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ArrowheadHawk · 11:26 AM

2011-12 Kansas Men’s Basketball (29-6,17-3)
#2 Seed Midwest Bracket
Big 12 Champions

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Next Game: Friday, March 23 vs North Carolina State 9:15pm CST

veist · 04-07-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Typical response you'd expect from a droid such as yourself. The fact that nobody in here can even explain why the Big 12 is a good basketball conference speaks volumes.

In a down year for the conference in terms of power in 2009 it was dominated by Blake Griffin (you might be familiar with him), OU still didn't win the conference and it sent 6 teams dancing. You come in here acting like an asshole and then are surprised that everyone was more interested in kicking you in the head than answering your dumb question? Goes to show what they say, "you can't fix stupid."

ArrowheadHawk · 04-07-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

I didnn't see anyone post this. I know the header doesn't speculate TRob leaving...but for those like me who were worried he was going to leave, it is nice to hear he is returning. On another note...was never worried TT was leaving.

Robinson and Taylor to return to Kansas
http://kansas.scout.com/2/1062123.html

“This was the most trying year of my life,” Robinson said. “I want to thank everybody and I can’t wait to run up and down the court in a packed Allen Fieldhouse next year. I plan on busting my butt this summer to improve my game. I want to take more of a leadership role in us moving forward and winning another league championship and getting to the Final Four.”

This was posted yesterday.

Mr_Tomahawk · 04-07-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

This was posted yesterday.

My bad...kinda got tired of Billays blabbering in this thread yesterday afternoon/evening so I kind of skimmed that part...

ArrowheadHawk · 04-07-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

My bad.

It's OK.

ArrowheadHawk · 04-07-2011, 10:52 AM

I updated the header for those who may not have heard the good news on TRob and TT.

cdirty · 04-07-2011, 10:57 AM

F.O.E.

Bump · 04-07-2011, 11:07 AM

Selby would be reeruned to go. I know he was a blue chip and it's what he was thinking a year ago. But how can you justify your play at this level to going to the NBA?

**Lzen** · 04-07-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bump

Selby would be reeruned to go. I know he was a blue chip and it's what he was thinking a year ago. But how can you justify your play at this level to going to the NBA?

I agree. He's not ready for the NBA. But like Henry last year, the NBA may draft him on potential. Of course, Henry had a more NBA ready body. Selby has a lot of work to do. And I imagine that if he goes pro, he will struggle mightily for awhile.

**Lzen** · 04-07-2011, 12:45 PM

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Keegan

Thomas Robinson’s decision to stay at KU a good move

By Tom Keegan

So many mock drafts and insider columns from which to choose on the Internet. A lesser man than Thomas Robinson would choose to read the projections and opinions that say he already is Superman, ready for instant stardom as a professional basketball player.
A lesser man than Robinson might listen to one of the many, many voices working on behalf of agents eager to tell him that he must leap to the NBA now because he’s already a lottery pick. The NBA drafts on potential, remember?
Advertisement

As usual, Robinson did the smart thing. He decided to kill speculation and made it clear Wednesday he was returning to Kansas University to play his junior season.
Was he ready for the NBA? Ready to make NBA dollars, yes. Ready to play NBA minutes, no. He’s too raw, and he knows it. Robinson wants more out of basketball than to get rich from it. He wants to grow into an outstanding player. That much is obvious by the way he talks about the game, the way he plays it with such passion, the way he attaches himself to assistant coach Danny Manning to draw as much knowledge from him as possible.
Some players risk their marketability by staying in school too long. They get exposed as less of a prospect the longer they play without improving weaknesses. Julian Wright, had he returned to Kansas for his junior season, might have fallen into that category. His explosive jumping made him a good rebounder, but the more you saw him run the floor (not nearly as fast as Darrell Arthur) or slide his feet on defense (not nearly as quick as Brandon Rush) or dribble and shoot (not nearly as skilled at the former as he was eager to do it) the less he looked like a future NBA starter. Wright might have fallen in the draft had he stayed an extra year, but he would have improved more playing in college than sitting in the pros, and he would be a better player.
Robinson’s a different case. The more he plays, the better he becomes. His ceiling is higher than Wright’s ever was, and he already does one thing better than Wright, an excellent passer, ever did anything. Robinson’s one of the best rebounders on the planet, and that’s not going to change. Morehead State’s Kenneth Faried, who broke Tim Duncan’s career rebounding record and led the nation this season, averaged 17 boards per 40 minutes, Robinson 18.
Robinson has shown flashes of developing a mid-range jumper and can hone it better playing 30 minutes a game for Kansas than sitting on an NBA bench. The same can be said for his ball-handling. Playing as a featured scorer will force him to develop better go-to scoring moves.
The joint announcement of the returns of Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson puts an eighth consecutive Big 12 title in play for Kansas, especially if Taylor performs as consistently well as he did after returning from a late-season suspension.
All signs point to an early entry for Marcus and Markieff Morris, a move difficult to question in a normal, non-lockout year. If Josh Selby follows them out the door, KU coach Bill Self would do well to recruit a three-point shooter to go with a pair of tall guys already high on his wish list (DeAndre Daniels and Otto Porter?).
Never forget, Kansas doesn’t rebuild. It reloads.

**Lzen** · 04-07-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Typical response you'd expect from a droid such as yourself. The fact that nobody in here can even explain why the Big 12 is a good basketball conference speaks volumes.

I can explain why the Big 12 is a good basketball conference.

Bill Self
Rick Barnes
Frank Martin
Billy Gillispie
Mark Turgeon
Lon Kruger
Scott Drew

Silock · 04-07-2011, 12:54 PM

^ Selby needs to read that first paragraph.

Bambi · 04-07-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bump

Selby would be reeruned to go. I know he was a blue chip and it's what he was thinking a year ago. But how can you justify your play at this level to going to the NBA?

Most likely he's in Vegas showcasing his skills to "some NBA guys" so they can evaluate exactly how high he'll go in the draft.

**Saulbadguy** · 04-07-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wickedson

Most likely he's in Vegas showcasing his skills to "some NBA guys" so they can evaluate exactly how high he'll go in the draft.

Is it spring break or something at KU? Ours ended last month.

Titty Meat · 04-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lzen

I can explain why the Big 12 is a good basketball conference.

Bill Self
Rick Barnes
Frank Martin
Billy Gillispie
Mark Turgeon
Lon Kruger
Scott Drew

Rick Barnes

KC_Connection · 04-07-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Rick Barnes

More pathetic attempts at trolling.

03-31-2011, 09:32 AM
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Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2270692	Thursday, April 7, 2011 Keegan Thomas Robinson’s decision to stay at KU a good move By Tom Keegan So many mock drafts and insider columns from which to choose on the Internet. A lesser man than Thomas Robinson would choose to read the projections and opinions that say he already is Superman, ready for instant stardom as a professional basketball player. A lesser man than Robinson might listen to one of the many, many voices working on behalf of agents eager to tell him that he must leap to the NBA now because he’s already a lottery pick. The NBA drafts on potential, remember? Advertisement As usual, Robinson did the smart thing. He decided to kill speculation and made it clear Wednesday he was returning to Kansas University to play his junior season. Was he ready for the NBA? Ready to make NBA dollars, yes. Ready to play NBA minutes, no. He’s too raw, and he knows it. Robinson wants more out of basketball than to get rich from it. He wants to grow into an outstanding player. That much is obvious by the way he talks about the game, the way he plays it with such passion, the way he attaches himself to assistant coach Danny Manning to draw as much knowledge from him as possible. Some players risk their marketability by staying in school too long. They get exposed as less of a prospect the longer they play without improving weaknesses. Julian Wright, had he returned to Kansas for his junior season, might have fallen into that category. His explosive jumping made him a good rebounder, but the more you saw him run the floor (not nearly as fast as Darrell Arthur) or slide his feet on defense (not nearly as quick as Brandon Rush) or dribble and shoot (not nearly as skilled at the former as he was eager to do it) the less he looked like a future NBA starter. Wright might have fallen in the draft had he stayed an extra year, but he would have improved more playing in college than sitting in the pros, and he would be a better player. Robinson’s a different case. The more he plays, the better he becomes. His ceiling is higher than Wright’s ever was, and he already does one thing better than Wright, an excellent passer, ever did anything. Robinson’s one of the best rebounders on the planet, and that’s not going to change. Morehead State’s Kenneth Faried, who broke Tim Duncan’s career rebounding record and led the nation this season, averaged 17 boards per 40 minutes, Robinson 18. Robinson has shown flashes of developing a mid-range jumper and can hone it better playing 30 minutes a game for Kansas than sitting on an NBA bench. The same can be said for his ball-handling. Playing as a featured scorer will force him to develop better go-to scoring moves. The joint announcement of the returns of Tyshawn Taylor and Robinson puts an eighth consecutive Big 12 title in play for Kansas, especially if Taylor performs as consistently well as he did after returning from a late-season suspension. All signs point to an early entry for Marcus and Markieff Morris, a move difficult to question in a normal, non-lockout year. If Josh Selby follows them out the door, KU coach Bill Self would do well to recruit a three-point shooter to go with a pair of tall guys already high on his wish list (DeAndre Daniels and Otto Porter?). Never forget, Kansas doesn’t rebuild. It reloads. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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