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Phillips: Title IX has gone too far

New NCAA rule may change practice strategies for women’s basketball

Coach Henrickson may have to say goodbye to the men she has recruited to practice with her team, and she isn’t happy about it. Losing the men takes away a vital practice component.

Basketball stars keep KU tenure short

NBA top prospects use KU as stepping-stone to pros

Former coach Roy Williams recruited players who were likely to stay four years, but coach Bill Self attracts top players who are ready to move to NBA after a couple years.

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Rush signs up for NBA

Guard follows suite of Wright, leaves KU for NBA

Rush met with Self to discuss the pros and cons of leaving the Jayhawks. With Rush deciding to leave, Self has limited options for final scholarship player.

Brandon Rush declares for NBA Draft

Sophomore guard will not hire an agent at this time

The sophomore guard will keep the door open for a return to Kansas by not hiring an agent, but coach BIll Self said that the team will move forward under the assumption that Rush will not return.

Rush still undecided about draft

Sophomore guard has until Sunday to declare

Brandon Rush will announce by the end of the week whether he will make himself eligible for the NBA draft. Even if Rush declares himself eligible, however, that doesn't guarantee he will join the NBA.

Still no word from Rush

Sophomore has until Sunday to declare for NBA Draft

Brandon Rush could withdraw his name from NBA Draft if he does declare. He already declared once for the draft out of high school.

Basketball players make plans for next year

Chalmers, Arthur, Collins will stay; Rush is unsure

Several Kansas players received attention from scouts this year, but Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur have decided to stay in school. Brandon Rush is still considering entering the NBA draft, but has until April 29 to make a decision.

Only one award given at annual banquet

Self decides to place focus on overall team success

In the only award given out at the annual basketball team banquet, Russell Robinson was given the "Mr. Jayhawk" award.

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Julian Wright will go to NBA

Sophomore forward says money not his motivation

After two years at Kansas, Wright decides it's time to go. He expects to be between the 10th or 15th pick in the NBA Draft.

Wright leaves for NBA

Sophomore star is leaving Kansas

UPDATE: Sophomore forward Julian Wright announced this afternoon that he will be entering the NBA Draft, ending his two-year career as a Jayhawk.

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