Archive for Saturday, March 24, 2007
What about next season?
Wright still plans to return; others put off decision
March 24, 2007
Advertisement
San Jose, Calif. — Kansas University's five starters each sat at a table in their own personal interview rooms, holding court with reporters for 30 minutes apiece Friday afternoon in HP Pavilion.
Three of the Jayhawks' five underclassmen faced questions about their futures.
That is ... will they stay in school or head to the NBA after this season?
"I made my decision before the year. It hasn't changed. I'm coming back (to KU)," said sophomore Julian Wright, who has been projected as a top-five pick by some experts in mock drafts.
Sophomore Brandon Rush, who considered leaving after his freshman year, stated: "After the season, I'll sit down and talk to my family, coach, see what he (coach Bill Self) is saying, what they all think."
Asked what the "magic number" would be for him to enter the draft, Rush said: "Top 20, but I'm not thinking about that now."
Sophomore Mario Chalmers, whose name has cropped up as a possible first-rounder, said: "I'm not thinking about the draft now. My focus is on getting a national championship, bringing a national championship to Kansas."
Freshman Darrell Arthur, who may have gone straight to the NBA out of high school had the new age rule not been implemented, was asked about his future in the locker room.
"I haven't thought about it. Whatever happens, happens," Arthur said, "but I'm pretty much coming back."
Audio Clips
2006-07 March 23 KU-UCLA hoops prev
- Brandon Rush addresses the crowd of media around him Friday in the HP Pavilion
- Darrell Arthur talks about avoiding distraction in his first Elite Eight
- Mario Chalmers talks about the potential pace of Saturday's game
- UCLA's Arron Afflalo talks about his matchup with Brandon Rush
- UCLA's Darren Collison talks about matching up with KU's guards
- UCLA's Luc Richard Mbah a Moute talks about the desire to reach back-to-back Final Fours
NCAA Tournament
- Brink of history (03-24-07)
- UCLA's Collison connected to KU (03-24-07)
- Keegan: Rush vs. Afflalo a treat (03-24-07)
- Mayer: KU title in 2007 would be a fitting tribute (03-24-07)
- 'Wild' Wright key tonight (03-24-07)
- What about next season? (03-24-07)
- Ryan Wood's UCLA notebook (03-24-07)
- Gary Bedore's KU basketball notebook (03-24-07)
- Coast to coast (03-24-07)
- 'Blinky' Jayhawk pins sell like hot cakes (03-24-07)
- Lawrencians find ways to celebrate in town (03-24-07)
- Trip to Final Four would be first for Coach Self (03-23-07)
- KU and UCLA prepare for big day (03-23-07)
- The 'Madness' continues to escalate (03-23-07)
- Both Lawrence and KU police will have extra officers on duty (03-23-07)
- KU set to 'Bear' down against the Bruins of UCLA (03-23-07)
- Fill out your own NCAA Tournament bracket »
- Share your videos and photos »
- Complete NCAA Tournament coverage »
- 50th Anniversary of 1957 Championship »
Top ads RSS
- ECKAN is now hiring for the following positions: Case Managers ...
- Electrician Experienced, licensed Electrician needed. Need to be motivated & ...
- Apartment Maintenance Leading Regional Management Company Seeking full time hourly, ...
- Insurance Home Surveyor Perform field work & computer reporting for ...
- Wanted: Experienced home remodeled, Must have tools & transportation. Call ...
Marketplace
Arts & Entertainment · Bars · Theatres · Restaurants · Coffeehouses · Libraries · Antiques · Services
- Blog: Sarah Palin: With Interest July 4, 2009 · 109 comments
- Palin to resign as Alaska governor July 3, 2009 · 128 comments
- Increased government control poses threat to America July 4, 2009 · 48 comments
- Franken attorneys sway election July 3, 2009 · 69 comments
- New law: Left lane only for passing July 2, 2009 · 193 comments
- Poll: Do you consider yourself to be patriotic? July 4, 2009 · 26 comments
- School district needs to cut $500K more July 3, 2009 · 29 comments
- Social networking sites changing the way people learn about health April 16, 2009 · 2 comments
- Blog: Your Favorite Patriotic Song - Songs That Make You Salute! July 2, 2009 · 112 comments
- On the street: What does ‘patriot’ mean? July 4, 2009 · 18 comments
- Increased government control poses threat to America July 4, 2009
- Kansas football rookies adjusting July 4, 2009
- Facts about the Fourth July 4, 2009
- Coalition to gather input on aging issues July 4, 2009
- School district needs to cut $500K more July 3, 2009
- Housewares with presidential images put historical spin on collecting November 5, 2006
- 6News video: SLT opponents gather for forum June 15, 2008
- Sunflowers blooming in local fields August 25, 2008
- Sunflower farm shows off state icon August 18, 2007
- New law: Left lane only for passing July 2, 2009
Post a comment
Requires free LJWorld.com registration. Register or log in below.
Read our full policy. Also, read about banned accounts and harassing comments.
Post a blog entry
You have to be logged in to blog on LJWorld.com. Please log in or sign up.
Learn more about blogging on LJWorld.com.