Poor execution late in loss at Oklahoma State leaves Kansas coach Bill Self searching for stronger minds
Even after Oklahoma State tied the game with a late and somewhat unlikely 3-pointer by junior guard Isaac Likekele on Tuesday night, Kansas coach Bill Self believed his team was in prime position to win. The fact that they didn’t, [and instead came home with a 75-70 ... Continue reading
The David McCormack we heard about before the season has finally arrived
Raise your hand if you thought in December David McCormack would be playing at an All-Big 12 level in January. And be honest. When the Jayhawks’ starting big man was going 1-for-9 versus Kentucky or 5-for-12 against Creighton or 3-for-10 at Texas Tech, there wasn’t much evidence ... Continue reading
KU Sports Extra: Jayhawks’ comeback bid falls short at Oklahoma State
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Big Dave’s double-double nets top spot after 75-70 loss at Oklahoma State
**1 – David McCormack —** It wasn’t always pretty and he might have become a little trigger happy in the first half, but the KU big man delivered a monster line of 24 points and 12 rebounds while providing Kansas with [the closest thing it got to ... Continue reading
David McCormack after leading Jayhawks with 24 points in loss to Cowboys
After trailing by as many as 16 points in the second half, No. 6 Kansas put together a furious comeback to take the lead over Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Tuesday night. In the end, though, it wasn’t enough. The Jayhawks dropped a 75-70 decision on the ... Continue reading
Ochai Agbaji on KU’s comeback bid falling short at Oklahoma State
After trailing by as many as 16 points in the second half, No. 6 Kansas put together a furious comeback to take the lead over Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Tuesday night. In the end, though, it wasn’t enough. The Jayhawks dropped a 75-70 decision on the ... Continue reading
Kansas coach Bill Self on what went wrong in 75-70 loss to Oklahoma State
After trailing by as many as 16 points in the second half, No. 6 Kansas put together a furious comeback to take the lead over Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Tuesday night. In the end, though, it wasn’t enough. The Jayhawks dropped a 75-70 decision on the ... Continue reading
Cade Cunningham stars in Oklahoma State’s upset win over Kansas
The best basketball player in the Big 12 took down the best basketball program in the Big 12 Tuesday night at Oklahoma State. Months away from becoming a millionaire, Cade Cunningham showed Kansas and anyone willing to shell out a few extra bucks for ESPN+ why some ... Continue reading
Getting to know: Oklahoma State basketball
No. 6 Kansas is back on the road Tuesday when it travels to Stillwater, Oklahoma to take on Oklahoma State inside Gallagher-Iba Arena. This conference clash will begin at 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted on Big 12 Now over on ESPN+. Kansas (10-2, 4-1 Big 12) ... Continue reading
With more consistent minutes, Mitch Lightfoot shining in KU’s bench lineups
David McCormack isn’t the only Kansas big man enjoying a January resurgence. Fifth-year senior Mitch Lightfoot is coming along in tow, just in fewer minutes, as McCormack’s backup. With the Jayhawks’ young sixth man guard, Bryce Thompson, out of the mix recently due to an injury, Lightfoot’s ... Continue reading
Kansas basketball stays at No. 6 in latest AP poll
The top six spots in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 stayed the same, with Kansas (10-2 overall, 4-1 Big 12) again landing at No. 6 behind Gonzaga, Baylor, Villanova, Texas and Iowa. The Jayhawks’ spot in the AP Top 25 extends their NCAA record to 228 ... Continue reading
Senior guard Marcus Garrett on how KU’s defense can take another step
No. 6 Kansas will travel to Oklahoma State on Tuesday for its next conference clash. The game will begin at 7 p.m. in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Kansas (10-2, 4-1 Big 12) has won two in a row after a 63-59 victory over Oklahoma on Saturday. The Jayhawks are ... Continue reading
Kansas coach Bill Self speaks to media ahead of matchup with Oklahoma State
No. 6 Kansas will travel to Oklahoma State on Tuesday for its next conference clash. The game will begin at 7 p.m. in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Kansas (10-2, 4-1 Big 12) has won two in a row after a 63-59 victory over Oklahoma on Saturday. The Jayhawks are ... Continue reading
A look at how all 5 Jayhawks on the floor made David McCormack’s game-sealing jumper possible Saturday vs. Oklahoma
College basketball games are 40 minutes long and, with very few exceptions, are rarely played to perfection. Misreads, missteps and missed assignments are a part of every game and they often determine the outcome. Every once in a while, within those imperfect games, there exist possessions that ... Continue reading
McCormack’s 2 late buckets lead to top spot after KU win over Oklahoma
**1 - David McCormack —** It was tempting to put McCormack lower because of his lack of rebounds, but that might’ve been a product of the matchup as much as anything. Besides, the KU big man hit 8 of 14 shots, including two of the biggest of ... Continue reading
KU Sports Extra: Jayhawks survive scare from Sooners
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Jalen Wilson redeems himself in crunch time after uncharacteristic 1st half
It seemed Saturday just wasn’t going to be Jalen Wilson’s day. Lackadaisical maneuvers on offense, lapses on defenses and even a missed dunk. And that was before halftime. Good thing for Kansas that its leading scorer this season was mentally tough enough to find the Jalen Wilson ... Continue reading
Ochai Agbaji on KU’s performance in crunch time during 63-59 victory against OU
No. 6 Kansas held on for a 63-59 win over Oklahoma Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse. David McCormack led Kansas with 17 points in the win. Ochai Agbaji was the only other KU player to finish in double figures, as he ended up with 14 points. Neither ... Continue reading
David McCormack after leading Kansas with 17 points in 63-59 win over Oklahoma
No. 6 Kansas held on for a 63-59 win over Oklahoma Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse. David McCormack led Kansas with 17 points in the win. Ochai Agbaji was the only other KU player to finish in double figures, as he ended up with 14 points. Neither ... Continue reading
Kansas head coach Bill Self on 63-59 home win over Sooners
No. 6 Kansas held on for a 63-59 win over Oklahoma Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse. David McCormack led Kansas with 17 points in the win. Ochai Agbaji was the only other KU player to finish in double figures, as he ended up with 14 points. Neither ... Continue reading