megan08149 (anonymous) says...

I don't know what these guys are seriously thinking, finish college mature your game and then decide on the NBA. It will still be there in two years. None of these guys are as good as Keith Langford or Wayne Simien and it's been a couple years since these guys entered the NBA and they still haven't made it big so how is this class going to be any different? Why not stick around a couple more years do something big like win a national championship maybe... who would have thought

April 12, 2007 at 2:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

MoC (anonymous) says...

I beg to differ about Keith Langford; "K-Freeze" had one move, slashing to the basket, left-handed layup. He was great at it, he wasn't too shabby a player defensively, and he could make threes occasionally...but one great move does not a great player make. Plus, you do that one great move consistently throughout your basketball career, and coaches scout it, players expect it, and it gets shut down.

From what seems to be the case from the types of recruits the NBA picks now, it's a lot more about potential than it is maturity. If Julian had waited another year and not improved considerably, nobody would be talking about what a "high ceiling" he has and he'd likely get drafted lower. Same goes for Brandon.

I don't like it anymore than you do, believe me, as this was one of the most fun Kansas teams to watch in recent years, and I was REALLY looking forward to another year of KU b-ball with Julian on the roster. However, as an individual, Julian probably made the best decision for himself about his future. He just made a poor choice of words.

Julian, you represented KU basketball well, and I hope you enjoy your time in the NBA!

April 12, 2007 at 10:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ku_painter (anonymous) says...

Quote:" beg to differ about Keith Langford; "K-Freeze" had one move, slashing to the basket, left-handed layup. "

Guess you haven't seen him play in awhile:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FhRXiLBbLuc

April 13, 2007 at 12:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Krohnutz (anonymous) says...

"Guess you haven't seen him play in awhile."

That youtube link looked just like the Langford I knew, I thought maybe you were gonna link us a shot of him hitting free throws. Crazy me!

April 13, 2007 at 12:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jross1972 (Joe Ross) says...

Krohn...if that didn't look like Langford was hitting on all cylinders to you then I'd hurry to make an eye exam.

April 14, 2007 at 3:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

notoriousfox (anonymous) says...

I'd hope he's "hitting on all cylinders" in a highlight clip.

April 14, 2007 at 1:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )