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14 hrs ago | Cleveland.com

NBA draft 2013 -- mock draft links: Jeff Withey, Rudy Gobert, etc....

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Cleveland Cavaliers, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Jeff Withey, Tyler Zeller, Kyrie Irving, NBA Players, Otto Porter

Thu May 16, 2013

Bullets Forever

NBA Draft 2013 scouting report: Ben McLemore

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.

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Related Topix: Ben McLemore, Sports, Washington Wizards, NBA Basketball, Thomas Robinson, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Bradley Beal, NBA Players

BleacherReport

Who's Winning the John Calipari vs. Bill Self Recruiting Battle?

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, Ben McLemore, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Marcus Morris, Xavier Henry, Thomas Robinson, Kyle Wiltjer

Wed May 15, 2013

Buckets Over Broadway

2013 NBA Mock Draft: New York Knicks select Kansas C Jeff Withey

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.

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Related Topix: Jeff Withey, Sports, Washington Wizards, New Orleans Hornets, Charlotte Bobcats, NBA Basketball, Orlando Magic, NCAA Basketball, University of Kansas NCAA, NCAA Sports

FOX23

Full-Court Press: Kansas wins the lottery

Although the Kansas Jayhawks lost all five starters from their impressive 2012-13 squad, they seem to be the heavy favorite to collect a 10th consecutive Big 12 Conference championship next season after Tuesday's signing of prep phenom Andrew Wiggins.

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Related Topix: Ben McLemore, Jeff Withey, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Big-12 Football, James Michael McAdoo

The Globe and Mail

Expectations at Kansas soar with Andrew Wiggins in fold

Andrew Wiggins looks up during the first half of the McDonald's All-American boys basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Ben McLemore, Elijah Johnson, Travis Releford, Jeff Withey, Naadir Tharpe

Cincinnati.com

Top prospect Wiggins: 'Kansas was place for me'

The fact that my childhood hero is turning 60 today is just yet another remind of how old I'm... It is dense, moist and rich, with a crunchy crust from its long, slow bake in a 325-degree oven.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Kevin Young, Ben McLemore, Travis Releford, Jeff Withey, Naadir Tharpe

Tue May 14, 2013

MSNBC

Updated Preseason Top 25, post Andrew Wiggins

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.

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Related Topix: Kyle Wiltjer, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Ben McLemore, Jamari Traylor, Elijah Johnson, Travis Releford

Lexington Herald-Leader

No. 1 prospect Wiggins commits to Kansas

The No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the country announced that he will play next season at Kansas, picking the Jayhawks over UK, Florida State and North Carolina.

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Related Topix: Naadir Tharpe, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Horse Racing

The Kansas City Star

Andrew Wiggins, consensus No. 1 college basketball recruit, picks KU

Andrew Wiggins, the consensus No. 1 basketball recruit in the country, announced Tuesday morning he will attend Kansas, picking the Jayhawks over three other finalists, Kentucky, Florida State and North Carolina.

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Related Topix: Xavier Henry, Josh Selby, Naadir Tharpe, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Offbeat

Rock Chalk Talk

Kansas Basketball Recruiting: Andrew Wiggins Chooses Kansas

Andrew Wiggins, the top ranked recruit in the 2013 class, has chosen to play college basketball at the University of Kansas for Bill Self and the Jayhawks.

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Related Topix: Naadir Tharpe, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, NCAA Women's Basketball, Kansas Jayhawks Women's Basketball

The Kansas City Star

Fingers crossed at KU on decision day for prep basketball star Andrew Wiggins

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.

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Related Topix: Sports, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Summer Olympics, Olympic Basketball, Jamari Traylor, Naadir Tharpe, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA

Sun May 12, 2013

MSNBC

Andrew Wiggins will announce his decision Tuesday afternoon

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.

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Related Topix: Michael Snaer, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Florida Southern College NCAA, Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball, University of Kansas NCAA, Kevin Young, Travis Releford

Sat May 11, 2013

Rant Sports

5 Things Brooklyn Nets Guard Tyshawn Taylor Can Bring To Table

Brooklyn Nets backup point guard Tyshawn Taylor was nothing more than an insurance policy during his rookie season of 2012-2013. It's a shame, because the University of Kansas product showed plenty of promise when starter Deron Williams missed a stretch of games due to ankle injuries.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New Jersey Nets, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Tyshawn Taylor

BleacherReport

2013 NBA Mock Draft: Definitive Choices for Every First Round Team

We are finally getting to the point where nonsensical hype and speculation is finally going to come with some tangible evidence in the 2013 NBA draft.

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Related Topix: Sports, Sacramento Kings, NBA Basketball, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen, NBA Players, NCAA Basketball, University of Kansas NCAA, NCAA Sports

Wed May 08, 2013

BleacherReport

Kansas Basketball: 5 Effects Roster Changes Will Have on Jayhawks in 2013-14

Regular-season conference titles and roster turnover are annual guarantees for Bill Self and Kansas, as the 11th-year head coach prepares to replace his entire starting five and one of the best assistant coaches in the nation.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Travis Releford, Jeff Withey, Naadir Tharpe, Ben McLemore

Mon May 06, 2013

From Russia With Dunk

Goodbye, Brooklyn Player Grades: Tyshawn Taylor

Like his fellow rookie Toko, Tyshawn was a Nets second round pick that they acquired via a trade.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Tyshawn Taylor, NBA Basketball, New Jersey Nets

Sun May 05, 2013

The Kansas City Star

McLemore allegations likely won't affect KU

On the day the Boston Marathon bombing transfixed the world, Mark Watkins of suburban Kansas City lay face to face with a crisis of life, death and faith of his own.

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Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Marathon, Sports, NCAA Basketball, Ben McLemore, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Jeff Withey, Big-12 Football, Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball, Kansas State University NCAA

BleacherReport

Kansas Basketball: 5 Storylines to Monitor During Jayhawks' Offseason

As the college hoops world continues to await Andrew Wiggins' decision, a decision that has dominated the early months of that long offseason, Kansas has already lost a transfer, gained another one, lost a coach and is looking to gain another one.

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Related Topix: Naadir Tharpe, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Jeff Withey, Tyshawn Taylor, Thomas Robinson

Fri May 03, 2013

MLive.com

Final Four repeat? ESPN says Michigan's chances of returning are strong

ESPN.com's Myron Medcalf handicapped the odds of all four of last season's Final Four teams returning to college basketball's biggest stage again next season.

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Related Topix: Jon Horford, Sports, Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Jordan Morgan, University of Michigan NCAA, Thomas Robinson, University of Kansas NCAA