Sasha Kaun 2006-07
Kansas' Sasha Kaun is double-teamed by UCLA's Lorenzo Mata (14) and Alfred Aboya (12) on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun is double-teamed by UCLA's Lorenzo Mata (14) and Alfred Aboya (12) on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun looks to dish to a teammate against UCLA's Luc Richard Mbah a Moute on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun fights for the opening tip with UCLA center Lorenzo Mata. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun attempts to block the shot of UCLA's Lorenzo Mata on Saturday at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Ca. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun goes up against UCLA center Lorenzo Mata in the first half. View photo »
Kansas guard Brandon Rush leans in to the microphone as he takes a question during Friday's press conference. To his left is center Sasha Kaun. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun walks off the court with his arm around teammate Sherron Collins after the Jayhawks' squeaked past Southern Illinois with a 61-58 win Thursday night in San Jose. Left is Kansas guard Russell Robinson. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun battles for a loose ball against Southern Illinois' Bryan Mullins on Thursday at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Ca. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun challenges the shot of Southern Illinois' Randal Falker in the first half on Thursday at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Ca. View photo »
Kansas head coach Bill Self rips into center Sasha Kaun for his defensive play during the first half of Thursday's game against the Salukis at the HP Pavillion in San Jose. Left of center is guard Mario Chalmers and right is guard Rodrick Stewart. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun, left, and Julian Wright double-team Kentucky's Randolph Morris on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun turns around for a bucket against Kentucky big man Randolph Morris during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun fights his way through the Kentucky defense to the bucket during the first half of Sunday's second-round game against the Wildcats at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Today’s Kansas-Kentucky meeting could provide an intriguing game-within-the-game between big men Sasha Kaun, defending against Niagara’s Lorenzo Miles, and UK’s Randolph Morris. The last time the storied programs met, Kaun’s Jayhawks claimed a 73-46 victory, but Morris didn’t play in that game. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun extends to defend Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun beats Niagara' J.R. Duffey to the tip-off in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun defends against the shot by Niagara guard Lorenzo Miles during the first half of Friday's first-round game against the Purple Eagles at the United Center in Chicago. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun makes his way from the court hoisting the Big XII Tournament trophy. View photo »
Kansas big man Sasha Kaun delivers an alley-oop from Russell Robinson in the first half. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun leans his head back on the scorers table to watch the game on the big screen as he waits to check in during the second half of Friday's quarterfinal game of the Big 12 Tournament against the Sooners at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. View photo »
Kansas University men’s basketball player Sasha Kaun gets a hug Thursday from Jayhawk fan Nancy Harmony. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun turns around for a bucket against Texas defender Connor Atchley during the second half of Saturday's game against the Longhorns at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun out-jumps Texas' Kevin Durant on the tip-off on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun hugs Head Coach Bill Self after beating Texas on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun looks to pound in a bucket against Oklahoma guard David Godbold during the first half of Monday night's game at Lloyd Noble center in Norman. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun swings around the rim after throwing down a dunk before Oklahoma defenders Ausin Johnson, left, and David Godbold during the first half of Monday night's game at Lloyd Noble center in Norman. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun looks to smother a pass from Oklahoma guard Michael Neal as he and guards Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins defend against the Sooners during the first half of Monday night's game at Lloyd Noble center in Norman. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun goes straight up against Iowa State's Jiri Hubalek on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun fights for possession on the floor against Iowa State on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun rips away a rebound from Nebraska guard Ryan Anderson in the second half of play. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun spins for a shot over Nebraska center Aleks Maric in the second half. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun puts up a shot against the defense of Colorado forward Marcus King-Stockton during the first half of Wednesday night's game against the Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center in Boulder. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun pokes the ball loose from Colorado guard Dwight Thorne II during the first half of Wednesday night's game against the Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center in Boulder. View photo »
Missouri center Kalen Grimes throws down a thunderous dunk over Kansas center Sasha Kaun during the first half of Saturday's game against the Tigers at Mizzou Arena. View photo »
Kansas big men Sasha Kaun and Darrell Arthur have a laugh as the Jayhawks begin to pull away with the game in the second half. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun challenges Kansas State' Cartier Martin shot in the second half. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun hits two over Kansas State's Jason Bennett on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
KU’s sasha kaun, left, lifts Adeina Simon to dunk the ball. Simon was one of 100 Special Olympians who attended the Wilt Chamberlain Basketball Clinic on Sunday in Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas big man Sasha Kaun is called for a charge against Texas A&M's Bryan Davis in the first half. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun turns around for a shot against Nebraska center Aleks Maric during the second half of Monday night's game against the Cornhuskers at the Devaney Center in Lincoln. View photo »
KU center sasha kaun dunks as Colorado’s Marcus King-Stockton and Jeremy Williams look on. KU defeated Colorado, 97-74, Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse and traveled to Lincoln, Neb., for today’s 8 p.m. game against Nebraska. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun outleaps Colorado's Marcus King-Stockton on the tip-off on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Olga Kaun has spent the last month visiting her son, Kansas University basketball player Sasha Kaun, experiencing Lawrence, American culture and KU basketball games. View photo »
Kansas guard Mario Chalmers calls his teammates over for a huddle with center Sasha Kaun, center, and guard Brandon Rush during the second half of Wednesday's game against the Bears at the Ferrell Center in Waco. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun lays up a bucket with a foul against Iowa State center Jiri Hubalek as forward Darnell Jackson works to box out forward Jessan Gray late in the second half. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun pulls down an offensive rebound over Iowa State guard Dodie Dunson during the first half of Saturday's game against the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun pressures Oklahoma State center Mario Boggan during the first half of Wednesday night's game against the Cowboys at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun (24) dunks on Oklahoma State's Terrel Harris in the second half. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun hits two in the lane against Oklahoma State's Mario Boggan on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun runs into Oklahoma State defender Kenny Cooper on his way for two on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
South Carolina guard Dwayne Day watches as Kansas center Sasha Kaun whiffs a dunk during the second half of Sunday's game against the Gamecocks at the Colonial Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Kaun quickly grabbed the rebound and followed up the miss with a bucket. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun pulls a rebound away from South Carolina guard Brandis Raley-Ross during the second half of Sunday's game against the Gamecocks at the Colonial Center in Columbia, South Carolina. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun pulls a rebound away from South Carolina guard Brandis Raley-Ross during the second half of Sunday's game against the Gamecocks at the Colonial Center in Columbia, South Carolina. View photo »
South Carolina guard Dwayne Day watches as Kansas center Sasha Kaun whiffs a dunk during the second half of Sunday's game against the Gamecocks at the Colonial Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Kaun quickly grabbed the rebound and followed up the miss with a bucket. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun lunges in to defend against a shot from Rhode Island forward Will Daniels during the second half of Saturday night's game against the Rams at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun tries to pump up his teammates during the second half of Thursday night's game against the Titans at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun puts a shot over Detroit forward Chris Hayes during the first half of Thursday night's game against the Titans at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun grabs a rebound against Winston Salem on Tuesday. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun smothers Winston-Salem State guard Brian Fisher (3). View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun looks to grab a loose ball from Toledo guard Jonathan Amos during the first half of Saturday's game against the Rockets at Kemper Arena View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun spins around for a bucket over the Toledo defense during the second half of Saturday's game against the Rockets at Kemper Arena View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun and Sherron Collins double-team DePaul's Sammy Mejia on Saturday in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun muscles down a dunk against DePaul on Saturday in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun and Sherron Collins double-team DePaul's Sammy Mejia on Saturday in Chicago, Ill. View photo »
Kansas' Sasha Kaun (24) throws an outlet pass to Mario Chalmers (15) as Darrell Arthur (00) looks on against Dartmouth. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun turns around for a shot over Ball State guard Peyton Stovall during the first half of Friday night's game against the Cardinals at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. View photo »
Kansas center Sasha Kaun collides with Tennessee State guard LaDarious Weaver as he heads to the bucket during the second half of Tuesday night's game against the Tigers at Allen Fieldhouse. View photo »
Sasha Kaun (24) pulls down a rebound. View photo »
Sasha Kaun (24) started 29 of 33 games last season, but he likely will be pushed for playing time in 2006-07. View photo »
Kansas University's Sasha Kaun dunks over a trio of Pittsburg State players. KU’s junior center won’t be dunking on anyone for at least the next three weeks as he recovers from a partial tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee. View photo »
Junior guard Sasha Kaun View photo »
- Darrell Arthur : F, Memphis Grizzlies
- Mario Chalmers : G, Miami Heat
- Nick Collison : C-F, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Drew Gooden : F-C, Chicago Bulls
- Kirk Hinrich : G, Chicago Bulls
- Darnell Jackson : F, Cleveland Caveliers
- Raef LaFrentz : F, Portland Trailblazers
- Paul Pierce : G-F, Boston Celtics
- Scot Pollard : C-F, Boston Celtics
- Brandon Rush : G, Indiana Pacers
- Billy Thomas : G, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Jacque Vaughn : G, San Antonio Spurs Julian Wright : F, New Orleans Hornets
- All-time list of 'Hawks in the NBA
- Track recruits for the 2008-09 Jayhawks.
- » Orton commits to UK
- » KU lands 2009 recruit Robinson
- » Houston prep commits to KU women’s hoops
- » 2008 football signees
- » All football recruiting
- » All basketball recruiting





















2003, 2004, and 2007 EPpy Award Winner.