The Big 12’s Most Improved Player award has only been around for a handful of years, but Kansas coach Bill Self has already resigned himself to the fact that KJ Adams Jr. is unlikely to claim the honor for the second consecutive year. That was a notion he disagreed with following KU’s 86-67 victory over Texas on Saturday. “He was the most improved player in our league last year, and he could win it again ...
After a week off, the Kansas men’s basketball team returned with a purpose during its 86-67 win over Texas on Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks (21-6, 9-5 Big 12) remain undefeated at home this season. Despite being without Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas essentially controlled things from start to finish against a Texas (17-10, 6-8) team that had been playing much better recently. KU jumped out to an 8-2 ...
The more things change, the more they stay the same. No. 8 Kansas reminded us all of that fact with its 78-65 statement win over No. 4 Houston on Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse. What exactly did we learn from Saturday’s showdown? The Big 12 Conference will continue to run through Lawrence until further notice. On some level, we should have already known this. After all, the Jayhawks have clinched at least a ...
In 2024, players are more aware than ever before of what people are saying about them. That’s probably especially true for Kansas point guard Dajuan Harris Jr., who often posts highlights on his personal Instagram after each game. For Harris, the outside noise is usually about how he should be doing more. Many people want him to be more aggressive and look for his shot, which is something even his own ...
Kansas freshman guard Elmarko Jackson put the finishing touches on a 74-69 bounce-back victory over Cincinnati, converting on a pair of free throws with 10 seconds remaining after an intentional foul. But that’s not the only reason why those points proved to be significant. Jackson’s two freebies at the foul line served as the only two points scored by the Kansas bench on Monday night in Allen Fieldhouse. ...
It took all of four minutes and 26 seconds for Kansas head coach Bill Self to be pleased with his decision to start freshman Johnny Furphy during a 78-66 win over Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse. Following a transition layup by Furphy to give the Jayhawks an early 12-4 lead, KU’s newest starter was responsible for the biggest hustle play of the game. With the shot clock winding down, the ...