KUsports.com | Cole Aldrich 2007-08

Kansas' Cole Aldrich pulls up in the lane against Loyola's Michael Tuck in the second half on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 8, 2008

Kansas University junior Andrew Stanley, Overland Park, celebrates the play of freshman center Cole Aldrich during the first half Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 21, 2007

KU freshman Cole Aldrich (45) hits a basket down low against Eastern Washington's Kellen Williams. Aldrich finished with six points and seven rebounds in 15 minutes.

Published on December 5, 2007

Kansas freshman Cole Aldrich hangs on the rim after flushing a put-back dunk. Aldrich had six points in 10 minutes.

Published on December 15, 2007

Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) puts a body on Miami of Ohio forward Nick Winbush. KU used a marked height advantage to outscore the RedHawks, 44-24, in the paint.

Published on December 22, 2007

Kansas' Cole Aldrich (45) is whacked in the face by teammate Darnell Jackson (32) as they elevate for a rebound against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 29, 2007

Kansas' Cole Aldrich flies in for a dunk against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on December 29, 2007

Kansas center Cole Aldrich fights down low for a rebound from Boston College forward Shamari Spears.

Published on January 5, 2008

Kansas' Brandon Rush pushes the ball up court against Loyola in the second half on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 8, 2008

Kansas big men Cole Aldrich and Sasha Kaun swat Loyola's Michael Tuck in the second half on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 8, 2008

Kansas guard Jeremy Case, left, and center Cole Aldrich, right, try to wrestle the ball away from Northern Arizona center Kyle Landry. Tenacious defense lifted the Jayhawks to an easy 87-46 victory Wednesday over the Lumberjacks at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 21, 2007

Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) gets position on Iowa State center Jiri Hubalek. Aldrich had two points and three rebounds in eight minutes.

Published on January 23, 2008

Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart gets a little shove off the ball from Nebraska guard Ade Dagunduro during the second half Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 26, 2008

Nebraska's Aleks Maric, left, fights for a loose ball with Kansas University's Cole Aldrich. Maric went scoreless in the Jayhawks' 84-49 victory Jan. 26 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on January 26, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich blocks a shot by Kansas State forward Michael Beasley during the first half Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at Bramlage Colliseum.

Published on January 30, 2008

The Kansas bench hears it from Wildcat fans during the second half Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at Bramlage Colliseum.

Published on January 30, 2008

Kansas University freshmen Tyrel Reed, left, and Cole Aldrich pose for a photo inside Allen Fieldhouse. The two just returned from the Global Games July 1-7 in Dallas.

Published on July 11, 2007

Kansas center Cole Aldrich rips away an offensive rebound for a put back shot over Washburn defenders Paul Byers (15) and Darnell Kimble (21) during the first half Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 15, 2007

KU's Matt Kleinmann, left, and Cole Aldrich, right, contest a shot from the Warhawks' Raphelle Turner.

Published on November 10, 2007

Kansas freshman Cole Aldrich (45) looks to make a move against Fort Hays State forward Rob Igbawua. Aldrich had six points and three blocks in 16 minutes.

Published on November 6, 2007

Kansas center Cole Aldrich and Fort Hays State forward Rob Igbawua battle for a rebound in the second half Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on November 6, 2007

Kansas center Cole Aldrich puts in a bucket over PSU forward Justin McCoy. Aldrich had eight points and six rebounds against the Gorillas.

Published on November 2, 2007

Junior Brandon Rush, center, lounges on sophomore guard Brady Morningstar, left, and freshman Cole Aldrich, right, Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 before teams pictures during the KU men's basketball media day.

Published on October 13, 2007

Kansas freshman Cole Aldrich, right, bangs with senior Sasha Kaun during a summer scrimmage at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on October 12, 2007

Blue Team center and incoming freshman Cole Aldrich pulls away a rebound from junior guard Russell Robinson.

Published on June 14, 2007

Incoming freshman Cole Aldrich stretches his legs before checking in from halftime during a scrimmage with Jayhawk alumni.

Published on June 14, 2007

KU's Cole Aldrich (45) grabs one of his nine rebounds against the Tigers.

Published on February 4, 2008

Kansas' Cole Aldrich ties up Kansas State's Michael Beasley on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 1, 2008

Kansas senior Darnell Jackson yells for freshman Cole Aldrich after he dunked while fouled against Texas Tech on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 3, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich stuffs a shot by Texas Tech forward Trevor Cook during the first half Monday, March 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse. Aldrich was whistled for a foul on the play.

Published on March 3, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich turns around for a shot over Texas Tech forward Trevor Cook during the first half Monday, March 3, 2008 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Published on March 3, 2008

The Kansas Jayhawks huddle around the Big 12 conference champions trophy for a photograph in the locker room following their 72-55 win over Texas A&M Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Reed Arena in College Station.

Published on March 8, 2008

Kansas guard Russell Robinson, right, tangles with Nebraska center Aleks Maric in the first half, with KU's Cole Aldrich at left. KU rebounded from a lousy first half to beat the Huskers, 64-54, Friday at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Published on March 14, 2008

Texas A&M forward Chinemelu Elonu, left, delivers a dunk over Kansas center Cole Aldrich during the first half.

Published on March 15, 2008

The Kansas bench rises to their feet signaling victory over Portland State in the final minutes of play Thursday, March 20 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 24, 2008

Kansas' Cole Aldrich attempts a jumper against Portland State's Alex Tiefenthaler in the second half on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Championship in Omaha, Neb.

Published on March 20, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich blocks a shot by Portland State center Scott Morrison during the first half Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Published on March 20, 2008

Kansas celebrates their victory over Davidson on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 30, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich can't stop a floater by Davidson guard Stephen Curry during the first half Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Published on March 30, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich hugs Sherron Collins as Mario Chalmers (15) hoists his fists as the buzzer sounds, signaling the Jayhawks' 59-57 victory over Davidson. The victory Sunday in Detroit earned KU its 13th Final Four in program history, but it was the first for coach Bill Self.

Published on March 30, 2008

Kansas guard Sherron Collins and Davidson guard Jason Richards chase down a loose ball during the second half Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit. Back right is Kansas center Cole Aldrich.

Published on March 30, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich hugs Sherron Collins as Mario Chalmers hoists his fists as the buzzer sounds signaling the Jayhaws victory over Davidson Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Published on March 30, 2008

Davidson's Stephen Curry hits a running jumper against Kansas' Cole Aldrich in the first half on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 30, 2008

Kansas celebrates seconds after defeating Davidson on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Detroit, Mich.

Published on March 30, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich rejects a shot by Carolina guard Marcus Ginyard in the second half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas defenders Darrell Arthur, left, Cole Aldrich, back, and Mario Chalmers (15) collapse on North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough. KU beat the Tar Heels, 84-66, in a national semifinal game Saturday in San Antonio.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas defenders Cole Aldrich, back, and Mario Chalmers collapse on North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich rips a rebound away from North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, left, and Danny Green. Aldrich, a freshman, scored eight points and snagged seven rebounds, including several against Hansbrough, in KU's 84-66 victory Saturday in San Antonio.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas' Russell Robinson and Cole Aldrich double team a slashing North Carolina Ty Lawson in the first half on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tx.

Published on April 5, 2008

Kansas center Cole Aldrich rejects a shot by North Carolina forward Alex Stepheson in the first half Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Published on April 5, 2008