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Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes 2.14.13

Kansas Jayhawk News and Notes 2.14.13

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Kansas Basketball

KU’s Ben McLemore spreads his wings - KansasCity.com
So on most nights, when the basketball is over and the crowds have dispersed, Ben returns to his apartment at the Jayhawker Towers. Just enough time to say a few prayers and wait for a phone call.

Bill Self: Naadir Tharpe solid on ‘D | KUsports.com
“We really didn’t have another choice. You need Ben’s legs to shoot. If you allow him to chase Rodney, that wears him down,” Self said of Ben McLemore, who scored 30 points against KSU. “Travis (Releford) was out of the game with foul problems, and Elijah (Johnson) had two.”

Kansas Football

College Basketball

Could Nerlens Noel’s injury shake up the NBA draft? Not really. | ProBasketballTalk
I tend to agree, but you have to wonder if this opens the door for McLemore or someone else to go no. 1.

Power Rankings: Indiana takes top spot, Miami hot on its heels - College Basketball - Luke Winn - SI.com
Down to no. 10.

How to build the perfect player - college basketball - ESPN
Let's be clear. McLemore would probably rank at the top of this list in several categories. He has one of the prettiest jump shots in the country, is calm under pressure, and can score from just about anywhere

Misc.

Olympian Oscar 'Blade Runner' Pistorius charged with murder - KansasCity.com
Crazy, this guy was a big story last summer, now charged with murder.