Rylan Griffen, a standout shooter from Alabama, has committed to Kansas, significantly bolstering the Jayhawks' roster for the upcoming season. Griffen, known for his sharpshooting abilities, averaged 11.2 points per game and shot over 39% from three-point range last season. His performance peaked during Alabama's Final Four run, where he made 48% of his three-point attempts and scored 19 points against UNC. Kansas, addressing its need for shot creation and perimeter shooting, will also see the return of players like Hunter Dickinson, KJ Adams, and DaJuan Harris Jr., alongside new additions such as AJ Storr, Zeke Mayo, and Riley Kugel. This news was first reported by ESPN and TiptonEdits, highlighting Griffen's role as a 3-and-D player.
The @KUHoops keep getting stronger for 2024-25 as Alabama transfer Griffen will be an instant impact player for ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK . via @ESPN App https://t.co/eARk3ktW3d
Rylan Griffen ➡️ Kansas 👀 The Jayhawks add another piece to their 2024-25 roster 😮💨 https://t.co/yC0Cmggqvr
Rylan Griffen joins join former Wisconsin guard AJ Storr, South Dakota State guard Zeke Mayo and former Florida guard Riley Kugel at @KUHoops https://t.co/ZEBEzXTCue
Alabama transfer small forward Rylan Griffen commits to Kansas. https://t.co/qs0m5p061s
🚨BREAKING🚨 Former Alabama G Rylan Griffen has committed to Kansas, first reported by @TiptonEdits https://t.co/ap0wbx8oHY
Goodness. Kansas is STACKED. Really, really like Griffen as a 3-and-D guy. Fits perfectly around the rest of the Jayhawks. https://t.co/JE4NTBPQH3
Kansas addresses its biggest needs: Shot creation and perimeter shooting. AJ Storr can make plays off the bounce, and Zeke Mayo and Rylan Griffen are proven perimeter shooters. Hunter Dickinson (likely), KJ Adams and DaJuan Harris Jr., all back, and add that trio. Also add…
Kansas gets one of the best shooters in the portal. Much needed for the Jayhawks. https://t.co/DRJoFBDcCG
BREAKING: Alabama transfer Rylan Griffen has committed to Kansas, he told ESPN. One of the best shooters in the portal, he averaged 11.2 PPG and shot better than 39% from 3. Made 48% of his 3s in Alabama's Final Four run, scored 19 vs. UNC. STORY: https://t.co/ptJp4k81VU https://t.co/UKRduBGzz2
Where we stand now: PG: SG/SF: Sallis (?), Hildreth, Parker, Cosby, Juke, Canka PF: Omaha, Spillers, 3M C: Reid 3 open spots, 4 if Hunter stays in the draft. Baba Miller and TJ Power visiting today for you’d think the last frontcourt spot. Obviously need at least 1 true point.