To the editor:

To Bill Self and his coaching staff and our beloved Jayhawk basketball team: It’s obvious that gratification envelops the team after a big win, but I just want all in the basketball program to know what it means to a fan.

I’m not someone who jumped on the bandwagon a few years ago. I became a lifelong KU fan after listening to games on the radio in the kitchen with my mom of the 1964-65 team that included the likes of Walt Wesley, Al Lopes, Del Lewis and Ron Franz.

I just want to thank all the coaches, staff and players for all their hard work. Included is practice, watching video, weight training workouts, travel and more, all the while keeping up on their college school work.

As fans all we have to do is maybe take a seat in Allen Fieldhouse or find a television screen for viewing.

The bottom line is the fans get to revel in the thrills of the season with not that much investment, only the love of Kansas basketball.

In a season of giving thanks this is just a huge thank you all for that hard work and determination. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and many more victories.