TRAVIS RELEFORD RUMORS
Quotable: Kansas coaches, players begin Michigan prep
Kansas took a day off after its NCAA tournament round of 32 victory before diving into its preparation for Michigan. Michigan took a similar approach but was gifted an extra day of prep time by the NCAA tournament schedule which saw the Wolverines play Saturday instead of Sunday.
After taking Monday off, Kansas had yet to practice or scout the Wolverines before it met with the media...
Releford shines on Kansas' biggest stage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Travis Releford was cool with being home. It was the idea of staying there that cheesed him off to no end.
"These could be our last 20 minutes," Kansas' senior guard, a Kansas City native, told his teammates in the locker room, at halftime, trailing by nine to North Carolina. "We can go out and leave it all out on the court. Or we can let them...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
March 25, 2013
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No. 3 Kansas 70, North Carolina 58
Kansas got the best of `ol Roy and his Tar Heels once again.
Behind the impassioned play of Travis Releford and Jeff Withey, the top-seeded Jayhawks shook themselves out of a first-half slumber and blitzed No. 8 seed North Carolina down the stretch for a 70-58 victory Sunday in the third round of the NCAA tournament.
Withey had 16 points and 16 rebounds, and Releford finished with...
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March 24, 2013
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No. 2 Kansas wins at West Virginia
Travis Releford and Jeff Withey both scored 15 points and No. 2 Kansas nearly relinquished a double-digit lead before beating West Virginia 61-56 on Monday night to extend the nation's longest winning streak to 18 games.
Kansas (19-1, 7-0 Big 12) shot 54 percent from the field in the first-ever meeting between the schools. The Jayhawks have held their last six opponents under...
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January 29, 2013
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No. 3 Kansas tops No. 11 Kansas St.
Travis Releford scored 12 points and No. 3 Kansas held off No. 11 Kansas State down the stretch for a 59-55 victory Tuesday night that gave the Jayhawks sole possession of first place in the Big 12.
Ben McLemore and Jeff Withey added 11 points each for the Jayhawks (17-1, 5-0), who pushed their nation-leading winning streak to 16 games, matching the third-longest under coach Bill...
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January 22, 2013
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Travis Releford dunks on Jeremy Adams
Kansas vs Colorado. This play needs no context. Just enjoy.
Releford named Big 12 Player of the Week
Courtesy: Big 12 Media Relations
IRVING, Texas Kansas senior guard Travis Releford has been selected as the mens basketball Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week for games from Nov. 19-25. The weekly honor is voted on by a media panel which covers the conference.
Releford led No. 1211 Kansas to wins over Washington State (78-41) and Saint Louis (73-59) en route to the championship...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
November 26, 2012
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San Jose St.-Kansas Preview
Known more for their defense last season, Travis Releford and Jeff Withey are making contributions at the other end of the floor for Kansas.
The two will try to help the 12th-ranked Jayhawks secure a fourth consecutive win when they host San Jose State on Monday night.
While maintaining his reputation as Kansas' top perimeter defender, Releford chipped in 8.5 points per game...
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November 25, 2012
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Releford surprises with big night in win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- He's Bill Wyman. Travis Releford prefers to stand in the back, unnoticed, given a choice. He's there to hold down the backbeat, to blend into the shadows, to be heard as opposed to being seen.
"I have to be aggressive," Releford, Kansas' 6-foot-6 senior wing man, said after his Jayhawks stomped Washington State, 78-41, in the semifinals...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
November 20, 2012
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Jayhawks won't rely on Releford's hot streak
Before Kansas can get giddy about a newfound scoring star, the player providing the surprising punch provides a dose reality.
"I come into games just trying to stop the opponent's offensive scorer, the best player on their team," junior guard Travis Releford said. "I don't really look to score."
Call him a no-look threat if you will. After netting a...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
January 10, 2012
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