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Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConn
Read full article: Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConnKansas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama and two-time defending national champion UConn.
After whistle hastens Samford's exit from March Madness, the referee could be next
Read full article: After whistle hastens Samford's exit from March Madness, the referee could be nextThe referee who blew the whistle that worked against Samford at the end of its loss to Kansas in the NCAA Tournament might be following the Bulldogs straight out of town.
Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. ruled out of NCAA Tournament with bone bruise on knee
Read full article: Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. ruled out of NCAA Tournament with bone bruise on kneeKansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. has been ruled out of the NCAA Tournament because of a bone bruise on his knee that caused him to miss six of the past 12 games, including the Jayhawksโ one-and-done ouster in the Big 12 Tournament.
From ailing Jayhawks to injured Eagles, health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: From ailing Jayhawks to injured Eagles, health could help to decide this year's NCAA TournamentBill Self feels pretty good about Hunter Dickinsonโs availability for the NCAA Tournament.
The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?
Read full article: The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?Recent incidents in college basketball have underscored the potential dangers that come from jubilant fans storming the court after the game comes to an end.
Duke's Scheyer wants the ACC to implement measures to prevent court-storming after Filipowski injury
Read full article: Duke's Scheyer wants the ACC to implement measures to prevent court-storming after Filipowski injuryDuke coach Jon Scheyer wants the Atlantic Coast Conference to implement measures to prevent court-storming after star big man Kyle Filipowski was hobbled following a collision with a fan during a weekend loss at Wake Forest.
Darrion Williams scores 30 points on perfect shooting as Texas Tech beats No. 6 Kansas 79-50
Read full article: Darrion Williams scores 30 points on perfect shooting as Texas Tech beats No. 6 Kansas 79-50Darrion Williams scored a career-high 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting, including four of Texas Techโs 10 3-pointers, and the Red Raiders never trailed in a 79-50 win over sixth-ranked Kansas.
No. 4 Kansas wins 18th straight at home, 64-61 over No. 13 Baylor
Read full article: No. 4 Kansas wins 18th straight at home, 64-61 over No. 13 BaylorHunter Dickinson scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. 4 Kansas extended its home winning streak to 18 games with a 64-61 win over No. 13 Baylor.
UCF Knights' defense powers team to comeback victory over No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks
Read full article: UCF Knights' defense powers team to comeback victory over No. 3 Kansas JayhawksJaylin Sellers scored 18 points, Darius Johnson added 17 and UCF erased a 16-point deficit to beat No. 3 Kansas 65-60 on Wednesday night.
Kentucky is the all-time No. 1 team through 75 storied years of AP Top 25 college basketball polls
Read full article: Kentucky is the all-time No. 1 team through 75 storied years of AP Top 25 college basketball pollsKentucky has been crowned the all-time No. 1 team after a review of 75 years of AP Top 25 polls for men's college basketball.
Grand Canyon's Tyon Grant-Foster is thriving despite a pair of near-death experiences
Read full article: Grand Canyon's Tyon Grant-Foster is thriving despite a pair of near-death experiencesTyon Grant-Foster is living out his dream playing college basketball at Grand Canyon after nearly having the game taken away from him.
McCullar scores 21 as No. 2 Kansas rallies for 75-71 win at Indiana
Read full article: McCullar scores 21 as No. 2 Kansas rallies for 75-71 win at IndianaKevin McCullar Jr. scored 21 points, including four crucial free throws in the final minute, and Hunter Dickinson had 17 points and 14 rebounds as No. 2 Kansas rallied in the second half for a 75-71 win at Indiana on Saturday.
Ighodaro leads No. 4 Marquette to 73-59 rout of top-ranked Kansas in testy Maui semifinal
Read full article: Ighodaro leads No. 4 Marquette to 73-59 rout of top-ranked Kansas in testy Maui semifinalOso Ighodaro had 21 points and nine rebounds as No. 4 Marquette routed No. 1 Kansas 73-59 in the Maui Invitational semifinals.
Bill Self on his lifetime contract from Kansas: 'I'm excited that I will finish my career here'
Read full article: Bill Self on his lifetime contract from Kansas: 'I'm excited that I will finish my career here'Bill Self says he intends to finish his coaching career at Kansas, one day after the announcement of a lifetime contract that will pay the Hall of Famer $53 million over the first five years.
Kansas coach Bill Self signs richest college basketball contract ever given by a public university
Read full article: Kansas coach Bill Self signs richest college basketball contract ever given by a public universityKansas coach Bill Self has signed a lifetime contract that will pay him $53 million over the first five years.
Kansas escapes postseason ban, major penalties as panel downgrades basketball violations
Read full article: Kansas escapes postseason ban, major penalties as panel downgrades basketball violationsAn independent panel has downgraded five Level I violations lodged by the NCAA against Kansas and basketball coach Bill Self.
Kansas guard Arterio Morris charged with rape, dismissed from men's basketball team
Read full article: Kansas guard Arterio Morris charged with rape, dismissed from men's basketball teamKansas basketball player Arterio Morris was charged Friday with one count of rape and dismissed from the Jayhawksโ men's basketball program.
KU season ends with top players shut down, coach sitting out
Read full article: KU season ends with top players shut down, coach sitting outKansasโ best two players were neutralized for long stretches, its point guard played on a sprained ankle in the second half, and the Jayhawks once again were without their Hall of Fame coach, Bill Self.
Arkansas ousts defending champ Kansas from March Madness
Read full article: Arkansas ousts defending champ Kansas from March MadnessKansasโ national title defense ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament when Arkansasโ Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the closing seconds and the eighth-seeded Razorbacks beat the No. 1 seed Jayhawks 72-71.
Kansas coach Bill Self out of hospital after heart procedure
Read full article: Kansas coach Bill Self out of hospital after heart procedureKansas coach Bill Self was discharged from a Kansas City-area hospital Sunday, and the Hall of Famer plans to rejoin the No. 3 Jayhawks as they begin defense of their NCAA championship this week.
No. 7 Texas rolls past No. 3 Kansas 76-56 for Big 12 title
Read full article: No. 7 Texas rolls past No. 3 Kansas 76-56 for Big 12 titleDylan Disu overcame early foul trouble to score 18 points, Marcus Carr and SirโJabari Rice added 17 apiece, and seventh-ranked Texas silenced a heavily pro-Kansas crowd in a 76-56 romp over the third-ranked Jayhawks in the finals of the Big 12 Tournament.
Kansas coach Bill Self sidelined after medical procedure
Read full article: Kansas coach Bill Self sidelined after medical procedureBob Huggins knows as well as anyone how difficult it must be for Kansas counterpart Bill Self, who went to the emergency room before the Big 12 Tournament and was hospitalized following an undisclosed procedure.
No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis title
Read full article: No. 22 Tennessee beats No. 3 Kansas 64-50 for Atlantis titleSantiago Vescovi scored 20 points while No. 22 Tennessee locked down on third-ranked Kansas to beat the reigning national champions 64-50 in the championship game at the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Louisville escapes major sanctions in hoops bribery case
Read full article: Louisville escapes major sanctions in hoops bribery caseAn independent panel has placed the Louisville basketball program on two years of probation and fined it $5,000, but spared the school major penalties from NCAA allegations leveled in the aftermath of a federal investigation of corruption in college basketball.
Jayhawks' Bill Self masterminds epic championship comeback
Read full article: Jayhawks' Bill Self masterminds epic championship comebackBill Self went from the Hall of Fame coach who too often failed on the big stage to the brilliant mastermind of the biggest second-half comeback in NCAA title game history.
Jayhawks rally, rock North Carolina 72-69 to win NCAA title
Read full article: Jayhawks rally, rock North Carolina 72-69 to win NCAA titleKansas finished off the biggest comeback in national championship history Monday night, getting a big game from David McCormack, crucial shots from Remy Martin and surviving a potential game-tying 3-pointer by Caleb Love at the buzzer for a 72-69 victory over North Carolina in the Superdome.
Kansas cruises to 81-65 win over Villanova in Final Four
Read full article: Kansas cruises to 81-65 win over Villanova in Final FourDavid McCormack muscled his way to 25 points, Ochai Agbaji added 21 and hot-shooting Kansas withstood every Villanova run for a 81-65 victory Saturday night that sent the Jayhawks back to the national title game.
Final Four gets experience boost from transfer portal, COVID
Read full article: Final Four gets experience boost from transfer portal, COVIDExactly 10 years after a bunch of one-and-done phenoms for Kentucky cut down the nets in the Big Easy, there is a much more old-school feel to this yearโs Final Four.
Kansas races past Miami in 2nd half, reaches 16th Final Four
Read full article: Kansas races past Miami in 2nd half, reaches 16th Final FourOchai Agbaji, David McCormack and Christian Braun powered a dazzling second half for Kansas, and the top-seeded Jayhawks pounded Miami 76-50 to advance to the programโs 16th Final Four.
Martin scores 23, top-seeded Kansas beats Providence 66-61
Read full article: Martin scores 23, top-seeded Kansas beats Providence 66-61Remy Martin scored a season-high 23 points and Kansas did its part as the only No. 1 seed left in the NCAA Tournament, holding Providence to 17 first-half points and hanging on for a 66-61 victory on Friday night to reach the Elite Eight.
Kansas earns No. 1 seed in Midwest Region; Auburn gets No. 2
Read full article: Kansas earns No. 1 seed in Midwest Region; Auburn gets No. 2Kansas earned a No. 1 seed for the 15th time on Sunday, second only to North Carolina for most in college hoops history, and will open the NCAA Tournament in the Midwest Region against the play-in winner between Texas Southern and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in Fort Worth, Texas.
No. 6 KU beats No. 14 Texas Tech 74-65 to win Big 12 tourney
Read full article: No. 6 KU beats No. 14 Texas Tech 74-65 to win Big 12 tourneyDavid McCormack had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Ochai Agbaji made a pair of clinching foul shots with just over a minute to go, and sixth-ranked Kansas beat No. 14 Texas Tech 74-65 to win the Big 12 Tournament title.
No. 10 Kansas quickly builds huge lead, routs No. 8 Baylor
Read full article: No. 10 Kansas quickly builds huge lead, routs No. 8 BaylorChristian Braun and Ochai Agbaji each scored 18 points and No. 10 Kansas bolted to a big lead and routed No. 8 Baylor 83-59 to hold the top spot in the Big 12 Conference race.
Mobley Bros. lead No. 6 seed USC to 85-51 rout of Kansas
Read full article: Mobley Bros. lead No. 6 seed USC to 85-51 rout of Kansas(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)INDIANAPOLIS โ Southern California coach Andy Enfield is taking another program back to the Sweet 16. Marcus Garrett had 15 points for Kansas (21-9), which had never lost an NCAA tourney game by more than 16 points. AdMobley's four first-half 3s, doubling his career best for an entire game, staked the Trojans to a 40-21 lead at the break. Kansas trimmed its deficit to 16 early in the second half, but Enfield immediately called timeout and the momentum was over. BIG PICTURESouthern California continued a banner tournament for the Pac-12, which is now 9-1 with four of its five teams reaching the Sweet 16.
Coronavirus doesn't care that it's the NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Coronavirus doesn't care that it's the NCAA TournamentThe Indiana Farmers Coliseum scoreboard goes dark after a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game between Iowa and Grand Canyon Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)If you didnโt pay attention to college basketball until the NCAA Tournament, the good news is you didnโt miss much. The loss marked the second time in the Cavaliersโ last three NCAA Tournament appearances โ this time as a No. โHe kind of got his legs under him and he was really, really good in the second half,โ Self said afterward. โI mean really, really good.โ___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and updated bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket
Positive virus tests bounce VCU from NCAAs; Oregon advances
Read full article: Positive virus tests bounce VCU from NCAAs; Oregon advancesThe Indiana Farmers Coliseum scoreboard goes dark after a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game between Iowa and Grand Canyon Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. The VCU Oregon game scheduled to be played after the Iowa Grand Canyon game was cancelled after VCU was pulled from the NCAA Tournament because of COVID-19 protocols. The NCAA says the 10th-seeded Rams' first-round game Saturday against Oregon has been declared a no-contest. To get it taken away like this, itโs just a heartbreaking moment in their young lives," VCU coach Mike Rhoades said. Thereโs no way I can sugarcoat it.โVCU athletic director Ed McLaughlin declined to say which players tested positive, citing privacy concerns.
McCormack helps No. 3 seed KU survive E Washington, 93-84
Read full article: McCormack helps No. 3 seed KU survive E Washington, 93-843 seed Kansas. 14 seed Eastern Washington 93-84 on Saturday to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Compounding problems for Kansas: Garrett, one of the nation's best defenders, picked up his third foul before the break. AdThey finally did midway through the second half. But the Eagles' defense let them down in the second half, when Kansas began getting open looks and knocking them down.
Pick Six: Unusual teams hallmark of NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Pick Six: Unusual teams hallmark of NCAA TournamentJalen Tate spent four years at Norther Kentucky, where he made an NCAA Tournament appearance, and Connor Vanover, who began his season at California. His teammate, Tanner Groves, wound up being league MVP โ yet wasn't even an all-Big Sky pick before the season. They're a tough team to guard.โBIG MOMENTS, BIG SHOTSMount St. Mary's will likely be long gone by next week. He scored the final seven points to beat Central Connecticut State, then did the same thing against Long Island. In the Northeast Conference final, he scored 17 of 21 points after halftime to book an NCAA trip.
Stuck in quarantine, Virginia has spot in tournament waiting
Read full article: Stuck in quarantine, Virginia has spot in tournament waiting(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)Virginia has a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Virginia was forced to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinals Friday because a person with the team tested positive for COVID-19. โItโs certainly a unique way to prepare for the NCAA Tournament. There are replacement teams waiting if Virginia, or any team, needs to pull out of the tournament. Bennett is hopeful Virginia will take the court as scheduled, 7:15 p.m. Eastern on Saturday night at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.
68 teams punch their ticket. Now comes the hard part
Read full article: 68 teams punch their ticket. Now comes the hard part"Testing, practice, getting on the bus in Philadelphia, waiting for that reply, that response time to say, โWeโre all negative here. More about that bracket: A few bubble teams are coming from unexpected places, namely UCLA and Michigan State. Teams like Louisville, Saint Louis, Colorado State and Mississippi would gladly trade places with them. In one of many first-of-its-kind moves made to accommodate a one-of-a-kind tournament, the NCAA put team Nos. 3 seed in the West and Virginia, the defending champion (from 2019), is the fourth seed in the same region.
Gonzaga's bid for perfection begins with No. 1 overall seed
Read full article: Gonzaga's bid for perfection begins with No. 1 overall seed1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket announced Sunday as they try to become the first team in 35 years to complete a perfect season. 4 seed Virginia 98-75 in late December. Grand Canyon lost to New Mexico State in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament title game for two straight years under previous coach Dan Majerle. Drew knows a little something about NCAA Tournament drama, hitting a game-winning 3-pointer for Valparaiso against Mississippi 23 years ago, so you never know. 5 Creighton had a 20-win season that included victories over NCAA Tournament teams Georgetown, Villanova and two over Connecticut.
Life on the bubble: Brackets set for return of March Madness
Read full article: Life on the bubble: Brackets set for return of March Madness(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)The biggest unknown leading into a March Madness bracket reveal more than a year in the making had nothing to do with bubble teams or top seeds. It was a signal that both teams believe theyโll have enough healthy players to be ready for their tip-offs next weekend. โThe one thing Iโve found out through this, probably as much as anybody, is expect the unexpected,โ said Kansas coach Bill Self. Like Virginia and Kansas, Duke pulled out of its conference tournament last week because of COVID-19., marking the end of a 13-11 season that never got on track. All par for the course and part of the plan for March Madness during a pandemic.
The Latest on Selection Sunday: Virginia delays trip to Indy
Read full article: The Latest on Selection Sunday: Virginia delays trip to IndyVirginia was forced to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Saturday because of a single COVID-19 case. They were already missing David McCormack and Tristan Enaruna, who both tested positive before the conference tournament. Pitino is the fifth coach to lead five teams to the NCAA Tournament, joining Lon Kruger and Tuby Smith. The Cougars routed Cincinnati in the AAC final, ending the Bearcats hope of slipping into the NCAA Tournament field of 68 as an automatic qualifier. 7 Houston and Cincinnati, which needs to win to get in the NCAA field.
No. 11 Kansas withdraws from Big 12 tourney due to COVID-19
Read full article: No. 11 Kansas withdraws from Big 12 tourney due to COVID-19Kansas head coach Bill Self watches player introductions before an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. โ Kansas withdrew from the Big 12 Tournament on Friday after a positive COVID-19 test within the men's basketball program, becoming the third major team to have its conference postseason come to an end beceause of the coronavirus. โObviously we are disappointed and our players are disappointed that they can't continue to compete for the Big 12 championship,โ Jayhawks coach Bill Self said in a statement. It remained to be seen whether the Longhorns will return a positive test before the Big 12 title game. On Thursday, perennial power Duke pulled out of the ACC Tournament after a pair of wins because of a positive test.
The Latest: Kansas withdraws from Big 12 men's tourney
Read full article: The Latest: Kansas withdraws from Big 12 men's tourneyKansas head coach Bill Self watches player introductions before an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Kansas withdrew from the Big 12 Tournament on Friday after a positive COVID-19 test within the menโs basketball program, sending No. Kansas had gone the entire season without an outbreak that caused it to cancel or postpone a game. Ad___The Minnesota Twins are the latest Major League Baseball team to receive government approval for fans to return to their games this season. Only a limited amount of family members of players and staff have been able to attend those games this season.
Embiid emerges as NBA MVP front-runner for East-best 76ers
Read full article: Embiid emerges as NBA MVP front-runner for East-best 76ersFILE - In this Feb. 19, 2021, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Philadelphia. โThe fans are always there for me when I play,โ Embiid said. AdโItโs nice to have a big guy in the MVP talk,โ Hall of Famer Shaquille OโNeal told The Associated Press. AdHe is trying to become the first Sixer to win NBA MVP โ the fans call it an MVBiid campaign โ since Iverson in 2001. Nobody can guard you.โ I think thatโs a big reason heโs having the season heโs having.โMorey, though, is fine with Embiid shooting from deep.
Kansas' record Top 25 run over; Michigan jumps to No. 3
Read full article: Kansas' record Top 25 run over; Michigan jumps to No. 3Michigan took advantage of Villanova's loss at St. John's to jump into the top three, Ohio State climbed three spots to No. The Jayhawks began their Top 25 streak on Feb. 2, 2009, when freshman guard Bryce Thompson was 6 years old. โWe have plenty of games to go win and I know this team can do it,โ Kansas guard Christian Braun said. 15, followed by Tennessee, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Creighton and Southern California. The Bruins dropped out, along with Kansas, Florida and Drake, whose 18-0 start was spoiled in a 74-57 loss to Valparaiso.
Pons scores 17 as No. 18 Tennessee beats No. 15 Kansas 80-61
Read full article: Pons scores 17 as No. 18 Tennessee beats No. 15 Kansas 80-6118 Tennessee never trailed Saturday in beating 15th-ranked Kansas 80-61 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. This was just Tennessee's second win all-time against Kansas in six games. David McCormack led the Jayhawks with 17 points, Marcus Garrett added 15 and Jalen Wilson had 10. Kansas shot only 7 of 26 through the first 20 minutes and kept from being blown out by hitting 11 of 12 at the free throw line. Tennessee: The Vols have proven they can play stingy defense, and they dominated on the boards 38-23, scoring 14 second-chance points.
Harmon's 22 points sends Oklahoma past No. 9 Kansas 75-68
Read full article: Harmon's 22 points sends Oklahoma past No. 9 Kansas 75-68Oklahoma guards De'Vion Harmon (11) and Elijah Harkless (24) react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)NORMAN, Okla. โ DeโVion Harmon scored 22 points and Oklahoma beat No. Reaves scored 16 points, all in the second half, and made 10 of 11 free throws. Kansas put Oklahoma in the bonus early in the second half and the Sooners took advantage, making 18 of 22 foul shots after not having a free-throw attempt in the first half. Oklahoma: Oklahoma hasnโt cracked the Top 25 this season, but now is in sole possession of third place in a league with five top-15 teams.
Butler scores 30, unbeaten No. 2 Baylor tops No. 9 Kansas
Read full article: Butler scores 30, unbeaten No. 2 Baylor tops No. 9 KansasBaylor guard Jared Butler (12) shoots a three-point basket past Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Waco, Texas. Butler had a season-high 30 points and eight assists as the Bears remained undefeated with a 77-69 victory Monday night over No. 9 Kansas, which has lost consecutive Big 12 games for the first time in nearly eight years. โTo win the Big 12, weโre going to need all 15 guys, we need everybody, we need the staff. โThey were real focused, like weโve been for every game,โ Baylor coach Scott Drew said.
Cunningham scores 18; Oklahoma St. tops No. 6 Kansas 75-70
Read full article: Cunningham scores 18; Oklahoma St. tops No. 6 Kansas 75-70Cade Cunningham scored 18 points, and the Cowboys held off a late rally to beat No. โThis is what the process looks like,โ Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton said. It was the fifth time in the past eight tries that Oklahoma State has beaten the Jayhawks at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Garrett missed a 3-pointer, and Oklahoma State got the ball in a scramble and called timeout with 17.8 seconds left. Oklahoma State hosts rival Oklahoma on Saturday.
Kansas pieces together 3-man class amid NCAA allegations
Read full article: Kansas pieces together 3-man class amid NCAA allegationsKansas coach Bill Self talks to his players during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UNC Greensboro on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 74-62. Kansas has vowed to fight the NCAA violations, which stemmed from an FBI investigation that centered on apparel provider Adidas. Over time, the Kansas basketball program will prevail.The question is: How rocky will the road be getting there? He didnt start playing basketball until he was 15, but was still courted by big-name programs. I dont think we could have recruited better at the respective positions we were recruiting given our situation.___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Kansas apologizes after Snoop Dogg's show featuring pole dancers
Read full article: Kansas apologizes after Snoop Dogg's show featuring pole dancers(CNN) - Kansas Jayhawks athletic director Jeff Long issued an apology Friday night following Snoop Dogg's raucous performance at an annual university event that included pole dancers. The hip-hop artist's appearance at the "Late Night in the Phog" kickoff at the University of Kansas caused controversy when Snoop, wearing a blue No. 20 Kansas jersey, sang to a cheering crowd while backed by dancers twirling around stripper poles. "We apologize for the Snoop Dogg performance at Late Night," Long said in a statement. Last week, the Kansas Jayhawks were charged by the NCAA with five Level I and two Level II violations, including a lack of institution control charge and a violation of coaching responsibilities standard.