This says a lot about what Self thinks of Landen and Traylor.

That's not how I interpreted it.

Yeah, it has nothing to do with them. This guy provides a potential major defensive presence that they can't, though.

Yeah, top college coaches in every sport never try to continue to bring in talent or experience. They basically get the guys they recruit and then stop trying to bring in guys.

The best part is that Mickelson would sit for a year and practice. He would also have a straight year with Hudy to get into KU shape.

By the time he hits Naismith court, he shouldn't even resemble the kid he was as a freshman at Arkansas.

Outside of Okafor, KU doesn't have a lot of play with the bigs in the 2014 class. Mickelson is an insurance chip. We have 13 schollies to use, it doesn't help just sitting on 3 like that.

Now, KU has another transfer target that is a good possibility on top of Mickelson. Trevor Lacey who Self wanted badly back in 2011 is transfering from Alabama. The kid is reportedly wanting to come to KU by a number of sources.

Add Black from Memphis and that would be quite a transfer haul in one offseason. Black would be able to play immediately - Mickelson\Lacey would have to sit out a year and then both have 2 to play for KU. Pure speculation, but it's nice to have options when you have multiple schollies in the pocket.

I think he's more concerned about Ellis and Embiid being gone in two years.

I think it's good. Give the kid a year and half of Hudy, plus a year of practice and he'll make a solid contribution.

I'd say have him workout with the volleyball team, too. :thumb:

This may have something to do with Embiid's rapid rise in the rankings. Self could be preparing for a surprise one-and-done situation.

Good God... I looked up his picture and thought I'd been Rick-rolled.

See all the good responses to my point that were below yours? See how your's is the only one that sucked balls, that added exactly zero to the discussion and no plausible explanations? See?

I had never thought of it like that.

But, the more front court depth the better, imo. I don't expect Mickelson to be a flat out stud. All he has to do is rebound and block/alter shots.

Just trying to drop to your level of understanding. Still might of been a bit to high.

I like the sound of that!

I predict that Mickelson will be very good get for KU. His game has steadily deteriorated at Arkansas. If he gets back with someone who can work with him on his footwork and fundamentals and really develop him, he could be a big piece.

I would be okay with him just being a solid defender.