The Rock Chalkboard

With Chet off the board, here's the latest on the top 10 uncommitted 2021 prospects
The No. 1 prospect in the 2021 class is officially off the board with Chet Holmgren's announcement Monday afternoon that he is headed to play at Gonzaga.

Bill Self reflects on how Kansas changed Marcus Garrett
"People that know me at all, they know I love Marcus Garrett and his game; they know that," Self said. "But I don't know that [the award] was the percentage bet coming out of high school at Skyline, that he would win that first-team award for being a scholar athlete and doing so many things for others."

2023 SG KJ Lewis familiar with KU basketball, KJ Adams
Five-star 2023 shooting guard KJ Lewis may be paying a little more attention to Kansas now that he has an offer from the program. But watching the Jayhawks is nothing new for the product of El Paso, Texas, who has a couple of ties to the program in Lawrence.

"My mom is actually the biggest Kansas fan ever," Lewis said. "So I'm always watching their games."

Report: Tristan Enaruna commits to Iowa State
Kansas transfer guard Tristan Enaruna has committed to Iowa State, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. He spent just two seasons with Kansas.

Bits of Chalk

Man United, Man City players voice Super League concerns to clubs - sources
Clubs signed up to the new European Super League (ESL), including Manchester United and Manchester City, are fielding calls from players and agents worried about the implications of the bombshell plans, sources have told ESPN.

Warriors can only marvel at Stephen Curry's latest record night - Even by his own lofty standards, 'this is above and beyond'
"I've seen Kobe Bryant early in his career, had a stretch where he went nuts," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "Obviously, Michael Jordan had some stretches where he just scored like crazy, but obviously nobody's ever shot the ball like this in the history of the game. Even by Steph's own lofty standards, this is above and beyond."

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant estate elect not to renew partnership with Nike
"Kobe's Nike contract expired on 4/13/21," Vanessa Bryant, widow of the Lakers legend, told ESPN. "Kobe and Nike have made some of the most beautiful basketball shoes of all time, worn and adored by fans and athletes in all sports across the globe. It seems fitting that more NBA players wear my husband's product than any other signature shoe."

Steph Curry for MVP! Social media reacts to his exploits for Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry just keeps outdoing himself. The Golden State Warriors superstar is on one of the most amazing runs in NBA history, with his 49-point effort Monday night in a 107-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, giving him 30 or more points in 11 straight games, a first for a player age 33 or older.

Eraser Dust

Columbia Falls woman preps for second Appalachian Trail trek | Daily Inter Lake
“Sometimes people sit trailside in a lawn chair with treats for you, or a grill to make you burgers or a foot soak — they'll have little tubs with Epsom salts … It's unbelievable,” she said. “It’s a whole different America than what you hear about and what you know. The faith it gives you in humanity is really the gold of the Appalachian Trail.”

Walter Mondale, Jimmy Carter's running mate, dies at 93
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, who served as President Jimmy Carter’s running mate, has died at age 93.

Looming Chauvin Verdict Will Test Biden's Leadership On Race : Live Updates: Trial Over George Floyd's Killing : NPR
As the jury deliberates in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged in Floyd's death, the looming verdict could be the first significant flashpoint over race and policing in Biden's presidency.

Miley Cyrus now has an Oasis-style Noel Gallagher mullet
Her top shorter layers have been pulled even further forward, her bottom layers are blunter, and we're seeing the coiffed spikes that became popular though the likes of Noel Gallagher and co.

Liam Gallagher reveals what he misses most about gigs - Radio X
When quizzed about what he misses most about music events, the Rock 'N' Roll Star replied: "The people and the music".

Why Liam Gallagher hates Oasis' hit song 'Wonderwall'
‘Wonderwall’ continues to split opinion. In 2008, Liam Gallagher lamented the track during the press run for Dig Out Your Soul, crushingly stating: “At least there’s no ‘Wonderwall’ on there. I can’t fucking stand that fucking song! Every time I have to sing it, I want to gag.

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