Wildcats look to future after NCAA exit under Asbury
Kansas State coach Tom Asbury reports solid progress after a 17-12 season and 7-7 conference record. Despite a 69-48 NCAA loss to New Mexico, the Wildcats regain momentum with four freshmen ready to become sophomores, four scholarships for spring signings, and a core group including Ayanne May Manny Dies Shawn Rhodes and Chris Griffin as they reshape for next year.
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Arizona Joins Kansas in NCAAs West Showdown
In Denver, top-ranked Kansas and Arizona meet in a pivotal third-round game after both teams cruised past Valparaiso and Iowa. Arizona guard Reggie Geary sparked the win with 16 points and 13 assists while coach Lute Olson praised his floor leader. Kansas star Jacque Vaughn stressed focus on one-on-one defense as the Wildcats present a swift, aggressive challenge.
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Kansas women high on upset pace reach NCAA round of 16
Kansas women's basketball used an early 12-0 surge and clutch free throws by Angie Halbleib and Charisse Sampson to beat Texas 77-70 in the NCAA East Regional on Kansas' home court. The win advances them to face Tennessee in Charlottesville.
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Wichita State hires Smithson as new head coach
WSU introduced Randy Smithson, former Butler County CC coach, as the new men’s basketball head coach. He replaces Scott Thompson, who resigned after four seasons with a 40-70 record. this year’s team went 8-21. Smithson played at Wichita State 1979–1981, has a 273-95 junior college career coaching record, and vows a hard nosed, ambitious program.
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Cordell Leads Little River To State’s Longest Streak
Hutchinson Kansas AP coach Shane Cordell is named Kansas high school coach of the year as Little River ties the state record with a 54 game winning streak. The Redskins roll to another title with wins over Tipton Waconda East and Pretty Prairie and a dominant defense led by first team all stater Nicky Ramage who averaged 28 points per game in the state tournament.
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Alexander named 1996 Kansas boys state Player of the Year
Josh Alexander of McPherson Bullpups earns AP Sports Editors and Writers Association Player of the Year after leading the team to state titles. He averaged 22.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.0 steals and became McPherson’s all time scoring leader with 1,283 points. Coach Kurt Kinnamon named AP Coach of the Year following a first year with another state title. Alexander will attend Hutchinson Community College.
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AP All-State First Team Dominates Kansas Basketball Honors
McPherson senior Josh Alexander headlines the AP First Team with 22.0 ppg and intense competitiveness. Notables include Tony Barksdale Highland Park, Josh Reid Brewster, Darrin Williams Wichita South, and Karleone Young Wichita East. McPherson coach Kurt Kinnamon earns Coach of the Year after a 24-1 season and a 60-game home winning streak at Roundhouse. Reid sets state 1A scoring record with 2,554 career points. Williams helps South to a third title in four years. East’ Young posts 19.7 ppg and 9.9 rpg as the team goes 21-4.
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