WRITER: Matt Tait

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and several Jayhawks OK with added pressure of high ranking and preseason pick

Just because he’s been in this position before, don’t think for a second that Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is not flattered by the fact that his team was picked as the preseason favorite in the Big 12 Conference. But do understand that Self, who is set to begin his 19th season at KU, has seen enough to know that what happens in October has very little bearing on how things play out in February and ...

Jayhawks nearing closed-door scrimmage at Tulsa on Saturday

When the ball goes up for the opening tip at Saturday’s closed-door scrimmage between third-ranked Kansas and Tulsa, the environment figures to be far different than what most of the Jayhawks have experienced in the past. Even last year, when COVID, impacted attendance numbers across the country, the Jayhawks played most of their 30 games in front of at least some fans and with a little energy in the ...

KU guard Remy Martin receives new car as part of NIL deal with local dealership

If there ever was any question that Kansas basketball players were going to get big dollars or big merchandise as part of college athletics’ new name, image and likeness rules, put that question to rest. Remy Martin, KU’s transfer point guard from Arizona State, became the first KU basketball player to land a significant deal under a partnership led by a pair of former KU athletes who hope to be awarding ...

Senior wideout Baylor Bowen soaking up experience of following in family footsteps at LHS

Growing up, Lawrence High wideout Baylor Bowen heard countless stories from his dad, Clint, his uncle, Charley Jr., and his grandpa, Charley, about what it means to play football at LHS. Now that he has actually suited up for the Lions himself, Baylor understands those tales a little better. Set to enter his first and only do-or-die postseason with LHS, Baylor has his sights set on staying locked in and ...

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self excited by the idea of playing Remy Martin and Dajuan Harris together at times

With Remy Martin and Dajuan Harris in line to handle most of the minutes at the point for the 2021-22 Kansas basketball team, the Jayhawks appear to be in better shape at the position than they were a year ago. But don’t be surprised if you see the two point guards on the floor at the same time for chunks of games during the upcoming season. “I like them playing together,” Kansas coach Bill Self said ...

KU women's hoops locker room named in honor of legendary coach Marian Washington

Legendary former Kansas women’s basketball coach Marian Washington now has her name stamped on the outside of the KU women’s locker room. A ceremony to unveil the new name of the Jayhawks’ quarters at Allen Fieldhouse — Marian E. Washington Women’s Basketball Suite — took place on Friday, with Washington, current coach Brandon Schneider, KU Athletic Director Travis Goff and members of the current ...