Archive for Thursday, November 12, 2009
Little to red-shirt this season, Self says
No final call made yet on Travis Releford
Kansas forward Mario Little pulls up for a jumper during warmups befire tipoff against Oklahoma State Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Allen Fieldhouse.
November 12, 2009
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Kansas senior Mario Little will red-shirt this season, KU coach Bill Self said Thursday.
Meanwhile, no final decision has been made on the red-shirt status of sophomore Travis Releford.
"We'll get through practice today and maybe into tomorrow to see exactly what Travis is going to do," Self said. "Mario's going to red-shirt. Even though ... not 100 percent, that's what he wants to do, and that will guarantee graduation for him. I think that's good for him. Although he has been one of our better performers in practice, we're going to red-shirt him unless something unforeseen happens.
"Travis will have a decision to make in the next 24 hours or so. I'm not going to pressure him. He's going to let me know tomorrow. Then, we'll go from there."
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12 November 2009
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Ignorant_Yokel (Anonymous) says…
MArio liTtlE
12 November 2009
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ChiHawkInKS (Anonymous) says…
If KU signs Harrison Barnes then this is pointless. I think Releford should be the one who redshirts.
12 November 2009
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KEITHMILES05 (Anonymous) says…
As of now it is unlikely Barnes will be a Hawk.
12 November 2009
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persevering_gal (Anonymous) says…
Not quite sure I understand this.
12 November 2009
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mae (Anonymous) says…
I support Mario's decision 100%.
This is probably a pretty good classload for him in his 4th year. Despite the naysayers out there, graduating is priority #1 for most of the team.
Red shirting will keep him in shape, practicing his game, while letting him off the stress of gametime.
and I'll be happy to see him as part of another strong team next year!
12 November 2009
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mdrndgtl (Anonymous) says…
Most of the team loves graduating!
13 November 2009
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TopJayhawk (Anonymous) says…
I don't know anymore than anyone else.
I suspect the reason for the shirt is because C.J. Henry is going to get a ton of minutes this yr.
I also think Mario can use another yr of getting stronger. He was so set-back last yr due to injuries. Hopefully next yr he will get a ton of minutes.
13 November 2009
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rgh (Anonymous) says…
With Mario red shirting this year, it re-loads for next year when we could potential lose a lot of players to the NBA. This was the right move for him and for KU.
It'll keep an extremely valuable player for next year who will make an immediate impact with the team. I'm glad he's willing to do so and hopefully Releford will do the same. We're loaded at guard at right now and his minutes would be limited. Next year, he would come in and get a lot of minutes and return an experienced player.
13 November 2009
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lee_go_hawks (Anonymous) says…
With X likely one and done, this is good news for the Hawks. Little will likely start next year at the three and get a LOT more minutes than he would this year. Releford should red shirt as well, but I know that's a tough decision, and a tough pill to swallow for kids who want to play.
13 November 2009
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ChiHawkInKS (Anonymous) says…
I have not seen anything that suggests X will be 1 and done. He is basically a wing shooter at this point. Remeber Rush? He was thought to be a 1 year player too. Little should work his butt off to try and take minutes from X this year and possibly get minutes at the 4 as well. Next year the position may be too deep with Travis, X, Brady, and possibly Barnes all vying for minutes at the 3.
13 November 2009
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Satirical (Anonymous) says…
While I hope X is a 1 and doner (because that likely means his level of play warrants such and also likely means KU wins the National Championship), I have many doubts this will occur.
First, have you see him try to fight through a pick? Horrendous.
Second, he doesn't shuffle his feet on defense, making him a really slow defender and allowing even a mediocre guard to blow by him. (Although he does a great job being active with his hands)
Third, he throws up too many lousy shots. Likely this is because he feels shooting is the only way he can be involved and contribute to the team. (Which wouldn’t be true if he were a better defender and passer).
Don’t' get me wrong X is still a great player who excels in MANY aspects and has amazing potential, but X isn't just a little behind in these areas, he is totally deficient in these areas. However, I agree my assessment is somewhat premature since I have only seen X during 1 scrimmage and 2 preseason games.
Best of luck X and Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
14 November 2009
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jhawks1510 (Anonymous) says…
Mario has just set himself up to be the leader on next year's team when we go for our fifth NCAA title. heh heh…