Devon Dotson
FILE - Kansas' Marcus Garrett (0) knocks the ball away from West Virginia's Miles McBride (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kansas, in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. At left is Kansas' Devon Dotson (1). Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season, but his biggest contributions come on the other end of the floor. The 6-5 guard was named the Naismith national defensive player of the year last season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks 1/4/2020

Nov. 18, 2020 12:36 AM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) is congratulated by teammate Devon Dotson after a three-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Sophomore guard Christian Braun is one of the Big 12's best sharpshooters. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
No. 6 Kansas rides expectations, uncertainty into season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 04:17 PM EST

FILE - Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) is congratulated by teammate Devon Dotson after a three-point basket during an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Sophomore guard Christian Braun is one of the Big 12's best sharpshooters. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Baylor, Kansas lead stacked Big 12 into college hoops season

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 03:06 PM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2020 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, Kansas guard Devon Dotson (1) makes a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lawrence, Kan. Dotson is entering the NBA draft after leading the Big 12 Conference in scoring his sophomore season. “In basketball, this has always been my ultimate dream and my time at KU has prepared me,” Dotson said Monday, April 13, 2020, in a news release. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Kansas' Devon Dotson announces he's entering NBA draft

Apr. 13, 2020 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020, file photo, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts to a play as Kansas plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. The outbreak of the coronavirus brought the sports world — the whole world, really — to a screeching halt, and that includes the crucial recruiting period for college coaches that were putting the finishing touches on their 2020 classes while laying the all-important groundwork for next year's classes. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, Fle)
'There's no blueprint' - Virus upends college recruiting

By Dave Skretta Mar. 30, 2020 01:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2019, file photo, Dayton forward Obi Toppin (1) knocks the ball away from Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Kansas and Dayton were headed toward earning No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, so any meeting would have to be in the Final Four or national championship game. What a rematch it would be. The Jayhawks and Flyers played a high-level game at the Maui Invitational, won 90-84 in overtime by Kansas. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)
The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

By John Marshall Mar. 19, 2020 02:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, TCU guard Desmond Bane (1) speaks to the media after a 75-72 win over Baylor in an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas. Bane was selected to the Associated Press All-Big 12 first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020.(AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)
Kansas' Azubuike AP Big 12 player of year, Drew top coach

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 10, 2020 12:39 PM EDT

Texas Tech coach Chris Beard reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournament

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2020 10:46 AM EDT

Dayton forward Obi Toppin interacts with fans following the team's 82-67 win over Davidson in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio.(AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Best player? In college basketball, that's still unclear

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

Kansas' David McCormack (33) shoots the ball over Texas Tech's Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 1 Kansas outright Big 12 champ after 66-62 win at Tech

Mar. 07, 2020 05:36 PM EST

Kansas head coach Bill Self questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas objects to NCAA charges in response to allegations

By Dave Skretta Mar. 05, 2020 09:09 PM EST

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) gets past TCU forward Jaedon LeDee, right, for a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Azubuike scores career-high 31, No. 1 Kansas beats TCU 75-66

By Dave Skretta Mar. 04, 2020 10:22 PM EST

Kansas guard Devon Dotson (1) makes a basket in front of Kansas State guard DaJuan Gordon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 1 KU loses Azubuike to injury in 62-58 win over K-State

By Dave Skretta Feb. 29, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Kansas head coach Bill Self questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
KU routs Oklahoma State 83-58 in first game back at No. 1

By Dave Skretta Feb. 24, 2020 11:21 PM EST

Baylor guard MaCio Teague gestures after a made basket against Kansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Kansas back atop Top 25 as Baylor slides to No. 2 after loss

By Dave Skretta Feb. 24, 2020 12:20 PM EST

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike, right, low fives guard Marcus Garrett, left, after a made basket against Baylor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 3 Kansas ends No. 1 Baylor's 23-game winning streak

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 22, 2020 02:35 PM EST

Kansas head coach Bill Self, right, yells at referee Gerry Pollard, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. Kansas defeated Oklahoma 87-70. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 1 Baylor ready for No. 3 Kansas in Big 12's big showdown

By Dave Skretta Feb. 21, 2020 06:24 PM EST

Kansas guard Devon Dotson celebrates after sinking a three-point shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. Kansas defeated Iowa State 91-71. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
No. 1 Baylor welcomes No. 3 Kansas in Big 12 showdown

By Dave Skretta Feb. 20, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Kansas head coach Bill Self calls a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Dotson's 29 points lead No. 3 Kansas past Iowa State, 91-71

By Dave Skretta Feb. 17, 2020 11:10 PM EST