Setting realistic goals for every Kansas basketball player in 2023-24

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 15: K.J. Adams Jr. #24 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts after a play during the second half in the game against the Duke Blue Devils during the Champions Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 15, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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Texas Longhorns guard Arterio Morris (2) Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports /

Arterio Morris — Anchor the backcourt’s defense

Whether it be in the starting rotation or the second unit, Morris, Harris, and Elmarko Jackson will make it extremely difficult for opposing guards to score the ball. Morris was a terrific on-ball defender at Texas, and he could bring that excellence to the Kansas backcourt.

His primary focus should be to make Dajuan’s job as the team’s point guard easier. Anything extra, such as becoming a better 3-point shooter or playmaker, will bolster his value even more.

As much as we loved Gradey Dick, watching him try to defend small, quick guards was not a pretty sight. Dajuan no longer needs to carry the backcourt’s defense, so Morris can make the scrappy plays to earn him more minutes on the floor.

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