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Roles played: Before acting, KU senior Wesley left mark as key big
Off the court, Justin Wesley is best known in Lawrence for his film portrayal of Wilt Chamberlain in the recent movie release, “Jayhawkers.” On the court, he’s the walk-on transfer from Lamar University who averaged 8.6 minutes a game — 7.8 minutes in Big 12 action — for KU’s 2011-12 NCAA runner-up/Big 12 championship team. By Gary Bedore
Joel Embiid to miss next two KU games
Self says 7-footer will be reevaluated Sunday
Kansas University freshman Joel Embiid will miss the Jayhawks' game against Texas Tech on Wednesday and the game Saturday at West Virginia because of his lower back strain, coach Bill Self said Monday afternoon. By Gary Bedore
Hoops 'junkie': Senior Niko Roberts lives, breathes ball
Son of current KU assistant/former St. John’s head coach Norm Roberts, Niko Roberts has lived and breathed basketball at KU the last four seasons. By Gary Bedore
Column: At KU, confetti cannon overkill
If KU were to break out the confetti cannons and stage a full-bore celebration Wednesday, it would signal a step away from authentic and onto a slippery slope toward Hollywood. By Tom Keegan
Bill Self denies Marcus Smart’s net talk
Oklahoma State sophomore guard Marcus Smart caused quite a stir on Saturday night by saying one of the reasons he played so well against Kansas the second half was his desire to keep the Jayhawks from cutting down the nets in Gallagher-Iba Arena. By Gary Bedore
Notebook: Joel Embiid, Naadir Tharpe leave OSU banged up
Kansas University junior point guard Naadir Tharpe exited Gallagher-Iba Arena with a huge ice pack engulfing his entire left hand Saturday night. KU freshman center Joel Embiid needed to leave the game in the second half after re-injuring his back. By Gary Bedore
No reason to celebrate: Jayhawks lose at OSU, win Big 12 outright
This was not the way Kansas University’s basketball team envisioned wrapping up an undisputed 10th straight Big 12 Conference regular-season championship. By Gary Bedore
Column: Desperate Cowboys steadier than KU
Kansas University had Marcus Smart’s Oklahoma State team, which desperately needed a victory to revive sagging NCAA Tournament hopes, on the ropes. Then Markel Brown got hot. Then Smart smelled blood, and when that happens, all best are off. By Tom Keegan
Cowboys soak in excitement of upset victory over Kansas
After thousands of his new closest friends stormed the floor at Gallagher-Iba Arena to celebrate Oklahoma State's 72-65 victory over No. 5 Kansas on Saturday night, OSU senior Markel Brown found himself crowd surfing above the jubilant crowd.By Matt Tait
Kansas-OSU ‘rivalry’ to resume today
The officials were kept busy trying to keep order on the court the last time Kansas University played Oklahoma State in basketball. By Gary Bedore
Cliff Alexander's Chicago Curie High team forfeits all victories
Squad may be allowed to compete in Illinois state tournament
Seven unnamed Curie High players were deemed ineligible on Friday.
Wiggins one of 10 semifinalists for Naismith Trophy
Kansas University freshman Andrew Wiggins has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the 2014 Men's Naismith Trophy, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Friday.
Self: Selden shouldn't be overlooked
Wayne Selden doesn’t receive as much acclaim as say, Andrew Wiggins or Joel Embiid, but he’s also having a stellar freshman year, according to Kansas University coach Bill Self. By Gary Bedore
Column: Andrew Wiggins the right choice for Big 12 Player of the Year
Even with three games left in the Big 12 season, it’s difficult to imagine anything happening that could prevent Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins from winning the Big 12's Player of the Year award. Column by Tom Keegan
Justin Wesley relishes positive reviews
Kansas University senior basketball power forward Justin Wesley has certainly received local acclaim — from the 10,000 or so individuals who attended showings of the movie “Jayhawkers” Feb. 14-16 in the Lied Center. By Gary Bedore
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Andrew Wiggins skies for dunk in summer scrimmage June 19, 2013
Forward Hunter Mickelson says he hopes to be transfer success story like Jeff Withey June 18, 2013
Conner Frankamp says he made 400 of 410 shots on his best day June 17, 2013
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Perry Ellis talks about playing with Conner Frankamp and getting teased about losing his Wichita scoring title June 11, 2013
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KU coach Bill Self talks about signing of Andrew Wiggins May 14, 2013