Will update as people declare for the draft/transfer/commit
ROSTER:
Spoiler!
RETURNING PLAYERS
G Legerald Vick - Sr
G Marcus Garrett - Soph
F Udoka Azubuike - Jr.
F Mitch Lightfoot - Jr.
F Silvio De Sousa - Soph.
NOW ELIGIBLE TO PLAY:
G Charlie Moore - RS Soph.
F KJ Lawson - RS Jr.
2017 AAC Newcomer of the Year
F Dedric Lawson - RS Jr.
INCOMING PLAYERS:
SG Quentin Grimes
6'4" - 204 LB
Five star, ESPN 8th best player
PG Devon Dotson
6'2" - 175lb
5 star, ESPN 24th best player
C DAVID MCCORMACK
6'10" - 255 lb
4 star - ESPN 28th best player
SG OCHAI AGBAJI
6'4" - 200 LBS
3 STAR RIVALS, NO ESPN RANKING
HERE IS THE GROUP AS A WHOLE:
BYE BYE
Spoiler!
Devonte Graham - Get a clean jersey for hanging
Sviatoslav Mikhailiuk - off to the great corner three in the sky
Malik Newman - Don't forget your 80 pound balls, and thanks for the banner
Sam Cunliffe - dat sister ass tho
Honorable mention: Clay Young - you actually got minutes this year? WTF
BIG 12 FIRST ROUND
MAR 13 (WED) TBA VS TBA
KANSAS CITY, MO. SPRINT CENTER
BIG 12 QUARTERFINAL
MAR 14 (THU) TBA VS TBA
KANSAS CITY, MO. SPRINT CENTER
BIG 12 SEMIFINAL
MAR 15 (FRI) TBA VS TBA
KANSAS CITY, MO. SPRINT CENTER
BIG 12 FINAL
MAR 16 (SAT) TBA VS TBA
KANSAS CITY, MO. SPRINT CENTER
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP:
Spoiler!
FIRST ROUND
MAR 21 (THU) MAR 22 (FRI) CBS / TURNER VS TBA CAA
HARTFORD, CONN. / SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / DES MOINES, IOWA / JACKSONVILLE, FLA. / TULSA, OKLA. / COLUMBUS, OHIO / COLUMBIA, S.C. / SEATTLE, WASH.
NCAA SECOND ROUND
MAR 23 (SAT) MAR 24 (SUN) CBS / TURNER VS TBA
HARTFORD, CONN. / SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / DES MOINES, IOWA / JACKSONVILLE, FLA. / TULSA, OKLA. / COLUMBUS, OHIO / COLUMBIA, S.C. / SEATTLE, WASH.
NCAA SWEET SIXTEEN MAR 28 (THU) MAR 29 (FRI) CBS / TURNER VS TBA
LOUISVILLE, KY. / ANAHEIM, CALIF. / WASHINGTON, D.C. / KANSAS CITY, MO.
NCAA ELITE EIGHT
MAR 30 (SAT) MAR 31 (SUN) CBS / TURNER VS TBA
LOUISVILLE, KY. / ANAHEIM, CALIF. / WASHINGTON, D.C. / KANSAS CITY, MO.
NCAA FINAL FOUR
APR 6 (SAT) TBA CBS VS TBA
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
NCAA FINAL
APR 8 (MON) TBA CBS VS TBA
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
Originally Posted by Lzen:
Dok returning is great news! As for his weaknesses, I would bet that he improves in those areas partly due to having depth now. He will be able to take more chances plus he will have learned how to play smarter. Keep in mind that last year was essentially his freshman season. I mean, yeah, he did play for a little while in the non con of his true freshman season but he got injured. I also expect the coaching staff to do a lot of work in the off season on his FT form.
Yeah he played tentative at times due to not having a high caliber replacement if he got into foul trouble. That wont be an issue next year. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
Maybe. He has a 7'6'' wingspan and isn't a great shot blocker. And is a bad rebounder. I have no idea how that is even possible with his body. He plays more like a crafty unathletic center most of the time. He really has a decent array of moves down there. Then you see him throw down some thunderous dunks and are like, alright, this guy has the talent.
13 points 7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 77%..... [Reply]
Originally Posted by TambaBerry:
13 points 7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 77%.....
Yeah exactly. 7 rebounds with a 7'7'' wingspan. That is very weak. Especially with the thought that he had to play some what tentative meaning he probably was told to not go after as many shots to block or pick up fouls since we didn't have a quality replacement. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TambaBerry:
no, its because he is still raw and next years draft is a lot weaker at his position.
Doke is never going to have a midrange game. He just needs to show NBA Scouts he can rebound BETTER and make 55-60% of his FTs. But your point is valid. I think that is in his mind too, he'll have a better opportunity next year without the Aytons, Bagleys, and Bambas of the world. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
Doke is never going to have a midrange game. He just needs to show NBA Scouts he can rebound BETTER and make 55-60% of his FTs. But your point is valid. I think that is in his mind too, he'll have a better opportunity next year without the Aytons, Bagleys, and Bambas of the world.
I agree but the FT shooting should be 60+. [Reply]
Really? We just went through a mini recruiting battle with Villanova over a small college shooter, have an open scholarship for the year, and there's a player who's an above average athlete, can shoot it, and is familiar with KU?
I mean, ultimately Self will make that call, but if he and Vick are on board, I'm riding that train with them. [Reply]
I wouldn’t mind having him back. We could use the experience at guard for next year. I also think he’d be better playing in a more traditional lineup next year.
I wanted him to leave if it meant landing Langford, but that didn’t happen obviously. I don’t really like the idea of starting 3 new guards (my guesss is that it will be Moore, Dotson, and Grimes if Vick doesn’t return since Bill loves playing 2 point guards). [Reply]
Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade:
Really? We just went through a mini recruiting battle with Villanova over a small college shooter, have an open scholarship for the year, and there's a player who's an above average athlete, can shoot it, and is familiar with KU?
I mean, ultimately Self will make that call, but if he and Vick are on board, I'm riding that train with them.
Doubt Self with have the guy back. He was not even a good college player and they need the minutes for guys who have a chance to actually be good. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
and according to Mom, transferring to another college.
BTW, the Vick news means I won my bet with you (about him not getting drafted this year). I can't even remember what it was, was it $50 to a Veteran's charity of your choice or something? [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
BTW, the Vick news means I won my bet with you (about him not getting drafted this year). I can't even remember what it was, was it $50 to a Veteran's charity of your choice or something?
it was if he was drafted if he stayed in the draft and it was $20. He’s not staying in the draft. There is no bet. Check the facts and bet. [Reply]