Kansas Basketball

Josh Jackson Emerging As Complicated March Star For Kansas

... season and Big Ten tournament with 14 losses could be equipped to push toward the Final Four in a year’s time. It’s probably blasphemy in East Lansing to take heart in how close the Spartans came to winning in the NCAAs, but the thunderous comeback against No. 8 seed Miami and a very commendable performance against Kansas demonstrated how much Tom Izzo has to work with next season. The cast on hand should include at least three starters from Sunday’s game against the Jayhawks. Cassius Winston should be back as a playmaker that could possibly be paired with Tum Tum Nairn as the sort of tiny backcourt that leads teams to Final Fours lately. They’ll benefit from the return of 6’9” forward Gavin Schilling from a season lost to knee injuries, which, along with the arrival of 6’10” five-star recruit Jaren Jackson , will provide the size that was glaringly missing this year. And then there is the faint hope for Miles Bridges. Mike Hopkins's move to Washington confirms the inevitable for Syracuse, Boeheim. The 6’7” freshman swingman presumably is headed to the NBA Draft as a one-and-done prospect this off-season. But there are whispers that Bridges might consider a college encore. ...

Can Anybody Stop Kansas's Offense

... at the most critical moment. Kansas’ NCAA tournament offensive efficiency numbers represent three of its top five performances of the entire season. While Villanova was more consistently dangerous during 2015–16, its efficiency rate against Miami in the Sweet 16 (the 157.0 figure) and Oklahoma (151.7 in a national semifinal win) represented its top two performances of the year. And both teams employed the three-pointer frequently and with good effect: Shots from beyond the line represent 38.4% of Kansas’s attempts during this tournament. Entering the Elite Eight a year ago, Villanova was at 38.3%. Tyler Dorsey lifts Oregon in thriller over Michigan to advance to Elite Eight. Stylistically, at least relative to past performance, this is all a greater departure for Kansas than it was for Villanova. But ...

Kansas' Josh Jackson Made Threats Against Women's Basketball Player

... the CBS Sports App  today and get instant tournament news and alerts, plus play  Brackets. Sports Line. Kansas freshman Josh Jackson made verbal, violent threats against a Kansas women’s basketball player, according to an affidavit that was unsealed Thursday. Douglas County District Court officials released the affidavit that, via the Lawrence Journal-World, can be read here. The document contains statements from three Kansas women’s players, including Mc Kenzie Calvert, whose father recently openly questioned why his daughter was punished by her coach but Jackson was not punished by his. On page 7 of the affidavit, Calvert alleges Jackson “was yelling for her to get out of the car and that he would beat her a-.”. The incident is tied to Jackson damaging Calvert’s car the night of Dec. 9 in Lawrence after a heated incident between Calvert and her ex-boyfriend, Kansas player Lagereald Vick. ...

Mvp’? Former Ku Guards, Assistant In Awe Of Frank Mason As Well

... every year. Nobody as a freshman said Frank was going to be this as a senior.”. Over the next two hours, Lee would watch on as Mason continued his standout season. He scored 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting, helping KU to a 98-66 victory over Purdue and a spot in the Elite Eight. Lee wasn’t the only one with KU connections who has watched Mason with admiration this season. In a seat behind KU’s bench was Florida Gulf Coast coach Joe Dooley, an assistant with the Jayhawks for 10 seasons during 2003-13. His final recruiting class at KU was the one with Mason. “Unbelievable growth from his freshman year to now,” said Dooley, who attended the game after recruiting in Hutchinson earlier this week. “Watching his poise and how he’s developed … it’s awesome to watch.”. Kansas coach Bill Self said defense spurred the team in 98-66 win over Purdue that advanced the Jayhawks to the Elite ...

Mason And Jackson Named Nabc All-america

... Chino Hills, Calif. Josh Hart, Villanova, 6-5, 215, Senior, Guard, Silver Spring, Md. Justin Jackson, North Carolina, 6-8, 210, Junior, Forward/Guard, Tomball, Texas. FRANK MASON III, KANSAS, 5-11, 190, Senior, Guard, Petersburg, Va. Caleb Swanigan, Purdue, 6-9, 250, Sophomore, Forward, Fort Wayne, Ind. 2017 NABC COACHES' DIVISION I ALL-AMERICA SECOND TEAM. Dillon Brooks, Oregon, 6-7, 225, Junior, Forward, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Luke Kennard, Duke, 6-6, 202, Sophomore, Guard, Franklin, Ohio. Malik Monk, Kentucky, 6-3, 200, Freshman, Guard, Lepanto, Ark. Johnathan Motley, Baylor, 6-10, 230, Junior, Forward, Houston, Texas. Nigel Williams-Goss, Gonzaga, 6-3, 195, Junior, Guard, Happy Valley, Ore. 2017 NABC COACHES' DIVISION I ALL-AMERICA THIRD TEAM. Markelle Fultz, Washington, 6-4, 195, Freshman, Guard, Upper Marlboro, Md. Ethan Happ, Wisconsin, 6-10, 232, Sophomore, Forward, Milan, Ill. JOSH JACKSON, KANSAS, Kansas, 6-8, 207, Freshman, Forward, Detroit, Mich. Lauri Markkanen, Arizona, 7-0, 230, Freshman, ...

Kansas Is The Best Basketball Team In The Country

... starter Chris Boucher, who was averaging 11.8 points and 2.5 blocks per game, to an ACL injury right before the tournament and struggled with 11-seed Rhode Island. Then there was the prospect of Kansas having to play against Iowa State, who beat the Jayhawks in Lawrence in February, but the Cyclones were taken out by Purdue. Coming into the tournament, there was reason to doubt the Jayhawks. With a 68-team single-elimination tournament, there always is. What did we learn about the two prospects from the fateful Kansas–Michigan State __link__. Advanced stats said Kansas was the worst of the four 1-seeds. They ranked 10 th in Ken Pomeroy’s efficiency ratings; the other three 1-seeds all rated in the top three. Plus, Kansas entered the tournament fresh off a loss to a TCU team that didn’t even end up making the field. But one tournament game can change the way we view a ...

How Ku Strength Coach Andrea Hudy Is Working To Keep The Jayhawks Fresh

... Elite Eight is biggest nemesis for Kansas coach Bill Self. Hudy, in her 13 th year with KU, has spent her professional life studying the best way to help athletes reach their potential. That includes recovery, which has been particularly important for this year’s team. Because of a lack of depth, Frank Mason is averaging 36 minutes per game, while Graham is at 35.2 — the two highest averages of any player in the Bill Self era. Yet, after the grind of a 35-game schedule, both appeared to be near peak performance while scoring 26 points each on Thursday against Purdue. “I feel great,” Graham said. “Hudy,” Mason added, “does a great job of helping us recover.”. KU freshman Josh Jackson talked Friday about the Jayhawks' NCAA Midwest Regional final matchup against Oregon. The Jayhawks are trying to reach their 15 th Final Four. Rich Sugg The Kansas City Star. So ...

Kansas Signee Marcus Garrett Of Skyline Is Named Gatorade Texas Boys Basketball Player Of The Year

... basketball playoff game was played at Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas on March 4, 2017. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor). Special Contributor. Skyline senior guard Marcus Garrett (23) grabs a rebound against Lancaster in the second quarter of their semifinal game in the Dallas ISD Holiday Invitational high school basketball tournament on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas. (Jeffrey Mc Whorter/Special Contributor). Special Contributor. Dallas Skyline point guard Marcus Garrett (0) pauses to take in the moment just before the trophy presentation following the Raiders' come from behind victory over Klein Forest. The Class 6 A Region ll boys championship basketball playoff game was played at Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas on March 4, 2017. (Steve Hamm/Special Contributor). By Greg Riddle , Staff Writer. Contact Greg Riddle on Twitter: @DMNGreg Riddle. Kansas signee Marcus Garrett of Skyline was named the Gatorade Texas Boys Basketball Player of the Year on Monday. How Kansas signee Marcus Garrett met his coach's great expectations to lead Skyline to brink of a state title. The 6-7 senior guard nearly averaged a triple-double for ...

Former Mizzou Coach Kim Anderson Lands At Pitt State

... in 2014. He was hired as Mizzou’s coach, succeeding Frank Haith in late April, less than a month later. With the Tigers, Anderson, a Sedalia native and the Big Eight Player of the Year for MU in 1977, inherited an NCAA investigation, severe APR issues and a roster in decline. He helped Missouri weather those storms, but the results were poor from a win-loss perspective. The Tigers went 27-68 under Anderson, including an 8-46 record in Southeastern Conference play. Last season’s 8-24 record set a program record for most losses in a season and represented the fewest wins since 1966-67. Mizzou lost at least 21 games each season and finished last or tied for last each season in conference, but he’s getting a fresh start with the Gorillas. The day after his firing was announced Anderson said he wanted to catch his breath but planned to coach again. Little did he know the opportunity would arise even before the Tigers’ stirring overtime win March 8 against Auburn in the opening round of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Former Pitt State coach Kevin Muff resigned March 7 after going 97-102 in seven seasons. The Gorillas ...

When Facing Elite Bigs, Landen Lucas ‘takes It Personal

... center Landen Lucas and if he took the matchup against the Purdue big men personally, to which he responded: “Yes.”. Pushed for more details, Coleby gave some, before cutting himself off with a smile. “Ever since the last game,” Coleby started. “Yeah, I’m not going to say the stuff that he’s been saying.”. This isn’t the first time Lucas has been in the position. In last year’s NCAA Tournament, in fact, it was Maryland center Diamond Stone who many expected to dominate the matchup vs. top-seeded KU. While Stone was never at the level of Swanigan, who many regard as the best big man in the nation, he came into the contest with a perceived advantage in talent, compared to Lucas’ skill. “You know, yeah, I took it personally,” Lucas said at the time. “Because there was so much hype around him.”. Even with that hype, Lucas dominated the matchup. He posted 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Stone had five and four, respectively, and battled foul trouble the entire game. KU ...

10 Greatest Kansas Basketball Players Of All Time

... top three. Consensus All-America, 2010. Kansas’ 2008 championship was about as much a team effort as any recent title, but there was no more important player in that run than Collins. He accepted a bench role, then entered and changed most every crucial game. The win over Davidson? Collins’ huge 3-pointer put KU ahead to stay. His steal and subsequent 3-pointer were the essential plays in the rally from nine points down to tie Memphis in the final, and he assisted on Mario Chalmers’ game-tying 3-pointer. Collins is No. 5 in career scoring at KU and No. 8 in assists. Don’t let his barely-there pro career fool you. Collins is a giant of Kansas basketball. Consensus All-America, 1998. As a freshman, Pierce did not give anyone reason to believe he’d become one of the great shooters in the game’s history, but it was obvious he was a scorer from the very beginning. He averaged 16.3 points as a sophomore on the Kansas team that was ranked No. 1 much of the year and ended with a 34-2 record following an upset loss to Arizona in the Sweet 16. As a junior, his 20.4 points per game helped produce another 30-win season. Pierce never made more ...