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KU volleyball coach Bechard announces retirement after 27 seasons

One of the longstanding fixtures of the Kansas athletic department is moving on following a distinguished career. KU volleyball coach Ray Bechard is retiring after 27 seasons leading the Jayhawks, he announced on Friday afternoon. "It's been the honor of a lifetime to fulfill the role as Head ...

Year in review, Part 2: The most memorable quotes of 2024

The Kansas athletic department features no shortage of extremely quotable people. From the wildly distinct but equally vibrant personalities of Hunter Dickinson and S’Mya Nichols to the thoughtful responses of the likes of coaches Dan Fitzgerald or Nate Lie, KU’s personnel gave reporters ...

Year in review, Part 1: The most significant storylines of 2024

The year in University of Kansas athletics was one of wild reversals of fortune. Teams like KU soccer and women’s basketball experienced some of their lowest lows and highest highs in the span of just a few weeks, ultimately rallying on their way to postseason success. Meanwhile, some of ...

KU adds more offensive line depth with Tuikolovatu, per reports

The Kansas football team and its offensive line coach Daryl Agpalsa received an early Christmas gift on Tuesday night with the signing of UCLA transfer lineman Tavake Tuikolovatu, according to multiple reports. Tuikolovatu will have three years left to play. As a redshirt freshman in 2024, he ...

Former Alabama wideout Henderson commits to KU

Updated 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23: The Kansas football coaching staff continues to reap the rewards of its extensive efforts to recruit wide receivers in the transfer portal. On Monday morning, Alabama transfer Emmanuel Henderson Jr. signed with KU, his representation from A&P Sports Agency ...