Kansas vs Dayton Tipoff at Metrodome Minneapolis
The matchup features Kansas and Dayton tipping off at 1 30 p m today in the Metrodome Minneapolis with CBS TV and Sunflower Broadband channels 5 13 201 providing coverage.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2009
Page
8
The matchup features Kansas and Dayton tipping off at 1 30 p m today in the Metrodome Minneapolis with CBS TV and Sunflower Broadband channels 5 13 201 providing coverage.
A compiled roster snippet lists Kansas and Dayton players with jersey numbers, heights, class years, positions, and hometowns including Leawood Chicago Lawrence Newark and Philadelphia among others. The long list covers guards forwards and centers with multiple Fr Soph Jr and Sr designations and hometowns such as Maywood Ill Jacksonville Fla Cleveland Tenn Bloomington Minn and Philadelphia.
Sideline chat with Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor reveals Mario Little as the funniest Jayhawk, plus insights on Sherron Collins, Cole and locker room culture. He recalls a funny moment after beating Kansas State, when Russell Robinson walked in and Coach Self smiled.
Dayton guard Perry, 6 foot 2, seeks to match up with Sherron Collins as the Flyers aim for a place in the Elite Eight. Perry recalled motivation from their high school and Warriors ties while anticipating the matchup and proud to bring his best effort.
Kansas University guard Tyrone Appleton traveled to Gary Indiana to attend the funeral of his friend Dennis Williams after Williams was killed in a drive by shooting. Coach Bill Self and KU players spoke of the impact on players from inner city communities and the need for perspective.
Sherron Collins, praised by teammates for his leadership, defends his high shot volume as necessary for Kansas. Freshmen and veterans back him, noting tough shots and crucial timing in late-game sets. Collins, tied to a potential All-Time scoring run, expects no rush to depart college for pro basketball.
Kansas coach Bill Self compares Dayton to Tennessee Missouri and Michigan State highlighting pressure man to man defense. Dayton forward Chris Wright, 6 8 and 226 pounds, scored 27 in a 68 60 first round win while KU freshmen and staff discuss adjustments and the team’s new lineup without last year’s core players.
KU sophomore Cole Aldrich watched Bloomington Jefferson High win the sectional final Friday night. He said he joined for a few minutes and found it fun as Jefferson advances toward the state tournament.
Kansas posted a string of victories and losses across the CBE Classic and Big 12 play, defeating UMKC Gulf Coast Albany Texas A&M Colorado Baylor Oklahoma State Missouri Iowa State Nebraska Oklahoma State and others before a 64-71 loss to Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament. The team reached the NCAA Tournament in Minneapolis with a 84-74 win over Dakota State and a 1:30 p.m. game against Dayton.
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