Manning recalls 1988 miracle as 2008 KU title link
Twenty years after KU’s 1988 miracle, Danny Manning reflects on the national championship game against Oklahoma and the 2008 title run. He prepared Memphis the same meticulous way as the Sooners, while noting the stronger town impact of 2008 and the personal difference of playing as a senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Kansas University
Danny Manning
Oklahoma
Memphis
Jayhawks
North Carolina
Sooners
Cole
Sherron
Lawrence
Kansas
Chalmers defies odds with late three to seal KU title
Kansas guard Mario Chalmers drilled a deep three with two seconds left to force overtime and cap a 75 68 comeback over Memphis in the 2008 national title game. He credited luck while teammates praised his clutch moment and Alabama Alaska born star, joining Brandon Rush and Sherron Collins in the celebration at the Alamodome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Krug
Journal-World File
Mario Chalmers
Memphis
Derrick Rose
Jayhawks
San Antonio
Nals
Tigers
Manning
Cole Aldrich
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Aldrich
Wilt Chamberlain
Allen Fieldhouse
James Naismith
Sherron Collins
Collins
Chalmers
Mario
Sherron
Kansas University
Almarie Chalmers
Anchorage
Alaska
Clutch
Brandon Rush
Rush
Darrell Arthur
Darnell Jackson
Kansas
Ten Teams That Can Win It All Jayhawks Lead
Kansas ranks first in AP and coaches, with depth and versatility across offense and defense. Sherron Collins anchors as Cole Aldrich and Marcus Morris standouts, delivering balanced scoring, rebounding and efficient defense to position KU as a top NCAA title contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayhawks
Sherron Collins
Cole Aldrich
Marcus Morris
Aldrich
Syracuse Buffalo Bethlehem Regional Pairing Report
Syracuse faces Gonzaga and Florida State in a chaotic March 19 lineup with Butler Xavier and Pittsburgh Oakland also listed in Chicago style seedings. The schedule shows games around 6 to 9 pm and into the early morning with Oklahoma City referenced for March 18.
Kaun hopes to return to NBA next season
Tomsk native Kaun, a 2008 second round pick, contemplates a possible return to the U S NBA with a buyout option for 2010 11. He cites his season stats 9.0 points on 70.7 percent shooting 4.2 rebounds and notes his marriage plans in Olathe Kansas while leading a strong Euroleague backed team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Cleveland Cavaliers
Kaun
NBA
Tomsk
USL
Taylor Blue
Olathe
Self says Jayhawks stay focused amid Oklahoma City trip
Kansas coach Bill Self praised his team's health and readiness as the Jayhawks traveled to Oklahoma City for the NCAA tournament. He noted Sherron Collins is fine after a knee bump and that practice schedules include public shootarounds at Ford Center. Self also reflected on past KU runs and praised the Big 12 season scheduling shift for allowing better prep time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayhawks
Kaun
VTB
United
Allen
Darnell Jackson
Cleveland Cavaliers
Lawrence
OKC
Mel Gibson
Edge of Darkness
New York City
Richard Gere
Brooklyn
Ford Center
Self
Sherron
Sherron Collins
Oklahoma City
Baylor
Oklahoma
Kansas State
Syracuse
Vermont
Orange
Bucknell
Texas Tech
Mario Little
Tyrel Reed
Brady Morningstar
Team
Lehigh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ljworld.com
Journal-World
Kansas University Hoops
By Gary Bedore
Ijworld.com
Almarie
Alamodome Court
Douglas C County Insurance
Miteka
Norman John
Sara Oliver
DCI
Tami Ramirez
Teresa Caroll
Tr “Uy
Oliver Prestele U
Kusports.com
Jesse Newell
Ken Pom
Ken Pomeroy
Northern Iowa
Michigan St
Tennessee
San Diego St
Georgetown
Oklahoma St
Georgia Tech
Milwaukee
Ohio St
Buffalo, N.Y
Gonzaga
Florida St
S Butler
San Jose
Calif
Xavier
Pittsburgh
Oakland
Ava
Florida
Midwest
Murray
Salt Lake City
Kansas St
North Texas
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Wake Forest
Wofford
Morgan St
Duke
Louisville
Dayton
Ohio
Ark
Pine Bluff
Siena
Robert Morris
Wildcats
Jane Self
Texas
Texas A&m
Missouri
KSU
Obama
Villanova
Kentucky
Espn.com
ESPN
Gary Bedore
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Krystale Neitzel
Patrick Gottstein
Laura Thompson
Bob Abel
Jefferson County Insurance & Financial Services Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!