“I think they have a better team than last year, so they should do as well or better. They have a tougher schedule though, so it should be an interesting season.”

— Will Poczekaj, Kansas University junior, Chicago

“I think they'll do as well, because the coaches know what to reinforce and what weaknesses to work on.”

— Meredith Burtker, KU freshman, Lawrence

“It's raised my expectations - definitely raised my hopes anyway. I think they'll be better, at least that's what I want to happen.”

— Ian McElwain, KU junior, Tulsa, Okla.

“Raised them. From watching Mangino last year, he did a really good job. And I've been reading about a new redshirt freshman they got from Pitt State who looks promising.”

— Joey Shrier, KU junior, Tulsa, Okla.