Fieldhouse cheers leaves ears humming

Monday, March 5, 2007

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Kansas Basketball vs. Texas

› The Jayhawks converted just 54 percent of their free throws, a number that dipped even lower in the second half. Junior center Sasha Kaun made all three of his attempts, though. “When Sasha is your best free-throw shooter, that’s a concern,” coach Bill Self said.

› I think that comparing Texas forward Kevin Durant to Jayhawk great Danny Manning is pretty accurate. Durant definitely has the ability to take his team deep into the NCAA tournament. I see a huge upside for him in the NBA, too. He’s the kind of player that will score 20 points on his first night and continue to contribute for several years.

› The Big 12 has three teams that are legit title contenders — Kansas, Texas and Texas A&M — and nine teams that are bringing the conference down. The conference is like feudal Europe this year: there’s no middle class. Still, look for a fourth team to get a nod to the NCAA tournament depending on who plays well in Oklahoma City next weekend.

› The noise level inside Allen Fieldhouse was certainly the loudest I’ve ever been a part of, with the Georgia Tech game coming in a very close second. The students are always great, but when the alumni start yelling it becomes even more intimidating. My ears are still buzzing.

› It wasn’t just Senior Day for the band and team managers; it was also my last game at Allen Fieldhouse. From the e-mails I get to the people who stop me on campus, it still amazes me just how passionate this campus is about its basketball team. Thanks for letting me be your eyes and ears courtside this season.

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