Kansas Could Replace Bryson Tiller With This Coveted Big 12 Transfer

Following a two-year stint at TCU, incoming junior David Punch is now available for the Jayhawks. His breakout sophomore campaign makes him an ideal candidate to replace Tiller in the starting lineup.

Bryson Tiller’s Replacement: Could It Be David Punch?

Standing at 6-foot-7, 245 pounds, Punch lives up to his name with his physical frame. He averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and a combined 3.2 steals and blocks for the season.

Although he has limitations as a 3-point and foul shooter, Punch is extremely effective in the post. This year's team lacked a big man who could create his own shot on the low block, but Punch would provide exactly that.

As an offensive rebounder, Punch is one of the most effective in the country, averaging 2.0 per game this year along with 4.8 on the defensive end. He is exactly the kind of brute force Kansas hasn't had in the paint for quite some time.

In his two games against the Jayhawks this year, Punch averaged 22.0 points and 9.5 rebounds, grabbing seven offensive boards and blocking seven shots. One would have to think that his impressive performances versus KU this year would put him on Coach Self's radar immediately.

Of course, adding Punch wouldn't be the only move Kansas makes to its frontcourt. It still has to make up for the loss of an All-Big 12 talent in Flory Bidunga at the center position and potentially bring back Paul Mbiya as a backup five.

Retaining Tiller is still a slight possibility, but it should not be viewed as the most realistic option. If Punch can be lured to Lawrence at a reasonable NIL price tag, he would immediately skyrocket to the top of KU's power forward target list.