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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 2009
Page
6
Kansas picks its top players of the decade with Langford, Gregory, Giddens, Wright, Gooden and Vinson among the guards and forwards. Ballard Teahan Moody Kleinmann also listed as key contributors.
The list highlights Aaron Miles Russell Robinson Mario Chalmers Nick Collison and Cole Aldrich as standout defenders. Each player is recognized for impact on in-game intensity and defensive schemes, reflecting a consensus on guard and forward versatility across positions.
Kansas beats Texas 90 to 87 on January 27, 2003 in a dynamic home win led by Nick Collison. The affair featured clutch baskets in a tight second half as KU extended its conference push.
Bill Self is hailed as the coach of the decade with national title credentials and a sequence of five straight Big 12 crowns fueling a dominant era in collegiate basketball.
The roster lists Omar Wilkes as point guard Micah Downs as shooting guard J R Giddens as small forward Quintrell Thomas as power forward and David Padgett as center or forward in a strong transfer alignment.
In San Antonio on April 7 2008 Kansas faced Memphis in an overtime affair ending 75 to 68. The game featured transfer players point guard C J Henry shooting guard Rodrick Stewart small forward Lester Earl power forward Jeff Graves and center forward Jeff Withey contributing for KU.
Journal-World staff selections for top players of the decade include Bill Mayer, Jesse Newell, Gary Bedore, Andrew Baker, Matt Tait, Tom Keegan, Chuck Woodling, and others. The list features Nick Collison, Sherron Collins, Wayne Simion, Wayne Simien, Eric Sorrentino, Kirk Hinrich, Chris Cottrell, and Andrew Hartsock among notable names.
A lively collection of in arena moments highlights a string of notable shoutouts and cameos. Sasha Kaun and a playful homage to Chris Farley accompany a lighthearted take on Missoula while Ashley Judd and George Brett draw attention during a top fieldhouse moment.
Bowl results include Wyoming over Fresno State in double overtime 35 28 and Rutgers routing UCF 45 24. Las Vegas and Poinsettia Bowls feature BYU over Oregon State 44 20 and Utah over California 37 27. A long slate lists many games with times and venues across December and January, plus NFL NBA and college basketball notes and upcoming matchups.
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