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January 2, 2009

Former Jayhawk basketball star Wayne Simien will have his jersey retired on Jan. 29, 2011.

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Wayne Simien: Jersey honor a ‘tremendous experience’

Wayne Simien today receives the highest honor that can be bestowed on a Kansas University basketball player. His jersey No. 23 will be hoisted high in the Allen Fieldhouse rafters at halftime of the 6 p.m. KU-Kansas State game, making him the 26th player in KU history to have been so recognized.

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Wayne Simien's jersey to be hung in Allen Fieldhouse rafters Saturday

Former KU consensus first-team All-American Wayne Simien, who has a volunteer position at KU mentoring athletes in all sports and is basketball team chaplain, made the trip to D.C. with the Jayhawks for today’s Lisa Robinson funeral.

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Wayne Simien to have jersey retired on Jan. 29

Former Kansas basketball All-American Wayne Simien will have his jersey retired in a ceremony on Jan. 29, 2011, the university announced Saturday.

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  • October 9, 2010 12:03 p.m.
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Thriving overseas, Simien keeps close tabs on Jayhawks

Former Jayhawk Wayne Simien keeps a close eye on the Jayhawks from Spain, where he's averaging 16.2 points and 8.1 rebounds a game in the country's top pro basketball league.

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