KU basketball players play host to 400 youths at clinic
Kansas University men’s basketball players held their annual youth clinic Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.
“It’s mostly for them. They watch us on TV a lot. They don’t really get to see us up close and personal,” KU senior Keith Langford said of the 400 youths. “It’s an opportunity for them to really see some of the guys they look up to.”
Bill Self greets campers before the clinic begins Wednesday.
Freshman Sasha Kaun said: “It was great working with little kids, having fun, sharing some knowledge with them. It was great giving them a chance to be around us.”
KU coach Bill Self said the clinic, which included basic instruction and an autograph session, was fun for the Jayhawks.
“Our players certainly have personality. The guys that enjoy it the most are the older guys that have been doing it two to three years,” Self said. “I think they feel good about themselves when they do something like this.”
Kansas University assistant coach Danny Manning demonstrates the proper technique for shooting. The KU men's basketball team held its annual holiday clinic for youths Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.
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