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  Can You Handle The Truth? Self's Traylor Comment A Targeted Farce
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  I think the best explanation is that HCBS was feeding comments to the media that would supplant the minutes that Traylor lost to Diallo. He needs Jamari to stay engaged. He can’t afford to lose him (mentally, emotionally or spiritually) because Jamari knows the system and, as a senior, is less likely to have lapses and is more predictable in critical moments in games. That said, Self knows that Diallo has more talent and is going to need to get more and more minutes. Self is always coaching… And he knows how to use all the tools at his disposal to get the most out of the team. Don’t take this the wrong way, but the media is a sort of tool for him. I think he’s savvy, not delusional. Maybe I just choose to see it that way… (but I’ll look at his .800 winning percentage as exhibit A)
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  Latest on Bolden..
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  @SoftballDad2011 giles
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  Block everything or no?
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  Also, it will take him time to figure out when to stay on his man, and when to leave him to try and block a shot of another player. This is a bit trickier than just playing close clean d and timing your jumps. For instance, i saw in the last two games good discipline plays by both traylor and hunter where they were guarding their man down low, and another opposing player had got by a ku defender (perry and wayne) and were driving towards the basket. Rather than go over to help right away and thus leaving their men open for a easy pass, rebound, and a bucket, they waited until the driving player commited to the shot before trying to block it. I also saw a few plays by bragg and one by lucas where they went to help too soon, and the guys they were supposed to guard down low were then open for easy passes and baskets, or rebounds and baskets. Cheick will need to learn discipline, and i have no doubt he will, plus he looks to be a great natural shot blocker
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  Could Any Other Coach Than Johnny .600 Go 3-3 with Ben Simmons?
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  @wissoxfan83 If I had known he were Hornsby’s kid, I would have set up a scholarship just for him, on the condition Bruce would sing The Way It Is at each game against a ranked opponent!!
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  What Can We Learn Tonight?
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  I watched the entire game and enjoyed every minute of it. UCLA force Kentucky into being an outside shooting team and they did not have good shooting night until the end when they connected on several 3s but by then it was too late and UCLA answered every time.
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  HARVARD CRIMSON - 2:15 p.m. Saturday, ESPN2
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  Diallo- First Impression
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  @drgnslayr He’s just not polished, there’s a degree of unpredictability when he touches the ball, but the risk/reward factor of what we have already seen glimpses of, far outweighs just labeling him raw. He’s got plenty of skill even if his defense is above his offensive ability right now. I think he’s been unfairly labeled raw just because he’s not the traditional throw it in the post, or stretch big that can shoot out to the perimeter. He’s just that athletically gifted hybrid forward that just needs game time and coaching to advance his skill set. I’m certain that his stat lines won’t always be as pretty as the Loyola game but I’m certain its not the last time we see games like that as well.
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  DIALLO and OPENING TIP?
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  @nuleafjhawk remember the other pt guard is getting back on D on masons defensive boards. He’s still impressive though.
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  Hanging jersey's?
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  @drgnslayr Trophies are ok as memories, just not as something to idolize. 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. Ok - sermon’s over for the day. Lol
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  Don't be short shorts Bill Self
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  Ok guys
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  @justanotherfan But you would think after 3 years he would know to stay outside instead of trying to bang with guys bigger than him. Does Self not tell him this?
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  Interesting KU stats
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  I like beating Roy in the ncaa’s!️
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  C5 Hangs 27/20, Makes Wooden Award List
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  @JayHawkFanToo hmmmm a lil more.
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  Loyola chat here?
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  @globaljaybird and @brooksmd I trust you guys!!! So you’re probably right. I’m just brand loyal bc of my upbringing. I bought a Toro self propelled lawn mower and weed eater in 2006 when we moved into our new home and both have run flawlessly since. Don’t know if I’ve even changed the oil yet…hmmm maybe I should next spring!
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  Getting to Know Your Opponent: What Does Loyola Refer To, and How Many Loyolas Are There Playing D1 Hoops in USA?
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  @jaybate-1.0 Didnt Kevin Young play for one of the Loyolas? I forget which. He is definitely one of my favorite Jayhawks of all time. And, his hair is still Epic!
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  Raw Emotions
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  @Crimsonorblue22 That dunk was nasty!!
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  Brandon Rush gets to play for injured H.Barnes
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  @jaybate-1.0 I do recall in Jackson’s first season or two, it seemed he had trouble catching the ball in the post, the dreaded hands-o-stone. And I recall his junior season thinking, ‘hey, he has improved’. Kaun had a little trouble with dropsy as well early on. Agreed–> definitely both champions in heart and achievement!
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  Thanks KU Steve
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  @Bwag Sounds like the right way to do it. Mask your IP address so you avoid the ESPN3 blackout. Plus… helps keep marketeers from targeting extra info about you.
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  LOYOLA (MD) GREYHOUNDS
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  @Lulufulu …“a” dirty name? Make that several…:D
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  Cheick looks ready
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  @Crimsonorblue22 My granddaughter had a Choir Concert so I went there instead but followed most of the game on my cell phone (like a lot of others at the event) and when I got home I was able to catch an internet feed for the last 3 minutes.