Kansas prepare to up the ante in CBE Classic

Friday, Nov. 21, 2008

The men’s basketball team plays Washington on Nov. 24.

Collins takes his place as a leader on the court

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

After brushes with injury, readiness and the law, the junior guard is ready to be an example for his teammates.

Kansas basketball shuts down Florida Gulf Coast offense

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles made only 13 of 55 shots from the field in Kansas’ 85-45 victory against the team.

Top recruit will not attend Kansas

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008

Xavier Henry made his commitment to Memphis today.

Markieff loses pre-game jitters, posts record rebounds

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008

The freshman forward grabbed more rebounds in his first game than any other Jayhawk in history.

Jayhawks owe their victory to Aldrich

Monday, Nov. 17, 2008

When the Kangaroos encroached on Kansas, the sophomore center was there to hold everyone together.

Morning Brew: ESPN’s Chad Ford is a die-hard Jayhawks fan

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

The longtime Kansas enthusiast has picked KU to win the national championship for years — until last year, when he picked UCLA — oops.

Collins' civil suit charges dismissed

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

Native Kansans Reed and Morningstar will start for KU basketball

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

The two sophomore guards earned their spots in the rotation after strong showings in two exhibition games.

Podcast: The Jay Report

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

The first episode of a men's basketball podcast on Kansan.com.

Collins cleared in civil case

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

The charges against Sherron Collins were dropped today.

Robinson signs on to play for Jayhawks

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

Washington, D.C. product joins standout Elijah Johnson in Kansas’ incoming class

Great defense expected from youngsters

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

Self wants his team to be one of the best on the defensive side of the ball

The perfect swarm

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008

Kansas’ bulldozes Emporia State 103-58 with an explosive offensive performance Tuesday night.

Thomas was recruited to rebound, but thinks he’s capable of more

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008

Coach Bill Self recruited freshman forward Quintrell Thomas to dominate under the boards, which he demonstrated against Washburn. Thomas said he’s confident he’ll be able to contribute much more.

Self predicts foul trouble, Marcus proves him right

Monday, Nov. 10, 2008

Coach Self plans to work on the teams’ foul problems before the next exhibition game Tuesday.

High expectations for KU alumni in the pros

Friday, Nov. 7, 2008

All eyes, especially Cole Aldrich’s, are on NBA rookies Brandon Rush, Mario Chalmers, Darrell Arthur, and Darnell Jackson

‘Super sophomore’ shines in first start

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Morningstar takes advantage of redshirt season to gain valuable experience

Jayhawks drive to victory after slow start

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Tyrel Reed knocks down five three-pointers to kick-start the Kansas attack

Self announces lineup for season opener

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Returning players get the start in tonight’s matchup against Washburn.

KU Basketball Game Day: Nov. 4, 2008

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Injury further depletes KU’s roster

Monday, Nov. 3, 2008

The Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year won’t play in Tuesday’s exhibition game against Washburn.

Podcast: The Hot Route

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008

All the information you need for this weekend's Big 12 action.

Coaches react to three-point line shift

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008

Self expects to see more teams make bad shots; Texas coach Rick Barnes says his team is taking it in stride.

Freshman chosen as basketball team’s walk-on

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008

The Hays player practiced with Witherspoon, Simien and Hawkins to prepare for tryouts

Self relishes post-championship experience, season

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008

Veteran players say Self is prepared to coach a basketball team with seven newcomers and a lot to learn.

Oklahoma forward wants a championship ring of his own

Monday, Oct. 27, 2008

Sophomore Blake Griffin spoke to Kansas’ Cole Aldrich at Big 12 Media Day and admired Aldrich’s ring — and expressed that this season, Griffin would work for one of his own.

Morning Brew: Future pros made the difference last year in Manhattan

Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

Michael Beasley and Bill Walker were the key to K-State beating Kansas last year; don’t look for it to happen again.

A cross-conference uplift

Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

Coaches at Big 12 Media Day say that Kansas’ championship victory put an end to doubts about their conference’s competitiveness

Taylor broke out in exhibition game this summer

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008

Freshman guard Tyshawn Taylor likes to reflect on the night he scored 47 points in Kansas City three months ago.

Jayhawks attempting to make rebuilding a smooth process

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008

After losing eight key players from last year’s team, Kansas looks to move forward.

How to tell the Morris twins apart

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008

Kansas fans, students and even basketball players have trouble distinguishing Marcus from Markieff Morris. The Morris twins, who call themselves the “Twin Towers,” said the secret to telling them apart was their sideburns.

Late Night unveils new players and National Championship banner

Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

Late Night in the Phog sold out all 16,300 seats and featured this year’s freshmen players.

Late Night persuades player to commit to team

Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

Jayhawks to tip off against Jayhawks

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008

Fans will finally get a glimpse of what the 2008-2009 basketball team has to offer. Late Night in the Phog will kick off at 6:30 pm.

Thomas Robinson, five-star power forward, orally commits to KU

Monday, Oct. 13, 2008

The first commitment after a campus visit might lead to more as the No. 1 and No. 3 rivals.com ranked players come to the Phog for Late Night.

Robinson orally commits to Kansas

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Bill Self landed his first oral commitment for the class of 2009.

Morning Brew: Meier helps Kansas, just not as QB

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Team would not be nearly as good without Meier as a top receiving threat and backup quarterback.

Podcast: The Hot Route

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008

The Hot Route has all the information you need to get ready for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Kansas tied for third in preseason poll

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

Big 12 basketball coaches predict Oklahoma will win conference championship.

Keefer: Sharp proves doubters wrong

Monday, Oct. 6, 2008

With his game-saving performance at Iowa State on Saturday, Jake Sharp silences his critics with his powerhouse play.

Podcast: The Hot Route

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008

The Hot Route breaks down Kansas' thrilling 35-33 victory over Iowa State.

Morning Brew: Tryout opportunities aplenty

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

The Kansas basketball team and the Arena Football League's Kansas City Brigade will hold open tryouts soon.

Harris goes from small-town player to Kansas leader

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

Sophomore cornerback Chris Harris has become a leader to Kansas’ trio of freshmen cornerbacks. Harris hopes to lead Kansas to a victory against Iowa State tomorrow.

Podcast: The Hot Route

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Predictions for Kansas' game at Iowa State this weekend.

Jayhawks begin Bill’s boot camp

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

The Jayhawks will begin boot camp: a two-week series of practices that emphasize heavy conditioning.

Morning Brew: Sorry champs, to the back of the line

Friday, Sept. 26, 2008

Former players, Brandon Rush and Mario Chalmers, were denied access to downtown club, Abe and Jake’s.

Podcast: The Hot Route

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

Kick back and enjoy the Hot Route to get you through this bye week bonanza.

‘Cream of the crop’ recruits visit Lawrence

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Three high school standouts watch ring ceremony this weekend.

Hinrich will return to Lawrence to retire jersey

Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

Whenever his schedule with the Chicago Bulls allows, expect No. 10 to return to the Fieldhouse for a ceremony.