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Men's Schedule
Men's Schedule
Date Opponent Time
11/02/10 vs. Washburn 7 p.m.
11/09/10 vs. Emporia State 7 p.m.
11/12/10 vs. Longwood 7 p.m.
11/15/10 vs. Valparaiso 7 p.m.
11/19/10 vs. North Texas 7 p.m.
11/23/10 vs. Texas A&M CC 7 p.m.
11/26/10 vs. Ohio 7 p.m.
11/27/10 vs. Arizona 9:30 p.m.
12/02/10 vs. UCLA 8 p.m.
12/07/10 vs. Memphis 6 p.m.
12/11/10 vs. Colorado St. 5:30 p.m.
12/18/10 vs. USC 11 a.m.
12/22/10 at California 10 p.m.
12/29/10 vs. UT Arlington 8 p.m.
01/02/11 vs. Miami (Ohio) 5 p.m.
01/05/11 vs. UMKC 7 p.m.
01/09/11 at Michigan TBA
01/12/11 at Iowa State 8 p.m.
01/15/11 vs. Nebraska 1 p.m.
01/17/11 at Baylor 8:30 p.m.
01/22/11 vs. Texas 3 p.m.
01/25/11 at Colorado 7 p.m.
01/29/11 vs. Kansas State 6 p.m.
02/01/11 at Texas Tech 8 p.m.
02/05/11 at Nebraska 3 p.m.
02/07/11 vs. Missouri 8 p.m.
02/12/11 vs. Iowa State 3 p.m.
02/14/11 at Kansas State 8 p.m.
02/19/11 vs. Colorado 1 p.m.
02/21/11 vs. Oklahoma St. 8 p.m.
02/26/11 at Oklahoma 3 p.m.
03/02/11 vs. Texas A&M 8 p.m.
03/05/11 at Missouri 11 a.m.
KANSAN FILE PHOTO
Tyshawn Taylor drives to the bucket for a basket during the first half against Missouri last season. Taylor came off the bench for seven points.
Nebraska guard Ryan Anderson falls back after taking a elbow to the face. Taylor was whistled for the foul on the play against Nebraska last season.
KANSAN FILE PHOTO
What to look for - Men's
SPEED
Losing Sherron Collins to graduation and Cole Aldrich and Xavier Henry to the draft may not be the worst thing for the Jayhawks. Yes, they lost the winningest player in Kansas history. Yes, they lost a player who could come up with big defensive plays. But what they didn't lose was speed. The Jayhawks got faster this year by losing Collins and Aldrich. Kansas got smaller this year, which equates to speed. The offense went through Collins and Aldrich. This year it doesn't have to. All five starters will be able to push the ball down the court, something that will play into junior guard Tyshawn Taylor's style of play. Coach Bill Self said that this team is the closest to the 2007-2008 National Championship team in terms of athletic ability.
MARIO LITTLE
Senior guard Mario Little is finally 100 percent, according to Self. The 2008 National Junior College Athletic Association Player of the Year really hasn't shown what he is because he only played half of the 2008 season. Little redshirted last season, along with sophomore guard Travis Releford. Self thinks that no matter how much playing time Little gets, he will contribute some big numbers. He is one of four seniors and Little sees himself as a leader this year. He wants to be more vocal and wants to lead by example for the younger players so they can look up to him for guidance.
DEPTH
one Jaynawks are two deep at every position. Even if freshman guard Josh Selby isn't cleared, the Jayhawks still have guards junior Tyshawn Taylor and sophomore Elijah Johnson to play the point. Kansas will most likely play 10 men throughout the season. If Selby does get cleared to play, he along with the Morris twins, Taylor and Little should be the starting lineup. Guards Tyrel Reed, Travis Releford and Johnson would come off the bench along with sophomore forward Thomas Robinson and junior center Jeff Withey. Johnson and Robinson are going to be a large part of the success Kansas has this season with how much they improved during the summer. Self said that Robinson has grown up and has really bought into the system. Robinson has a high ceiling for potential. Self said that Johnson has been great in practice but needs to perform with the spotlight on him.
THE ELIGIBILITY OF JOSH SELBY
Whether or not the wunderkind freshman is cleared will play a massive role in the Jayhawks' fortunes this year. Selby was rated No. 1 overall by Rivals.com, and recruiting analyst Shay Wildeboor said he deserves that lofty rating. "It was between him and Harrison Barnes," Wildeboor said, "But Josh has the ball in his hands at all times. He's the real deal." If he is, the Jayhawks have a dynamic player that could rival what Sherron Collins offered the team last year. If he's not, the job will likely fall into the capable hands of Elijah Johnson. Johnson was impressive alongside Tyshawn Taylor in the Late Night in the Phog scrimmage in a 40-39 victory for his blue team.
SPOTLIGHT ON MARCUS MORRIS
Morris is the unquestioned star of the Kansas team, but there are no promises he'll be able to handle being the focal point of an offense. He was the fourth option last year, behind the departed Sherron Collins, Cole Aldrich and Xavier Henry. He'll have help from twin brother Markieeff, Tyshawn Taylor and Selby, if he is eligible, but he'll have to deal for the first time with defenses keying to stop him. He's got plenty going in his favor, though. He can play on the wing or as a power forward inside. His versatility presents matchup challenges that may not allow teams to prepare for him.
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KANSAS VS. ARIZONA, NOV.27,LAS VEGAS
Games to Watch - Men's
The Jayhawks' finale in the Vegas Invitational will be by far their toughest test to date. Arizona is looking to start a new NCAA Tournament appearance streak after missing the dance for the first time in 25 years. The effort will be aided by a three-man recruiting class led by Rivalns.com's No. 75 overall recruit Daniel Bejarano.
KANSAS VS. MEMPHIS, DEC. 9, NEW YORK
The Tigers will be without leading scorer Elliot Williams, who was selected No.22 overall in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Freshman guard Will Barton, rated No.11 overall by Rivals, should be able to provide some of the missing offensive firepower. With a pair of double-digit scorers returning in Wesley Witherspoon and Roburt Sallie, the Tigers should push the Jayhawks in Madison Square Garden.
KANSAS VS. KANSAS ST, JAN. 26, MANHATTAN
Both games against the Wildcats will be must-win for the Jayhawks in 2011. If the predictions hold true, Kansas State, not Kansas, will be the No.1 team heading into the Big 12 Tournament in March. The Jayhawks will host the Wildcats on Jan. 29 when ESPN's College GameDay comes to Lawrence. It's a rematch from last year's GameDay at Bramlage Coliseum, in which the Jayhawks won 81-79, in overtime.
KANSAS AT MISSOURI, MARCH 5, COLUMBIA, MO.
The Tigers always play the Jayhawks tough even if the score doesn't reflect that. Missouri, who was selected fifth by the coaches, will test the Jayhawks, especially in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers are looking for payback, as the Jayhawks have won by an average of 22 points in the last three meetings. Kansas will travel to Columbia for the final game of the season on March 5. Kansas defeated Missouri 77-56 last season.
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