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Bobby covers KU and high school sports for the Lawrence Journal-World.
Recent Stories
KU transfers Dedric and K.J. Lawson, Charlie Moore learned from redshirt seasons
Traveling to the Final Four in the final week of March, Kansas transfer Dedric Lawson experienced nearly everything that he teammates did. Except he never had to a chance to suit up for a game. By Bobby Nightengale
Azubuike vs. Spellman: A different defensive challenge for Udoka
Udoka Azubuike has faced some of the most talented big men in the country this season: Duke’s Wendell Carter Jr., Seton’s Hall’s Angel Delgado, West Virginia’s Sagaba Konate and Texas’ Mo Bamba, among others. Azubuike’s Final Four matchup against Villanova big man Omari Spellman will present some new challenges. By Bobby Nightengale
Udoka Azubuike says it'll be an 'emotional moment' when he sees his mom at Final Four
Azubuike's mom approved for visa Thursday
Udoka Azubuike paused for a couple of seconds, smiling with his eyes trained toward the locker room floor but his mind racing to a moment he’s dreamed about for years. By Bobby Nightengale
Final Four appearance yet to sink in for Jayhawks
Fans filling Allen Fieldhouse after the Kansas basketball players returned to Lawrence with their regional championship trophy? That was cool. Stopped by several people to take photos at Walmart? It was funny. The moment that caught Malik Newman off guard? It was something that he’s never seen before. By Bobby Nightengale
Family Fun: NCAA pays family travel expenses for Final Four participants
De Sousa, Mykhailiuk's parents headed to San Antonio
As special it is to play in his first Final Four this week, it’s just as meaningful to Kansas freshman forward Silvio De Sousa that his parents will be in attendance for the first time in his collegiate career. By Bobby Nightengale
Lawrence's Chisom Ajekwu commits to KU women's basketball
With an opportunity to stay close to home, Lawrence High junior Chisom Ajekwu said it was an easy decision when she decided to verbally commit to play in the Kansas women’s basketball program. By Bobby Nightengale
Fueled by trash talk, Lagerald Vick at his best in NCAA Tournament
The celebration started at midcourt with about 10 seconds left on the clock and Malik Newman standing at the free-throw line. Lagerald Vick, with a smile whipped across his face, hugged Devonte’ Graham on the logo and started to soak in all of his emotions. By Bobby Nightengale
Duke’s Marvin Bagley, offensive rebounding could be a ‘problem’ for Jayhawks
Attempting to reach the Final Four for the first time since 2012, the Kansas basketball team will have to confront one of its biggest weaknesses Sunday against one of the top players in the country. By Bobby Nightengale
Kansas softball ready to show off speed in new season
Returning the heart of the batting order from last season, the Kansas softball team will look to frustrate opposing pitching staffs in a different way than past years. By Bobby Nightengale
Free State's Jalan Robinson chooses not to sign on Signing Day
Spencer Roe signs to walk-on at KU
After a whirlwind two weeks, Free State senior offensive tackle Jalan Robinson decided to press pause on his recruitment Wednesday and opted not to sign with any school on National Signing Day. By Bobby Nightengale
