Podcasts

Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews

Mario Chalmers announces his entry into NBA Draft

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2008

KU junior guard Mario Chalmers on Wednesday announced his intention to enter the 2008 NBA Draft without an agent, leaving open the possibility for a return to Kansas for his senior season.

Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur announce their NBA Draft entries

Posted Thursday, April 17, 2008

KU junior guard Brandon Rush and sophomore forward Darrell Arthur Thursday afternoon announced their intentions to enter the 2008 NBA Draft, seated next to coach Bill Self. Rush's college eligibility is now officially expired, while Arthur is not yet signing with an agent, leaving the door open for him to return for a third season at Kansas.

Mark Mangino's April 14 spring game press conference

Posted Monday, April 14, 2008

KU coach Mark Mangino met with the media after his squad's spring game Monday night at Memorial Stadium. The first teamers defeated the backups 17-3, with KU's starting lineups playing at less than full strength. Mangino was pleased with his defense as a whole, and gained some clarity on the battles going on for the starting tackle spots along the offensive line.

Bill Self's April 10 press conference

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2008

KU coach Bill Self met with the media Thursday afternoon, flanked by athletic director Lew Perkins and Chancellor Robert Hemenway, to announce his intentions to remain as the Jayhawks' head coach for years to come.

Bill Self's April 7 postgame press conference (Memphis)

Posted Tuesday, April 8, 2008

KU coach Bill Self met with the media for a bit before departing the Alamodome Monday night, getting ready to further celebrate his first national championship with his players. Self talked about the frantic finish to the win over Memphis, where this moment ranks in his life and what is next with plenty of rumors swirling.

Bill Self's April 5 postgame press conference (North Carolina)

Posted Sunday, April 6, 2008

KU coach Bill Self met with the media following his team's 84-66 national semifinal win over North Carolina. The Jayhawks officially put any Roy Williams chatter in the rearview mirror with an energetic, well-balanced attack which saw them lead by as many as 28 points in the first half. The win advanced KU to Monday's title game against Memphis, who earlier in the night knocked off UCLA.

Bill Self's April 1 pre-Final Four press conference

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008

KU coach Bill Self met with the media in Hadl Auditorium Tuesday to discuss the upcoming Final Four, in which his team is part of history, with all four one-seeds having advanced to San Antonio. Self talked in-depth about gameplanning for North Carolina, plus again denied rumors that he will leave Kansas the end of the year to take over at his alma mater for Sean Sutton, who resigned earlier in the day as the Oklahoma State men's basketball coach.

Mark Mangino's March 11 Spring Football press conference

Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2008

KU football coach Mark Mangino met with the media Tuesday afternoon as his team prepares to begin spring practices Wednesday.

Bill Self's March 10 weekly press conference

Posted Monday, March 10, 2008

KU coach Bill Self met with the media Monday for his weekly press conference, where he discussed his players' positioning on the All-Big 12 teams released Monday by both the league and the Associated Press. Also, Self took a look ahead at his team's potential path in this week's conference tournament in Kansas City, which begins for the Jayhawks Friday against the winner of Thursday's Nebraska-Missouri contest.

Bill Self's March 8 postgame press conference (Texas A&M)

Posted Saturday, March 8, 2008

KU coach Bill Self met with the media after his team's league title-clinching 72-55 win at Texas A&M Saturday. The win guaranteed the Jayhawks at least a share of their fourth straight league crown. There wasn't a better way for the team to accomplish such a feat, either, playing what Self considered his team's most complete road game of the season.