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Should KU students go to Late Night or the Kansas City Royals game on Friday?
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CHRISTIAN HARDY
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Bill Self has a certain set of expectations. Surely his team's back-to-back early exits from the NCAA Tournament weren't part of his plan. Nor was Cliff Alexander's issues with the NCAA last year, or Check Diallo's this year.
But Sell has an expectation that the fans that pack Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night will create the greatest atmosphere in college basketball.
Last year, Kansas fans failed to do so at Late Night. The tops of sections were only dotted with fans as fall break began that weekend, so the environment didn't meet the standard.
After all, Late Night is an event for the fans. It's for the diehard fans who want a glimpse at the Kansas basketball team whenever the opportunity arises. It's for the casual fans who don't know a lot about the X's and O's of basketball, and also for the fans
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"I would appeal to everyone to say, don't assume that you can't get in. Assume that you can, and you will, cause you will be able to, and it should be a really fun night," Self said. "I can't wait."
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If Self sets an expectation for the crowd, meeting it is the least Kansas fans can do. After all, this is the man who has brought Kansas 11 straight Big 12 titles, a national championship, and another championship appearance, which has provided bragging rights for more than a decade.
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There are three options for Kansas sports fans on Friday: Go to Kauffman Stadium and see the second game of a best-of-five series against Houston, head to Late Night at the Phog in the legendary Allen Fieldhouse, or go home early.
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watch the players — the players who represent the University of Kansas to the entire nation — dance in front of a crowd of almost 20,000. Four years of pump up videos, Self Self monologues and the team scrimmaages.
When making the decision, remember this: You have four nights to go to Late Night for free as a student. You have four years to spend in the basketball cathedral that is Allen Field-house. You have four chances to
Sure, the Royals making the postseason doesn't happen every year — especially in the last couple of decades, but it's going to happen again. And either way, you're going to shell out a hunk of cash to go. Even this season, the Royals are guaranteed two home games in the AL Divisional Series, as Game 1 is set for Thursday night at Kauffman and Game 2 on Friday.
If you're really dying to go to a Royals postseason game and could see them losing in the ALDS, then venture over to see Yordana Ventura in Game 1. It'll probably be better than watching Johnny Cueto, who has struggled at times down the stretch, in Game 2, which you can catch on TV before Late Night anawy.
Finally, it's likely that the video board operator will have plenty of Royals highlights throughout the night, should the result be positive. Not only will you be surrounded by thousands of Kansas fans, but for a brief moment you'll get the feeling of being surrounded by Kansas City Royals fans as well. And you'll be living up to Self's expectations while doing it.
two #kubbaff fans will have a chance to win $10,000 at Late Night — per the University. All they have to do? Make a half court shot...
DEREK SKILLETT @derek skillett
Oh, and, if you're lucky, you can pick up $10,000, too.
the trip.
Sports fans in Lawrence have a tough decision to make this week. It is a decision that has virtually no negative outcomes. This decision is whether they should go to the Kansas City Royals' ALDS Game 2 or Late Night in the Phog on Friday.
In this instance, more people should attend the Royals game.
Look. Late Night in the Phog is always an extremely fun event. It celebrates the return of basketball season to Lawrence and a celebration of the history of Kansas basketball. It would take something special to draw Kansas basketball fans away from Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night.
After not making the playoffs for 29 years, the Royals finally broke through in 2014, making a memorable. World Series run before losing to the San Francisco Giants in seven games. With the experience of that postseason run, this Royals team has been even better this season.
As it happens, something special will be happening on Friday night: The Royals are in the playoffs.
Speaking of the price of admission, things can get pretty costly. StubHub currently has the cheapest standing-room-only tickets priced at around $121, with premium dugout seats going for about $2,656. Add in another 20 or 30 bucks for a parking pass, and you are looking at a fairly sizable investment in a playoff baseball game.
Besides the fact that the Royals will be going up against a quality opponent in the Houston Astros, the promise of an exciting playoff atmosphere at Kauffman Stadium is worth
The Royals (95-67) recently wrapped up on the most successful regular season in franchise history. The 95 wins they accumulated were the most for a Royals team since 1980. They won their first American League Central divisional title in league history and secured a home-field advantage throughout the postseason by having the best record in the American League.
In 2015, the Royals sent seven players to the All-Star Game. This lineup included outfielders Alex Gordon (who did not participate in the All-Star game due to an ankle injury) and Lorenzo Cain, catcher Salvador Perez, infielders Alcides Escobar and Mike Moustakas, and pitchers Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera.
The opportunity to once again see all of those players, plus pitcher Johnny Cueto and utility player Ben Zobrist, playing in a playoff environment should be well worth the price of admission.
But seeing that playoff baseball in Kansas City is something of a rarity nowadays, and this seems like a worthwhile investment.
Luckily, for the more opportunistic Lawrence sports fans,
Game 2 of the ALDS is set for a first pitch at about 2:45 p.m.
Late Night in the Phog is set to begin at around 6:30 p.m.
If one were so inclined, he or she might be able to attend both events, but there could be a lot of risk involved.
Regardless, with the Royals in the playoffs, it's absolutely a risk worth taking.
KU to host 5 official and 6 unofficial recruit visits
EVAN RIGGS
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For the 31st annual Late Night, Allen Fieldhouse will host more than a dozen elite high school prospects from across the U.S.
The Jayhawks don't have any verbal commitments yet, but they will have three scholarships to give with Jamari Traylor.
For perspective on how effective late night has been as a recruiting tool for Kansas, here are all of the Kansas commits that attended at least one Late Light since 2010: Carlton Bragg, Kelly Oubre, Cliff Alexander, Perry
Hunter Mickleson and Perry Ellis all graduating and possibly more if anybody leaves for the NBA Draft.
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This year, Kansas will host four of the country's top 20 players in the 2016 class and another talented big man for official visits.
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Ellis, Brannen Greene, Wayne Selden, Joel Embiid, Conner Frankamp, Ben McLemore.
Harry Giles, center, No. 2 (Rivals150)
Giles is considered a cant-miss big man prospect in his class. At 6-foot-10, Giles possesses elite size to go along with his athleticism that he puts to good use by playing above the rim and running the floor.
De'Aron Fox, point guard,
No. 5 (Rivals150)
Fox is a long and quick combo guard that is good in the fast break. Fox is a natural slasher who uses his athleticism to play above the rim offensively. His
Malik Monk, shooting guard No. 6 (Rivals150)
At just 6-foot-3, Monk's 6-foot-7 wingspan is elite for his size. He's easily the most athletic player in his class, with his highlight dunks rocking the AAU circuit. He's a good shooter who also has the ability to create for others off the dribble.
jump shot is still a work in progress, but he's capable of getting hot and putting up points.
Bolden is a long post who can protect the rim and finish through contact. He has great touch around the rim and is a very willing passer. He also re-bounds at a very high rate. His post moves need some work, but he already has good foot-work for his age.
Marques Bolden, center, No. 19 (Rivals150)
Schnider Herard, center No.
At 6-foot-11 and 240 pounds, Herard has all of the physical tools to be a good big man. He plays a physical style and can finish around the rim, but his skills and feel for the game are all very raw.
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2017 and 2018 recruits
2017 and 2018 recruits
The Jayhawks will also host six unofficial visits from players in the class of 2017: Michael Porter, Trae Young, Mitchell Ballock, Jeremiah Tilmond, Chaundee Brown and Wyatt Wilkes.
Porter, who has been coined "Baby KD" on the AAU circuit, is the most prominent under-classman attending CarteAre Gordon and Courtney Ramey, both from the class of 2018, will also attend on unofficial visits.
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