**** OFFICIAL 2012-2013 Kansas Basketball Repository Thread ****

[ArrowheadHawk]

Runner up last year. Lets take home the trophy this season.

Returning Players
So. PG Naadir Tharpe
So. G Christian Garrett
Jr. F Justin Wesley
Jr. G Niko Roberts
Sr. C Jeff Withey
Sr. G Elijah Johnson
Sr. G Travis Releford
Sr. F Kevin Young

Incoming Class
Fr. G Ben McLemore
Fr. F Jamari Traylor

**** F Perry Ellis
**** F Andrew White
*** F Zach Peters
*** G Anrio Adams
*** C Landen Lucas

Transfering Out
So. G Merv Lindsay

Recruits still possible
***** C Tony Parker
*** PG Nino Jackson
Przemek Karnow

New Coaches
Norm Roberts
Still one opening

[ArrowheadHawk]

Too early?

[Reerun_KC]

Sweet. Looking forward to next year!!!!!

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Next year looks nice!

[Ceej]

It'll be nice to have some potential depth next year.

[ArrowheadHawk]

It'll be nice to have some potential depth next year.
Yes it will.

[Shogun]

I dunno, I got really attached to this years starting 5. That was all we really had. I loved this team.

[O.city]

Parker would be a HUGE get.

[Pablo]

I'm excited about this group of guys.

And what's really weird is I'm particularly excited about Kevin Young. I think he could be a tremendous player for us next year.

[O.city]

We need some just pure ass shooters.

[Bambi]

I dunno, I got really attached to this years starting 5. That was all we really had. I loved this team.

And it's all you really need.

[Reerun_KC]

We need some just pure ass shooters.

This. We need some studs from behind the arc.

[Ceej]

Going to have to wait for the 2013-2014 for the sharpshooter.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Going to have to wait for the 2013-2014 for the sharpshooter.

Are you referring to someone in particular?

[O.city]

Mclemore is gonna have to become a proficient jump shooter next year.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Going to have to wait for the 2013-2014 for the sharpshooter.

Frankamp (sp?)

[Mr_Tomahawk]

I've only seen one youtube clip of White.

Haven't read much on him...is he a stud who can step in and make a difference?

[O.city]

Self doesn't seem to really recruit pure jump shooting guards very often.

[Bambi]

Going to have to wait for the 2013-2014 for the sharpshooter.

They're that hard to find?

jesus...

[Bambi]

I've only seen one youtube clip of White.

Haven't read much on him...is he a stud who can step in and make a difference?

Doug Gottleib likes him

[Ceej]

They're that hard to find?

jesus...

Answer me this...who was the last pure, sharpshooter KU had?

Frankamp is arguably that guy and he's a junior in high school.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Answer me this...who was the last pure, sharpshooter KU had?

Frankamp is arguably that guy and he's a junior in high school.

Pure?

Eh...been a while.

Morningstar and Reed weren't terrible. It would have been nice to have either of them tonight rather than Connor.

[O.city]

Pure?

Eh...been a while.

Morningstar and Reed weren't terrible. It would have been nice to have either of them tonight rather than Connor.

Neither of those guys were great shooters.



KU, in the Bill Self era, has never had a guard who could absolutely just stroke the basketball.

[Ceej]

Exactly my point. Self doesn't really recruit 3 point specialists. Which is not a bad thing. Having that guy this year would have helped tremendously - especially in the tournament.

[Pablo]

Neither of those guys were great shooters.



KU, in the Bill Self era, has never had a guard who could absolutely just stroke the basketball.Conner Frankamp is on the way. Don't you worry.

[KC Hawks]

Can't wait for Brannen Greene.

[Pablo]

Can't wait for Brannen Greene.
He looked great in the game I watched the other night. Excited to see him in a KU uni.

[O.city]

He needs to bring in a pure shooting 2 guard, with athleticism. Like Lamb.

[Ceej]

Conner Frankamp is on the way. Don't you worry.

Bingo. It'll be great to have that guy who can knock down three pointers.

Seems KU always faces that guy who goes off from beyond the arc.

It'll be nice to have one on our team.

[Bambi]

EJ and Withey are confirmed coming back.

TRob is gone

....via twitter

[Ceej]

EJ and Withey are confirmed coming back.

TRob is gone

....via twitter

Who everyone is worried about is Wesley??

Will you be hoarding another unwarranted scholarship next year?

[Bambi]

Who everyone is worried about is Wesley??

Will you be hoarding another unwarranted scholarship next year?

Classic transfer

[Ceej]

Classic transfer

In hopes of landing Parker.

[Ceej]

Starting line up predictions for next year?

[Ceej]

I will go with EJ, McLemore, Releford, Ellis and Withey.

[boogblaster]

they need a 3-point shooter bad .....

[lcarus]

they need a 3-point shooter bad .....

Tonight they just needed someone who could make a dunk or layup.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

they need a 3-point shooter bad .....

This too though. We need more fire power from the arc.

[Fritz88]

It was a great season. This team should always be safe with Billy at the helm.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Bambi]

Tyshawn Taylor ‏ @tee_y_


thank you to everybody that supported me and my team. I'm going to miss it here in Kansas. love you guys #greatestfansintheworld

[HolyHandgernade]

Keys to next season:

Will the three seniors be able to lead? If they can translate to the freshman the grittiness necessary to play at KU, they will be very successful.

Will the freshman buy in? It helps two of them got acclimated this past year.

Parker, if he commits, makes this a pre season top 5 team.

[KC_Connection]

Next year's team will be better than this year's team assuming Withey stays. His presence alone will ensure an elite defense.

[KC_Connection]

I'm really not sure who can challenge KU next year in the conference. I figured Texas might, but Jcovan made the odd decision to bolt today. Baylor is losing nearly everyone, ISU is losing White and Christopherson, KSU is coached by Weber now....does Huggins have any good recruits coming in? WVU might be #2.

[Imon Yourside]

Keys to next season:

Will the three seniors be able to lead? If they can translate to the freshman the grittiness necessary to play at KU, they will be very successful.

Will the freshman buy in? It helps two of them got acclimated this past year.

Parker, if he commits, makes this a pre season top 5 team.

Parker seemed fairly upset with the departure of Manning, seems a longshot now.

[KC_Connection]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7767401/indiana-hoosiers-continue-moving-2012-13

Katz has a preliminary top 25 up for next year. KU about where they should be, IMO. He's still got Baylor as the 2nd best B12 team...I'm not so sure with their 3 major losses.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7767401/indiana-hoosiers-continue-moving-2012-13

Katz has a preliminary top 25 up for next year. KU about where they should be, IMO. He's still got Baylor as the 2nd best B12 team...I'm not so sure with their 3 major losses.

3. Kansas

The Jayhawks are projected to lose Thomas Robinson, and they will lose Tyshawn Taylor. But have we learned our lesson not to dismiss anything Bill Self does with this program? Kansas might lose Jeff Withey, but don't be surprised if he stays with more touches coming his way. Newcomers Perry Ellis and Ben McLemore will be instant studs. Kansas isn't going anywhere.


Man, I can't wait for next season. :clap:

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Has Parker set a date when he would like to make his decision by...?

*EDIT*
Looks like April 11th is the date.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Jason King ‏ @JasonKingESPN Close
Probably gone viral by now, but Elijah Johnson and Jeff Withey vow to return. Self on Robinson: "It's over."

[ReynardMuldrake]

Parker seemed fairly upset with the departure of Manning, seems a longshot now.

That sucks. Manning is the reason we recruited Withey.

[Imon Yourside]

That sucks. Manning is the reason we recruited Withey.

What we really need are shooters, not more big men. Shabazz would be nice, but WWW already sent the check. ;)

[ReynardMuldrake]

What we really need are shooters, not more big men. Shabazz would be nice, but WWW already sent the check. ;)

Do we have a big body coming in to replace Robinson? I'm familiar with Ellis, the other recruits not so much.

[Imon Yourside]

Do we have a big body coming in to replace Robinson? I'm familiar with Ellis, the other recruits not so much.

Ellis, White, Traylor, Peters, Lucas

[ThatRaceCardGuy]

Another great season of KU basketball. Manning you will be missed, you made our bigs great. Good luck at Tulsa. Great coaching job by Self this year, confirms what most of us already know: the best coach in the college game coaches at Kansas. Thank you Tyshawn for an amazing senior year, you were the heart and soul of this team. T Rob, I wish you would come back, but the NBA calls...thanks for a great year. Looking forward to the 2012-2013 season, becuase this team will be loaded and deep. Rock Chalk!

[Thig Lyfe]

Only now am I realizing just how little depth this team had. Imagine what they'll be able to do with a fuckin' bench.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Only now am I realizing just how little depth this team had. Imagine what they'll be able to do with a ****in' bench.

Staggaring isn't it. What a great season.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

What we really need are shooters, not more big men. Shabazz would be nice, but WWW already sent the check. ;)

OK I'm seeing it a few times now... what is WWW?

[ReynardMuldrake]

Only now am I realizing just how little depth this team had. Imagine what they'll be able to do with a fuckin' bench.

They did MORE than what was asked of them, and they did it with heart. I'm gonna miss these guys.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Jason King ‏ @JasonKingESPN Close
Probably gone viral by now, but Elijah Johnson and Jeff Withey vow to return. Self on Robinson: "It's over."

:clap:

[RealSNR]

What's Tulsa spelled backwards?

They're getting a damn fine coach

[HolyHandgernade]

Parker seemed fairly upset with the departure of Manning, seems a longshot now.

But, he was also very impressed by strength training coach Hudy.

[Lzen]

Who everyone is worried about is Wesley??

Will you be hoarding another unwarranted scholarship next year?

Wouldn't his brother, Keith Langford pay for his scholly if KU needed that extra one for someone else?

[ChiTown]

Only now am I realizing just how little depth this team had. Imagine what they'll be able to do with a ****in' bench.

You'll need a deeper bench with your two best players going Pro.

[Reerun_KC]

You'll need a deeper bench with your two best players going Pro.

Looks like its shaping up to be one...

Will be nice for a change.

[Old Dog]

OK I'm seeing it a few times now... what is WWW?

Here you go: World Wide Wes (aka William Wesley)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wesley

another article
http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2012/04/worldwide_wes_was_behind_the_k_1.html

[DJay23]

Just want to put this out there. KU is due to return the trip to Ohio State next year. I've been saving money to go. If anyone else is going and finds deals on tickets and such let me know and I'll do the same. Not sure how it works as I have never been to a KU away game. NOt sure if you can get tickets through the KU ticket office or if there's a KU "section" away like you see at college football games.

[Mr. Laz]

Have high hopes for Withey ... i want him working on the stuff he was forced to try against UK.

we don't push hard enough to expand our offense imo

[O.city]

Withey needs to develop a baby book and/ or really work on the 15 footer.


I'm excited about next years bunch already. Sucks to lose TT and Trob, but moving on.


I would love if they could nab Parker. He would be a monster get.

[Messier]

You'll need a deeper bench with your two best players going Pro.

I know. You know what season this reminds me of? All of them.

[Ceej]

Wouldn't his brother, Keith Langford pay for his scholly if KU needed that extra one for someone else?

No clue.

But, I guarantee BillyBoy will find a schollie if someone like Parker wants to commit.

[Thig Lyfe]

Withey's such a good free throw shooter that it would be killer if he could just get to the line. Make the D hack at him.

[Mr. Laz]

Withey needs to develop a baby book and/ or really work on the 15 footer.


I'm excited about next years bunch already. Sucks to lose TT and Trob, but moving on.


I would love if they could nab Parker. He would be a monster get.
Hope Withey really works on his going left/shooting left

right now when goes left it's awkward and still shot with his right hand it exposes the ball too much.

yea, he can shot free throws well enough that he should be able to hit that shot from the top of the key-ish pretty good.

great potential, has the body to compete in NBA

[KC_Connection]

Just want to put this out there. KU is due to return the trip to Ohio State next year. I've been saving money to go. If anyone else is going and finds deals on tickets and such let me know and I'll do the same. Not sure how it works as I have never been to a KU away game. NOt sure if you can get tickets through the KU ticket office or if there's a KU "section" away like you see at college football games.
Boo Craft for all of us.

[Buehler445]

Wasn't Craft a Sr?

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Wasn't Craft a Sr?

Ha.

NO.

[KC_Connection]

Wasn't Craft a Sr?
Soph. Two more years of KU victories over him.

[Buehler445]

Soph. Two more years of KU victories over him.

Goddamn it. I don't want to spend the next 730 days hearing that he is "the best on-ball defender in the NCAA."

[KC_Connection]

Goddamn it. I don't want to spend the next 730 days hearing that he is "the best on-ball defender in the NCAA."
You could always just yell at your TV at the whiny hacker until KU beats him. That's what I usually do.

[Braincase]

Latest...

Looks like Norm Roberts will be returning to KU as an assistant coach. He had left KU to become the head coach at St. John's, and has been on the Florida bench of late. His son, Niko, is a walk-on at KU.

Evan Manning, son of Danny Manning, will be a preferred walk-on at Kansas in the fall semester. So, at least there will be one Manning on the bench.

[the Talking Can]

Latest...

Looks like Norm Roberts will be returning to KU as an assistant coach. He had left KU to become the head coach at St. John's, and has been on the Florida bench of late. His son, Niko, is a walk-on at KU.

Evan Manning, son of Danny Manning, will be a preferred walk-on at Kansas in the fall semester. So, at least there will be one Manning on the bench.

man i hope this true...Roberts is an excellent recruiter and solid bench coach

[Mr. Plow]

Latest...

Looks like Norm Roberts will be returning to KU as an assistant coach. He had left KU to become the head coach at St. John's, and has been on the Florida bench of late. His son, Niko, is a walk-on at KU.

Evan Manning, son of Danny Manning, will be a preferred walk-on at Kansas in the fall semester. So, at least there will be one Manning on the bench.

Good hire.

[ROYC75]

Good News!

[Fritz88]

I want Tony Parker.

[Thig Lyfe]

I saw Danny Manning's son steal a hat from Lidz on Mass Street once.

[ArrowheadHawk]

I want Tony Parker.

.

[Ceej]

Nice to get Norm Roberts back.

Damn, I'm already counting down the days until Late night; which I plan on attending this year.

[DJay23]

Nice to get Norm Roberts back.

Damn, I'm already counting down the days until Late night; which I plan on attending this year.

I lifted this from the Phog but knew you all would appreciate it. It's great to root for a team that is so consistent. God Bless Bill Self!

Final Coaches Polls of the Last 5 years.

KU: #2, #4, #6, #10, #1

DUKE: #14, #7, #1, #11, #16

UNC: #6, #8, NR, #1, #3

UK: #1, #3, #5, NR, NR

UCONN: NR, #1, NR, #3, NR

UCLA: NR, NR, NR, #18, #4

MSU: #7, NR, #4, #2, #13

Louisville: #4, #22, NR, #5, #6

tOSU: #3, #5, #11, NR, NR

Cuse: #5, #18, #8, #12, NR

KSU: NR, #24, #7, NR, NR

MU: #11, NR, NR, #8, NR

[Pants]

Norm Roberts can fucking recruit. Hopefully Chris Walker comes with him. :D

[Braincase]

I lifted this from the Phog but knew you all would appreciate it. It's great to root for a team that is so consistent. God Bless Bill Self!

Final Coaches Polls of the Last 5 years.

KU: #2, #4, #6, #10, #1

DUKE: #14, #7, #1, #11, #16

UNC: #6, #8, NR, #1, #3

UK: #1, #3, #5, NR, NR

UCONN: NR, #1, NR, #3, NR

UCLA: NR, NR, NR, #18, #4

MSU: #7, NR, #4, #2, #13

Louisville: #4, #22, NR, #5, #6

tOSU: #3, #5, #11, NR, NR

Cuse: #5, #18, #8, #12, NR

KSU: NR, #24, #7, NR, NR

MU: #11, NR, NR, #8, NR

You didn't see Fiji's post on the TB - it's the Final AP poll that matters, bro!

[ArrowheadHawk]

So is this Norm thing a done deal? Haven't seen it reported anywhere.

[Braincase]

So is this Norm thing a done deal? Haven't seen it reported anywhere.

It's rollin', but not quite hatin'
We're patrollin', tryin' to catch 'em writin' purty...

http://espn.go.com/blog/CollegesFlorida/post/_/id/4073/uf-assistant-roberts-mulling-kansas-offer

[DJay23]

Happy Anniversary Jayhawks!

[Braincase]

Link (http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/apr/08/hidden-highlights-scout-team-duties-dunks-prep-tra/?sports)

From now until they make their much-anticipated debuts in Allen Fieldhouse, the prowess of ineligible Kansas University freshmen basketball players Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor will remain shrouded in mystery.


McLemore, a 6-foot-5, 185-pound guard from St. Louis, and Traylor, a 6-8, 220-pound forward from Chicago — who practiced second semester but could not play in games in accordance with NCAA eligibility rules — recently were willing to discuss what 16,300 fans can expect at the Oct. 12 Late Night in the Phog.
Of his best buddy McLemore, Traylor said: “The best play Ben had at practice this season was on a fast break. Naadir (Tharpe, frosh guard) had the ball at halfcourt. He threw an alley-oop and Ben jumped the highest I’ve ever seen anybody jump in my life and he dunked it. I think practice ended off that.”


McLemore remembers the Jordanesque-moment well.


“I told Naadir to throw it up. I jumped pretty high to get it with two hands,” McLemore said with a smile. “I’ve got a good vertical and stuff like that.”
His leaping ability was showcased on one other highlight-reel practice play.
“One time I stole the ball from Jeff Withey and had a break by myself in the open court. I jumped pretty high and dunked it,” McLemore said.


He was eager to point out Traylor’s top play on the scout team at practice the past four months.


“Jamari did a double-clutch dunk through the lane through everybody. He double-clutched and dunked over a 7-footer,” McLemore said, ostensibly referring to the team’s only 7-footer, Withey.


Traylor, who worked with and against KU’s big men daily, said his own personal highlight was “probably a defensive play. I probably got a couple blocks in a row, (but) I can’t think of anything off the top of my head now.”


It’s unlikely the consecutive blocks came against 6-10, 237-pound All-American Robinson, who taught Traylor a thing or two this season.


“Thomas didn’t guard me as much as I had to guard him. I made sure I guarded him,” said Traylor, who was determined to learn from the best. “It’s real intense going against him. Sometimes he gets real mad with me. He tries to push me around all the time. I’ve got to show him I’m not a chump, you know?”


McLemore and Traylor made sure to bring their A-games to practice every day.
There was no reason to hold back, considering they wouldn’t be allowed to play in games until preseason 2012-13.


“If there was a time I cried, it was probably the day I found out I was ineligible (in October). Other than that, I don’t think I got that frustrated in practice,” said Traylor, Rivals.com’s No. 141-ranked player in the recruiting Class of 2011. He played his senior year at IMG Academies in Florida. “It’s going to benefit me in the long run because I got a year of practice under my belt. I already know all the plays, and I’ve been practicing against one of the best players in college who is going to be a great NBA player. That practice is going to prepare me for anything next year.”


Noted McLemore, a former Oak Hill Academy/Houston Christian Life Center standout who entered KU as the No. 17-rated player in the country: “When I first got here, I was sluggish and tired trying to guard Tyshawn (Taylor). He’s a fast point guard. I think my defense has picked up. It is getting better.


“I think next year will be a shock, going from not playing at all and coming out and playing a lot of minutes,” McLemore added. “It’s going to be weird because I’m going to be a freshman again playing a lot of minutes. I can’t wait.”
Traylor said a highlight was soaking up information from assistant coach Danny Manning, who is now headed to Tulsa as the Hurricane head coach. Manning worked with KU’s big men.


“I’m not going to forget it. You can’t forget that kind of stuff,” Traylor said of pointers from the 15-year NBA veteran. “I learned so much it will stick with me forever. I learned a lot of the little things as far as footwork, positioning, timing. It’s a lot more complex than I thought it was when you’re just running around in AAU. There’s a lot more thinking involved at this level.”


The two definitely felt part of the team, even though they were not allowed (by the NCAA) to sit on the bench during NCAA Tournament games. Both players sat in seats in the crowd, though close to court level.


“Sometimes guys come out of the huddle and point to me, and I feel I’m part of the team all the time,” Traylor said. “We get acknowledgment from the guys. It’s special to me.”


“It’s a close team,” McLemore noted. “We’re really like brothers.”
McLemore and Traylor, who both had over 3.0 grade point averages first semester and will be ready to go academically next season with four years of eligibility remaining.



Inseparable, they were not roommates.



Traylor rooms with Christian Garrett; McLemore with Niko Roberts.
“If you see me, you are going to see Ben,” Traylor said. “It’s like we are attached at the hip.”


“Niko is my roommate. I’ll stay with him,” McLemore said with a laugh, “but I’m always in Jamari’s room because we’re always together. The team is always together anyway. We’re that close.”


T-Rob, Taylor visit L.A. over weekend: KU senior Tyshawn Taylor and junior Thomas Robinson were spotted sitting behind the Houston Rockets bench Friday during the Rockets’ victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at L.A.’s Staples Center. Former KU teammate Marcus Morris of the Rockets did not play in the game. Morris posted a picture of the three together on Instagram (https://twitter.com/#%21/_tee_y/status/188689034548224000). It’s not known whether Robinson and/or Taylor met with any prospective agents during the trip to L.A., as the Morris twins did during a similar trip last spring. Taylor and Robinson are scheduled to be back for Monday’s basketball banquet (6:30 p.m., Holidome). Robinson, who has yet to officially announce his intentions to enter the NBA Draft, could use the banquet as a forum to announce his plans to turn pro. He’s currently listed as the No. 4 pick overall by draftexpress.com and long been considered a lock to leave KU after three seasons. The first day of the spring National Letter of Intent signing period is April 11 (Wednesday), meaning any non-senior that makes himself eligible for the NBA Draft before then must remove his name by Tuesday night in order to retain collegiate eligibility by the NCAA. In an intriguing spinoff, the NBA does not recognize this new NCAA-mandated college deadline. In the NBA’s eyes, players have until April 29 to enter their names into the draft.


This, that: Future KU player Andrew White, a 6-6, 210-pound senior small forward from Miller School in Chester, Va., scored 14 points off 6-of-13 shooting in the Black Team’s 130-127 loss to the White squad at Friday’s Derby Festival Classic all-star game in Louisville. White had six assists and two steals. North Carolina State signee T.J. Warren, a 6-7 forward, had 27 points and St. John’s signee JaKarr Sampson 18 in the victory. ... William G. Parrott, Jr., a major contributor to KU athletics (Parrott Athletic Center) has died at the age of 79 in Stuart, Fla. Born in Pittsburg, he resided in Stuart since 1977. Parrott lived in Lawrence for a number of years. His obituary can be found here (http://heavencalled.com/notice.php?id=1568) ... KU strength coach Andrea Hudy is featured in the book “Coaching Wisdom: Championship coaches and their Players Share Successful Leadership Principles” by Mike Harrity, associate athletic director at the University of Notre Dame. The J-W’s Tom Keegan recently wrote a profile of Hudy, available here (http://www2.kusports.com/news/2012/apr/01/ku-finds-right-fit-strength-and-conditioning-coach/).

[ArrowheadHawk]

If only. This game would be badass.
https://p.twimg.com/Ap67yj9CIAAbpsg.jpg

[cdirty]

great read.

the future is bright.

[Titty Meat]

Whats the big Bill Self announcement? They just said something about it tonight on the news?

[KC_Connection]

Whats the big Bill Self announcement? They just said something about it tonight on the news?
TRob gone.

[Braincase]

TRob gone.

Go get your money, T. FOE.

[ReynardMuldrake]

Go get your money, T. FOE.

Yup. He earned it.

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

Norm Roberts coming back to KU as assistant.

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2012/apr/09/norm-roberts-join-kansas-coaching-staff/

[Pants]

Norm Roberts coming back to KU as assistant.

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2012/apr/09/norm-roberts-join-kansas-coaching-staff/

Good news.

[Mr. Plow]

Norm Roberts coming back to KU as assistant.

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2012/apr/09/norm-roberts-join-kansas-coaching-staff/


:clap:

[FishingRod]

I have a Challenge / Request for Help. Once upon a Time I watched KU beat the Soviet National Basketball team at Kemper Arena. I can’t find a box score or any evidence on the net that the game was ever played. 1989-1991 ish . Can anyone find a link to a box score.

[Braincase]

Norm Roberts coming back to KU as assistant.

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2012/apr/09/norm-roberts-join-kansas-coaching-staff/
FTMFW

[ArrowheadHawk]

Seems to be a lot of smoke about Trevor Releford transferring to KU. That would be sweet. Even sweeter if he could get a waiver and play with his brother next year.

[Braincase]

Seems to be a lot of smoke about Trevor Releford transferring to KU. That would be sweet. Even sweeter if he could get a waiver and play with his brother next year.

That'd be cool.

[Buehler445]

Seems to be a lot of smoke about Trevor Releford transferring to KU. That would be sweet. Even sweeter if he could get a waiver and play with his brother next year.

Why? He's the man at Bama. I mean he is the STUD for those guys. I'll take Travis any day of the week, but he seems to be a decent player.

[Silock]

I don't think he can transfer without sitting out a year. And I've never read anything concrete about it.

[Ceej]

Even if there is any truth to the rumor.

How would Trevor get cleared to play next year??

[Bambi]

Seems to be a lot of smoke about Trevor Releford transferring to KU. That would be sweet. Even sweeter if he could get a waiver and play with his brother next year.

Heard that too. Would be great. Why would you play there when you could play in the big time?

[ArrowheadHawk]

Even if there is any truth to the rumor.

How would Trevor get cleared to play next year??
Tell the NCAA he is homesick and they might give him a waiver.

[Bambi]

Tell the NCAA he is homesick and they might give him a waiver.

I think when they look at a school like Kansas vs a place say...Alabama it might be an easy decision for the NCAA.

[Ceej]

Tell the NCAA he is homesick and they might give him a waiver.

Ehhh, kind of lame if you ask me.

[Braincase]

I think when they look at a school like Kansas vs a place say...Alabama it might be an easy decision for the NCAA.

He's been traumatized by the actions of Harvey Almorn Updyke, and as a botany major specializing in trees, he feels compelled to leave Alabama.

[the Talking Can]

McLemore has the most natural athletic ability and NBA upside of anyone Self has recruited, imo, (with the exception of Wright's athleticism)...even over Rush and Arthur...he is the definition of athletic freak

in his videos, he rains 3's and then flies in for dunks...think Giddens with a handle

if his skills catch up to his natural talent, he will be amazing...can not wait to see him play

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sHRMY7Itcq4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Braincase]

McLemore has the most natural athletic ability and NBA upside of anyone Self has recruited, imo, (with the exception of Wright's athleticism)...even over Rush and Arthur...he is the definition of athletic freak

in his videos, he rains 3's and then flies in for dunks...think Giddens with a handle

if his skills catch up to his natural talent, he will be amazing...can not wait to see him play

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sHRMY7Itcq4" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>

I see this young man as being a cornerstone of next year's team. The added self-discipline he will have developed sitting on the bench for a season can't hurt. Combine his skill set with that of mature freshmen in Perry Ellis & Landen Lucas, a hungry Jabari Traylor and senior leadership with Elijah, Trevor, Jeff, & Kevin... I think we'll make the tourney next year.

[ReynardMuldrake]

McLemore has the most natural athletic ability and NBA upside of anyone Self has recruited, imo, (with the exception of Wright's athleticism)...even over Rush and Arthur...he is the definition of athletic freak

in his videos, he rains 3's and then flies in for dunks...think Giddens with a handle

if his skills catch up to his natural talent, he will be amazing...can not wait to see him play

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sHRMY7Itcq4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

That's awesome. An outside shooter who can take it to the rim. We need him badly. And practicing against Robinson and Withey all semester has to help. Although I'm just as excited to see Perry Ellis.

If our guys can play to their abilities, we are going to be title contenders next year.

[Ceej]

Basically a redshirt year for McLemore.

Kid's got talent.

Hope he's got a jumpshot and some range to go along with those dunks.

[Bambi]

McLemore has the most natural athletic ability and NBA upside of anyone Self has recruited, imo, (with the exception of Wright's athleticism)...even over Rush and Arthur...he is the definition of athletic freak

in his videos, he rains 3's and then flies in for dunks...think Giddens with a handle

if his skills catch up to his natural talent, he will be amazing...can not wait to see him play

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sHRMY7Itcq4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


woah...

[DJay23]

Travis Releford ‏ @T_2releFOUR Close
My bro isn't going anywhere so stop makin up ****.

[O.city]

Well Shabazz to UCLA and Noel to UK.


Parker deciding today. I bet it's UCLA, but KU still has a chance.

[Lzen]

Well Shabazz to UCLA and Noel to UK.


Parker deciding today. I bet it's UCLA, but KU still has a chance.

Not sure why anyone would want to go to UCLA right now with the way that program is falling apart. I have been wondering all along if Parker was waiting on whether TRob decided to go pro.

[O.city]

Shabazz released a statement saying he wanted to help "clean up the program and take it back to where it once was".

[Lzen]

Shabazz released a statement saying he wanted to help "clean up the program and take it back to where it once was".

Which probably means that UCLA gave him the most $$$s. :D

[the Talking Can]

shabazz will accomplish as much at USC (edit) as Mayo did...which is basically nothing

[Mr. Laz]

Which probably means that UCLA gave him the most $$$s. :D
.

[Ceej]

shabazz will accomplish as much at UCLA as Mayo did...which is basically nothing

Mayo played at USC.

[O.city]

I'm saying the boosters at UCLA have some coin and didn't much like the bad press they have gotten over Howland lately.

They have a really good class coming in this year.

[DJay23]

Parker deciding today.

Everything I've read says he doesn't know when he will commit yet.

[the Talking Can]

Mayo played at USC.

whooops...correct

consider it an analogy then

[Mr. Plow]

whooops...correct

consider it an analogy then

Well technically you were right. Mayo accomplished absolutely nothing at UCLA. :)

[Al Czervik]

Danny Manning bringing in some KU blood as Asst. coaches

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/ncaa/04/12/danny.manning.tulsa.ap/index.html?sct=cb_t2_a10

Ballard and Woodberry

[DJay23]

Tony Parker to make his decision on Thursday at his high school by picking a hat. We don't usually fair well in these hat ceremonies.

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2012/apr/14/court-classroom-still-home-ex-ku-guard-billy-thoma/

Recruiting: Tony Parker, a 6-9 center from Miller Grove High in Lithonia, Ga., told the Charlotte Observer he will choose a school during a ceremony Thursday at his high school. He has a final list of KU, Duke, Georgia, UCLA, Ohio State, Georgetown and Memphis. He plans on cutting his list to five, then announcing his choice by donning a hat of the winning school.

“Hopefully, I chop (the list) down because I have to pay 30 dollars a hat,” Parker told the paper. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, meanwhile, reports that the country’s No. 27-ranked player is considering making return trips to several of his finalists before rendering his decision.

“I just think he’s trying to get to a clear place in his mind where he wants to go,” Miller Grove coach Sharman White told the Journal-Constitution. “It’s a really tough position to be in, and I don’t envy him one bit. All things considered, he’s handling it very well and trying to figure out what’s best for him.”

[DJay23]

Also this..

http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncb/story/_/id/7812766/larry-brown-interviewing-smu-mustangs-source-says

Larry Brown to meet with SMU

Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will interview with SMU on Saturday for the Mustangs' coaching vacancy, a source told ESPN senior writer Andy Katz.

Marquette associate coach Tony Benford will also meet with SMU on Saturday to discuss the opening, the source said.

SMU fired Matt Doherty on March 13 after six seasons.

Brown's last job was as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, which ended in 2010, his seventh NBA job since leaving Kansas after winning the 1988 NCAA championship.

Brown told ESPN.com's Dana O'Neil last month he wanted to return to basketball.

"I'm not going to be politicking for a job right now," the 71-year-old Brown said. "I'd like to get back involved in the game in some capacity. Whether that's as a coach, assistant, running a team or just as a resource, I don't care."

[Ceej]

It'd be great to snag Parker.

But, even without him we have a top 5 class.

Another big body would be great.

[Buehler445]

Why do people keep hiring Matt Doherty?

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Also this..

http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncb/story/_/id/7812766/larry-brown-interviewing-smu-mustangs-source-says

Larry Brown to meet with SMU

Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown will interview with SMU on Saturday for the Mustangs' coaching vacancy, a source told ESPN senior writer Andy Katz.

Marquette associate coach Tony Benford will also meet with SMU on Saturday to discuss the opening, the source said.

SMU fired Matt Doherty on March 13 after six seasons.

Brown's last job was as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, which ended in 2010, his seventh NBA job since leaving Kansas after winning the 1988 NCAA championship.

Brown told ESPN.com's Dana O'Neil last month he wanted to return to basketball.

"I'm not going to be politicking for a job right now," the 71-year-old Brown said. "I'd like to get back involved in the game in some capacity. Whether that's as a coach, assistant, running a team or just as a resource, I don't care."

At 71 Larry needs to become an assistant coach/recruiter at KU.

You want to compete for titles in a place you love Larry, or coach SMU?

[O.city]

So when is Parker making a decision.

[DJay23]

So when is Parker making a decision.

Thursday

[O.city]

Are we still in the hunt?

[DJay23]

At 71 Larry needs to become an assistant coach/recruiter at KU.

You want to compete for titles in a place you love Larry, or coach SMU?

Head coach of a crappy college program would be pretty rough on a 71 year old I think. I'd love it if KU just retained him as a consultant, kind of like his role for the title run.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Head coach of a crappy college program would be pretty rough on a 71 year old I think. I'd love it if KU just retained him as a consultant, kind of like his role for the title run.

That's what I was thinking. It's OK at 71 to slow down just a little LB. You can go back home.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Few days old....duno if a repost, but for those behind such as myself, this was an interesting read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1141913-tony-parker-kansas-is-the-sleeper-pick-to-steal-high-school-star-from-duke

Tony Parker will probably end up at Duke, UCLA, Georgia or Kansas.

Duke is still the favorite. Georgia is still a dark horse because it's close to home and Parker's high school teammates will be playing alongside him, should he choose to go there.

But it's clear that Parker is perhaps most impressed by Kansas, and given the Jayhawks' run to the NCAA title game, he's probably even more amped on the idea of playing there than he was when he visited in February.

The 6'9" center from Lithonia, Ga. is still uncommitted, and though he is unlikely to sign on Wednesday, he is expected to narrow down his decision from a pool that includes Duke, Georgia, Kansas, UCLA, Ohio State, Georgetown and Memphis.

The Jayhawks are still considered a long shot to land the recruit, but you wouldn't know it by the way Parker talked about the school after he visited. ESPN.com's Jason Jordan wrote a lengthy piece that detailed Parker's selection process and included input from his family members, and Parker seemed enamored with the atmosphere surrounding the Jayhawks' storied basketball program.

Jordan wrote:

It's obvious that Parker is high on the Jayhawks; he's like a kid reeling off his wish list for Christmas. It's almost as if he has rehearsed this spiel on what he likes about them.

He talks about the offensive sets, his love for all things Andrea Hudy, the focus on getting the ball inside and then there are the fans.

"They're insane," Parker said. "Being at the game there was indescribable."

"Atmosphere isn't something that would impress me," Hazel said.

"This isn't an atmosphere," Parker said. "This place is like a cult or a religion."


Some highlights from Tony Parker's career at Miller Grove.
There are some concerns, however, regarding Parker's potential future with the Jayhawks. One is that Bill Self's recruiting class is expected to include three post players, with whom Parker would likely have to compete for a starting job.

Parker insists that won't sway him from choosing Kansas, telling Jordan, "It's not that big a deal to me. But you've got to consider it."

Likely, Parker is also considering the fact that he—and the rest of his recruiting class—could be the missing pieces for a team that made a run to the Final Four in 2012. He saw what Kentucky did with a roster largely made up of inexperienced freshmen. He saw that a young team with unstoppable talent can win a championship.

Judging from the way things went down in this year's postseason, Kansas has the best chance of winning a championship in the short-term of all the schools Parker is considering. Against Kentucky in this year's title game, Kansas was missing players who could stop Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

It is very possible that Parker is one of those missing players. Parker could help Kansas win a championship right away, especially if the rest of the Jayhawks' recruiting class is as strong as the experts are insisting it is.

The history at Duke and UCLA is compelling, and being close to home at Georgia is tempting. But a chance to win a national title trumps all of that, which is why Kansas might have a better chance of landing Parker than anyone believes.

[KC_Connection]

At 71 Larry needs to become an assistant coach/recruiter at KU.

You want to compete for titles in a place you love Larry, or coach SMU?
SMU sounds like a pretty good gig to me. A ton of money, no expectations, and he'd probably leave in a year or so anyway (as he usually does, he can't stay in one place).

[DJay23]

Are we still in the hunt?

He was reportedly discouraged when Manning left. A lot of the chatter (speculation) I've seen has him going to UCLA.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

He was reportedly discouraged when Manning left. A lot of the chatter (speculation) I've seen has him going to UCLA.

Thatd make sense...

Damnit Manning...! :cuss:
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Eh....I'm over it. :D

[DJay23]

He did also talk a lot about Hudy in the one article I read where he and his family were breaking down his options. His parents want him to go to Duke but he kind of made fun of the fact that he'd be coached in the post by a former guard (Wojo). He pointed to Manning teaching him the skills and Hudy transforming his body for the next level. After it was announced Manning was going to Tulsa he tweeted that things had changed.

We'd be alright without him.

[veist]

He did also talk a lot about Hudy in the one article I read where he and his family were breaking down his options. His parents want him to go to Duke but he kind of made fun of the fact that he'd be coached in the post by a former guard (Wojo). He pointed to Manning teaching him the skills and Hudy transforming his body for the next level. After it was announced Manning was going to Tulsa he tweeted that things had changed.

We'd be alright without him.

I think any recruit that is paying attention to the guys coming out of KU has to be interested in working with Hudy. We've had a lot of guys put that pro-ready body together with her.

[Braincase]

I believe Andrew White is signing his LOI today. 4-star guard.

[Ceej]

For you Topekans...


Tyshawn will be at the Kansas Sampler tomorrow signing autographs between 5:30-7ish.

Would it be evil to me if I had him sign the SI with Chalmers on the front?

LMAO

[Pablo]

What should the shirts say next year?

9 IS FINE.

[KCUnited]

What should the shirts say next year?

9 IS FINE.

Our Nine.

[Bambi]

Get it done Self!

[Pablo]

Our Nine.
This works.

[DJay23]

Good grief.

JayhawkSlant ‏ @JayhawkSlant Close
According to Tony Parker's father, his son isn't going to announce on Friday. Plan is to announce next Thursday. #kubball

[Ceej]

Merv Lindsay to transfer.


:(

[Bambi]

Good grief.

JayhawkSlant ‏ @JayhawkSlant Close
According to Tony Parker's father, his son isn't going to announce on Friday. Plan is to announce next Thursday. #kubball

These types never pan out.

[Bambi]

Merv Lindsay to transfer.


:(


Nothing new. Wish him luck.

[O.city]

Parker is starting to sound like Henry and Selby.



I know its a tough decision, but make it and move on.

[sedated]

A lot of kids seem to be that way. I'm not expecting him to come to KU, and I'm sure we will be fine wherever he goes.

[Braincase]

Merv Lindsay to transfer.


:(

Best of luck to Merv wherever he lands. I'm sure it will be on his feet.

[Buehler445]

Merv Lindsay to transfer.


:(

Fuck. I like him. He looked like he was going to be a good one.

And his name was MERV!

:(

[ROYC75]

Parker is not coming since Manning is gone & Lindsay wasn't going to get playing time next year.

Move along ......

[Ceej]

BUT..... His name was Merv!!!!

[Braincase]

Parker is starting to sound like Henry and Selby.



I know its a tough decision, but make it and move on.

I don't think size is really an issue for us next year. IIRC, Bill said he'd like to pickup another point.

[O.city]

No but you can never have too many skilled big guys. Especially ones on Parkers level. He would likely start at the 4 next year.

[HolyHandgernade]

Hey, Merv, I hear there's a new coach at Tulsa...

[blazzin311]

Hey, Merv, I hear there's a new coach at Tulsa...

As soon as I read he was transferring, that's exactly the thought that crossed my mind, and in fact I rather expect it to happen.

[Pants]

No but you can never have too many skilled big guys. Especially ones on Parkers level. He would likely start at the 4 next year.

Ehhh, Parker is just a big boy. I don't think he's all that skilled. I could be wrong, though.

[blazzin311]

Ehhh, Parker is just a big boy. I don't think he's all that skilled. I could be wrong, though.

I don't know how skilled he really is or isn't, because I've only seen a small sample size of his actual play. I watched the McDonalds HS All-American game a couple weeks back and I was rather impressed with and his skill set. Should only get better too. He had the second best game of anyone on the court that night not named Shabazz. Now he only scored 16 pts., but he can block/ alter shots, and rebound as well......and he did that coming off the bench. The one thing during that game that the analysts did kinda knock on him for was his conditioning. Tends to get a bit out of shape sometimes, and perhaps a bit lazy at times too. But if he's motivated and has a fire lit under his ass he could be a beast. Plenty of untapped potential there. I don't think KU really needs him at all, but at the same time, the more talent on the roster the better.

[Pants]

I don't know how skilled he really is or isn't, because I've only seen a small sample size of his actual play. I watched the McDonalds HS All-American game a couple weeks back and I was rather impressed with and his skill set. Should only get better too. He had the second best game of anyone on the court that night not named Shabazz. Now he only scored 16 pts., but he can block/ alter shots, and rebound as well......and he did that coming off the bench. The one thing during that game that the analysts did kinda knock on him for was his conditioning. Tends to get a bit out of shape sometimes, and perhaps a bit lazy at times too. But if he's motivated and has a fire lit under his ass he could be a beast. Plenty of untapped potential there. I don't think KU really needs him at all, but at the same time, the more talent on the roster the better.

Ahh cool. So he's skilled but fat/lazy. That's def. better than an unskilled hard worker.

[Lzen]

No but you can never have too many skilled big guys. Especially ones on Parkers level. He would likely start at the 4 next year.

Orly? :eek: So you're saying Perry Ellis would not start if we land Parker? :hmmm:

[Lzen]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/57931/do-not-play-rock-chalk-in-missouri-schools

ROFL

[O.city]

I don't think he would. I think Parker would likely start, I could be wrong I guess.

[Lzen]

I don't think he would. I think Parker would likely start, I could be wrong I guess.

If I had to bet, my money would be on Ellis. But we may never know as I doubt KU is that much of a contender for Parker's services at this point.

[O.city]

From what I've read and watched, Parker is the most skilled big man in this class, from an offensive standpoint.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/57931/do-not-play-rock-chalk-in-missouri-schools

ROFL

wow

[Ceej]

From what I've read and watched, Parker is the most skilled big man in this class, from an offensive standpoint.

I've heard that PE was most polished, ready-to start incoming freshman too.

[Bambi]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/57931/do-not-play-rock-chalk-in-missouri-schools

ROFL

Omg, the obsession...

[DJay23]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/57931/do-not-play-rock-chalk-in-missouri-schools

ROFL

I wish my life was so great that that's the kind of thing that keeps me up at night.

[Codered]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/57931/do-not-play-rock-chalk-in-missouri-schools

ROFL

It's a crappy song anyways!

[DJay23]

I think before Manning left, it sounded like it was the parents pushing Duke, the AAU coach pushing UCLA, and Parker lobbying for KU. Now Manning is gone and Georgia just hired the AAU coach (so I read). Apparently it was this news that postponed his announcement to next week sometime. I think this all pushes KU down the list enough to say he's not coming here.

We would have been all kinds of talented and deep next year with him, we're still talented and deep without him.

[Mr. Plow]

Stolen from phog.


Scholarships

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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Naadir Tharpe</td> <td>So</td> <td>Naadir Tharpe</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Naadir Tharpe</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Perry Ellis</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Perry Ellis</td> <td>So</td> <td>Perry Ellis</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Perry Ellis</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Landen Lucas</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Landen Lucas</td> <td>So</td> <td>Landen Lucas</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Landen Lucas</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zach Peters</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Zach Peters</td> <td>So</td> <td>Zach Peters</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Zach Peters</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Andrew White</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Andrew White</td> <td>So</td> <td>Andrew White</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Andrew White</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ben McLemore</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Ben McLemore</td> <td>So</td> <td>Ben McLemore</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Ben McLemore</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jamari Traylor</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Jamari Traylor</td> <td>So</td> <td>Jamari Traylor</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Jamari Traylor</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Anrio Adams</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Anrio Adams</td> <td>So</td> <td>Anrio Adams</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Anrio Adams</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
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</td> <td>Conner Frankamp</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Conner Frankamp</td> <td>So</td> <td>Conner Frankamp</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Conner Frankamp</td> <td>Sr</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
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</td> <td>Brannen Greene</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Brannen Greene</td> <td>So</td> <td>Brannen Greene</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Brannen Greene</td> <td>Sr</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christian Garrett</td> <td>So</td> <td>Christian Garrett</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Christian Garrett</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
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</td> <td>Justin Wesley</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
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[DJay23]

Bill Self ‏ @CoachBillSelf Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Yes, I win a lot...did you not see us shoot 3's in the tourney? RT @RPrice_12: Ever have players challenge you to a game of H-O-R-S-E?

[Braincase]

Stolen from phog.


Scholarships

<table border="0"><tbody><tr><td>2012-2013</td> <td>
</td> <td>2013-2014</td> <td>
</td> <td>2014-2015</td> <td>
</td> <td>2015-2016</td> <td>
</td> <td>2016-2017</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Travis Releford</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kevin Young</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jeff Withey</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elijah Johnson</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Justin Wesley</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Naadir Tharpe</td> <td>So</td> <td>Naadir Tharpe</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Naadir Tharpe</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Perry Ellis</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Perry Ellis</td> <td>So</td> <td>Perry Ellis</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Perry Ellis</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Landen Lucas</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Landen Lucas</td> <td>So</td> <td>Landen Lucas</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Landen Lucas</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zach Peters</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Zach Peters</td> <td>So</td> <td>Zach Peters</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Zach Peters</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Andrew White</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Andrew White</td> <td>So</td> <td>Andrew White</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Andrew White</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ben McLemore</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Ben McLemore</td> <td>So</td> <td>Ben McLemore</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Ben McLemore</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jamari Traylor</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Jamari Traylor</td> <td>So</td> <td>Jamari Traylor</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Jamari Traylor</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Anrio Adams</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Anrio Adams</td> <td>So</td> <td>Anrio Adams</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Anrio Adams</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>Conner Frankamp</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Conner Frankamp</td> <td>So</td> <td>Conner Frankamp</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Conner Frankamp</td> <td>Sr</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>Brannen Greene</td> <td>Fr</td> <td>Brannen Greene</td> <td>So</td> <td>Brannen Greene</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Brannen Greene</td> <td>Sr</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Walkons</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Niko Roberts</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Niko Roberts</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christian Garrett</td> <td>So</td> <td>Christian Garrett</td> <td>Jr</td> <td>Christian Garrett</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>Justin Wesley</td> <td>Sr</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td> <td>
</td></tr></tbody></table>

If all of them stay healthy and in school, 2016 could be another great leap year for us.

[DJay23]

If all of them stay healthy and in school, 2016 could be another great leap year for us.

I want a non leap year title! Let's shoot for 2013!

[Ceej]

Went and met TT at Kansas Sampler in Topeka this evening. Seems like a cool dude..had him sign Beyond the Phog and a gift I got for my soon to be 14 yr old cousin.

So far, 60 some pages in and I absolutely love Beyond the Phog.

Basically a player's perspective the last decade.

A must own.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Went and met TT at Kansas Sampler in Topeka this evening. Seems like a cool dude..had him sign Beyond the Phog and a gift I got for my soon to be 14 yr old cousin.

So far, 60 some pages in and I absolutely love Beyond the Phog.

Basically a player's perspective the last decade.

A must own.

Excellent

[DJay23]

Went and met TT at Kansas Sampler in Topeka this evening. Seems like a cool dude..had him sign Beyond the Phog and a gift I got for my soon to be 14 yr old cousin.

So far, 60 some pages in and I absolutely love Beyond the Phog.

Basically a player's perspective the last decade.

A must own.

I was a little put off by Chalmers' chapter.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

I was a little put off by Chalmers' chapter.

:hmmm: Explain :hmmm:

[DJay23]

:hmmm: Explain :hmmm:
He just came off as cocky and arrogant. Moreso than the others. The stuff Sherron and he were saying to Jay Wright during the 08 tournament, no matter how slighted they felt, was pretty low class if you ask me. Just the impression that I got from those few pages.

[Ceej]

I've only made it up to Collison's chapter -- but so far I really found Gooden's section pretty cool.

Talking about walking up to other KU alums and telling them "congrats" and giving out his contact number. Seems like a pretty cool dude.

Also, after reading Chenowith's section I could see why he was terrible his JR and SR seasons.

Great book so far though.

[Braincase]

I've only made it up to Collison's chapter -- but so far I really found Gooden's section pretty cool.

Talking about walking up to other KU alums and telling them "congrats" and giving out his contact number. Seems like a pretty cool dude.

Also, after reading Chenowith's section I could see why he was terrible his JR and SR seasons.

Great book so far though.

A few years ago (2008) Microsoft's TechEd conference was in Orlando. Some of my friends knew about a cigar bar they wanted to go to, and I tagged along. We were hanging out on the front patio, and a blue Ferarri pulls up. It's Drew Gooden and his longtime girlfriend, Heidi, who is a Kansas City Chief's cheerleader. I remembered her because she had spent some time playing with my son at a KU football game a couple of years prior.

I was wearing a black KU golf shirt by chance. When Drew got out of the car, I pointed at the logo on my shirt and said "Rock Chalk", and he smiled and said "Go KU". Heidi laughed. Next thing I know we're talking about KU basketball and the National Championship. He was very cool, treated me like I was an old friend.

[Lzen]

Ok, now I have to pick up that book. Is Kindle edition okay or is there important stuff in the hardcover that you can't get in electronic format? Keep in mind that I'm not really an autograph seeker and all that.

[RockChalk]

Ok, now I have to pick up that book. Is Kindle edition okay or is there important stuff in the hardcover that you can't get in electronic format? Keep in mind that I'm not really an autograph seeker and all that.

I think Kindle would be fine. I can't think of anything in the hardbook that would be different. Just a bunch of players telling stories for 5-10 pages at a time.

[DJay23]

I need to pick this back up again. I think I left of around Darrell Arthur maybe. That's when this past season picked up and I was reading more articles and message boards online and didn't have spare time to read the book.

[cmh6476]

so are we going to update the original post and scholarship post with the merv news :)

[ArrowheadHawk]

so are we going to update the original post and scholarship post with the merv news :)

Done.

[ChiTown]

Done.

So, you are going to have 15 players on scholarship, or are some of these kids walk-ons??

[Ceej]

A few years ago (2008) Microsoft's TechEd conference was in Orlando. Some of my friends knew about a cigar bar they wanted to go to, and I tagged along. We were hanging out on the front patio, and a blue Ferarri pulls up. It's Drew Gooden and his longtime girlfriend, Heidi, who is a Kansas City Chief's cheerleader. I remembered her because she had spent some time playing with my son at a KU football game a couple of years prior.

I was wearing a black KU golf shirt by chance. When Drew got out of the car, I pointed at the logo on my shirt and said "Rock Chalk", and he smiled and said "Go KU". Heidi laughed. Next thing I know we're talking about KU basketball and the National Championship. He was very cool, treated me like I was an old friend.

That's kinda the vibe I get from him from just reading his chapter.

Made mention he's going to try and give back, or hang around Lawrence more so too.

Seems like a good dude.

[Ceej]

So, you are going to have 15 players on scholarship, or are some of these kids walk-ons??

I believe Garrett and Roberts are walk-ons. I wouldn't be surprised if Wesley is not next year too.

[veist]

I believe Garrett and Roberts are walk-ons. I wouldn't be surprised if Wesley is not next year too.

Yup, Garrett and Roberts are walk-ons.

[DJay23]

Rodrick Stewart's chapter is really good, I thought.

[Ceej]

Rodrick Stewart's chapter is really good, I thought.

Just finished Collison, Hinrich, and Self.

All three chapters were a joy to read.

[DJay23]

Just finished Collison, Hinrich, and Self.

All three chapters were a joy to read.

It's such a good book. Kind of neat to see different points of view on the same things like Roy leaving, how Roy's players viewed Self, Simien's transformation, the Bucknell game, etc.

[DJay23]

According to the Dukehoopblog., we're recruiting Przemek Karnow, a 7-footer from Poland.

**UPDATE — Karnowski will visit Marquette after leaving his Gonzaga visit this weekend. He is being heavily recruited by Kansas, as well as a number of PAC-10 schools. Duke just recently made initial contact and will continue to pursue the big man. A quick decision to Gonzaga is rumored, but not true, according to sources.

By Rafal Juc (April 2012). Body/Athleticism: Measuring at 7-0 without shoes Karnowski with average wingspan possesses excellent size to play at center position even on NBA level. Despite lack of impressing athleticism, 19-years old prospect is quite mobile and well-coordinated. At this stage of development, Karnowski has plenty of room to continue to work on his body, which undeniably needs trimming up, what confirms for example 16.3% body fat rate measured last year before Nike Hoop Summit. Worth to admit, that Pole, who is terrific hard-worker lost over season 2011/12 at least 6 kilos on weight.
www.eurohopes.com/player/1028/przemek-karnowski/

[ArrowheadHawk]

I was updating the header and apparently I missed that Darrell Johnson chose Kansas State, and Fabyon Harris chose Texas A&M.

[Mr. Laz]

According to the Dukehoopblog., we're recruiting Przemek Karnow, a 7-footer from Poland.

**UPDATE — Karnowski will visit Marquette after leaving his Gonzaga visit this weekend. He is being heavily recruited by Kansas, as well as a number of PAC-10 schools. Duke just recently made initial contact and will continue to pursue the big man. A quick decision to Gonzaga is rumored, but not true, according to sources.

By Rafal Juc (April 2012). Body/Athleticism: Measuring at 7-0 without shoes Karnowski with average wingspan possesses excellent size to play at center position even on NBA level. Despite lack of impressing athleticism, 19-years old prospect is quite mobile and well-coordinated. At this stage of development, Karnowski has plenty of room to continue to work on his body, which undeniably needs trimming up, what confirms for example 16.3% body fat rate measured last year before Nike Hoop Summit. Worth to admit, that Pole, who is terrific hard-worker lost over season 2011/12 at least 6 kilos on weight.
www.eurohopes.com/player/1028/przemek-karnowski/

I wonder how much the loss of Manning is going to hurt our recruiting for the bigs.

[O.city]

Parker makes his decision tomorrow.

[DJay23]

Parker makes his decision tomorrow.

Would be sweet if we landed him, but I'm not real optimistic.

[O.city]

I'm saying its a long shot, but it would be great to grab the guy.

[Braincase]

Would be sweet if we landed him, but I'm not real optimistic.

That's where I am. I agree, solid pickup, but I think he's going to UCLA.

[DJay23]

Just finisehd Xavier's chapter. After reading Sherron and then Xavier it seems as if X really didn't want to leave after his freshman year. Carl had a lot more to do with that decision than he should have.

I didn't realize X and Elijah were good friends going back to middle school.

[O.city]

I think I remember reading something like Parker didn't really like UCLA as much because Smith decided to stay.


It's probably just speculation but it could hold some merit.

[DJay23]

I think I remember reading something like Parker didn't really like UCLA as much because Smith decided to stay.


It's probably just speculation but it could hold some merit.

I like the sound of that. Hope it's true.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Parker to UCLA if you didn't know already...

[Braincase]

Lyons I think we can pass on, but apparently there's a 7' Polish kid looking for a school in the US. Looks like he has some offensive skills, and if Hudy gets a hold of him, he could be a beast. Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RnCN2QJmm0).

[ArrowheadHawk]

Lyons I think we can pass on, but apparently there's a 7' Polish kid looking for a school in the US. Looks like he has some offensive skills, and if Hudy gets a hold of him, he could be a beast. Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RnCN2QJmm0).

:thumb:

[Bambi]

Dickie V ranks KU #4 going into this season.

Sounds like KU has inside track on the Harrison twins as well...just added tonight.

KU also makes final three for James Young (5 star out of Michigan)

What a time to be a Jayhawk.....

[Bambi]

Lyons I think we can pass on, but apparently there's a 7' Polish kid looking for a school in the US. Looks like he has some offensive skills, and if Hudy gets a hold of him, he could be a beast. Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RnCN2QJmm0).

Lyons won't play on this team with the talent coming in. Self is relentless.

[Silock]

Sounds like KU has inside track on the Harrison twins as well...just added tonight.

Where are you getting this from?

[DJay23]

Where are you getting this from?

Yeah no kidding. I've never even heard of these guys. I had to do a search to see what class they are.

[Silock]

I've heard of them, but I've never even heard of KU being on their radar.

[DJay23]

Found it. KUSports.com

Young lists KU: James Young, a 6-7, 200-pound senior-to-be from Troy (Mich.) High School, has a top three of Kentucky, KU and Michigan State (in that order), according to Rivals.com. Young averaged 26.8 points and 8.0 rebounds a game in four games at an AAU Tournament last weekend in Minnesota. He plays for The Family out of Detroit. Young, who is ranked No. 9 in the Class of 2013 by Rivals.com, hopes to pick a school this summer.

Twins list KU: The Harrison twins of Texas list KU, Maryland, Kentucky, Baylor, Arizona and Villanova. Andrew Harrison, who is ranked No. 2 in the Class of 2013, and Aaron Harrison, who is ranked No. 5, are 6-foot-5 combo guards out of Travis High School in Fort Bend, Texas.

[Bambi]

Where are you getting this from?

KU Sports dot com

[shitgoose]

Dickie V ranks KU #4 going into this season.

Sounds like KU has inside track on the Harrison twins as well...just added tonight.

KU also makes final three for James Young (5 star out of Michigan)

What a time to be a Jayhawk.....

Kentucky bound. No question about it. KU will have Tharpe, Anrio Adams, Mclemore, White, and Frankamp in the back court for '13-14 season. Twins will go where they both get to start from Day 1.

[Bambi]

Kentucky bound. No question about it. KU will have Tharpe, Anrio Adams, Mclemore, White, and Frankamp in the back court for '13-14 season. Twins will go where they both get to start from Day 1.

Damn-mit!

[HolyHandgernade]

Kentucky bound. No question about it. KU will have Tharpe, Anrio Adams, Mclemore, White, and Frankamp in the back court for '13-14 season. Twins will go where they both get to start from Day 1.

I wouldn't put Maryland out of the picture just yet, but I agree that the chance they end up at KU is small. That isn't always the thing about recruiting, however. Recruits talk, and whether you get a recruit or not, you like the top ones to visit and hopefully say good things to other recruits who may be strongly considering us. Always a positive if you can these type of visits.

[Ceej]

Just finished up the JR Giddens chapter.

Pretty interesting.

I need to start reading this book more often.

[Silock]

I don't know how it's taken you this long to read it.

I bought it and finished it in one night. Couldn't put it down.

[Braincase]

Kentucky bound. No question about it. KU will have Tharpe, Anrio Adams, Mclemore, White, and Frankamp in the back court for '13-14 season. Twins will go where they both get to start from Day 1.

Don't know what's happening with Anrio Adams. He hasn't qualified yet, and he's deleted his twitter account. We may have an opening in the backcourt. We don't need any more "non-qualifier" trouble.

Now watch... he'll end up at Kentucky.

[Mr. Plow]

Don't know what's happening with Anrio Adams. He hasn't qualified yet, and he's deleted his twitter account. We may have an opening in the backcourt. We don't need any more "non-qualifier" trouble.

Now watch... he'll end up at Kentucky.


Not a good sign via his facebook....


http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/371490_100002548959512_790270231_q.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/anrio.adams)Anrio Adams (http://www.facebook.com/anrio.adams)

April 27 (http://www.facebook.com/anrio.adams/posts/282161595212137) via mobile (http://www.facebook.com/mobile/?v=350685531728)


I dont care about absolutely nothing anymore....

[Ceej]

I don't know how it's taken you this long to read it.

I bought it and finished it in one night. Couldn't put it down.

Overachiever!

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Not a good sign via his facebook....


http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/371490_100002548959512_790270231_q.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/anrio.adams)Anrio Adams (http://www.facebook.com/anrio.adams)

April 27 (http://www.facebook.com/anrio.adams/posts/282161595212137) via mobile (http://www.facebook.com/mobile/?v=350685531728)


I dont care about absolutely nothing anymore....

Damn.

[Ceej]

I may be nitpicking, but I hope the editor of Beyond the Phog didn't get paid.

A lot of grammatical errors.

[Braincase]

If you haven't seen it, there's a documentary on St. Anthony's pursuit of their 23rd state championship on ESPN. "The Street Stops Here" covers Bob Hurley's quest. It's on ESPNCL on 5/20 at 7:15 AM.

KU fans might recognize the point guard. Sorry, no MU or KSU players.

[Shogun]

damnit

[Braincase]

damnit

Sorry dude. It's kind if cool watching Tyshawn Taylor as a high school Senior.

[Mr. Plow]

Yeesh.

Anthony Bennett trimmed his list to UNLV & Oregon a few days ago....eliminating UK & Florida. A couple of the classier UK fans took to his twitter.....

spiker ‏ <s>@</s>DakotaJopes (https://twitter.com/#%21/DakotaJopes) <s>@</s>ABennett24 (https://twitter.com/#%21/ABennett24) you suck. Unlv blows Kentucky didn't want you anyway bitch




Ant Bentenison ‏ <s>@</s>Antnothebug (https://twitter.com/#%21/Antnothebug)
<s>@</s>ABennett24 (https://twitter.com/#%21/ABennett24) You fucking bitch your not goin to UK fuck you nigga Your scared to play around good talent nigga you a low key SCRUB

[ReynardMuldrake]

Yeesh.

Anthony Bennett trimmed his list to UNLV & Oregon a few days ago....eliminating UK & Florida. A couple of the classier UK fans took to his twitter.....

spiker ‏ <s>@</s>DakotaJopes (https://twitter.com/#%21/DakotaJopes) <s>@</s>ABennett24 (https://twitter.com/#%21/ABennett24) you suck. Unlv blows Kentucky didn't want you anyway bitch




Ant Bentenison ‏ <s>@</s>Antnothebug (https://twitter.com/#%21/Antnothebug)
<s>@</s>ABennett24 (https://twitter.com/#%21/ABennett24) You fucking bitch your not goin to UK fuck you ****a Your scared to play around good talent ****a you a low key SCRUB

What a bunch of spoiled whiny bitches.

[Mr. Plow]

What a bunch of spoiled whiny bitches.


From the sounds of the thread on Phog, it looks like some of the worst ones - including some death threats - were deleted.

[Ceej]

I'm not sure how severe it or may not be; or if it really holds much weight, but I read on CBSSports the NCAA was investigating UK's Nerlens Noel.

[Mr. Plow]

I'm not sure how severe it or may not be; or if it really holds much weight, but I read on CBSSports the NCAA was investigating UK's Nerlens Noel.

Found it.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/18994926/report-ncaa-inquiring-about-top-ranked-nerlens-noel

The NCAA has begun inquiring about top-ranked recruit Nerlens Noel (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/sports/basketball/nerlens-noel-kentucky-recruit-attracts-ncaa-inquiry.html?_r=1&ref=sports), according to a report by Pete Thamel of The New York Times.

Thamel reported on Tuesday that the NCAA sent two assistant directors of enforcement to Everett High School (Mass.), where Noel spent his first two years of high school before transferring to Tilton School (N.H.). Noel committed to Kentucky last month, choosing the Wildcats over Georgetown and Syracuse.

The meeting between Everett school officials and the NCAA lasted more than an hour, but the participants would not reveal specifics.

Sources told Thamel that the NCAA's inquiry centers around Noel's relationship with Chris Driscoll and Errol Randolph. Driscoll is a former Providence assistant coach who is among Noel's advisors, while Randolph is a former substitute teacher at Everett High School.

Thamel did an expose earlier this year on Noel, which included a look into his relationships with the people in his inner circle (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/sports/ncaabasketball/everybody-wants-a-piece-of-nerlens-noel.html?pagewanted=all) – including Driscoll, Randolph and others. Driscoll had been banned from Tilton's campus and had a falling-out with BABC, Noel's former AAU program. As for Randolph, Tuesday's report references a link on a social networking page between Randolph and Andy Miller, a basketball agent with ASM Sports.

The report also states that the NCAA is looking into Noel's finances, including how Noel was able to fly to Kentucky and Louisville on unofficial visits. Unofficial visits cannot be paid for by the university; earlier this year, Noel's advisors said that Noel's father paid for the visits.

Academics are another issue with Noel, and Tilton's headmaster Jim Clements told Thamel he wouldn't be surprised if the NCAA reached out. According to Clements, Noel is on track to graduate – but still has work to do.

[Ceej]

Oughta be entertaining. No doubt.

[DJay23]

Don't these meanies realize Cal is just trying to make their dreams come true?

[Braincase]

Swypt from Phog.Net

This could be interesting.

Big 12 Conference commissioner Bob Bowlsby is apparently diving right into the deep end of the conference expansion pool. I was told that “back channel” contact is currently taking place with five high major schools, with regards to joining the Big 12 conference. These lines of communication have been opened with Clemson, Maryland, Florida State, Georgia Tech, and Notre Dame.




It is anticipated that two of those five will join before summer’s end, two of those five will be invited to join the Big 12. (There is also an outside chance that a combination of Brigham Young for football, with Notre Dame in all other sports could be combined with one of the other four schools. But it’s definitely an outside chance.) Initial contact has been made with all of the schools, and none of the five have closed the door on the possibility. Georgia Tech is a bit lukewarm, based upon the relative academic reputations of the ACC and the Big 12.

Notre Dame is reportedly talking to the ACC as well, but has qualms about going that route, given the revenue disparity between the ACC’s new ESPN deal and the one the Big 12 agreed to with ESPN/Fox. The Big 12′s deal offers $20 million annually per team, with escalators that could raise that figure to as much as $23-25 million, should the Big 12 find attractive expansion candidates. Meanwhile, the ACC’s deal is not only for less annual money, at “only” $17 million per team, but includes all three tiers of television rights, meaning that a school like Notre Dame would be deprived of a potentially lucrative revenue stream that their third-tier rights would provide.

The other schools?Atlantic Coast Conference members all?have expressed unqualified interest in continuing the discussion of switching conferences. Asked to rank the expansion candidates, the person I talked to placed them in the following order, based on a combination of the school’s interest in joining the conference, and the conference’s interest in having them:

1) Clemson
2) Florida State
3) Maryland
4) Notre Dame*
5) Georgia Tech

[Ceej]

Am I the only one who could give two shits about all of these conferences, teams switching, etc?!

Regardless of where KU ends up, or who joins the B12, I'll always follow the team.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Good stuff Braincase. I hope its true. I was thinking we would be stuck with Louiville and Memphis.

[Braincase]

Good stuff Braincase. I hope its true. I was thinking we would be stuck with Louiville and Memphis.

It's all speculation at this point, but if there are good schools in play, I think the Big 12 should be in the center of it.

[royr17]

I cant post a link on here but me and Anrio Adams are friends on facebook and appearently he has passed his SAT's and will wear # 2 at Kansas next year. Rock Chalk Jayhawk !!!

[SPchief]

I cant post a link on here but me and Anrio Adams are friends on facebook and appearently he has passed his SAT's and will wear # 2 at Kansas next year. Rock Chalk Jayhawk !!!

:facepalm: Quality stuff here.