WRITER: Matt Tait

KU OC Andy Kotelnicki confirms contract extension, thrilled to be at Kansas

Kansas offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki confirmed Monday that he had agreed to a contract extension with KU, expressing joy and excitement over the idea of being in Lawrence for “as long as I will be now.” Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger was the first to have the news, reporting through sources that Kotelnicki had agreed to a contract that extends his contract five years. That will keep the ...

Kansas football lands commitment from local TE who recently opted out of pledge to Arkansas

Just a few days after de-committing from Arkansas, which recently lost its tight ends coach to South Carolina, Eudora High tight end Jaden Hamm orally committed to KU on Monday. The three-star prospect, per Rivals.com, who played a huge role in Eudora’s strong rushing attack, told JayhawkSlant.com that seeing KU’s fast rise during the past season played a big role in his decision to switch his commitment. ...

KU hoops notebook: Ejiofor shines, Vitale honor and a half-full student section

It’s been a revolving door of sorts at the 5 position for the 8th-ranked Kansas men’s basketball team so far this season. But on Saturday, in an 84-62 win over No. 14 Indiana, KU freshman Zuby Ejiofor made his case for being a much bigger part of the plan moving forward. “Zub was great,” KU coach Bill Self said after Saturday’s win. “He played big and set good screens and played to his athletic ...

Dajuan Harris Jr. harasses Hoosiers on both ends of the floor in 84-62 win by No. 8 Kansas over No. 14 Indiana

Given the opponent and the history of Indiana’s time inside Allen Fieldhouse, it was only fitting that Kansas point guard Dajuan Harris Jr. was one of the stars of Saturday’s 84-62 win for 8th-ranked Kansas. Less than an hour after Saturday’s dominant victory over the 14th-ranked Hoosiers, Kansas coach Bill Self drew a comparison between Harris and former KU great Jacque Vaughn. Vaughn, you likely ...

Gameday Breakdown: 8th-ranked Kansas vs. No. 14 Indiana

No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks (9-1) vs. No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers (8-2) Time: 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 Location: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas TV: ESPN2 | Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network via Learfield Keys for Kansas 1. What happens at the point? Kansas fans are already well aware of how important Dajuan Harris Jr., is to the Jayhawks’ lineup. Not only is he one of the best defenders in the country, ...

Family, friends honor late KU legend John Hadl with stories of humility and friendship

No matter how they knew him or what they called him, scores of people who were influenced in some way by the late John Hadl flocked to the Lied Center on Friday afternoon for a celebration of life for the Lawrence native and KU legend. To some, he was known as “coach.” Others knew him simply as Hadl or John or even John Hadl or Mr. Hadl. A select few called him a teammate and to some he was the greatest ...