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K-State releases new basketball sked (Rivals.com)

Nineteen home games, including visits by NCAA Tournament participants Baylor, Kansas and Oklahoma, highlight... (original story)

Kansas basketball player accused BB gun incident (AP)

Markieff Morris, an incoming freshman basketball player at Kansas, is facing a battery charge after allegedly firing a BB gun from his dorm window. The 18-year-old, a member of coach Bill Self's 2008 recruiting class along with his twin brother, Marcus, has been ordered to appear Sept. 10 in Lawrenc... (original story)

Self signs huge new contract with Kansas (AP)

Bill Self, the Kansas basketball coach who guided the Jayhawks to their first NCAA championship in 20 years, signed a 10-year, $30 million contract Wednesday. The deal had been in the works since April, when Self's Jayhawks came from nine points down in the final minutes to beat Memphis in a thrilli... (original story)

Norm Stewart recovering from heart surgery (AP)

Former Missouri basketball coach Norm Stewart is recovering from open-heart surgery. University officials said the 73-year-old Stewart had an aortic valve replacement on Friday. He is recuperating at Boone Hospital Center and is expected to be released later this week. Stewart spent 32 years as coac... (original story)

No criminal charges filed against Kansas guard (AP)

No criminal charges will be filed against Kansas guard Sherron Collins in the case of a woman who claimed he assaulted her on an elevator on the campus. Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson said Friday there was insufficient evidence to prove that Collins had done anything wrong. "This i... (original story)

Iowa State to build new basketball HQ (Rivals.com)

Iowa State University announced Thursday plans for a 36,000-square foot basketball practice facility - pending... (original story)

NU's Velander rewarded with scholarship (Rivals.com)

Paul Velander, a three-year walk-on, battled through injuries to earn a scholarship in his senior season with... (original story)

Jordan falls to second round of NBA Draft (Rivals.com)

Texas A&M freshman center DeAndre Jordan was thought to be a lottery pick by pretty much everyone when he... (original story)

Five Jayhawks Selected in NBA Draft (Rivals.com)

An all-time high five Kansas Jayhawks were selected in the 2008 NBA Draft Thursday night. The five KU players... (original story)

Beasley stands as basketball prodigy (Rivals.com)

Now that the absurd nearly three months between the end of the college basketball season and the NBA Draft has... (original story)

It's draft day for Martin Zeno (Rivals.com)

Q&A: Tonight is the NBA Draft and former Texas Tech hoops star Martin Zeno has been doing everyting possible to... (original story)

Judge rules against Kansas guard in woman's suit (AP)

A judge has ruled in favor of a woman who filed a lawsuit against Kansas guard Sherron Collins concerning an assault she said took place in an elevator. Douglas County District Court Judge Jack Murphy granted a judgment Monday for damages in excess of $75,000 to Jessica J. Brown. Murphy ruled in Bro... (original story)

Chalmers to stay in NBA draft (AP)

Guard Mario Chalmers, the most outstanding player of the 2008 Final Four, has decided to skip his senior year at Kansas and stay in the NBA draft. Jayhawks coach Bill Self made the announcement Sunday night, just hours after Chalmers informed him of his decision. He joins teammates Brandon Rush and ... (original story)

Bush honors basketball champs (AP)

Nice comeback, Kansas. Pretty sweet welcome back, too. In a Rose Garden ceremony and an Oval Office tour, President Bush honored the University of Kansas as the 2008 NCAA basketball champions on Tuesday. With a remarkable flourish in the final game, KU pulled out the title for the first time since 1... (original story)

Sadler takes blame for Sallie's woes (AP)

Nebraska coach Doc Sadler said he takes responsibility for the violation of a Big 12 rule that prevents prized recruit Roburt Sallie from joining the Cornhuskers. Sallie broke Rule 6.2, which says that any student-athlete who enrolls at a conference institution, part or full time, must meet initial ... (original story)





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