THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013
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AT A GLANCE
With no Naadir Tharp to run the offense, freshmen guards Frank Mason, Andrew Wiggins and Wayne Selden Jr. will have to step up and prove they can move the ball themselves. This shouldn't be an issue against Louisiana-Monroe, but it would be comforting to see it take place nonetheless.
Conner Frankamp
PLAYER TO WATCH
At one time, both Frankkamp and Brannen Greene were in the redshirt conversation but Self believes the two are both vital
Frankamp
to the Jayhawks' success. Frankamp has been used mainly as a shooting guard but will get his chance to play the point as a backup to Frank Mason.
QUESTION MARK
How smooth will the offense run without Naadir Tharpe in the game?
When Mason started against Fort Hays State, it took him a few reps on the court to find his rhythm and get the ball moving. Can he get past the opening jitters and start Kansas out right?
BY THE NUMBERS
Fouls by Kansas in the preseason
29 Points by Perry Ellis in the exhibitions
5 Highlight-worthy plays by Andrew Wiggins so far
BIG JAY WILL CHEER IF...
nansas executes on offense with only a few flaws. The better this team can play without Naadir Tharpe, the easier life will be for Bill Self and Jayhawk fans. If Frank Mason and Conner Frankamp can prove themselves as worthy backups, this team will have one less thing to worry about.
Mason
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STARTERS
With Naadir Tharpe serving a single game suspension, Mason will begin the year as Kansas' top point guard. Whether or not this is by default, Mason proved that he belongs on the floor after pushing the tempo in Tuesday's exhibition against Fort Hays State. The freshman recorded four points and six assists with three steals and just one turnover.
Frank Mason, Point Guard
Wayne Selden Jr., Guard
Selden
After getting into early foul trouble in the Jayhawks' first exhibition, Seiden came back against Fort Hays State and tied for the Kansas lead in scoring, with 13 points in 20 minutes. He'll see much more time on the floor on Friday.
Wiggins
SEASON TIPOFF
A couple of electrifying plays made it seem as though Wiggins had a better game against the Tigers than the box score shows. Yes, he scored 10 points, but shot just 4-10. It's clear the freshman hasn't played anywhere close to what his skills dictate but that's likely just a product of the preseason.
Andrew Wiggins, Guard
Perry Ellis, Forward
Ellis
Again, Ellis lead Kansas in scoring along with Seiden when Fort Hays State came to Lawrence. He also tied with Jamari Traylor and Joel Embid for the Jayhaws lead rebounder with seven boards. Ellis looks to get better each game and there's no reason to expect him to slow down anytime soon.
Tarik Black, Forward
Black
Black is still struggling with the new hand-check rules as he picked up three fouls in the final exhibition, but Kansas coach Bill Self said this was more a product of missed assignments by the Jayhawks' guards. The senior will still be the rock of the team as the season gets underway.
Mason joins starting lineup in Tharpe's absence
Edited by Hannah Barling
Coach Bill Self addresses senior forward Tarik Black during the Pittsburg State exhibition game on oct. 29, Kansas win 97-57.
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KANSAS VS. LOUISIANA-MONROE NOV. 8, 7 P.M., ALLEN FIELDHOUSE, LAWRENCE
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Junior guard Naadir Tharpe dribbles the ball past a defender during the Nov. 5 exhibition game against Fort Hays State. The Jayhawks won 92-75. Tharpe will be serving a single game suspension during the Nov. 8 exhibition game against Louisiana Monroe, leaving freshman Frank Mason to point play guard in his place.
Prediction:
Kansas 87, Louisiana-Monroe 54
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