The portal.
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Dusty May is reloading at Michigan. Lendeborg and Johnson will be a load in the paint…
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@FarmerJayhawk Does he defend like Kev?
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Another good pickup. Good size. Happy with this one
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@DCHawker Tre White is the starting 3 next season for KU.
Right now KU has 8 players with room for 6 more with a need for a starting 4 and 5 and possibly a 2. There are likely 5 or 6 rotation players set for next season with Dawson, Jackson, Peterson, Tiller, White, and possibly McDowell. I don’t see Calderon or Shelby being rotation level players next season.
Guards: Dawson, Jackson, McDowell, Peterson, Shelby
Wings: White, Calderon
Forwards: Tiller
We’re only halfway through the portal window and there’s still teams playing so there will be more good players entering the portal over the next 2+ weeks.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 You nailed it, Self’s offense relies heavily on ball movement, spacing, and using post play to create scoring opportunities. While that system is effective with the right players, in today’s game, you often need guards who can create their own shot—something that a more free-flowing offense like what we see at programs like Kentucky, Duke, or even some of the up-tempo systems like Sampson’s team. Unfortunately, we have yet solid guard (in the past 4 years?) with the ability to stop, pull up, and make a shot under pressure is critical when a defense collapses or when a set play breaks down. We need someone like Cryer. Can Marko be that guard?
Today’s college basketball demands versatility, with many players flourishing in systems that emphasize individual development over rigid, structured offense. Yes, player development - this is an area where the coaching staff falls short. CB is one in decades. Ochai? He was redshirted — an afterthought, really. The staff had no idea what he was capable of… until the perfect storm came.
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I will be stunned if Jamari is more than the 9th or 10th man when it’s all said and done. Tiller…idk…need to see how the roster takes shape.
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Jayden Quaintance please Bill…
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KJ Lewis ?-- from Arizona is still out there - -How about Kenon Katchings from BYU as a quality player as back up off bench ?
Probably just a bunch of lips smacking together hot gossip not nothing but:-- Read from TOS poster said we should have two other players locked up about this time next week.- - -One w will be very happy about and the other one not sure. Like I said it’s just a FWIW. Wait and see next week.
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@msanchez said in The portal.:
@Texas-Hawk-10 You nailed it, Self’s offense relies heavily on ball movement, spacing, and using post play to create scoring opportunities. While that system is effective with the right players, in today’s game, you often need guards who can create their own shot—something that a more free-flowing offense like what we see at programs like Kentucky, Duke, or even some of the up-tempo systems like Sampson’s team. Unfortunately, we have yet solid guard (in the past 4 years?) with the ability to stop, pull up, and make a shot under pressure is critical when a defense collapses or when a set play breaks down. We need someone like Cryer. Can Marko be that guard?
Today’s college basketball demands versatility, with many players flourishing in systems that emphasize individual development over rigid, structured offense. Yes, player development - this is an area where the coaching staff falls short. CB is one in decades. Ochai? He was redshirted — an afterthought, really. The staff had no idea what he was capable of… until the perfect storm came.
I’m sorry, but this is a ridiculous take. Scheyer’s system works because he has specifically targeted players who fit what he wants to run. Also, Cooper Flagg is the best NBA prospect of the last 20 years which covers a lot of other potential holes. Kentucky was a good, not great offense this year, amd absolutely terrible defense that was 315th in points allowed this season, not a recipe for long term success. And on what planet is Kelvin Sampson’s system up tempo? You do know that UH was ranked 360 out of 364 teams this season.
Also, LJ Cryer and Elmarko Jackson are two very different players that don’t play the same position or have the same strengths as players. Self is clearly building the roster around players who compliment Darryn Peterson and will continue to do so as we’ve seen with Dawson and White’s commitments.
I’m sorry you think Self’s system is too rigid and outdated when many other currently successful coaches have stolen plenty from how Self does things offensively including Bruce Pearl. There’s a reason why Self and Pearl are frequently fighting over the same players in recruiting.
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@SlimShaddy54 said in The portal.:
KJ Lewis ?-- from Arizona is still out there - -How about Kenon Katchings from BYU as a quality player as back up off bench ?
Probably just a bunch of lips smacking together hot gossip not nothing but:-- Read from TOS poster said we should have two other players locked up about this time next week.- - -One w will be very happy about and the other one not sure. Like I said it’s just a FWIW. Wait and see next week.
KJ Lewis should be off the table now with Tre White’s commitment since they play the same position and doubt either wants to come off the bench next season.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in The portal.:
@SlimShaddy54 said in The portal.:
KJ Lewis ?-- from Arizona is still out there - -How about Kenon Katchings from BYU as a quality player as back up off bench ?
Probably just a bunch of lips smacking together hot gossip not nothing but:-- Read from TOS poster said we should have two other players locked up about this time next week.- - -One w will be very happy about and the other one not sure. Like I said it’s just a FWIW. Wait and see next week.
KJ Lewis should be off the table now with Tre White’s commitment since they play the same position and doubt either wants to come off the bench next season.
KJ’s an even worse shooter than Tre. I’ll pass
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@Texas-Hawk-10 Ya more likely true. Just thought he would-be a good piece but hadn’t really realized they both played same position . To be 100 % honest I didn’t really know much about tre
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@Jhawk69 he’s a notch below but plenty good enough
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@FarmerJayhawk DaJuan caliber defender?
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@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:
@FarmerJayhawk DaJuan caliber defender?
Probably comparable. Their defensive stats are pretty similar
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Honor Huff has been contacted. Would be an upgrade for the Diggy role but that’s probably a tough sell…
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@RockkChalkk said in The portal.:
@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:
@FarmerJayhawk DaJuan caliber defender?
Hope not! Need way better.
Than a guy who was a 3x all-conference defender and a former conference DPOY? I’d take level of defender any day and twice on Sunday, but apparently that’s not good enough for you.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 said in The portal.:
@RockkChalkk said in The portal.:
@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:
@FarmerJayhawk DaJuan caliber defender?
Hope not! Need way better.
Than a guy who was a 3x all-conference defender and a former conference DPOY? I’d take level of defender any day and twice on Sunday, but apparently that’s not good enough for you.
Wasn’t good enough to get out of the round of 32 or 64 in back to back years with the most senior laden team
He was so bad Diggy came and we stormed back
Coaches voting D2 as some incredible defender is exactly what I’d done to as Self keeps running him out there telling everyone how incredible he is
Onto DP and the miracles due to all these transfers talking so much regarding what happened this year
After the sweet 16 2026 exit everyone will be beyond ready for Oats or Golden ***please bookmark this
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If I remember correctly White at one point was committed to us in highschool. I think these are a few good role players but we are gonna need atleast one stud to help DP unless we are expecting 35 nightly from him.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 No offense taken — just sharing my perspective here. Kelvin’s system might not be flashy, but it’s adaptable. It does blend motion offense principles with ball screens, and more importantly, it empowers everyone on the floor to contribute. Every guy is expected to defend, rebound, and score.
On the flip side, Self’s offense often feels too rigid — overly structured and built around one or two primary scorers. That’s exactly the issue: by building the roster to ‘complement’ a central piece like Dickinson, oh, now DP, you’re creating a hole elsewhere that never really gets filled.
I’d much rather watch a team full of solid, versatile, gritty, physical & athletic players who can all handle the ball and score — not just stand around while the system runs through a couple of ‘go-to’ guys.
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@kjayhawks said in The portal.:
If I remember correctly White at one point was committed to us in highschool. I think these are a few good role players but we are gonna need atleast one stud to help DP unless we are expecting 35 nightly from him.
Both signees can be double digit scorers just fine. Tre White is nearing 1000 career points…
As far as Dawson, I’ve heard a lot of positive things on him from coaches with no connections to KU.
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Flory returning is looking like a real possibility. We shall see what today brings
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@BeddieKU23 Where have you heard/seen this. I mean that would be great I’d love it , with DO and Tre White , even El Marko would be a really sweet start to rebuilding this roster-- -solid. I just haven’t seen anything , about the possibility
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@SlimShaddy54 said in The portal.:
@BeddieKU23 Where have you heard/seen this. I mean that would be great I’d love it , with DO and Tre White , even El Marko would be a really sweet start to rebuilding this roster-- -solid. I just haven’t seen anything , about the possibility
Auburn board believes he returns. Swain mentioned in his round up they are working on him still. Vernon posted another cryptic tweet that he’s done with the 2 previous commits in the last 2 days. Tea leaves…
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@BeddieKU23 Thank you , just got to hope for the best I reckon - -some more positive then a couple of days ago. I too was wondering why the heck hadn’t seen anything on a five… I think Flory if he comes back can very well make a sufficient jump in his offensive game, he just got to be more careful on the defensive end and getting in foul troble.
Still need a pretty solid three or four to go along with him and Peterson , hopefully if he does come back somebody also that is willing to be a role back up for him
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Guess Iowa St losing both of the Big’s to the portal . Jefferson plus the other big both entered
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@msanchez said in The portal.:
@Texas-Hawk-10 No offense taken — just sharing my perspective here. Kelvin’s system might not be flashy, but it’s adaptable. It does blend motion offense principles with ball screens, and more importantly, it empowers everyone on the floor to contribute. Every guy is expected to defend, rebound, and score.
On the flip side, Self’s offense often feels too rigid — overly structured and built around one or two primary scorers. That’s exactly the issue: by building the roster to ‘complement’ a central piece like Dickinson, oh, now DP, you’re creating a hole elsewhere that never really gets filled.
I’d much rather watch a team full of solid, versatile, gritty, physical & athletic players who can all handle the ball and score — not just stand around while the system runs through a couple of ‘go-to’ guys.
What you want to see in regards to scoring isn’t how the vast majority of basketball teams function. Why would you not make the person who is currently projected to the #1 pick in the 2026 draft the focal point and build a roster based on his strengths? That’s what Duke just did and it got them to the Final Four. As for the two teams that just reached the title game, Florida rebuilt their team around Walter Clayton Jr. and Houston added pieces to compliment what LJ Cryer does well. Auburn built their offense around what Jhonni Broom did well this season.
The player a lot of scouts are comparing Peterson to is a bigger version of Damien Lillard. So if KU is getting a version of “Dame Time” next year, you go out and find other players who compliment his game. KU has done that so far with Jayden Dawson and Tre White. No, KU’s current roster is not complete as KU still needs to fill out the rest of the starting line up with at least two more starters and potentially another starting caliber guard given Dawson’s injury history. This is where KU is likely to find their second leading scorer for next season at the 4 or 5 spot and if rumors play out as true, it’s likely to be a name very familiar to everyone here.
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I’d like a player of Flory’s caliber, but one more loyal. Flory is a pos to me for pulling this stunt. Auburn can have his mercenary ass for all I care.
To rob from Willie Wonka - money is common, there is only one KU.
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@dylans hopefully Bill Self isnt as vindictive about this.
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There’s precedent of that kind of stuff creating a bad culture but the example I have is football related. If your being told your worth is double or higher then your current salary would you not be interested? Speaking from a professional side of it you better love your current gig to not consider it. I don’t think these kids care about the jersey on the front as much as we do but I’d love to be wrong… the money thing just makes it less amateur and less about the college/coach etc.
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@BeddieKU23 Money matters can be handled a hell of a lot better than this. There is no reason we should know he is in a contract dispute. And if you have one foot out the door the other better follow. Imperious child that can take his handler and find a new home as far as I’m concerned. Bill is a pushover or in far worse recruiting position than we realize to bow down to such actions.
True Jayhawk - makes me want to get the Pom poms out and cheer him until he draws his last breath. Rail on Harris all you want he is a true Jayhawk thru and thru and I will support him in his future endeavors. Flory - meh he’s already dead to me.
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@BShark you have much more knowledge on them, I’ll take your word for it. Another thought is we got some of the best rated guys in the portal with Storr and Hunter. That obviously didn’t work, we need good ball players with high character
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@kjayhawks said in The portal.:
@BShark you have much more knowledge on them, I’ll take your word for it. Another thought is we got some of the best rated guys in the portal with Storr and Hunter. That obviously didn’t work, we need good ball players with high character
Fit above stats/ranking.
Walter Clayton was like the 90th ranked guy in the portal class two years ago
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@dylans If Flory’s guardian is seeking more money, how is that accomplished if there’s no real threat of Flory leaving Kansas? College sports is a cutthroat industry, even before is was legal to pay players, especially when it comes to recruits/players from Africa because of their guardians. In a lot of cases, including Flory’s, kids from Africa have guardians living here in the States looking to make as much money as possible to exploit these kids that don’t actually care about what’s best for the kid, just about how he money they can make off of that kid (see Cheick Diallo and Silvio DeSousa).
I would just about guarantee if the decision was solely Flory’s, he would choose either Kansas or Indiana and Auburn wouldn’t be in the picture right now like they currently are.
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Of course stuff can be handled differently. I think Self would probably like that kind of stuff to stay out of the public eye as well but here we are. Could all be the handler or a combo. We’ve seen handlers screw over KU kids in the past.
Until there is some kind of correction or path forward where some of this madness can be reigned in I’m just going to stay numb to it. Everyone is a Sr and on their way out until things change
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Looks like something should be announced soon
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Yeah I really don’t see demonizing Flory here as a reasonable outcome.
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Who are our bigs going to be next season?
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Reed Bailey to Indiana is official now.
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A lot of smoke out there that Flory will be returning and possibly announced today, we’ll see.
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The ceiling is the Flory.
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https://x.com/FansOfKU/status/1908954491958722889
Is this true? I can never tell
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Seeing it in lots of places, looks like Flory is back!
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I think it’s good he is returning, lock him in the weight room and gym over the summer
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I keep hearing about Nigel Pack to Kansas haha that could be funny
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@kjayhawks said in The portal.:
I keep hearing about Nigel Peck to Kansas haha that could be funny
It’s on the table. Him and Kyan Evans are options for another handler/shooter.
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@BeddieKU23 His return will undoubtedly add another dimension to the team’s versatility as well as its defensive and rebounding strength. That’s a big IF, right?
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Rim protection, rebounding. Big offseason for him in the weight room and individual skill on offense. I think he can be a double double guy
