Kansas basketball: 3 reasons missing Cooper Flagg doesn’t hurt Jayhawks

Kansas basketball: 3 reasons missing out on Cooper Flagg doesn’t hurt the Jayhawks

Dec 1, 2022; Montverde, Florida, USA; Montverde Academy forward Cooper Flagg (32) shoots past IMG Academy forward Jayden Hastings (13) during the second half of the Sunshine Classic basketball tournament at Mills Championship Court on the campus of Montverde Academy. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 1, 2022; Montverde, Florida, USA; Montverde Academy forward Cooper Flagg (left) stops to shoot as IMG Academy forward Amier Ali (5) defends at the Sunshine Classic basketball tournament at Mills Championship Court on the campus of Montverde Academy. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

2. KU’s 2024 class is still shaping up to be an excellent one

KU might not put together a top-three class, but they’ll still assemble one of the best in the nation. They’ve already received pledges from Flory Bidunga, the No. 1 center in 2024, and Labaron Philon, a consensus top-30 player.

The 2024-25 team will feature returnees such as Dajuan Harris and KJ Adams, with Hunter Dickinson’s status still remaining uncertain. With or without Flagg, KU would be considered a favorite to win the national championship next year. After all, Self likes to use experienced guys more than one-and-done players.

Just because they didn’t get Flagg doesn’t mean the coaching staff will give up. With Early Signing Day still more than a month away, Self and Co. have plenty of time to get on top of other recruitments.

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