The portal is where you can find guys who can fill a role. OR you find John Blackwell, who gives you 23pts in 27 min. There’s a difference between adding depth and adding a guy who can go win you a game. Coach Scheyer went for the latter! 😤

Unless Milan goes nuclear from 3 (which he’s more than capable of), I’m leaning Louisville. And having Shelstad is a big reason why. That’s a MASSIVE pickup for them. Former 5-star. Legit shooter. Playmaker who can create for others. Bidunga, Trimble and others got the headlines, but I think Shelstad could end up being the guy who makes the BIGGEST impact for this very intriguing Louisville roster 👀

I want to see Big Pat play with that edge ALL SEASON!! Not just because he scored 28 against Kansas. Because that version of Pat was aggressive, decisive, and ready to make the defense pay. Big Pat wasn’t backing down from anybody. He was going right at them. The way he attacked the game was the real takeaway🔥 If that aggression becomes part of his game night after night….. umm 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

I can’t imagine what Allen Fieldhouse feels like in person. If the energy comes through this, what’s it like standing inside that building?! I need to experience it one day. This is exactly why college bball is so special.

Sebastian “Bash” Wilkins. 7 and 4. He’s looking GOOD. Little Chris Carrawell 98-99 vibes. The kind of guy who does a bit of everything and makes winning plays. Give me this off the bench all season and we will be in great shape! 😈

I might be higher on Paul Osaruyi than the rankings suggest, and I’m completely cool with that. There are certain athletes you watch and think, if the game catches up to the physical tools, you’ve got something special. That’s where I’m at with him. Just a BEAST!

Christian Reeves vs. Duke in a Kansas uniform. Didn’t have that one on my bingo card. Seriously, though, I’m glad he’s back healthy. I always thought he could bring something to a team, and now he gets an opportunity to show it for one of the best teams in the country. Rooting for him… just after the final buzzer. 😂 🎥 @SydneyClark___

Kansas is one of those programs I’ve always respected, even from the outside looking in. Out of the blue bloods, Kansas has always had a more “mature” feel to me. They play with control. They don’t look rushed, they rarely beat themselves, and defensively, when they have the personnel, they are tough as hell! There’s a quiet confidence about Kansas bball. A mature, established feel that I’ve always liked. Duke vs. Kansas before the season even starts? What a treat for hardcore college bball fans!! 🏀 📸@DukeMBB