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KANSAN.COM
2008
LATE NIGHT IN THE PHOG
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Kansas and Bill Self unveiled its National Championship banner from the season before in front of 16,300 Kansas fans. Bill Self said he almost started crying. Each group of players — freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors — all did a dancing number. Tyshawn Taylor, a freshman at the time, led the team with 17 points.
2007
Every player sang at least one song this year, months before Kansas basketball would go on to win a National Championship. Self was most impressed with Russell Robinson's version of "New York, New York," which was fitting for the guard from the Bronx. Sherron Collins led the team with 13 points, and Brandon Rush didn't play, but tried to before he was stopped by trainers, according to the Journal-World.
2005
Again, this year was near capacity, but this time for a 6:30 p.m. start which is the same start time as this year. It was the first year the event was hosted before midnight. Rodrick Stewart carried the dunk portion of the show, according to the Journal-World, with a between-the-legs dunk.
When Bill Self arrived, "Late Night with Roy Williams" was renamed to the name it has today: "Late Night in the Phog." Self gave a speech about the tradition of Late Night, saying, "Basketball at Kansas is bigger than any individual ... it is about a way of life, no matter what." The 1988 National Championship team also was honored at Late Night.
2003
2009
This was the 25th year of Late Night at the Phog. Maybe the best impression came from Bonnie Henrickson, the then women's basketball coach, who did her best Paula Abdul. Bill Self did an impersonation of former Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps with a green jacket and tie, according to the Journal-World.
2010
Former Kansas forward Scot Pollard hosted Late Night in 2010, as Bill Self performed as Vanilla Ice decked out in an all-gold track suit. Ben McLemore attended the event as a recruit as Marcus and Markieff Morris, Tyshawn Taylor, Brady Morningstar and Josh Selby were among the players to perform.
2011
Travis Releford and Elijah Johnson were among the Kansas stars to perform in skits in 2011's Late Night. Leather jacket-clad Bill Self entered Allen Fieldhouse riding a KU-themed motorcycle. Perry Ellis attended the event as a signee for next season at Kansas. Host Rob Riggle refereed a boxing match between Director of Basketball Operations Barry Hinson and professional boxer Victor Ortiz.
2012
2015
Travis Reelford and Jeff Withey were among Kansas players to perform a dance in front of a packed Allen Fieldhouse. Bill Self toned it down this year with a tan suit jacket and jeans as he addressed the fans. Jamari Traylor and Ben McLemore both readied for their first seasons on the floor for Kansas, coming off redshirt seasons.
Kansas Director of Basketball Operations Brennan Bechard hit a half-court shot that won Kansas sophomore Jerrod Martin Castro a $10,000 check from Bill Self. The Kansas team wore all white to perform their dance routine. New Kansas women's basketball coach Brandon Schneider addressed the crowd.
2014
Bill Self addressed the crowd at 2014's Late Night wearing the same suit Andrew Wiggins wore to the 2014 NBA Draft, where he was taken first overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Freshmen Devonte' Graham and Kelly Oubre Jr. made their first impressions on fans.
2013
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Andrew Wiggins' first season as a Jayhawk caused a lot of excitement for Kansas fans. Hundreds were turned away as a huge turnout came in hopes of seeing Wiggins play in the red vs. blue scrimmage. Wiggins performed a dance with his teammates dressed in a tuxedo. Host Rob Riggle was introduced by being carried onto the floor on a white throne.
Sunday, Oct. 16
Stuff the Bus
Glow KU
Jayhawk Jingles Auditions
The Super Search
Monday, Oct. 17
Homecoming Tabling
Sign Competition
3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament
Superhawk Trivia Night
Tuesday, Oct.18
Homecoming Tabling
Chalk 'n' Rock
3 vs 3 Basketball Semifinals/Finals
Jayhawk Jingles Dress Rehearsals
Residence Hall Movie Night
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Noon-9 p.m.
4-7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
5-11 p.m.
7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Homecoming Tabling
Homecoming Food Fest
featuring Jayhawk Jingles
Thursday, Oct. 20
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
5-9 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
6-10 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20
Homecoming Tabling 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lawrence for Literacy Children's Book Drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fantastic Flapjacks, $5 per person 7-10 p.m.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
6-9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 21
Homecoming Tabling
Homecoming Parade
Homecoming Pep Rally
NPHC Fall Step Show
Friday, Oct. 21
Saturday, Oct. 22 Homecoming Reception (invitation only) KU vs. Oklahoma Football Game Ex.C.E.L. and Homecoming Awards
Saturday, Oct. 22
10 a.m.-noon
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Strong Hall Lawn
Strong Hall Lawn
Student Rec Fitness Center
Adams Alumni Center
Wescoe Beach
Wescoe Beach
Student Rec Fitness Center
Adams Alumni Center
Daisy Hill Commons
Wescoe Beach
Adams Alumni Center
Adams Alumni Center parking lot
Wescoe Beach Adams Alumni Center
Wescoe Beach Massachusetts Street 8th & New Hampshire Street Woodruff Auditorium
Adams Alumni Center KU campus and Lawrence community Adams Alumni Center Wescoe Beach
2 hours before kickoff
TBA
Halftime
Adams Alumni Center Memorial Stadium Memorial Stadium
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