http://www.yardbarker.com/colleges/kansas_jayhawks/55 Recent articles about Kansas Jayhawks en-us (Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports)   Ben McLemore Kansas - Freshman (Born 1993) Shooting Guard 6'5" 189 lbs Tue, 21 May 2013 09:54:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/2013_nba_draft_player_profile_ben_mclemore/13662031 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/2013_nba_draft_player_profile_ben_mclemore/13662031 2013 NBA Draft Player Profile: Ben McLemore http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/2013_nba_draft_player_profile_ben_mclemore/13662031 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png gotigersgo.com Kansas is adding another player to its 2013-2014 men’s basketball roster – Memphis transfer Tarik Black. The school reported the news today via its website. Black has already received a bachelor’s degree from Memphis, so he’ll have one year of eligibility remaining at KU. That also means he can play for the Jayhawks immediately. Bill Self had this to say about Black: “We received Tarik’s financial aid papers earlier today and we are thrilled he has chosen to play his final year of college basketball at KU,” Self said. “He will be a huge addition both physically and emotionally, especially from a leadership standpoint, as he will be the most experienced guy on our team entering next season.”  Black, who was considered one of the top prospects in his class, averaged 8.1 points per game and 4.8 rebounds per game this past season for the Tigers. The additions of Black and high school phenom Andrew Wiggins should make Kansas a contender next season. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/report_memphis_forward_tarik_black_transferring_to_kansas/13659175 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/report_memphis_forward_tarik_black_transferring_to_kansas/13659175 Report: Memphis Forward Tarik Black Transferring To Kansas http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/report_memphis_forward_tarik_black_transferring_to_kansas/13659175 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/7/4772fa3452ab43cefc7a73fbcfcd18bba4125fa0/mini/6784222.jpg A few weeks ago, Kansas head coach Bill Self advised reporters that Kansas wasn’t done loading up on talent for the 2013-14 season. He said they still were hoping to add not one, but as many as two more players Mon, 20 May 2013 20:18:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/jayhawks_land_another/13659304 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/jayhawks_land_another/13659304 Jayhawks Land Another http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/jayhawks_land_another/13659304 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Everything is coming up Kansas these days.  A week after landing 2013′s prize recruit, Bill Self appears to have landed the nation’s most talked about transfer in Tarik Black, who was also considering Duke, Georgetown and Oregon. My feeling is, Black saw two things at Kansas that he had to have liked. First, with Andrew Wiggins there, the team, along with Black, will get a ton of exposure by the media and NBA scouts. Second, the Jayhawks are young, so Black obvious saw a chance to start. Now one thing the coaching staff desperately needed was an experienced body in the paint, but it remains to be seen if he can start. First, there are reasons why Black was benched in Memphis. Second, the players Kansas has now may be younger, but they are probably more talented than Black. Wiggins should hold down the small forward spot, while sophomore Perry Ellis is slated for the power spot. It appears Black will be competing with Joel Embiid, the 2nd rated center coming out of high school for the starting spot at ce Mon, 20 May 2013 19:56:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/report_tarik_black_to_kansas/13659133 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/report_tarik_black_to_kansas/13659133 Tarik Black to Kansas? http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/report_tarik_black_to_kansas/13659133 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/e/7e0dab1304c477a5762c99bcd9f655c16fb0829f/mini/YB-TarikBlack.jpg LAWRENCE, Kan. Kansas head coach Bill Self announced Tarik Black will transfer from Memphis and has signed a grant-in-aid agreement to play mens basketball at KU. Black, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound front court player from Memphis, Tenn., received his bachelors degree in organizational leadership from Memphis earlier this month and will have one year of eligibility at KU. Although excited our enthusiasm is tempered by what is happening just south of Oklahoma City in Moore, Oklahoma, with the devastation of the storms and all those families involved, Self said. We wish nothing but the very best for them and our thoughts are with them. We received Tariks financial aid papers earlier today and we are thrilled he has chosen to play his final year of college basketball at KU, Self said. He will be a huge addition both physically and emotionally, especially from a leadership standpoint, as he will be the most experienced guy on our team entering next season. Last season Black started five of 32 games played for Mem Mon, 20 May 2013 19:26:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/kansas_lands_memphis_transfer_tarik_black/13659004 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/kansas_lands_memphis_transfer_tarik_black/13659004 Kansas lands Memphis transfer Tarik Black http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/kansas_lands_memphis_transfer_tarik_black/13659004 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/229ef54be8c2280a882666639cb92e2c054507ea/mini/5080744.jpg Last Tuesday high school hoops phenom Andrew Wiggins shocked the nation when he announced that he was going to attend Kansas over heavy favorites Florida State, and Kentucky. The normally quiet Wiggins doesn’t conduct himself with much fanfare, so his announcement wasn’t huge or most importantly, nationally televised. The story of Kansas being able to nab Wiggins is incredible in its own right, but even more crazy is the fact that Kansas head coach Bill Self and his staff didn’t learn of Wiggins choice until Twitter exploded according to the Topeka Capital-Journal.  n Huntington, Fulford was coordinating final logistics and making sure no uninvited media had infiltrated the school. Wiggins sat down a few minutes early, looked at his coach and realized there was no point in waiting. In Lawrence, video coordinator Jeff Forbes popped in the room with the tweet indicating the announcement was only minutes away. Townsend got a call from a Rivals.com reporter who’d received first word and... Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/bill_self_learned_of_andrew_wiggins_commitment_to_kansas_via_twitter/13654855 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/bill_self_learned_of_andrew_wiggins_commitment_to_kansas_via_twitter/13654855 Bill Self Learned Of Andrew Wiggins Commitment To Kansas Via Twitter http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/bill_self_learned_of_andrew_wiggins_commitment_to_kansas_via_twitter/13654855 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Kansas was initially considered a longshot to receive a commitment from Andrew Wiggins, even internally. Wiggins visited the campus for Senior Night on March 4, where the Jayhawks also honored likely one-and-done redshirt freshman Ben McLemore. “We always thought that our sell to him was, ‘You could step right in here and fill in and do exactly what Ben was doing last year, at even a different level,’” Kurtis Townsend said. “I think it was a pretty good sell for him.” Bill Self thought Wiggins' visit improved their odds in landing him. “After he left here, I felt like we were in the game and had a shot,” Self said. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:36:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/kansas_sold_wiggins_on_filling_mclemores_spot/13654831 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/kansas_sold_wiggins_on_filling_mclemores_spot/13654831 Kansas Sold Wiggins On Filling McLemore's Spot http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/kansas_sold_wiggins_on_filling_mclemores_spot/13654831 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fefdc3e22217e5f66e8d59cdb439d1950c2881fa/mini/6850942.jpg A couple of weeks ago there was a USA Today report wherein Ben McLemore’s AAU coach claimed to have funneled money from… a guy who helps players find agents at a non-profit basketball thing for helping basketball players find agents or something. I wrote about it here. Remember? We all chuckled to ourselves and said, “Well of course a SHAMateur athlete took money from some gut, that kid’s good at basketball!” Then maybe a few of us read the story closer and were a little put off by the low dollars. And then if we thought about it there was actually nothing in the story that even remotely explained how the money that was being paid out by Rodney Blackstock actually was supposed to end up in Ben McLemore’s hands but it might have possibly gotten to McLemore’s cousin. Well, today, USA Today (npi) published another BOMBSHELL!!! wherein Ben McLemore admits to everything! Yes, he knows Rodney Blackstock. They have a relationship! A close relationship! (NTTAWWT) That explains why he gave M... Sat, 18 May 2013 12:32:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/ben_mclemore_admits_to_something_but_not_really_anything/13645183 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/ben_mclemore_admits_to_something_but_not_really_anything/13645183 Ben McLemore admits to something but not really anything http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/ben_mclemore_admits_to_something_but_not_really_anything/13645183 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fefdc3e22217e5f66e8d59cdb439d1950c2881fa/mini/6850942.jpg  .ytn1{position:absolute;clip:rect(456px,auto,auto,445px);}SMALL payday loans VERY CHEAP Did Andrew Wiggins play at a reputable high school, or did Huntington Prep play a bunch of YMCA kids regularly?  On two occasions I saw kids literally fall down trying to guard him, and roughly 4 times I thought Wiggins’ face was about to meet the rim.  His ups are outrageous.  He makes it look so simple and easy, effortless even, as he skies for a dunk.  Meanwhile, I have to jump to reach the third section of our cabinets.  Christ.  Can I get some ups in my life, Baby J? PS: The kid at the very end stood no chance.  His knees just buckled right out from under him.  Like a baby deer learning how to walk.   PSS: If I could dunk on someone, I think my life would be complete.  I’m almost at the point where I’d trade 6 months worth of sex just for one posterization. Might even up that to a year. Wed, 15 May 2013 03:51:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/heres_the_highlight_reel_of_andrew_wiggins_the_kansas_jayhawks_newest_recruit/13620473 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/heres_the_highlight_reel_of_andrew_wiggins_the_kansas_jayhawks_newest_recruit/13620473 Here’s The Highlight Reel Of Andrew Wiggins, The Kansas Jayhawks Newest Recruit http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/heres_the_highlight_reel_of_andrew_wiggins_the_kansas_jayhawks_newest_recruit/13620473 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png When the Kansas Jayhawks added number one recruit Andrew Wiggins on Tuesday, they not only solidified this year’s recruiting class as arguably the top class in the nation, as well as Bill Self’s finest class at KU, they thrusted themselves into the perhaps the nation’s top ranking to begin the 2013-14 season as well as becoming potentially the favorite to win another national championship. Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kansas_will_be_loaded_in_2013_14/13619138 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/kansas_will_be_loaded_in_2013_14/13619138 Kansas Will Be Loaded in 2013-14 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/kansas_will_be_loaded_in_2013_14/13619138 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/32e0cd04c63c356f8c0432f35f4905438c30f290/mini/Northern_Iowa_v_2cb3.jpg KANSAS CITY, Mo. Bill Self needs John Calipari. He needs him the way Sherlock Holmes needed Professor Moriarty, the way Batman needed the Joker, the way Harry Potter needed Voldemort, the way that silly Trix rabbit needed those stinking kids. A white hat needs a black hat, even if, in truth, both men sport chapeaus that offer several shades of grey. Self, Kansas esteemed mens basketball coach, needs a target. He needs a bar. He needs an adversary worthy of those mad skills, that folksy charm. Missouri is gone. The hate gap remains. Kansas State? Self doesnt take Little Brother seriously. Self owns Little Brother. The Jayhawks have won 47 of their last 50 against Little Brother. Oklahoma State? Meh. Iowa State? The better Fred Hoibergs men get, the thicker the plot, but it aint there yet. Texas? Please. Lets face it: The Jayhawks have won nine straight Big 12 titles. The bullies on this block dont swing quite the same stick that they used to. This is about thinking bigger, picking a larger fight. College Tue, 14 May 2013 16:22:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/self_vs_calipari_gives_college_hoops_compelling_rivalry/13617236 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/self_vs_calipari_gives_college_hoops_compelling_rivalry/13617236 Self vs Calipari gives college hoops compelling rivalry http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/self_vs_calipari_gives_college_hoops_compelling_rivalry/13617236 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8b65fefae08fda24d1680d21b8a9e5d0c8b571ee/mini/las-vegas-invitational-day.jpg Andrew Wiggins announced his intentions to play for the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday. Here's a video interview with Wiggins following the decision. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:08:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/video_andrew_wiggins_discusses_kansas_decision_bill_self_reacts/13617047 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/video_andrew_wiggins_discusses_kansas_decision_bill_self_reacts/13617047 Video: Andrew Wiggins discusses Kansas decision, Bill Self reacts http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/video_andrew_wiggins_discusses_kansas_decision_bill_self_reacts/13617047 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/32e0cd04c63c356f8c0432f35f4905438c30f290/mini/Northern_Iowa_v_2cb3.jpg Twitter Andrew Wiggins’ commitment to Kansas today came as a shock to most of the country, despite the Jayhawks being one of the four finalists named during his recruitment. Many had pegged the two favorites to be Florida State, where his parents are alumni, and Kentucky, where literally half of the other top ten prospects had signed on to play. But perhaps there was more to his decision than just a desire to play for KU coach Bill Self. Last Friday, one of those big-time UK commits, Aaron Harrison, posted a Vine (video) to his Twitter account. In the video, one of his friends in the backseat was heard saying “f*** Andrew Wiggins, we don’t need him”. The video was quickly deleted, but not before being widely circulated on social media. Harrison, to his credit, said he had no issues with Wiggins and that he wasn’t the voice in the video: @bigr3d17 lol it wasn’t me or my brother! It was that kid in the backseat! Lol — Aaron Harrison (@AaronICE2) May 10, 2013 Fair enough. Maybe it wa... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:03:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/report_andrew_wiggins_saw_aaron_harrisons_vine_didnt_like_it/13616975 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/report_andrew_wiggins_saw_aaron_harrisons_vine_didnt_like_it/13616975 Wiggins didn't like Harrison's diss video http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/report_andrew_wiggins_saw_aaron_harrisons_vine_didnt_like_it/13616975 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/2/42b040cac7cc2b718aff5225eb228bc4cc6532a5/mini/a1.jpg After the Jayhawks landed top recruit Andrew Wiggins, Kansas Athletics released a video of head coach Bill Self reacting to the highly anticipated commitment. In the video, Self says that getting Wiggins was a total surprise. He also called Wiggins an “assassin” and an “alpha dog.”  Check it out:  Wiggins will be a huge impact player for the already stacked Jayhawk squad. Wiggins will join several other signees at Kansas: Joel Embiid, Brannen Greene, Connor Frankamp, Frank Mason, and Wayne Selden.  Tue, 14 May 2013 15:08:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/video_bill_self_reacts_to_landing_andrew_wiggins/13616447 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/video_bill_self_reacts_to_landing_andrew_wiggins/13616447 Video: Bill Self Reacts To Landing Andrew Wiggins http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/video_bill_self_reacts_to_landing_andrew_wiggins/13616447 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8b65fefae08fda24d1680d21b8a9e5d0c8b571ee/mini/las-vegas-invitational-day.jpg Andrew Wiggins has supplanted Jabari Parker as the nation’s top high school basketball recruit. At least according to most college basketball recruiting services. While Jabari Parker of Chicago Simeon formally signed with the Duke Blue Devils long ago, Andrew Wiggins will announced his college basketball destination on Tuesday; he will play for the Kansas Jayhawks. Just one local beat reporter, no national media were there as h choose Kansas, over Florida State, Kentucky and North Carolina. So much for Florida State and their family connection. Also, the Florida State cheerleaders, dance team and co-eds did all they could to welcome him. With Wiggins in tow, the Kansas Jayhawks now have the #2 ranked recruiting class behind Kentucky. Had Wiggins picked UK, then the Wildcats would have become even more overwhelming favorites than they already are. Instead you have to consider Rock Chalk a favorite to cut down the nets. Paul M. Banks is the owner of The Sports Bank.net. He’s also an... Tue, 14 May 2013 13:17:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/1_ranked_recruit_andrew_wiggins_to_kansas_jayhawks/13615382 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/1_ranked_recruit_andrew_wiggins_to_kansas_jayhawks/13615382 #1 ranked recruit Andrew Wiggins to Kansas Jayhawks http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/1_ranked_recruit_andrew_wiggins_to_kansas_jayhawks/13615382 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 recruit for the 2013 college basketball class, announced on Tuesday that he will attend Kansas. Wiggins had kept things quiet and there was only one reporter present at his announcement from his high school — Huntington Prep in West Virginia. The Toronto native is picking Kansas over North Carolina, Kentucky, and Florida State. Wiggins’ father, Mitchell, played in the NBA, while his mother was a track athlete. Both attended college at Florida State. Wiggins’ older brother plays basketball for Wichita State. Kansas seems like it will be a good fit for Wiggins. They’re losing Ben McLemore, Jeff Withey, and their three other starters, so Wiggins should be the star of the team unlike at Kentucky where there would be several other top players. If you’re wondering what all the hype is about, watch this video: Photo: Instagram/Andrew Wiggins Tue, 14 May 2013 12:52:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/andrew_wiggins_is_headed_to_kansas/13615106 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/andrew_wiggins_is_headed_to_kansas/13615106 Andrew Wiggins is headed to Kansas http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/andrew_wiggins_is_headed_to_kansas/13615106 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The nation’s best prospect in the 2013 class, Andrew Wiggins of Huntington Prep (WV), has made his college decision, and he’s headed to play for the Kansas Jayhawks. Wiggins reportedly signed in a low-key event with teammates, family and close associates at Huntington Prep. The commitment was first reported by the only media member at the [...] Tue, 14 May 2013 12:30:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/no_1_prospect_andrew_wiggins_will_sign_with_kansas/13614983 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/no_1_prospect_andrew_wiggins_will_sign_with_kansas/13614983 No. 1 prospect Andrew Wiggins will sign with Kansas http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/no_1_prospect_andrew_wiggins_will_sign_with_kansas/13614983 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former Kansas Jayhawk Zach Peters is headed to Arizona. Read on for the latest. Sun, 12 May 2013 18:08:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/peters_headed_to_arizona/13602242 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/peters_headed_to_arizona/13602242 Peters headed to Arizona http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/peters_headed_to_arizona/13602242 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Twitter/@Humb1e_Hungry23 Darius Cobb, an AAU basketball coach who claims he accepted two cash payments of $5,000 to “steer” Kansas guard Ben McLemore towards entering the 2013 NBA Draft, has issued a statement this morning via Coburn Enterprise. “I want the media, KU Fans, and public to know University of Kansas – Head Coach Bill Self, his coaching staff, or any members at KU had no knowledge or involvement dealing with this issue.” The statement comes in response to the USA Today report, in which Cobb claims a man named Rodney Blackstock, the CEO of Hooplife Academy, paid him to “sway” McLemore from returning to KU for another season. He also said that Blackstock covered the expenses on two trips to to Los Angeles for business meetings concerning the Jayhawks star. Cobb also issued another statement, in which he says he will accept the role as the “fall guy”. “I don’t want to hurt the McLemore family, I want to protect the family,” Cobb says. “If there had to be a bad guy, if the Mon, 06 May 2013 12:14:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/ben_mclemores_aau_coach_claims_kansas_had_no_knowledge_of_rodney_blackstock_situation/13559765 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/ben_mclemores_aau_coach_claims_kansas_had_no_knowledge_of_rodney_blackstock_situation/13559765 Ben McLemore’s AAU Coach Claims Kansas “Had No Knowledge” Of Rodney Blackstock Situation http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/ben_mclemores_aau_coach_claims_kansas_had_no_knowledge_of_rodney_blackstock_situation/13559765 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fefdc3e22217e5f66e8d59cdb439d1950c2881fa/mini/6850942.jpg A former AAU coach for Kansas guard Ben McLemore says he was paid thousands of dollars by prospective agents to convince McLemore to enter the 2013 NBA Draft. Darius Cobb, a AAU coach based out of St. Louis, told USA TODAY Sports that he accepted two cash payments of $5,000 during the regular season from Rodney Blackstock, the founder and CEO of Hooplife Academy, a sports mentoring organization based in Greensboro, N.C. Cobb said he received three all-expense paid trips to Los Angeles, and that Richard Boyd, a cousin of McLemore, traveled with him for meetings in January and February with sports agents and financial advisers. Those said agents reportedly wanted to represent McLemore if he entered the draft. McLemore,  declared for the NBA draft on April 9. Cobb provided USA Today with travel itineraries and photos taken of he and Boyd on the trips. Boyd denied making the trips with Cobb. “No, I did not (go to Los Angeles),” Boyd told USA TODAY Sports. “I don’t know anything about th... Sun, 05 May 2013 13:54:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/aau_coach_says_he_was_paid_thousands_to_convince_ben_mclemore_to_enter_draft/13554602 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/aau_coach_says_he_was_paid_thousands_to_convince_ben_mclemore_to_enter_draft/13554602 AAU Coach Says He Was Paid Thousands To Convince Ben McLemore To Enter Draft http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/aau_coach_says_he_was_paid_thousands_to_convince_ben_mclemore_to_enter_draft/13554602 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fefdc3e22217e5f66e8d59cdb439d1950c2881fa/mini/6850942.jpg