In the span of the seven days, Marcus Adams Jr. went from an incoming freshman at Kansas, to one of the most interesting names in the NCAA transfer portal, to the newest member of Mark Few’s 2023-24 Gonzaga roster.
PULLMAN – Joseph Yesufu, a graduate transfer out of Kansas who appeared in 69 games for the Jayhawks over the past two seasons, signed with Washington State’s basketball team Thursday.
There are numerous ways to rank the four regions in the NCAA Tournament, but a trio of indicators show that the West can make a strong case as the toughest at the top.
NEW ORLEANS – North Carolina’s top offensive priority, particularly early in a game, is to feed the ball to Armando Bacot in the post. Once the opposing team inevitably starts sending extra defenders at the Tar Heels’ big man, Caleb Love has more space to let 3-pointers fly or drive to the basket.
NEW ORLEANS – Bill Self was wading through old video of Villanova this week, trying to scout a specific action that the Wildcats use on the offensive end of the floor, when the Hall of Fame Kansas coach did something he’s avoided the past four years.