Joseph Yesufu
Kansas acting head coach Norm Roberts directs his team in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Howard in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
March Madness without Self: Roberts has KU running smoothly

By Eric Olson Mar. 17, 2023 04:33 PM EDT

Kansas Jayhawks guard Joseph Yesufu, second from right, gets past Oklahoma State guard Caleb Asberry (5) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma State Cowgirls 12/31/2022

Dec. 31, 2022 04:38 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris, right, looks to pass under pressure from Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr., left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 87-55. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seton Hall Pirates at Kansas Jayhawks 12/1/2022

Dec. 01, 2022 10:02 PM EST

during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas Southern Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks 11/28/2022

Nov. 28, 2022 08:54 PM EST

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson celebrates after making a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota State Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
North Dakota State Bison at Kansas Jayhawks 11/10/2022

Nov. 10, 2022 08:56 PM EST

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) works to the basket against Texas Southern guard AJ Lawson (2) in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas Southern Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks 3/17/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 11:36 PM EDT

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) is defended by West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Kansas Jayhawks at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/19/2022

Feb. 19, 2022 09:08 PM EST

Kansas players scrimmage during Late Night in the Phog, the school's annual NCAA college basketball kickoff, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Rebuilt bunch of Jayhawks eye NCAA Tournament retribution

By Dave Skretta Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Jayhawks' Agbaji, Martin withdraw from NBA draft

By Dave Skretta Jul. 06, 2021 04:25 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Versatile forward Ochai Agbaji and high-scoring point guard Remy Martin withdrew from the NBA draft Tuesday, opting instead to help...

Drake guard D.J. Wilkins (0) reaches for the ball from USC forward Evan Mobley (4) as Issa Samake (13) defends during the second half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Evan Mobley has 17 points to lift Southern Cal past Drake

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 20, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert holds up the net after Gonzaga defeated BYU in an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Top-seeded Zags' bid for perfect season shifts to Indiana

By John Wawrow Mar. 19, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

Michigan State's Aaron Henry (0) is defended by UCLA's Jules Bernard (1), Tyger Campbell (10), Johnny Juzang (3) and Cody Riley (2) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
710 days later, NCAA Tournament is back with 'First Four'

By Jim Litke Mar. 19, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Drake's Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Drake tops Wichita State for first NCAA win in 50 years

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 18, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

Loyola of Chicago's Keith Clemons (5) celebrates during the first half of the championship game against Drake in the NCAA Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament Sunday, March 7, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Loyola Chicago gets MVC crown over Drake, 7th NCAA berth

By Steve Overbey Mar. 07, 2021 04:40 PM EST

Yesufu lifts Drake past Missouri St. 71-69 in MVC tourney

Mar. 06, 2021 06:51 PM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Joseph Yesufu knifed down the lane, splitting two defenders, and kissed the winning basket off the glass with 2.5 seconds remaining as Drake...

Kent scores 15 to lift Bradley over Drake 67-61

Feb. 27, 2021 10:06 PM EST
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Jayson Kent had 15 points off the bench to lead Bradley to a 67-61 win over Drake on Saturday night. Rienk Mast had 14...

Yesufu scores 36 & 32 points in Drake sweep of Evansville

Feb. 22, 2021 10:25 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Joseph Yesufu had a career-high 36 points as Drake topped Evansville 74-63 on Monday night. Yesufu hit five 3...

Yesufu scores 32 to carry Drake over Evansville 85-71

Feb. 21, 2021 06:35 PM EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Joseph Yesufu had a career-high 32 points as Drake beat Evansville 85-71 on Sunday. Yesufu made 12 of 14 shots,...

Yesufu scores 20 to lead Drake over Northern Iowa 77-69

Feb. 17, 2021 10:35 PM EST
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Joseph Yesufu had a career-high 20 points as Drake beat Northern Iowa 77-69 on Wednesday night. Garrett Sturtz had...

Loyola of Chicago guard Lucas Williamson steals the ball from Drake forward Darnell Brodie, top, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Drake Bulldogs 2/13/2021

Feb. 13, 2021 01:04 PM EST