Beaty Becomes Kansas to Emphasize Self Over Star Power
Kansas football signing day highlighted coach David Beaty’s stance on not chasing stars. Dorance Armstrong, a 6-4, 225-pound defensive end from Houston, drew interest from California and Michigan State, with Beaty praising his potential to reach 260 while remaining fast. Defensive staff notes a home visit and Bowen quipping about "Calvin's eating all the spaghetti."
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Beaty excited by signees as KU signs 24 players
Kansas coach David Beaty beams at a smooth signing day in Markonik Auditorium. He announces 24 signees for his first recruiting class, including 17 high school players from Texas and three other states. Beaty highlights safety Denzel Feaster and defensive end Dorance Armstrong among the 2015 class prospects.
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Experts pick KU and others for NCAA Final Four
ESPN asked eight analysts to name 12 teams likely to reach the Final Four. Kansas, Arizona, Gonzaga, Kentucky and Wisconsin were on 100 percent of ballots. Duke, Virginia, Notre Dame, Villanova, Louisville and North Carolina topped majority lists. Others varied across ballots. Self commented on a possible KU Kentucky rematch and emphasized improving ball movement.
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Kansas women edge Texas Tech 71 67 at Allen Fieldhouse
KU women rode a 16-0 run in the second half to erase a 10point deficit and pull ahead 62-53, then held off Tech as Candace Whitaker noted similar late surge sizes. Tech went cold, missing nine straight shots during the crucial stretch.
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