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Hearings: KU Roster Predictions for Next Seasonđź‘‹

Expecting some major roster turnover for The Jayhawks next season

March 19, 2023

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  2. Guys expected to transfer out ✌️

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Roster Predictions

Returning

  • Dajuan Harris

  • KJ Adams

  • Ernest Udeh

  • Bobby Pettiford (not a lock to return)

  • Zuby Ejiofor

Leaving

  • Jalen Wilson

  • Kevin McCullar

  • Gradey Dick

  • Cam Martin

  • Kyle Cuffe

The Question Marks

Self will probably get one of these guys to stay, but…

  • Joe Yesufu - He’s had a tough time adjusting to this coaching staff. I think he ultimately tries to be a scorer somewhere else. Prediction: Transferring

  • Zach Clemence - His skillset doesn’t fit this system. He’d be better off finding a better style. I think he loves it at KU, but it’ll be tough for him to find playing time here if things don’t change. It’s a hard call, but I think he ultimately transfers. Prediction: Transferring

  • MJ Rice - I believe this decision will be Rice’s call. He’s clearly had a hard time this year. I’m Hearing he even got upset with fellow North Carolina native Bobby Pettiford at one point because of how bad a fit this was for him. BUT, the staff sees potential with Rice. He probably can’t get paid as much elsewhere. This is close to a 50/50 call, but… Prediction: Transferring

Predicted Roster (Guards, Wings, Bigs)

Note: For simplicity, I’m leaving out the bench guys/walk-ons. 

Guard: Dajuan Harris

Guard: Bobby Pettiford

Guard: Elmarko Jackson

Wing: Marcus Adams Jr.

Wing: Jamari McDowell

Wing: Chris Johnson

Big: KJ Adams

Big: Ernest Udeh

Big: Zuby Ejiofor

If this scenario plays out, I’d see KU adding two wings in the transfer portal along with an additional big. It’s also very possible that Rice or Clemence change course and return. Self historically finds a way to keep guys around.

There’s still plenty to discuss with how the season ended, but it feels too soon for that kind of analysis. For now, I’ll work to find out who the Jayhawks could be targeting via the transfer portal.

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