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Kansas Basketball: Watch new 2018 recruit Ochai Agbaji impress

By Chris Taylor

LAWRENCE, KS - JANUARY 9: Bill Self head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks cheers on his team against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse on January 9, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS - JANUARY 9: Bill Self head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks cheers on his team against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse on January 9, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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It is getting to be very exciting to think about what Kansas Basketball can accomplish next season. The addition of Ochai Agbaji is icing on the cake.

In case you haven’t heard, the recruiting class of 2018 may be the best in Kansas Basketball history. This was before the recent commitment from local flavor Ochai Agbaji. Agbaji is a senior shooting guard from Oak Park High School in Kansas City.

His story will be well-known very quickly. He hadn’t received his first offer from a big conference school until two weeks ago. Once Kansas got involved, the offers started pouring in, and then Bill Self put his offer on the table last Saturday. Agbaji said the decision was easy after that.

"Once Kansas offered, we sat down as a family, and I knew that was the place. What else are we waiting for?More from KC KingdomWin $650 GUARANTEED Plus $100 Off NFL Sunday Ticket With Caesars, FanDuel and DraftKings Kansas Promos!This Plus-Money Bobby Witt Jr. Prop Bet is on Fire (Hit in 15/21 Games)!How to Bet on the Chiefs vs. Cardinals in NFL Preseason Week 2The Royals Need to Extend Bobby Witt Jr. ImmediatelyThe 3 Most Intriguing Games on the Chiefs’ Schedule"

The Jayhawks only problem next season will be finding enough playing time, where this season’s problem is the exact opposite. The Jayhawks are currently over the limit of scholarship players for 2018 with the addition of Agbaji.

As of right now that roster includes incoming recruits Devon Dotson, Quentin Grimes and David McCormack. Lagerld Vick, Malik Newman and Udoka Azubuike may be back next year if they decide not to go pro. Marcus Garrett, K.J. and Dedric Lawson, Mitch Lightfoot, Sam Cunliffe, Silvio De Sousa and Charlie Moore.

The 2018 class gives the hint that perhaps Bill Self is more comfortable playing with guards than people think. There could possibly be seven guards on the roster next season.

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It’s unreal to think about this young mans last two weeks. From practically being an unknown with an unknown future to being known with a concrete foundation of a future. For Ochai to pick a school that has the class it does coming in, and to acknowledge the work it will take to gain playing time shows the kid’s approach and attitude.

The kid is strong with the ball, obviously talented, and Jayhawks fans will be happy he flew in under the radar. His game seems to be fairly rounded, but still leaves you wanting a little more. And that’s fine, Bill Self can work those kinks out in no time.

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