JAYHAWK
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Basketball
Showdown on Tobacco Road
No. 1 Duke and No. 2 North Carolina will square off tonight in Chapel Hill. At stake are both national and conference bragging rights. SEE PAGE 4B
Yesterday's game - Kansas vs. Iowa State
KANSAS
25-3, 9-1
RANKED NO.3
83
IOWA ST.
10-12, 3-6
UNRANKED
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THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 5,1998
'Hawks 'trap' Cyclones in Ames
Kansas defense hits as Iowa State misses second-half baskets
By Tommy Gallagher
Kansan sportswriter
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State was trapped.
No. 3 Kansas used a trapping defense and a 32-10 run in the second half as it cruised to an 83-62 victory last night in Hilton Coliseum. It was Kansas' biggest win in Ames since 1971, before Hilton Coliseum was built.
Iowa State coach Tim Floyd said the trapping defense helped Kansas turn the momentum of the game.
"We had hoped that we'd guard them better than we did," Floyd said. "But I thought our 13 turnovers in the first half set the stage. The first half may have been as tentative as our
Robertson: Scored 12 points in the second half.
freshmen have played all season."
The Jayhawks led 20-11 early, connecting on nine of their first 14 shots. But Iowa State rallied with a 9-2 run, while Kansas made just one of its next seven shots.
During the second half, the trap snapped shut.
The Jayhawks ended the first half with a 15-5 run and led 37-25 at intermission.
Iowa State closed to 48-37 midway through the half, but a 32-10 run by the Jayhawks ended the Cyclones' hopes for an upset. And though Iowa State turned over the ball just four times during the second half, trapping Jayhawk defenders harassed
KANSAS 83, IOWA ST. 62
KANSAS (25-3)
Pugh 1-5 0-2 1, Pierce 6-1 2-6 1 9, LaFrentz 5-1 0 0-1 12, Robertson 4-6 4-4 14, Thomas 2-6 0-0 14, Earl B 1-1 2 3-1 8, Nooner 0-0 0 0, Gregory 1-4 0-0 2, Bradford 3-4 0-2 6, Janisse 1-1 0-0 3, McGrath 0-0 0 0, Martin 0-1 0-0 0, Chenowith 1-2 1-2 3. Totals 32-62 13-19 83
IOWA STATE (10-12)
Fizer 6-15 3-15 15, S. Johnson 1-5 2-6 4,
Edwards 4-7 2-4 10, Love 0-3 0-0 0, Curry
5-11 1-2 14, Knoll 0-2 0-2 0, B. Johnson 1-
3-0 0, Rancik 1-3 0-0 2, Shirley 2-3 11-13
15. Total 20-52 20-32 62
Haltime — Kansas 37, Iowa St. 25, 3-Point goals — Kansas 6-13 (LaFrentz 24, Robertson 2-2, Pierce 1-1, Janisse 1-1, Thomas 0-2, Gregory 0-1, Martin 0-1, Chenwon 0-1), Iowa St. 2-10 (Curry 2-7, Knoll 0-2, Love 0-1). Fouled out — none. Rebounds — Kansas 34 (LaFrentz 8), Iowa St. 38 (Fizer 11). Assists — Kansas 19 (Robertson 8), Iowa St. 6 (Love 3), Total fouls — Kansas 22, Iowa St. 17. A — 14,044.
nearly every Iowa State shot attempt.
Kansas guard Ryan Robertson, who scored 12 points during the second half, said that as the Jayhawks' lead increased, the Cyclones' shot selection became more careless.
"They were very ball-control oriented and were always getting good shots," Robertson said. "They kind of got away from that later in the game when they got behind. But we never got frustrated about our outside shots, and in the second half, they (Kansas' shots) started falling, and we pulled away."
The Cyclones shot just 29.4 percent during the second half, a stark contrast to the 55.6 they had shot in the first half.
Kansas had four players — Robertson (14) and forwards Raef LaFrentz (12), Paul Pierce (19) and Lester Earl (18) — reach double figures in scoring. Four Cyclones scored in double figures, led by freshman forward Marcus Fizer. Fizer had 15 points and
Kansas forward Lester Earl slamd a dunk for two of his 18 points. Kansas defeated Iowa State 83-62 last lest in Ames, Iowa. Photo by Steve Pumpkin/KANSAN
High school stars will help football team
Jayhawks' recruits add speed, depth to returning bench
Special to the Kansan
By Randy Withers Special to the Kansan
Wednesday, the first day of the national signing period for prospective college athletes, Kansas head football coach Terry Allen unveiled
what he hopes will be the next phase in the Jayhawk football rebuilding plan.
Allen announced the names of the athletes that his staff has spent the winter recruiting. They hope their efforts will bolster the Jayhawks on both sides of the ball. Among those who will play for Kansas next season are Henri Childs of Shawnee Mission West High School and Byron Gassaway from Grandview, Mo. — two of the most highly sought-after individuals in the Kansas City Metro area.
"It goes back to, when we first came in here, we said that we wanted to recruit the best kids in the area," said Allen about his success in recruiting the Kansas City area. "And there's no question that those kids are outstanding. It's obviously very important for our program."
As of yesterday, according to Allen, KU had received commitments from 21 high school seniors and junior college transfers from across the country.
One of the most pressing needs was in the passing game. Allen and his staff
have received commitments from two wide receivers, a tight end, and a quarterback. Allen stressed that the emphasis was on speed.
"Well, defensive backs/wide receivers, those are the skill kids, speed kids that we thought were very critical," Allen said. "Speed was obviously something we thought we needed help with."
Gassaway, a 4.4 second 40 yard dash runner, should make an immediate
See RECRUITS on page 6A
Kansas serves No.1 in tennis to tournament
Kansan staff report
Sim played No.1 singles this fall for Kansas and compiled a 21-6 conference record. She began the spring season ranked No.90 in the International Tennis Association, and this season she has won her first match for Kansas.
Kansas senior Christie Sim begins play in the Rolex National Indoors tennis tournament today in Dallas
Sim is Kansas' sole representative in the tournament. Enrique Abaroa, junior, and Xavier Avila, senior, were selected to go as alternates but did not attend.
Sim: Will play in the Rolex National tennis tournament
Sim was selected to represent Kansas in the tourna
ment based on her play during the fall season, when she defeated four of seven higher-ranked opponents.
Women's team tramples Buffaloes
By Kevin C. Wilson
The Jayhawks' defense held the Buffaloes to the lowest point total and lowest shooting percentage allowed this season. Colorado, 9-10 overall and 3-6 in Big 12 play, mustered only 45 points and shot a dismal 29 percent from the field.
Kansan sportswriter
A strong defensive effort and 25 points from guard Suzi Raymant helped catapult the Kansas women's basketball team to a 65-45 victory against rival Colorado.
Coach Marian Washington credited the defensive play of her backcourt and bench with shutting down the Buffaloes.
The Jayhawks, 14-5 overall and 6-3 in Big 12 play, were plagued by foul trouble throughout the game. Forward Jaclyn Johnson fouled out with 34 seconds remaining. Jackson, Nikki White and Koya Scott finished the game with four fouls a piece.
"I think we did a really good job on defense tonight," Washington said. "Jennifer Jackson played very hard and Casey (Pruitt) came off the bench for us."
KANSAS 65, COLORADO 45
KANSAS (14-5, 6-3 Big 12)
Pride 4-14 0-1 9, Rayman 2-9 0-1 4,
Sanford 4-6 4-5 12, Rayman 11-2 0-1 2,
Jackson 2.3 0 0 4, Pruit 1-2 3-3 5,
Scott 0-1 0 0 0, Robbins 0-4 1-4 1, Homer
0 0 0 0 0, White 0-3 3 3 3, Fletcher 0-1 2-
2, Totals 4.24 31 4 12 61
COLORADO (9-10, 3-6 Big 12)
Dilworth 2-7-3-5-7, Garcia 0-6-0-0,
M. Johnson 2-8-4-10-8, Graham 2-8-
0-4, Fells 2-6-2-2-7, Weddle 3-7-4,
9, Circle 4-8-0-8, Velicia 0-3-0-0,
Swaeager 1-2-2-2-8, Carman 0-1-0-1
"I think we really need to give a
Halftime — Kansas 37, Colorado
24. 3-Point Goals — Kansas 39 (Raymant 2-7, Pride 1-1, Robbins 0-1),
Colorado 1-12 (Feels 1-3, Graham 0-4, Garcia 0-3, Wendle 0-2). Fouled Out — J. Johnson. Circle.
0. Totals 16-56 12-23 45
lot of credit to our bench players," Washington said. "They fought hard and really came through when we got in foul trouble."
Raymant shot 11 of 20 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds, while leading the Jayhawks in scoring for the eighth time this season.
Rebounds—Kansas 48 (Pride 10),
Colorado 40 (Swagger 8). *Assists*
—Kansas 10 (Pride 4), Colorado 10
(Graham 4). *Total Fouls*—Kansas
21, Colorado 23. *Attendance*
—1,968.
Washington said she was impressed with Raymant's play at both ends of the court.
Colorado recorded its lowest point total since scoring 40 against Texas Tech on Jan. 17, with no players scoring in double digits.
Center Nakia Sanford added 12 points and six rebounds for the Jayhawks, and forward Lynn Pride grabbed 10 rebounds to go along with her nine points.
"We can always count on Suzi to score, but what really impressed me tonight was her defensive play," she said. "If she can come out every game and play that hard on defense, then we should be in good shape."
"This game marked a great win for us, not just because we came out on top, but because it is such a challenge playing here in Boulder," Washington said. "We are a young club, and every experience on the
Washington said she was pleased with the road victory.
Commentary
NBA takes on college hoops in fan battle
Ali vs. Frazier. Lakers vs. Celtics. Coke vs. Pepsi.
These are all great matchups, but today's main event is college basketball vs. pro basketball.
This Sunday, two of basketball's greatest celebrations will take place. Here in Lawrence, as we all know, will be the 100th Anniversary of Kansas basketball.
At halftime of the Jaya-
hawks' game against
Missouri, more than 250
former players, coaches
and managers will
return to commemorate
one of college basketball's oldest and most historic institutions.
Two thousand miles away, both physically and figuratively, will be the NBA's annual all-star gala. Hundreds of former players, coaches and managers will flock
Harly
Ratliff
sports@kansan.com
to New York City's Madison Square Garden to watch the NBA's best players do battle for conference supremacy.
All we need to do is look at some comparisons between the NBA and the college game. Since we are all right here in Lawrence, let's use Kansas as the college basketball representative.
Both events should be spectacular displays of what college and pro basketball are all about. And both events should provide wonderful evidence of why the amateur game is a far superior product to its professional counterpart.
Let the games begin.
The NBA has given us coaches such coaches Dick Motta, Bill Fitch and Chris Ford — guys who have been recycled more times than than The University Daily Kansan.
Kansas has produced coaches such as James Naismith, Forrest "Phog" Allen, Adolph Rupp, Dean Smith and Roy Williams. Nuffa said
Kansas 1, NBA 0
The NBA has the Inside Stuff, where Ahmad and Willow, who, after showing us clip after clip of mind-numbing dunks, do yet another special on Wayman Tisdale's musical talents.
Kansas has the Roy Williams Show, where Max and Roy sit around and rap about Jayhawk basketball. Chalk-up another one for the good guys — not to mention Roy's serious North Carolina accent.
Kansas 2. NBA 0
Kansas has the tireless and timeless Rock Chalk chant — a custom that never seems to grow old and has been known to cause aural problems for the opposition seconds after the chant begins.
The NBA has Pump Up the Jam, Hip-Hop Hooray, and YMCA — three songs that seem to be on endless rotation at NBA arenas and have been know to cause aural problems after more than three listenings.
Kansas is home to 14 Jayhawk basketball players who not only play defense but also know that if they don't, Coach Roy will be addressing them with some words slightly stronger than Doggone it.
The NBA is home to a bunch of millionaires who can't define the word defense much less play it.
Kansas 3, NBA 0
Kansas 4. NBA0.
The NBA has a number of arenas named after such faceless corporate sponsors as MCI, United Airlines and Target.
Kansas has Allen Field House — the world's best place to catch a ball game.
Kansas 5. NBA 0.
Kansas has the father-daughter duo of Big Jay and Baby Jay, who, well, do something.
The NBA has mascots such as Bennie the Bull, Crunch, the Hornet and the Gorilla, all of whom bounce off trampolines to do high-flying monster dunks.
This one is more or less a tosup, but,
because the Jays operate the incredibly
ridiculous Scream Machine, we'll give this
one to the guys who get paid.
Kansas 5, NBA 1.
The NBA has the Denver Nuggets... OK, OK, I am not even going to go there.
I've presented you with the evidence, and I think each fact more than speak for itself. Now, it's up for you to decide.
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Rattif is a Norman, Okla., Junior in journalism.