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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.
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.
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.
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.
Collins: Jayhawks similar to ’08 squad
Sherron Collins, who played a sixth-man role on Kansas University’s 2008 national championship basketball team, agrees with those who believe the 2009-10 Jayhawks ultimately could match the accomplishments of that wildly successful squad.
Rejuvenated Little puts last year’s injuries behind
Too polite to issue a no-comment or walk away from an interview, Mario Little nonetheless makes it clear he’d rather not discuss a painful subject — the 2008-09 season, his first as a Jayhawk.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
Aaron Miles will play pro basketball in Greece once again this season. The 26-year-old former Kansas University point guard, who competed for Panionios on Telecoms Athens in 2008-09, has signed a one-year deal with Aris BSA — a franchise located in Thessaloniki.
Woolridge thrilled with visit to Allen Fieldhouse
Royce Woolridge, who orally committed to Kansas University as a sophomore in high school, has never second-guessed his decision to become a Jayhawk.
KU’s Robinson enjoys Late Night
The 25th-annual Late Night in the Phog was everything Kansas University freshman Thomas Robinson expected. And more.
Gary Bedore’s KU Basketball Notebook
Five top high school basketball prospects received a loud, enthusiastic ovation as they entered Allen Fieldhouse through the northwest tunnel at Friday night’s Late Night in the Phog.
Let’s get it started
Anniversary edition jump-starts exciting hoops year
The 25th-anniversary edition of Kansas University’s “Late Night in the Phog” had a lot in common with so many season-opening basketball extravaganzas of the past.
No. 2 recruit to be in stands tonight
The No. 2-ranked basketball player in the high school recruiting Class of 2010 will be in the stands for tonight’s Late Night in the Phog.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
Kansas University junior guard Brady Morningstar, who issued a written apology to fans following his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, on Thursday reiterated he’s sorry for his actions.
Late Night wowed prep Johnson
It’s safe to say no high school recruit ever has been more impressed with Kansas University’s Late Night in the Phog than Las Vegas Cheyenne High’s Elijah Johnson.
Bedore: Memories from 24 Late Nights
Last year at this time, I commented on — OK I bragged about — the fact yours truly is believed to be the only person to have attended all 24 season-opening Late Nights in Allen Fieldhouse.
Remember when: a look back to ‘85
Larry Brown was no visionary back in 1985 when he hosted the first Late Night in Kansas University history.
Last chance
KU guard Collins excited for senior season
Sherron Collins — who moved out of Jayhawker Towers into an off-campus apartment for his senior year at Kansas University — has a new roommate. That’d be his mother, Stacey.
Wright has special plans for K.C.
Fans need to keep a close eye on New Orleans Hornets forward Julian Wright during pre-game drills tonight in the Sprint Center.
Five-star rating
Players, coaches awed by fieldhouse’s fancy renovations
A Wednesday afternoon tour of renovated Allen Fieldhouse begins fittingly outside the northwest tunnel of the 54-year-old building. It’s the tunnel the Jayhawks sprint through — as they enter and exit James Naismith Court — each and every basketball practice and game.
Allen Fieldhouse sporting new look
Renovations include donor atrium, bridge
Lew Perkins has never entertained the idea of replacing 54-year-old Allen Fieldhouse.
KU men’s basketball is unanimous pick to win Big 12
The Kansas men’s basketball team is the unanimous choice to win the Big 12 title, according to a vote of the conference coaches released Wednesday.
Taylor might scrimmage at Late Night
Jayhawk’s thumb healing; guard should have no problem with skits
Injured Kansas University sophomore basketball guard Tyshawn Taylor, who will participate in the skits at Friday’s Late Night in the Phog, also may play in the Jayhawks’ intrasquad scrimmage.
LaFrentz’s NBA career likely coming to an end
Former Kansas University basketball standout Raef LaFrentz’s NBA career appears to be over.
‘We had a chance’
Cyclones lament near miss
As right-handed Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud scrambled to his left, he spotted speedy receiver Darius Darks improvising a route straight up-field.
Aldrich’s baseball wish list: Twins make deep run
One of the biggest Minnesota Twins fans in the country lives in Lawrence.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
Thoroughly pleased with his players’ effort, Self canceled today’s final Boot Camp conditioning session in the Jayhawks’ new practice facility.
Aldrich, Collins honored together
Top players together in everything, class included
The Big 12’s Preseason Co-Players of the Year happen to be bosom buddies.
Open-door policy
Self discusses lineup after suspension of Morningstar
Some folks have speculated that the first-semester suspension of returning starter Brady Morningstar means a certain slot in the lineup for highly acclaimed Kansas University basketball freshman Xavier Henry.
Late Night specifics revealed: doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Allen Fieldhouse doors will swing open at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 16 for the 25th-annual Late Night in the Phog, Kansas University athletic department officials announced Monday.
KU’s Morningstar suspended
Jayhawk guard out for first semester after being arrested
Kansas University junior basketball guard Brady Morningstar has been suspended for the first semester by coach Bill Self.
At long last, KU’s Reed dethroned at Boot Camp
One of the biggest upsets in Boot Camp history took place early Friday morning in Kansas University’s new basketball practice facility.
Henry brothers weigh in on Boot Camp
C.J. Henry, who as a professional baseball player attended spring training camps of both the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies, now finds himself in preseason Boot Camp basketball drills at Kansas University. So which is more grueling, C.J.: baseball or basketball?
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