Big 12 ShootAround: What can KU do for an encore?

...huge rebuilding job' By Tim Griffin ESPN.com Kansas coach Bill Self allowed himself to savor his...Appleton, and freshman forward Quintrell Thomas. The retooled Jayhawks will travel to Canada before the season for...

Jayhawks' entire lineup contributes to rout of Huskies

Cole Aldrich had a career-high 16 points, grabbed nine rebounds and blocked six shots, helping No. 22 Kansas rout Washington 73-54 on Monday night in the semifinals of the CBE Classic.

Washington-Kansas Preview

Washington-Kansas Preview

Barkley, Manning, Vitale, Richardson among Hall inductees

Charles Barkley, Danny Manning, Nolan Richardson and Jim Phelan were honored by the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday night. Arnie Ferrin also entered the college hall, as did announcers Dick Vitale and Billy Packer as contributors.

...defensive rebound in the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. Kansas defeated...

Collins scores career-high 25 as No. 24 Kansas raises 2008 national title banner

Sherron Collins had a career-high 25 points and No. 24 Kansas raced away from Florida Gulf Coast 85-45 in the CBE Classic on Tuesday night after raising its 2008 national championship banner.

Work-in-progress Jayhawks shake slow start to put away UMKC

Sherron Collins had 16 points, freshman Markieff Morris grabbed 15 rebounds and No. 24 Kansas pulled away after a shaky first half to open its national title defense with a 71-56 victory over Missouri-Kansas City on Sunday night.

UMKC-Kansas Preview

UMKC-Kansas Preview

...a shot against Brandon Rush #25 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the Midwest Regional Final of the 2008...

As season looms, step into burning ring of questions

...a Final Four puzzle. If the Heels remain healthy, only a great performance by an opponent (see, Kansas) or a complete chemistry meltdown (an opponent's pipe dream with Williams at the helm) can stop...

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

...blocked by Mario Chalmers #15 (unseen) of the Kansas Jayhawks during the National Semifinal game of the NCAA...

KU looks to Collins for points, leadership

...day with defending national champ Kansas: • The players swear that...the go-to guy," said KU freshman Tyshawn Taylor. "He's...satisfying to him during the Jayhawks' national title run was how...

With many new faces, Jayhawks prepare for life as defending champs

Much of Kansas' championship-winning team has departed; many are now playing in the NBA. So while the Jayhawks are still enjoying their championship status, they know it's an uphill climb to get back to the top, writes Andy Katz.

Kansas v Memphis SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 07: Head coach Bill Self of the Kansas Jayhawks walks off the court with son Tyler after...

Kansas v Memphis SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 07: The Kansas Jayhawks mascot walks off the court after the Jayhawks...