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) /

8 of 11

Towson Tigers guard Nicolas Timberlake (25) Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

Nick Timberlake — Eclipse double digits in the points per game department

It’s difficult to predict how many points a player who played in the CAA will put up, but this is definitely attainable for Timberlake. The quality of basketball will surely improve, but a transferable aspect of his game will be his jump shot. He’s a lifetime 37.9% 3-point shooter on five attempts per game.

He’ll be fighting amongst other guards for playing time, but he is one of the only players on the team who has proven he can stroke it from deep. That alone should get him plenty of minutes. Let’s also not underrate his ability to score at the basket, as he is much more athletic than one might assume. If his defense is a liability, he can make up for it by putting the ball in the basket.

Home/Kansas Jayhawks Basketball