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University Daily Kansan
Page 0302 from reel: NP 10153 (2002-08-19 to 2002-12-12)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/35747

Title: USA Squad Should Have College Stars
Summary: Columnist Jonah Ballow argues that USA basketball teams should include college stars rather than NBA players to improve international competition.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; USA basketball; international competition
Named Entities: Ballow, Jonah [columnist]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Driver Mears' First Victory Could Be in Jayhawk Blue
Summary: Race car driver Casey Mears, sponsored by Phillips 66 and representing KU, prepares for his first career victory in the NASCAR Busch Series at Kansas Speedway.
Category: sports
Subjects: NASCAR racing; KU athletics; automotive sponsorship
Named Entities: Mears, Casey [race car driver]; Phillips 66 [sponsor]; University of Kansas [institution]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Women's Basketball Schedule Released
Summary: The University of Kansas women's basketball team releases its non-conference and Big 12 Conference schedule for the upcoming season.
Category: sports
Subjects: KU women's basketball; Big 12 Conference; college basketball schedule
Named Entities: Murphy, Doyle [sportswriter]; Kansas University [institution]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Softball Coach Stressing Basics in New Season
Summary: Kansas softball coach Tracy Bunge emphasizes fundamentals and teamwork as the team prepares for the new season.
Category: sports
Subjects: KU softball; college softball coaching; athletic fundamentals
Named Entities: Schmidt, Steve [sportswriter]; Bunge, Tracy [softball coach]; Kansas University [institution]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Volleyball Team Set to Short-Circuit Shockers
Summary: The Kansas volleyball team prepares to face the Wichita State Shockers, looking to continue their winning streak against the rival team.
Category: sports
Subjects: KU volleyball; Wichita State Shockers; rivalry games
Named Entities: Hwang, Jason [sportswriter]; Kansas University [institution]; Wichita State University [institution]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: KU Race Car With Phillips 66 Sponsorship
Summary: Photo of a race car featuring KU branding and Phillips 66 sponsorship that will compete in the NASCAR Busch Series at Kansas Speedway.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: NASCAR racing; KU athletics; automotive sponsorship
Named Entities: University of Kansas [institution]; Phillips 66 [sponsor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: KU Women's Basketball Player Selena Scott
Summary: Photo of Kansas University women's basketball player Selena Scott in action during a game.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: KU women's basketball; college athletics
Named Entities: Scott, Selena [basketball player]; Kansas University [institution]
Confidence: 0.9

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