Category Archives: National Championship

Feb 18

Number 15 Will Go Down in History

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chalmersMario Chalmers’ jersey was retired halftime at the Texas-Kansas game Saturday By Josh Kurelac The University of Kansas retired Mario Chalmers’ jersey on Saturday, Feb. 16, at halftime of the Texas versus Kansas men’s basketball game.  The ceremony commemorated Chalmers for his accomplishments during his three-year career at KU. Chalmers, a Mcdonald’s All-American and Parade All-American in 2005, was a top recruit coming out of Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska.  He didn’t waste any time introducing himself to the Jayhawk faithful, scoring 15 points against Idaho State in his first game as a Jayhawk.  Chalmers made an immediate impact as a freshman for Head Coach Bill Self.  He averaged 11.5 points per game, 3.8 assists per game and 2.7 steals… Continue reading →

Apr 03

Calipari Learns From Mistakes, Earns Championship

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By Blake Schuster New Orleans, La. — It was happening again. Down by nine, to John Calipari and against a seemingly unbeatable team, Kansas made its run.  But in the Jayhawks 67-59 national championship loss to Kentucky, it wasn’t a miracle Jayhawk comeback as it was in 2008 — although it felt similar — this time was about Calipari, and the demons he finally exorcised. Four years ago with Calipari’s Memphis team up nine with 2:12 left to play, Bill Self pulled out one of the sweetest wins of his career, downing the Tigers in overtime. This time Calipari’s Kentucky team took the lead early in the first half and never gave it up despite… Continue reading →

Apr 01

Jayhawks Comeback To Beat Ohio State in Final Four

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By Blake Schuster If there is one undeniable truth about the 2012 NCAA Tournament it’s never count the Kansas Jayhawks out. Not when they’re in foul trouble, not when they’re down by double digits, and not when Bill Self is coaching.  A 64-62 victory over Ohio State in the Final Four proved that. The game started out all too familiar as Kansas trailed 26-13 with six minutes left in the first half. The Jayhawks had gotten into dogfights with every team during their tournament run, and the Buckeyes were no exception. Wild shooting, turnovers, and missed opportunities led to a large Kansas deficit highlighted most by a Jeff Withey miscue late in the first. With… Continue reading →