KANSAS JAYHAWKS NEWS

Dajuan Harris - Dishes out eight dimes Harris logged 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 89-64 win over Omaha.

Impact Harris reprised his role as the Jayhawks' best offensive facilitator from last season's national championship squad. Across 40 games in the 2021-22 campaign, the starting point guard averaged 5.4 points and 4.2 assists while playing 29.0 minutes per contest. With multiple new starters and prominent bench players this season, Harris will have an important role in orchestrating Kansas' scoring this Thursday against North Dakota State.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Wilson - Second-leading score Monday Wilson posted 19 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes during Monday's 89-64 victory over Omaha.

Impact Wilson finished behind freshman guard Gradey Dick as the Jayhawks' No. 2 scorer in this season-opening win. The junior forward ranked third in points per game (11.1) for Kansas last season, and he's the only returning member of the team's top-five scorers from 2021-22. Expect Wilson to reprise a prominent role as the Jayhawks continue to incorporate multiple new faces into the starting five against North Dakota State on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ernest Udeh - Comes off bench to open season Udeh produced five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 89-64 victory over Omaha.

Impact Udeh came off the bench behind big men K.J. Adams and Jalen Wilson in his collegiate debut. The 6-foot-11 freshman still managed to come away with five boards despite his limited playing time, and he may be the Jayhawks' only true center with a legitimate chance to see meaningful playing time this season, as sophomore Zach Clemence played just four minutes Monday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gradey Dick - Nearly flawless Monday Dick amassed 23 points (9-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 89-64 victory over Omaha.

Impact Dick finished as the Jayhawks' leading scorer during his collegiate debut, making 69.2 percent of his field goals and 66.7 percent of his three-point attempts against Omaha. As Kansas' top recruit from the 2022 class, the 6-foot-8 shooting guard also tied returning starter Dajuan Harris and Jalen Wilson for the team's most minutes played Monday. With three of the team's top four scorers from last season gone, Dick could quickly emerge into a starting role as he progresses through his freshman campaign.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin McCullar - 10 points in Kansas debut McCullar provided 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 23 minutes during Monday's 89-64 win over Omaha.

Impact McCullar played the fewest minutes of any Jayhawk starter during Monday's season opener. However, the senior transfer still scored on par with his average with Texas Tech over the past two seasons, as he scored 10.2 points per contest while starting 43 of his 49 games over this span. McCullar should continue to start in Kansas' frontcourt alongside point guard Dajuan Harris moving forward this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moore: In college debut, Ernest Udeh Jr. plays like Jayhawks' big answer Kansas' rim-running big man made his college debut Monday night in an 89-64 win over Omaha.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No. 5 Kansas opens with 89-64 rout of Omaha without Self

Jalen Wilson had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Gradey Dick added 23 points in his debut, and No. 5 Kansas began defense of its national championship without suspended coach Bill Self...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

College basketball odds: 2022-23 championship lines, best futures bets

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

MJ Rice - Doesn't play in season opener Rice (back) didn't play in Monday's win over Omaha.

Impact Rice is currently dealing with a back injury and consequentially missed the Jayhawks' season opener. He'll have an opportunity to take the floor Thursday against North Dakota State.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

68 reasons to be excited for the 2022-23 college basketball season

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

MJ Rice - Participating in warmups Rice (back) is participating in warmups ahead of Monday's game against Omaha, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Interim head coach Norm Roberts said that he did not think Rice would play in the opener, but it appears that the talented freshman may try to give it a go after all. Rice has been battling a lower back injury for the last couple weeks. He is expected to be apart of the rotation when fully healthy.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball preview: Ranking the NCAA's top 50 players

From Gonzaga All-American Drew Timme to Kansas prospect Gradey Dick, Jason McIntyre breaks down the top 50 players in college basketball.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Watching the NCAA title game with Kansas coach Bill Self: 'We were pretty fortunate' Before the 2022-23 season begins, Self sat down with CJ Moore to narrate the 2022 championship game win over North Carolina.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bill Self and acting coach Norm Roberts are on same page entering Monday's KU opener The two men are great friends on and off the court and have been since 1995.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

No. 5 Kansas opening season without Hall of Fame coach Self

Kansas coach Bill Self will be forced to watch the fifth-ranked Jayhawks open the season against Omaha from afar on Monday night

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kansas hosts Omaha for season opener

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNC, Zags lead preseason edition of John Fanta's Top 15

North Carolina is No. 1 in John Fanta's Top 15 preseason college basketball rankings. See who else made his list!

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Hear KU coach Bill Self's full response to his suspension Kansas head basketball coach, Bill Self addressed the media about his suspension from coaching the Jayhawks' first four regular season baske...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cam Martin - Dealing with separated shoulder Martin is sidelined due to a separated shoulder and is targeting a potential return for the start of conference play, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact It's unclear when exactly Martin suffered the injury, however, the 6-9 senior is expected to be out at least until the team opens up Big 12 play against Oklahoma State on Dec. 31. Martin chose to redshirt a season ago after arriving as a transfer and will hope to play his way into the rotation once he's healthy again.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MJ Rice - Dealing with back injury Head coach Bill Self revealed after Thursday's exhibition game that Rice is dealing with a back injury and hasn't practice in nearly a week, Michael Swain of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Rice was notably not suited up for Thursday's contest, with Self citing the issue as a lower back situation that has been improving. He was unable to offer up any sort of timetable for Rice's return but is hopeful to have him back in practice soon. The 6-5 freshman was the No. 30-ranked prospect in the Class of 2022 and figures to play more of a rotational role while he adjusts to the college level.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Martin - Not warming up Thursday Martin (undisclosed) didn't warm up prior to Thursday's exhibition against Pittsburgh State, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact The reasoning why Martin didn't warm up before Thursday's exhibition versus the Gorillas is uncertain, but his next opportunity to take the court will now come during Monday's season-opener against Omaha. The senior transfer is in line to operate in depth role off the bench this upcoming season for the Jayhawks.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilder Evers - Won't participate in exhibition Evers won't play in Thursday's exhibition game against Pittsburgh State, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact The freshman walk-on from Birmingham, Alabama will remain on the sideline for Thursday's exhibition contest. It's unclear why he won't participate, but his next chance to return will be for Kansas' season opener against Omaha on Nov. 7. Evers is expected to provide depth at both guard spots for Kansas this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MJ Rice - Won't play Thursday Rice was a no-show during warmups for Kansas' exhibition game against Pittsburg State, as he is said to be dealing with an undisclosed injury, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star r...

Impact Rice was seen sitting on the bench in sweats while the rest of the team warmed up, signaling he won't be playing Thursday night. The details of his injury have not been revealed, as more will likely be disclosed following the conclusion of Thursday's contest.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie McCarthy - Not warming up Thursday McCarthy is not participating in pregame warmups ahead of Thursday's exhibition game against Pittsburgh State, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact It's unclear if McCarthy is dealing with an injury or simply resting, but nevertheless, it appears he won't be playing in Thursday's exhibition. Provided the issue isn't serious, McCarthy will look to return to the court for the Jayhawks' season opener against Omaha on Nov. 7.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Self-imposed penalties aren't the end of KU's battle with NCAA, but a telling next step Kansas basketball continued to dictate the narrative of its battle with the NCAA on Tuesday when it announced self-imposed penalties.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM