UDK photo by Tim Switzer
OFF THE BOARDS
Bob Wilson (22) helps Vernon Vanoy push a Hawk two-pointer through the basket.
Wilson sparks KU win
By JERRY KLEIN Assistant Sports Editor
Bob Wilson had never been so neryous in his collegiate basketball career prior to Saturday's Oklahoma game.
He speak the afternoon alone in the Eldridge Hotel—where the team stays before home games—worrying about replacing Rodger Bohmenstiehl, the team's top scorer and rebounder.
Several hours later, he shook even more while dressing in the KU locker room. Wilson wasn't his usual self—laughing and talking—before stepping onto the court.
"I WORRIED ABOUT shooting, what I would do if the first couple wouldn't go in." Wilson said.
But the first few went in. The 6-7 St. Louis senior scored 21 points and pulled down a game high of 11 rebounds leading KU to a 97-83 win.
Four teammates scored in double figures, too. However, Wilson provided the early spark. With the Jayhawks leading 8-7, Wilson made a foul shot and two baskets in little more than one minute as KU pulled away.
JUST THE SAME, Wilson was not impressed with his performance. He missed three layups.
"It bugs me missing those easy ones. I shouldn't miss shots in the open," Wilson said.
"Wilson earned a chance by playing so well in the Big Eight tournament," Owens said. "He's just needed to play a lot."
Eut KU coach Ted Owens was pleased.
Wilson said he worked harder than usual in practice last week. Realizing he might replace Bohenenstiehl, Wilson concentrated on trying to improve a .313 field goal percentage.
"MAN, I knew I was a better shooter." Wilson said.
"I worked on moving then shooting."
And it paid off. Wilson made six of 13 field goals and nine of 10 foul shots.
Was Wilson lucky from the foul line?
"I have confidence shooting free throws. In practice, I usually make more than eight of 10."
"No." he answered.
HE DOESN't have any special
"I go to the line, flick my wrist and just put the ball up with a soft touch," Wilson explained.
technique like aiming at a certain part of the rim. Wilson shoots unconsciously.
Wilson wants to play more. He would just as soon be the sixth man who usually plays as much as the starters.
"I don't think it would be right to move ahead of Rodger," Wilson said, referring to the G-6 junior
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6 Daily Kansan Monday, January 9, 1967
KU swimmers scored three swamping victories Saturday; two over Missouri and one over Colorado.
Swimmers win three
The varsity Jayhawkers led by Dan Pennington, Jim Kent and Tom Van Slyke easily outscored Missouri, 82-22, and Colorado, 79-25. The freshmen defeated Missouri, 63-35.
Conch Richard Reamen said the victories began the Big Eight season for KU in the "right way."
"WE EXPERIMENTED quite a bit in these meets," he said. "We allowed our specialists to work only their main events and filled in with sophomores who need experience."
participated—the 1,000-yard and 500-yard races.
Fennington, returning All- American swimmer, won both the long distance events in which he
"Both Kent and Van Slyke excelled in distance free-style races, too." Reamon said. "Kent won the 200-yard and 500-yard races, while Van Slyke took the 500- and 1,000-yard races."
HE SAID Pennington, Reamon and Van Slyke should be in the top three or four in the Big Eight this year.
The swimmers get back in action at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when they face Southern Methodist, ranked fifth in last year's NCAA meet.
The team was without the services of Hugh Minor, conference 100-yard backstroke champion last year, who suffered a broken foot earlier in practice.