Wiggins talks pressure and KU future in notebook notes
KU recruit Andrew Wiggins discusses earning minutes, hard work, and the Jayhawks' 2013 14 style with increased pick and roll usage. He reflects on not fearing pressure to be No 1 and names the Raptors as a desired NBA destination. Bill Self praises Wiggins Selden Mason while Ben McLemore Releford Withey performances in Summer League are noted.
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Wiggins Honored at ESPY Red Carpet After Gatorade Award
Kansas University freshman Andrew Wiggins received recognition on the ESPY Red Carpet in Los Angeles a day after being named Gatorade Male Athlete of the Year in Hollywood. He said college basketball is more physical and that everyone is hungry as he transitions from high school.
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Marines and KU athletes join forces in training program
Pride, a Marine veteran who survived a 2008 Afghanistan blast, describes a collaboration between the Marine Corps and Kansas University athletes across basketball, volleyball, baseball and rowing. He praises mutual learning, leadership lessons, and the aim to empower Marines through KU’s athletic department. Hudy notes the impact on athletes and coaches.
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Juco players lure NFL dreams via Weis Campo recruiting push
Keegan earned two post season invitations and an MVP while juco standouts eye a possible NFL path. Blasko notes juco players sense they can start late in their careers and that Weis and Campo can jumpstart pro interest, making recruiting a high energy, businesslike effort.
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NCAA Ends EA Sports Deal Over Player Likeness Row
The NCAA will not renew with EA Sports after the current contract expires in June 2014. EA will still publish college football games but without NCAA names and marks. The move follows a high profile lawsuit over likeness rights, while EA plans a new game for next generation consoles featuring college teams. The NCAA says members may license their own trademarks.
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Slater commits to Kansas football as lineman with future in sight
Kansas gains three star prospect Pearce Slater from El Camino College after staffers Blasko Grunhard and Weis help seal the deal. Slater aims to join fall camp by August 7, focusing on eligibility with grades, and projects at right tackle while embracing the Weis era’s hard work ethic.
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