Tougher tests await Svi Mykhailiuk in Kansas lineup
Junior guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk shows the best Kansas form of his career with improved movement, driving, and shooting. He has four straight double digit scoring games after four previous such totals across his KU tenure, and his three point stroke rises to .431 while minutes and confidence grow ahead of conference play.
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City Showdown heads to Allen Fieldhouse for historic clash
Lawrence High and Free State basketball bring city rivalries to Allen Fieldhouse for the first time in a high school game. The girls tip at 6:30 p.m. and the boys follow at 8 p.m. The event counts in Sunflower League standings and marks a historic milestone for both programs.
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A KU alum helps Baker players study a defensive masterclass
Jason Thoren, Baker University defensive coordinator and former Kansas standout, cites the 2008 Kansas vs North Carolina Final Four as the greatest defensive display. He says the film motivates Baker players, many of whom idolized the 08 KU team, including out of state recruits.
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Smithson to play in East-West Shrine Game for Kansas
KU safety Fish Smithson will showcase his skills in the East-West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg on January 21. The All-Big 12 selection from Baltimore recorded four interceptions and 93 tackles in 2016, plus seven pass breakups and two forced fumbles, as he heads to Florida to impress NFL scouts.
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