Former Jayhawks to catch KU game at New Orleans
Jayhawks fans and associates fill the Superdome scene as Roy Williams prepares for his first national title shot with Kansas while Dean Smith, mentor to Williams, attends the game. Family and supporters, including Ronna Steele and the Luce family, prepare a festive Bourbon Street celebration and await Roy Williams's future.
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Dave Stephens
Big matchup looms as Kansas, Syracuse seek title game edge
The piece previews an NCAA final between Kansas and Syracuse. It notes historical thresholds, two strong rosters led by Nick Collison Kirk Hinrich for Kansas and Carmelo Anthony Gerry McNamara for Syracuse. It discusses defensive vs offensive strategies, key matchups, and quotes Roy Williams on not making excuses.
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Wayne Simion
Walk-on Alexander joins KU fans at Final Four in New Orleans
Tim Alexander, a 6-foot-9 Wichita senior and one of the last walk-ons cut by Roy Williams, traveled with 11 KU classmates to New Orleans for the Final Four. He lacks tickets for the title game against Syracuse but cherishes photos and practice tags from his brief preseason stint.
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Antoine Wright
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Texas
Brad Buckman
New Orleans
Tim Alexander
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Lawrence
Wichita
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Roy Williams
Jeff Graves
Nick Collison
Syracuse
Dean Smith
Matt Doherty
Lawrence Syracuse mayors issue rib and wing challenge
Lawrence Mayor Sue Hack says she will challenge Syracuse Mayor Matthew Driscoll for the NCAA final between Kansas and Syracuse. If they lose, Lawrence will share ribs and wings, though Hack expects a win and hints Syracuse may offer Greek festival food in return.
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