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SportsBeat KC: Hoop madness has already started for Big 12 champion Kansas

Bill Self and the Jayhawks ook their shot at the NCAA in a 307-point response to allegations.
Bill Self and the Jayhawks ook their shot at the NCAA in a 307-point response to allegations. AP

Let’s see, over the past five days, Kansas announced its 307-page response to the NCAA Notice of Allegations, won at Texas Tech to capture the outright Big 12 championship, and had players honored by the conference, including center Udoka Azubuike as player of the year.

Quite a stretch for the Jayhawks, and Kansas City Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian break down what it all means on SportsBeat KC. Next stop for KU and the rest of the conference: the Big 12 Tournament at Sprint Center.

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Here are five notable sections from KU’s response to its NCAA notice of allegations

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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