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Several track and field stars departed
On the heels of easily the best year in program history, the 2008-09 Kansas University women’s track and field team will have to overcome a lot of hurdles to reach the same bar as the 2007-08 season.
Bechard facing changing of guard
Over the past four years, Emily Brown had been the face of Kansas University volleyball. But in 2008, KU coach Ray Bechard will begin life without the Baldwin City native. And while Brown was an integral player on the court, Bechard already has prepped for the post-Brown era.
Rowing team loaded with experience
Experience is big advantage when it comes to sports. Especially when it’s in the leadership positions - like point guard in basketball or quarterback in football. Or in rowing, it’s the coxswain.
Iowa recruit dazzles in tourney
Harrison Barnes may be considered a small forward by recruiting Web sites because of his 6-foot-6, 196 pound frame. But ask him what “position” he plays and the Ames (Iowa) High junior-to-be has a better answer.
Ex-KU assistant enjoys first year
Illinois State's Jankovich scouting Kansas AAU tourney
The coaches of the Missouri Valley Conference didn’t know what to expect of Illinois State under a new head coach last season, picking the men’s basketball team to finish fifth in the league. Tim Jankovich didn’t know what to expect of his Redbirds squad either.
KU divers headed to nationals
It had been at least six years since a Kansas University athlete competed in the U.S. Senior Diving National Championships. Two divers - sophomore Erin Mertz and junior Meghan Proehl - will put an end to that streak this summer.
High schoolers value playing at Fieldhouse
Playing basketball at the collegiate level isn’t for everyone. So for the campers at the Bonnie Henrickson basketball camp, playing in Kansas University’s Allen Fieldhouse left a lasting impression. “It was amazing,” said Ashley Harry, a junior at Skutt Catholic High in Omaha, Neb. “Just playing in so much history and just thinking about how Paul Pierce and all those greats played in there.
Plano West claims Self camp title
Texas team relishes run to title at KU's Allen Fieldhouse
The Plano (Texas) West Senior High boys basketball team seemed to borrow a phrase from Oakland Raiders President Al Davis: “Just win, baby!” That’s all Plano West did this weekend at Bill Self’s team camp - just win.
Two-sport recruit visits camp
Big 12 schools interested in Texas high schooler
Being the child of a professional athlete doesn’t always translate into being just talented. But with the genes of two athletes, it’s no wonder that Jackson Jeffcoat has the athletic ability to be a two-sport star in basketball and football.
He’s from where? Campers unaware of KU coach’s roots
Trivia question: Where did Kansas University men’s basketball coach Bill Self graduate high school? Answer: Edmond Memorial in Edmond, Okla.
Mangino, Jayhawks board bus before heading to Austin, Texas November 20, 2009
GameDay Cram Session: Texas November 20, 2009
Morris twins shine in KU's rout of Central Arkansas November 19, 2009
Mangino insists he did not act inappropriately November 19, 2009
Mangino denies validity of former player allegations November 19, 2009
