KU Notebook Self talks health and roster changes
Kansas coach Bill Self discusses his March hospitalization for a heart issue and subsequent recovery. He recalls a valve replacement last fall, a required catheterization and stents, and how illness affected NCAA tournament participation. Self also weighs roster turnover from the transfer portal, praising arrivals while criticizing its long term impact.
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Free State Falls Short in 6A Semifinal Showdown
No. 3 Free State loses 2-1 to No. 2 Blue Valley West at Hogland Park ending a bid for the state final. Freshman Ben Graves pitched six innings as BV West’s Barrett Donaldson delivered the deciding RBI double in the seventh inning, while Firebirds’ offense managed just two hits after an early 1-1 tie.
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Baseball ends Jayhawks season as Wildcats win 7-1
Kansas State pitcher German Fajardo limited Kansas to five hits and one walk over 7 1/3 innings while Kaelen Culpepper homered and drove in five runs for a 7-1 Big 12 tournament elimination victory at Globe Life Field in Arlington. KU finishes 25-32. Jake English homered for Kansas.
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