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KU Athletics Unveil Phase Two of Allen Fieldhouse Renovations
The University of Kansas announced that construction has begun for phase two of renovations for Allen Fieldhouse ahead of the its 70th season. Phase one of the $50 million renovation plan took place in March 2023, before last year’s season, and this year will share a similar schedule, according to a KU Athletics release. The renovations will give fans “a reimagined experience” of the iconic facility.
Mark Mangino praises Goff, Leipold for rebuilding KU football
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – There are few people more excited about Kansas football’s program turnaround than former Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino. Mangino is being inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in October, largely for his accomplishments while coaching the KU. He took a program that had six consecutive losing seasons before his arrival […]
Notebook: Big 12 Looks to Expand, Again
The Kansas baseball team is about to get a little more clarity about what its roster will look like next season — just over a month before the start of the fall semester. Several outlets reported on Friday night, with the New York Knicks about to begin their Summer League campaign on Saturday, that as Newsday’s Steve Popper put it on X, McCullar “stayed back in New York to continue rehab on the same injury suffered during his time in college that made him miss the NCAA Tournament” and “will not be in Vegas with the team.”
Devin Neal closing in on school rushing records as season nears
LAS VEGAS — Although the Big 12 will be full of elite running backs for the 2024 season, there are just two that’ll be within striking distance of shattering school records, and Kansas has one. Devin Neal is the only returning two-time, 1,000-yard rusher in the conference, and...
Four Jayhawks selected on final day of MLB draft
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – The 2024 MLB draft saw six KU baseball players selected. Jayhawk baseball hasn’t had six players picked in one draft since 2014. On Tuesday, the final day of the draft, four KU products heard their names called. Ethan Lanthier was selected by the New York Mets in round 12, with pick No. […]
Four MLB teams selected current Kansas baseball players on Tuesday, the third day of the 2024 MLB Draft. Ethan Lanthier, Tegan Cain, Ben Hartl and Evan Shaw will all have the chance to pursue professional careers if they so choose.
Lanthier, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound right-handed pitcher, was the first off the board as he went in the 12th round as the 353rd overall pick to the New York Mets. He played one season at KU after two years at NCAA Division II St. Cloud State and would have an additional year of eligibility remaining if he chose to return to school.
KU men’s basketball to host capable group of mid-majors next season
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self said after the 2023-24 season, which started with a preseason No. 1 ranking and ended with a second-round exit, “One of our problems this year with our young kids was we didn’t play a schedule that allowed those guys to play through mistakes. Going to 20 league games, it would be that on steroids.”
Kansas football quarterback Jalon Daniels reflects on recent wins against Oklahoma, Texas
LAWRENCE — Jalon Daniels spent a lot of time last week talking about how healthy he is during Big 12 Conference media days in Las Vegas. Daniels, Kansas football’s redshirt junior quarterback, is coming off a 2023 season where he missed most of the year due to injury. He’s coming off a 2022...
Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard's continued growth gets praise from coach Lance Leipold
LAWRENCE — As quarterback Cole Ballard approaches his redshirt freshman season with Kansas football, there are areas in which his head coach thinks he can improve. Speaking last week at Big 12 Conference media days in Las Vegas, Lance Leipold indicated Ballard needs to continue to develop an understanding on when and when not to take chances. Leipold pointed back to the Kansas State game last year, when injuries forced Ballard into a starting role. Although Ballard nearly helped KU to a win, Leipold mentioned there were times Ballard tried to make plays that weren’t there.
LOOKING AHEAD FOR ISU FOOTBALL: Week nine, the Kansas Jayhawks
Nov 5, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Ra’Mello Dotson (3) celebrates with cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys after an interception during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports. Editor’s note: Ninth in...
Realistic expectations for Kansas' top-rated transfer haul: Roles for AJ Storr, Rylan Griffen, Zeke Mayo
The writing was on the wall that changes were coming for Kansas just moments after the Jayhawks got rocked by Gonzaga in the Round of 32 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament to mercifully end a season that started with them named the preseason's No. 1 team and deteriorated in a hurry during Big 12 play. A season-ending knee injury for All-American wing Kevin McCullar was the final straw, but Kansas was leaking oil well before that.
Bryce Foster making Kansas football's offensive line more competitive
LAWRENCE — Kansas football went through spring ball with a competition along its offensive line, especially at center. As Mike Novitsky’s college career came to an end, it left a hole for the Jayhawks to fill. Novitsky had been a mainstay at center during the first three years of Lance Leipold’s tenure as coach. Senior Michael Ford Jr. put himself in position to be the potential replacement, as did redshirt senior transfer Shane Bumgardner – the Division II center of the year last season from Tiffin.
Jayhawks Announce 2024-25 Swim and Dive Schedule
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas swimming and diving head coach Clark Campbell has announced the upcoming 2024-25 schedule, highlighted by eight home meets. "Our team is looking forward to getting back to competing in October," said Campbell. "Everything is geared towards peaking at the Big 12 Championship, and we have plenty of opportunities against strong competition that will have us ready in February."
Kansas Earns 2023-24 WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Kansas women's golf has been named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-Scholar Team GPA Awards, announced by the organization on Tuesday. The WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award recognizes the women's collegiate golf programs with the highest collective team grade point average (GPA), which...
Big 12 Media Days: Exclusive interviews with Kansas beat writers Henry Greenstein and Shreyas Laddha
Las Vegas, NV – Western Kansas News sports staff spent this week at the Big 12 Media Days covering the Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks, as well as acquiring exclusive interviews with other programs and members of the media. Sports director Joe Blake (Dodge City) sat down...
Lance Leipold says DJ Warner has been a 'sponge' this offseason, talks young defensive ends
Kansas football added three blue-chip recruits to its defensive ends room this offseason. The trio of Bai Jobe, Dakyus Brinkley and DJ Warner will all be underclassmen this fall. But as the 2024 season approaches, KU could end up relying on some – if not all — of its young newcomers.
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