It's hard to know how good self is because he had so many McDonald's all Americans bought and paid for
DeSousa Out This year and next
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Kansas has plenty of depth. Most teams that lose the caliber of players we have for the number of games we have would be cellar dwellars. What was Iowa State's record in their injury filled season last year? No one has the depth to stay in the Top 5 nationally and easily atop a hard conference after losing 2 key players for the season. KU is down but it's only down relative to their normal elite level. They're still very capable.
KU's depth still has them in the mix for the Big 12 title and ranked.
Lol you spent all off season on here saying this would be the deepest and most talented Bill Self team of all time
And their depth is why they are surviving both Dok and DeSousa being out for the year without having a lost season like ISU had last year.
As for talent, Kansas needed Grimes to be better than this at this point. He is in his own head and struggling but is starting to come around. He is shooting 48% from 3 in his last 7 games. He's a below average defender as most freshmen are but at least he's finding the range lately. Would be nice if he would figure out how to get 5 threes a game up rather than 2-3.
The biggest thing I didn't take into account was the impact of how careless and stupid Vick is. The freshmen defer to him too much because he's a senior but Vick really isn't mentally capable to handle that. Hopefully Dotson and Agbaji say screw it and just take over the leadership rols on the team. That transfer has started; hopefully it's not too late.
I am a firm believer in the theory that a team takes on the mentality of their leader. Vick is sloppy and careless and KU has been the same on the road. He isn't gonna change so KU needs to force a change to a different leader or deal with the consequences.
Late to the party here...
But is DeSousa somebody who could just say "screw it" and go pro instead of waiting around for his persona non grata status to lift in college? Never play for the Jayhawks?
But is DeSousa somebody who could just say "screw it" and go pro instead of waiting around for his persona non grata status to lift in college? Never play for the Jayhawks?
I think I was on the Charlie Moore sucks bandwagon pretty early and woof on KJ Lawson. I don't know how you could argue this has been Self's worst year of coaching in Lawrence
I think he could easily get a contract in Europe or Australia or someplace like that. Or perhaps sign with a G League team. In fact, I am guessing that is what he does after the appeal is over. Similar to the Miami kid.
Thank you.
He is already losing a season, though, so does that not make him draft eligible?
Is he not good enough to warrant a serious consideration by the NBA beyond a second-round pick? So his likely fate, if he bails on Kansas, is as you said, looking for a relatively lucrative overseas contract or trying to play his way up from the D-League?
Every person who pays attention to basketball would laugh in your face if you told them you though Self was only a good coach because of his provided talent. Comically lazy take. He is a fantastic teacher of the game as well as an excellent x's and o's coach. There probably less than 5 coaches, pro or college, better at calling plays out of a tumeout or stoppage, than Self.
Claiming otherwise just tags you as having no knowledge of what you're actually watching.
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Yeah, he is draft eligible. I am guessing if he declared there is a chance he could be a late round pick based on if he has some good workouts with teams. I read somewhere that he got some offers from some overseas teams already.
Okay. Thanks. Sounds like the guy never plays for Kansas.
Waiting another whole season of dead air is a lot to give up for the young man.
That is what I assume will happen as well if his primary concern is basketball. If he wants to stay in school and pursue his degree and play his last season, KU is allowed to continue to keep him on a basketball scholarship.
No idea where his head is at or what his priorities are. Like most kids his age, I doubt he knows what he wants to do, either.
Can you read? Who said only?
The statement was "it's hard to know."
Next time try not lying.
You are so delusional!! You saying that KU is not doing anything wrong is comical. Any college sports program will always be the core of any type of wrong doing issue. Just blaming it on a "handler", assistant coach, etc. is total absurd. Your denial of this is just like that of anyone with any type of sickness that they can't admit to. Admitting KU basketball is in the wrong here is the first step of your recovery program. When it does come out, fellow CF'ers will be on you like vultures. Be prepared!
He turned 20 last October so he was already eligible for last year's draft. No idea what his draft chances are. Not a 1st rounder with his small body of work so he would be a G-League/Europe guy most likely.
It will be interesting to see what KU looks like next year because there is a chance they could lose Azubuike and Lawson as well. There is always the chance Grimes leaves too. I think ESPN still has him as a top 50 prospect. So if he doesn't mind being a second rounder he could go.
