KU volleyball and other fall sports preview at Kansas
Kansas preview highlights the volleyball lineup with libero Melissa Manda and players Jenna Kaiser and Mel Townsend, plus coach Fran Francis aiming to translate fall workouts into season wins. The Jayhawks schedule eight straight home matches, opens Sept 4 at the Bob Timmons Classic, and emphasizes home success while managing a long preseason. Also noted are cross country and track returnees led by Don Wasinger, Amanda Miller, Rebeka Stowe, and Kara Windisch, with women's basketball guard Angel Goodrich cleared after an ACL tear.
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Henry awaits Grizzlies deal amid KU stay and plans
Henry says contract talks with the Grizzlies linger as he trains in Lawrence awaiting preseason. The 6-6 guard from Oklahoma City aims to stay in shape and manage online courses while his agent negotiates incentives. He notes support from KU teammates and discusses his brother CJ Henry’s KU departure and KU’s potential this season with Selby, Morris, and Taylor improving.
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Kansas fall Olympic sports notebook shows deep rosters
Kansas volleyball carries a record 19 players under coach Ray Bechard with 10 newcomers and a potential two setter offense. Soccer coach Mark Francis plans wider rotation after injuries last season, as top scorer Emily Cressy recovers from an undisclosed issue. Track coach Stanley Redwine notes early morning workouts to avoid heat risks during preseason.
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KU in race for Dallas prep star in 2011 ESPN slate
KU contends for LeBryan Nash a 6 foot 7 forward from Dallas Lincoln High School. The Rivals top five player narrowed his college list to KU Baylor and Oklahoma State and may visit on October 15 Late Night in the Phog. He will announce October 21 on ESPN. Nash is half brother to former OSU guard Byron Eaton.
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