Impact of Nick Timberlake joining Kansas
As long as Bill Self is the head coach, you NEVER can doubt the Kansas Jayhawks and its roster-building. However, the makeup of this current group had some questions, especially with who’s left. Big 12 Player of the Year Jalen Wilson is gone, along with future NBA Draft pick, Gradey Dick. Those were not only the team’s two best scorers but also the two true shooting threats this past season.
Kevin McCullar, the only other double-digit scorer, is currently in the NBA Draft process. If he doesn’t come back, that left a roster filled with scoring and shooting guards. Dajuan Harris is a fantastic passer and defender but doesn’t offer much offensively and the lone frontcourt returning player is KJ Adams, who isn’t an elite scorer yet either.
There’s a trio of incoming guards, led by five-star Elmarko Jackson, who could have an impact early on but now can just be rotation pieces and develop from there. The backcourt fit of Harris and Timberlake balances each other out well on both ends and will be one of the most experienced in NCAA Basketball.
This won’t be the last move for Kansas, as they now can focus on the wings and frontcourt. They’re reportedly in the mix for Harrison Ingram of Stanford, along with center Hunter Dickinson from Michigan. If they can land the All-Big Ten big man for another scoring punch, the Jayhawks could be a team to beat next season.