110 YEARS OF KANSAS BASKETBALL
BY JOSH BOWE
jbowe@kansan.com
When it comes to picking a favorite player, fans cite different Jayhawks ranging from Clyde Lovellette to Wilt Chamerlain and from Danny Manning to Julian Wright. But looking at statistics, effect on the program, legacy and championships, we have developed a list of the top five Kansas Jayhawk mens basketball players.
No.1: Danny Manning (1986-1988)
The greatest player in KU history must have a lot of excellent qualities. Manning has all of them. On-the-court skill combined with off-the-court integrity helped Manning become the greatest player in KU history. Averaging 20 points and eight rebounds for his career didn't hurt either. Manning's crowning achievement
came in 1988 when he led the Jayhawks to the national championship in Oklahoma. The team still bears the title "Danny and the Miracles." Manning was awarded the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four that year. Manning also finished his senior year with the Naismith and Wooden player of the year awards.
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In 1988, Danny Manning was one of the stars of the Kansas Jayhawk squad. Manning would go on to become the leading scorer in Kansas Jayhawk basketball history with 2,951 points total while at Kansas.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPENCER RESEARCH LIBRARY*
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1946-1947: The Hawks tied for third with a 5-5 record in the Big 6 and a 16-11 regular season.
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