The University of Kansas men’s basketball is a tradition in itself.

And with any long-standing tradition, there are always highlights that will stick more than others.

There are many highlights that one could reference in regard to Kansas basketball history: Anything from Naismith inventing the game to winning the national title in 1988 to being the best and winningest team during the ‘90s, with teams like the ’96-’97 squad that featured stars such as Jacque Vaughn, Scott Pollard, Greg Ostertag, Raef LaFrentz and Paul Pierce, among others.

Of the many moments in Jayhawk basketball history, Olathe freshman Jeff Brown picked ’96-’97 team lead by Pierce.

“I was in second grade, and I went to the 22nd game of the season. That was my first game as a fan,” Brown said. “It was a great year for seniors. It was an unforgettable year.”

The team went 32-1 that year and was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the Associated Press Poll.

Even though the closest followers of the team could tell you many statistics and details, there are also those who enjoy different aspects of Kansas basketball. Senior Lauren Gunn has always enjoyed the atmosphere, as well as the more simple things about the game.

“I just like going to the games and getting free tickets from my boss,” he said.

Similarly, sophomore Ryan Jones also enjoyed the more sentimental side of his experience with KU basketball.

“I won a piece of the court that was signed. I was working at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. It was kind of random,” he said.

Fans can cite many moments in the first 110 years of Jayhawk basketball as their favorite.

While most may disagree as to what their particular favorite moment is, one thing certain is that many more are to come.