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KU’s Elijah Johnson grows into Jayhawks’ clear leader

Kansas University senior point guard Elijah Johnson has emerged as the Jayhawks' leader after a slow start to his career and turbulent stretches this season. By Matt Tait

Notebook: Elijah Johnson quiet after loss; Jeff Withey, Ben McLemore named Wooden finalists

Kansas University senior point guard Elijah Johnson was a man of precious few words after Saturday’s 81-58 loss to Baylor in Ferrell Center. By Gary Bedore• Box score• Bill Self postgame audio

Opinion: KU seniors let their play do the talking

On a night that featured what could be remembered as the greatest senior day starting lineup in Kansas history, it became more evident than ever that this team is getting better with age, Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan writes.• Box score• Senior speech videos

Elijah Johnson, Ben McLemore sweep Big 12 weekly honors

Kansas guards Elijah Johnson and Ben McLemore are the recipients of the Big 12 player of the week and freshman of the week honors, the conference announced Monday morning.

Finale four: Four KU seniors to say fieldhouse farewell

Elijah Johnson today plays his final game in Allen Fieldhouse with fellow senior starters Travis Releford, Jeff Withey and Kevin Young. By Gary Bedore

Jayhawks flocked to Elijah Johnson in victorious locker room

Call from dad most meaningful in wake of 39-point game; Self, Elijah forgive Iowa State

Iowa State's student body president says he was disgusted by tweets sent to Kansas University's Elijah Johnson after the Jayhawks' victory on Monday in Ames. By Gary Bedore

Opinion: Elijah Johnson responds to ‘man-up’ talk

Elijah Johnson, the guy who couldn’t shoot straight or dribble great for so much of the season, responded to a couple of “man-up” speeches by delivering a more clutch performance than any Kansas player since ... good question. A long, long time. By Tom Keegan• Box score• KU coach Bill Self postgame audio

Notebook: Former KU coach Ted Owens says reunion 'one of those great moments'; Johnson recovering from illness

Former Kansas University basketball coach Ted Owens, who is 83 years old, on occasion shoots his age in golf. By Gary Bedore

Elijah Johnson reclaiming role as Jayhawks' driving force

Senior guard Elijah Johnson realizes that, whether he’s making shots or not, he’s vitally important to jump-starting Kansas University’s men's basketball team. By Gary Bedore

KU's Elijah Johnson says Sunday's three-hour team meeting with head coach was productive

Kansas University senior Elijah Johnson is hoping a Sunday pep talk from his coach — during a three-hour team meeting in Allen Fieldhouse — is just what he needs to turn his season around. By Gary Bedore

Opinion: Point guard Marcus Smart shows KU what it's missing

Point-guard play becomes more important in mid-March, when Oklahoma State will be in good hands with Marcus Smart at the controls. But what will happen to Kansas, Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan asks. • Box score• Bill Self postgame audio

Notebook: Elijah Johnson believes shooting will improve; KU will wear alternate unis Monday

Kansas guard Elijah Johnson did not score or dish an assist while playing just nine minutes the first half Saturday. Two quick fouls cut into his playing time. By Gary Bedore

Sealed with a kiss: Travis Releford's 'unbelievable' game lifts KU over K-State

Kansas senior Travis Releford, who scored 12 points off 5-of-6 shooting, perhaps more importantly held Kansas State's Rodney McGruder to 13 points off 4-of-12 shooting as the Jayhawks held off the Wildcats, 59-55, on Tuesday night in Bramlage Coliseum. By Gary Bedore • Box score • KU coach Bill Self postgame audio

Ready to roll: Elijah Johnson, KU ‘re-energized’ after break

A short-but-sweet 3 1/2-day Christmas vacation in his hometown of Las Vegas has rejuvenated Kansas University senior point guard Elijah Johnson. By Gary Bedore

Notebook: Elijah Johnson pleased with Jayhawks' fight in victory

Elijah Johnson sees Saturday’s eight-point victory at No. 7-ranked Ohio State as an early-season statement game. By Gary Bedore

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