Keegan's Top 25 Rating and AP Voter Insight
KU faced preseason scrutiny after losses to Missouri and poor clutch play while Bucknell rose, Washington State sits 5-5 in the Pac-10 at 21st, C J Giles says he likes flying under the radar, and Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan participates as an AP poll voter.
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North Carolina Returns to AP Top 25 in Pole Position Shakeup
Connecticut remains No 1 with 68 first place votes as Duke holds second after tight wins. North Carolina reenters the poll at 20-1 headlines a week with six other top teams, while Illinois drops to 10 after a 33 game home streak ends.
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Tucker lifts UT past Tech in rebounding clinic
Texas star PJ Tucker grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds and scored 18 as No. 6 Texas outboarded Texas Tech 50-22 in a 65-44 win. Aldridge added 17 and 11 with Paulino at 10 as Texas improved to 20-3, 8-1, while Tech slipped to 12-11, 4-5.
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Texas Beats Texas Tech 65 44 in 2000s Big 12 Clash
Texas dominated Texas Tech 65 to 44 as Tucker led with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Tech struggled to score, shooting 32 percent and trailing 32-21 at halftime. Jackson contributed 14 for Tech while Pleska added 10. the Red Raiders faced aggressive defense and fatigue late.
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Self shrugs off Jayhawks poll snub and comeback notes
Kansas coach Roy Self expresses confidence that the Jayhawks deserve a higher ranking given a 12-2 stretch and last eight weeks, as they prepare for a road at Nebraska and home vs Iowa State. He updates Brandon Rush eye, rookie honors, and wishes for Kansas State rival Jim Wooldridge’s surgery recovery.
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Kansas fans fill arenas as Jayhawks lead attendance
Kansas coach self lauds packed arenas and fan enthusiasm as the Jayhawks draw record crowds. Nebraska and Colorado illustrate rising interest, with Nebraska close to a sellout and Colorado seeing bigger turnouts despite not selling out the Coors Events Center. Patton notes growing support and Self praises Allen Fieldhouse crowds as a special, loyal audience that fills the arena regardless of the opponent.
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Kansas State coach Jim Wooldridge to undergo neck surgery
Kansas State basketball coach Jim Wooldridge will have surgery for a bulging disk at C3-4 and C5-6 in his neck, causing numbness. Assistant Jimmy Elgas will be interim coach as Wooldridge plans rest and expects guidance by Friday on recovery and return.
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