Social media loved Svi Mykhailiuk’s return to Kansas basketball
By Stan Unruh
Kansas basketball fans get to enjoy another year of Svi Mykhailiuk. Social media celebrated his decision to return for his senior year.
After three seasons of Kansas basketball Svi is a fan favorite. He used social media to confirm his return. The Twitter universe was pleased.
Me, waiting on Svi's announcement. #kubball pic.twitter.com/mY6RE8hEQ5
— Shea (@Shea_LC) May 24, 2017
Senior year. Here we gooo! 🤘🏼👌🏼 #KUCMB
— Svi Mykhailiuk (@Sviat_10) May 24, 2017
Just caused a scene at the gym as I yelled "praise jesus" in the elliptical room #svi #rockchalk pic.twitter.com/hdz7WkqXQu
— Kim Davidson, Ph.D. (@kimdavidson4) May 25, 2017
As a matter of fact, I didn’t think the 6 foot 8-inch guard from Ukraine would return for his senior season. I’m sure glad he did.
Kansas basketball will benefit by having someone who started 25 games last year and really knows Bill Self’s system. Equally important, the coach seem’s very pleased.
"Svi utilized the process exactly the way it is meant to be.We know he knows what he needs to do this upcoming season to get to the next level. We’re excited and anxious for Svi to come back and help us play at a high level."
It’s unfortunate he sprained an ankle during the NBA draft combine. In reality, the injury may be a blessing in disguise for his game and Kansas basketball.
Mykhailiuk came to the United States to play in the NBA. That is his ultimate goal.
On the other hand, Mykhailiuk could make a lot of money playing basketball in Europe. I thought he might leave the states and work on his game in Europe. I did not see him going the NBA D-League route. It will be fun having him back for one more year.