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2008 Schedule/Results
DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT
11/09 ULM W 107-78
11/11 UMKC W 85-62
11/15 WASH W 92-60
11/21 NAU W 87-46
11/25 UA W 76-72 OT
11/28 FAU W 87-49
12/02 @ USC W 59-55
12/05 EWU W 85-47
12/08 DEP W 84-66
12/15 OHIO W 88-51
12/18 @ GT W 71-66
12/22 MU W 78-54
12/29 YALE W 86-53
1/05 @ BC W 85-60
1/08 L-MD W 90-60
1/12 @ NEB W 79-58
1/14 OKLA W 85-55
1/19 @ MO W 76-70
1/23 ISU W 83-59
1/26 NEB W 84-49
DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT
1/30 @ KSU L 84-75
2/02 @ COL W 72-59
2/04 MO W 90-71
2/09 BU W 100-90
2/11 @ TEX L 72-69
2/16 COL W 69-45
2/23 @ OKST L 61-60
2/27 @ ISU W 75-64
3/01 KSU W 88-74
3/03 TTU W 109-51
3/08 @ TA&M; W 72-55
3/14 NEB W 64-54
3/15 TA&M; W 77-71
3/16 @ TEX W 84-74
3/20 PSU W 85-61
3/22 UNLV W 75-56
3/28 VILL W 72-57
3/30 DAV W 59-57
4/05 @ UNC W 84-66
4/07 @ MEM W 75-68 OT
Complete Team Schedule

Headlines

Katz: Make way for Texas atop 2008-09 Top 25


Andy Katz | ESPN.com (13 hours ago)
It's never too early to look ahead and try to predict the Top 25, and the Texas Longhorns are the pre-preseason No. 1, writes Andy Katz.

KU coach Self wants job 'security'


Associated Press (14 hours ago)
As he has for a week, coach Bill Self said he plans to meet with Kansas officials soon about a contract extension.

Self happy at KU but won't rule out Oklahoma St.


ESPN.com news services (1 day ago)
After leading Kansas to its first NCAA title in 20 years, Bill Self said he hopes to stay with the Jayhawks.
Tournament - Final
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ESPN's Take
The Jayhawks have played solidly throughout the season, cruising to a share of their eighth Big 12 regular-season title. Previous recent struggles in the NCAA tournament have made coach Bill Self wanting more (like his elusive first trip to the Final Four with the Jayhawks).

Kansas streaked to a 20-game winning streak to start the season, but then struggled through a swoon that saw it lose three of its next seven games. But the Jayhawks finished the regular season with a flourish, claiming four straight victories.

A talented, deep roster enables the Jayhawks to overwhelm most opponents. They lead the nation in scoring margin (21 ppg) and the Big 12 in scoring offense, scoring defense, blocked shots, steals, assists, field-goal percentage and defensive field-goal percentage.
When Kansas is playing well, it gets contributions throughout the lineup. Leading scorer Darrell Arthur (13.4 ppg, 6.1 rpg) is a beast inside, but he struggles to stay out of foul trouble. G Brandon Rush (12.3 ppg) was hampered with injuries early in the season but appears to be rounding into form over Kansas' final few games. His return gives KU a consistent offensive threat.

It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Jayhawks make a run to San Antonio. But to get there, they must play well against physical, defensive teams that can sometimes prove vexing on the perimeter.

-- Tim Griffin
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Roster/Stats (per game)
PLAYERPOSPTSREBAST
Brandon RushG13.35.12.1
Mario ChalmersG12.83.14.3
Darrell ArthurF12.86.30.8
Darnell JacksonF11.26.71.1
Sherron CollinsG9.32.23.1
Russell RobinsonG7.32.84.1
Sasha KaunC7.13.90.3
Cole AldrichC2.83.00.1
Rodrick StewartG2.82.21.4
Conner TeahanG2.20.40.3
Tyrel ReedG2.00.40.9
Jeremy CaseG1.60.30.9
Brennan BechardG1.20.30.2
Matt KleinmannC0.40.70.1
Brad WitherspoonG0.20.30.3
Chase BufordG0.20.40.1

Elias Says...

ELIAS Sports Bureau

BOTH COACHES IN FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Memphis-Kansas game was the fifth in the last 25 years between coaches in their first championship game. The others: 2002-Gary Williams (Maryland) over Mike Davis (Indiana), 2000-Tom Izzo (Michigan State) over Billy Donovan (Florida), 1998-Tubby Smith (Kentucky) over Rick Majerus (Utah), 1989-Steve Fisher (Michigan) over P.J. Carlesimo (Seton Hall).

Updated: April 7, 2008

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Rankings
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2007-08 Big 12 Standings
TEAMCONFGBOVR
Kansas #113-3-37-3
Texas #513-3-31-7
Kansas State10-6321-12
Oklahoma9-7423-12
Baylor9-7421-11
Texas A&M;8-8525-11
Nebraska7-9620-13
Texas Tech7-9616-15
Oklahoma State7-9617-16
Missouri6-10716-16
Iowa State4-12914-18
Colorado3-131012-20
2008 Commitments
NAMEPOSSTATUSGRADE
M. MorrisPower ForwardSigned90
M. MorrisPower ForwardSigned90
Q. ThomasPower ForwardSigned89
T. RelefordShooting GuardSigned89
M. LittleSmall ForwardSigned40
Photo Wire
Kansas coach Bill Self is introduced during a rally at Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan., Tuesday, April... (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)