SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Kay Suddath Apr 14, 2008
Bridge, reading, spending time with her grandchildren and watching University of Kansas basketball games on televisionWhat would she like to share with others. "I just have a lot of love in my heart for children -- and people in general -- and I want to do everything I can to make their lives better," she says. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Holm, Koop, Brittan earn KBCA honors Apr 12, 2008
The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) named its 2008 Academic All-State team and Stephanie Holm, Roxi Koop and Owen Brittan were recognized. The qualifications for the KBCA Academic All-State team are a 25 or above on the ACT, top 25-percent of your class and a student-athletes must be in good morale standing. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
"This is home now..." Apr 12, 2008
Bill is exactly the right person for Kansas basketball. The NCAA Championship, the Elite Eights, the numerous Big 12 titles, all of that is great, Perkins added. (Phog.net)
Self stays at Kansas: New deal for champion coach Apr 11, 2008
Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. Search by events or regions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Conquering coaches quick to be courted Apr 9, 2008
Self's University of Kansas basketball team had just put together a remarkable turnaround in the final two minutes of regulation, overcoming a 9-point deficit on the way to a 75-68 overtime victory over Memphis to win the NCAA title Monday. Self had part of the nets from the Alamodome baskets over his shoulder and was riding in a golf cart to the postgame interview when a reporter asked him if he had considered the possibility of returning to coach at his alma mater, Oklahoma State. (Boston Globe)
KU passes its miracle torch Apr 9, 2008
But anyone who follows Kansas basketball knows it's Chalmers, the Alaskan Assassin, who is Mr. Clutch for the Jayhawks. The Jayhawks had been dead in the water. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Chalmers steps into spotlight Apr 9, 2008
When Kansas needed a shot to fall, Chalmers took the shot that will go down in Kansas basketball history. The junior guard made a 3-pointer that tied the game at the end of regulation and sent Kansas to a national championship win in overtime, 75-68. (AL.com)
Opinion: Death of the 'Rock Choke Jayhawk' label Apr 8, 2008
I told our guys last night and I told them again today, that Kansas basketball, you know, is Dr. Naismith, Rupp and Allen, Owens and Brown and Williams and Wilt, Self said. You can go on and on and on. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Biggest shot in Kansas' Apr 8, 2008
For all its history, Kansas basketball has been spiced by letdowns, including five NCAA finals defeats and two recent first-round upset losses, in 2005 and 2006. But Jayhawks coach Bill Self said throughout the Final Four that he thought it might be Kansas' time this season. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Speedy Collins keys Kansas win with a big play Apr 8, 2008
" Instead of the foul with Memphis up 63-60 which would have forced Collins to make the first free throw, miss the second, the Jayhawks to get the rebound and score again just to tie Collins got free and found Chalmers. "I think I got fouled, actually, but I ain't complaining," Collins said. The rest will be the stuff of Kansas basketball lore. "I think the play was just to go flat and have a penetration pitch," said Chalmers, who was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. "I saw... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Griffin: Memphis, Calipari force themselves into picture Apr 5, 2008
" Calipari has been battling that stigma throughout his eight-season coaching tenure with the Tigers. It underscores his fight for respect -- both for himself and his program -- heading into Saturday's semifinal game against UCLA. The Final Four will highlight three of college basketball's most storied programs. Kansas, UCLA and North Carolina have combined for 17 national titles and 48 Final Four trips (including this postseason). Early Kansas basketball coach James Naismith invented the game.... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Jackson focused on title Apr 5, 2008
During his almost four year career as a member of the University of Kansas basketball program, Darnell Jackson has seen just about all there is to see. From being suspended as a sophomore for nine games, to seeing his mother struggle from injuries suffered in Las Vegas after being hit by a drunk driver, to seeing his grandmother pass away from the same accident and just this season, Jackson's cousin was shot and killed towards the end of the regular season. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coach has Jayhawks up where they belong Apr 4, 2008
SAN ANTONIO - He has called himself a caretaker as much as a coach, someone who is aware of the tradition of Kansas basketball, appreciates it, understands it, and must deal with the burden that comes with the job. For Bill Self, that is more than the X's and O's of a business in which he has done as well as anyone in college basketball the last five seasons, including a glittering 35-3 record this season and a spot in the Final Four as the Jayhawks prepare for tomorrow night's semifinal game... (Boston Globe)
Mac hires new coach Apr 4, 2008
He served as president of the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, and also worked camps at KU, Wichita State, Oral Roberts and the Mullen All-Star Review. Swartzendruber actually got his start in coaching as an assistant under McPherson College graduate Don Cameron at Newton High School before coaching at Wellington and Kingman, where he had his greatest success. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Naismith clan longs for good ol' days Apr 4, 2008
where speaking of the Jayhawks in the Final Four he remains the only losing coach in Kansas basketball history, at 55-60. Do that now, and Kansas would send him packing, peach baskets and all. (USA Today -- Sports)
Thumbs up, thumbs down Apr 4, 2008
to Will Browne and Dane Bell of Pittsburg High School who were recently awarded academic All-State honors by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association ... to Will Browne and Dane Bell of Pittsburg High School who were recently awarded academic All-State honors by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association ... to Will Browne and Dane Bell of Pittsburg High School who were recently awarded academic All-State honors by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. (SunOnline)
Jayhawks Moving Four-Ward Apr 4, 2008
net Senior WriterDate: Apr 3, 2008 SAN ANTONIO Kansas basketball is well-represented during this historic Final Four. to read the rest of this story. (Phog.net)
Kansas Heel-ing Apr 3, 2008
"I got out there and found out that they had not exaggerated at all. Kansas basketball was even more important to the people than I imagined.". It's a good thing that Bill Self is so easy going. (CBS News)
Auction makes plans for KU fans Apr 3, 2008
The organizers of the auction will have a big-screen television available for visitors at the auction to watch the University of Kansas basketball game against the University of North Carolina on Saturday. Barbara Ferrara, chairperson for this year s auction, said that the game is scheduled to start at the same time as the live auction. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Emotions running high for UNC's Williams Apr 3, 2008
Sunday evening, less than an hour after the Jayhawks catapulted into the Final Four with a victory over Davidson, Williams called close friend and Kansas basketball secretary Joanie Stephens ... "Rationally, it might not make much sense. But sometimes, when people really love something like they love Kansas basketball, they don't think rationally.". (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lucas: Big Story Is No Story Apr 2, 2008
But no matter which side advances to the national title game, it's more likely that this game will finally close the book on that chapter of the Carolina and Kansas basketball histories. What the Kansas and Carolina players who gathered that weekend in September learned was that they had the same Williams stories: the practice explosions, the in-game laughs, and the lots and lots of victories. (Tarheelblue.com)
Kansas-Roy Drama Overshadowing Self, KU's F4 Apr 2, 2008
I was hoping that regardless of what happens this weekend, it might be a chance for everyone me, included to remember the great work Roy Williams did as coach at Kansas Basketball for 15 years. It s just as fair to remember what Kansas Basketball did for Roy Williams, too ... I was also hoping, though, that it would be a chance for Jayhawks everywhere to realize what Bill Self is doing for Kansas Basketball and has been doing for nearly five seasons now. (Phog.net)
Granderson rooting for Jayhawks Apr 2, 2008
None of this, obviously, explains Granderson's love for Kansas basketball. That has a deeper history, going back to watching the Jayhawks face Duke the NCAA championship game in 1991. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Roy Williams Monday Q and A Apr 1, 2008
It was even more important to Kansas basketball was even more important to the people than I had imagined and that's something I loved about the place. I loved the field house and I loved the players and the whole bit. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hawks Loose, Ready Mar 27, 2008
net Senior WriterDate: Mar 26, 2008 News, notes, and quotes on Kansas basketball while wrapping up KUs two NCAA Tournament victories in Omaha, Neb. over Portland State and UNLV.. (Phog.net)
Meeting sparks Jayhawks' run Mar 26, 2008
The entire Kansas basketball team sitting together in a Lawrence restaurant is a sight thats certain to draw attention. But people must have sensed the Jayhawks were not simply enjoying a night on the town. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Jayhawks ready for repeat of 1988 Mar 17, 2008
Danny Manning has no trouble admitting theres more talent on this years Kansas basketball team, much more than the one that produced the schools last national championship. But the same basic formula used by Danny and The Miracles in 1988 seems to be working for the Jayhawks again this year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger Signee Named Gatorade Kansas Player of the Year Mar 15, 2008
As a junior she was named all-state second team by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, the Topeka Capital Journal and the Wichita Eagle. In addition to her prowess on the court, Frazier ranks first in her graduating class with a 4. (Mutigers.com)
Quest to three-peat begins with Nebraska Mar 15, 2008
"This week is going to be a big week for us and we have to continue to play Kansas basketball. We love the Sprint Center; it's like a home-away-from-home. I think it will be good for us to get back there and play again.". Kansas NEWS. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kansas Notes Mar 7, 2008
net provides you the weekly the news and notes from the Kansas basketball program. Jekyll and Hyde The regular season schedule winds down with looking for at least a share of the Big 12 title. (Phog.net)
Post the First Comment Mar 7, 2008
"I'm happy for him because he is getting to do what he loves. He loves basketball, and especially Kansas basketball. He was a great player and he made me better when we played together.". All past coaching experiences and Kansas coaching aside, Saturday's game is crucial because it affects both teams' future. (The Battalion, TX)
Hoopsters Enjoy Reunion Feb 18, 2008
From All-Americans and celebrated coaches like Brown and Ted Owens to old-timers from the 1940s, 12th men, walk-ons, managers, and a guy like Travis Williams, who red-shirted yet never played an official game for , former Jayhawks will reunite for the grand celebration of Kansas basketball ... While the KU coach said he s really looking forward to spending some time with Lovellette (the two have never met) and Brown, he s giddy about meeting everyone who s ever been associated with Kansas... (Phog.net)
Hawks Celebrate 110 Years, Stampede Buffs Feb 18, 2008
Saturday afternoon in Lawrence, Kansas Basketball celebrated 110 years of tradition with a halftime ceremony featuring hundreds of past players, coaches and managers ... There s something different about this place to me, said Self of Kansas Basketball ... It s an awesome responsibility to be a part of something that so many people love and care about as deeply as they do Kansas Basketball. (Phog.net)
Is Kansas Tough? Feb 15, 2008
The Jayhawks hope to jump on the Buffaloes on their home court in the 110th-year celebration of Kansas basketball. About 230 former players, managers and staff will attend the game. (Phog.net)
Horns Handle Hawks, 72-69 Feb 12, 2008
Many Jayhawk basketball alums will be in attendance as the athletics department celebrates 110 years of Kansas Basketball and pays tribute to the 20th anniversary of the 1988 NCAA Championship team. Box Score. (Phog.net)
Pittsburg drops 'Dogs Feb 9, 2008
The 5-11 sophomore guard scored a career-best 14 points, one of three Dragons to finish with 14 for the No. 8-ranked team in Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Class 5A poll. Eleven of Wilson's 14 points came in the second half. (SunOnline)
Kooser-less Raiders fall at Basehor-Linwood Feb 6, 2008
The Bobcats are ranked No. 9 in the latest Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Class 4A poll. Immaculata (10-5) had won three straight entering the matchup. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Deep Purple Special 1/29/08: KU Preview Jan 30, 2008
Hosts Shane Howard and Tim Fitzgerald take a look at Wednesday night's Kansas State vs. Kansas basketball game at Bramlage Coliseum, and welcome the insight of GoPowercat basketball analyst Jay Heidrick. What will it take for the 22nd-ranked Wildcats to topple the No. 2 Jayhawks. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Hawks Prepare for Iowa State Jan 23, 2008
A horde of media showed up at Allen Fieldhouse at noon on Monday to get the latest scoop on Kansas basketball and the Jayhawks upcoming matchup with Iowa State this Wednesday. After interviews with players for 20 minutes, coach Bill Self appeared just outside the KU locker room. (Phog.net)
Mangino, Bowen visit with Parish Jan 17, 2008
Kansas Jayhawks: JayhawkSlant. Allen Fieldhouse Suite. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chalk Up Another for Unbeaten KU Jan 13, 2008
Courtesy of Kansas basketball. It was a tough night for center Aleks Marics and Nebraska offense against undefeated Kansas. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Orange Bowl the Biggest KU Sports Win Ever? Jan 8, 2008
So the history and significance of Kansas Basketball isnt lost on me ... Consider, though, where Kansas basketball was in 1988 ... And never forget: Kansas Basketball had never totally lost the glitz of being Kansas Basketball. (Phog.net)
Clemson Game Guide Jan 6, 2008
"Richard Scott at Kansas is third in field goal percentage in Kansas basketball history at over 60 percent, and he shot 48 percent for his career from the free-throw line. It's the reason there's long putters on the PGA Tour. They don't have the long putters from the free throw line. If they did, there would be a hell of a lot of them being used." -Roy Williams, On Cliff Hammonds shooting well from the field but poorly from the free-throw line. "After the games, we have to get the extra ice... (Tarheelblue.com)
Friday PC Quotes + Audio Jan 5, 2008
On Clemsons Cliff Hammonds being a better shooter from the three-point line than the free throw line: Richard Scott at Kansas is third in field goal percentage in Kansas basketball history at over 60 percent, and he shot 48 percent for his career from the free throw line. Its the reason theres long putters on the PGA Tour. (InsideCarolina.com)
Mizzou - Kansas Basketball Tickets Go On Sale Friday at 6 p.m. Jan 4, 2008
com, limit four tickets per customer. University of Missouri, Official Athletic Site of the Mizzou Tigers Men's Basketball. (Mutigers.com)
Coach Frazier earned admiration, respect Dec 21, 2007
But for the next 20-plus years, the Bullpups -- along with Wyandotte -- dominated Kansas basketball. Frazier would guide MHS to three straight state championships (1972, 1973, 1974), four second-place finishes and two third-place finishes. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mid-Week KU Hoops Notes Dec 12, 2007
News, notes, and quotes on Kansas basketball while tying up loose ends from KUs 84-66 victory over DePaul last Saturday and looking forward to KUs first game in the new Sprint Center in Kansas City on Dec. 15 against the Ohio Bobcats. Triple Double, Mario. (Phog.net)
Giving, taking, a second chance Dec 12, 2007
He is the son of two former University of Kansas basketball players. He grew up in Seattle and wound up living with the athletic director of his high school. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Williams To Be Profiled On Dec 10, 2007
Williams on being head coach at Kansas "I had no clue about the passion and the history of Kansas basketball, and they are very similar to what we have here at North Carolina. And it was 15 marvelous, marvelous years, and each and every day I appreciated a great deal of that passion that their fans had for their program, the tradition that the program had and it was a great fit for me.". Williams on being named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame "When it was announced I was... (Tarheelblue.com)
Kansas Crushes Eastern Washington, 85-47 Dec 6, 2007
- Senior Darnell Jackson scored 17 points and sophomore Darrell Arthur netted 15, leading the third-ranked Kansas basketball team to an 85-47 rout of Eastern Washington on Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse. The victory improved the Jayhawks to 8-0, their best start since the 2004-05 season, while the Eagles fell to 3-7. (Phog.net)
Walters Returns to Kansas Dec 2, 2007
One of the greatest players in Kansas basketball history was back in Allen Fieldhouse Wednesday night ... "It was very special, Walters said after his Owls lost to , 87-49. That introduction was very, very nice. It did touch my heart. I have said all along that the people are what make this state and Kansas basketball so special. It means an awful lot to me for them to show that much respect and love. Then, unfortunately, we had to play a basketball game.". (Phog.net)
KU Narrowly Escapes Nov 27, 2007
net Senior WriterDate: Nov 26, 2007 Just one night after the KU football team lost a heartbreaker to Missouri, the Kansas basketball team came tantalizingly close to losing at home to Arizona. to read the rest of this story. (Phog.net)
McPherson High girls ranked No. 1 Nov 24, 2007
McPherson High's girls are ranked No. 1 in Class 5A in the preseason poll conducted by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. The Bullpups return four starters from a team that went 18-5 and lost in the first round of the state tournament. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
KU campus abuzz entering big game Nov 24, 2007
Kansas basketball players used to be the only celebrities on campus. Many students didn't even know what the football players looked like. (The Examiner)
Cornhuskers, Irish in world of hurt Nov 5, 2007
The Elite Eight Kansas basketball team did not score 76 points in 17 games last season. "We are doing everything that we can," Bill Callahan said. (USA Today -- Sports)
No. 12 Kansas After First 8-0 Start In 101 Years Oct 26, 2007
This is, after all, Kansas football, not Kansas basketball. "We're a different team now," tight end Derek Fine said. (Kpmariners.com)
Friday Inside Scoop Oct 13, 2007
It was Giles who dragged a woman off a bed, failed to pay child support, was booted from the Kansas basketball team, then promptly arrived at OSU where he was described by John, who desperately needs to win, as a "humble, engaging and motivated young man.". Also, understand, this isn't the only sociological experiment being conducted by one of our state's public universities. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Basketball Blog: Basketball, football talk of town Oct 9, 2007
As if Jayhawk weren't excited enough with the KU football team's continued success in 2007, including Saturday's win at Manhattan over rival Kansas State, earning the Jayhawks a No. 20 national ranking, Kansas faithful are now less than a week away from Late Night in the Phog, which will officially kickoff the 2007-08 Men's Kansas Basketball season. The upcoming year is being hyped as Kansas returns everyone except (2007 NBA lottery pick) from a team that tallied 33 wins before falling to UCLA... (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Williams honored at Hall Sep 9, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007. Published: Sep 08, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Sep 08, 2007 06:09 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lee Named Graduate Student Manager Aug 16, 2007
I m excited to have a player back in the program, not in a playing way, but as an ambassador for Kansas basketball, Self said. As a player, Michael was an extremely hard worker on the court and in the classroom. (Phog.net)
Crawfords on winning team Aug 3, 2007
McPherson High graduates Jordan and Chris Crawford played major roles in the North's 96-93 victory over the South Wednesday in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game at Washburn University's Lee Arena. The Crawfords combined for 19 points, with Jordan scoring 10 and Chris one behind. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
SPORTS BRIEFS--Hawkes cards ace Aug 1, 2007
CRAWFORDS TO PLAY -- McPherson High graduates Chris and Jordan Crawford will be playing in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game on Wednesday. The game has an 8 p.m. start at Lee Arena on the campus of Washburn University. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
As an author, Bohl pens his own tale Jul 31, 2007
This is what's become known as the Crushed Dove press conference, where Bohl said, "I believe the Kansas basketball coach had the power to hold his athletics director in his hand like a dove. And he had a choice to either crush me with his power of influence or let me fly with my vision for a better, total program. He chose to crush me."The other theory, as you can tell, is that Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams did not like Bohl and had him fired. The bandwagon on Theory II is somewhat less... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
UCLA Home Venue Named Tops In College Sports Jul 18, 2007
Following the Rose Bowl on the listing, was #2 Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke basketball); #3 The Swamp (Florida football); #4 The Big House (Michigan football); #5 Rosenblatt Stadium (College Baseball World Series); #6 The Palestra (Penn basketball); #7 Michie Stadium (Army); #8 Mariucci Arena (Minnesota hockey); #9 Charles Rivers (Head of the Charles Regatta);#10 Allen Fieldhouse (Kansas basketball). (Uclabruins.com)
USA Basketball Announces U19 Squad Selections Jul 1, 2007
Kansas Basketball Player Darrell Arthur Selected To USA U19 Squad On Saturday :: Sophomore to be will play for team July 12-22 in Serbia ... Kansas Basketball Player Darrell Arthur Selected To USA U19 Squad On Saturday ... Kansas basketball sophomore to be was one of 12 players named to the USA U19 (under 19) squad it was announced on Saturday. (Mac-Sports.com)
