Kansas Jayhawks News

Kansas City Star — With the celebrations of KU's 2008 national championship complete, it is now officially time to start figuring out the 2008-09 Jayhawks, who have certainly shown that they are more than capable of punishing subpar opponents.

Kansas City Star — LAWRENCE | If one thing has been proven in the seven-plus months since the Kansas Jayhawks cut down the nets in San Antonio, it’s that nobody knows how to celebrate success like KU and its fans.

Kansas City Star — The Jayhawks have been playing 11 different guys throughout the exhibition and early regular season, but KU coach Bill Self said he will go with eight or nine players during the CBE Classic in Kansas City.

Kansas City Star — Xavier Henry, the No. 3 overall player in the 2009-10 college basketball recruiting class, chose Memphis over Kansas today. Henry, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Putnam City High in Oklahoma City, will join his brother C.J. on the Tigers. Henry's father, Carl, played for the Jayhawks during 1983-84.

Kansas City Star — LAWRENCE | The Kansas Jayhawks looked every bit the inexperienced team they are in a first half that left them tied with UMKC at 32.

Kansas City Star — First quarter TEX: McGee 14 run (Bailey kick), 7:59. Second quarter TEX: McCoy 4 run (Bailey kick), :44.

Kansas City Star — LAWRENCE | The Kansas Jayhawks were not in the mood for excuses after their 35-7 loss to No. 4 Texas.

Kansas City Star — LAWRENCE | Don’t look back, Kansas fans. Ignore your critics. Laugh off your co-workers who love the Missouri Tigers and will try to convince you that the 2008 season proves the 2007 season was a fluke, a product of a weak schedule.

Kansas City Star — LAWRENCE | The Kansas Jayhawks will have to wait at least another year to make their statement to the Big 12 South powers. No. 4 Texas roughed up KU 35-7 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, making the Jayhawks 0-3 against Oklahoma, Texas Tech and Texas.

Kansas City Star — LAWRENCE | In an unforeseen twist, the Kansas defense is keeping the Jayhawks in the game. KU trails No. 4 Texas 14-0 at the half, but it could be much worse if not for an inspired defensive performance.

Kansas City Star — PALO ALTO, Calif. | Katie Williams and Shannon McCabe scored first-half goals, lifting Kansas to a 2-1 win Friday over Denver and a spot in the second round of the NCAA soccer tournament. It was the Jayhawks’ first NCAA tournament win since 2004.

Kansas City Star — Kansas coach Bill Self says sophomore center Cole Aldrich is the most improved player on the Jayhawks’ roster at this point.