Posts made by BeddieKU23

I agree it’s been underwhelming but here’s my rebuttal. We took high profile transfers the past two seasons and got what for it?

Perhaps after 2 years of hindsight they had to find better fits and guys that were affordable which is very hard to do. The war chest isn’t unlimited and Peterson and Flory take up a ton, plus the 3 transfers you did get.

Still work to be done to judge this offseason. I don’t see how you can stop until you find at least 1 more starter and a legit backup big.

I’m optimistic that after all this circus is over and the roster is set that there will be a team ready to buy in. Peterson leading should be a welcome change in town. He’s got a chance to be the best player in the country and guys will play up around him

@SlimShaddy54

He’s apparently also saying his focus is the draft right now so there may not be anything happening as quickly as we hope it will. Things are subject to change as always. There’s a competitive offer for him but perhaps not the number he’s seeking atm

Wonder if Desmond Claude would be an option if Williams doesn’t work out. Previous relationship from HS…

@SlimShaddy54

Don’t think that’s actually the case. Not getting into bidding wars for guys, Flory cost double what they might have expected so that took available capital that could have went elsewhere. They have been selective and diligent about things this cycle. We shall see if it pays off. They obviously have 2 major needs still if this is to be anything close to a good portal season. The waiting and constant circus does suck tho

@Kcmatt7

Honestly just think he fits better with Bama if that’s his destination, or Duke same, situation. They are both running offenses beter suited to him.

Self has to prove with Peterson he’s going to adapt from a pound it inside philosophy to a perimeter based attack. We all know as die hard fans he’s capable of it but it’s been several seasons now of the same ole.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t want to gamble on such an important position with a guy coming off a major injury and not a ton of action against top level teams. He only played 6 games this season and didn’t exactly light it up against defensive juggernaut Iowa in his only game against a p4 team. Probably expensive as well and KU is not exactly rolling with cash left it sounds (majority of funds tied up right now).

Williams might not be affordable either but he’s a surefire stud. Stokes as well. Those guys can move the needle. Not sure Coward will.

Coward is down to Bama and Duke. Nike bidding war

@Jhawk69

Don’t believe he has an offer there but ya know nothing is believable until it happens

Absolutely would take Zeke back. What a whirlwind portal circus

@SlimShaddy54

Perfect fit and your #2 scorer. He’s a dog and a matchup nightmare

Seeing Zeke entered the portal in case there is some ruling on eligibility… also sounds like he would return to KU if that happens

Williams should be the priority for this yr if you can afford it. Grown man out there.

@rockchalkjayhawk said in TV shows:

Finally getting around to Yellowstone. Worth watching?

Absolutely

@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:

That one Sam Houston State sharpshooter went to Indiana I think

Yes he did

@BShark said in The portal.:

@FarmerJayhawk said in The portal.:

@DCHawker that’s why I added the disclaimer. We’re not done adding.

They have the #1 player in the 2026 class (who could potentially reclassify) visiting

Trying to gauge just how good Stokes is. Film just shows dunks in transition and some high level athletic ability. He reminds me of a more athletic Jalen Wilson, straight line speed and aggressiveness. I like the fit here but just wondering how much he could really impact a team if he joined.

@DCHawker

I also think we will push for another starter/hopefully a wing. Council could end up a 6th man type/ or Dawson depending on the next couple additions. Really would give Self some flexibility with lineups

@DCHawker

Council is the better fit here and is the opposite of what we have had in the backcourt recently. Fast, athletic and does a lot of things that should compliment others here. It’s a solid take that could end up really good. They targeted him and from what’s been posted about this kid, he seems like someone that’s a good fit for Self on both ends. We shall see.

Lee was always Florida it sounded. We gave it a shot.

@Kcmatt7

Yes to enter, unless coaching change occurs after the portal closes. Those players get 30 days to decide. Also have the draft guys that could pull out but those will be known dudes

Lee committed to Florida

It’s official! Council is a hawk

Council news to tonight

Ha @BShark

Said he wants to come back to KU as an assistant coach. Well Bill shall we?

Cowerd, if he takes a visit anywhere could be telling to his destination according to Joe Tipton. He may already have a team in mind. We shall see. Also going through the draft process. His injury that he suffered early in the season sounded significant and reportedly was a 6 month recovery from November when he got injured. I’d like to say I’m not concerned about a dude coming off a major injury but then again we already got a few of them on the roster and you really can’t be fooling around with getting another guy that might not be healthy when he gets here

Ewin committed to Arkansas.

Cowerd down to 5 including KU, if he comes back to college

Now Bossi reports Stokes is not planning to reclassify. Those close to him don’t seem to be interested in it. We shall see which side of the circus is correct.

And he is not old for his current class, he would be similar to Flagg coming in (young).

So yeah. #1 player in the 26 class SF Tyran Stokes is visiting KU this weekend. He’s heavily considering a reclass to 25 class.

@MR11 said in The portal.:

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

If he was healthy there would be more to talk about with him. Unfortunately, he came to KU early from the HS ranks still recovering from a major ankle injury, never got cleared during the semester and now has had surgery recently which is going to put him out another few months. So, we are talking about a player that has missed now at least 1 full calendar year of playing basketball and will be out until early summer. I think it’s just wise to say until he can actually play that nobody has any idea, not even the coaches. You’d hope he could be a serviceable 3rd/4th big next season but even that seems like a stretch. I’m not sure he’ll be a focus for the upcoming year. TBD I guess.

Yeah fair assessment and very well could be the case. Even if Tiller is the 2nd big on the roster I can see wanting to have a good rotation option behind him as Flory can be foul prone and don’t want to be left with just relying on Tiller.

I am hoping a backup 5 role is a reasonable expectation for him though so it allows us to put energy/NIL on shoring up our wing position over using a big chunk of that on a 3rd big.

I still think they need to get a legit backup big and then find another big body just to have as insurance purposes imo.

Cedric Coward- KU has made contact. One to monitor.

@BShark said in The portal.:

Bill Self baaaang

Stokes news?

@MR11 said in The portal.:

@SlimShaddy54 does Tiller not qualify as a 2nd quality big? Know he is a freshman but seems like he could be a serviceable backup 5. Granted I don’t know much about his game but his scouting reports all sound like a better fit for the 5 over a 4.

If he was healthy there would be more to talk about with him. Unfortunately, he came to KU early from the HS ranks still recovering from a major ankle injury, never got cleared during the semester and now has had surgery recently which is going to put him out another few months. So, we are talking about a player that has missed now at least 1 full calendar year of playing basketball and will be out until early summer. I think it’s just wise to say until he can actually play that nobody has any idea, not even the coaches. You’d hope he could be a serviceable 3rd/4th big next season but even that seems like a stretch. I’m not sure he’ll be a focus for the upcoming year. TBD I guess.

He’s probably a college 5-man tbh. There’s some skills there of a 4 but probably a ways off from that being utilized, if at all here.

Just wanted to mention for @wissox that Adam Miller in the portal again… don’t know how he has eligibility left. Might as well soak in that NIL one last time

Kevin Overton from Tech in. Thought he was a solid guard for them off the bench. Perhaps an option if we are still looking

Paul Mbiya is another name to watch. 20 yr old is looking at visits to KU and a couple others. 6’10 is a backup big target perhaps. Also declared for the draft

@approxinfinity

Went to a semi pro game in North Carolina last summer with my son and turf no dirt. Couldn’t understand it myself but I guess that’s just how it is places. At least the players and such were nice after the game let my son run the bases, take photos and such. He enjoyed it

Ewin was good for FSU but their fans complained of effort with him which you won’t see in highlights but apparently was there in a lot of their losses. I wouldn’t read so much into it based on how negative the situation was there overall.

Look they had a coach who was on his way out after a great career there and it took them 2 yrs too long to make a change.

Watkins was fantastic his JR yr and while he scored more this yr his efficiency dropped due to the above and having to carry such a big role. I think he’s a very good Robin to someone’s Batman and that’s what I potentially like about him here but again no reason to care unless it heats up. Just a different perspective from a FSU football fan that ends up lurking on their basketball program at times.

@BShark said in The portal.:

Kansas is also recruiting Jamir Watkins, per source @TYOHawk @BeddieKU23

Not getting my hopes up but he’s a major ceiling raiser if we do get in this

Whoa, Xavian Lee visiting this weekend as being reported by Tipton

KU has been in contact with Duke Brennan.

Council visit now on for Monday

You definitely got me.

Wondering if they are awaiting for the Portal season to wind down. Would make some sense based on the volatility of this while the portal window is open

He is young and only played basketball in the States for a few years now. Just part of his growth that’s to come.

Sounds like if the visit goes well for Council he will be a Jayhawk.

@approxinfinity

16% FT rate seems to be a real sweet spot for success for Self teams

Good video of how poorly we continue to guard the perimeter

@BigBad

Wouldn’t be surprised if he averaged close to 3 or more blocks a game next yr.

We have to keep in mind having to basically pay Flory double what was perhaps expected has changed things. I still think it was the right decision but it’s making it harder for KU to pursue certain players we thought might be attainable

@Jhawk69

Evans went to UNC for 1.5 milly

Allen should be the 14th guy as being reported by Swain currently

@Jhawk69 said in The portal.:

If we cannot afford a wing that is quite alarming, considering that we still need to fill about half of our scholarships

Yeah if we think we are getting the top available wings out there that are going to command top NIL that’s probably not in the bingo cards after the Flory/White/Dawson decisions. If they do find a wing it’s probably going to be someone that isn’t in a bidding war and likely isn’t a top end starter type. I do hope they get a wing because they need one. Your not roster balancing if you don’t.

It does sound like the next two bigger NIL spends will be a combo guard, if not Council then who knows and the backup big where there doesn’t seem to be a clear target at the moment. Sounds like the pool of those types is even commanding starter level NIL from last year and now the price is double etc

@TYOHawk said in The portal.:

@BeddieKU23 said in The portal.:

Council visit confirmed on this weekend

6’4 and 6’5 guards in the backcourt who can attack and create in iso situations who can guard…

I get what Coach is going for…just need an athletic wing and a backup 5

Doesn’t sound like we may be able to afford a top Wing at least from current info… Sounds like Council and a backup 5 are the next focuses. We’ll see, maybe they are still awaiting more portal entries or to see the fallout from the draft on what is out there.