Council's Rise: Kansas' Underrated Newcomer

0:00On March 10th, Kansas Guard Melvin Council, Jr. earned Big 12 newcomer of the year honors this season. The senior transfer from St. Bonna Venture averaged 13.4 points, 5.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.1. Steels per game, he shot 41.2% from the field during the regular season. Voters overlooked his low transfer rankings, where he sat at number 123 overall and number 29 among shooting guards. 16 other Big 12 transfers ranked higher, including two Kansas teammates, but Council proved them wrong and grabbed the award over solid. Competition. His success highlights coach Bill's self's talent for spotting under the radar players. Council earned honorable mention on the all Big 12 team, and joins a Kansas tradition, becoming the fourth J. Hawk to win newcomer of the year in. Recent seasons. Council built his resume at junior colleges and smaller programs, picking up all conference nods at Wagner and St. Bonna Venture, after starring at Monroe College.

1:02This could be his final college year unless a court challenge adds eligibility. The J. Hawk's grabbed the number 3 seed in the Big 12 tournament, and face a possible matchup Thursday at 8.30 pm, central time on. ESPN. They're eyeing a deep postseason run as a projected number 4 NCAA seed.