Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies over Jazz, 117-111
February 16, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson had 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 117-111 on Wednesday night in the last game for both teams before the All-Star break.
LaVine, DeRozan team to help Bulls beat Jazz, 126-118
January 8, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine made three consecutive 3-pointers during a key fourth-quarter stretch and scored 36 points, DeMar DeRozan had 35 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Saturday night.
Cavaliers add All-Star G Mitchell, jump into East title hunt
September 3, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — With one bold, unexpected move, the Cleveland Cavaliers raised their profile in the Eastern Conference considerably.
They're back in the title hunt.
The Cavs made official Saturday their acquisition of three-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in a trade with Utah, and can start figuring out ways to best integrate his talents into their young core.
AP source: Cavaliers acquiring All-Star G Mitchell from Jazz
September 1, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell is going east.
The All-Star guard is on his way to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who acquired one of the NBA's best scorers Thursday in a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Cavs select Agbaji at 14, add another Mobley in NBA draft
June 24, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Ochai Agbaji developed championship DNA in college. The Cavaliers are counting on it staying with him in the pros.
Looking to add a perimeter player who can shoot, defend and maybe accelerate their timeline to NBA title contention, Cleveland selected Agbaji with the No.
Kansas, North Carolina leaning on dynamic duos in title run
April 3, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — North Carolina's top offensive priority, particularly early in a game, is to feed the ball to Armando Bacot in the post. Once the opposing team inevitably starts sending extra defenders at the Tar Heels' big man, Caleb Love has more space to let 3-pointers fly or drive to the basket.
Kansas cruises to 81-65 win over Villanova in Final Four
April 3, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ochai Agbaji followed a celebrating stream of Kansas players off the floor at the Final Four, their shouts of “One more!” echoing all the way up the tunnel of the Superdome and right to the door of their locker room.
Final Four teams heavily recruit talent in their backyards
March 31, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — The four blueblood programs that have descended upon the Superdome for the Final Four all have the ability to recruit on a national scale, their coaches able to hop aboard a jet on a moment's notice to sit in a living room or take in a game.
Final Four has a blue tint with power programs
March 28, 2022 GMTCoach K's final chapter will have a distinctly blue tint.
Two weeks of upsets and underdogs in the books, the Final Four is down to four blue blood programs: Kansas, Duke, North Carolina and Villanova.
Kansas races past Miami in 2nd half, reaches 16th Final Four
March 27, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Ochai Agbaji was all over the court. David McCormack dominated inside, and Christian Braun connected from deep.
With one dazzling finish, Kansas roared into the Final Four.
Agbaji, McCormack and Braun led the top-seeded Jayhawks to a brilliant second half in a 76-50 victory over Miami on Sunday, sending one of college basketball's top programs to the national semifinals for the 16th time.
Last 4 Midwest Region teams playing tough defense in tourney
March 24, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — When Ochai Agbaji and Kansas are rolling, they can pile up points in a hurry.
In case that doesn't happen in the Sweet 16 against Providence, the Jayhawks think they have another way to advance.
Martin, Kansas hold off Creighton 79-72 for another Sweet 16
March 20, 2022 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Remy Martin hadn't led Kansas in scoring all season coming into the NCAA Tournament.
The fifth-year senior transfer from Arizona State is 2 for 2 on the big stage.
Martin scored 20 points, Ochai Agbaji put the Jayhawks ahead for good with his first basket early in the second half, and Kansas held off Creighton 79-72 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16.
Kansas earns No. 1 seed in Midwest Region; Auburn gets No. 2
March 13, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas fought its way through arguably the toughest league in college basketball this season, ultimately sharing the Big 12 regular-season title with Baylor before romping past Texas Tech to win the conference tournament.
No. 6 KU beats No. 14 Texas Tech 74-65 to win Big 12 tourney
March 13, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji was a lightly regarded three-star prospect when he left his home in Kansas City, Missouri, four long years ago to play big-time college basketball just down the road at Kansas.
Agbaji leads No. 6 KU past TCU 75-62 in Big 12 semifinals
March 12, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji curled off a screen and was wide open for a rim-rattling ally-oop dunk, the inbound play perfectly executed if only Kansas teammate Dajuan Harris had lofted him the ball in the Big 12 quarterfinals.
Kansas G Agbaji unanimous pick by B12 coaches as top player
March 8, 2022 GMTIRVING, Texas (AP) — Kansas senior guard Ochai Agbaji was the unanimous pick by the Big 12 coaches as the league's player of the year.
The Big 12 announced their season awards Sunday night, a day after the regular season ended with Baylor and Kansas sharing the conference title.
Kansas guard Agbaji unanimous pick for AP Big 12 top player
March 8, 2022 GMTKansas senior guard Ochai Agbaji is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year after the league's leading scorer helped the sixth-ranked Jayhawks share the regular-season conference title with No.
No. 6 Kansas avenges loss, holds off TCU 72-68
March 4, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — 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 Thursday night that kept the Jayhawks tied atop the Big 12 heading into their regular-season finale.
No. 6 Kansas slips past TCU 72-68 to remain tied atop Big 12
March 4, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self called point guard Dajuan Harris something unfit for print after his scoreless performance at TCU earlier this week served as a microcosm of the Jayhawks' entire listless performance.
No. 10 Baylor rallies to beat No. 5 Kansas 80-70 in Big 12
February 27, 2022 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Jeremy Sochan and his teammates kept encouraging each other after 10th-ranked Baylor got down big early again against No. 5 Kansas, only three weeks after an embarrassing loss to the Jayhawks.
Agbaji passes Chamberlain in No. 5 Kansas win over K-State
February 23, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — 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 State on Tuesday night.
Agbaji, a 6-foot-5 senior guard, now has 1,444 points in 110 games, 26th on Kansas’ all-time list.
Agbaji, McCormack lead No. 6 Kansas over West Virginia 71-58
February 20, 2022 GMTMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kansas enters the final two weeks before the Big 12 Tournament in control of its own chances to earn at least a share of its 20th regular-season championship.
There's still time to clean up the glitches that keep the sixth-ranked Jayhawks from winning some games decisively.
Agbaji scores 20 and No. 6 Kansas tops Oklahoma State 76-62
February 15, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored 20 points and No. 6 Kansas saw all five starters score in double figures in a 76-62 victory over Oklahoma State on Monday night.
Kansas, which wore throwback jerseys from the 1921-22 season, the year the Jayhawks won their first Helms Foundation national championship, pulled away late in the first half and never was threatened in the second half.
Wilson scores 22, No. 8 Kansas beats Oklahoma 71-69
February 12, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 22 points and No. 8 Kansas used a late run to beat Oklahoma 71-69 on Saturday.
The Jayhawks (20-4, 9-2 Big 12) scored 11 straight points during a 15-2 burst to take the lead in the final minutes.
Wilson scores 20, No. 8 Kansas holds off Oklahoma 71-69
February 12, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson scored a game-high 22 points andNo. 8 Kansas held off stubborn Oklahoma 71-69 on Saturday.
Kansas used a 15-2 run late in the game to come back from a deficit and take the game's largest lead.
No. 10 Kansas quickly builds huge lead, routs No. 8 Baylor
February 6, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Christian Braun and Ochai Agbaji each scored 18 points and No. 10 Kansas bolted to a big lead and routed No. 8 Baylor 83-59 Saturday to hold the top spot in the Big 12 Conference race.
No. 8 Baylor heads to No. 10 Kansas for Big 12 showdown
February 4, 2022 GMTA look at the upcoming weekend around the Big 12 Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEKEND
Reigning national champion Baylor and perennial contender Kansas, both again stocked for NCAA Tournament runs, as the afternoon light spills through the old clerestory windows of Allen Fieldhouse?
No. 14 Texas Tech beat No. 23 Texas in Beard’s return
February 2, 2022 GMTLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kevin Obanor had 17 points with five 3-pointers and 14th-ranked Texas Tech beat No. 23 Texas 77-64 on Tuesday night in Chris Beard’s return to an emotionally charged arena packed with fans who used to love the coach who took the Red Raiders to the national championship game only three years ago.
No. 10 Kansas beats No. 20 Iowa State 70-61 without Agbaji
February 2, 2022 GMTAMES, Iowa (AP) — David McCormack and Dajuan Harris each scored 14 points, and No. 10 Kansas defeated No. 20 Iowa State 70-61 on Tuesday night.
McCormick made all seven of his shots and had 14 rebounds for the Jayhawks (18-3, 7-1 Big 12), who were without Ochai Agbaji.
Blue bloods showdown: No. 12 Kentucky visits No. 5 Kansas
January 28, 2022 GMTA look at the weekend action around the Southeastern Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEKEND
No. 12 Kentucky(16-4) visits fifth-ranked Kansas (17-2) to highlight a Southeastern Conference slate that's mostly comprised of games in the Big 12/SEC Challenge.
Kansas wins 2OT thriller over Texas Tech
January 25, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 37 points to help No. 5 Kansas avenge its only conference loss of the season with a 94-91 double overtime win over No. 13 Texas Tech on Monday night.
Agbaji helps No. 5 Kansas beat Texas Tech 94-91 in 2OT
January 25, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 37 points to help No. 5 Kansas avenge its only conference loss of the season with a 94-91 double overtime win over No. 13 Texas Tech on Monday night.
Agbaji’s late jumper lifts No. 7 Kansas over K-State 78-75
January 23, 2022 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji hit a baseline jumper with 9 seconds left to lift No. 7 Kansas over Kansas State 78-75 Saturday.
Agbaji’s shot gave Kansas its first lead since early in the first half and snapped K-State’s two-game winning streak against ranked foes.
Wilson, Braun lead No. 7 Kansas past Oklahoma 67-64
January 19, 2022 GMTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jalen Wilson scored 16 points, Christian Braun hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 10.9 seconds left and No. 7 Kansas defeated Oklahoma 67-64 on Tuesday night.
No. 9 Kansas uses big 2nd half to stuff West Virginia, 85-59
January 15, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has been waiting all season for David McCormack to give the No. 9 Jayhawks a consistent force inside.
It's been waiting for Jalen Wilson to finally shake off a season-long slump, too.
NBA Prospect Watch: Ochai Agbaji soaring after return to KU
January 12, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji arrived at Kansas as a lightly regarded three-star prospect whose list of scholarship offers included Colorado State, Northern Iowa and a host of other mid-majors along with the Jayhawks and a couple other Power Five schools.
No. 9 Kansas survives wild finish to beat No. 15 Iowa State
January 12, 2022 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Dajuan Harris hit a driving layup with 8 seconds left, and No. 9 Kansas got the better of a wild finish against No. 15 Iowa State to win 62-61 on Tuesday night.
There were four lead changes in the final 38 seconds, and the Jayhawks (13-2, 2-1 Big 12) survived when Iowa State’s Gabe Kalscheur missed a 3-pointer just before the buzzer.
Short-handed No. 25 Texas Tech takes down No. 6 Kansas 75-67
January 9, 2022 GMTLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The defensive effort never wavers for No. 25 Texas Tech, meaning the Red Raiders can frustrate and beat teams even when they're missing their top two scorers.
Bryson Williams scored 22 points, Clarence Nadolny had a career-high 17 and the short-handed Red Raiders upended sixth-ranked Kansas 75-67 on Saturday.
No. 6 Kansas survives cold stretch, beats Oklahoma State
January 5, 2022 GMTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bill Self didn’t know exactly how many consecutive shots his team missed to close the first half — it was 19 — but the Kansas coach didn’t panic at halftime, telling his players “the lid will come off” the basket.
No. 6 Kansas routs Nevada 88-61 in hastily scheduled game
December 30, 2021 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — After Kansas had its game against Harvard wiped out by COVID-19, and Nevada had its Mountain West opener against San Jose State postponed for the same reason, Wolf Pack coach Steve Alford jumped at the chance to visit storied Allen Fieldhouse for the first time.
Martin’s late 3 lifts No. 7 Kansas over Stephen F. Austin
December 19, 2021 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Remy Martin hit a 3-pointer with one minute to go to extend a three-point lead and help No. 7 Kansas over Stephen F. Austin 80-72 on Saturday night.
The Jayhawks (9-1) led 73-70 before Martin buried the 3 from the top of the key.
No. 8 Kansas roars past Mizzou 102-65 in Border War’s return
December 11, 2021 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — It took nearly a decade for Kansas and Missouri to renew the Border War.
It took about 10 minutes for the Jayhawks to turn it into a border rout.
Ochai Agbaji scored 21 points, Christian Braun and Dajuan Harris had 13 apiece, and the eighth-ranked Jayhawks rolled to a 102-65 win over the Tigers on Saturday in the first meeting of the longtime Big 12 rivals as nonconference opponents.
No. 6 Villanova beats Syracuse behind Moore’s 18 points
December 8, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Justin Moore scored 18 points, Collin Gillespie had 14 and No. 6 Villanova beat Syracuse 67-53 in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night.
Jermaine Samuels added 13 for the Wildcats (7-2) in their 22nd win at Madison Square Garden since 2014.
No. 8 Jayhawks cruise past UTEP 78-52 with Border War next
December 8, 2021 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji tried to convince everyone listening that he wasn't looking past UTEP to a showdown with Missouri.
The smirk that he tried to hide gave him away.
Still, the high-scoring Kansas guard held his focus long enough to pour in 23 points Tuesday night, helping the eighth-ranked Jayhawks roll to a 78-52 blowout of the Miners in their last tune-up for the return of the Border War.
No. 2 Purdue outlasts Iowa in Big Ten opener
December 4, 2021 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jaden Ivey scored 19 points, Trevion Williams had 13 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 2 Purdue held off a late Iowa rally to win 77-70 on Friday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Braun leads No. 8 Kansas past St. John’s 95-75 at new arena
December 4, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New building or old, Kansas looked right at home in the Big Apple again.
Christian Braun had a career-high 31 points, Ochai Agbaji scored 23 and the No. 8 Jayhawks emphatically turned back a second-half charge to beat St.
No. 4 Kansas beats Iona 96-83 in 1st Self-Pitino meeting
November 29, 2021 GMTLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Christian Braun had 18 points and seven rebounds, Ochai Agbaji added 17 points, and No. 4 Kansas beat Iona 96-83 on Sunday in the first meeting between Hall of Fame coaches Bill Self and Rick Pitino.
Self bests Pitino in 1st meeting, No. 4 Kansas tops Iona
November 28, 2021 GMTLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Christian Braun had 18 points and seven rebounds, Ochai Agbaji added 17 points, and No. 4 Kansas beat Iona 96-83 on Sunday in the first meeting between Hall of Fame coaches Bill Self and Rick Pitino.
Agbaji scores 25 as No. 3 Kansas beats Stony Brook 88-59
November 19, 2021 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Bill Self knew that Ochai Agbaji was within one point of 1,000 for his career, so the Kansas coach reminded his star player of the milestone in the gentlest way possible during a late timeout against Stony Brook.
No. 2 UCLA shakes off No. 4 Villanova in OT, 86-77
November 13, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Juzang scored 25 points and No. 2 UCLA overcame a 10-point, second-half deficit before taking control in overtime to beat fourth-ranked Villanova 86-77 on Friday night.
Jules Bernard banked in a jumper that tied it at 67 with 30 seconds to go to force overtime, when cheering, chanting fans in Pauley Pavilion remained on their feet until the final buzzer.
Agbaji scores 25 points, No. 3 Kansas beats Tarleton 88-62
November 13, 2021 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Just about everything was back to normal for Kansas inside Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night.
Bill Self excoriated the officials for every perceived miscue. The vocal student section razzed Tarleton every time the Texans missed a shot.
Agbaji’s career night helps No. 3 Kansas top Michigan State
November 10, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Ochai Agbaji said he was close to turning pro and skipping his senior season at Kansas.
He's glad he decided to stay.
Agbaji scored a career-high 29 points and No. 3 Kansas beat Michigan State 87-74 on Tuesday night in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on the opening night of college basketball.
Rebuilt bunch of Jayhawks eye NCAA Tournament retribution
October 22, 2021 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self was still trying to come to terms with a historically bad NCAA Tournament defeat to Southern California at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis when he was asked what had to change going forward.
Kansas tabbed by Big 12 coaches as preseason favorite
October 14, 2021 GMTIRVING, Texas (AP) — Kansas has been picked by Big 12 head coaches as the favorite to win the conference title after Baylor won the league title last season and went on to win its first national championship.
Jayhawks’ Agbaji, Martin withdraw from NBA draft
July 7, 2021 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Versatile forward Ochai Agbaji and high-scoring point guard Remy Martin withdrew from the NBA draft Tuesday, opting instead to help Kansas chase a sixth national championship.