KU basketball notebook at fantasy camp with Gaudio coaching
Kansas players Andrew White III and Landen Lucas joined former Wake Forest, Loyola and Army coach Dino Gaudio in guiding Team Vaughn during Bill Self’s fantasy camp. White and Lucas praised Gaudio’s in‑huddle coaching and noted the camp’s competitive, serious vibe as they aim to win the championship. Branwen Greene, visiting KU, watched action with Self and Sher ron Collins, while White works on his conditioning and late‑night shooting.
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Choosing an NBA agent for McLemore risks and rewards
Eric Priscell in USA Today details the turbulent process of selecting an agent for Ben McLemore, a top draft prospect. The piece argues for interviewing several reputable agents via a college coach and choosing one, cautioning against outside opinions and potential payouts influencing the decision.
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Coaches push to shed middlemen in athlete deals
An analysis of a USA Today report on Rod McLemore and Darius Cobb highlights how Division I coaches risk their jobs for big recruits, while agents should avoid runner payments. Cobb claimed he paid $10,000 to AAU coach Darius Cobb and arranged trips, sparking concerns about ethics and amateur status.
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McLemore saga raises questions over amateur status at KU
USA Today reports McLemore's family and associates faced pressure from agents and coaches during a Kansas basketball season. Cobb claimed Blackstock paid him to steer the player, and he aided the family financially while attending home and road games. The piece notes possible NCAA case-by-case handling and potential game forfeiture if a violation occurred.
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Kansas women claim two Big 12 outdoor titles at meet
Two Kansas University women’s track and field athletes won titles at the Big 12 Outdoor meet as Francine Simpson repeated in the long jump and Lindsay Vollmer captured the heptathlon. KU led the team standings by 12 points entering the final day while the KU men stood seventh. Additional placers included Neville, Muchkayev, Fuller, Giancana, and Miller in various events. EU qualifiers advanced to finals led by Daniels, Dixon, Morris, Becker, and Richardson. Kansas rowing placed third in the Big 12 Rowing Championship with 81 points, Oklahoma champion and Texas runner-up. Four Varsity Eight won KU’s only event. Kinet earned first-team and Torquemada and Scherer second-team honors. Softball schedule shifted to a doubleheader against No. 1 Oklahoma due to weather. The Jayhawks will honor their senior class after today’s games.
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Freestyle relay sets league mark and Caldwell pace
In a dramatic league meet Lucy Sirimongkhon-Dyck Anderson and Caldwell helped Free State swim a 3 35 37 in the 400 free relay despite prior races. Caldwell anchored from behind, storming to win by 1 79 seconds, while Caldwell set league bests in 50 free 23 39 and 100 free 51 42. Frick led LHS in the 500 free with 5 11 89 as Campbell and Frick chased state confidence.
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Jayhawks rally to edge Baylor in ninth inning comeback
Tucker Tharp scored the winning run on Kev in Kuntz s two out two strike single up the middle as Kansas erased a late Baylor rally. Tharp finished 2-for-3 with two runs while Justin Protacio and Jordan Dreiling added RBIs. Baylor left ten runners on base as KU pitchers held the Bears to six runs on 16 hits. The Jayhawks carry a series lead into the finale at 1 p.m. today.
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