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Bashing or battle? Oakland hoping for latter at Fieldhouse
There are those who view tonight’s Kansas University-Oakland men’s basketball game as a huge mismatch.
Self proves point by elevating Morningstar in practice
Suspended junior guard getting Jayhawks into better rhythm
Kansas University guard Brady Morningstar — who has been running second- and third-team at practice since returning from his right ankle sprain a couple weeks ago — was elevated to the first team for Saturday’s workout.
Kansas’ Taylor bounces back from ‘freak night’
Kansas University sophomore guard Tyshawn Taylor, who committed a career-high seven turnovers in Tuesday’s narrow victory over Memphis, bounced back to play an error-free game Thursday against Central Arkansas.
On target
Shots start dropping for guard Reed
Kansas University junior Tyrel Reed’s personal stat line wasn’t pretty heading into Game Three of the 2009-10 basketball season.
Rise and shine
Inspired KU rolls past UCA
Kansas University’s sleep-deprived basketball players didn’t nod off in the Jayhawks’ brand-new film room Wednesday afternoon.
Gary Bedore’s Kansas basketball notebook
News and notes from Thursday night’s Kansas basketball victory.
KU hoping to move ball better against UCA
University of Central Arkansas’ basketball players and coaches boarded the bus at 8 a.m. Wednesday for a long, but relaxing, seven-hour drive from Conway, Ark., to Lawrence — site of tonight’s Kansas-UCA game.
The great escape
Kansas survives rematch
Marcus Morris hoped for the best as Memphis’ Elliot Williams hoisted a possible game-winning three-pointer with just a couple seconds remaining in Tuesday’s Hall of Fame Showcase at Scottrade Center.
Robinson plays sparingly
Freshman sat out so Aldrich could play
Kansas University freshman Thomas Robinson logged just two minutes in the Jayhawks’ 57-55 victory over Memphis.
C.J. familiar with Tigers
C.J. Henry, who played basketball at Memphis last season, remains good buddies with several of the Tigers.
Oh, the memories
KU, Memphis to meet for first time since title game
There are reminders of Kansas University’s 2008 national title victory over Memphis all over Allen Fieldhouse.
C.J. Henry cleared to play against Memphis
KU guard still might not see much action; Releford talks about red-shirting
Kansas University freshman basketball guard C.J. Henry said this afternoon he’s been cleared to play in Tuesday’s game against his former school, Memphis.
Morris twins Tiger targets
Marcus, Markieff once were committed to Memphis
Marcus Morris is thankful Tuesday’s Kansas University-Memphis basketball game will be played at a neutral site in St. Louis, not the Tigers’ 21,165-seat FedEx Forum.
Memphis coach tosses bouquets Self’s way
Memphis coach Josh Pastner had nothing but nice things to say about Kansas University’s Bill Self.
For a change, NU offense delivers
Kansas University’s pooch kickoff — with the wind and a 17-16 lead — certainly surprised lots of fans Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Not Nebraska return man Niles Paul, however.
X-cellent debut
Henry nets 27, record
It took much-hyped freshman sensation Xavier Henry all of one game to etch his name into Kansas University’s storied basketball record books.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
Kansas University senior Mario Little and sophomore Travis Releford will red-shirt this season, KU coach Bill Self said after Friday’s victory over Hofstra.
Harrison Barnes chooses North Carolina
Harrison Barnes, the No. 1-ranked player in ESPNU’s class of 2010, chose North Carolina at a 3:10 p.m. Friday press conference televised by ESPNU.
Shoot for the stars
Freshman Robinson aspires to join wall of greatness
Thomas Robinson, who says “tradition played a big part” in his decision to attend Kansas University, wants to earn his rightful place in KU basketball lore.
Hofstra guard Jenkins a dangerous threat
The best player in the New York Metropolitan area will be competing in Allen Fieldhouse tonight.
Little to red-shirt this season, Self says
No final call made yet on Travis Releford
Kansas senior Mario Little will red-shirt this season, KU coach Bill Self said Thursday.
Phoenix prep signs with KU
As expected, combo guard Woolridge joins Jayhawks
Royce Woolridge, a 6-foot-3 senior combo guard from Sunnyslope High in Phoenix, Ariz., signed an official basketball letter of intent with Kansas University Wednesday in a late-morning ceremony at his high school.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
Kansas University junior guard Conner Teahan will not red-shirt this season. He scored seven points while playing 15 minutes in Tuesday’s 103-45 rout of Pittsburg State in Allen Fieldhouse.
A grand slam
Marcus’ dunk lifts KU
Marcus Morris’ vicious one-handed slam — off a no-look, left-hand, over-the-shoulder feed from Tyshawn Taylor — ranks as the 6-foot-8 sophomore’s top dunk in a game. Ever.
Teahan to play Tuesday; teammates say Little, Releford likely red-shirting
Kansas University junior Conner Teahan will play in tonight’s KU-Pittsburg State game, KU coach Bill Self said before the game on his pregame radio interview.
Gary Bedore’s KU Basketball Notebook
Kansas University junior guard Tyrel Reed re-sprained his right ankle at practice over the weekend. Coach Bill Self said Reed still might play today in the Jayhawks’ 7 p.m. exhibition finale against Pittsburg State.
Feeding Aldrich in post a priority for KU
Fun-loving, easy-going Cole Aldrich, who often refers to himself as “goofy” in interviews, isn’t happy-go-lucky all the time.
Gorillas expect exquisite test
Pittsburg State basketball coach Gene Iba’s farewell tour begins with two of the toughest tests imaginable: exhibition games at Kansas State and No. 1-ranked Kansas.
Reed a leader for Kansas men
Tyrel Reed, who started twice and came off the bench 33 times last season, opened Tuesday’s exhibition contest against Fort Hays State. The steady 6-foot-3 junior from Burlington has no idea if answering the bell was a one-time occurrence or sign of things to come in 2009-10.
KU freshmen overcome first-game jitters
Kansas University’s freshmen basketball players — as one might expect — experienced some Opening Night jitters last Tuesday in Allen Fieldhouse.
Markieff improving around the rim
It took all of 16 seconds for Kansas University sophomore power forward Markieff Morris to show how much he has improved since the end of last season.
Gary Bedore’s KU Basketball Notebook
Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self hopes injured freshman guard C.J. Henry will be able to play in Tuesday’s exhibition finale against Pittsburg State.
Senior Little ponders sitting out this season
Mario Little, the subject of Kansas University’s first “Pop-Up Video” of the basketball season, gives the production mixed reviews.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
Kansas University junior walk-on guard Conner Teahan did not play Tuesday. He’s considering a possible red-shirt season.
Early wake-up call
Demoted Taylor responds
Tyshawn Taylor, who started 33 of 35 games his freshman season at Kansas University, came off the bench in Tuesday’s exhibition opener against Fort Hays State. The demotion wasn’t because of injury. It wasn’t because of suspension.
Releford, Little to sit out exhibition game
Both players will sit out while considering red shirts
There was as much discussion Monday about who wouldn’t be playing in tonight’s Kansas University-Fort Hays State exhibition basketball game as who would be debuting for the Jayhawks.
Two of a kind
Collins, Aldrich named preseason first-team All-Americans
Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins, who last month were named the Big 12’s co-preseason basketball players of the year, shared another huge honor Monday.
Big 12 men’s hoops more than just Big 3
Here’s a look at the Big 12 men’s basketball teams that weren’t ranked, but at least received votes.
KU can’t hold on against Aggies
Kansas University’s volleyball team looked primed to beat a ranked opponent for the first time since November of 2007 early Saturday night in Horejsi Center.
No. 1 recruit visiting Kansas
Brandon Knight, the No. 1-ranked high school basketball player in the recruiting Class of 2010, will be making his official campus visit to Kansas University today through Sunday morning.
Jayhawks perched atop another poll
Kansas University’s tradition-rich men’s basketball program — which has claimed five national championships — has been ranked preseason No. 1 by the Associated Press just twice in 49 years.
Jayhawks tapped No. 1
Kansas hoops clear favorite in USA Today poll
Kansas University’s men’s basketball team remains the popular preseason pick to win the 2010 NCAA championship.
KU volleyball rolls over Roos
Jayhawks tune up for A&M with sweep
A run-away, three-set victory over UMKC gives Kansas University’s volleyball team three victories in four matches heading into Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. showdown against No. 25-ranked Texas A&M in Horejsi Center.
Nine ex-Jayhawks in NBA
Nine former Kansas University basketball players have made the rosters of NBA teams for the 2009-10 season, which opens Tuesday night.
Franks’ pick-six sparks Sooners
Oklahoma cornerback Dominique Franks actually felt as if he were the intended receiver — not a ball-hawking defender — on one of the biggest plays in the Sooners’ 35-13 rout of Kansas on Saturday afternoon in Memorial Stadium.
Harris: Coaching in NBA different
Del Harris, who served as an NBA head coach for 12 seasons and assistant for 21 campaigns after working on both the high school and college levels, says it takes a certain breed to lead a pro team.
Self, Gillispie reunite at coaches clinic
Good buddies Bill Self and Billy Gillispie sat in the lower-level, west-side bleachers of Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night, listening intently to NBA legend Del Harris, who served as guest speaker at Self’s annual Kansas University basketball coaches clinic.
Media darlings
But seriously, folks, Self likes his squad
Bill Self says his Big 12-favorite Jayhawks are “doing fine” in the early preseason.
KU men’s basketball notebook
Kansas University freshman center Jeff Withey will miss four to six weeks of practice after suffering a stress fracture in his right knee earlier this week in practice.
Withey out four to six weeks with knee injury
Kansas freshman center Jeff Withey will miss four to six weeks of practice after suffering a knee injury earlier this week in practice, KU coach Bill Self said at Thursday’s Big 12 media day at the Sprint Center.
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