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Perry Ellis helps restock loaded Kansas Jayhawks squad

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Kansas Jayhawks super-recruit Perry Ellis. Yes, his name is exactly like the famous clothing designer, so will he be a fit at the Phog? Is he dressed for success at the level of big time college basketball? (c'mon you knew I was going to do some stupid clothing/designer pun, if the suit fits, wear it!) Ellis is a 6-8 forward center from Wichita Heights who talked about why … [Read more...] about Perry Ellis helps restock loaded Kansas Jayhawks squad

Jimmie Johnson at Kansas Speedway: NASCAR’s version of the Jayhawks

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Jimmie Johnson's October 2011 victory at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City happened at an opportune time in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, but just like the University of Kansas Jayhawks college basketball team, which resides about 30 miles west of the speedway on I-70, the win wasn’t enough to pull off another championship. But Johnson’s stats in Kansas, like the … [Read more...] about Jimmie Johnson at Kansas Speedway: NASCAR’s version of the Jayhawks

Kansas Jayhawks future NBAers: Tyshawn Taylor, Jeff Withey

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When it comes to future NBA players on the Kansas Jayhawks roster, it of course starts with Thomas Robinson, the go-to-guy and likely top 5 pick in June. But there are two guys you saw in the national title game last night who have professional potential too: point guard Tyshawn Taylor and Center Jeff Withey. Both have had their pluses and minuses highlighted and magnified … [Read more...] about Kansas Jayhawks future NBAers: Tyshawn Taylor, Jeff Withey

Jayhawks Coach Bill Self has Shirt Deserving of its Own Post

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Where do you begin upon looking at this picture of Kansas Jayhawks Coach Bill Self? Well, when you recruited Deron Williams and the rest of the guys who brought the Illini to the 2005 National title game, you can wear whatever shirt you want; no matter how Jersey Shore/ecto cooler in solid rayon form/homosexual environmentalist fund-raiser the shirt looks. (h/t to Kitchen … [Read more...] about Jayhawks Coach Bill Self has Shirt Deserving of its Own Post

Georgetown’s Ewing, North Carolina’s Phil Ford headline College Hall of Fame class

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Georgetown’s dominating center Patrick Ewing, Kansas legend Clyde Lovellette and North Carolina’s star guard Phil Ford headline the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction class of 2012. Joining them for enshrinement will be coaches Joe B. Hall and Dave Robbins, players Kenny Sailors, Earl Monroe and Willis Reed and contributors Jim Host and Joe Dean. A … [Read more...] about Georgetown’s Ewing, North Carolina’s Phil Ford headline College Hall of Fame class

Josh Selby Putting Kansas Behind Him; Focusing On NBA Draft

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To say Josh Selby had a roller coaster freshman season at Kansas would be like saying Jennifer Lopez has an okay body; a gross understatement.  Still, the Jayhawks combo guard chose to leave Lawrence after one season and embark a NBA career that is filled with more question marks than the Riddler's costume.  As the NBA Draft draws near, Selby is ready to put his brief … [Read more...] about Josh Selby Putting Kansas Behind Him; Focusing On NBA Draft

Kansas Jayhawks Look to Rock-Chalk Their Way to Houston

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Choke artists. If there were two words to describe the Kansas Jayhawks under coach Bill Self those two may be it. The Jayhawks have ruined many brackets through the years from their first round losses to Bucknell and Bradley to their did-that-really-just-happen second round exit to Northern Iowa last year. That’s why, when Kansas only led by four at halftime against … [Read more...] about Kansas Jayhawks Look to Rock-Chalk Their Way to Houston