What KU coach Bill Self is looking for in his team’s final two games in Italy

What KU coach Bill Self is looking for in his team’s final two games in Italy

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He seems openly frustrated with the lack of talent on the opposing teams. I would have thought this trip would have been a little more organized in terms of the opponents. We play the same team, but they change players every game, and they don't seem to be the professionals Self expected. The gyms also look awful. Strange trip.

Despite the lack of competition, I was very encouraged. We were abele to watch the last three games at a sports bar and everyone looked very good and improved from last year. Newman is a stud. Looks like Wayne Seldon on a good shooting day but with a better handle. Vick is doing his best Frank Mason impression going to the rim and shows a sweet pull up jumper and Svi just looks like a senior with more confidence and aggressiveness. Devonte didn't shoot that well but was in full point guard mode and will steer the ship well. Garrett had one great game and dhows lots of potential. The bigs didn't get much of a chance to show what they can do. Dok was sick the last two games and did very little but dunk in the first two. Billy Preston had one good game where he was very active and looked like a man among boys. Reminded me of Thomas Robinson in physique. Overall, I think we will play a lot of 4/1 this year because of the quality of our guards but will also be able to go big when needed. I think it's gonna be a great year.