It is decision time for some of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball players: Brandon Rush, Darrell Arthur, Sherron Collins, and Mario Chalmers. If all four come back next year, there is a good chance the Kansas Jayhawks could repeat for the first time since ... 2007 when the Florida Gators repeated. Mario, Darrell, and Brandon are all likely first round picks while Sherron would probably be a second round draft pick. Brandon Rush likely will leave for the draft but maybe the Jayhawks could be drawn by the same desire those Gators felt when they were guaranteed lottery picks.
- Mario Chalmers' draft stock is at an all-time after he made the greatest shot in Kansas history and one of the best shots ever in the tournament. Chalmers' draft positioning has been a low second round pick his entire career until the tournament began. Another season may help him plus next year looks to have a weaker draft class than this year. Chance of Leaving: 45%
- Sherron Collins has the most upside of any Kansas player. He can shoot the three, though inconsistent, and break the defense off the dribble. For the most part, Collins has been playing injured (never 100%) his first two years at Kansas. Another year could show the scouts what he can do at 100%. Of these four Jayhawks players, he is the most likely to stay. Chance of Leaving: 25%
- Darrell Arthur changed during that Final Four. He played as many people expected he would perform throughout the year. "Big Shady" is on the fringe of a lottery pick to a mid-first round choice. His offensive repertoire is outstanding at its best and his all-round game can be very poor and unworthy of a first round choice when he plays with no fire. Many scouts are judging him on potential. Chance of Leaving: 80%
- Brandon Rush has declared for the NBA draft twice before, which is a huge indicator he will do so again. If he declares again, he can not take himself out of the draft because the NBA allows players to test its waters only twice. Brandon Rush is viewed by many scouts as a high quality bench performer but could flame-out like his two brothers Jaron and Kareem. If he stayed to played his senior year for Kansas I would be shocked after he nearly went into the draft out of high school and never would have played a single college game. Chance of Leaving: 90%
- Mario Chalmers' draft stock is at an all-time after he made the greatest shot in Kansas history and one of the best shots ever in the tournament. Chalmers' draft positioning has been a low second round pick his entire career until the tournament began. Another season may help him plus next year looks to have a weaker draft class than this year. Chance of Leaving: 45%
- Sherron Collins has the most upside of any Kansas player. He can shoot the three, though inconsistent, and break the defense off the dribble. For the most part, Collins has been playing injured (never 100%) his first two years at Kansas. Another year could show the scouts what he can do at 100%. Of these four Jayhawks players, he is the most likely to stay. Chance of Leaving: 25%
- Darrell Arthur changed during that Final Four. He played as many people expected he would perform throughout the year. "Big Shady" is on the fringe of a lottery pick to a mid-first round choice. His offensive repertoire is outstanding at its best and his all-round game can be very poor and unworthy of a first round choice when he plays with no fire. Many scouts are judging him on potential. Chance of Leaving: 80%
- Brandon Rush has declared for the NBA draft twice before, which is a huge indicator he will do so again. If he declares again, he can not take himself out of the draft because the NBA allows players to test its waters only twice. Brandon Rush is viewed by many scouts as a high quality bench performer but could flame-out like his two brothers Jaron and Kareem. If he stayed to played his senior year for Kansas I would be shocked after he nearly went into the draft out of high school and never would have played a single college game. Chance of Leaving: 90%
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