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University Daily Kansan
Page 1241 from reel: NP 10153 (2002-08-19 to 2002-12-12)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/34808

Title: Stuck in Second Gear
Summary: Kansas men's basketball team struggles in Preseason NIT Tournament, losing to Florida in consolation game after dropping two straight games. Coach Roy Williams discusses team's performance and emotional state during the tournament.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; NIT tournament; team performance; coaching
Named Entities: Williams, Roy [basketball coach]; Hinrich, Kirk [basketball player]; Collison, Nick [basketball player]; Miles, Aaron [basketball player]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Women Sweep California Foes
Summary: Kansas women's basketball team defeats Cal State Fullerton and San Diego in California, with standout performances from Blair Waltz and Crystal Kemp. The Jayhawks improve to 3-0 on the season.
Category: sports
Subjects: women's basketball; tournament performance; team victory
Named Entities: Murphy, Doyle [sports writer]; Waltz, Blair [basketball player]; Kemp, Crystal [basketball player]; Burras, Aquanita [basketball player]; Norton, Matt [editor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Volleyball Left Out of NCAA Tourney
Summary: Kansas volleyball team fails to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament despite strong season performance. Coach Ray Bechard and players express disappointment but remain optimistic about future seasons.
Category: sports
Subjects: volleyball; NCAA tournament selection; team disappointment
Named Entities: Hwang, Jason [sports writer]; Bechard, Ray [volleyball coach]; Jacobsen, Abbie [volleyball player]; Dorsey, Jill [volleyball player]; Roche, Nicole [editor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Media Guide Provides Fans With Laughs
Summary: Kansas men's basketball media guide features humorous player profiles and comments, including favorite foods and entertainment choices of team members like Nick Collison, Aaron Miles, and Kirk Hinrich.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball media guide; player profiles; team humor
Named Entities: Chronister, Levi [sports editor]; Collison, Nick [basketball player]; Miles, Aaron [basketball player]; Hinrich, Kirk [basketball player]; Williams, Roy [basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.85

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