Kansas Basketball: Urgent Need for Backcourt Depth

0:00On April 30, Kansas just locked in Tyron Stokes, solidifying their starting five for next season. They've got quality bench guys, like Cole Rosario and Paul Mobia, plus freshman Davian Atkins, Trent Perry and Luke Barnett, who might see some court. Time. Still, the roster has gaps, especially in the back court after losing O'Marco Jackson and Jamari McDowell. Those two were key ball handlers off the bench for the past couple seasons, spelling the starters without missing a beat. Right now, players like Rosario and Barnett shine more off the ball, and youngsters Leroy Bliden Jr. and Taylin Kinney can't log heavy minutes at, point guard. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the thin guard depth, which could hurt during rest periods for the stars. The team needs a score first guard who can run the offense and bring some defense, just like Jackson and McDowell did. Recent buzz points the Oklahoma State transfer. Victoria Smiller, who visited campus this month, and Kansas State transfer Abdi Bashir Jr.

1:01and Omaha. Native who wrapped a Zoom call with coaches yesterday. Both could slot right into that six-man role. Front court looks steady with Christian Reeves and Mbia, but grabbing one or two more back court pieces, maybe even a 3-in-D wing like Rosario, would round things out perfect before tip-off.