110 YEARS OF KANSAS BASKETBALL PHOTO COURTESY OF SPENCER RESEARCH LIBRARY The 1951-1952 team stands in front of the Campanile. The team, coached by "Phog" Allen and led by star player Clyde Lovellette, won the NCAA title and had a 28-3 record. RIDING THE WAVE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP The Jayhawks had a stellar record during the 1951-52 season, finishing first in the Big 7 Conference and winning the NCAA title. STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 32 1952-1953: The Hawks were the national runner-up for the season with a 19-6 overall record. 1953-1954: The Jayhawks had a 16-5 record for the season and tied for first place in the Big 7. 31