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Brooklyn Nets make former Jayhawk Jacque Vaughn head coach

NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets made former University of Kansas point guard Jacque Vaughn their head coach Wednesday, promoting Steve Nash’s replacement instead of hiring suspended Boston coach Ime Udoka.

Agbaji, Braun shine in NBA Summer League debuts

It took former Kansas All-American Ochai Agbaji exactly one Summer League game with his new team to draw praise from both Cleveland Cavaliers fans and those who cover the NBA. Here's a look at his NBA debut, as well as other recent Summer League action involving former Jayhawks. By Matt Tait

Examining how Kansas draftees Christian Braun and Ochai Agbaji fit with their NBA teams

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has always been big on how players fit with teams, styles, personnel and philosophies. That’s what made his review of the landing spots for first-round NBA draft picks Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun stand out a little more than normal on Thursday night. By Matt Tait

Teammates for life, Kansas' Ochai Agbaji, Christian Braun taken 7 picks apart in Round 1 of 2022 NBA draft

Eight years after the Cleveland Cavaliers made Andrew Wiggins the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA draft, the Cavs turned to another Jayhawk when they selected Ochai Agbaji with the No. 14 pick in Thursday’s draft. Seven picks later, KU teammate and close friend, Christian Braun was drafted No. 21 overall by Denver on what was a great night for the Kansas program. By Matt Tait and Zac Boyer

Former Jayhawk Andrew Wiggins wins NBA title with Golden State Warriors

Former Kansas Jayhawk Andrew Wiggins became the 14th former KU player to win an NBA championship on Thursday night, following the Golden State Warriors 103-90 over Boston in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. By Matt Tait

Former Jayhawk Andrew Wiggins sensational in bringing Golden State within 1 win of NBA title

If the Golden State Warriors wind up winning this year’s NBA title, former Kansas standout Andrew Wiggins will go down as one of the biggest reasons why. By Matt Tait

Eight Jayhawks still alive for NBA title as playoffs begin

Eight former Kansas Jayhawks will have the opportunity to help their teams make a run at an NBA title this spring in the NBA playoffs. By Matt Tait

Former Jayhawks Wiggins, Embiid named starters for 2022 NBA All-Star Game

Former Kansas teammates Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid this week were named starters for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game through a process that includes fan, player and media voting. The nod marks Wiggins' first appearance in the All-Star Game while Embiid was voted a starter for the fifth consecutive season.

Former Jayhawk Joel Embiid agrees to $196 million, 4-year deal with Philadelphia

A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a four-year, $196 million contract extension that will take the All-Star center through the 2026-27 season. Dan Gelston, The Associated Press