In the blink of an eye, KU’s point guard position went from having a seasoned veteran leading the way to a list of inexperienced players who will be counted on big time during the 2014-15 season.
Gone is Naadir Tharpe, who announced he was transferring on Thursday, and in his place are sophomores-to-be Frank Mason and Conner Frankamp and newcomer Devonte’ Graham, a Brewster Academy prospect who committed to Kansas on Friday.
The experience factor is not the only major shift in the position moving forward. Graham’s addition means that rather than having undersized options at the lead guard spot, Bill Self’s squad will be able to lean on a player with a frame a little more familiar to KU fans.
Graham, who stands 6-foot-2, more closely resembles Tyshawn Taylor than what the Jayhawks had last season. How quickly he adjusts to college and picks up Self’s system remains to be seen, but his addition significantly diversifies the position, which should give the Jayhawks more options and make the team more well rounded.
Here’s a quick look at some Graham highlights. He wears No. 4 in the high school videos and No. 1 in the Brewster highlights:
