**** OFFICIAL 2013-2014 Kansas Basketball Repository Thread, Part 2 ****

[ArrowheadHawk]

#10 (23-8,14-4)

Players

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Returning Players
1 Naadir Tharpe Guard 5-11 170 Jr.
3 Andrew White III Guard 6-6 210 So.
4 Justin Wesley Forward 6-9 220 RS Sr.
10 Evan Manning Guard 6-3 170 So.
11 Tyler Self Guard 6-2 165 So.
20 Niko Roberts Guard 5-11 175 Sr.
21 Christian Garrett Guard 6-3 185 Jr.
31 Jamari Traylor Forward 6-8 220 RS So.
33 Landen Lucas Forward 6-10 240 RS Fr.
34 Perry Ellis Forward 6-8 225 So.

Incoming Class
SF ***** Wayne Selden
C ***** Joel Embiid
PG **** Conner Frankamp
SF **** Brannen Greene
PG **** Frank Mason
SF ***** Andrew Wiggins

Transfers
Hunter Mickelson
Tarik Black

Non Conference

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11/8/2013 Louisiana Monroe Lawrence, Kan. W(80-63) (1-0)
11/12/2013 Duke Chicago, Ill. W(94-83) (2-0)
11/19/2013 Iona Lawrence, Kan. W(86-66) (3-0)
11/22/2013 Towson W(88-58) (4-0)
11/28/2013 Wake Forest Paradise Island, Bahamas W(87-78) (5-0)
11/29/2013 Villanova Paradise Island, Bahamas L(59-63) (5-1)
11/30/2013 UTEP Paradise Island, Bahamas W(67-63) (6-1)
12/7/2013 Colorado Boulder, Colo. L(72-75) (6-2)
12/10/2013 Florida Gainesville, Fla. L(61-67) (6-3)
12/14/2013 New Mexico Kansas City, Mo. W(80-63)(7-3)
12/21/2013 Georgetown Lawrence, Kan. W(86-64)(8-3)
12/30/2013 Toledo Lawrence, Kan. W(93-83)(9-3)
1/5/2014 San Diego State Lawrence, Kan. L(57-61)(9-4)

Conference

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1/8/2014 Oklahoma Norman, Okla. W(90-83)(10-4,1-0)
1/11/2014 Kansas State Lawrence, Kan. W(86-60)(11-4,2-0)
1/13/2014 Iowa State Ames, Iowa W(77-70)(12-4,3-0)
1/18/2014 Oklahoma State Lawrence, Kan. W(80-78)(13-4,4-0)
1/20/2014 Baylor Lawrence, Kan. W(78-68)(14-4,5-0)
1/25/2014 TCU Fort Worth, Texas W(91-69)(15-4,6-0)
1/29/2014 Iowa State Lawrence, Kan. W(92-81)(16-4,7-0)
2/1/2014 Texas Austin, Texas L(69-81)(16-5,7-1)
2/4/2014 Baylor Waco, Texas W(69-52)(17-5,8-1)
2/8/2014 West Virginia Lawrence, Kan. W(83-69)(18-5,9-1)
2/10/2014 Kansas State Manhattan, Kan. L(82-85)(18-6,9-2)
2/15/2014 TCU Lawrence, Kan. W(95-65)(19-6,10-2)
2/18/2014 Texas Tech Lubbock, Texas W(64-63)(20-6,11-2)
2/22/2014 Texas Lawrence, Kan. W(85-54)(21-6,12-2)
2/24/2014 Oklahoma Lawrence, Kan. W(83-75)(22-6,13-2)
3/1/2014 Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla. L(65-72)(22-7,13-3)
3/5/2014 Texas Tech Lawrence, Kan. W(82-57)(23-7,14-3)
3/8/2014 West Virginia Morgantown, W. Va. L(86-92)(23-8,14-4)

Big 12 Championship
3/13/2014 Texas Tech/Oklahoma State Kansas City, Mo. 2PM ESPN2

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Pants

I would have taken OSU in that game as well, TBH.

I didn't think they'd win because of the craziness Smart was going through. I thought he was rattled on Saturday and that it'd linger into this game. The guy is young and learning how to be a leader. I think he's embarrassed of his actions and that may have affected his and the team's play tonight. Great player but obviously they have a ways to go, like every other team right now.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

I didn't think they'd win because of the craziness Smart was going through. I thought he was rattled on Saturday and that it'd linger into this game. The guy is young and learning how to be a leader. I think he's embarrassed of his actions and that may have affected his and the team's play tonight. Great player but obviously they have a ways to go, like every other team right now.

Did something happen off the court? Or just losing?

Sorry I've been out all week.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Did something happen off the court? Or just losing?

Sorry I've been out all week.

He was acting all Dennis Rodman Saturday when he fouled out. Kicked the chair and shit. Out of character. He apologized...on twitter. I'm assuming he apologized to his team in person but there was no word that I know of anyway. It was weird. I think that carried over. His teammates looked at him they were disgusted with him during his tantrum.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

I didn't think they'd win because of the craziness Smart was going through. I thought he was rattled on Saturday and that it'd linger into this game. The guy is young and learning how to be a leader. I think he's embarrassed of his actions and that may have affected his and the team's play tonight. Great player but obviously they have a ways to go, like every other team right now.

I thought they'd win because they're still the superior team talent-wise.

And they're still easily the biggest threat to KU winning 10 straight. Smart is going to will his team to wins in conference play. I'm just thankful OU put a little more distant between us and them.

[KC_Connection]

Smart's the only reason why OSU is any good at all. Even when he shoots poorly from the field, he's almost always their best player anyway because of everything else he contributes. He has nothing to apologize for.

Tonight, though, was pretty much a 50/50 game for them. If I was picking before it, I'd probably have leaned towards the home team for the officiating benefits (which OU clearly got tonight). They'll be fine, though, and are still likely to beat us in Stillwater (if you think Smart's flopping worked at AFH, wait until you see it there), so it's good to have another game on them at this point.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

This was Gott's prediction for both of the Big Monday games...

“@GottliebShow: Taking #Duke and #OState tonight - Pitt struggles vs stretch 4 teams- Pokes struggle vs size (OU isn't big)"

it's hard to take this guy seriously. This was just one example too mind you. He has no objectivity in his "analysis." I love watching/listening to him because he's OSU's version of Knowmo.

Looks like he was right on the mark with the Duke game anyway. I have no real problem with him. He's one of the few in the media that makes a point of giving Self a ton of credit for the incredible streak of B12 titles. In fact, last year, I specifically remember him calling KU the best program in the country during that late night show he's on.

[kevonm]

Smart would hit more shots if he focused less on drawing fouls. He fakes contact on most of his three's. Did you see the gif of his flop while dribbling down court to end the game?

OU foul called

[Pablo]

Our own beloved HCBS called him a "pro at drawing fouls". He made sure to clarify that he didn't mean Smart was a "flopper", only that he was exceptionally good at calling attention to fouls and making sure they were called.

I still can't hate the guy for this. He's the best at his position and will likely be a top 5 pick and be an absolute star for some NBA squad. He's really, really, really good. And if over-exaggerating is his fatal flaw, I assure you I could live with it as an NCAA or NBA fan.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Pablo

Our own beloved HCBS called him a "pro at drawing fouls". He made sure to clarify that he didn't mean Smart was a "flopper", only that he was exceptionally good at calling attention to fouls and making sure they were called.

I still can't hate the guy for this. He's the best at his position and will likely be a top 5 pick and be an absolute star for some NBA squad. He's really, really, really good. And if over-exaggerating is his fatal flaw, I assure you I could live with it as an NCAA or NBA fan.

It's not even exactly a flaw. This particular skill of his is helping his teams get a lot of calls at this level and it will help him do it at the next level too.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

It's not even exactly a flaw. This particular skill of his is helping his teams get a lot of calls at this level and it will help him do it at the next level too.

I meant from a fan (in particular rival fan) perspective, it could be construed as a flaw.

I understand the benefit of it.

[ROYC75]

Well the B12 is not going to lay down for us but they are making it much easier.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Pablo

I meant from a fan (in particular rival fan) perspective, it could be construed as a flaw.

I understand the benefit of it.

Doubt he's worried about it at all. In his eyes, I'm sure that perception is just a small price to pay for getting some extra calls his team's way.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Pablo

He's the best at his position

He's actually not.

[Ceej]

Originally Posted by RustShack

Iowa State was a blown call against Ohio State away from the final four too. That doesn't mean they were a top 5 team last year.

WSU > ISU, this year and last. By a wide margin.

[TLO]

Smart...