Originally published August 30, 2008 at 11:02a.m., updated August 30, 2008 at 12:20p.m.

KU basketball defeats McGill, 72-67

Jayhawks win exhibition opener in Canada

By Jesse Newell

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The Kansas men's basketball team recovered from a slow start to take a 72-67 victory over McGill University at Montpetit Hall in Ottawa, Canada.

Tyshawn Taylor led the Jayhawks with 18 points. Travis Releford had 11, while Tyrel Reed and Cole Aldrich had 10 points each.

Aldrich also added 18 rebounds, with 10 of those coming in the first half.

The Jayhawks fell behind 17-4 in the first half before an 8-0 run helped put them back in the game.

A Conner Teahan three gave KU its first lead at 23-21.

Comments

frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...

Dude. We're gonna win it all.

August 30, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

trich424 (anonymous) says...

10 rebounds in the first half?!? Damn, that kid is going to be VERY good.

August 30, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

KUHOOPS (anonymous) says...

C'mon LJW...How 'bout more frequent updates??? It's now noon, and you haven't updated this story in an hour!

August 30, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

johnballa (anonymous) says...

National Championship here we come.

August 30, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Lebowski (anonymous) says...

lol... the sarcasm is kinda thick today.

I have one fear concerning Cole... foul trouble. If he can avoid that... he'll be a beast this year. But that's going to be very difficult, especially when we get into league play.

August 30, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

railer1122 (anonymous) says...

It's good that they are getting this close game experience. Granted no Sherron or the twins, or not Big XII competition either. But good job, Tyshawn Taylor will be a good player.

August 30, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

stupidmichael (anonymous) says...

....................................uh oh.

August 30, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...

This experience in Canada is invaluable. Great timing for the kids to get used to each other. Wish the twins were here but I'm tired of harping on it. The clearinghouse will end up happening Monday and fans will wonder if it was Roy or Calipari that was tampering :- []

August 30, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

quigley (anonymous) says...

18 rebounds.....Holy S#!+ !!!!! Well off to the KU football game, see you all there.

August 30, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

LAJayhawk (anonymous) says...

I'm guessing the clearinghouse will not have a decision on Monday since it's Labor Day... :)

Seriously though, we all expect these guys to stink on this Canada trip. They're very young and have not played together. That's kind of the point of this: gain some experience and chemistry. A close game, or even a loss, can be very beneficial here.

And 18 boards.... nice.

August 30, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

frompekka2sasha (anonymous) says...

LA- Don't you see? That's the beauty of it all!!

August 30, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

brother_cumulus (anonymous) says...

FYI morons...before you jump to conclusions about Aldrich's 18 rebounds, realize that McGill's tallest player last year 6'6" and 170lbs. Aldrich could dunk him.

Be realistic...do you think he could bring down 18 boards against fair competition yet? Me no think so.

rock chalk!

August 30, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

cobweb (anonymous) says...

What about the twin knuckleheads?

August 30, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

plasticJHawk (anonymous) says...

a win's a win. It's just that this one doesn't count for anything

August 30, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

rockchalkjayhawk4ku11 (anonymous) says...

when is late night?

August 30, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

bryan123456789 (anonymous) says...

everybody needs to stop getting so giddy over Cole's 18 rebounds, for goodness sake he was 5-7 inches taller than the person guarding him most of the game.

August 30, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

nnelson (anonymous) says...

Hey rockchalk, Late Night's Oct. 17.

http://www2.kusports.com/mens_basketb...

August 30, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

BPSkelly (anonymous) says...

This Canada trip is invaluable to this team. We're essentially throwing out a H.S. All-American team out there --- not unlike a few years ago when Rush, Chalmers, Wright were still getting they're feet wet.

We'll definately see some speedbumps along the way. Thanks the the Big 12 North being garbage though we still should win it.

It'll be interesting to see though.

Rock Chalk Folks, Rock Chalk

August 30, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KGphoto (anonymous) says...

Cole proved himself against North Carolina. I guarantee you he has multiple 20 rebound games during the regular season. He just has the rebounding mentality, and the length and tenacity to back it up.

Prediction:
Cole averages 12+ rebounds a game this year and leads the Big XII.

August 30, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KGphoto (anonymous) says...

bryan you better get used to counting past 9.

August 30, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

bryan123456789 (anonymous) says...

i know Cole is going to get a lot of rebounds dont get me wrong, people are just getting a little to excited about 18 rebounds over kids conner teahan's size

August 30, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

bigjay83 (anonymous) says...

brother_cumulus,

FYI, moron... rebounding is a lot more than size. A lot more. It's about positioning, strength, fundamentals and instinct. Dennis Rodman is 6 foot 8, more than 3 inches shorter than Aldrich, yet he was one of the best rebounders in the NBA.

With the exception of a few, no one is getting crazy excited about the 18 boards. Everyone, from my line of sight, is just happy to see him excel against inferior opponents as he should. That's a good sign, and no reason to call people names.

He needs to be an anchor on the inside, and this is the first step toward that. Lighten up all of you and stop trying to "call out" your fellow fans.

August 30, 2008 at 5:09 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

vmwskywalk (anonymous) says...

Cole should have big rebounding games against this competition. However, with that said, toward the end last year he showed what he can do. In my opinion, with those long arms, he rebounds away from his body as well as anyone I've ever seen. What's scary is he will only get better.

August 30, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

sdoyel (anonymous) says...

18 boards isn't that big of a deal, especially considering nobody else on our team right now is capable of doing it! :)

August 30, 2008 at 5:49 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

100 (anonymous) says...

good job, McGill, Naismith's first alma mater, and to a young, inexperienced Jayhawk squad, who live where Naismith chose to live more than half of his life. He would be very proud.

August 30, 2008 at 5:58 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jerhawk (anonymous) says...

can you imagine if those twins out of penn were in there. self has got another special group of players. i am proud to be a jayhawk. rock chalk

August 30, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. ( | suggest removal )