And now the season really starts

The general feeling in the sports world is that Kansas is not deserving of their #1 ranking. Although Texas may be more deserving, I don't think people understand what Kansas is really capable of. They have not played to their potential yet this season until this last Saturday. They really had not been away from home or been tested. Two point win over Memphis was the only close call. Saturday against #19 Temple( probably ranked to high) Kansas dominated from start to finish. So awesome was the performance, Coach Self said it probably didn't matter who they had played. They finally put everything together. And they still have so much room to improve.
Elijah Johnson is a top 30 recruit and can't get minutes. Travis Releford was a top 50 recruit a year ago and had to red shirt. Mario Little was the JUCO player of the year a year ago and had to red shirt. Kansas is so deep it is crazy. The problem lies in the fact that besides Collins and Aldrich the Jayhawks are still pretty young. When Collins or Aldrich are out one can really see the difference on the floor. Aldrich so far has been one of the best defenders in the country and with him out of the game, teams look to attack. And the offense just does not flow as well with Collins out. So although Kansas is good and very deep, the will only go as far as Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich can take them.
Another key development has been the amazing improvement of the Morris twins. Marcus and Markief hit the weight room and gym this off season and it is paying huge dividends. Both are vastly better in almost every aspect. Freshman Thomas Robinson has also surprised with some great minutes of the bench. He wants every rebound and takes it personally if he doesn't get it. Also has showed some decent moves in the post. His defense has struggled at times and needs to improve if he wants to continue to get minutes.
Xavier Henry has rather quietly been one of the best freshman in the country. His shot selection has been superb and he has been very unselfish. And yet he is still leading the team in scoring. He has struggles a little of late, but has been huge for this team. Having a go to scorer outside of Collins and Aldrich is a assest.
Kansas is 13-0 and the heart of the schedule is just coming. Big win over Temple, but they have a long way to go.