Looking back at each Kansas basketball high school commit in the past five years

Kansas basketball Class of 2018 commits:

Quentin Grimes: Grimes was the highest-ranked KU commit in 2018 but was the only one who made a minimal impact during his time at the university. Inefficient shooting and questionable defense tarnished his freshman year, which would be the only season he spent at Kansas.

After transferring to Houston, he came into his own and even led the Cougars to a Final Four appearance in 2021. Things just didn’t work out between Kansas and Grimes, though he’s become a serviceable starter in the NBA.

Devon Dotson: Dotson spent two years at Kansas before departing to the NBA. His chances of winning a national championship were erased when the NCAA canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but he was a fantastic player.

The lightning-quick point guard might have left KU a bit prematurely, but will still be remembered among the Jayhawk fanbase.

David McCormack: Although his performance was often inconsistent, he arguably became the Jayhawks’ most important player when they won a title in 2022. McCormack was a four-year player who experienced the ups and downs of Kansas basketball, and he was awarded for his dedication in his final year.

It would have been great for Kansas if he returned for a super senior season, but he had to do what was best for his career. His loyalty to KU paid off in the long run.

Ochai Agbaji: Bill Self burned Agbaji’s redshirt so he could join the team early in 2019 conference play. That was when fans got a glimpse of what the eventual Wooden Award candidate was capable of.

You couldn’t have written out a better college career than Agbaji had. He became better every single season until he was one of the best players in the nation.