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Kansas basketball: Projecting Jayhawks depth chart before start of season

By Joshua Schulman

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 02: Dajuan Harris Jr. #3 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts in the second half of the game against the Villanova Wildcats during the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal at Caesars Superdome on April 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 02: Dajuan Harris Jr. #3 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts in the second half of the game against the Villanova Wildcats during the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal at Caesars Superdome on April 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MARCH 26: Arterio Morris #2 of the Texas Longhorns dribbles the ball during the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at T-Mobile Center on March 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MARCH 26: Arterio Morris #2 of the Texas Longhorns dribbles the ball during the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at T-Mobile Center on March 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Kansas Basketball Shooting Guard Depth Chart

1. Arterio Morris
2. Nick Timberlake

The only question mark in the starting lineup lies here. There are three terrific options for Kansas, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Timberlake was one of the best 3-point shooters in this transfer portal class. However, Morris’ strong showings during KU’s trip to Puerto Rico and his defensive prowess led the fanbase and myself to believe he is the most likely starter.

Coach Self loves to run dual point guard sets, so Elmarko could also begin the year at the top of the shooting guard depth chart. However, his game is directed more towards being a facilitator and ball handler. Jackson starting at shooting guard would just mean Kansas has two points on the court. Therefore, I listed him as the backup point guard in the case that Morris or Timberlake gets the nod for the season opener.

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