They've been bullied around in 3 home games now, 2 at AFH. It's unheard of in the Self era.

If they get it it won’t be playing like this.

Normally they pick it up in January. This looks like dog balls.

They don’t defend at all

And all they can do is shoot 3’s.

Missing out on recruits and not developing any boys

Tech is better than them, ou is better, West Virginia, hell tcu might win it

When was the last time we had an elite defensive team? 2012?

Very lackluster 1st half, they better come out fired up, and that still might not be enough. :shake:

Yep. This is the biggest weakness. Unfortunately for KU, they don't call fouls on 3 point shooters like they do in the NBA. But our guys don't ever make the refs even think about blowing their whistle.

This team has so much potential, but can't defend worth a hoot!

Big time concerned!

3rd defensively (AdjD) in the country in 2016, but 2012 and 2013 were better overall.

Drawing fouls is definitely a skill and it's amazing that KU has somehow assembled a team where not one person (other than Udoka, who can't shoot FTs) is even decent at it.

When is de Souza able to play?

Depends what you define as elite. There are 351 teams in college bball. We are always towards the top because we have a good defensive philosophy and always have good athletes.

2018 - 13th defense
2017 - 24th defense
2016 - 3rd defense
2015 - 9th defense
2014 - 22nd defense
2013 - 5th defense
2012 - 3rd defense
2011 - 6th defense
2010 - 8th defense
2009 - 11th defense
2008 - 1st defense

So, I would imagine Top 15 is elite. So every year except last year and in 2014 we were an elite defense.

I have yet to figure out what Vick does at a NBA level yet except jump.

They’re actually giving effort on d now but svi can’t make shit

They interviewed him on the radio before the game. It's not public speaking.