Not The Bracketologists

Not The Sweet 16

The season ends the way the last couple have for Kansas fans: too early, too frustrating, and with way too many bad takes flying around afterward. In this episode of Not The Experts, Evan & Dave unpack KU’s round-of-32 loss to St. John’s, the chemistry problems that never fully healed, and why this year’s ending felt very different from the last two. They dig into the late-game breakdowns, the Elmarko blame game, Tre White’s rough finish, and why the real story of this season may have started long before March. They also hand out Down Bad honors to the Bill Self retirement rumor machine, revisit the fan toxicity conversation, and make the case that if Kansas does move on from Self soon, the obvious next coach is already sitting on the bench. It’s part postmortem, part therapy session, and part warning label for KU Twitter.

Not The Bracketologists

March is here, the bracket is out, and Not The Experts is back to do what it does best: react, rant, and try to make sense of Kansas basketball (and it's fandom). Evan & Dave break down KU’s NCAA Tournament draw, walk through their brackets, and ask the biggest question of the season: is there still enough time for this team to become what it was supposed to be? Along the way, they hand out another Down Bad award, roast KU Twitter for acting like it knows more than Bill Self, and dive into the Hunter Dickinson comments that sparked a bigger conversation about fan toxicity and the future of Kansas basketball. Plus: why Bruce Pearl is stealing money, why Arizona might be the best team in the country, and Dave’s beautifully unhinged dream bracket where KU makes a run, Elmarko becomes a hero and the goat, and KU Twitter still finds a way to ruin everything.

4 Seed Energy

On this episode of Not The Experts, Evan & Dave break down Kansas finishing the regular season 22–9 and tied for third in the Big 12, but with wildly mixed vibes heading into the postseason. They revisit the Arizona road trip disaster, the Bill Self ejection that derailed the Arizona State game, and the emotional senior night win over Kansas State — highlighted by Melvin Council’s unforgettable Jayhawk kiss. The guys also hand out season superlatives, from Darryn Peterson nuclear scoring bursts and the Arizona win at Allen Fieldhouse to the low points of the season: the mysterious cramps saga, frustrating chemistry issues, and a team that never quite reached its ceiling. Plus: a full rant on Doug Sirmons officiating, the bizarre Big 12 LED court experiment, and why dismissing the possibility of Jacque Vaughn as KU’s future coach might be the dumbest take on the internet. Finally, they preview the Big 12 Tournament, what Kansas must prove before the NCAA Tournament, and why a fully unlocked Darryn Peterson could make KU the most terrifying 4-seed in the country.

This Season Refuses To Be Boring

On this episode of Not The Experts (or maybe Not the Narratives), Evan & Dave tackle the national media explosion around Darryn Peterson after he was caught on camera asking out of a game. They break down the incosistency, the Stephen A. and Dicky V overreactions, and why the loudest voices clearly haven’t been watching KU all season. From there, it’s a full recap of the Cincinnati egg and the Houston bounce-back — including Flory Bidunga’s defensive dominance, Bryson Tiller’s NBA ceiling, Trey White’s return to form, and the ongoing Elmarko roller coaster experience. They also dig into an uncomfortable Darryn theory: What if this isn’t physical at all? Is it pressure? Is it mental? He is a young human after all...And at this point in the season, does it even matter anymore? Plus: Down Bad Canada, villain-era Fran, Big Monday witchcraft, and why Allen Fieldhouse remains a statistical horror movie for opponents.

Allen Fieldhouse Supremacy

On this episode of Not The Experts, Evan & Dave officially rebrand (again), from Not the Cramps to Not the Flu, and open with a full “Down Bad” breakdown of the Super Bowl, late-night tipoffs, and the slow death of good commercials. Then it’s all Kansas vs. Arizona: Allen Fieldhouse shaking, the second-half comeback, and why the environment punched Arizona right in the mouth. They dive deep into the performances of Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller, the rise of two-big basketball, Elmarko’s elite passing, Trey White’s confidence struggles, and Melvin Council’s all-time “dawg” performance. The back half of the episode tackles the Darryn Peterson controversy: the viral courtside text, KU’s awkward response, “flu-like symptoms,” and growing questions about chemistry, leadership, and commitment. Evan & Dave debate draft stock, agent influence, and what this all means for Bill Self and the program moving forward. Plus: Lindsey Vonn discourse, viral tweets, Big 12 outlook, and why winning without Darryn might’ve saved everyone from full disaster mode.