The phrase reflects a situation where athletes from the University of Kansas basketball program, who were anticipated to be selected in the National Basketball Association draft, are unexpectedly passed over by teams during the selection process. This can manifest as players not being chosen at all, or being selected later in the draft than projected.
Such outcomes can have significant implications for the affected players’ careers, impacting potential earnings, team opportunities, and overall trajectory in professional basketball. Historically, draft projections are based on a combination of factors including college performance, physical attributes, perceived potential, and team needs. When a player is overlooked despite favorable projections, it raises questions about the validity of pre-draft assessments and the specific priorities of NBA teams.
