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- Kansas Basketball -
It's showtime in paradise | KUsports.com
When the third-ranked Jayhawks take on the Hoosiers at 8:30 p.m. tonight at the University of Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center, Self’s bunch will get one heck of a read on exactly where their four-guard approach stands entering the season.
Gameday Breakdown: No. 3 KU basketball vs. No. 11 Indiana | KUsports.com
This game has the vibe of one of those exciting, early-season match-ups that feels more like a game played in March and features a bunch of big buckets, emotional swings and memorable moments. The Jayhawks likely will lean on their veterans to lead them through it, but also figure to get a lift from freshman wing Josh Jackson, who will be playing the first true college game of his career.
Indiana's Crean calls clash with Kansas a 'huge opportunity' for Hoosiers | KUsports.com
Like the three other teams opening their seasons in Hawaii — Kansas, Arizona and Michigan State — Crean said the opportunity to experience, up close and personal, such an important part of American history added to what already would have been an amazing trip even if just for the basketball.
Getting to know: Indiana basketball | Call it a Nightengale | KUsports.com
The Hoosiers are fresh off a run to the Sweet 16 and bring back a strong core of returners. It starts with 6-foot-10 sophomore Thomas Bryant, who would’ve likely been a first-round pick in the NBA draft if he declared last spring.
When it comes to blue-blood basketball, KU-Indiana should happen more
"I think Indiana should be a game, or is the type of game we should try to schedule every year," Self said. "It’s a game that I think would be good for both universities moving forward, if they’re open to it. I don’t know what their interest level is on that, but I do think it would be a good game."
Indiana vs. Kansas game preview - The Crimson Quarry
KenPom likes Kansas by 5, 77-72. His preseason ratings expect these two teams to feature the 6th and 7th best offenses in the country -- and the 4th and 50th best defenses. Indiana’s defense is, um, not 4th.
Kansas phenom Josh Jackson not your typical freshman, on or off the court - CBSSports.com
"Josh, to me, doesn't need the attention but he also doesn't mind it," KU coach Bill Self said. "He doesn't mind you [media] guys hounding him."
- Kansas Football -
Throwback Thursday Podcast: Bill Whittemore
The voice of the Kansas Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, will periodically catch-up with former Kansas student-athletes and staff members as part of his Throwback Thursday podcast. Take a stroll down memory lane with Hanni as he's joined this week by former Kansas football player Bill Whittemore.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas Jayhawks Preview - Wide Right & Natty Lite
The world’s least attractive slump buster is next on the schedule. They may be ugly, but will get the job done.
Iowa State not overlooking 1-8 Kansas | Sports | iowastatedaily.com
"I think the reality for us is you look at this Kansas team, we watched a little bit of them a year ago, and they’re a completely different football team," coach Matt Campbell said. "They’re so well improved."
Kansas, Iowa State face similar challenges in bid to move up in Big 12 - Big 12 Blog- ESPN
We caught up with Campbell and Beaty on Wednesday to discuss some of the similar rebuilding challenges they face.
- Kansas Sports -
Let’s Dance: Jayhawks, Tigers to renew rivalry in NCAA Tournament Sunday
The Jayhawks will meet the Tigers in the first-round match set for 1 p.m., at Rock Chalk Park. The old league foes will meet for the 22nd time overall and the third time in NCAA Tournament play.
- College Sports -
The Minnesota-Nebraska Broken Chair Trophy is an internet joke made totally real - SBNation.com
The greatest new rivalry trophy in all of college football sprang from a Twitter joke.
In pursuing another Final Four for Louisville this season, the coach seeks absolution through victory.
Football player's season over after pregnant girlfriend dumps boiling water on him - CBSSports.com
Florida International tight end Jonnu Smith's 2016 season and college career have come to an end after a domestic dispute between Smith and his pregnant girlfriend.
- Professional Sports -
Colin Kaepernick took a knee on voting and he looks foolish for it
When he chooses to not participate in the most basic and essential act of an American it reflects extremely poorly on him, his intellectual curiosity and his credibility going forward on nearly any subject. If he can’t be bothered to vote, then why should anyone listen to him? If he can’t find one initiative or proposal on a ballot to support or oppose, then how deep is he really thinking things through? That’s what he needs to explain.