The pipe dream is over for the most optimistic of KU fans - freshman phenom Josh Jackson is headed to the NBA.
Per KUAthletics.com, Jackson broke three Jayhawk freshman records while leading KU in steals and blocks on his way to Big 12 Freshman of the Year and First Team All-Big 12 nods. He was also named Second Team All-American.
Bill Self is quoted as saying:
This obviously does not come as a surprise. When we recruited Josh we were so fortunate but also knew this would probably be a one-year stay. He has not only surpassed our expectations as a player but also as a leader and a teammate.