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Suns GM says Josh Jackson was the best player in the draft

During a press conference Thursday night, Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough admitted he would’ve slept much better in the past few weeks if his team landed a higher pick in the NBA Draft. But McDonough was relieved Thursday when the draft played out how he expected, and he ...

KU football strength coach Zac Woodfin a difference-maker at previous stops

With rising expectations for the Kansas football team, many eyes this summer will turn to Zac Woodfin, KU football's new director of strength and conditioning, who was hired in February. Last summer there was a lot of attention to the number of Jayhawks who were running faster than ever ...

Frank Mason III reaches out to young fan in Sacramento with impromptu meeting

In town for a predraft visit with the Sacramento Kings this week, former Kansas point guard Frank Mason III made it a trip that a young fan will never forget. Once news spread that Mason was going to attend a workout with the Kings ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft, Mason quickly heard from ...

One NBA GM predicts Josh Jackson will be No. 1 pick

With less than a week until the NBA Draft, one team won’t be surprised if former Kansas standout Josh Jackson is selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Boston Celtics. One NBA general manager, granted anonymity, [told ESPN’s draft analyst Chad Ford][1] that he believes Jackson ...

NBA scouts compare Josh Jackson to Grant Hill, Jimmy Butler

One week from the NBA Draft, most scouts and front office personnel have their minds made up about draft entrants. There’s still workouts underway, giving prospects a last-minute chance to solidify opinions or change minds, but NBA teams are beginning to set their draft boards. ...