Stories for March 14, 2014

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'Unacceptable' performance: Jayhawks lament lack of defense in loss to Iowa State

Kansas gives up 94 points — most in regulation by any Self KU team

Soft-spoken Perry Ellis issued a stern warning to his Kansas University basketball teammates after Friday’s 94-83 loss to Iowa State in a Big 12 tournament semifinal in Sprint Center. By Gary Bedore

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Notebook: Andrew Wiggins remains confident Kansas can win NCAA tournament

Even after Kansas lost to Iowa State in the Big 12 semifinals, Jayhawks freshman Andrew Wiggins said he’s confident his team can win six in a row and the NCAA title. By Gary Bedore

Column: Iowa State's hot shooting too much for most defenses, including KU's

Sometimes, it’s about the other guys, especially when the other guys play a brand of basketball as innovative as Iowa State’s under coach Fred Hoiberg. When the Cyclones hit their shots, they’re tough to beat. When they can’t get them to drop, they seldom have the defensive personnel to walk away winners. By Tom Keegan

'Unacceptable' performance: Jayhawks lament lack of defense in loss to Iowa State

Kansas gives up 94 points — most in regulation by any Self KU team

Cyclones attack paint to knock KU out of Big 12 tourney

In the waning minutes of Thursday's quarterfinal game between Kansas and Oklahoma State, the Jayhawks benefitted greatly from OSU's willingness to settle for jump shots with the game on the line. Kansas was not as lucky in the semifinals on Friday, as fourth-seeded Iowa State continually attacked the rim and exploited the absence of Joel Embiid in a 94-83 victory at Sprint Center. By Matt Tait

How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of March 13

Here's a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA games of Thursday, March 13.

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