😬 3 Quick Things: Is KU Down to Eight Scholarship Players? 😬

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One Question: Can you remember a time like this?

KU's lack of bench support has no clear path to improving anytime soon. With Zach Clemence hurting his knee on Saturday, Kansas is down to eight scholarship players with a real chance of making a difference.

It's gotten to the point where I'm counting out Cam Martin, M.J. Rice and Kyle Cuffe. I hope I'm wrong about Rice, but I haven't seen or heard any reason to think otherwise.

That leaves KU with Dajuan Harris, Gradey Dick, Kevin McCullar (finger), Jalen Wilson, KJ Adams, Jo Yesufu (mind f*cked), Ernest Udeh (young), Bobby Pettiford (hamstring).

The starting lineup is generally healthy. The situation isn't catastrophic, but KU's margin for error is as slim as I can recall. Comment below if you remember another time like this late in the season (non-Covid era).

One Stat

The bench shot ONE 2-point field goal in 40 total minutes vs. Iowa State. ONE! That's nearly impossible.  

One Tweet

I've heard Self has been calmer after losses this season compared to other years. Even last season I was told Self would freak out at times after a loss.

Maybe the second championship has taken pressure of Self. Or maybe he thinks this team needs confidence. Either way, his postgame presser reflects what I've been told.

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