Students anticipate homecoming tournament
Kansas receiver to switch sports, play in annual competition
The Homecoming 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament begins today at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center. The tournament, which features 30 teams this year, allows all students to participate with its three separate pools: male, female and co-ed.
Monday, October 29th, 2007
One of the most appealing aspects of the University of Kansas is its basketball program. Kansas basketball attracts students, alumni, and people from all over the country. During the week of homecoming, however, all students can take a winning shot of their own.
The Homecoming 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will begin today at 4 p.m. in the Student Recreation and Fitness Center. Teams must have at least five players and will play in one of three pools: male, female and co-ed. Greek Life and Student Life are the two organizations to which points will be given.
Meghan Easter, co-director of the 2007 Homecoming Week, says the committee expects 30 teams this year, an increase from the 22 teams that participated in 2006.
“We are promoting the event in the dining halls on campus with flyers, our Web site, and our informational meetings,” Easter said.
The semi-finals and finals will take place tomorrow at 4 p.m. Brian Teefy, daily events co-chair says the 2007 homecoming points system has changed since last year’s events.
“This year, first place winners in each of the three pools will receive 75 points; second place, 50; third, 25, and teams that do not place will earn 15 for participation,” Teefy said.
Even those students who are not basketball fanatics eagerly anticipate the tournament each year.
Xavier Rambo, Dallas, Texas, sophomore, plays wide receiver for the University’s football team, but will switch roles for the homecoming tournament.
“(Basketball) is something I do to stay in shape,” Rambo said. “I would rather play than watch.”
The tournament allows students to participate in a popular college tradition. Athletes are not the only people who can play Kansas sports.
—Edited by Chris Beattie
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