Withey Leads KU Past Oklahoma With Block Party Debut
Jeff Withey tallied four blocks and nine rebounds as Kansas beat Oklahoma 67-54 at Allen Fieldhouse in front of 16,300 fans, capping a dominant second half with a highlight reel block spree. Mark Randall, ex KU forward and Nuggets official, praised Withey’s length and post moves while noting his growing NBA potential.
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Self dismisses KU No 1 talk after poll
Kansas coach Bill Self rejected the notion of being No 1 after the latest AP poll and urged humility saying neither his team nor any others deserve the top ranking. He noted the poll measures current teams against each other, not past juggernauts, and hinted Michigan could claim the top spot if it beats Illinois.
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Defense lifts FSHS to Classic crown
Defense carried Free State High to a 43-31 win over Washburn Rural in the Firebird Winter Classic final at FSHS. Rural went 13 minutes without a field goal or free throw, leaving the Firebirds with a 13 point lead entering the fourth.
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Okio State women upend KU 65-52
Oklahoma State defeated Kansas 65-52 in Allen Fieldhouse as KU’s 18 turnovers and 13 second-half offensive rebounds for OSU shaped the game. Kansas, led by seniors from the 1,000-point club, wrestled with a 2-3 zone and timely play.
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