Kansas Post Game Thread

[TheChamps990411]

You clearly exist in some kind of alternate universe.

Criticizing poor play is an alternate universe? Ok.

 

[YukonDolt6]

Like Syracuse they have to count Helms Championships from the 1920s. 😂

The University of Kansas men's basketball team has won four NCAA championships: in 1952, 1988, 2008, and 2022. The Jayhawks have also won two Helms Foundation national championships for the 1922 and 1923 seasons, making their overall national championship total six.

I'd like to take a moment to appreciate how far we've come - to the point that mighty Kansas dreams of catching up up to UConn...and they're digging into their Helms trophies to pretend they're our equals!

 

[cp176]

One play by Solo makes me scratch my head. On this fast break Solo and Mullins were running to the hoop with Mullins ahead of Solo. So much so that Solo should have dished to the leading Mullins. Instead of passing ahead to Mullins, Solo drove a bit out of control to the hoop, shot the ball, missed, and thankfully Mullins got the rebound and made the layup. Why did Solo choose to drive and shoot vs passing ahead to Mullins for the easy layup?

I was stunned when I saw that play. Texted my son in law on that one. There was no excuse for not making the right play there. At the end of the game, after Mullins made the 2 foul shots, everything looked good to me again. They are going to have to accept the fact that this freshman is unique. One bb is enough for all of them. It won’t be an issue.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I'd like to take a moment to appreciate how far we've come - to the point that mighty Kansas dreams of catching up up to UConn...and they're digging into their Helms trophies to pretend they're our equals!

I was there from 1991-94, before we won any, and the Helms banners were up then. I think it is ok to hang them and display the plaques but not as "National Champions" as if they count the same.

They are understandably proud of the role they play in college basketball history. Naismith coaching and then Phog Allen, who coached two Kansas kids named Adolph Rupp and Dean Smith. So was effectively the origin point of all three of the winningest programs all time.

 

[Palatine]

I was stunned when I saw that play. Texted my son in law on that one. There was no excuse for not making the right play there. At the end of the game, after Mullins made the 2 foul shots, everything looked good to me again. They are going to have to accept the fact that this freshman is unique. One bb is enough for all of them. It won’t be an issue.

They practice with Mullins every day. They know how good he is.

My guess is that Solo didn't make the pass because he thought he was free and clear to the basket. He wasn't.

 

[superjohn]

I was there from 1991-94, before we won any, and the Helms banners were up then. I think it is ok to hang them and display the plaques but not as "National Champions" as if they count the same.

They are understandably proud of the role they play in college basketball history. Naismith coaching and then Phog Allen, who coached two Kansas kids named Adolph Rupp and Dean Smith. So was effectively the origin point of all three of the winningest programs all time.

That's not what they do though. It's crazy they actually claim 6 national championships. It's one of the great basketball schools but this is pathetic and it cheapens them.

Jayhawks Capture 6th National Championship in Program History - University of Kansas

After back-to-back buckets put North Carolina back up one, McCormack went to work and scored in the paint to put the Jayhawks up 70-69 with 1:21 to play. He ...

kuathletics.com

 

[HuskyHawk]

That's not what they do though. It's crazy they actually claim 6 national championships. It's one of the great basketball schools but this is pathetic and it cheapens them.

Jayhawks Capture 6th National Championship in Program History - University of Kansas

After back-to-back buckets put North Carolina back up one, McCormack went to work and scored in the paint to put the Jayhawks up 70-69 with 1:21 to play. He ...

kuathletics.com

I know and as I said, I think that's a mistake.

 

[Waquoit]

My guess is that Solo didn't make the pass because he thought he was free and clear to the basket. He wasn't.

I think that's more the truth, imo. He's also had a couple of heat checks lately. I hate those with a passion. Do heat checks ever go in?

 

[Chin Diesel]

I think that's more the truth, imo. He's also had a couple of heat checks lately. I hate those with a passion. Do heat checks ever go in?

All the time when you're hot.

 

[YukonDolt6]

I was there from 1991-94, before we won any, and the Helms banners were up then. I think it is ok to hang them and display the plaques but not as "National Champions" as if they count the same.

They are understandably proud of the role they play in college basketball history. Naismith coaching and then Phog Allen, who coached two Kansas kids named Adolph Rupp and Dean Smith. So was effectively the origin point of all three of the winningest programs all time.

My post wasn't to question their accomplishments - it was to highlight that we've come so far that such a storied program is now in a position to aspire to achieve what UConn has.

And yes I agree they should be rightfully proud. They hold a very special place in college basketball history and continue their relevance through today.

All the more mind boggling that someone would think they need to stoop so low as to dig up helms trophies to prop them up I when comparing to UConn.

 

[dalydosehoops]

Really enjoy your write-ups. Keep them coming.

But, Braylon never committed to Indiana so Hurley did not have to flip him. He chose UConn over IU and NC.

Caught that a few minutes after posting and immediately fixed it. That’s what a 5 1/2-hour delay in the airport does to you. I thought the kid was Liam for a minute there.