This season has been anything but smooth for Kansas basketball fans. The 2024-25 campaign has turned into a rollercoaster ride filled with uncertainty, as the team’s inconsistent play has made it hard to tell what to expect.
Meanwhile, off-the-court headlines have only added to the drama. Rumors of Bill Self considering the Oklahoma State job last year circulated, and the Jayhawks recently dropped out of the AP Top 25 for the first time in 80 weeks. Mark Titus summed up the Kansas basketball experience perfectly in a new episode of his podcast:
"I think this has got to be the most frustrating, 'f*** this team' experience Kansas fans my age have probably ever had," Titus stated. "This might not be the worst team they've ever had, but as I think back on it, the team's that were probably worse than this one didn't have the expectations this team had. So this has to be the No. 1, 'I f****** hate watching these guys* experience that Kansas fans have ever had.
“This has to be the #1…. ‘I fucking hate watching these guys’ that Kansas fans have ever had” - @clubtrillion pic.twitter.com/kYIAnxMk06
— Mark Titus Show (@MarkTitusShow) February 24, 2025
This Kansas basketball team is extremely frustrating to watch
Titus may have come off a little harsh, but most Jayhawk fans can agree with some of what he said. Despite holding early-season wins over Duke and Michigan State, the Jayhawks came crashing down in the middle of conference play. They blew games to Houston and Baylor within one week in unfathomable ways.
Even last year when KU struggled immensely down the stretch, the team received a pass due to a lack of depth and Kevin McCullar’s knee injury. That squad was depleted by the end of the year, but the 2024-25 group has so much untapped potential.
Part of the frustration from the fanbase stems from the underwhelming play from KU’s portal additions. AJ Storr, the No. 4 ranked transfer in the offseason, cannot get anything going. His questionable shot selection and poor defensive effort have nearly worked him out of the rotation. Furthermore, fellow transfers Rylan Griffen and Shakeel Moore have shown flashes but still leave something to be desired.
The team can certainly be aggravating to watch. However, it is far too early to give up on this group given how well they have played at times. Hopefully, the Jayhawks can continue to play more cohesively and extend their winning streak into Saturday’s matchup against Texas Tech.