2022-23 CBB Season

[CrimsonNBlue]

mjl with the first "Fire Bill Self" of the season! A week before the first exhibition!

[Mjl]

And coming off a natty at that

[twocoach]

My concern is the lack of experience playing together for Self. Self's two championship teams both returned four starters. They executed so well as a team moving the ball on offense and playing great team defense.

This team has good enough talent, they're fast, they're deep. But I am concerned some about the ball sticking, I'm worried about team defense despite having good individual defenders, I'm worried about not having a guy who can consistently hit a hook shot down low, and I'm concerned about the three point shooting.

Oh wow. That's a lot of concerns.

I do think some coaches would fit this team better. Notably ones that pressure and like playing 10 guys. Speed and quality depth are the biggest strengths.

That's a lot of concerns for never having seem them play before.

My only concern at this point is that the home schedule is a pain in the ass and there aren't any Saturday games in AFH until Dec. 17th.

[ousdahl]

this kinda has the feel of a "might need a players-only meeting" kinda team.

[CrimsonNBlue]

this kinda has the feel of a "might need a players-only meeting" kinda team.

We have to stop this. For all of us that were at KU in 2008, if we continually bring this shit up, we're going to sound like such boomers.

[ousdahl]

yea.

speaking of which, I'd like to also fawn my affection for the beautiful, clean, clear, beautiful water in Michigan.

[KUTradition]

so you’re saying it’s beautiful?

[Mjl]

My concern is the lack of experience playing together for Self. Self's two championship teams both returned four starters. They executed so well as a team moving the ball on offense and playing great team defense.

This team has good enough talent, they're fast, they're deep. But I am concerned some about the ball sticking, I'm worried about team defense despite having good individual defenders, I'm worried about not having a guy who can consistently hit a hook shot down low, and I'm concerned about the three point shooting.

Oh wow. That's a lot of concerns.

I do think some coaches would fit this team better. Notably ones that pressure and like playing 10 guys. Speed and quality depth are the biggest strengths.

That's a lot of concerns for never having seem them play before.

I know, right? On the flip side I'm excited to see this team. I find the years where we really don't know what we have exciting.

[randylahey]

Is jalen Wilson ready to be a star and make this his team?

[CrimsonNBlue]

yea.

speaking of which, I'd like to also fawn my affection for the beautiful, clean, clear, beautiful water in Michigan.

Back in 2007-08, the student section was twice as big and 10x as loud! And we went to football games!

[CrimsonNBlue]

My concern is the lack of experience playing together for Self. Self's two championship teams both returned four starters. They executed so well as a team moving the ball on offense and playing great team defense.

This team has good enough talent, they're fast, they're deep. But I am concerned some about the ball sticking, I'm worried about team defense despite having good individual defenders, I'm worried about not having a guy who can consistently hit a hook shot down low, and I'm concerned about the three point shooting.

Oh wow. That's a lot of concerns.

I do think some coaches would fit this team better. Notably ones that pressure and like playing 10 guys. Speed and quality depth are the biggest strengths.

That's a lot of concerns for never having seem them play before.

I know, right? On the flip side I'm excited to see this team. I find the years where we really don't know what we have exciting.

Honeymoon season.

And yet, few people, if any, expect us to finish below 10th in the country. Sheesh.

[KUTradition]

#spoiled

[ousdahl]

yea.

speaking of which, I'd like to also fawn my affection for the beautiful, clean, clear, beautiful water in Michigan.

Back in 2007-08, the student section was twice as big and 10x as loud! And we went to football games!

and our QB was so tough he'd shut down the bars, spend the rest of the night in ChiO house, and still throw 4 TDs for an 11am kickoff!

more to the point, and all exact "players-only meeting" nostalgia aside, my point was that this team has the feel of one that'll grow up quick, with at least one somebody stepping up into a big new role at some point, and a whole different look and feel in March than in December.

but I guess that's not necessarily a hot take, either.

[CrimsonNBlue]

yea.

speaking of which, I'd like to also fawn my affection for the beautiful, clean, clear, beautiful water in Michigan.

Back in 2007-08, the student section was twice as big and 10x as loud! And we went to football games!

and our QB was so tough he'd shut down the bars, spend the rest of the night in ChiO house, and still throw 4 TDs for an 11am kickoff!

more to the point, and all exact "players-only meeting" nostalgia aside, my point was that this team has the feel of one that'll grow up quick, with at least one somebody stepping up into a big new role at some point, and a whole different look and feel in March than in December.

but I guess that's not necessarily a hot take, either.

I have noticed that ever since NIL was put in place and the rise of the importance of social media for the program and players that the program has been trotting guys out in what seems to me to be a little of a team spokesman thing. It's been Jalen this offseason. I like that--forcing upperclass big minute guys to be vocal leaders/spokesman.

[Overlander]

Duke will probably become a trivia answer going forward. Like Indiana. One coach. One legacy.

Also, Nova

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

Duke will probably become a trivia answer going forward. Like Indiana. One coach. One legacy.

Also, Nova

Yes, Duke may be a trivia question going forward but fwiw (maybe nothing) I believe Vic Bubas coached Duke to 3 Final Fours.
Indiana is one coach one legacy? Maybe but some Indiana and Hall of Fame Coach Branch McCracken fans may beg to differ.
Nova is one coach one legacy? Nova and Hall of Fame Coach Rollie Massimino fans may beg to differ.

[Overlander]

Way to point out that Indiana and Nova have actually had TWO memorable coaches Gutman

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

Way to point out that Indiana and Nova have actually had TWO memorable coaches Gutman

Sparko - "One coach. One legacy".
I simply pointed out that Indiana and Nova fans may beg to differ. That's all.

[NewtonHawk11]

Chris Beard arrested and charged with assault on a family member.

Yikes.

[TDub]

what?? crazy