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Why KU’s worst lineup might be more intriguing than its best

Most college basketball fans are talking lineups this time of year. Which players will perform best together? And who will emerge as starters, both now and in the future?

Kansas men’s basketball supporters, meanwhile, might have a more fascinating question when looking the opposite direction.

Who, exactly, should the Jayhawks put on the floor in a blowout?

The answer isn’t as simple as many other years.

KU has eight scholarship players available this semester (and nine once Sam Cunliffe is cleared as a transfer in December), which left coach Bill Self with a decision in last week’s 100-54 exhibition victory over Pittsburg State.