If a high school basketball prospect decides to watch an NBA game on TV, there’s a strong possibility a University of Kansas player will appear on the screen.
“I think there’s a lot to be excited about. We’ve got 16 guys (in the league) right now,” KU coach Bill Self said Thursday at a Williams Fund-sponsored Roundball Club luncheon in Wichita. Kentucky (27) and Duke (20) are the only schools with more current NBA players than KU. North Carolina also has 16.
“If you ever go watch Joel (Embiid) or Andrew (Wiggins) play and are ever in a situation where you are out having dinner, just make sure those guys buy.