Jackson to KU!!!!

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I just hope he is an immediate impact! With the players we have coming back he could be the key piece we needed. Although we have never seen to done that hot with Freshman. Wiggins was great for sure. I just hope he's that special kid.

I've heard it said that thought Wiggins may be a more gifted basketball talent than Jackson, Josh is more "ready for NCAA primetime" than Andrew was as an incoming freshman. I hope that's the case.

DeVonte, Frank, Josh, Svi and Vick give us a very strong stable around the perimeter. It seems we still need another big man. Certainly wish Diallo was staying another year.

I just read it and had to run over here. Just KNEW somebody else would beat me to it. So very happy. What a coup we got!!!!

Now to find out who is not returning Sure wish we could keep our very best and get that NC next year!!!!!!!

Way to go HCBS!!

I chatted with my scout friend tonight, and he said that although Wiggins is an unparalleled athlete, Jackson is close and has more developed basketball skills. He told me that Jackson will be a true impact freshman, and is a defensive force to boot. He estimated that his abilities and skills will have a much bigger impact on KU than Wiggins did, and by the end of the year will possibly be a POY candidate. He also expects that if Jackson doesn't get hurt, he's going in the top 2 or 3 next year. I'm pretty pumped about this 'get.'

With Diallo headed to the pros, we need another big.

My friend tells me that Diallo has a decent chance of coming back to KU. He doesn't think it will happen, because he believes that stupidity reigns in the NBA, but if the workouts don't go super well, he's coming back. Make for a very interesting season, if he does.

Before getting to our new OAD signee, I would like to say I wasn't devastated by the Elite 8 loss. I think Villanova was clearly the best team at the end of the season. We had a great run, and a fascinating recovery from one of the oddest mid-season mini implosions I can remember. I enjoyed KU as a "team" and not as an incubator for a OAD player.

Our team, and Self's handling of the players, restored my "like" for college basketball and KU. 2015-16: The season of upperclassmen. The season of saying "I don't care if you're a hyped OAD - earn playing time or watch from the bench". I loved it.

Now, regarding Jackson - I watched with tempered interest as Jackson's announcement played out. I'm very happy we got him, but frankly don't care if he starts, or plays more than Svi, Graham or Vick. Let him earn his playing time, and if he does, more power to him. If he doesn't, then Self will put the players with the best chance of winning on the court. As it should be.

I wondered if Diallo's lack of PT would affect recruiting. Maybe for a player who will demand to be the star, but clearly in the case of Jackson, Self's system attracts players - and families - who are looking for more. I like it very much. Well done Coach Self.

Signing Jackson is great for KU, but I'm firmly behind Self and the KU way - OAD's are not bigger than KU basketball.

Rock Chalk.

Senex, can you equate "decent" with a percentage? I ask b/c I can't tell if decent is closer to, say, 40% vs. 60%.

Jackson's commitment loads the deck for next year with or without Diallo. He is likely a more consistent Seldon. Bragg has the talent to make up a lot of Perry's points and my understanding is that Coleby is probably a trade up on Traylor. Svi and Devonte will be that much better and Vick will play meaningful minutes. #13 is probably a lock and a NC a real possibility. If you want to worry, think ahead to 2017 when Frank and Landon have graduated and Jackson, Svi, Bragg and possibly even Devonte have left for the pros. The cupboard will be pretty bare. Let's hope Self can locate some mid-quality talent willing to ride the bench and learn in preparation to step in. Otherwise we will need a monster recruiting year next year to go for the all time best 14 conference titles. RC !!!

Jackson is a much better player than Selden. He's taller, longer, has better 'handles,' is a driven athlete that never takes time off when he's playing, and he's a tremendous defensive player, able to guard pretty much any 2s, 3s and 4s. In many ways he's a better Wiggins, notwithstanding the fact that Wiggins has become a great NBA player.

As for Porthawk's question, the odds on Diallo returning are about 1 in 3.

I predict Diallo goes anywhere from 15 to 25 in round one. Teams are generally throwing darts at that point, and his raw athleticism will wow many observers. Lack of fundamental basketball skills take a distant second to length, speed, hops, shot blocking and a desire to attack the rim and dunk. He will excel in individual workouts,and someone will take a flier on him.

33% is lower than I was hoping for, but I'll take it.