Tharpe must be KU's most valuable player this season
Kansas coach Bill Self says Naadir Tharpe must be irreplaceable and a primary contributor as Kansas explores a veteran presence amid six freshmen. He notes Tharpe's passing, leadership, and drive to the paint as crucial, while addressing early-season practice goals and Late Night defense concerns.
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KU Football Depth At Center Stresses Gavin Howard
KU coach Weis notes center Gavin Howard as the focal point of the line as the Jayhawks shuffle the rest of the O line. Smithburg and Fusimalohi hold guard spots while Lewandowski shifts to left tackle and Sterling to right tackle.
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Turzilli Tops KU Football Depth Chart At Wide Receiver
Kansas football notes show Andrew Turzilli back atop the depth chart at wide receiver replacing Tre' Parmalee and Rodriguez Coleman. Tony Pierson sidelined by concussion, Brandon Bourbon to share increased duties. Run game struggles persist with 3.7 yards per rush. Sampson Faifili out with injury.
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Rodriguez Coleman
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Tony
Pierson
Brandon Bourbon
Cozart and Millweard Vie for Qb Job at KU Camp
Keegan Miege red shirts for now and Millweard also red shirts due to transfer rules leaving Cozart with up to four years of eligibility. Cozart shows elite speed a 4.5 40 and top throwing ability. He led Miege to a 5A title game with 31 TDs as a junior and 25 TDs as a senior. Millweard, a Rivals three star pro style QB with mobility, transferred to Kansas after stints at UCLA and ASU. Offensive line and receivers must improve to boost Heaps, then a three way QB race could unfold.
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Virginia Tech
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Brett Hundley
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Heaps
Oubre Jr eyes Kansas stay and Late Night recruit push
The article covers Oubre Jr praising Kansas coach Bill Self and the program, noting Self’s influence and the team’s philosophy. It discusses potential one and done choices for Andrew Wiggins replacement, Oubre’s possible extended stay, and recruitment plans targeting Tyus Jones, Jahlil Okafor, and Cliff Alexander. Alexander posted a college choice date of November 16 with KU among his options.
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Apple Valley
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Chicago
Whitney Young
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Chicago Cure
Cliff
Michigan State
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