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Former Kansas defensive end/running back Toben Opurum signed a free agent contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Friday.

NBA draft 2013 -- mock draft links: Jeff Withey, Rudy Gobert, etc. tabbed as Cleveland Cavaliers' other 1st-rounder, after picking Otto Porter Jeff Withey of Kansas blocks a shot by Ohio State's Jared Sullinger during the Jayhawks' 64-62 win over the Buckeyes in a national semifinal game on March 31, 2012 in New Orleans.

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Kansas defensive end Toben Opurum as an undrafted free agent after trying him out as a fullback during rookie minicamp.

Next up in our NBA Draft profiles is Ben McLemore, whose staggering emergence into the nation's spotlight has vaulted him into being one of the top prospects in his class.

Losing out on Andrew Wiggins wasn't exactly Derrick Rose bricking some free throws and Mario Chalmers offering one of the best stomach-punch shots in the history of the tournament, but it was one of the few moments in recent memory when John Calipari didn't get what he wanted.

In this April 3, 2013, file phto, McDonald's East All-American's Andrew Wiggins and Julius Randle battle for a rebound with McDonald's West All-American's Isaac Hamilton during the second half of the McDonald's All-American Boys basketball game in Chicago.

With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, future NBA hopefuls have their eyes set on the pre-draft combine that is set to take place June 27 in Chicago.

The Kansas Jayhawks have pulled in a ton of transfers who they will be counting on heading into the 2013 season.

They also return two future lottery picks in Poythress and Cauley-Stein. I have some doubts about this group, but it won't change the fact that they are the favorite to win it all as of today.

The Bengals announced on Tuesday that they have signed fifth-round pick, guard Tanner Hawkinson out of Kansas.

Andrew Wiggins declared himself a Jayhawk six minutes earlier than his scheduled announcement.

Huntington Prep basketball player Andrew Wiggins smiles along side his mother Marita Payne-Wiggins, right, as he announces his commitment to the University of Kansas during a ceremony, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at St.

Huntington Prep basketball player Andrew Wiggins smiles alongside his mother, Marita Payne-Wiggins, right, as he announces his commitment to the University of Kansas during a ceremony earlier today.

What a surprise. Holy Cow. Andrew Wiggins, the consensus No. 1 overall recruit, announced on Tuesday he'll be attending Kansas University to play basketball for Bill Self.

The trek by 24-year-old Ryan Chalmers, who is scheduled to be in Kansas City on Tuesday, aims to inspire people with disabilities and raise money for charity.

The entire hoops world waits on Andrew Wiggins - college basketball - ESPN Wiggins, a rare talent, has the skills to lead any team he picks to a national title.

College coaches sometimes have to look beyond what a person has accomplished in high school, but envision what an athlete might be able to do if given a chance at the next level.

May 12, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Bray throws a pass during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex.

KUsports.com The reason? Ben Goodman, a sophomore-to-be from Beaumont, Texas, who might be on the brink of a major breakthrough with the Jayhawks - thanks in no small part to Williams.

As reported by Huntington Prep head coach Rob Fulford via Twitter, Andrew Wiggins will formally announce his decision Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. While it will be a press conference, only a local reporter will attend in addition to Wiggins' parents, coaches and teammates.