Stories for July 14, 2015

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Afternoon

Jayhawks counted on junior point guard Frank Mason III at Games

Kansas University junior point guard Frank Mason III was confident in the final minutes of the United States’ men’s basketball team’s 84-77, double-overtime victory over Germany on Monday at Yeomju Gymnasium. His teammates were even more confident. By Bobby Nightengale

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Column: U.S. 'next plays' its way to victory

If your goal is to minimize the gold medal that Kansas-dominated Team USA won in the World University Games, you can find fodder to do so. By Tom Keegan

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Two KU golfers qualify for U.S. Amateur

Kansas University golfers Spencer Painton and Daniel Hudson have qualified for the USGA’s U.S. Amateur Championship.

Robinson to have knee surgery

Former Kansas University forward Thomas Robinson of the Brooklyn Nets will undergo arthroscopic surgery today to repair a small tear in the meniscus of his right knee, the NBA team has announced.

Selfs get father-and-son time in South Korea

Had Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self been called to lead a select team to represent the United States at the World University Games, instead of his own Jayhawks, he wouldn’t have been able to spend some quality time in South Korea with his son, Tyler. By Bobby Nightengale

SMU's Moore, Florida Gulf Coast's DeBose enjoyed filling in for KU

Florida Gulf Coast senior guard Julian DeBose and SMU senior guard Nic Moore joined Kansas University in representing the United States’ men’s basketball team this summer at the World University Games following injuries to Jayhawks Brannen Greene and Devonté Graham. Both KU fill-ins were thrilled to represent their country and learn from their short-term teammates. By Bobby Nightengale

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