WRITER: Matt Tait

Kansas the pick, according to CBS' 'Candid Coaches' series

What do Kansas, Duke and Kentucky all have in common? In addition to being three of the biggest powerhouse recruiting programs in college basketball, being in the top four in all-time victories and having been led by Hall of Fame coaches, those three also were the most popular answers to the CBS Sports poll question, “Who will be the best team in college basketball in the 2018-19 season?” Big surprise, ...

KU freshman David McCormack nearly averaging a double-double in overseas contests

Kansas forward David McCormack is enjoying a strong showing during his overseas exhibition tour with Global Sports Academy in Belgium. In five games this week — all victories — McCormack has posted averages of 11 points and 9 rebounds per game, three times reaching double figures in scoring and recording a double-double of 10 points and 15 rebounds in the team’s 92-60 debut victory over the Antwerp ...

Former KU guard Sam Cunliffe headed to Evansville

In the end, the right fit won out over the chance to finish his career closer to his hometown of Seattle. Either way, [former Kansas guard Sam Cunliffe][1] on Tuesday announced via Twitter that he was headed to Evansville, where he will sit out the 2018-19 season and have two years of eligibility remaining following his redshirt season. “Thank you Jesus for this opportunity,” Cunliffe Tweeted above a ...

Kansas Basketball Record Watch 2018-19: Dedric Lawson

A couple of months ago, when KU junior Udoka Azubuike announced he would return for his junior season at Kansas instead of trying to make it in the NBA, the first thing that popped into my head was where Azubuike stood in KU’s record books in a few key areas. Granted, because he missed all but 11 games of his freshman season and also missed time during his sophomore season, Azubuike has not exactly played ...

KU athletic department content with equipment policies in wake of UNC suspensions

The recent suspension of 13 North Carolina football players who sold exclusive, team-issued Jordan III shoes has college athletic departments across the country, including at the University of Kansas, on high alert. “You don’t have to be a Jordan school to be alerted,” said Jim Marchiony, associate athletic director for public affairs at Adidas-sponsored KU. “We all learn from each other’s ...

Kansas Basketball Record Watch 2018-19: Mitch Lightfoot

A couple of months ago, when KU junior Udoka Azubuike announced he would return for his junior season at Kansas instead of trying to make it in the NBA, the first thing that popped into my head was where Azubuike stood in KU’s record books in a few key areas. Granted, because he missed all but 11 games of his freshman season and also missed time during his sophomore season, Azubuike has not exactly played ...