ESPN: Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
From the article:
4. Kansas Jayhawks
Previous: 8
Following the departure of Marcus Garrett, the one thing Kansas was missing entering next season was a playmaker at point guard. Bill Self knew it, too. First, Self landed Joseph Yesufu, a solid transfer from Drake who could have run the show and brought quickness and athleticism. But the reason for the Jayhawks' rise in the rankings was the addition of Arizona State transfer Remy Martin. Arguably the best transfer in the game, Martin was a two-time first-team All-Pac-12 performer who averaged better than 19 points each of the past two seasons. He's a high-level playmaker who will bring an added dimension to an offense that went through some lulls last season. The big question moving forward for Kansas will be the status of Ochai Agbaji. Agbaji entered the NBA draft and ultimately could decide to keep his name in the player pool. Kansas also added veteran Iowa State transfer Jalen Coleman-Lands to provide some insurance in case that happens. Restarting the Big 12 title streak could be in the cards.
Projected starting lineup:
Remy Martin (19.1 PPG at Arizona State)
Christian Braun (9.8 PPG)
Ochai Agbaji (14.2 PPG)
Jalen Wilson (12.1 PPG)
David McCormack (13.4 PPG, 6.1 RPG)
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POINTS OF EXCEPTION
Yesefu will start as our 2G, Braun will be off the bench.
And with our lineup (assuming Remy, OA and JW return), I have a hard time seeing UCLA (for sure if Johnny Juzang and Chris Smith stay in the draft) and Nova ahead of us.
Look out, Gonzaga!
What bear scat?!?
Scat, bears!
