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Kansas Jayhaws Lose 3rd Consecutive Game Against Unranked Opponent click to read more

bleacherreport.com - College basketball is known for unpredictable outcomes,

Withey gets second triple-double in Kansas history in win click to read more

cbssports.com - Jeff Withey had 16 points, 12 rebounds and a school-record 12 blocks for only the second official
Kansas Basketball: What's Gone Wrong for Jayhawks during 2-Game Skid click to read more
bleacherreport.com - Bill Self made headlines while criticizing last year's team following a baffling loss to the might Horned Frogs,
@KUBasketballteam nice opening game guys.  All we have heard about is Andrew Wiggins who did look awesome, but there were a bunch of other new guys like Tarik Black, Joel, Embiid, Frank Mason, Brannen Greene, and Wayne Selden Jr. who looked great.  Perry was scoring baskets like usual.  Pumped for this year!

Bill Self earns 500th career win as Kansas rallies to top Iowa St. in OT click to read more

espn.com - Kansas coach Bill Self has 500 wins because Elijah Johnson "blacked out."

Baylor routs KU; Jayhawks earn share of Big 12 title click to read more

cbssports.com - Kansas had a share of its ninth Big 12 regular-season title in a row even before Ben McLemore scored a

Naadir Tharpe, Kansas escape at Oklahoma State after 2 overtimes click to read more

espn.com - After he'd missed time and time again all night long,

How the Kansas Jayhawks Will Replace Their Starting Five Next Season click to read more

rantsports.com - In the one-and-done era of college basketball,

Ben McLemore scores 30 as Kansas blows out rival K-State click to read more 

espn.com - Ben McLemore scored 30 points on his 2oth birthday,

Instant Reaction: McLemore Scores 36 In Easy Win For Kansas click to read more

throughthephog.com - On Saturday afternoon in Lawrence,

Kansas Basketball: Keys To Victory For Jayhawks Vs Michigan click to read more

throughthephog.com - On Friday,
@BenMcLemore Happy late birthday and congratulations on moving to the projected No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.  Continue having huge games that help the Jayhawks win, and it will stay that way. Keep your foot on the pedal  #dontletup 

Kansas Basketball: What Jayhawks Need to Do to Reach Elite Eight click to read more

bleacherreport.com - Kansas basketball finds itself in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament against Michigan,

Wiggins wait was worth it for Kansas click to read more

espn.com - According to its website,

Kansas vs Western Kentucky: Twitter Reaction, Postgame Recap and Analysis click to read more

bleacherreport.com - Kansas Jayhawks fans can all breathe a sigh of relief.

Trey Burke's late 3 forces overtime as Michigan knocks off Kansas click to read more

espn.com - Trey Burke never doubted he could lead Michigan to its deepest NCAA tournament run since

Kansas Jayhawks Earn #1 Seed; Play In Kansas City click to read more

kckingdom.com - Despite a brutal 3-game losing streak in February that included a loss to an

Jayhawks blow out Texas click to read more

cbssports.com - It couldn't have been a more festive night at Allen Fieldhouse.
@elijahjohnson15 Way to do work.  8 points in the last minute and 39 for the game.  Time for the NBA to get ready.  Don't let the critics keep you down.  Keep rolling #showtheworldhowgoodyouare

Instant Reaction: Jayhawks Whip TCU, 74-48 click to read more

throughthephog.com - On Saturday afternoon, the ninth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks extracted some revenge in

NCAA Tournament 2013: Kansas Jayhawks Heading Back to the Sweet 16 click to read more

rockchalktalk.com - When the brackets were set a second round matchup between Kansas and North Carolina was the first thing noticed by

Kansas clocks K-State to win ninth Big 12 championship click to read more

espn.com - One by one,

Kansas Basketball: Jayhawks to Retire Mario Chalmers' Jersey click to read more

bleacherreport.com - A glance across the rafters at Allen Fieldhouse reveals five national championship banners and
@Jayhawks huge against Duke!  Way to hang in there and finish strong.  Keep working hard and you guys can do great things!

No. 4 Kansas blows out Baylor for 14th straight win click to read more

cbssports.com - Ben McLemore scored 17 points before 

No. 6 Kansas vs Texas Tech final score: Jayhawks win, 60-46 click to read more

sbnation.com - Coming off an emotional win over Iowa State, 

Jayhawks take home the CBE Hall of Fame Classic Championship against Saint Louis by kansascitysportsfan.com

Coming off a blowout win against Washington State the Jayhawks were looking to repeat that performance.  Their opponent, Saint Louis, had a similar story the night before beating Texas A&M 70-49. 

Right off the tip Ben McLemore dunked on an assist from Elijah Johnson.  The freshman had looked like he would go off the night before scoring ten points in the first ten minutes, but ended up scoring eleven points for the game.  

Releford hit a three pointer four minutes in.  Moments later he hit another three.  Leading all scorers with seventeen last night, Releford wanted to play well in his hometown.  Again,  another three. Seven minutes into the game and KU had picked up right where they had left off leading Saint Louis 14-4. 

After beating A&M by twenty-one no one would be taking Saint Louis lightly including the Jayhawks.  With ten minutes left in the half Releford hit another three.  He now had seventeen points in the first half leading the Hawks to a 28-14 lead.  The Jayhawks were in control.
 

At halftime the Jayhawks were on top 39-25.  The story of the night was Travis Releford who had twenty-one points in the first half.  The Kansas City native couldn’t miss.  He was the only one.  At halftime KU was shooting forty-two percent from the floor and Saint Louis was worse at twenty-six percent from the field.

To start the second half McCall knocked down a three for Saint Louis to put them down by eleven.   Naadir Tharpe hit a three with fifteen minutes to put the Jayhawks up by sixteen,  but Saint Louis would come back to score followed by a three from Jake Barnett.  They had cut the lead to eleven. 

Elijah Johnson scored to put the Hawks up by eighteen with ten minutes to play.  Even though everyone expected a competitive game it looked like KU was too much for Saint Louis.  Up to this point the Billikens were just twelve for thirty-seven from the floor and unable to get into rhythm on offense.  Bill Self’s patented lockdown D was working. 

Cody Ellis got hot knocking down a few shots seven minutes to go to get Saint Louis within ten of KU.  The Billikens were getting back in the game, but they were running out of time.  Releford had a huge dunk with five minutes to go getting the lead back to fourteen.  Jeff Withey proved to be too much for Saint Louis to handle late scoring multiple times in the final five minutes.

When the final buzzer sounded the Kansas Jayhawks had defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 73-59.  Withey tied his career high with twenty-five points and Releford helped out with twenty-three.  The Jayhawks had two solid outings in Kansas City and showed much improvement in their play.  They look to keep the momentum going next Monday against the San Jose State Spartans.


Thomas Robinson: Talent chiseled by hard knocks click to read more

kansascity.com -By now, Thomas Robinson knows that personal tragedy has come to define him.  No matter how many dunks or rebounds or blocked shots he tallies, he is that rare star for whom "basketball player" is only part of his identity.

Ben McLemore key as No. 9 Kansas rolls Colorado click to read more

espn.com - Ben McLemore is already accustomed to being on the finishing end of alley-oop dunks.

Kansas Jayhawks Well Represented In The 2012 NBA Finals click to read more

sbnation.com - When this years NBA season draws to a close the Kansas basketball program will have another

Oklahoma State snaps No. 2 Kansas' 33-game home winning streak click to read more

espn.com - Markel Brown scored 28 points, 

No. 9 Kansas blasts Belmont to extend home win streak click to read more

cbssports.com - Ben McLemore and Travis Releford scored 17 points each, 

Career night for Ben McLemore includes biggest shot of Kansas' season so far click to read more

yahoo.com - Earlier this season Kansas coach Bill Self said Ben McLemore makes plays he can't coach.

Kansas vs. Temple recap: Jayhawks sneak past Owls, 69-62 click to read more

sbnation.com - The No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks  defeated the Temple Owls, 69-62, on Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse in

Iowa State blasts Kansas 51-23 click to read more

yahoo.com - Sam Richardson, who had not even attempted a pass all year, threw for 250 yards and

Rice beats KU 25-24 on last-second field goal click to read more

kansascity.com - All week long, they talked about the improvements.  The passing game could be more

Kevin Haskin: Win in Weis' debut a start for KU click to read more

cjonline.com - A record-setting rush did not set the tone Saturday in Memorial Stadium.

Kansas Football Has "Long Way To Go" After Northern Illinois Loss click to read more

sbnation.com - The Kansas Jayhawks fell to 1-3 on the season following their loss against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Huskie Stadium.

Texas vs. Kansas 2012: Moral victory for the Jayhawks click to read more

sbnation.com - The Kansas Jayhawks nearly came away with a shocking upset at home Saturday afternoon,

Kansas Football Loses Sixth Straight Conference Game in 2012 click to read more

kansan.com - It would be one thing if Kansas lost a well-fought game, or if the Jayhawks had simply been overpowered.

NBA draft could be turning point on rough road for Thomas Robinson click to read more

latimes.com - Kansas' Thomas Robinson could be the No. 2 pick in Thursday's draft.  After the nightmare of losing his mother and two grandparents in a 

Jones throws 3 TDs,  No. 10 Oklahoma clobbers Kansas click to read more

cbssports.com - Over the past year, Roy Finch has seen his chances to make an impact for No. 10 Oklahoma shrink to almost none.

Kings take Thomas Robinson 5th overall click to read more

si.com - Thomas Robinson embraced his 9-year-old sister and broke down as soon as Commissioner David Stern announced the Sacremento Kings

2012 College Football Season Preview: Kansas Jayhawks click to read more

opposingviews.com - Stat to Cheer: Ron Doherty was third in the league with 42.78 yards per punt

Jayhawks Win Ugly In Final Tune Up click to read more

scout.com - The beauty of early season basketball games is that they can provide a number of

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Trevor Releford verbally commits to transferring from Alabama to Kansas on Bourbon Street during the Final Four.

Brooklyn Nets see promise in once-maligned N.J. product Tyshawn Taylor click to read more 

nydailynews.com - When Tyshawn Taylor was just a 19-year-old sophomore at Kansas, struggling through a transition, 

Can the Kansas Jayhawks Benefit from the Sanctions at Penn State? a Fan's Take click to read more

yahoo.com - Charlie Weis and the Kansas Jayhawks have to look towards the Penn State Nittany Lions as a possible place to gain new players to

Southeast Missouri State at Kansas click to read more

cbssports.com - Everybody seemed to be happy on the Kansas bench last season.

Kansas puts a scare into Oklahoma State click to read more

espn.com - Oklahoma State and Kansas had a little bit of everthing

Freshman Ellis shines for Kansas click to read more

foxsports.com - Perry Ellis led No. 7 Kansas in scoring Tuesday night. 

Kansas Jayhawks Basketball Recruiting: Frank Mason Commits click to read more

bustingbrackets.com - The Kansas Jayhawks have landed three-star Virginia point guard Frank Mason,

Kansas re-signs Bill Self through '22 click to read more

espn.com - Bill Self could be roaming the sideline at Allen Fieldhouse well into next decade.

NBA Draft 2012 Results: Thomas Robinson Will Be Draft's Biggest Difference Maker click to read more

bleacherreport.com - Several teams made moves that should significantly improve their rosters headed into the 2012 NBA season.
@KUJayhawks nice win against UTEP.  It wasn't pretty, but glad we were able to get a w shortly after the Villanova game.  NBADraft.net has Wiggins, Emiid, Selden, and Ellis in the top 15 picks of next year's NBA draft.  If those guys live up to the expectation KU is going to do great

No. 9 Kansas vs. Richmond final score: Jayhawks stomp Spiders, 87-59 click to read more

sbnation.com - Four players scored in double figures for the No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks, as they jumped

No. 5 Kansas loses second straight game in TCU's shocker click to read more

espn.com - TCU made its first Big 12 victory a memorable one,

Jamari Traylor finds a home at KU click to read more

espn.com - The window in the back that was always open wouldn't budge, and the key no  longer worked in the front door.

Kansas vs Texas: Twitter Reaction, Postgame Recap and Analysis click to read more

bleacherreport.com - After trailing by as many as 11 and struggling to find a rhythm all afternoon against the Texas Longhorns,
Kelly Oubre commits to Kansas click to read more
espn.com - Kansas landed its first committment in the Class of 2014 when Kelly Oubre,

No. 3 Kansas vs Oklahoma final score: Jayhawks win 17th straight, 67-54 click to read more

sbnation.com - The No. 3 Jayhawks led for for all but two minutes of play as they defeated the Oklahoma Sooners,

Releford leads No. 6 Kansas past American, 89-57 click to read more

sacbee.com - Travis Releford scored 19 points and No. 6 Kansas hit a scorching 13 of its first 18 3-point attempts, 

Rapid Reaction: Michigan St. 67, Kansas 64 click to read more

espn.com - Quick thoughts from Michigan State's 67-64 win over Kansas in the first game of the Champions classic.

West Virginia wins, keep KU winless in Big 12 click to read more

espn.com - There won't be many highlights when Kansas looks back on Year 1 of the Charlie Weis Era.

No. 3 Kansas vs. No 11 Kansas State final: Jayhawks win 59-55 click to read more

sbnation.com - No. 11 Kansas State succeeded in making its game against No. 3 Kansas a grueling,

No. 10 Kansas upends Oregon St. click to read more

cbssports.com - When one team shoots 60 percent and holds its opponent to 40 percent,
@KUBasketball nice win against Towson.  There is talent all around and you guys can win the National Championship.  Keep working hard and stay focused! #rockchalk
@Jayhawks congratulations to the Jayhawks for winning the Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State.  What a game.  Good job on D Releford, holding McGruder to 2 points in the first half.  Also, solid work offensively, leading Kansas with 12 points.  You proved to the world you could play in the NBA tonight.  Playing like “junk yard dogs” is what it took.  @Wildcats keep your heads up.  You guys can beat anyone in the country, and have shown through the first half of the season that you have the ability to make deep run in the NCAA tournament.  #traditionsnevergetold

No. 2 Kansas beats W. Va., runs win streak to 18 click to read more

cbssports.com - Travis Releford and Jeff Withey both scored 15 points and No. 2 Kansas nearly 

Kansas turns away Mocs' upset bid click to read more

cbssports.com - Bill Self dared Ben McLemore to be more aggressive Thursday night.