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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012
FINAL BORDER SHOWDOWN
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Jayhawks have the last laugh with the fans
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LEGENDS OF THE RIM
Jayhawk fans hold up many differ tip off.
Words by Max Rothman
Darrell Arthur
AT KANSAS YEARS: 2006-2008
ACCOLADES
To some, it came as a bit of a surprise when "Shady" opted for Kansas. Arthur was a top recruit eyeing starting minutes at Indiana, Baylor, Texas and LSU. On Thanksgiving in 2004, Kansas beat Florida 82-80 in Gainesville. Arthur recorded 19 points and nine rebounds in 16 minutes.
ACCOLADES
• National Champion (2008)
• First Team Big 12 (2008)
• All-Freshman Big 12 (2006-07)
• Big 12 Champion (2007, 2008)
DEFINING MOMENT
With 11 seconds left in overtime of the 2008 title game against Memphis, Arthur grabbed the rebound and tossed the ball to Sherron Collins, who dribbled the seconds away. With his consistent mid-range jump shot, powerful and creative moves near the rim, and knack for rebounding and blocking shots, Arthur was just as important to cutting down the nets as the rest of them.
Darnell Jackson
AT KANSAS YEARS: 2005-2008
Jackson was made for the dirty work, scrapping inside for rebounds and high-percentage shots near the hoop. He led the title team with 267 rebounds and started the last 35 games of that season. He was a top reserve before he earned his starting role and was a fan favorite for his tireless play.
ACCOLADES
• National Champion (2008)
• Big 12 Champion (2005-2008)
• Top rebounder on championship team
DEFINING MOMENT
No. 2 Kansas rolled into Colorado on Feb. 2, 2008, fresh off the season's first loss at the hands of Michael Beasley and Kansas State They were 21-1 with eyes on a championship in April, and quite possibly overlooking a matchup with the Buffaloes. After a slow start, the Jayhawks headed into halftime tied 30-30 and at risk of losing two straight. Colorado's Richard Roby scored 22 points, but it was Jackson who led his team to victory, sinking all 10 of his free throw attempts.
Julian Wright
AT KANSAS YEARS: 2005-2007
Wright was able to play inside with the bigger forwards or step outside against guards. He used his length as a defender to irritate ball handlers and sky for rebounds. As a scorer he made plays from anywhere on the floor and served as a valuable offensive spark from multiple positions.
ACCOLADES
- Big 12 Champion (2006, 2007)
• Third team All-American (2006-2007)
• All-Freshman Big 12 (2005-2006)
DEFINING MOMENT
There were few things more exhilarating than watching Wright dunk the basketball. The 360-degree slam in the closing seconds of the 2006 Big 12 championship kicked Longhorn fans to the road. The two hander against Florida inspired Dick Vitale to call him "Jammin' Julian." The dunk on top of monstrous Missouri center Kalen Grimes in Columbia was something for Jayhawk fans to savor.
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