LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Travis Ford has a theory about why Jeff Withey has emerged as an unsung star for No. 7 Kansas: The 7-footer finally realized he's playing next to Thomas Robinson.

Frank Martin has the utmost respect for Bill Self and seventh-ranked Kansas. The Jayhawks have won seven consecutive Big 12 championships, and are tied with Missouri for first place as they pursue another down the stretch. The program spits out NBA prospects like an assembly line, yet always seems to have a budding superstar waiting in the wings. Perhaps what most impresses the...

Frank Martin has the utmost respect for Bill Self and seventh-ranked Kansas. The Jayhawks have won seven consecutive Big 12 championships, and are tied with Missouri for first place as they pursue another down the stretch. The program spits out NBA prospects like an assembly line, yet always seems to have a budding superstar waiting in the wings. Perhaps what most impresses the...

After a career high 20 rebounds against Oklahoma State, Kansas center Jeff Withey has put exceptional performances together back-to-back. Earlier in the week the San Diego, Calif., junior scored 25 points against Baylor eclipsing his previous high of 15 points.

The Kansas Jawhawks evoke strong feelings from most college basketball fans, whether it’s passionate fandom or pure hatred for the perennial powerhouse. No matter how one feels about the Jawhawks however, there is no denying that it is impossible not to cheer with all your heart for Kansas’ star, Thomas Robinson. This time last season, Robinson was coming off as difficult...

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Travis Ford has a theory about why Jeff Withey has emerged as an unsung star for No. 7 Kansas: The 7-footer finally realized he's playing next to Thomas Robinson.

LAWRENCE, Kan. – All five Kansas starters finished in double-figures Saturday, but it was Thomas Robinson and Jeff Withey who led the way as the Jayhawks topped the Oklahoma State Cowboys 81-66 - climbing back into a tie for the Big 12 lead.

Jeff Withey and Thomas Robinson each logged impressive double-doubles for No. 7 Kansas, which wasted a big chunk of a 29-point second-half cushion before pulling away for an 81-66 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Jeff Withey and Thomas Robinson each logged impressive double-doubles for No. 7 Kansas, which wasted a big chunk of a 29-point second-half cushion before pulling away for an 81-66 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday. Withey finished with 18 points and a career-best 20 rebounds, while Robinson burnished his player of the year credentials with 24 points and 14 boards for his 18th...

Jeff Withey and Thomas Robinson each logged impressive double-doubles for No. 7 Kansas, which wasted a big chunk of a 29-point second-half cushion before pulling away for an 81-66 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Jeff Withey and Thomas Robinson each logged impressive double-doubles for No. 7 Kansas, which wasted a big chunk of a 29-point second-half cushion before pulling away for an 81-66 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Jeff Withey and Thomas Robinson each logged impressive double-doubles for No. 7 Kansas, which wasted a big chunk of a 29-point second-half cushion before pulling away for an 81-66 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday.

On Friday afternoon Kansas players, along with head coach Bill Self, met with members of the media in Allen Fieldhouse.

For the ninth time under Kansas head coach Bill Self a McDonald's All-American will join the University of Kansas basketball team. Perry Ellis, a forward from Wichita, Kan., was named a McDonald's All-American Thursday evening.

Kansas has a share of the Big 12 lead and is looking to build on another impressive road victory. Returning to Lawrence to face a conference foe is usually a great way to do that. The No. 7 Jayhawks look to continue their Big 12 domination at Allen Fieldhouse by beating Oklahoma State there for the 16th time in a row Saturday. Kansas (19-5, 9-2) is tied with No. 4 Missouri for...

1. Is Kansas Going to be the hardest team to predict in the tourney? George I think, after UK and UNC, that Kansas is the most talented team in the nation. The problem is, talent only goes so far. Consistency by TRob and Tyshawn Taylor is sorely lacking. They get beat by Mizzou by a few points but blow out Baylor twice. This team is the reason I hate my brackets but love filling...

Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night. After a 14-3 run over the final 4 1/2 minutes of the first half with Robinson on the bench to take its first lead, Kansas (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) scored...

Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the Jayhawks had another convincing victory over Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night.

WACO, Texas (AP) -- Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night. After a 14-3 run over the final 4 minutes of the first half with Robinson on the bench to take its first lead, Kansas (19-5, 9-2...

WACO, Texas (AP) -- Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night. After a 14-3 run over the final 4 minutes of the first half with Robinson on the bench to take its first lead, Kansas (19-5, 9-2...

WACO, Texas (AP) -- Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night. After a 14-3 run over the final 4 minutes of the first half with Robinson on the bench to take its first lead, Kansas (19-5, 9-2...

WACO, Texas (AP) Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night.

WACO, Texas (AP) Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night.

Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night. After a 14-3 run over the final 4 1/2 minutes of the first half with Robinson on the bench to take its first lead, Kansas (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) scored 14 consecutive...

Jeff Withey scored a career-high 25 points and Kansas went ahead to stay during a stretch without Thomas Robinson as the seventh-ranked Jayhawks had another convincing victory over sixth-ranked Baylor, winning 68-54 Wednesday night. After a 14-3 run over the final 4 1/2 minutes of the first half with Robinson on the bench to take its first lead, Kansas (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) scored 14 consecutive...