Jayhawks place two semifinalists for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
Kansas announces two Naismith Defensive Player of the Year semifinalists Kevin McCullar Jr. and Tatyanna Jackson. McCullar leads KU in steals average and double doubles while coach Bill Self praises his defense and basketball IQ as pivotal to the team’s ability.
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Why Kansas deserves to be the Midwest's No. 1 seed
A reader argues Kansas should be the top overall seed and Midwest regional favorite if they beat Texas, noting Houston’s strong resume yet lower NET and Alabama’s possible slips. The piece weighs on court results, suspicions around Alabama’s program, and how off court issues might influence bracket seeding.
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Jayhawks ready to win at Texas despite title clinch
Kansas coach Bill Self says no resting players as No. 3 Kansas travels to Austin for a pivotal Big 12 showdown. The real stakes include postseason seeding and bragging rights, with DaJuan Harris Jr. and Jalen Wilson firm in their drive to finish strong and keep Kansas atop the country.
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New NCAA president pledges fresh NIL approach for athletes
Charlie Baker, now NCAA president, urges direct athlete engagement and federal NIL law reform. He cites Jaden Rashada and Hanna and Haley Cavinder as examples of athletes in need of clear protections amid a patchwork of state laws and a booming name image and likeness market. He aims for transparent, fair compensation plus health, safety and academic protections.
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