browbeating people over how their opinions are fact and we're just Neanderthals thinking the NFL isn't WWE (and I wish that was an exaggeration).


*auto-correct wanted me to change rabbit hole to rabblerouser hole LMAO

He looks heavy in those pics. It’s probably just the big hoody though.

I also think he’s severely underrated. I won’t be surprised if he’s a Jalen Wilson-level player by the time he’s done here.

Yeah, I'm seeing a lot of comments about it now, but I think it's the hoodie. Although his face does look puffy.

I've actually read that he was in the best shape he's ever been recently. Looks pretty lean in the last pic.

He might just have a baby face too.

Devontae Graham and Aaron Miles, for instance, looked like little kids when they got onto campus.

If he is out of shape, Bill’s infamous Boot Camp will fix that.

Has KU signed DeAndre Hopkins

I'm guessing Braun isn't second guessing his decision to go pro

Agreed. And again, Buehler445 sucks at projecting NBA talent. But I was really rooting for Braun hard. Super happy for him.

Even if they made him carry a frozen backpack.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwxbveYW...jpg&name=small

He looks like he would be in that movie