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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"We take a lot of pride [in instinct games]."
Wayne Selden Jr.
FACT OF THE DAY
Seilden averaged 2.5 assists per game to Frank Mason's 2.1
— KU Athletics
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: How many points does Wayne Selden average in wins?
A:9.9
KU Athletics
THE MORNING BREW
Wayne Selden Jr. should start at point guard
It's hard to say that Frank Mason — a point guard with a high chance of making the All-Big 12 first team — shouldn't be Kansas' starting point guard. But at the end of the day, there is a better option to run the point on Bill Self's squad.
Wayne Selden Jr. should be the starting point guard for the Kansas Jayhawks. Obviously Frank Mason should still be a starter, but he fits the prototypical role of the two guard on the floor. He's a volume shooter, a great penetrator and runs well in transition.
As a point guard, Mason lacks in several crucial areas. Selden sees the floor much better, something you see when you watch Kansas play a basketball game. Especially recently, Mason has struggled to run a pick and roll. he frequently misses open passing lanes and passes up chances for easy
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buckets by big men.
He's struggling with the concept of playing an inside-out game, and we witnessed it against Kansas State. Perry Ellis was on fire, and on track to set his career high in points. The Wildcats identified his dominance and began to double team him down low. Because of this, they exposed themselves on the perimeter, exhibiting weaknesses that Ellis was able to pick out.
But Mason was unwilling to change his game.
When Mason should have let Ellis dictate the offense from down low, he still tried running a motion offense on the perimeter. Kansas State defended well, without the need to double up on
Mason is too bull-headed for his own good.It's a great quality for a catch-and-shoot jump shooter,but not for a point guard who is in charge of running the offense.
Ellis in the post.
Selden, on the other hand, demonstrates an ability to not only adapt to different defenses, but to run his own offense and take what the defense gives him.
"We take a lot of pride [in instinct games]," he said after Kansas' first win against K-State.
selden's top three scoring games have been wins, meaning that he identifies when he's hot and he gets himself rolling. In games where he doesn't score a lot, he gets his team involved, dishing 16 assists in his three lowest-scoring games.
On the other hand, Mason's top three scoring games have been in losses. This demonstrates that Mason continues to play his own game regardless of how well his team is doing, or how much the team needs to get involved. He's had a
combined seven assists in those games. I am not saying that Frank Mason isn't a good player, or that he shouldn't start, but at the end of the day. Selden is a better passer, a better athlete, and sees the game unfold much better than Mason. If the Jayhawks want success in March, Selden needs to have the opportunity to demonstrate his success at the point.
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THE DAILY DEBATE
Edited by Victoria Kirk
What seed will Kansas get in the NCAA Tournament?
Scott Chasen
@SChasenKU
"ONE SEED"
Is Kansas one of the best four teams in the nation?
Maybe. Probably not, but there's no real way to know for sure.
However, the question of how teams should be seeded has less to do with how good they are, and more to do with their resumes. Here are Kansas' rankings this year:
RPI: 2
Wins against top 25 RPI teams:1
Conference rank (RPI): 1
Strength of schedule (RPI): 1 Strength of schedule (BPI): 8 Nonconference strength of schedule: 2
Kansas has one of the best overall résumés in the nation, and should the Jayhawks win the Big 12 and the conference tournament, there is no way they should be denied the one seed.
Look at all of the other sports. The team that wins its conference earns the top seed.It's this way in the NFL NBA, NHL, MLB and on and on.In college,it's different because there are five major conferences and only four
top spots, but there's actually a fairly simple solution. Give the top seeds to the winners of the four best conferences.
There's no way that two teams from the ACC should make the tournament as one seeds,when a better
"BY THE WAY, IT'S WORTH MENTIONING THE JAYHAWKS ARE IN THE TOP 30 IN THE NATION IN BOTH THREE- POINT PERCENTAGE AND REBOUNDS. WHILE PUTTING TOGETHER AN IMPRESSIVE 22-6 RECORD."
last year, Virginia was given the final one seed in the bracket, despite having that same total: 6 losses. Also, last year three of the two seeds had at least seven losses, meaning that the Jayhawks' record is probably not going
conference won't get a single spot, especially given that there will be a definitive answer as to who is better between Duke and Virginia following conference play.
One question that won't have a definitive answer is whether the worse team of the two is better than the Jayhawks. So why should Kansas be penalized for that?
By the way, it's worth mentioning the Jayhawks are in the top 30 in the nation in both three-point percentage and rebounds, while putting together an impressive 22-6 record. While six losses may seem like a lot for a one seed,
to be the deciding factor keeping the Jayhawks from the top line.
Overall, in March there's a checklist that a team should have to hit to get a one seed. The team should have to be the best in its conference, have fewer than 8-10 losses, and have played a top 25-30 nonconference strength of schedule. The Jayhawks certainly hit all of those marks, and should they run the table, there absolutely no reason that they shouldn't be given the one seed that they have rightfully earned.
Edited by Garrett Long
Evan Riggs
@EvanRiggs15
"TWO SEED"
In Bill Self's tenure as the men's basketball coach for Kansas, the Jayhawks have never received lower than a four seed in the NCAA Tournament. They have once again built a very impressive résumé. Even though they are just 22-6, the Jayhawks' résumé will keep them from falling to a three
currently has the Jayhawks as the last two seed in his weekly Bracketology. The Jayhawks' loss at Kansas State last night was the deathblow to any chance at a one seed. They were already going to have an uphill battle, historically not playing well away from home. Kansas is 9-5 away from Allen Fieldhouse, with their most impressive wins coming against Baylor in Waco, Texas, and Utah in Kansas City.
"THE SELECTION COMMITTEE IS ALWAYS HESITANT TO GIVE A MIDMAJOR A ONE SEED, ESPECIALLY IF THERE ARE NOT MANY IMPRESSIVE WINS TO SPEAK OF."
seed. But, their inconsistent play has cost them too many games and will keep them from getting a one seed.
The Jayhawks have the number two RPI Ratings Percentage Index), which is a method used by the NCAA Selection Committee to evaluate teams. Additionally, the Jayhawks have the number one SOS (strength of schedule) by a wide margin thanks to the brutal Big 12.
ESPN.com's Joe Lunardi
With that being said, Kansas will not fall to a three seed because their résumé is fantastic. They have more top 25 wins than anybody in the country, and are still in a good position to win or share the Big 12 title.
According to Lunardi, the four number one seeds are Kentucky, Virginia, Duke and Gonzaga.
At 27-0, Kentucky has locked up a one seed.
Virginia is in a great position to secure a one seed, too. They are battling injuries, but currently sit 25-1 with an easy schedule to finish the season. Duke is slightly below these two, but not by much. They are 24-3 with the fourth ranked RPI and sixth ranked SOS.
Gonzaga is the most likely team to fall. They are 28-1, but have the eighth ranked RPI and 92nd SOS. The selection committee is always hesitant to give a mid-major a one seed, especially if there are not many impressive wins to speak of. Their most impressive win is against SMU by 16, which is their only win vs. an RPI top 25 team.
If any of those teams do not get a top seed, Wisconsin is the most likely replacement. They have the sixth-best RPI and 32nd SOS while Kansas has a better RPI and SOS. Wisconsin is currently 26-2 and Villanova is 25-3.
Kansas has the resume of a one seed, but they just haven't won enough games. They have had chances to win close games on the road, but have blown a few opportunities, which will cost them on Selection Sunday.
Edited by Garrett Long
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