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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WHAT'S THE WORD?
WHAT ARE THE EXPERTS SAYING?
"Simply put, Wiggins isn't a media-created sensation. He really is a unique talent." Gary Parris
Gary Parrish CBS SPORTS
"Kansas fans, be patient. Considering Self's history, there's no reason to believe it won't pay off in the end."
"Kansas has three potential top-10 picks in Andrew Wiggins, Wayne Selden and Joel Embiid. Plus, some solid veterans in Perry Ellis, Naadir Tharpe and transfer Tarik Black.I saw the Jayhawks practice in Lawrence, Kan., last week, and I'm convinced that they'll be the [Kentucky] Wildcats' biggest threat in the hunt for the national title."
Jason King ESPN
—Myron Medcalf ESPN
"Because of Andrew Wiggins' versatility, I am putting the Jayhawks in the top 10 [backcourts]. Naadir Tharpe will log more minutes and should excel with greater responsibility. Wayne Selden Jr. and Conner Frankamp are other diaper dandies to watch."
"For someone who has only been playing for a year and a half, Embiid knows how to operate in the post, in terms of getting position and turning to the basket. While some might see that as effective training, Embiid is actually self-taught when it comes to back-to-the-basket moves."
Dick Vitale ESPN
— Jeff Borzello CBS SPORTS
C. J. Moore BLEACHER REPORT
"The bigger question surrounding the Jayhawks should be who is going to emerge as KU's other star. Bill Self's offense has traditionally either been extremely balanced or had two players dominate the scoring. Only once in Self's 10 seasons at KU has someone averaged more than 20 points per game-Wayne Simien in 2005and even that season, Keith Langford averaged 14.1."
"Not an explosive athlete, Frankamp just finds a way to get things done. He is a big time scorer on the perimeter as he can get hot in a hurry from three, and then also has enough to him off the dribble to keep defenders honest. His savvy with the basketball is impressive and allows him to create despite not being super explosive or athletic."
"Expectations are enormous every year for Kansas, where lottery picks replace lottery picks and where the word rebuilding is left to, ahem, other Big 12 powers. But Self knows what he has on his roster; his request for fans' patience comes embedded with the knowledge that the Jayhawks could be downright nasty next February and March."
Sports Illustrated
"While much of the attention this coming season will fall on [the] shoulders of freshman Andrew Wiggins, the nation's No.1 recruit in 2013, Self has a cadre of outstanding young talent. Perry Ellis, a 6-foot-8 sophomore forward, should pick up where he left off last season, making the Big 12 all-tournament team.And though freshmen Wayne Selden and Joel Embiid may not be on a one-and-done path, few expect them to be at Kansas all four seasons. They are that talented."
Fran Fraschilla FORMER COLLEGE BASKETBALL HEAD COACH, ESPN ANALYST
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