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Kansas Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:44:52 PDT

All season the scoring balance, the versatility and the capability to explode were virtues that made Kansas deserving of a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

But in a 75-68 overtime victory against Memphis for the national title, the Jayhawks also showed off their grit, determination and toughness.

Some of those characteristics can be traced to a players-only meeting the day after their last defeat, a one-point loss at Oklahoma State. Players gathered in the back corner of their favorite Lawrence restaurant and plotted a path to glory.

It wasn't the first time a team regrouped in such fashion. Usually, such discussions fail to deliver the goal intended. But the Jayhawks carried out their plan as their coach, Bill Self, produced a title in his first Final Four...

Chalmers opts to test NBA waters (AP)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:03:46 PDT

Miracle Mario wants to see where he stands in the NBA. Kansas star Mario Chalmers declared himself eligible for the NBA draft on Wednesday, deciding to not sign with an agent to leave open the possibility of a return to the national champion Jayhawks. The junior guard says he'll come out only if it looks like he'll be picked in the first round of the June 26 draft.

Collins has successful surgery (Rivals.com)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:20:00 PDT

LAWRENCE, Kan. Kansas guard Sherron Collins underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday,...

KU's Rush, Arthur headed to the NBA (CSTV U-WIRE)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:41:05 PDT

Darrell Arthur, Brandon Rush and Bill Self held a press conference at 3:30 Thursday afternoon to announce Rush...

Rush, Arthur headed to NBA (AP)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:51:56 PDT

Brandon Rush is headed to the NBA for sure this time. Darrell Arthur may be going with him. Mario Chalmers? He hasn't made up his mind. Two of Kansas' three biggest stars declared themselves eligible for the draft on Thursday, less than two weeks after helping lead the Jayhawks to their first national title in 20 years.

Lawrence barbershop returns Roy Williams' picture to place of honor (AP)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:10:02 PDT

Roy Williams is out of the outhouse. The large sketch of the former Kansas coach was removed from the men's room of the Downtown Barbershop on Monday where it had hung as a symbol of fan anger ever since he departed for North Carolina in 2003. Now "Ol' Roy" is back where he used to be, prominently displayed among the hundreds of sketches, photographs and memorabilia that make the landmark little...

Kansas fans turn out in droves for parade, celebration (AP)

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:33:19 PDT

In possibly the biggest celebration in the city's history, tens of thousands of fans lined downtown streets Sunday to honor the national basketball champion Kansas Jayhawks. Fans from as far away as Colorado and Minnesota, some in trees and on rooftops, came to get a glimpse of coach Bill Self, Mario Chalmers and the rest of the team that beat Memphis 75-68 to win the NCAA championship.

Headed To The Final (Rivals.com)

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:37:00 PDT

What Roy Williams needed was a comeback for the ages. What he got was a disappointing dose of payback - a chance...