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Villanova's Collin Gillespie, center, goes up for a shot between Kansas's Udoka Azubuike, left, and Marcus Garrett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 1 KU falls to No. 18 Villanova on Samuels' 3-pointer

By Dan Gelston Dec. 21, 2019 02:28 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jermaine Samuels spotted up, let the ball fly and -- bang -

Kansas City guard Marvin Nesbitt Jr. (33) rebounds against Kansas guard Devon Dotson (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
McCormack's 28 points help No. 2 KU rout Kansas City 98-57

By Dave Skretta Dec. 14, 2019 08:15 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — David McCormack scored a career-high 28 points, Devon

Dayton forward Ryan Mikesell (33) shoots next to Kansas forward David McCormack (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 4 Kansas beats Dayton 90-84 in overtime for Maui title

By John Marshall Nov. 27, 2019 07:37 PM EST
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Devon Dotson seemed to be running on fumes as the game

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) beats East Tennessee State forward Jeromy Rodriguez (11) to a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Azubuike leads No. 4 Kansas to 75-63 win over E Tennessee St

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2019 10:08 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The buzzer had just sounded on another win for Kansas

Xavier's Naji Marshall, left, drives against Siena's Donald Carey (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Missouri State Lady Bears at Boise State Broncos 11/10/2019

Nov. 08, 2019 08:01 PM EST

Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) drives to the basket past Duke forward Matthew Hurt (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 4 Duke edges third-ranked Kansas 68-66

By Doug Feinberg Nov. 05, 2019 09:27 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was pleased with his young team's

Kansas coach Self bristles at idea of 'trolling' NCAA

By Dave Skretta Oct. 09, 2019 08:09 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self bristled at the suggestion Wednesday

KU's Dotson, Grimes withdraw from draft; Grimes to transfer

By Dave Skretta May. 29, 2019 09:40 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshmen Devon Dotson and Quentin Grimes withdrew from

Kansas guard Devon Dotson, left, guards Auburn forward Chuma Okeke during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Auburn Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks 3/23/2019

Mar. 23, 2019 10:22 PM EDT

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 2 (win) at TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/22/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Kansas coach Bill Self talks to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in the Big 12 men's tournament final Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bill Self may be in the midst of best coaching job at Kansas

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2019 03:32 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Bill Self has taken three teams to the Final Four and won a

Iowa State guard Talen Horton-Tucker (11) celebrates a basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in the final of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Iowa State romps past KU 78-66 to win Big 12 tourney title

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2019 08:17 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lindell Wigginton found his way to Iowa State from Canada,

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins talks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in the Big 12 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks 3/15/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins talks with guard Chase Harler (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas beats West Virginia 88-74 to reach Big 12 finals

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2019 12:13 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dedric Lawson transferred to Kansas in part to win

Kansas' David McCormack (33) looks to shoot under pressure from Texas' Jaxson Hayes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 17 Kansas beats Texas 65-57 in Big 12 quarterfinals

By Dave Skretta Mar. 15, 2019 12:19 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas took the first step toward redemption against Texas on

Kansas' Ochai Agbaji (30) shoots during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Redshirt mistakes still happen in big-time college hoops

By Dave Skretta Feb. 25, 2019 02:17 AM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji is not supposed to happen in the modern era of

West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins has a dispute with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Hudson)
Kansas, W Virginia out 8 key players for Saturday showdown

By Dave Skretta Feb. 15, 2019 02:19 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Take the eight players combined that West Virginia and Kansas

Kansas' Ochai Agbaji (30) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 84-72. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Lawson, Agbaji lift No. 13 Kansas past Oklahoma State, 84-72

By Dave Skretta Feb. 09, 2019 02:10 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas got the lift it needed against Oklahoma State on

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, Kansas guard Lagerald Vick (24) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, in Lawrence, Kan. Vick is taking a leave of absence from the basketball program, leaving the No. 13 Jayhawks even more short-handed as they face an uphill climb to a 15th straight Big 12 title. Jayhawks coach Bill Self said in a statement Thursday night, Feb. 7, 2019, that Vick has "some personal matters that require his immediate attention." (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Jayhawks' Lagerald Vick takes personal leave of absence

By Dave Skretta Feb. 07, 2019 08:14 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas guard Lagerald Vick is taking a leave of absence from

Kansas guard K.J. Lawson (13) collides with Kansas State guard Barry Brown Jr. (5) as Kamau Stokes (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Brown, Sneed help Kansas State beat No. 13 Kansas, 74-67

By Dave Skretta Feb. 05, 2019 11:22 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kamau Stokes trailed Cartier Diarra all the way to the basket,