Tuesday, January 13. 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section B · Page 3
Kansas' depth overwhelms Big 12
The Associated Press
KANSA CITY, Mo. — Winning 599 games has made a realist of
BIG 12 CONFERENCE
Oklahoma a State coach Eddie Sutton. When he goes hunting for No. 600 tomorrow at Missouri, he just
will be glad he is not facing Kansas. Sutton and the rest of the Big 12 Conference coaches agree: Finishing second to the Jayhawks this year would make it a successful season.
"I'll admit it," Sutton
said Monday during the Big 12's weekly conference call. "I don't think anybody is going to beat Kansas. Kansas has got just too many warriors. No one will beat them unless they fall flat on their
face or lose three players."
"We certainly would like to compete better than what we are able to with Kansas," Sutton added. "Hopefully, we'll get a few more soldiers that would allow us to do that, and I hope the other teams in the league do too."
Most league coaches agree that the talent level in the Big 12 is down from last year because of the early defenses of several players to the NBA. But they say the influx of talented freshman like Ryan Humphrey at Oklahoma means the conference should become more competitive soon.
Still, there is Kansas to deal with this year.
"I do think there's no question Kansas is an elite team," said Baylor's Harry Miller, whose team is 3.
We're not at Kansas' level, and we'll not go to that level this year."
"Kansas is different from the rest of us. Our program is in its infancy. (Finishing second) would make the alums happy. We'll have a ticker tape parade in downtown Waco," he said.
Kansas is 3-0 in Big 12 play and 19-2 overall, despite the loss of Raef LaFrentz and T.J. Pugh to injuries.
Texas A&M coach Tony Barone said that even though Raef LaFrentz was the key to the team last year, losing him to injury has not let Kansas miss a beat. Texas A&M gets the Kansas test Wednesday in College Station.
("Lester) Earl has come in and done a good job for them," he said. "Ryan Robertson finds ways to get the ball to the right guys. Paul Pierce is like a silent assassin out there. He hangs around, gets an offensive rebound. All of a sudden, he steals the ball and gets a dunk. Then he hits a 3-pointer."
Injuries have hit several Big 12 teams this year. Oklahoma coach
Kelvin Sampson needs a couple of minutes to run through his injury list.
When the
Sooners got home Saturday from playing Texas A&M, four players immediately went to the hospital.
Baylor has been through injuries. Texas has lost Kris Clack to a knee
injurv.
The most puzzling illness so far is the anemia suffered by Humphrey. He was held out of the Texas A&M game and has performed several tests during the week.
"Kansas is a
great, great team and a great program," said Texas coach Tom Penders. "They're the standard bearer for the league."
U.S. coach has plan for Goodwill Games
The Associated Press
NEW YORK- Minutes after Clem Haskins was introduced Monday as coach of the U.S.'s men's bas
Haskins: Already knows who he wants to play for him at the Goodwill Games.
ketball team at the Goodwill Games, he made it clear what kind of player he wants on his team.
Atlanta, did not mention any names
"There are a lot of players I know I want on the team, but it's not fair to reveal their names," he said at Madison Square Garden, the site of the men's basketball competition July 19-24. "Number one, you have so many who may be involved with the NBA draft. That's a big concern between now and when we hold the trials for this team in May."
The deadline for underclassmen declaring for the draft is May 10. This will affect which individuals play for Haskins, not what type of player.
"I have a feel for and understand
what we need at each position to win. We need shooters," said Haskins, The Associated Press coach of the year last season. "We at USA Basketball realize that over the last two decades, our shooters have gone away, gone the way of the buffalo. We have to find shooters at the one and three positions and even the four."
"We need people who also know how to defend because these other countries have really good shooters, even to the point of 6-11, 7-foot guys playing on the perimeter," he said.
Haskins also knows what he wants from the 12 players selected as far as character.
"When you represent this country, you should do it in a first-class manner," Haskins said. "I don't think earrings, tattoos, shirts pulled out, baggy pants are ways of doing that. You can be sure of one thing, we will have 12 guys you will be very proud of because that's what I'm all about."
"Winning is important, critical, but to do it the right way is more important than winning the wrong way," he said.
The United States has been on a downhill curve in the Goodwill Games. Led by Lute Olson of Arizona, the United States took the gold in the inaugural games in 1986. Duke's Mike Krzyezwski led the team to a silver in 1990, and George Raveling of Southern California took the team to a bronze in 1994.
Stewart claims bias of officials plaguing Mizzou player Hardge
The Associated Press
Stewart: Thinks referees were out to get his players.
KANASAS CITY. Mo. — Missouri coach Norm Stewart said Monday
Stewart said he would not stand for it.
"I want to serve notice," he said during the weekly
telephone news conference between Big 12 coaches and
Hardge, Missouri's 6-foot-11, 300-pound center, fouled out early in the second half of Missouri's loss at Iowa State Saturday.
After fouling Iowa State's Marcus Fizer for his fourth foul, Hardge was given a technical for his fifth foul to eliminate him from a game in which Iowa State rallied to win 73-62.
With Hardge gone, the 6-foot-7 freshman Fizer, considered one of the brightest young talents in the Big 12, had free reign in the middle.
Sutherland was a rough player who even Stewart admitted at times overstepped the boundaries. Stewart sometimes took Sutherland out
of a game when he thought the player had stepped across the line.
But the presumption always was that officials were watching Sutherland more closely than other players. Now, Stewart said the same thing is happening with Hardge.
"No one else had to operate by the rules that Jason Sutherland had to operate under," Stewart said. "We all remember the play. He was put in a lock and a foul was called on him. Now, we have the same thing starting all over again. It started Saturday in Ames.
"We have a player who happens to be the biggest player in the league and a foul is called. It's not observable. But when he makes a simple turn and people flop on the floor, it's called a foul. I'm not going to allow another individual to be placed in a special situation and a special set of circumstances."
Hardge said he did not know what he had done to deserve the technical.
"I don't know what I said that was bad," Hardge said. "I can't even tell you. He made the call, so I shouldn't have said anything at all."
Iowa State coach Tim Floyd stayed away from the situation.
"As to whether or not he's guilty of his foul, Norm would probably be the best judge of that." Flood said
Fizer said Hardge did not complain to him.
"He was mostly telling me,'Good play, way to hustle.'" Fizer said. "He was very friendly. He was a nice guy."
The Etc. Shop 928 Mass.Downtown
TIRED of being crammed into small living areas? Visit Meadowbrook Apartments
Wide range of G-R-E-A-T studios, 1, 2, and 3 bdm. apts. & townhomes in our country atmosphere
A few available NOW!
Laundry facilities Carports/ garages Water paid in apt. Basic cable paid On bus route and within Walking distance to campus Experienced professional Maintenance and management Outdoor recreation facilities
Mon.- Fri. 8am-5:30
Sat. 10-4pm Sun 1-4pm
Currently accepting reservations for your apt. or townhouse for FALL
842-4200 It's time to step up to Meadowbrook
NO
retail headaches. burger flipping. long days. cranky customers.
It's no surprise so many people choose RPS. After all, we offer everything in a part time job: Great pay, flexible hours and best of all, no paper hats. RPS has opportunities available for
Package Handlers Apply in Person
We offer an outstanding starting pay $8.50 - $9.50/hour with $ 5.00 an hour for tuition added after 30 days. That's an additional $20 a semester. And if that's not enough, you'll receive a $ .50/hour raise after 90 days. We also have shifts available from early morning to late night which is perfect for those trying to fit a job into their already busy schedule. And we'll work
If you're ready to work for a company that realizes people have a life outside of work, we'd like to hear from you. For directions and more information please call (913) 422-4939
800 Cole Parkway • Shawne, KS 66227
OFF-WE
On-spot interview with RPS recruiter, Tuesday, January 13th, Career Placement Office, Burge Union. 12-3 p.m.
Beginning and Intermediate Knitting Classes Starting Soon!
Beginning Knitting: Learn by making a sweater or vest!
Knitting: Learn by making a sweater
$25.00 for 8 weeks (Sweater).
$22.00 for 6 weeks (Vest).
20% off class yarns.
Jan. 19 (Mon.),7-9 p.m. (Sweater)
Jan. 22 (Thurs.),7-9 p.m. (Vest)
Jan. 27 (Tues.),7-9 p.m. (Sweater)
Complete schedule of all classes available at Yarn Barn.
Classes in knitting, weaving, spinning, tatting, & rug braiding.
930 Mass. St. YARN BARN 842-4333
Instant Scheduling: Tuesday, 1/20 & Wednesday, 1/21 from 8:30am to 4:00pm, 308 Robinson. To receive priority, a team member must attend the Managers' Meeting!
Would you like to be an official or scorekeeper? Meeting on Sunday, 1/18 at 8:00pm, 156 Rob. experience necessary! Training will follow
$25 Entry Fee Due at Instant Scheduling
For more information, contact Recreation Services: 864-3546,208 Robinson.
Managers' Meeting:
Sunday, 1/18, 7:30pm
115 Rob (east pool balcony)
8