Self told Jackson, ‘This is as hard as it’s going to get’ - KU Sports
Self acknowledged that “very rarely does that type of coachspeak” urging a player to be looser and unencumbered “ever prevail or work.” As he put it bluntly, not only Jackson but the rest of KU’s new arrivals have to “go through some crap” and learn from experience. He said they’ve played well in practice but not yet in games.
Ready or not, here comes regular-season basketball for KU - KU Sports
“No, we’re not ready,” Self said. “No, no, no, we’re not ready.