KU ***** Official '23/'24 KU Men's Basketball Repository Thread ***** - Page 42

cmh6476 · 04-10-2023, 02:01 PM

The Team:

https://kuathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/

The Schedule:

https://kuathletics.com/sports/mbball/schedule/

**RockChalk** · 08-04-2023, 04:33 AM

Clearly we were attempting to be humorous given some fan's ability to grossly overreact to any and every game.

That said, regardless of who we played yesterday, this team looks super athletic, KJ looks much better as a 4 (we already knew this) plus he has put on at least 10-15lbs. If we can shoot decently, I just don't see how we are not the best team in CBB this year. I think many of us already thought this, but seeing the athleticism yesterday only further supported the thought.

I play golf fairly regularly with one of the assistant coaches and have never really heard him talk this much about a team so early. He's clearly excited by their potential. FWIW, he also expects Klay Thompson and Deandre Ayton to play in one of the games over the weekend. I know that Klay's brother has been mentioned, but he told me that there is a pretty strong possibility that Klay plays too.

Kiimo · 08-04-2023, 08:38 AM

Aren't we adding Furphy to this mix soon? A 6-7 shooter is a welcome addition

Mr. Plow · 08-04-2023, 08:47 AM

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Aren't we adding Furphy to this mix soon? A 6-7 shooter is a welcome addition

Believe I saw yesterday that he had officially signed with KU. So I'd guess after this leg of games.

**Lzen** · 08-04-2023, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

Clearly we were attempting to be humorous given some fan's ability to grossly overreact to any and every game.

That said, regardless of who we played yesterday, this team looks super athletic, KJ looks much better as a 4 (we already knew this) plus he has put on at least 10-15lbs. If we can shoot decently, I just don't see how we are not the best team in CBB this year. I think many of us already thought this, but seeing the athleticism yesterday only further supported the thought.

I play golf fairly regularly with one of the assistant coaches and have never really heard him talk this much about a team so early. He's clearly excited by their potential. FWIW, he also expects Klay Thompson and Deandre Ayton to play in one of the games over the weekend. I know that Klay's brother has been mentioned, but he told me that there is a pretty strong possibility that Klay plays too.

Klay Thompson and Ayton will definitely be a huge challenge. Will be interesting

smithandrew051 · 08-04-2023, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiimo

Aren't we adding Furphy to this mix soon? A 6-7 shooter is a welcome addition

Yup he reclassified.

Love his upside and getting in here early.

He looks like a big time defender too. I get that highlights only show the good stuff, but I’m surprised how many defensive highlights he has for a perimeter player.

Seems to be a twitchy jumper and instinctive defender.

KC_Connection · 08-04-2023, 10:07 AM

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Box score from KU’s first exhibition game in Puerto Rico today. Arterio Morris had 20 & KJ Adams finished with 19 pic.twitter.com/omwrlq9OJ4
— Braiden Turner (@bturner23) August 3, 2023

Can KJ Adams actually shoot this year? That would be a significant development.

smithandrew051 · 08-04-2023, 10:23 AM

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Can KJ Adams actually shoot this year? That would be a significant development.

I’ve heard the Draymond Green comp a few times. Even being good enough to draw a defender would be huge for Dickinson.

Mr. Plow · 08-04-2023, 10:25 AM

I'm really excited to see this team this year. Going to be a fun year for KU athletics.

smithandrew051 · 08-04-2023, 10:26 AM

Chiefs and KU have the two best QBs in the world (maybe ever)

Mr. Plow · 08-04-2023, 10:40 AM

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Chiefs and KU have the two best QBs in the world (maybe ever)

I'm headed to my first KU football game in a looooooooong time this year.

Kiimo · 08-04-2023, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Yup he reclassified.

Love his upside and getting in here early.

He looks like a big time defender too. I get that highlights only show the good stuff, but I’m surprised how many defensive highlights he has for a perimeter player.

Seems to be a twitchy jumper and instinctive defender.

Yeah and he has zero issue getting up and slamming that shit home. Unlike Svi in that regard.

smithandrew051 · 08-04-2023, 10:59 AM

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Yeah and he has zero issue getting up and slamming that shit home. Unlike Svi in that regard.

Christian Braun seems to be the best comp so far

Mr. Plow · 08-04-2023, 11:23 AM

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Christian Braun seems to be the best comp so far

I heard someone refer to him as "Australian Christian Braun" yesterday.

DJJasonp · 08-04-2023, 11:35 AM

anyone know how easy or hard it is to get tickets to maui invitational? I'm mulling over a trip to Maui in November.......

sedated · 08-04-2023, 01:38 PM

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anyone know how easy or hard it is to get tickets to maui invitational? I'm mulling over a trip to Maui in November.......

Never been but heard it is a giant pain in the ass. The gym only seats about 2,000 people, plus its Hawaii so its on lots of bucket lists.

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RockChalk Dirty Bit Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake of the Woods Casino cash: $1266002	Clearly we were attempting to be humorous given some fan's ability to grossly overreact to any and every game. That said, regardless of who we played yesterday, this team looks super athletic, KJ looks much better as a 4 (we already knew this) plus he has put on at least 10-15lbs. If we can shoot decently, I just don't see how we are not the best team in CBB this year. I think many of us already thought this, but seeing the athleticism yesterday only further supported the thought. I play golf fairly regularly with one of the assistant coaches and have never really heard him talk this much about a team so early. He's clearly excited by their potential. FWIW, he also expects Klay Thompson and Deandre Ayton to play in one of the games over the weekend. I know that Klay's brother has been mentioned, but he told me that there is a pretty strong possibility that Klay plays too. __________________
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