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Kansas Jayhawks News and Notes 2.25.14

Celebrating a #DecadeOfDominance in today's look around the interwebs.

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas Basketball

Naadir Tharpe puts pesky Sooners away late | KUsports.com

“It's so tough here for a lot of reasons,” he said. “(KU coach) Bill (Self) does a great job. They're so talented. The atmosphere's great. Those two or three stretches where we just gave them those (runs) are what you have to try to avoid.”

Decade of dominance: Kansas earns share of 10th straight Big 12 title | KUsports.com

“We allowed Jerrance to dance for everybody. He’s a helluva lot better dancer than I am,” said Self, who let first-year assistant coach Jerrance Howard boogie to the “Nae Nae” dance in a giddy locker room.

This kind of made me miss 'Rio.

Kansas' Naadir Tharpe shines late against Oklahoma | CJOnline.com

Because with the Sooners threatening to spoil the celebration and the Jayhawks’ offense gone stale, Tharpe took over — dropping in 14 of his game-high 19 points with the game on the line.

“At the end,” Perry Ellis said, “he didn’t let us lose.”

Hang 10: KU basketball clinches share of 10th straight Big 12 title with 83-75 win over Oklahoma | CJOnline.com

"This is a game we would have lost in November or even January," Self said. "I thought OU played very well, and our guys just kind of figured out a way to do it."

As he walked out of the tunnel to leave the court, Self celebrated by holding up both hands with fingers extended, signifying the number of consecutive league titles his teams had accrued. The KU fans roared back in satisfaction.

Kevin Haskin: If Big 12 is good, then Kansas is great | CJOnline.com

“Kansas is so tough here for a lot of reasons,’’ Kruger said. “Bill does a great job, they are very talented, the atmosphere is great and the difference is in the runs they make. … We gave them those moments of run that you have to try and avoid.’’

Kansas Jayhawks looking ready for the NCAA tournament - ESPN

Column: Familiar song emanates from Allen Fieldhouse | KUsports.com

Breaking down Kansas’ amazing decade of Big 12 regular-season titles - KansasCity.com

Jayhawks’ title streak is a rerun worth viewing - KansasCity.com

Veteran Naadir Tharpe top KU performer in Big 12-clinching win | The Keegan Ratings | KUsports.com

PHOTOS: Kansas basketball v. Oklahoma | KUsports.com

AUDIO: Bill Self discusses how Kansas beat OU to win a 10th straight Big 12 title (Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews) | KUsports.com

AUDIO: Naadir Tharpe, Andrew Wiggins and Wayne Selden react to KU's Big 12-clinching win (Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews) | KUsports.com

How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games of Feb. 24 | KUsports.com

Kansas Sports

Bernie Parmalee added to KU football staff | KUsports.com

The addition of Parmalee is the third major change to the coaching staff this offseason. In December, Weis hired John Reagan to be his offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Reagan, a former KU assistant under Mark Mangino, was brought on board to replace Tim Grunhard, who stepped down as O-Line coach after the 2013 season.

KU baseball wraps up tourney with eight straight victory | KUsports.com

Kansas pitcher Duncan earns weekly baseball honors | KUsports.com

Notebook: Donation marks start of Fieldhouse Apartments project | KUsports.com

Local sports briefs: KU baseball improves to 8-0 | CJOnline.com

Misc.

KU receives gift to begin Phase 1 of Fieldhouse Apartments project | KUsports.com

MLB bans home collisions with 1 exception - ESPN

Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks - Recap - February 24, 2014 - ESPN

Night Court: Kansas wins 10th straight Big 12 title - CBSSports.com

Poll Attacks: Why attack Seth when there's somebody worse? - CBSSports.com

Taking aim at McDonald’s, Taco Bell rolls out Waffle Taco on new breakfast menu - KansasCity.com