Kansas University basketball player Julian Wright kicks his way through the water on a body board at Kaanapali Beach in Maui. Wright and his teammates enjoyed the beach Thursday before catching their flight home at midnight.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University student assistant Moulaye Niang and basketball players, left, Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush, and Russell Robinson brave the waves on Kaanapali Beach Thursday afternoon in Maui.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University men's basketball coach Bill Self and Micah Downs, freshman guard, celebrate Thanksgiving with a dip in the ocean near Kaanapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii. The KU basketball team played in the Maui Invitational this week.

Published on November 25, 2005

Kansas University freshman forward Julian Wright catches a wave. The Jayhawks had a little beach time Thursday before boarding their plane to return to Lawrence.

Published on November 25, 2005