Kentucky vs Kansas close start ends with KU lead late
Fast start produced five ties and five lead changes before Kansas pulled away late to lead by up to seven with 2:42 remaining. Kentucky led in several categories early, while KU balanced scoring from Chalmers and Rush as Morris paced Kentucky rebounding.
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Kansas led by as many as 20 with 4:53 left after a strong second half. Julian Wright scored 21, Brandon Rush 19, Mario Chalmers 16 for Kansas while Randolph Morris led Kentucky with 22 and Bobby Perry 21. Wright and Chalmers combined for eight assists as Kansas controlled rebounds and turnovers.
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Kentucky coach Tubby Smith confident KU can win title
After Kentucky fell 88 to 76 to Kansas in the NCAA Tournament second round, Tubby Smith praised KU as a national title contender. He noted KU's depth and said Kentucky must bring in more talent, while acknowledging potential lineup changes and possible Scottie Morris NBA jump.
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Kansas rolls past Kentucky into Sweet 16
Kansas led by Julian Wright and Sherron Rush as they outscored Kentucky 86 66 in Chicago to advance to the Sweet 16. Rush hit six of seven threes and Wright contributed 21 points and eight rebounds while Kentucky struggled to trim the margin after a 13 2 run. Coach Bill Self praised his sophomores and noted the team’s focus on seeding over celebration.
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Kansas finished 32 4 with a strong non conference and Big 12 run. They defeated Niagara and Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament and rolled through Ole Miss. They beat Southern Illinois in San Jose and Kentucky in the Chicago bracket to reach the final rounds.
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Jayhawks edge UK in Chicago as Collins turns 20
Kansas guards Sherron Collins and Julian Wright contributed despite Collins knee swelling. Collins scored eight points in 26 minutes while Wright posted 21 on 8-of-12 shooting. Coach Bill Self praised their depth and noted Hinrich’s observation of Jayhawks’ front and backcourt as they advance to San Jose for the Sweet 16.
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