Sports Brief: January 31, 2007

By By Michael Phillips (Contact)

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Rush named to midseason Wooden All-America team

Sophomore guard Brandon Rush was named to the Wooden Award Midseason All-America Team Tuesday.

BRANDON RUSH

The list includes the 30 players, considered to be the best at this point in the season, by the Wooden Award Committee.

At the end of the regular season, the list will be narrowed to 10. After the postseason tournaments, one player will be given the John R. Wooden Award, presented to the best player in college basketball.

Rush had been named to the watch list before the season began. He was named among the five best players in the country to start the season by the Associated Press. Rush shared preseason Big 12 Player of the Year honors with teammate Julian Wright.

He has averaged 14.3 points and six rebounds per game for the Jayhawks, numbers that have both increased since the start of conference play.

Other Big 12 players on the list include Mario Boggan of Oklahoma State, Kevin Durant of Texas, Jarrius Jackson of Texas Tech and Acie Law of Texas A&M.;

Law and Rush will face off Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse.

— Michael Phillips

Rush's list of honors grows

Noted for his play-making ability at crucial points in games, Brandon Rush ...

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Jayhawks need overtime to defeat Cyclones in ...

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Marcus Morris added to another trophy list

Marcus Morris' addition to trophy finalist list makes third this year.

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Jayhawks dominate Wildcats, 73-46

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Profiling the legends: Rush and Chalmers

Brandon Rush and Mario return to Allen Fieldhouse next weekend for Legends ...

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McCray a preseason candidate for award

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Rush's ACL surgery deemed a success

Junior Brandon Rush underwent surgery for a torn ACL, and could be ...

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Men’s Basketball Notes: Jan. 26

Here’s a recap of Saturday’s men’s basketball game

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Aldrich, Collins, Henry earn recognitions

The John R. Wooden Award Committee cut to 31 candidates and Kansas ...

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Jayhawks destroy Cowboys 87-57

With Big 12 conference play underway, it was time for Brandon Rush ...

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Simien named All-American

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Collins wins Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award

The award goes to seniors 6-foot and shorter who excel in academics ...

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Rush has torn ACL

An injury to Rush's right knee will keep him out for at ...

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Robinson named to Wooden watch list

Thomas Robinson joins three other big 12 players to compete for the ...

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Jayhawks to play for Big 12 title ...

With the potential for a three-way tie for the conference title, the ...

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Rush earns All Big 12 First Team ...

Collins wins Sixth Man of the Year; Chalmers, Robinson named to Big ...

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Flew the Coop: Jayhawks in the NBA

A weekly look at your former Jayhawks who are making a name ...

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Gordon garners accolades, awards

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Still no word from Rush

Brandon Rush could withdraw his name from NBA Draft if he does ...

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Rush still undecided on where he'll play

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Rush declared eligible

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Rush still undecided about draft

Brandon Rush will announce by the end of the week whether he ...

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Free throws, rebounds key to victories

As Mach Madness approaches; Coach Self takes steps to fix problems that ...

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Sayers recognized for lifetime achievement

Lew Perkins and Brandon Rush also received awards from the Kansas City ...

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Jayhawks find new venue for opening games

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Marcus Morris on national list

Morris landed a spot on the John R. Wooden preseason watch list.

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Basketball notes: October 10, 2007

Basketball notes for October 10<2007.

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Six Jayhawks receive postseason awards

Brandon Rush and Julian Wright made the All-Big 12 first team with ...

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Julian Wright will go to NBA

After two years at Kansas, Wright decides it's time to go. He ...

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Sarraf: Rush should stay in draft

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Brandon Rush declares for NBA Draft

The sophomore guard will keep the door open for a return to ...

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Rush rises after Self's plea

After being named the Big 12 Tournament Most Valuable Player, Brandon Rush ...

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Cornish a surprise for football offense

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Football Notes: November 16, 2007

Here's what's happening in Kansas football for November 16, 2007

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Jayhawks lose two All-Americans, assistant coach

Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins are headed for the NFL Draft, and ...

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Women's Big 12 dominates in basketball

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The All-American Kansan

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Brandon Rush knows defense

If your looking for point totals to demonstrate Brandon Rush's value, look ...

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Baseball team needs big hitters to step ...

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Top players making move to pro ranks

Repeating the type of success Kansas enjoyed this season was always going ...

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