LAWRENCE — Danny Manning could have escaped basketball foot-loose and fancy free.
Instead, the footwork he teaches players only strengthens his reputation as an icon at Kansas — first as its all-time leading scorer and rebounder, and now as… Continue reading
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Musings beyond the midweek from the Big 12 Tournament:
■ Three coaches were named tops in the Big 12. Could a team coached by someone else win the tourney?
■ Maybe. Kansas State is hot. Baylor is talented. Texas is led by the l… Continue reading
LAWRENCE — Before he was the preordained player of the year in the Big 12, Thomas Robinson was a guy who averaged 7.6 points in 15 minutes off the bench for Kansas.
It wasn’t that long ago, actually. And while there was a sense Robinson cou… Continue reading
Kansas didn’t share the Big 12 championship with anyone, but Bill Self received a split decision in coach of the year voting by his peers.
The Big 12 announced its postseason awards Sunday, with Self sharing coach of the year honors with Iowa Sta… Continue reading
For those fond of favorites, Kansas is the easy pick at this week’s Big 12 Tournament.
Looking for a sleeper? Kansas State is an intriguing choice after closing the regular season with four wins in five games.
In both cases, the trip to Sprint Ce… Continue reading
LAWRENCE — He walked slowly across the court having just delivered the final words after his final game at Allen Fieldhouse.
Awaiting him stood Kansas coach Bill Self, whom he hugged and handed the microphone to. He took a few more steps to where… Continue reading
LAWRENCE — Everywhere Tyshawn Taylor turns, he is surrounded by pressure. It comes from fans telling him how great he played, how fun it was to watch, how he needs to keep it up. And it comes from fans who use social media to say how Kansas can&#… Continue reading
STILLWATER, Okla. — After four years (allegedly) and four million pump fakes (approximately), Keiton Page played his final home game Monday night.
Kansas was on hand for the occasion, though not necessarily by choice. The Jayhawks were two days r… Continue reading
STILLWATER, Okla. — Kansas players emerged from their locker room Saturday night wearing T-shirts printed with the words “Mission Accomplished.”
This was a reference to KU’s soon-to-cease rivalry with Missouri, but it also could have referenced… Continue reading
LAWRENCE — The first time Kansas ran the play, Thomas Robinson scored, got fouled and hit a free throw that tied the game in the final seconds.
The second time Kansas ran the play, Tyshawn Taylor dunked after making a backdoor cut, giving KU a one-po… Continue reading