Kansas basketball has reportedly contacted Rutgers grad transfer, Paul Mulcahy. Is he a realistic fit for the Jayhawks?
The Kansas Jayhawks have ten scholarship players on their roster, and recent comments from head coach Bill Self suggest that the roster’s construction is not over just yet. With the news of KU reaching out to point forward Paul Mulcahy, it leaves fans wondering if he will be the Jayhawks’ final addition.
Mulcahy, a grad transfer from Rutgers, was the ultimate competitor during his four years with the Scarlet Knights. Last year, he averaged 8.3 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.6 rebounds.
He’s a 6-foot-7 point guard who does damage with his considerable length and elite playmaking and has been a consistent starter for the Scarlet Knights since his sophomore season.
College basketball insider Adam Zagoria reported that Kentucky, Gonzaga, and Kansas State have also contacted Mulcahy, among other schools.
Paul Mulcahy is taking over this second half. 😤
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) February 4, 2023
@paulmulcahy_4 x @RutgersMBB pic.twitter.com/MxmYurlaKn
The real question is, how good of a fit would Mulcahy be at Kansas?
Assuming Coach Self decides to start Nick Timberlake and Kevin McCullar at the 2 and 3, the bench will have one of the most dominant guard rooms in the nation. KU brought in two combo guards — 5-star high school recruit Elmarko Jackson and Texas transfer Arterio Morris — in the offseason. Additionally, the Jayhawks already have their starting point guard in Dajuan Harris.
It’s hard to see where Mulcahy would fit into this equation, especially since neither Jackson nor Morris are known for their jump-shooting abilities. It also wouldn’t be wise for Kansas to recruit over Jackson, considering how the Chris Johnson last-minute decommitment fiasco went. KU does have some holes in its depth, though they have no shortage of guards.
A player with his level of experience and leadership would be a great addition to the squad, but if Kansas basketball is going to use up another scholarship, there are more dire needs to be satisfied than the ones that Mulcahy would fill.
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