The Kansas University basketball family is so fortunate to have Danny Manning back on the Jayhawk bench.

In his current role as an assistant coach, Manning obviously spends a lot more time on the bench than he did during his playing career at KU. As part of the KU coaching team, he benefits the team not only as a teacher, but as a mentor and role model.

His induction over the weekend to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame was richly deserved. KU fans have seen a lot of good basketball players, but Manning was special. And, in the years since graduation he has shown himself to be a special person as well as a special player. Lawrence should be honored that the Mannings have chosen this as their home, to raise their children and be associated once again with Jayhawk basketball.

Congratulations, Danny. You make Lawrence and KU proud.