2B Friday, March 10, 1995 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SPORTS in brief No.1 player awaits women's tennis team The No. 18 Kansas women's tennis team is back on the road this weekend, traveling to Baton Rouge, La., and Austin, Texas. Today the 5-7 Jayhawks are in Baton Rouge to face the Tigers of Louisiana State. Kansas will be led by senior Nora Koves, who recently fell from No. 2 to No. 5 in the nation. On Sunday, Kansas will travel to Austin to play Texas, currently the No. 2-ranked team in the country. The match will feature two of the nation's most prominent players and could preview the NCAA title. Koves will face Texas senior Kelly Pace, who currently is ranked No. 1. "We have a pretty good rivalry," Koves said. "It will be a tough match, but I'm looking forward to it." Kanas coach Chuck Merzbacher said that the match against Texas was a chance for his team to improve, but he stressed the importance of taking the weekend one match at a time. "Texas will be a real test," he said. "But we have to take this match-by-match and focus on Louisiana State. "Our goal is to be able to win every match that we play." Valerie Crow / KANSAN Men's tennis set for Tulsa The Kansas men's tennis team will spend another weekend on the road against a tough Region V opponent. The No. 23-ranked Jayhawks will travel to Tulsa, Okla., to play Tulsa, a team led by the doubles combination of Chris Milliron and Louis Pranic, ranked No. 5 in the region. Inconsistent singles play, especially at the No.1 and No.6 spots, often has erased that early lead and caused several tight Kansas finishes. The 8-4 Jayhawks will use this weekend as an attempt to rejuvenate their singles lineup. In its past five matches, Kansas has been dominant in doubles play, jumping out to early one-point leads. "Our doubles has been awesome," Kansas junior Reid Slattery said. "Our singles needs to improve and be more consistent. We need to figure out where everybody belongs." Two Kansas jump competitors in NCAA track championship Today, seniors John Bazzoni and Nick Johannsen will begin their quest for the NCAA championship at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. The two Kansas track stars left Wednesday for Indiana. Bazzoni will compete in the pole-vault competition, and Johannsen will compete in the high jump. "I've heard that they have a great place to jump." Johannsen said. "My goal is just to do the best that I can. I want to jump a personal best and hopefully make All-American." The competition begins today, and Johannsen is scheduled to compete at 6:50 p.m. The pole vault competition will be held tomorrow, and on Sunday, final results will be available. Compiled from Kansan staff reports. Big Eight Conference honors as voted on by the conference coaches: First Team Ryan Minor F Jr. Oklahoma Fred Holberg F Sr. Iowa State Bryant Reeves C Sr. Oklahoma State Jacque Vaughin G So. Kansas Randy Rutherford G Sr. Oklahoma State Second Team Jerod Haase G So. Kansas Jaron Boone G Jr. Nebraska Julian Winfield F Jr. Missouri Donnie Boyce G Sr. Colorado Paul O'Liney G Sr. Missouri Newcomer of the Year—Jerod Haase, Kansas Coach of the Year — Kelvin Sampson, Oklahoma COACH OF THE YEAR - Kevin Sampson, Oklahoma Roy Williams, Kansas Freshman of the Year — Raef LaFrentz F, Kansas Player of the Year — Ryan Minor, Oklahoo Big Eight Conference honors as voted on by the sports staff of the University Daffy Kansan. First Team Ryan Minor F Jr. Oklahoma Fred Holberg F Sr. Iowa State Bryant Reeves C Sr. Oklahoma State Jacque Vaughn G So. Kansas Donnie Boyce G Sr. Colorado Second Team Jerod Hassan | | G | So. | Kansas | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | John Ontjes | G | Sr. | Oklahoma | | Julian Winfield | F | Jr. | Missouri | | Randy Rutherford | G | Sr. | Oklahoma State | | Paul O'Liney | G | Sr. | Missouri | All-Name Team Ha-Keem Abdel Khaliq G So. Iowa State Mack Tuck G Colorado Antonio Bobo F Sr. Oklahoma Raef LaFrentz F Fr. Kansas Hurf Beechum F Sr. Iowa State Newcomer of the Year — Jerod Haase Reckner of the Year — Jeroen Haase Coach of the Year — Kelvin Sampson, Oklahoma Freshman of the Year — Raef LeFrentz Player of the Year — Ryan Minor Back to basketball? Jordan stays silent "So we're not pinning any hoes, and we're not trying to throw up a balloon or a kite that's not ready to fly." The Associated Press DEERFIELD, Ill. — Michael Jordan worked out with the Chicago Bulls again yesterday, then left practice without commenting on his future in either basketball or baseball. Bulls coach Phil Jackson said it was his understanding that Jordan would soon have an announcement, perhaps as early as today. "As far as Michael and all the speculation in basketball, we just have to hang tight here and wait to see what goes on," Jackson said after practice. "I wouldn't say it's a possibility. I wouldn't say anything about probabilities or possibilities. The options are there. It's legal. He's got no other thing to go to now with baseball off. It's a reality ... But it’s still not a reality. Guard B.J. Armstrong said he wasn't sure what Jordan would do. "I wouldn't be surprised with anything Michael does. He's full of suprises. I won't dare ask him personally. That's none of my business," Armstrong said. "He's practicing with the second unit. It not like he's coming in and we're running plays for him. When someone gets tired on the floor, he just steps in. "I don't think it's anything he hasn't done before. I just think now it sounds better because baseball is striking." Jordan bolted camp March 2 after the White Sox split their team into players who would compete in exhibition games and those who wouldn't. He cleaned out his locker and flew back to Chicago March 3. Jordan showed up before practice yesterday morning and was one of the first players on the court, shooting baskets with Toni Kukoc. He was wearing a white sleeveless Thirt that said "Bulls" on the front in red and black letters. Jordan also worked out Wednesday, and while he was at the Bulls' Berto Center on Tuesday, it was unclear whether he worked out on his own since the team had no practice that day. But Jackson did say Jordan dropped by on Tuesday and watched some film. Outside the facility, radio talk shows buzzed with questions. Bulls and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf yesterday offered few clues on Jordan's actions. "I haven't talked to Michael. I like him with the White Sox or the Bulls. Whatever makes him happy, I'm for," Reindshof said yesterday from the owners' baseball meetings in Palm Beach, Fla. "Michael's been working out with the Bulls for the last two years, there's no significance in that." Jordan retired from the Bulls in October 1993 after a nine-year career in which he averaged 32.3 points. He was a three-time MVP in the NBA. 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