Former Kansas guard Elijah Johnson knows what Devonté Graham is about to go through. He’s already lived it.
In 2012, Johnson played alongside senior playmaker Tyshawn Taylor before being asked to take over primary ball-handling duties the next year.
Graham — like Johnson — is facing a similar transition following point guard Frank Mason’s departure.
“If there was any advice I could give Devonté, I think that half the battle would be recognizing the difference from junior and senior year,” Johnson said Tuesday. “Not really just really erasing Tyshawn or Frank out of the picture, but just (realizing) your own personal responsibilities.