Kansas basketball notes on Self's absence and McCullar return
Kansas under coach duties by Norm Roberts during Bill Self's absence in a 96 68 NCAA Tournament opener over Howard. Jalen Wilson surpassed 700 season points, Kevin McCullar returned with 10 points, and Harris rose to 10th on KU single-season assists while Robinson kept the team focused.
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Freshman Dick Shines As Jayhawks Advance In March Madness
Wichita native Dick unleashed 19 points 11 rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes to lead Kansas past Howard in Wells Fargo Arena. The freshman connected on eight 3-pointers with nine of his points off the glass, earning praise from teammates and marking KU's first win of the tournament while narrowing the road to a second round showdown.
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Kansas Jayhawks edge in tough first game of March Madness
In Des Moines, Kansas defeated a tough opponent as part of the NCAA tournament. D Harris led with four steals, followed by Dick and McCullar, while Pettiford and Adams contributed in the rotation. Kansas will meet No. 8 seed Arkansas, which beat Illinois 73-63, in the next round on Saturday. tipoff time was unavailable at press time.
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