2008 Schedule/Results
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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.
- Katz: Memphis' epic title collapse (1 day ago)
- Kansas fans celebrate Chalmers' 3, championship (1 day ago)
- Report: Oklahoma State to offer Self big money (1 day ago)
- Expert breakdown of Memphis vs. Kansas (2 days ago)
- Katz: Williams takes blame for UNC loss (3 days ago)
- Instant Analysis: Kansas-UNC (4 days ago)
- Kansas backup Stewart injured during practice (4 days ago)
- See all local Jayhawks stories
Tournament - Final
TEAM | 1 | 2 | OT | T | ||
33 | 30 | 12 | 75 | » Recap » Box Score » Play-By-Play » Conversation | ||
28 | 35 | 5 | 68 | |||
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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)
PLAYER | POS | PTS | REB | AST | ||
Brandon Rush | G | 13.3 | 5.1 | 2.1 | ||
Mario Chalmers | G | 12.8 | 3.1 | 4.3 | ||
Darrell Arthur | F | 12.8 | 6.3 | 0.8 | ||
Darnell Jackson | F | 11.2 | 6.7 | 1.1 | ||
Sherron Collins | G | 9.3 | 2.2 | 3.1 | ||
Russell Robinson | G | 7.3 | 2.8 | 4.1 | ||
Sasha Kaun | C | 7.1 | 3.9 | 0.3 | ||
Cole Aldrich | C | 2.8 | 3.0 | 0.1 | ||
Rodrick Stewart | G | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | ||
Conner Teahan | G | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | ||
Tyrel Reed | G | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | ||
Jeremy Case | G | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 | ||
Brennan Bechard | G | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | ||
Matt Kleinmann | C | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | ||
Brad Witherspoon | G | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||
Chase Buford | G | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | ||
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Elias Says...
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
AP | COACHES |
#1 | #1 |
2007-08 Big 12 Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
Kansas #1 | 13-3 | - | 37-3 |
Texas #5 | 13-3 | - | 31-7 |
Kansas State | 10-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Oklahoma | 9-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
Baylor | 9-7 | 4 | 21-11 |
Texas A&M; | 8-8 | 5 | 25-11 |
Nebraska | 7-9 | 6 | 20-13 |
Texas Tech | 7-9 | 6 | 16-15 |
Oklahoma State | 7-9 | 6 | 17-16 |
Missouri | 6-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
Iowa State | 4-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
Colorado | 3-13 | 10 | 12-20 |
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2008 Commitments
NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
M. Morris | Power Forward | Signed | 90 |
M. Morris | Power Forward | Signed | 90 |
Q. Thomas | Power Forward | Signed | 89 |
T. Releford | Shooting Guard | Signed | 89 |
M. Little | Small Forward | Signed | 40 |
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