KU lands top 2024 recruit Flory Bidunga for Kansas
Kansas adds five star center Flory Bidunga, rated the nation’s top big man and fifth overall, to its 2024 class after he announced the decision at the Under Armour Elite 24 event in Atlanta. Bidunga, 6-9 from Kokomo Indiana, selected KU over Auburn Duke and Michigan. He sits as a multilevel scorer and elite shot blocker whose fit at Kansas will hinge on Hunter Dickinson’s status next season.
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Kansas women beat Greek Select to close Europe trip
Kansas and head coach Jayhawks showcased depth in a 108-52 win over Greek Select in Greece. S Myra Nichols led all scorers with 20 points while Danai Papadopoulou returned home to post 14 points. Laia Conesa and Nadira Eltayeb added double doubles.
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Booker's length key asset for Kansas defense
Kansas coach Taiwo Onatolu praises Austin Booker as a 6-foot-6, 245-pound end with long wingspan and quickness, likening him to a baby deer and an ostrich in movement. Teammate Hayden Hatcher calls him a freak, noting his hard work, weight gain, and rapid progression as Kansas fills Lonnie Phelps vacuum in the trenches for pass rush and run defense.
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Kansas receivers drill to maximize yards after catch
KU's wideouts, seven of the top eight returners, focus on converting catches into gains. Terry Samuel notes the group already grasps the offense and works on exit routes and yards after catch through drills that isolate defenders, make them miss, and drive vertical progress.
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