Future Kansas University basketball players Julian Wright, left, Mario Chalmers, second from right, and Micah Downs, far right, watch Late Night in the Phog. The three recruits, pictured Oct. 15 at Allen Fieldhouse, all have signed national letters of intent with the Jayhawks.

Published on November 11, 2004

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Published on December 25, 2004

Kansas University signee Micah Downs competes during the POWERade Slam Dunk competition. He didn't make it out of the preliminary round Monday night in South Bend, Ind.

Published on March 29, 2005

Kansas University basketball signees Mario Chalmers, left, and Micah Downs bring the ball upcourt during a scrimmage. The future Jayhawks, shown Tuesday in South Bend, Ind., will play in the McDonald's All-American game tonight.

Published on March 30, 2005

Kansas University basketball recruits, from left, Micah Downs, Mario Chalmers and Julian Wright cheer their West teammates during the McDonald's All-American game. Chalmers had 20 points, Wright 14 and Downs eight as the West team fell to the East, 115-110, on Wednesday in South Bend, Ind.

Published on March 31, 2005

Micah Downs stretches out before the McDonald's All-American game.

Published on March 31, 2005

Jayhawk-to-be Micah Downs, left, hauls in a rebound in the second half of the West's 115-110 loss to the East in the McDonald's All-American game. Downs was miffed he played just 11 minutes in the all-star showcase Wednesday in South Bend, Ind.

Published on March 31, 2005

KU recruit Micah Downs shoots around during halftime.

Published on March 31, 2005

Micah Downs, left, drives against Tasmin Mitchell in the first half.

Published on March 31, 2005

Micah Downs brings the ball upcourt in the first half.

Published on March 31, 2005

Kansas University coach Bill Self, left, introduces the incoming freshmen, from left, Micah Downs, Mario Chalmers and Julian Wright during Self's basketball camp. The Jayhawks held a workout to show the campers how hard they work between games during camp Tuesday at Horejsi Center.

Published on June 22, 2005

Kansas University freshman Micah Downs is surrounded by media Thursday in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 14, 2005

Kansas freshman guard Micah Downs.

Published on October 14, 2005

Micah Downs, freshman guard, lays the ball in during Media Day at Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday afternoon.

Published on October 14, 2005

New KU players from left, Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright, Micah Downs, Rodrick Stewart and Brandon Rush.

Published on October 14, 2005

Photographers clamor to shoot photos of Kansas University freshman men's basketball players, from left, Julian Wright, Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush and Micah Downs as they hold mascot Baby Jay. The Jayhawks appeared Thursday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 14, 2005

KU freshman Micah Downs, right, passes under pressure from Rodrick Stewart.

Published on October 15, 2005

Kansas University's newcomers will get their first taste of Jayhawk action against Fort Hays State. Rodrick Stewart, second from right, won't play in accordance with NCAA transfer rules, but the KU freshmen, from left, Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright, Micah Downs and Brandon Rush will play in KU's exhibition opener tonight at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 9, 2005

Kansas freshman guard Micah Downs moves in for a lay-up against Fort Hays State defender Derrick Graham in the first half.

Published on November 9, 2005

Kansas freshman guard Micah Downs controls the ball near the baseline as Fort Hays State defender Derrick Graham looks on during the first half of Wednesday night's game.

Published on November 9, 2005

KU's Micah Downs drives against Pittsburg State's Marcus Madison in the second half.

Published on November 14, 2005

KU's Micah Downs drives against Pittsburg State's Edward Morris in the first half.

Published on November 14, 2005

Jayhawk defenders Micah Downs, Sasha Kaun and Jeff Hawkins move in to pressure Arizona guard Daniel Dillon in the first half.

Published on November 21, 2005

Kansas center Sasha Kaun hangs his head next to Micah Downs as the Jayhawks fall to Arizona 61-49.

Published on November 21, 2005

Kansas guard Micah Downs stretches prior to Tuesday's game against Arkansas.

Published on November 22, 2005

Kansas defender Micah Downs pressures Arkansas guard Ronnie Brewer.

Published on November 22, 2005

Kansas guard Micah Downs squares himself up beyond the arc for a shot in the second half against Chaminade.

Published on November 23, 2005

Chaminade guard Corey Campbell moves a pass around Kansas defender Micah Downs in the second half.

Published on November 23, 2005

Freshman Micah Downs warms up before the game against Nevada.

Published on December 1, 2005

KU freshman Micah Downs launches the three-pointer that pulled the Jayhawks within 71-70 late.

Published on December 2, 2005

KU's Micah Downs guards a shot by WIU's Marlon Mahorn in the second half.

Published on December 4, 2005

Dave Mallon (40) contests Micah Downs' three-point attempt on the final shot of the night. Downs hit the rim with the potential game-tying trey attempt, but St. Joe's rebounded the miss and ran out the final seconds.

Published on December 7, 2005

Kansas freshman Micah Downs, right, prepares to put a move on Cal's Ayinde Ubaka. Downs finished with 10 points in 17 minutes against the Bears.

Published on December 11, 2005

Kansas freshman Micah Downs lunges to the bucket for a putback attempt of a missed free throw in the first half. Downs played seven scoreless minutes - all in the first half - against Pepperdine.

Published on December 20, 2005

Kansas University's Christian Moody (34) takes a fall as defenders Micah Downs, back, and Julian Wright look to block a shot by Pepperdine guard Marvin Lea. Pepperdine hit just 29.3 percent of its shots and had 10 blocked in a 63-43 loss to the Jayhawks on Monday in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 20, 2005

Kansas freshman Julian Wright (30) elevates above a crowd that includes Micah Downs (23) and UNC's Dorian McDaniel (44) to block a shot.

Published on December 23, 2005

Kansas players C.J. Giles and Micah Downs wait to check into the game during the second half of Wednesday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. Downs, who was benched during the New Orleans game saw his first minutes in the middle of the second half.

Published on January 4, 2006