Devonte’ Graham scheduled for 4 book signing appearances this weekend

By Matt Tait May 10, 2018

Kansas guard Devonte' Graham (4) looks out over the crowd before his senior speech.

With the biggest audition of his life just around the corner, hard-working Kansas point guard Devonte’ Graham will carve out some time this weekend, just days ahead of the NBA draft combine in Chicago, to reconnect with KU fans in the Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas City areas.

Graham will be signing copies of Jason King’s latest book, “Beyond the Streak: Untold Stories from Kansas Basketball’s Unrivaled Big 12 Reign.” Released in November, the 512-page book chronicles the Jayhawks’ record-setting streak of conference championship and features interviews with more than 100 former KU players, coaches and opponents.

Graham, the 2018 Big 12 Player of the Year, first-team All-American and national player of the year finalist, is featured prominently in the bottom right corner of the book’s cover and is quoted extensively inside.

Graham finished his KU career with 1,750 points (13th all-time at Kansas) and is one of just three players in school history to tally at least 1,700 points, 600 assists and 190 steals. Equally important was the energy and and spirit Graham provided during each of his four seasons in Lawrence.

“In all my years of following the Jayhawks, I can’t recall a player who was as loved and embraced by KU fans as Devonte’ Graham,” King said in a press release announcing the book signings. “I know Devonte’ is excited about these book signings because it will give him a chance to interact with so many of the people who have supported him the past four years.”

The cover of Beyond

Fans attending the signings will be allowed to get two autographs from Graham (on any item of their choice) for every book purchased.

“Beyond the Streak” retails for $26.95 plus tax. Graham will not be signing copies of previously-purchased books.

Here’s a quick look at the schedule for Graham’s signings:

Friday, May 11
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Johnny’s Tavern
8262 Mission Rd.
Prairie Village, KS
**Time:** 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 12
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Kansas Sampler
9750 Quivira Rd.
Overland Park, KS
**Time:** 10 a.m. to noon

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Kansas Sampler
5918 SW 21st St.
Topeka, KS
**Time:** 2 to 4 p.m.

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Kansas Sampler
921 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, KS
**Time:** 5 to 7 p.m.

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Written By Matt Tait

A native of Colorado, Matt moved to Lawrence in 1988 and has been in town ever since. He graduated from Lawrence High in 1996 and the University of Kansas in 2000 with a degree in Journalism. After covering KU sports for the University Daily Kansan and Rivals.com, Matt joined the World Company (and later Ogden Publications) in 2001 and has held several positions with the paper and KUsports.com in the past 20+ years. He became the Journal-World Sports Editor in 2018. Throughout his career, Matt has won several local and national awards from both the Associated Press Sports Editors and the Kansas Press Association. In 2021, he was named the Kansas Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Matt lives in Lawrence with his wife, Allison, and two daughters, Kate and Molly. When he's not covering KU sports, he likes to spend his time playing basketball and golf, listening to and writing music and traveling the world with friends and family.