KU ***** Official 2017-2018 Kansas Basketball Repository Thread ***** - Page 53

saphojunkie · 09:44 AM

**** the elite 8. Final Four or bust, baby.

Will update as people declare for the draft/transfer/commit

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**ChiTown** · 01-03-2018, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Outright is kinda stupid. KU beat Kstate 3 times in 13' they called it a split title

So, that’s a no?

Pants · 01-03-2018, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23

Not me. I'd take a final four and no big xii title over a big xii title and elite 8 flop.

I care waaaaaaay more about setting an unprecedented, historic record that would probably stand for decades (if not forever) than something 4 teams do every year. It's not always good teams either.

I don't understand that FF logic at all.

Mr. Plow · 01-04-2018, 08:01 AM

I won't write this team out of the conference title. Every year there is a point where I think "Welp, this is the year they lose it" and then they end up at the top every year. Will they win it? I don't know. But I won't say they won't until they are eliminated from it.

**Buehler445** · 01-04-2018, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

I won't write this team out of the conference title. Every year there is a point where I think "Welp, this is the year they lose it" and then they end up at the top every year. Will they win it? I don't know. But I won't say they won't until they are eliminated from it.

It’s harder to see though. Like when Perry was here we’d all say, “well, if Perry would quit being a pussy we might have a shot at something.” The he would!

The real problem I see is that Selfs teams always look like JV squads until the break. Well, it’s after the break.

Maybe you can look at it and say if Vick and Newman tighten down defensively- particularly rebounding AND Udoka can play more minutes and figure out how to make a free throw, maybe we’ve got something. That’s a lot to ask. At this point it looks to me like Preston or DeSousa need to work miracles.

Mr. Plow · 01-04-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

It’s harder to see though. Like when Perry was here we’d all say, “well, if Perry would quit being a pussy we might have a shot at something.” The he would!

The real problem I see is that Selfs teams always look like JV squads until the break. Well, it’s after the break.

Maybe you can look at it and say if Vick and Newman tighten down defensively- particularly rebounding AND Udoka can play more minutes and figure out how to make a free throw, maybe we’ve got something. That’s a lot to ask. At this point it looks to me like Preston or DeSousa need to work miracles.

Rebounding is a big killer for us. Especially against Tech. Couldn't get a rebound on either side of the court. It doesn't help that Azubuike was contesting shots from out on the 3 through picks that he had no business trying to contest.

Tighten up the rebounding and I think you see a different team. We've given up 30 offensive rebounds in the past 2 games (18 against Tech). That's a lot of 2nd chance points.

Fansy the Famous Bard · 01-04-2018, 09:08 AM

As good as Udoke has been, he's a terrible rebounder. I can't count how many times he's waiting for someone else to go get the ball and it's right in front of him. He just doesn't have that instinct for a big guy. Every so often you'll see him fight (probably after having someone get in his ass and remind him), but then he goes back to his normal self.

With him being the only legit big, it doesn't bode well for the teams overall rebounding prospects.

Prison Bitch · 01-04-2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pants

I care waaaaaaay more about setting an unprecedented, historic record that would probably stand for decades (if not forever) than something 4 teams do every year. It's not always good teams either.

I don't understand that FF logic at all.

I don't understand someone not understanding it.

BWillie · 01-04-2018, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pants

I care waaaaaaay more about setting an unprecedented, historic record that would probably stand for decades (if not forever) than something 4 teams do every year. It's not always good teams either.

I don't understand that FF logic at all.

I totally agree with you. Sports is about doing things nobody else hasn't done. Making your own legacy. KU has a chance to do that with #14 this year.

farmerchief · 01-04-2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fahrenheit

As good as Udoke has been, he's a terrible rebounder. I can't count how many times he's waiting for someone else to go get the ball and it's right in front of him. He just doesn't have that instinct for a big guy. Every so often you'll see him fight (probably after having someone get in his ass and remind him), but then he goes back to his normal self.

With him being the only legit big, it doesn't bode well for the teams overall rebounding prospects.

Yep, didnt think we'd miss Landon Lucas, but boy was I wrong!

Pants · 01-04-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

I don't understand someone not understanding it.

Unsurprisingly, I am not surprised by your take.

Chiefspants · 01-04-2018, 10:00 PM

I would trade the streak for a National Championship in a heartbeat.

I have a feeling we'll end up settling for neither, though.

Pants · 01-04-2018, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

I would trade the streak for a National Championship in a heartbeat.

I have a feeling we'll end up settling for neither, though.

You can always get a Natty after you get the streak. Why settle when you could potentially have both?

I agree, though, it's not looking good for #14 in a row, though.

cmh6476 · 01-05-2018, 09:28 AM

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KC_Connection · 01-06-2018, 09:46 PM

KU collapsing badly in this road on the road at TCU Chiefs-style. Such a dreadfully soft team this year, so it's fairly expected.

**Buehler445** · 01-06-2018, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

KU collapsing badly in this road on the road at TCU Chiefs-style. Such a dreadfully soft team this year, so it's fairly expected.

At least Lightfoot is doing SOMETHING. And there is some defensive intensity tonight.

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