Is KU gonna play competitive B-Ball this season?

[Archie F. Swin]

I don't pay any attention to college basketball from late April to December.

2010-11 Roster


No. Name Ht./Wt. Pos. Yr./Exp. Hometown/High School/Last College
15.... Johnson, Elijah.... 6-4/195.... Guard SO/1L.... Las Vegas, Nev./Cheyenne HS
40.... Juenemann, Jordan.... 6-3/195.... Guard JR/2L..... Hays, Kan./Hays HS
23.... Little, Mario 6-6/218.... Guard RS SR/1L.... Chicago, Ill./Washington HS/Chipola CC
12.... Morningstar, Brady.... 6-4/185.... Guard RS SR/3L.... Lawrence, Kan./Free State HS/New Hampton [NH] Prep
22.... Morris, Marcus.... 6-9/235.... Forward.... JR/2L Philadelphia, PA/Prep Charter HS/APEX Academy (NJ)
21.... Morris, Markieff.... 6-10/245.... Center.... JR/2L Philadelphia, Pa./Prep Charter HS/APEX Academy (NJ)
14.... Reed, Tyrel.... 6-3/193.... Guard SR/3L.... Burlington, Kan./Burlington HS
24.... Releford, Travis.... 6-5/207..... Guard RS SO/1L.... Kansas City, Mo./Bishop Miege HS
20.... Roberts, Niko.... 5-11/175.... Guard FR/HS.... Huntington, N.Y./Saint Anthony's HS
0.... Robinson, Thomas.... 6-9/237.... Forward.... SO/1L.... Washington, D.C./Brewster [N.H.] Academy
10.... Taylor, Tyshawn ....6-3/185 .....Guard JR/2L.... Hoboken, N.J./St. Anthony HS
2.... Teahan, Conner.... 6-5/212.... Guard SR/3L..... Leawood, Kan./Rockhurst HS
4 .....Wesley, Justin.... 6-8/200 ....Forward ....RS SO/TR.... Fort Worth, Texas/North Crowley HS/Lamar
5.... Withey, Jeff.... 7-0/235.... Center.... RS SO/1L ....San Diego, Calif./Horizon HS
11.... Woolridge, Royce ....6-3/182 .....Guard ....FR/HS.... Phoenix, Ariz./Sunnyslope HS

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Just got the schedule for Oklahoma Christian University Mens and Womens basketball... Since my daughter is cheering at OCU, I cant help but not be excited about watching this school.

You just slipped up. Big time.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Bar Mitzvah was ****ing hard. Had to memorize how to read tons of hebrew shit, and not only read it, but "chant" it correctly.

Yeah, but then you're magically proclaimed a man. Was it worth it?

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

You just slipped up. Big time.

Lol, I missed that. Good catch.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Metrolike

Yeah, but then you're magically proclaimed a man. Was it worth it?

I got $500 out of the deal to piss away. To a 13 year old, that was an unfathomable amount of money.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

You just slipped up. Big time.

Not the kids, SAUL! Leave the kids out of this! Noooooo!

[Hug it Out Dan]

Originally Posted by Planetman

When was the last year KU wasn't "competitive?"

99-00 was about the ugliest season I can remember watching Kansas basketball.

Ryan Robertson
Lester Earl
Kenny Gregory
Eric Chenowith


yuck......

[Chiefs Pantalones]

lol are we gonna be competitive? That's funny.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Does a bear shit in the woods?

[Ceej]

One time I got head from a married chick -- that was a pretty good night.


But, I get what you're saying Metro.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

You just slipped up. Big time.

I'm not worried now Saul. She is of legal age and your prime age group is between 10 and 13 years of age. She is safe from u now.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Shogun

Trust me, It will be KU, If I'm wrong. I'll buy a Matt Cassel Jersey.

You might started looking for a good deal on your jersey.....


From Austin Rivers Diary:

What’s up world! It’s been a while, but I’ve been busy with all of these coaches coming in for in-home visits. It wasn’t tiring at all talking to the coaches. I loved it. I mean, at the end of the day I’ve got three of the greatest coaches in the game coming to my house and having dinner with me! They’re just talking to me about how much they want me to come and play for them and that’s definitely cool.


The tiring part is when I had to do all of the interviews. I know that comes with the territory, but I’m just glad I can relax. I’m chillin’ now.


First, UNC came in. I met Coach (Roy) Williams at the front door. I think he came in some sort of nice Cadillac car. The meeting was really cool! We fed them ribs and fried chicken, potatoes, green beans and lemon cake. My mom can REALLY cook! Hmm … I’m trying to think of who ate the most … To be honest, they all ate their plate. I think they liked it because they ate everything. Coach Williams really laid out where he saw me fitting into his system and they did their presentation. I got to see DVDs and they said that they could see me coming in and running the show. Obviously, I’m gonna have to work for it, but they said that I’m a player that can come in and make a big impact right away. I liked it. Coach Williams is a really cool guy. When they left they just said that they’d see me in a few weeks on my visit and that was it.


Kansas came next. This was my first time meeting Coach (Danny) Manning and Coach (Bill) Self. We switched it up for dinner. My mom made lasagna. That’s my favorite and everybody really liked it. Their presentation was similar to UNC’s. Honestly, it was really chill and relaxed. We talked about the NBA and the lockout and who is the best player they’ve ever seen and all of that stuff. Then at the end of the conversation, Coach Self talked about how he saw me fitting into his system. It was similar to UNC. He said that he sees me as an immediate impact player. It was a really good visit! I really enjoyed getting a chance to meet them.


With both UNC and Kansas it was a little different than Duke because I’m getting to know those schools. I already know Duke really well. I really enjoyed forming a relationship with Coach Williams and Coach Self.


When Duke came, it was kinda like old friends coming to the house. Duke had a driver outside. I think they were in a Lincoln. It was Coach K and Coach (Chris) Collins. We served them the same kind of food that we served UNC. It was sooo good we had it again! They loved it! And Coach K had like seven glasses of lemonade, so that was pretty funny. Then Coach K and Coach Collins laid out their vision for me. They didn’t compare me to any former players, but they did talk about the freedom that Jay Williams had when he was there. They felt like I was the kind of player that could have that type of freedom in their system. They said they trusted me to play off of my instincts. I really liked that!


You know what was cool: All of the coaches that came in were sporting championship rings. Coach K even had his USA ring on and that was real nice! Those national title rings were REALLY nice, though. They were beautiful. I’ve gotta get one!


I ended up texting my boy Kyrie Irving (Duke), but we didn’t even talk about the visit. We were talking about Mike Posner. Kyrie’s my boy, so we talk all the time. I also talk to players from UNC. Like I know P.J. Hairston, Kendall Marshall and Reggie Bullock, and I know Harrison Barnes a little too. I don’t have anyone at Kansas that I really talk to like that.
Now the next step is the visits. I’m really looking for the same thing at every school. I just want to see how they roll! I want to see what it’s like to go there when school is in session. I want a glimpse of the life.
Like I said, I’m still building a relationship with UNC and Kansas so that will all be new, but I think even at Duke it will be kind of new. I’ve only been there when the students weren’t there and now I’m coming for “Countdown to Craziness” and I KNOW that’s gonna be just crazy with them coming off the title and everything. So they’re all gonna be the same and I’m really looking forward to it! I’m definitely gonna take all three visits for sure.


The other thing I wanted to mention was that, obviously, I recently dropped Florida off of my list. That was hard to do. I have so much respect for Coach (Billy) Donovan and that whole staff. They were the first school that I fell in love with, and the only school that I committed to. I just felt like it wasn’t right for me, but they have a great program over there. And a lot of players will succeed there. I just felt like for my career it was best that I go elsewhere.


Well, that’s all for now everybody. Check back, though, because I’m gonna do a diary after each of my official visits! I appreciate you guys reading. Until next time!

[Lzen]

That doesn't sound like an endorsement for anybody as of yet. Sounds like he already has a good relationship with Duke. But I wouldn't say that he has decided on Duke. He wants to visit UNC and KU. Good stuff.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Lzen

That doesn't sound like an endorsement for anybody as of yet. Sounds like he already has a good relationship with Duke. But I wouldn't say that he has decided on Duke. He wants to visit UNC and KU. Good stuff.

He's been a strong Duke lean for awhile now. If he ends up at KU, I'll sit on my couch and shit myself. If he ends up at UNC, I'll sit on your couch and shit myself.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

He's been a strong Duke lean for awhile now. If he ends up at KU, I'll sit on my couch and shit myself. If he ends up at UNC, I'll sit on your couch and shit myself.

No, no. You don't have to do that.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Lzen

No, no. You don't have to do that.

Sure I do. You'll appreciate it after the fact....I promise.