Busting Brackets
Fansided

Kansas Basketball: Projected starting lineup and depth chart for 2023-24 season

By Jerran Anderson

Mar 18, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) reacts after a basket against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) reacts after a basket against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 6
Next
Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports /

Shooting Guard

Starter – Arterio Morris (20 mpg)

Arterio Morris is a transfer portal acquisition that should make an impact this upcoming season for the Jayhawks. He’s got some Big 12 experience under his belt already as he joins Kansas from the Texas Longhorns. He put up 4.6 ppg and 1.4 rpg on 33.3 percent shooting from deep this past season, but it’s his athleticism and ability to do other things that should keep him in the starting lineup.

Morris looks to be the current leader following their early overseas tour over the summer. He was impressive playing alongside Harris in a dual-point role and gave them another ball handler on the floor who could make plays for others. It won’t be surprising though to see his minutes fluctuate given Nick Timberlake’s shot-making ability on the perimeter.

Bench – Nicolas Timberlake (10 mpg), Elmarko Jackson (10 mpg)

Nicolas Timberlake emerges as the early leader at the backup shooting guard role. He’s got tremendous efficiency shooting the ball on the perimeter, something the Jayhawks will need in 2023-24. He averaged 17.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.4 apg and 1.0 spg on 41.6 percent shooting from deep with Towson in 2022-23.

He’ll be looked upon to knock down shots and bring easy offense with his shooting this year. Timberlake should share some of the backup shooting minutes with Elmarko Jackson. Jackson’s ability to defend and make plays in the halfcourt will be hard to pass up off the bench for Kansas.

Home/Kansas Jayhawks