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NBA Uncertainty for Kansas Basketball’s Frank Mason

By Stan Unruh

Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) reacts on the court during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) reacts on the court during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Obviously, Kansas basketball fans will miss Frank Mason next season. What are the chances of the Player of the Year making an NBA roster?

I remember watching a crazy video of Mason’s athletic ability when Kansas basketball announced his signing.

Since that time, we’ve watched him become national player of the year.

That’s why I think Frank Mason will do just fine in the NBA.

In the fist place, I am not a big fan of the league.

There are dozens of players who I think should be on an NBA roster but some reason, they never make it?

On the other hand, those who do sometimes amaze me?

Above all, Mason’s NBA success will depend on finding the right team, coach and unique situation.

It’s such an inexact science and very difficult to understand.  I’m tired of looking at mock draft boards.

In the Kansas City Star, Gary Bedore detailed the latest on the draft rumors about Mason.

Do you remember the amazing college guard Leon Wood? He was an All-American at Cal State Fullerton in the mid 80s. Coach Bobby Knight picked Wood to play with Michael Jordan on the 1984 Gold Medal winning Olympic basketball team.

Philadelphia picked Wood in the first round of the NBA draft. He played six NBA seasons on six different teams. I’m not sure why it never worked for such a talented player.

Then again, coach Bill Self and all Kansas basketball fans want it to be different for Frank and all former Jayhawks.

Consider former Jayhawk Kelly Oubre, Jr.

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At the time, I did not think he was ready for the NBA when he left after one season.

In spite of my feelings, he found the ideal situation in Washington- after a trade from Atlanta.

Now that the annual senior barnstorming tour is over, Mason is preparing for his NBA auditions at the pre-draft event in Chicago. In spite of it all, I expect the very best for him.

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