Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 7.16.13

Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 7.16.13

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, yesterday's post didn't make it into the front page. As a result, we have a bonus size post for you today.

Kansas Football

Attorney: WR Nick Harwell’s case still open | KUsports.com

Don Jackson, an Alabama-based attorney who has been representing the wide receiver’s interests, told the Journal-World Monday night that Harwell’s case was ongoing and that he remained “cautiously optimistic” that a positive resolution could be reached soon.

KU sets football camp schedule | CJOnline.com

Kansas players will report for fall camp Aug. 7 with football practices beginning the next day.

Big 12 position rankings: Running backs - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

4. Kansas: This is the biggest strength of a Jayhawks team trying to rebuild. KU's been strong here even under Turner Gill, but never stronger than it is right now. James Sims is the headliner coming off a 1,000-yard season, but the depth here is silly. Tony Pierson is one of the league's best home-run hitters and Darrian Miller is back on the roster after a strong freshman season and being dismissed from the team before the 2012 season. If Brandon Bourbon can stay healthy he could contribute and Taylor Cox is a decent reserve, too.

Big 12 media days primer - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

Where are the QBs? Only two teams are bringing a quarterback, and one hasn't played a down of Big 12 football: Texas' David Ash, and Kansas' Jake Heaps, a BYU transfer. TCU's Casey Pachall isn't making a return appearance after attending last year, and Oklahoma State's Clint Chelf won't, either.

Tracking the Big 12 rushing race in 2013 - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

...Kansas' James Sims brought up the rear of the vote with 8 percent of the vote. Kansas' backfield is crowded with Tony Pierson and Taylor Cox, and Sims is a workhorse who's tough to bring down near the line of scrimmage, but his yardage comes with a big pile of carries.

Kansas Basketball

McLemore struggles with shot in summer NBA debut | KUsports.com

"Long term, not worried about him,” Jent added. “As long as a player is willing to put the work in and get better and be more consistent — which he is going to do — you’re not worried.”

Jeff Withey’s debut delayed by details | KUsports.com

Withey will not be allowed to practice or play in games until all the players in the deal have been given the OK by medical personnel.

Jeff Withey finally makes his pro debut | KUsports.com

Former Kansas University center Jeff Withey of the New Orleans Pelicans scored four points and grabbed five rebounds in his NBA debut — a 69-61 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday in the Las Vegas Summer League.

HoopTube: New video technology boon to KU men's basketball | KUsports.com

Jayhawks hone basketball knowledge, skills with help of video tech | KUsports.com

This is a two part series about the Synergy service used by the KU coaching staff. An interesting read for sure.

Andrew Wiggins awaits award fate | KUsports.com

Kansas University freshman basketball sensation Andrew Wiggins arrived in Los Angeles on Monday for tonight’s Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards ceremony in Hollywood.

Painful reminders: A look at Bill Self’s saddest setbacks | KUsports.com

Part 7 of this summer’s series, which looks back at the top players and moments — and in this case some of the worst — of the Self era so far, focuses on a few of the most memorable losses during what has been a decade unmatched by nearly all other college hoops programs

Misc.

Opinion: Potee surgical on way to women's city golf title | KUsports.com

Johnny Manziel arrives at SEC Media Days as the biggest college celebrity ever - ESPN

Penn State finalizes '14 opener in Ireland - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN

College Football: The Big 12's Best Traditions | AthlonSports.com

Yoenis Cespedes of Oakland A's becomes first non-All-Star to win Home Run Derby - ESPN