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What a weekend
Lettermen return, both teams win
Almost 300 former players, coaches and managers celebrated 100 years of Kansas basketball with the Legends Game on Saturday and recognition ceremonies during the men's game against Missouri yesterday. The Jayhawks defeated the Tigers 80-70,and the Kansas women defeated Kansas State 65-62 on Saturday. Both teams avenged earlier losses on the road to those Big 12 Conference foes.
Top: The 1952 National Championship team embraces Dean Smith. Kansas' first NCAA championship team was honored during the first half of yesterday's game against Missouri. Photo by Steve Puppe/KANSAN
Right: Kansas guard Suzi Raymant takes a jumpshot over Kansas State guard Brit Jacobson. Kansas won the game 65-62 on Saturday in Allen Field House. Photo by Roger Nomer/KANSAN
Kansas forward Paul Pierce dunks two of his game-high 29 points. Pierce converted 12 of 18 field goals and two of three three-pointers. The preseason All-American also had five rebounds, four assists and a block against Missouri. Photo by Steve Puppe/KANSAN
Above:Guard Ryan Robertson drives up the court past Missouri guard Brian Grawer. Robertson scored eight points and distributed a game-high nine assists. Photo by Steve Puppe/KANSAN Far left: Guard Jennifer Jackson goes up for a shot against a Kansas State defender. Jackson finished Saturday's 65-62 victory with 15 points. Photo by Roger Nomer/KANSAN Left: Roger Morningstar, who played for Kansas in 1973-75, trys to score during the Legends Game. Donnie Von Moore (1973-78) and Paul Mokeski (1975-79) swat in an attempt to block the shot. Photo by Jay Sheperd/KANSAN