Volume 126 Issue 2
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ONCE A JAYHAWK...
Ten former players are making their mark in the pros
BLAKE SCHUSTER
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BEN MCLEMORE
Since 2004, NBA teams have come together each summer in Orlando, Fla., and Las Vegas to give prospects and draftees a chance to showcase their skills before training camp opens up in the fall. The 2013 NBA Summer League saw 10 former Jayhawks work to impress scouts and coaches. Playing strong over the course of the short tournament doesn't guarantee a roster spot, but a poor showing can just about take it away.
After one season in Lawrence, during which he set the Kansas freshman scoring record (15.9 ppg), McLemore was taken 7th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings and has shown that he can shoot at the next
level. McLemore averaged 15.8 points while starting all five games, including a 27-point outburst in his final match.
MARKIEFF MORRIS
MARCUS MORRIS
The Houston Rockets reunited the Morris twins last season as part of a three-team deal that sent Marcus to Phoenix where he and Markieff have begun to re-establish the chemistry that made the duo dominant down low for the Jayhawks. Marcus started all seven games with his brother
In his third Summer League season, the elder Morrii proved that his game is transitioning to the NBA. Morris started all seven games for the Phoenix Suns and averaged 13.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. The Suns lost the championship game to Golden State despite Morris notching 10 points and seven boards.
Now on his third team in two years, Robinson has been given another chance to prove his worth, this time with the Portland Trailblazers. The former 5th overall draft pick by the Sacramento Kings finished with the third most rebounds in Las Vegas (12.8 rpg) while scoring 10.4 points per game for the Portland Trail Blazers.
and, while his 14.3 points per game exceeded Markeiff's total (13.6). Marcus didn't rebound nearly as well as his brother (3.9).
Releford was arguably the best perimeter defender in college basketball last season but did not hear his name called on draft day last June. Instead he accepted a tryout
THOMAS ROBINSON
TRAVIS RELEFORD
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TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN
Freshman guard Ben McLemore dunks during the second half of the exhibition game against Emporia State. McLemore scored 11 total points. Kansas won the exhibition against Emporia State 88-54.
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equipment, the two began filming in Lawrence early August, but Friederich says he's happy
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Funding period
Jun 28, 2013 - Jul 28, 2013 (30 days)
to finally put the financials aside and just do what he loves. "It's been awesome being on set because that's my element," he said. "Especially coming from pre-production where you have to internalize and visualize everything, it's great to be able to do tangible things like move a camera or set up lights now." McGinness says they are nearly done shooting the film and have begun the editing process, which has been the most rewarding part of production for jim so far.
"A lot of the ideas behind this movie saved my livelihood at one point or another, and seeing
Along with learning the craft of filmmaking, Friederich says the co-
WILL FRIEDERICH Co-writer and -director
"God, Grant Me,"a film created by two Lawrence residents, is currently in production. The duo reached their fundraising goal of $4,500 on Kickstarter in July. "GOD, GRANT ME"/KICKSTARTER.COM
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directors have had to learn to adjust to each others differing styles. "We both have strengths in entirely different areas and weaknesses in entirely different areas, but that's okay," he said. "He's had to teach me how to nail things out and get things done in a timely manner, and I think I've taught him a lot about visuals and things like that that are very important."
"God, Grant Me" was partially funded through Kickstarter, a fundraising website that allows people to donate to various projects, but the project only receives the money if it's predetermined goal is met by a certain deadline.
directors have had to learn to adjust to each others differing styles.
"GOD, GRANT ME"/KICKSTARTER.COM
The film met its goal in the last hour with 69 backers donating a total of $4,530. One of those backers is Michelle Leatherby, a graphic design student at the University from Fayetteville, Ark. As a photographer herself,
she said it was important to her to help fellow artists see their work come to fruition. "I think it's important as an artist to support other artists work, even if it's a completely different field," she said. "It's just nice to
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be able to help other people with their projects, because I believe if I had a project they would help fund it as well. It's a real give and take in the artist community."
in early November to various festivals, including South by Southwest. If accepted, they hope to debut it in Lawrence this spring.
Index
McGinniss and Friederich plan to finish and submit the film
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OPINION 4A
SPORTS 1B
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