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IMG Academy duo set to announce

Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy is home to two of the top remaining prospects on the board in the Class of 2011 in DeAndre Daniels and Jamari Traylor. Both have been courted by a number of high major programs, and tomorrow will bring the recruiting process to a close when they announce their college decisions.
Via Phog.net  |  May 17, 2011

York with handful of visits on horizon

A case of the flu kept shooting guard Gabe York from attending the Jayhawk Invitational in late April with his Compton Magic teammates, and pushed back plans for an unofficial visit to the University of Kansas. Once again healthy and eager to get back on the court, the four-star prospect is now in the process of setting up a number of June visits as well - including to Kansas.
Via Phog.net  |  May 11, 2011

Decision looms for Lacey

Trevor Lacey has been a travelin' man in the past two weeks, having visited Auburn, Kentucky and - most recently - Kansas. With his official visits now behind him, the four-star shooting guard is poised to announce his college decision next week.
Via Phog.net  |  May 10, 2011

2013 PG picks up Kansas offer

Though just a sophomore, Class of 2013 point guard Bronson Koenig is already attracting a great deal of attention on the recruiting trail. After helping lead the Wisconsin Playground Warriors to the brink of the Jayhawk Invitational title in late April, he took an impromptu visit to the University of Kansas - and walked away with a bit of good news.
Via Phog.net  |  May 10, 2011

Smart takes in Kansas

Marcus Smart and his Texas Assault teammates enjoyed a great deal of success at the Jayhawk Invitational in late April - their first action of the AAU season. During his time in Lawrence, Kan., the four-star shooting guard found time to stop by Allen Fieldhouse with his teammates for an unofficial visit to the University of Kansas - and came away impressed.
Via Phog.net  |  May 09, 2011

Goodwin off to hot start in spring

Recently making his debut in the Scout.com Top 10 for the Class of 2012, Sherwood (AR) Sylvan Hills shooting guard Archie Goodwin has spent the spring proving he deserves the ranking. The third-leading scorer in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League is being pursued by many of the top college programs in the country, and is taking his time with the process.
Via Phog.net  |  May 05, 2011

Lacey reschedules visit to Kansas

With tornadoes and severe weather rocking the state of Alabama last week, Trevor Lacey was forced to put his planned official visit to the University of Kansas on hold. Making the most of his time, the four-star shooting guard visited Auburn late last week, followed by a trip to Kentucky early this week. Now, his sojourn to Kansas is back on the books.
Via Phog.net  |  May 04, 2011

Cummings healing ahead of schedule

For an athlete rehabbing from a severe knee injury, there are three words that sound sweeter than any in the English language when meeting with a doctor.
Via Phog.net  |  May 04, 2011

Phog Video: Lewandowski a surprise at DT

Converted from defensive end to defensive tackle just two weeks ago, redshirt freshman Pat Lewandowski didn't waste any time in making waves - surging up the depth chart to earn a spring game start alongside junior John Williams on the interior defensive line.
Via Phog.net  |  May 02, 2011

Phog Video: Marshall happy to be back

After all he's been through during the past year, the halftime recognition he received from the Kansas crowd during Saturday's spring game felt particularly sweet for junior defensive end D.J. Marshall. Now that he's back, he's ready to prove what he can do.
Via Phog.net  |  May 02, 2011

KC's Wainwright a national name

The heat is beginning to turn up on the recruiting front for members of the Class of 2013, and in the Kansas City metropolitan area none will feel it more than Ishmael Wainwright. Last weekend, the 6-foot-5 small forward from Raytown (MO) South suited up with west coast-based Dream Vision, and helped lead them to the 16U crown at the Jayhawk Invitational.
Via Phog.net  |  May 02, 2011

Dallas EYBL: Day Three Recap

The second of three Nike Elite Youth Basketball League qualifying events wrapped up Sunday, and Phog.net's Ryan Noel was live in Dallas to take in the action.
Via Phog.net  |  May 02, 2011

Phog Video: Opurum comfortable on defense

One of the standouts during Saturday's spring game was junior defensive end Toben Opurum - a player from whom everyone from Head Coach Turner Gill to fans is predicting great things on the field in 2011.
Via Phog.net  |  May 01, 2011

Gill assesses Spring Game

The Kansas Jayhawks wrapped up spring practice Saturday with the annual Spring Game, in front of an announced crowd of 6,000 fans. Afterward, Head Coach Turner Gill met with the media to discuss the progress of his team. Phog.net's Jim Williamson is here with a breakdown of Gill's comments.
Via Phog.net  |  May 01, 2011

Dallas EYBL: Day Two Recap

The morning session of Day 2 in Frisco, TX featured a bevy of tight games, including Archie Goodwin’s Arkansas Wings team falling by only a few points for the second straight game. In the evening session Houston Hoops pulled out a tight one, while Jabari Parker and the Mac Irvin Fire lost the battle of Chicago to Mean Streets.
Via Phog.net  |  May 01, 2011

Jayhawk Invitational: Day Two Recap

LAWRENCE, Kan. - It was another jam-packed day of action at the Jayhawk Invitational on Saturday, as teams wrapped up pool play in the morning and afternoon sessions before advancing to bracket play in the evening. Once again, Phog.net was courtside while a number of Kansas targets took to the hardwood, and is here with a recap of Day Two.
Via Phog.net  |  May 01, 2011

Phog Video: Shepard Speaks

Winston Shepard is a jack-of-all-trades on the perimeter for a powerful Dream Vision squad, and Friday night in Lawrence, Kan. the 2012 prospect helped his team to a big opening round victory. Afterward, he spoke with reporters about the latest with recruitment.
Via Phog.net  |  April 30, 2011

Phog Video: McGary talks Kansas

Though his team suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the Compton Magic late Friday night at the Jayhawk Invitational, 2012 big man Mitch McGary turned in a top-notch performance. Afterward, Phog.net caught a few minutes with him to talk about the game, his recruitment and the Kansas Jayhawks.
Via Phog.net  |  April 30, 2011

Dallas EYBL: Day One Recap

The Friday night session of the Nike EYBL in Frisco, TX got off to a disappointing start for any Jayhawk fans in attendance. Texas Titans stars Julius Randle and Zach Peters were both absent from the lineup, with Randle nursing a sprained ankle and Peters reportedly out with an injured achilles.
Via Phog.net  |  April 30, 2011

Jayhawk Invitational: Day One Recap

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The floor of the Coffin Sports Complex on the campus of Haskell University was laden Friday night with some of the top prospects in the Class of 2012 - many of whom are being targeted by Head Coach Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks. Phog.net was courtside for the action, and is here with a recap.
Via Phog.net  |  April 30, 2011

Phog Video: Jackson talks recruitment

Following a dominating performance at Day One of the 2011 Jayhawk Invitational, Compton Magic guard Nino Jackson met with a few members of the media to discuss his game and his recruitment.
Via Phog.net  |  April 30, 2011

Jayhawk Invitational loaded with talent

The annual Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence, Kan. has blossomed in to one of the top AAU tournaments of the spring, and the 2011 addition once again features a loaded field. As action tips off this evening, several prospects targeted by Head Coach Bill Self and the Jayhawks will take to the hardwood at gyms throughout the city.
Via Phog.net  |  April 29, 2011

Two visits down for Traylor

After visiting Oklahoma State the weekend of April 15, arguably the top remaining big man in the Class of 2011 officially visited Lawrence, Kan. last weekend to get a glimpse of what Head Coach Bill Self and the Jayhawks have to offer - and he didn't leave disappointed.
Via Phog.net  |  April 27, 2011

Monday Video: WR coach David Beaty

After a one year hiatus spent at Rice University, David Beaty is back in Lawrence, Kan. coaching the wide receivers with the Jayhawks. Monday afternoon, Phog.net spent a few minutes with him to talk about the transition back to Mount Oread, and the talent in the receiving corps.
Via Phog.net  |  April 25, 2011

Notes from Coach Gill's Monday presser

Cool weather and rainy conditions couldn't keep the Kansas Jayhawks off the practice field Monday, as they kicked off the final week of the spring season. Afterward, Head Coach Turner Gill met with members of the media to answer a few questions - and Phog.net was on hand.
Via Phog.net  |  April 25, 2011
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