Kansas to get second crack at Syracuse-style zone
No. 2 Kansas faces Washington in the Jayhawk Shootout at Sprint Center Kansas City MO tonight aiming to test a defense and offense echoing Syracuse. Under Bill Self Kansas seeks a seventh straight win as Washington brings a Hopkins era Huskies style that mirrors the Orange.
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Ajekwu lifts LHS past Hayden in home opener
Lawrence High junior center Chisom Ajekwu powered the fourth quarter to a 61-49 win over Topeka Hayden. She used her 6 foot 3 frame to grab rebounds block shots and score the final eight points. She added five rebounds in the closing stretch.
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Free State falls to Blue Valley 45 to 36 in Classic
In OLATHE the Free State Firebirds drop 45-36 to Blue Valley in the Lady Hawks Basketball Classic first round. Katie Beth Jones drove for a late first quarter chance, Shannon Clarke drew a charge, then Blue Valley sparked a 20-4 run in the second period. Free State coach Ted Juneau faulted momentum while Sam Lawrence urged his teammates to reset.
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Red team bids to challenge Jayhawks in Big 12 race
A Kansas preview highlights a dominant five man red squad led by freshman star and seasoned starters. The group features size from 5-foot-11 to 6-10 with rapid speed and high scoring potential. While not on the real Jayhawks, Cunliffe Lawson and Preston headline the red team as they push for daily top level competition.
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Jayhawks Defend Down Orange In Weekend Victory
No 2 Kansas leaned on defense as Devonte Graham poured in 35 points and Lagerald Vick flirted with a triple double in a 76-60 win over Syracuse. The KU defense forced 12 first half turnovers and held Syracuse to five made field goals. Svi Mykhailiuk and Malik Newman supported the effort as the depleted rotation tightened the gap.
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