By CHARLIE PARENT Kansas State forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin, who hails from New York City, will “no longer be able to continue with the K-State basketball team,” the Wildcats’ Athletic Director confirmed Wednesday. The 6-foot-10 JUCO product, who averaged 10.4 points on 50% shooting last season with 5.9 rebounds, was suspended from the team following his arrest last month. … [Read more...] about Kansas State forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin released from team
Kansas student goes viral for Allen Fieldhouse camping video
By SAM LANCE Camping out before games has been a Kansas basketball tradition since the 1970s. But with an upcoming top-5 matchup between KU and UConn — the two previous national champions — KU students have taken camping to the next level. The KU basketball camping leadership team said that over 85 camping groups have been created for the game, and they expect that number … [Read more...] about Kansas student goes viral for Allen Fieldhouse camping video
More than 30 NBA scouts credentialed for UConn-Kansas
By ADAM ZAGORIA As of Wednesday, ome 34 NBA scouts have been credentialed for Friday’s game between No. 4 UConn and No. 5 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse (9 p.m. ET, ESPN), a Kansas spokesman told ZAGSBLOG. The game features a showdown between the last two NCAA champions in the Jayhawks (2022) and the Huskies (2023) as well as a slew of pro prospects. UConn freshman guard … [Read more...] about More than 30 NBA scouts credentialed for UConn-Kansas
Marquette takes down No. 1 Kansas
Fourth-ranked Marquette led for all but 22 seconds while knocking off No. 1 ranked Kansas 73-59 in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational late Tuesday night. The victory was Marquette’s third over a No. 1 ranked team in program history. Oso Ighodaro led the Golden Eagles (5-0) with 21 points, a game-high nine rebounds and two blocked shots. Chase Ross came off the bench to … [Read more...] about Marquette takes down No. 1 Kansas
More than 75 NBA scouts expected at Champions Classic
By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 75 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams are expected on Tuesday for the Champions Classic in Chicago, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. No. 2 Duke faces No. 4 Michigan State at 7 p.m. ET, followed by No. 1 Kansas against No. 16 Kentucky at 9:30 (ESPN). According to the latest ESPN.com NBA mock draft, Kentucky freshmen Justin Edwards … [Read more...] about More than 75 NBA scouts expected at Champions Classic