College

How the new JUCO eligibility waiver could affect KU athletes

Just as the eligibility situation for college athletes seemed close to resolving back to what it once was — five years to play four — a new wrinkle complicated matters further on Dec. 23. Lawyers for Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia recently argued successfully in a federal antitrust ...

KU basketball coaches praise Bechard’s impact on program, department

Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self is acutely aware of his position in the hierarchy of the university’s longest-tenured athletic leaders. The recent retirement of 27-year volleyball coach Ray Bechard moves him up a spot, but as he is quick to note, he still hasn’t been at it quite ...

KU freshman Bidunga flashes in comeback, despite KU’s eventual loss

The Kansas men’s basketball team quickly fell into a 10-point hole against West Virginia at Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday through seven minutes. The Mountaineers led 13-3 and had 10 rebounds to the Jayhawks’ four. Then came freshman Flory Bidunga. Bidunga played six minutes in the first ...