MARCH 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mitch Lightfoot takes part in Kansas Jayhawks' practice, shootaround before NCAA opener The senior forward is listed as “day-to-day” heading into Thursday’s NCAA Tournament game against Texas Southern.
Dealing with knee injury Lightfoot injured his knee during the Jayhawks' Big 12 tournament-clinching win Saturday, and Kansas head coach Bill Self said Sunday that he has "no idea" if the big man will be a...
Impact After back-to-back double-digit outings to start the Big 12 tournament, Lightfoot played just 11 minutes and scored two points during the championship game. While the senior hasn't been a prolific player this season, he's core piece of the Jayhawks' rotation and a potential absence would certainly hurt their frontcourt depth.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Agbaji leads No. 6 KU past TCU 75-62 in Big 12 semifinals
Ochai Agbaji scored 22 points, two of them coming on a jaw-dropping ally-oop dunk midway through the second half, and sixth-ranked Kansas cruised to a 75-62 victory over TCU and in...MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 6 KU cruises past West Virginia 87-63 in Big 12 quarters
Ochai Agbaji led sixth-ranked Kansas with 18 points in a 87-63 victory over West Virginia in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 TournamentMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ahead of Senior Day, Jayhawks' Mitch Lightfoot says it's been 'privilege' to play at KU Lightfoot will be one of six KU seniors honored before and after Saturday’s 3 p.m. game against the Texas Longhorns.
MARCH 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
No. 6 Kansas slips past TCU 72-68 to remain tied atop Big 12
Ochai Agbaji scored 22 points, Dajuan Harris blocked Mike Miles’ shot in the final seconds and sixth-ranked Kansas avenged a loss to TCU two days earlier with a 72-68 victory on Th...MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Agbaji passes Chamberlain in No. 5 Kansas win over K-State
Ochai Agbaji scored 23 points and passed Wilt Chamberlain on Kansas’ career scoring list, leading the No. 5 Jayhawks to a 102-83 win over Kansas StateFEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Svi didn't travel': Kansas Jayhawks' Mitch Lightfoot recalls his 12 games vs. K-State “It’s been incredible. This has been six years of it … I’ve enjoyed every single one,” Lightfoot said ahead of his 13th Sunflower Showdown g...
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Agbaji, McCormack lead No. 6 Kansas over West Virginia 71-58
Ochai Agbaji scored 23 points, David McCormack had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 6 Kansas beat West Virginia 71-58FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brooks scores 27, No. 12 Kentucky beats No. 5 Kansas
Keion Brooks scored 27 points as No. 12 Kentucky manhandled No. 5 Kansas 80-62JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Tuesday Lightfoot is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Iowa State, Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Lightfoot started the past two games in place of David McCormack, but it'll be KJ Adams who receives the nod Tuesday. There's been no announcement of an injury for Lightfoot, so he'll presumably be available off the bench for the Jayhawks.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
What's behind Kansas benching David McCormack in favor of Mitch Lightfoot? McCormack was the Jayhawks' best player down the stretch last season, but his issues have resulted in him moving to the bench.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bill Self explains why Mitch Lightfoot will start vs. OSU Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self goes into the decision to start Mitch Lightfoot over David McCormack for the upcoming road game against Okla...
JANUARY 3, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Getting start over McCormack Coach Bill Self said that Lightfoot would get the start on Tuesday against Oklahoma State, Jesse Newell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact David McCormack has struggled as of late and might also be dealing with a minor injury. That opens the door for the sixth-year Lightfoot to make just his ninth career start. He is averaging career highs in points (5.9 PPG) and rebounds this season (3.3 RPG).
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coleman-Lands scores 20, No. 6 KU beats George Mason 76-67
Jalen Coleman-Lands came off the bench to hit five 3-pointers and score 20 points, Mitch Lightfoot added 14 points, and sixth-ranked Kansas held off George Mason 76-67JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado faces tough test vs No. 7 Kansas
No. 7 Kansas presents a tough challenge for ColoradoDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin's late 3 lifts No. 7 Kansas over Stephen F. Austin
Remy Martin hit a 3-pointer with one minute to go to extend a three-point lead and help No. 7 Kansas over Stephen FDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 7 Kansas goes up against SFA
No. 7 Kansas hosts Stephen F. Austin in a non-conference matchupDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 8 Kansas roars past Mizzou 102-65 in Border War's return
Ochai Agbaji scored 21 points, Christian Braun and Dajuan Harris had 13 apiece, and No. 8 Kansas roared to a 102-65 victory over Missouri in the first meeting of the longtime Big 1...DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 8 Kansas battles Mizzou
No. 8 Kansas hosts Missouri in a non-conference matchupDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eight points off bench Lightfoot supplied eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 78-52 victory over UTEP.
Impact Lightfoot is pretty much only on the floor with David McCormack needs a breather or is in foul trouble. The sixth-year player is averaging 5.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 8 Jayhawks cruise past UTEP 78-52 with Border War next
Ochai Agbaji scored 23 points, Christian Braun added 20 and eighth-ranked Kansas tuned up for this weekend’s return of the Border War with a 78-52 blowout of UTEP on Tuesday nightDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bieniemy, UTEP visit No. 8 Kansas
Two guards will be on display as Jamal Bieniemy and UTEP will face Ochai Agbaji and No. 8 KansasDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 8 Kansas squares off against St. John's
No. 8 Kansas visits St. John's in a non-conference matchupDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitch Lightfoot speaks on Tuesday's matchup against Michigan State Kansas senior Mitch Lightfoot spoke to the media in advance of the Champions Classic game against Michigan State
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
