WRITER: Zac Boyer

Kansas' Sevion Morrison ready to make an impact following transfer

Sevion Morrison was never overwhelmed during his first few weeks at Kansas. Morrison, a running back who will be a redshirt sophomore in the fall, decided to transfer from Nebraska in November. He chose Kansas a month later, and once he began taking classes in mid-January, he felt welcomed by his new teammates and community. "I'm really enjoying it," Morrison said. "I can say that like, ever since we got here, ...

Prep Notebook: LHS swimmers honor seniors with big night

Lawrence High senior Carmen Braden claimed four first-place finishes and classmate Ali Jones had three in their last home meet as the Lions’ girls swimming team defeated Washburn Rural, Leavenworth and Topeka West in the Lawrence High Quadrangular on Tuesday. Braden finished first in the 50-yard freestyle in 26.46 seconds and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:32.53. She joined Ali Jones, junior Abi Jones and junior ...

Kansas' Brandon Schneider: Aniya Thomas transferring to boost her coaching career

Kansas women's basketball coach Brandon Schneider said Wednesday that guard Aniya Thomas' decision to transfer was made with a potential career in coaching in mind. Thomas, who was a senior last season, entered the transfer portal on March 29 and will use the fifth year of eligibility granted to her by the NCAA at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to play one more year. She played a large role in the ...

Kansas women's basketball team adds Tulsa's Wyvette Mayberry via transfer

Wyvette Mayberry was speaking with Holly Kersgieter during her recruiting visit to Kansas over the weekend when their conversation suddenly turned candid. Mayberry had played in youth basketball leagues with Kersgieter, the Jayhawks' leading scorer last season, and they were discussing how Mayberry would fit in an offense that likes to increase the tempo, attack in transition and play sound defense. "Just ...

Lawrence Arnold, one of Kansas' top returning WRs, plans to transfer

Wide receiver Lawrence Arnold, who was expected to be one of the Kansas football team's top targets next season, wrote on his Twitter account on Tuesday evening that he intends to transfer. Arnold, who will be a redshirt sophomore in the fall, started nine games last season. He tied for second on the team with 27 catches, matched a team high with three touchdown receptions and was fourth with 316 receiving ...

Kansas baseball celebrates Negro Leagues, defeats Texas Southern in Buck O'Neil Classic

Kansas City, Kan. — Tavian Josenberger has visited the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum before, but wearing a uniform reminiscent of one worn by the Kansas City Monarchs on Tuesday — and with No. 22 on the back — resonated with him in a different way. "It just means that much more," Josenberger said. "Getting to understand what these jerseys represented is really special for us, getting to wear them ...