
- KVGB High School Basketball
Insider and Sports in Kansas writer Conor Nicholl is back to recap
the first two days of State Basketball Tournament action with a
preview of Friday Night's semi-finals.


- Barton Men's coach Jeremy
Coombs joins the show live from Wichita where the Cougar men face
Coffeyville Friday night in the semi-finals of the Region 6
Tournament.


- We'll have post game sound
from Macksville's Jeff Kuckelman after his team defeated LaCrosse
Thursday night in Dodge City along with post game sound from Stafford
head coach Cole Smith after his team fell to South Central Thursday
at the 1A-DII tournament at Barton Community College.

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- KVGB High School Basketball
Insider and Sports in Kansas writer Conor Nicholl is back to recap
the first two days of State Basketball Tournament action with a
preview of Friday Night's semi-finals.
- Barton Men's coach Jeremy
Coombs joins the show live from Wichita where the Cougar men face
Coffeyville Friday night in the semi-finals of the Region 6
Tournament.
- We'll have post game sound
from Macksville's Jeff Kuckelman after his team defeated LaCrosse
Thursday night in Dodge City along with post game sound from Stafford
head coach Cole Smith after his team fell to South Central Thursday
at the 1A-DII tournament at Barton Community College.
- Friday Sports Headlines.
- Sounds of the past 24-hours.

Friday on Sports Day

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — James Rojas, Kenny Pohto and Jaron Pierre Jr. all scored 13 points to lead sixth-seeded Wichita State to an 81-63 romp over Tulsa on Thursday night in the first round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament.

Rojas added seven rebounds and Pohto grabbed five for the Shockers (17-14). Wichita State advances to play No. 3 seed Tulane in Friday's quarterfinals.

Tim Dalger led the Golden Hurricane (5-25) with 21 points. Bryant Selebangue added 12 points and seven rebounds. Brandon Betson had nine points and seven assists. Tulsa ends its season on an 11-game losing streak.

Wichita State took the lead with 18:11 remaining in the first half and never surrendered it.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — James Rojas, Kenny Pohto and Jaron Pierre Jr. all scored 13 points to lead sixth-seeded Wichita State to an 81-63 romp over Tulsa on Thursday night in the first round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament.Rojas added seven rebounds and Pohto grabbed five for the Shockers (17-14). Wichita State advances to play No. 3 seed Tulane in Friday's quarterfinals.Tim Dalger led the Golden Hurricane (5-25) with 21 points. Bryant Selebangue added 12 points and seven rebounds. Brandon Betson had nine points and seven assists. Tulsa ends its season on an 11-game losing streak.Wichita State took the lead with 18:11 remaining in the first half and never surrendered it.

Wichita State routs Tulsa 81-63 in 1st round of AAC tourney

Wichita
Classical 66, Elyria Christian 46

THURSDAY
BOYSClass
5A QuarterfinalAndover
49, Maize South 46Highland
Park 60, Basehor-Linwood 49Hutchinson
84, Pittsburg 51Kapaun
Mount Carmel 58, BV Southwest 48Class
3A QuarterfinalGalena
38, Wellsville 35Hesston
59, Colby 46Marysville
47, Wichita Collegiate 41Southeast
Saline 64, Perry-Lecompton 47Class
1A Div I QuarterfinalMacksville
72, La Crosse 48Olpe
46, Centralia 30South
Gray 75, Clifton-Clyde 63Wichita
Classical 66, Elyria Christian 46Class
1A Div II QuarterfinalAxtell
59, Bucklin 44Greeley
County 56, Southern Cloud 33Lebo
67, St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 45South
Central 61, Stafford 47THURSDAY
GIRLSClass
6A QuarterfinalBV
North 57, Wichita Southeast 45Blue
Valley 41, SM South 34, OTDerby
43, Olathe Northwest 38Washburn
Rural 58, Lawrence 49Class
4A QuarterfinalAndale
57, Parsons 32Bishop
Miege 71, Wellington 40Hugoton
53, Independence 40McPherson
65, Topeka Hayden 41Class
2A QuarterfinalBerean
Academy 41, Hoxie 25Hillsboro
36, Wichita County 30Pittsburg
Colgan 52, St. Mary’s 38Riverside
49, Wichita Independent 30

Thursday State Tournament Scores

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Everything seemed to be going against TCU entering the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs were coming off a lopsided loss to Oklahoma, they'd drawn a quarterfinal matchup against Kansas State for what felt like a road game, and some off-the-court issues threatened to become a distraction.

Mike Miles and Chuck O'Bannon made sure none of that mattered.

The duo hit four 3-pointers apiece and each had 22 points, silencing the heavily pro-Wildcats crowd and leading the No. 22 Horned Frogs to an 80-67 victory on Thursday night to reach the tournament semifinals.

TCU will face seventh-ranked Texas, which routed Oklahoma State in its quarterfinal, on Friday night.

“We all came together, knew what we needed to do,” Miles said. “When you make shots, everything is better. Chuck started to make shots. I started to make shots. And it gave us energy on the defensive end.”

TCU played without center Eddie Lampkin Jr., who posted screenshots on social media a day earlier of text messages that appeared to accuse coach Jamie Dixon of player mistreatment and “racial comments.” Dixon and the school have declined to comment on the posts other than to say Lampkin had stepped away from the team.

JaKobe Coles added eight points and Emanuel Miller seven for the sixth-seeded Horned Frogs (21-11), who had been beaten by the Wildcats in four of the past five tournaments but will now play for a spot in the title game.

“We didn't really take any bad shots all game long. I would struggle to find one or two,” Dixon said. “We did a lot of shooting yesterday, we did a lot of shooting these last two days. The guys worked so hard, they focused, they were ready. My coaches came in after warmups and said, 'They’re ready. They're ready to play a good team.'”

Keyontae Johnson had 14 points and seven boards to lead the No. 3 seed Wildcats (23-9), though he fouled out with more than six minutes left in the game. Desi Sills also had 14 points and Markquis Nowell finished with 11.

“This is on me,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. “I didn't do a very good job of preparing these guys for how physical and with what force people play with in the Big 12 Tournament. And that will not happen again.”

The Wildcats got off to the the hot start, buoyed by a partisan crowd that had traveled down Interstate 70 to make its voice heard inside T-Mobile Center. But the Wildcats began to struggle with turnovers — 11 in the first half alone — and that allowed the Horned Frogs time enough to find their footing.

It was Miles who not only calmed them down but gave them a big offensive boost. The all-conference guard hit two early 3s and had 12 first-half points, helping TCU take a 37-32 lead into the locker room.

Johnson, the Wildcats' leading scorer, took an inadvertent elbow to his right eye and went to the locker room in the closing seconds of the first half. The Florida transfer appeared to have sutures on his brow when he returned with the rest of the team for the start of the second, though they didn't seem to bother him.

Good thing, too. Johnson's 3-pointers were all that kept Kansas State in the game for a while.

Miles and O'Bannon simply wouldn't miss, though. During one scorching stretch of five trips down the floor, Miles bookended a 3-pointer by O'Bannon with two 3s of his own, and after a miss by Micah Peavy, O'Bannon hit another 3 to give the Horned Frogs a 66-51 lead with just under 10 minutes left in the game.

The Horned Frogs were never threatened the rest of the way.

“Every guy gave us good minutes and that's hard to do against a really good team,” Dixon said, “so I'm proud of them and how they played. We did what we wanted to do. We played really unselfish and good basketball.”

TCU had huge advantages in turnovers and second-chance points, and along with 11-of-25 shooting from the arc, the Wildcats simply couldn't keep up. It was reminiscent of the Horned Frogs' 82-68 win over Kansas State in January.

Kansas State can rarely overcome an off night from Nowell, its do-it-all guard. But he was just 1 of 9 on 3-pointers, missing several wild shots from well beyond the arc, and had an uncharacteristic five turnovers.

The Horned Frogs play the second-seeded Longhorns on Friday night for a spot in the title game.

The Wildcats head home to await their NCAA Tournament seed on Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Everything seemed to be going against TCU entering the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs were coming off a lopsided loss to Oklahoma, they'd drawn a quarterfinal matchup against Kansas State for what felt like a road game, and some off-the-court issues threatened to become a distraction.Mike Miles and Chuck O'Bannon made sure none of that mattered.The duo hit four 3-pointers apiece and each had 22 points, silencing the heavily pro-Wildcats crowd and leading the No. 22 Horned Frogs to an 80-67 victory on Thursday night to reach the tournament semifinals.TCU will face seventh-ranked Texas, which routed Oklahoma State in its quarterfinal, on Friday night.“We all came together, knew what we needed to do,” Miles said. “When you make shots, everything is better. Chuck started to make shots. I started to make shots. And it gave us energy on the defensive end.”TCU played without center Eddie Lampkin Jr., who posted screenshots on social media a day earlier of text messages that appeared to accuse coach Jamie Dixon of player mistreatment and “racial comments.” Dixon and the school have declined to comment on the posts other than to say Lampkin had stepped away from the team.JaKobe Coles added eight points and Emanuel Miller seven for the sixth-seeded Horned Frogs (21-11), who had been beaten by the Wildcats in four of the past five tournaments but will now play for a spot in the title game.“We didn't really take any bad shots all game long. I would struggle to find one or two,” Dixon said. “We did a lot of shooting yesterday, we did a lot of shooting these last two days. The guys worked so hard, they focused, they were ready. My coaches came in after warmups and said, 'They’re ready. They're ready to play a good team.'”Keyontae Johnson had 14 points and seven boards to lead the No. 3 seed Wildcats (23-9), though he fouled out with more than six minutes left in the game. Desi Sills also had 14 points and Markquis Nowell finished with 11.“This is on me,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. “I didn't do a very good job of preparing these guys for how physical and with what force people play with in the Big 12 Tournament. And that will not happen again.”The Wildcats got off to the the hot start, buoyed by a partisan crowd that had traveled down Interstate 70 to make its voice heard inside T-Mobile Center. But the Wildcats began to struggle with turnovers — 11 in the first half alone — and that allowed the Horned Frogs time enough to find their footing.It was Miles who not only calmed them down but gave them a big offensive boost. The all-conference guard hit two early 3s and had 12 first-half points, helping TCU take a 37-32 lead into the locker room.Johnson, the Wildcats' leading scorer, took an inadvertent elbow to his right eye and went to the locker room in the closing seconds of the first half. The Florida transfer appeared to have sutures on his brow when he returned with the rest of the team for the start of the second, though they didn't seem to bother him.Good thing, too. Johnson's 3-pointers were all that kept Kansas State in the game for a while.Miles and O'Bannon simply wouldn't miss, though. During one scorching stretch of five trips down the floor, Miles bookended a 3-pointer by O'Bannon with two 3s of his own, and after a miss by Micah Peavy, O'Bannon hit another 3 to give the Horned Frogs a 66-51 lead with just under 10 minutes left in the game.The Horned Frogs were never threatened the rest of the way.“Every guy gave us good minutes and that's hard to do against a really good team,” Dixon said, “so I'm proud of them and how they played. We did what we wanted to do. We played really unselfish and good basketball.”THE TAKEAWAYTCU had huge advantages in turnovers and second-chance points, and along with 11-of-25 shooting from the arc, the Wildcats simply couldn't keep up. It was reminiscent of the Horned Frogs' 82-68 win over Kansas State in January.Kansas State can rarely overcome an off night from Nowell, its do-it-all guard. But he was just 1 of 9 on 3-pointers, missing several wild shots from well beyond the arc, and had an uncharacteristic five turnovers.UP NEXTThe Horned Frogs play the second-seeded Longhorns on Friday night for a spot in the title game.The Wildcats head home to await their NCAA Tournament seed on Sunday.

No. 22 TCU routs No. 12 K-State 80-67 in Big 12 tourney

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self will miss the Big 12 Tournament after
going to the emergency room late Wednesday for what doctors called “a
standard procedure.” It’s uncertain whether Self will be back for
the NCAA Tournament. Dr. Steve Stites, the chief medical officer at
the University of Kansas Health System, said Self did not have a
heart attack, which some outlets had reported, but that he remained a
patient Thursday. Stites also did not describe the nature or extent
of the procedure, though Self is expected to make a full recovery.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Mike Miles and Chuck O’Bannon scored 22 points apiece and
No. 22 TCU rolled to an 80-67 victory over No. 12 Kansas State to
advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs
had been beaten by the Wildcats in four of the past five tournaments
but will now play No. 7 Texas for a spot in the title game. Keyontae
Johnson had 14 points and seven boards to lead the Wildcats, though
he fouled out with more than six minutes left in the game. Desi Sills
also had 14 points and Markquis Nowell had 11 for Kansas State.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Playing without ailing coach Bill Self on the sideline,
third-ranked Kansas turned to big offensive performances from Jalen
Wilson and Dajuan Harris Jr. along with some stingy defense to pull
away from West Virginia 75-61 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the
Big 12 Tournament. They will play fifth-seeded Iowa State, which beat
Baylor earlier in the day, in Friday night’s semifinals. Self
missed the game with what the school called an undisclosed illness.
He was being treated at the University of Kansas Health System. Erik
Stevenson had 13 points to lead West Virginia in the loss.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Sir’Jabari Rice scored 13 points to lead four Texas
players in double-figures scoring, and the seventh-ranked Longhorns
shut down Oklahoma State once again in a 61-47 victory in the Big 12
Tournament quarterfinals. Tyrese Hunter and Dylan Disu scored 11
points apiece and Arterio Morris had 10 as the second-seeded
Longhorns breezed into the semifinals and a matchup with No. 6 seed
TCU. Caleb Asberry had 16 points for the Cowboys, whose slim NCAA
Tournament hopes may have taken a devastating blow with the
lackluster performance.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Gabe Kalscheur hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points to
help Iowa State beat No. 10 Baylor 78-72 in the quarterfinals of the
Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones will play third-ranked Kansas or West
Virginia in Friday's semifinals. Jalen Bridges was nearly perfect for
Baylor, going 10 of 11 from the field, 6 of 6 from the 3-point arc
and finishing with a career-best 28 points.

FORT WORTH, Texas
(AP) — James Rojas, Kenny Pohto and Jaron Pierre Jr. all scored 13
points to lead sixth-seeded Wichita State to an 81-63 romp over Tulsa
in the first round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament.
Rojas added seven rebounds and Pohto grabbed five for the Shockers
(17-14). Wichita State advances to play No. 3 seed Tulane in Friday’s
quarterfinals. Tim Dalger led the Golden Hurricane (5-25) with 21
points.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Tomi Taiwo led a balanced attack with 13 points and
10th-seeded TCU, winner of just one conference game, upended
seventh-seeded Kansas 57-52 in the first round of the Big 12
Tournament. Five days after closing the regular season with an 84-61
home loss to Kansas, the Horned Frogs held the Jayhawks to a
season-low 29% shooting (20 of 68). The Horned Frogs play 14th-ranked
and second-seeded Oklahoma in the quarterfinals on Friday. Defense
dominated play as neither team led by more than six points in a game
that saw 13 lead changes and seven ties. Chandler Prater scored 21
points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Gabby Gregory scored 26 points and ninth-seeded Kansas State
defeated eighth-seeded Texas Tech 79-69 to open the Big 12 Conference
Tournament. Serena Sundell added 19 points and nine rebounds for the
Wildcats, who face top-seeded Texas. ranked No. 15, in the
quarterfinals on Friday. Sundell fed Gregory for a basket that made
it 67-62 for the Wildcats with 3:06 to play. After a Lady Raiders’
miss, Sundell sprained her ankle but five seconds later Brylee Glenn
hit a clutch 3-pointer from the left corner at the 2:06 mark. Gregory
added four free throws and Sarah Shematsi converted a three-point
play to cap a press breaker with 31 seconds left to seal the win.
Bre’Amber Scott scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the
Lady Raiders.

WASHINGTON (AP) —
Patrick Ewing has been fired as basketball coach at Georgetown after
the latest in a series of rough seasons for the school he led to a
national championship as a player in the 1980s. The school announced
Thursday it would begin searching for a successor. Ewing’s last
game was an 80-48 loss to Villanova in the Big East Tournament on
Wednesday. He went 75-109 in six years, including 7-25 this season.
Ewing also presided over a 29-game Big East losing streak that was
the longest in league history. His tenure included just one winning
season and zero victories in the NCAA Tournament.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH,
Fla. (AP) — The TPC Sawgrass is one of the most unpredictable
courses in golf. And it got a most unpredictable leaderboard after
one round of The Players Championship. The leader is Chad Ramey, who
had never see the Stadium Course until this week. He shot a
bogey-free 64 and leads by one over Collin Morikawa. Hayden Buckley
delivered the first ace of the tournament on the island-green 17th.
Aaron Wise made a 10 on the closing hole with three straight tee
shots into the water. Rory McIlroy had a 76. That's his worst score
in more than a year.

Final	(20)San Diego
St.	64	Colorado St.	61	

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self will miss the Big 12 Tournament after
going to the emergency room late Wednesday for what doctors called “a
standard procedure.” It’s uncertain whether Self will be back for
the NCAA Tournament. Dr. Steve Stites, the chief medical officer at
the University of Kansas Health System, said Self did not have a
heart attack, which some outlets had reported, but that he remained a
patient Thursday. Stites also did not describe the nature or extent
of the procedure, though Self is expected to make a full recovery.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Mike Miles and Chuck O’Bannon scored 22 points apiece and
No. 22 TCU rolled to an 80-67 victory over No. 12 Kansas State to
advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs
had been beaten by the Wildcats in four of the past five tournaments
but will now play No. 7 Texas for a spot in the title game. Keyontae
Johnson had 14 points and seven boards to lead the Wildcats, though
he fouled out with more than six minutes left in the game. Desi Sills
also had 14 points and Markquis Nowell had 11 for Kansas State.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Playing without ailing coach Bill Self on the sideline,
third-ranked Kansas turned to big offensive performances from Jalen
Wilson and Dajuan Harris Jr. along with some stingy defense to pull
away from West Virginia 75-61 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the
Big 12 Tournament. They will play fifth-seeded Iowa State, which beat
Baylor earlier in the day, in Friday night’s semifinals. Self
missed the game with what the school called an undisclosed illness.
He was being treated at the University of Kansas Health System. Erik
Stevenson had 13 points to lead West Virginia in the loss.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Sir’Jabari Rice scored 13 points to lead four Texas
players in double-figures scoring, and the seventh-ranked Longhorns
shut down Oklahoma State once again in a 61-47 victory in the Big 12
Tournament quarterfinals. Tyrese Hunter and Dylan Disu scored 11
points apiece and Arterio Morris had 10 as the second-seeded
Longhorns breezed into the semifinals and a matchup with No. 6 seed
TCU. Caleb Asberry had 16 points for the Cowboys, whose slim NCAA
Tournament hopes may have taken a devastating blow with the
lackluster performance.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Gabe Kalscheur hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points to
help Iowa State beat No. 10 Baylor 78-72 in the quarterfinals of the
Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones will play third-ranked Kansas or West
Virginia in Friday's semifinals. Jalen Bridges was nearly perfect for
Baylor, going 10 of 11 from the field, 6 of 6 from the 3-point arc
and finishing with a career-best 28 points.FORT WORTH, Texas
(AP) — James Rojas, Kenny Pohto and Jaron Pierre Jr. all scored 13
points to lead sixth-seeded Wichita State to an 81-63 romp over Tulsa
in the first round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament.
Rojas added seven rebounds and Pohto grabbed five for the Shockers
(17-14). Wichita State advances to play No. 3 seed Tulane in Friday’s
quarterfinals. Tim Dalger led the Golden Hurricane (5-25) with 21
points.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Tomi Taiwo led a balanced attack with 13 points and
10th-seeded TCU, winner of just one conference game, upended
seventh-seeded Kansas 57-52 in the first round of the Big 12
Tournament. Five days after closing the regular season with an 84-61
home loss to Kansas, the Horned Frogs held the Jayhawks to a
season-low 29% shooting (20 of 68). The Horned Frogs play 14th-ranked
and second-seeded Oklahoma in the quarterfinals on Friday. Defense
dominated play as neither team led by more than six points in a game
that saw 13 lead changes and seven ties. Chandler Prater scored 21
points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Kansas.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Gabby Gregory scored 26 points and ninth-seeded Kansas State
defeated eighth-seeded Texas Tech 79-69 to open the Big 12 Conference
Tournament. Serena Sundell added 19 points and nine rebounds for the
Wildcats, who face top-seeded Texas. ranked No. 15, in the
quarterfinals on Friday. Sundell fed Gregory for a basket that made
it 67-62 for the Wildcats with 3:06 to play. After a Lady Raiders’
miss, Sundell sprained her ankle but five seconds later Brylee Glenn
hit a clutch 3-pointer from the left corner at the 2:06 mark. Gregory
added four free throws and Sarah Shematsi converted a three-point
play to cap a press breaker with 31 seconds left to seal the win.
Bre’Amber Scott scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the
Lady Raiders.WASHINGTON (AP) —
Patrick Ewing has been fired as basketball coach at Georgetown after
the latest in a series of rough seasons for the school he led to a
national championship as a player in the 1980s. The school announced
Thursday it would begin searching for a successor. Ewing’s last
game was an 80-48 loss to Villanova in the Big East Tournament on
Wednesday. He went 75-109 in six years, including 7-25 this season.
Ewing also presided over a 29-game Big East losing streak that was
the longest in league history. His tenure included just one winning
season and zero victories in the NCAA Tournament.PONTE VEDRA BEACH,
Fla. (AP) — The TPC Sawgrass is one of the most unpredictable
courses in golf. And it got a most unpredictable leaderboard after
one round of The Players Championship. The leader is Chad Ramey, who
had never see the Stadium Course until this week. He shot a
bogey-free 64 and leads by one over Collin Morikawa. Hayden Buckley
delivered the first ace of the tournament on the island-green 17th.
Aaron Wise made a 10 on the closing hole with three straight tee
shots into the water. Rory McIlroy had a 76. That's his worst score
in more than a year.THURSDAY SCORESTOP-25 COLLEGE
BASKETBALLFinal	(2)UCLA	80	Colorado	69	Final	(3)Kansas	78	West
Virginia	61	Final	(6)Marquette	72	St.
John's	70	Final	(7)Texas	60	Oklahoma
St.	47	Final	(8)Arizona	95	Stanford	84	Final	Iowa
St.	78	(10)Baylor	72	Final	(11)UConn	73	Providence	66	Final	(22)TCU	80	(12)Kansas
St.	67	Final	(13)Virginia	68	North
Carolina	59	Final	(14)Miami	74	Wake
Forest	72	Final	(15)Xavier	89	DePaul	84	Final	(17)Tennessee	70	Mississippi	55	Final	(20)San Diego
St.	64	Colorado St.	61	Final	(21)Duke	96	Pittsburgh	69	Final	(24)Creighton	87	Villanova	74INTERLEAGUEFinal	Toronto	3	Atlanta	1	Final	Philadelphia	7	Baltimore	6	Final	Detroit	10	Pittsburgh	7	Final	Oakland	1	L.A.
Dodgers	0	Final	San
Diego	6	Cleveland	4	Final	Atlanta	9	Puerto
Rico	0	Final	St.
Louis	6	Nicaragua	4	Final	Venezuela	6	N.Y.
Mets	4	Final	Mexico	11	Colorado	1	Final	Israel	9	Washington	0	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Tampa
Bay	6	Toronto	1	Final	Boston	11	N.Y.
Yankees	7	Final	Minnesota	2	Dominican
Republic	1	Final	Colombia	5	Chicago
White Sox	4	Final	Kansas
City	8	Great Britain	1	Final	United
States	6	L.A. Angels	0	Final	Seattle	5	Canada	3	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Chicago
Cubs	8	Cincinnati	6	Final	San
Francisco	5	Milwaukee	2	NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Charlotte	113	Detroit	103	Final	Utah	131	Orlando	124	Final
OT	Indiana	134	Houston	125	Final	Memphis	131	Golden
State	110	Final	Milwaukee	118	Brooklyn	113	Final	Sacramento	122	New
York	117	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUEFinal	Carolina	1	Philadelphia	0	Final OT	N-Y
Islanders	4	Pittsburgh	3	Final	Dallas	10	Buffalo	4	Final SO	N-Y
Rangers	4	Montreal	3	Final
OT	Vegas	4	Tampa Bay	3	Final SO	New
Jersey	3	Washington	2	Final	Edmonton	3	Boston	2	Final	St.
Louis	4	San Jose	2	Final	Los
Angeles	5	Colorado	2	Final	Arizona	4	Nashville	1	Final	Ottawa	5	Seattle	4

Friday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas assistant Norm Roberts was sitting inside T-Mobile Center on Wednesday night, scouting potential Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal opponents, when he learned that Jayhawks coach Bill Self had gone to the emergency room.

Once the shock wore off, and Roberts knew the Hall of Fame coach would be OK, he turned his attention to his team, which was less than 24 hours away from beginning the defense of its conference tournament title.

“When we found out, we didn't really let the guys know until this morning,” Roberts said after cruising to a 78-61 win over West Virginia on Thursday, “because nothing was concrete that was going to happen.”

It wasn't until after the Jayhawks had advanced to Friday night's semifinal against Iowa State that the school said Self would be out for the remainder of the Big 12 Tournament. Still unclear is whether Self will be back for the start of the NCAA Tournament, where the third-ranked Jayhawks are the defending national champions.

“Throughout all the adversity we've been through the entire season, this just brings us together,” said Big 12 player of the year Jalen Wilson, who led the top-seeded Jayhawks with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

“It's bigger than us,” he added. “We play for our entire family. Just another moment to prove how close this group is.”

Gradey Dick had 18 points, Dajuan Harris Jr. added 13 points and eight assists, and KJ Adams also scored 13 points for the Jayhawks (26-6), who beat the Mountaineers (19-14) for the third time this season.

Erik Stevenson had 13 points for West Virginia, which still likely secured an at-large NCAA bid with its opening-round win over Texas Tech. Tre Mitchell and Joe Toussaint added 11 points apiece and Emmitt Matthews Jr. had 10.

“This wasn't the team I had all year,” Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins said glumly. “We came out with absolutely no enthusiasm. No pep in our step. It was a bad game. It was a bad game from where I was trying to watch it.”

Kansas officials announced about five hours before tipoff that Self was being treated at the University of Kansas Health System for an undisclosed illness. The 60-year-old Hall of Fame coach was present for Wednesday's practice at T-Mobile Center and appeared to be in normal condition when speaking with reporters.

Dr. Steve Stites, the chief medical officer at the University of Kansas Health System, said Thursday that Self did not have a heart attack, which some outlets had reported, but that he remained a patient. Stites did not describe the nature or extent of the procedure, though Self is expected to make a full recovery.

“You always talk about ‘next man up,’ how faces change, expectations don't,” said Roberts, who went 4-0 in a similar interim role while Self served a school-imposed suspension this season. “That's our motto. That's what we live by.”

Still, the Jayhawks trailed midway through the half Thursday before the Mountaineers got sloppy on offense, turning it over 11 times in the first 20 minutes. That allowed Kansas to reel off an 18-2 run and take a 31-23 lead at the half.

“I thought they got a little bit fatigued,” Roberts said, “which probably helped us a little bit.”

West Virginia got within 35-30 early in the second half, but it struggled to make stops. The Jayhawks scored on seven consecutive trips down the floor at one point. And after a tough bucket by Adams made it 60-48 with 8 minutes to go, the springy forward slammed down Harris' ally-oop pass from just inside the midcourt line to punctuate the run.

Harris hit big man Ernest Udeh Jr. for another alley-oop jam a few minutes later as the Jayhawks cruised to the win.

“They just came out and played harder than us,” Stevenson said. “They had energy. Obviously they're a really good team. They can make shots. They're really good in the pick-and-roll game. They have a guy in Adams that can put his chin on the rim and Dajuan Harris can really pass the ball. If you come out with a lack of energy, they're going to make you pay for sure.”

West Virginia was hanging precariously on the NCAA Tournament bubble in late February before a strong finish, beginning with a win over Oklahoma State and featuring wins over Iowa State, Kansas State and Texas Tech. In fact, the only two losses by the Mountaineers since Feb. 18 came against the Jayhawks.

Kansas bounced back nicely from a regular season-ending 75-59 loss at No. 7 Texas, which could have zapped much of the momentum the reigning national champs had built with a seven-game win streak. Now, the Jayhawks will try to advance to the Big 12 title game for the fourth time in the last five full tournaments.

The Jayhawks will play the Cyclones on Friday night for a spot in the championship game.

The Mountaineers heads home to await their NCAA Tournament seed.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas assistant Norm Roberts was sitting inside T-Mobile Center on Wednesday night, scouting potential Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal opponents, when he learned that Jayhawks coach Bill Self had gone to the emergency room.Once the shock wore off, and Roberts knew the Hall of Fame coach would be OK, he turned his attention to his team, which was less than 24 hours away from beginning the defense of its conference tournament title.“When we found out, we didn't really let the guys know until this morning,” Roberts said after cruising to a 78-61 win over West Virginia on Thursday, “because nothing was concrete that was going to happen.”It wasn't until after the Jayhawks had advanced to Friday night's semifinal against Iowa State that the school said Self would be out for the remainder of the Big 12 Tournament. Still unclear is whether Self will be back for the start of the NCAA Tournament, where the third-ranked Jayhawks are the defending national champions.“Throughout all the adversity we've been through the entire season, this just brings us together,” said Big 12 player of the year Jalen Wilson, who led the top-seeded Jayhawks with 22 points and 10 rebounds.“It's bigger than us,” he added. “We play for our entire family. Just another moment to prove how close this group is.”Gradey Dick had 18 points, Dajuan Harris Jr. added 13 points and eight assists, and KJ Adams also scored 13 points for the Jayhawks (26-6), who beat the Mountaineers (19-14) for the third time this season.Erik Stevenson had 13 points for West Virginia, which still likely secured an at-large NCAA bid with its opening-round win over Texas Tech. Tre Mitchell and Joe Toussaint added 11 points apiece and Emmitt Matthews Jr. had 10.“This wasn't the team I had all year,” Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins said glumly. “We came out with absolutely no enthusiasm. No pep in our step. It was a bad game. It was a bad game from where I was trying to watch it.”Kansas officials announced about five hours before tipoff that Self was being treated at the University of Kansas Health System for an undisclosed illness. The 60-year-old Hall of Fame coach was present for Wednesday's practice at T-Mobile Center and appeared to be in normal condition when speaking with reporters.Dr. Steve Stites, the chief medical officer at the University of Kansas Health System, said Thursday that Self did not have a heart attack, which some outlets had reported, but that he remained a patient. Stites did not describe the nature or extent of the procedure, though Self is expected to make a full recovery.“You always talk about ‘next man up,’ how faces change, expectations don't,” said Roberts, who went 4-0 in a similar interim role while Self served a school-imposed suspension this season. “That's our motto. That's what we live by.”Still, the Jayhawks trailed midway through the half Thursday before the Mountaineers got sloppy on offense, turning it over 11 times in the first 20 minutes. That allowed Kansas to reel off an 18-2 run and take a 31-23 lead at the half.“I thought they got a little bit fatigued,” Roberts said, “which probably helped us a little bit.”West Virginia got within 35-30 early in the second half, but it struggled to make stops. The Jayhawks scored on seven consecutive trips down the floor at one point. And after a tough bucket by Adams made it 60-48 with 8 minutes to go, the springy forward slammed down Harris' ally-oop pass from just inside the midcourt line to punctuate the run.Harris hit big man Ernest Udeh Jr. for another alley-oop jam a few minutes later as the Jayhawks cruised to the win.“They just came out and played harder than us,” Stevenson said. “They had energy. Obviously they're a really good team. They can make shots. They're really good in the pick-and-roll game. They have a guy in Adams that can put his chin on the rim and Dajuan Harris can really pass the ball. If you come out with a lack of energy, they're going to make you pay for sure.”THE TAKEAWAYWest Virginia was hanging precariously on the NCAA Tournament bubble in late February before a strong finish, beginning with a win over Oklahoma State and featuring wins over Iowa State, Kansas State and Texas Tech. In fact, the only two losses by the Mountaineers since Feb. 18 came against the Jayhawks.Kansas bounced back nicely from a regular season-ending 75-59 loss at No. 7 Texas, which could have zapped much of the momentum the reigning national champs had built with a seven-game win streak. Now, the Jayhawks will try to advance to the Big 12 title game for the fourth time in the last five full tournaments.UP NEXTThe Jayhawks will play the Cyclones on Friday night for a spot in the championship game.The Mountaineers heads home to await their NCAA Tournament seed.

No. 3 Kansas beats West Virginia 78-61 without ailing Self

The Stafford High School basketball team fell 61-47 to South Central in round one of the Class 1A, Div. II State Basketball Championships at Barton Community College Thursday.&nbsp;

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📸Stafford at the Class 1A, Div. II State Tournament

- The “Voice of the Cougars” Cole Reif makes a special appearance to preview Friday's night's Region 6 Semi-Finals in Wichita as the Barton Women play Butler and the Men battle Coffeyville.

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WATCH: Thursday's Sports Day

Great Bend native Matt Keeley's Kansas homecoming has been a sweet one. Now the head basketball coach at the University of Ottawa Arizona (OUAZ), his Spirit have punched their ticket to the Round of 16 in the NAIA National Tournament. OUAZ needed a buzzer-beater in Tuesday's round-one game in Park City, then took down top-seed and seventh-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan in round two Wednesday. The Round of 16 moves to Kansas City.

"What an amazing week in Wichita," Keeley said. "The madness of our first-round buzzer beater followed by the toughness of our second-round victory. Survive and advance is alive and well."

Wednesday's win was a little less dramatic than Tuesday's game as the Spirit defeated Wesleyan 83-72 to move to 23-9 overall. OUAZ moves to 9-1 on neutral courts this season, and advances to its first-ever Round of 16 game. 

“The NAIA tourney in KC at Municipal Auditorium is one of the most historic basketball events in the country," said Keeley. "I'm so excited to get to take this locker room of guys to experience it. It's something they will never forget. And they have earned it."

OUAZ is located in Surprise, Ariz., some 800 miles from Keeley's hometown of Great Bend. He is the first and only coach in school history, and the Spirit are 47-18 over the past two seasons. The school went from using high school basketball gyms in Keeley's first year, to building its own 14-basket facility near the spring training facility of the Kansas City Royals.&nbsp;Keeley has twice earned NCCAA West Region Coach of the Year honors.

OUAZ played Kansas' Baker University in round one of the NAIA National Tournament in Park City's Hartman Arena. Trailing by four points in the final 26 seconds of regulation, Josiah De'laCerda scored the final two baskets to force overtime. Again trailing 78-77 with just two ticks remaining in the extra period, the Spirit traversed the length of the court before De'laCerda delivered a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. Keeley was able to celebrate with friends and family.

“It was so great to be able to play so close to home," he said. "Having so many friends and family in the stands was amazing."

The Spirit enter the Round of 16 as the No. 7 seed against No. 11 seed Southeastern University (Fla.) on Monday. 

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 </figure>Great Bend native Matt Keeley's Kansas homecoming has been a sweet one. Now the head basketball coach at the University of Ottawa Arizona (OUAZ), his Spirit have punched their ticket to the Round of 16 in the NAIA National Tournament. OUAZ needed a buzzer-beater in Tuesday's round-one game in Park City, then took down top-seed and seventh-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan in round two Wednesday. The Round of 16 moves to Kansas City."What an amazing week in Wichita," Keeley said. "The madness of our first-round buzzer beater followed by the toughness of our second-round victory. Survive and advance is alive and well."Wednesday's win was a little less dramatic than Tuesday's game as the Spirit defeated Wesleyan 83-72 to move to 23-9 overall. OUAZ moves to 9-1 on neutral courts this season, and advances to its first-ever Round of 16 game. “The NAIA tourney in KC at Municipal Auditorium is one of the most historic basketball events in the country," said Keeley. "I'm so excited to get to take this locker room of guys to experience it. It's something they will never forget. And they have earned it."OUAZ is located in Surprise, Ariz., some 800 miles from Keeley's hometown of Great Bend. He is the first and only coach in school history, and the Spirit are 47-18 over the past two seasons. The school went from using high school basketball gyms in Keeley's first year, to building its own 14-basket facility near the spring training facility of the Kansas City Royals.&nbsp;Keeley has twice earned NCCAA West Region Coach of the Year honors.OUAZ played Kansas' Baker University in round one of the NAIA National Tournament in Park City's Hartman Arena. Trailing by four points in the final 26 seconds of regulation, Josiah De'laCerda scored the final two baskets to force overtime. Again trailing 78-77 with just two ticks remaining in the extra period, the Spirit traversed the length of the court before De'laCerda delivered a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. Keeley was able to celebrate with friends and family.“It was so great to be able to play so close to home," he said. "Having so many friends and family in the stands was amazing."The Spirit enter the Round of 16 as the No. 7 seed against No. 11 seed Southeastern University (Fla.) on Monday.

Keeley's OUAZ team headed to NAIA Sweet 16

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Allen Fieldhouse is about to get a facelift.

The historic home of defending national champion Kansas will soon undergo a significant renovation to upgrade its fan amenities, hospitality spaces and premium seating options while retaining the feel of the original building.

Jayhawks athletic director Travis Goff said the multimillion dollar project, which will be funded by private donations, will include state-of-the-art videoboards, a new sound system and lighting, reimagined concourses on all three levels, along with changes to the adjacent Wagnon Student Athletic Center.

“We only see it when it's full on game night, and then it's perfect,” said coach Bill Self, whose third-ranked Jayhawks open the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the quarterfinal round Thursday. "But you know, we don't see what the fans go through or deal with, and you know, the amenities and concessions and all these things.

“I think it puts us in a position that for the next 10, 15, 20 years that we’re not going to have to do much to a building that’s already thought of to be about as fine a place to watch a game as it is.”

Affectionately nicknamed “The Phog,” Allen Fieldhouse was built along a stretch of Naismith Drive and opened on March 1, 1955, for a game against rival Kansas State. Since then, the iconic structure with its simple bowl seating and clerestory windows behind each of the baskets is consistently ranked among the top venues in college hoops.

It helps that the Jayhawks, who recently hung their sixth national title banner in its rafters, rarely lose there.

The arena has gone through plenty of facelifts through the years. The indoor track that once ran through the original concourse is long gone, and renovations in 2005 cleaned up the brick façade while creating the new Booth Family Hall of Athletics on the east side of the building. Another round of upgrades in 2009 widened concourses, improved the restrooms and built new locker rooms, training rooms, film rooms and players lounges.

The announced renovations to Allen Fieldhouse come nearly five months to the day that Kansas announced long-awaited renovations to Memorial Stadium, the Anderson Family Football Complex and other football facilities.

The school spent years studying ways to renovate one of the more archaic stadiums in college football. But it took a breakthrough season by coach Lance Leipold and a bowl appearance to generate enough support for the project.

Last week, the school released renderings of upgraded locker rooms and weight rooms that will be ready for next season. The project could eventually cost more than $300 million with new convention and retail spaces along that create what Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod has called “a primary campus entrance” for students and alumni.

“These renovations will enhance the gameday experience for Jayhawks, including our students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors,” Goff said of the Allen Fieldhouse project, adding the improvements will drive “new student recruitment, alumni engagement and donor relations, all of which benefit the university and our broader academic mission.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Allen Fieldhouse is about to get a facelift.The historic home of defending national champion Kansas will soon undergo a significant renovation to upgrade its fan amenities, hospitality spaces and premium seating options while retaining the feel of the original building.Jayhawks athletic director Travis Goff said the multimillion dollar project, which will be funded by private donations, will include state-of-the-art videoboards, a new sound system and lighting, reimagined concourses on all three levels, along with changes to the adjacent Wagnon Student Athletic Center.“We only see it when it's full on game night, and then it's perfect,” said coach Bill Self, whose third-ranked Jayhawks open the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the quarterfinal round Thursday. "But you know, we don't see what the fans go through or deal with, and you know, the amenities and concessions and all these things.“I think it puts us in a position that for the next 10, 15, 20 years that we’re not going to have to do much to a building that’s already thought of to be about as fine a place to watch a game as it is.”Affectionately nicknamed “The Phog,” Allen Fieldhouse was built along a stretch of Naismith Drive and opened on March 1, 1955, for a game against rival Kansas State. Since then, the iconic structure with its simple bowl seating and clerestory windows behind each of the baskets is consistently ranked among the top venues in college hoops.It helps that the Jayhawks, who recently hung their sixth national title banner in its rafters, rarely lose there.The arena has gone through plenty of facelifts through the years. The indoor track that once ran through the original concourse is long gone, and renovations in 2005 cleaned up the brick façade while creating the new Booth Family Hall of Athletics on the east side of the building. Another round of upgrades in 2009 widened concourses, improved the restrooms and built new locker rooms, training rooms, film rooms and players lounges.The announced renovations to Allen Fieldhouse come nearly five months to the day that Kansas announced long-awaited renovations to Memorial Stadium, the Anderson Family Football Complex and other football facilities.The school spent years studying ways to renovate one of the more archaic stadiums in college football. But it took a breakthrough season by coach Lance Leipold and a bowl appearance to generate enough support for the project.Last week, the school released renderings of upgraded locker rooms and weight rooms that will be ready for next season. The project could eventually cost more than $300 million with new convention and retail spaces along that create what Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod has called “a primary campus entrance” for students and alumni.“These renovations will enhance the gameday experience for Jayhawks, including our students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors,” Goff said of the Allen Fieldhouse project, adding the improvements will drive “new student recruitment, alumni engagement and donor relations, all of which benefit the university and our broader academic mission.”

Allen Fieldhouse at Kansas to get extensive renovations


- The “Voice of the Cougars” Cole Reif makes a special appearance
to preview Friday's night's Region 6 Semi-Finals in Wichita as the
Barton Women play Butler and the Men battle Coffeyville.


- Former Great Bend Panther and Fort Hays State Tiger Matt Simmons
will join the show as he gets ready to coach his Perry-Lecompton boys
team at 3A State in Hutchinson against Southeast of Saline.


- “Voice of the Tigers” Gerard Wellbrock joins the show to talk
everything Fort Hays State Athletics.

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- The “Voice of the Cougars” Cole Reif makes a special appearance
to preview Friday's night's Region 6 Semi-Finals in Wichita as the
Barton Women play Butler and the Men battle Coffeyville.
- Former Great Bend Panther and Fort Hays State Tiger Matt Simmons
will join the show as he gets ready to coach his Perry-Lecompton boys
team at 3A State in Hutchinson against Southeast of Saline.
- “Voice of the Tigers” Gerard Wellbrock joins the show to talk
everything Fort Hays State Athletics.
- Thursday Sports Headlines
- Sounds of the past 24-hours.

Thursday on Sports Day

WEDNESDAY BOYS Class 2A Quarterfinals

Wichita Independent 55, Pittsburg Colgan 46

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 45, Hutchinson Central Christian 40

Wichita Bishop Carroll 58, Andover Central 47

WEDNESDAY BOYS Class 2A QuarterfinalsHays-TMP-Marian 52, Horton 27Medicine Lodge 56, Bennington 45Moundridge 63, St. Mary's 31Wichita Independent 55, Pittsburg Colgan 46Class 4A QuarterfinalsBishop Miege 88, Atchison 70Eudora 46, Baldwin 42, OTHugoton 80, Clay Center 63McPherson 71, Wellington 49Class 6A QuarterfinalsBV North 44, Manhattan 39, OTBV Northwest 73, SM Northwest 54Derby 64, Olathe North 54Wichita Heights 67, Junction City 44GIRLS SCORESClass 1A Div I QuarterfinalsDoniphan West 60, Central Plains 40Frankfort 61, South Gray 53Norwich 42, Canton-Galva 34Quinter 57, Olpe 47Class 1A Div II QuarterfinalsBucklin 44, South Haven 35Hanover 63, Wallace County 32Lebo 56, Pawnee Heights 12St. John's Beloit-Tipton 45, Hutchinson Central Christian 40Class 3A QuarterfinalsCheney 65, Eureka 48Goodland 53, Frontenac 48Phillipsburg 40, Riley County 27Silver Lake 72, Santa Fe Trail 41Class 5A QuarterfinalsAndover 58, Emporia 48St. James Academy 65, Topeka Seaman 42St. Thomas Aquinas 66, Highland Park 22Wichita Bishop Carroll 58, Andover Central 47

Wednesday State Tournament Scores

2023 PHILLIPS 66 BIG 12 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP T-Mobile Center - Kansas City Wednesday March 8 West Virginia 78, Texas Tech 62 Oklahoma St. 57, Oklahoma 49

Thursday March 9 No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 5 Iowa State (ESPN/2) 11:30 a.m. No. 1 Kansas vs. West Virginia (ESPN/2) 2:00 p.m. No. 2 Texas vs. Oklahoma State (ESPN/2) 6:00 p.m. No. 3 Kansas State vs. No. 6 TCU (ESPN/2) 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 10		 Baylor/Iowa State winner vs Kansas/WV/Tech winner&nbsp;(ESPN/2) 6:00 p.m. Kansas St./TCU winner vs Texas/OSU/OU winner&nbsp;(ESPN/2) 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 11		 Championship&nbsp;(ESPN) 5:00 p.m.

2023 PHILLIPS 66 BIG 12 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP T-Mobile Center - Kansas City Wednesday March 8 West Virginia 78, Texas Tech 62 Oklahoma St. 57, Oklahoma 49Thursday March 9 No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 5 Iowa State (ESPN/2) 11:30 a.m. No. 1 Kansas vs. West Virginia (ESPN/2) 2:00 p.m. No. 2 Texas vs. Oklahoma State (ESPN/2) 6:00 p.m. No. 3 Kansas State vs. No. 6 TCU (ESPN/2) 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 10		 Baylor/Iowa State winner vs Kansas/WV/Tech winner&nbsp;(ESPN/2) 6:00 p.m. Kansas St./TCU winner vs Texas/OSU/OU winner&nbsp;(ESPN/2) 8:30 p.m.Saturday, March 11		 Championship&nbsp;(ESPN) 5:00 p.m.

Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament Scores and Schedule

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Texas Tech coach Mark Adams, who had been suspended recently
for racially insensitive comments made toward his players, resigned
shortly after the Red Raiders were eliminated from the Big 12
Tournament on Wednesday. Second-year assistant Corey Williams led the
Red Raiders in their 78-62 loss to West Virginia. The incident
involving Adams occurred in a meeting with a player, who wasn’t
identified, Texas Tech said Sunday in announcing his suspension. The
school said the coach “was encouraging the student-athlete to be
more receptive to coaching and referenced Bible verses about workers,
teachers, parents, and slaves serving their masters.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Caleb Asberry scored 15 points, Bryce Thompson added 12 and
seventh-seeded Oklahoma State overcame two more injuries in the
backcourt to beat No. 10 seed Oklahoma 57-49 in the Big 12
Tournament. The Cowboys will play seventh-ranked Texas, the No. 2
seed, in the quarterfinals Thursday. OSU could be without Chris
Harris Jr. and John-Michael Wright, both of whom left with injuries.
Tanner Groves led Oklahoma with 13 points.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Kedrian Johnson scored 20 points, Tre Mitchell added 17
points and nine rebounds, and No. 8 seed West Virginia rolled to a
78-62 victory over ninth-seeded Texas Tech in the opening round of
the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night. Erik Stevenson added 18
points and Emmitt Matthews Jr. had 13 for the Mountaineers, who
advanced to play third-ranked Kansas in the quarterfinals on
Thursday. Pop Isaacs had 15 points to lead Texas Tech, which played
without suspended coach Mark Adams. Corey Williams led the Red
Raiders on an interim basis.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Allen Fieldhouse, the home of defending national champion
Kansas, will soon undergo a significant renovation to upgrade its fan
amenities, hospitality spaces and premium seating options while
retaining the feel of the original building. Jayhawks athletic
director Travis Goff said the multimillion dollar project, which will
be funded by private donations, will included state-of-the-art
videoboards, a new sound system and lighting, reimagined concourses
on all three levels along with changes to the adjacent Wagnon Student
Athletic Center.

UNDATED (AP) — Jim
Boeheim’s 47-year tenure as coach at Syracuse ended Wednesday, with
the university saying Orange assistant Adrian Autry has been promoted
into the job. The move came less than three hours after Syracuse lost
to Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, after
which Boeheim hinted at retirement but said it would ultimately be
the university’s decision.

UNDATED (AP) —
Daniel Jones turned one decent season into a mega-money contract that
raises the standard in the NFL. Once the New York Giants gave Jones a
deal worth $160 million over four years — $82 million is reportedly
guaranteed for the first two seasons — the price tag went up for
quarterbacks around the league. Way up. If Jones can join Patrick
Mahomes, Josh Allen and six others in the $40 million-per-year club
after a breakout season in which he threw just 15 touchdown passes
and ran for seven more, how much money will more accomplished QBs get
paid?

TOKYO (AP) —
Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is arguably the game's best
player anywhere. But in Japan, he's more than just a baseball player.
He's an antidote for many in his native country. Japanese culture and
politics seem more tenuous than a few decades ago. The economy is
stagnant. The birthrate is among the world’s lowest. The rivalry
with China is never from from people's minds. In this environment,
the return of Ohtani to play for Japan in the World Baseball Classic
is playing huge. As one fan puts it, his achievements “have had a
positive influence on all Japanese people.”

Final	Kansas
City	14	Chicago White Sox	5	

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Texas Tech coach Mark Adams, who had been suspended recently
for racially insensitive comments made toward his players, resigned
shortly after the Red Raiders were eliminated from the Big 12
Tournament on Wednesday. Second-year assistant Corey Williams led the
Red Raiders in their 78-62 loss to West Virginia. The incident
involving Adams occurred in a meeting with a player, who wasn’t
identified, Texas Tech said Sunday in announcing his suspension. The
school said the coach “was encouraging the student-athlete to be
more receptive to coaching and referenced Bible verses about workers,
teachers, parents, and slaves serving their masters.”KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Caleb Asberry scored 15 points, Bryce Thompson added 12 and
seventh-seeded Oklahoma State overcame two more injuries in the
backcourt to beat No. 10 seed Oklahoma 57-49 in the Big 12
Tournament. The Cowboys will play seventh-ranked Texas, the No. 2
seed, in the quarterfinals Thursday. OSU could be without Chris
Harris Jr. and John-Michael Wright, both of whom left with injuries.
Tanner Groves led Oklahoma with 13 points.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Kedrian Johnson scored 20 points, Tre Mitchell added 17
points and nine rebounds, and No. 8 seed West Virginia rolled to a
78-62 victory over ninth-seeded Texas Tech in the opening round of
the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night. Erik Stevenson added 18
points and Emmitt Matthews Jr. had 13 for the Mountaineers, who
advanced to play third-ranked Kansas in the quarterfinals on
Thursday. Pop Isaacs had 15 points to lead Texas Tech, which played
without suspended coach Mark Adams. Corey Williams led the Red
Raiders on an interim basis.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Allen Fieldhouse, the home of defending national champion
Kansas, will soon undergo a significant renovation to upgrade its fan
amenities, hospitality spaces and premium seating options while
retaining the feel of the original building. Jayhawks athletic
director Travis Goff said the multimillion dollar project, which will
be funded by private donations, will included state-of-the-art
videoboards, a new sound system and lighting, reimagined concourses
on all three levels along with changes to the adjacent Wagnon Student
Athletic Center.UNDATED (AP) — Jim
Boeheim’s 47-year tenure as coach at Syracuse ended Wednesday, with
the university saying Orange assistant Adrian Autry has been promoted
into the job. The move came less than three hours after Syracuse lost
to Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, after
which Boeheim hinted at retirement but said it would ultimately be
the university’s decision.UNDATED (AP) —
Daniel Jones turned one decent season into a mega-money contract that
raises the standard in the NFL. Once the New York Giants gave Jones a
deal worth $160 million over four years — $82 million is reportedly
guaranteed for the first two seasons — the price tag went up for
quarterbacks around the league. Way up. If Jones can join Patrick
Mahomes, Josh Allen and six others in the $40 million-per-year club
after a breakout season in which he threw just 15 touchdown passes
and ran for seven more, how much money will more accomplished QBs get
paid?TOKYO (AP) —
Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is arguably the game's best
player anywhere. But in Japan, he's more than just a baseball player.
He's an antidote for many in his native country. Japanese culture and
politics seem more tenuous than a few decades ago. The economy is
stagnant. The birthrate is among the world’s lowest. The rivalry
with China is never from from people's minds. In this environment,
the return of Ohtani to play for Japan in the World Baseball Classic
is playing huge. As one fan puts it, his achievements “have had a
positive influence on all Japanese people.”WEDNESDAY SCORESINTERLEAGUEFinal	Baltimore	7	Pittsburgh	4	Final	Detroit	2	Washington	1	Final	St.
Louis	4	N.Y. Yankees	0	Final	Arizona	2	Texas	0	Final	L.A.
Angels	4	Colorado	3	Final	Dominican
Republic	9	Atlanta	0	Final	Chicago
Cubs	11	Canada	7	Final	Milwaukee	8	Great
Britain	2	Final	Nicaragua	2	N.Y.
Mets	0	Final	Miami	11	Israel	5	Final	San
Francisco	5	United States	1	Final	Seattle	2	L.A.
Dodgers	2	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Minnesota	7	Toronto	0	Final	Kansas
City	14	Chicago White Sox	5	Final	Cleveland	6	Mexico	0	Final	Colombia	3	Oakland	2	Final	Boston	9	Puerto
Rico	3	Final	Venezuela	9	Houston	8	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Cincinnati	10	San
Diego	9	NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Atlanta	122	Washington	120	Final	Boston	115	Portland	93	Final	New
Orleans	113	Dallas	106	Final	Cleveland	104	Miami	100	Final	Chicago	117	Denver	96	Final	Phoenix	132	Oklahoma
City	101	Final	L.A.
Clippers	108	Toronto	100	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUEFinal	Minnesota	4	Winnipeg	2	Final	Detroit	4	Chicago	3	Final
OT	Vancouver	3	Anaheim	2

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Not those of you who are disrespectful, volatile and even violent at athletic events. No, we’re talking to parents and fans who behave appropriately and understand the true purpose of high school sports.

This message is for you, but we hope all will listen.

First off, we want to thank you: For not yelling at the officials every time you don’t like a call. For not ruining high school sports for your child by making it all about you. For not contributing to the bad fan behavior epidemic that is putting high school sports at risk.

In other words, thank you for setting a positive example of what a true high school sports fan looks like.

Like you, we’re tired of seeing games canceled because of brawls in the stands. We’re tired of entitled fans who think they can say and do anything they want. We’re tired of high school athletic events being clouded by negativity, immaturity and aggressive behavior.

Let’s not let a few bad apples spoil the bunch. They may be a loud minority, but let’s make sure our actions speak louder.

Consider this your rallying cry—to continue setting the tone for your school community, to continue being role models and positive behavior trailblazers, to continue being part of the solution and not part of the problem.

For those of us who just want to watch our kids play and grow, there’s strength in numbers. It’s time to stand up and say enough is enough. It’s time to proclaim what our schools stand for—and what they won’t. It’s time to protect high school sports! 

Let’s unite to restore civility in our schools and make it clear we will not accept bad behavior as the norm.

Let’s join together to represent the values, standards and life lessons that high school sports teach like integrity, respect and empathy.

Let’s preserve the environment where our students learn, grow and compete. When bad fan behavior rears its ugly head in our schools and games are canceled, everyone loses – especially our students.

The bottom line: This is about character. The way we behave at high school athletic events says a lot about who we are.

Ready to stand together? The NFHS has partnered with state high school associations across the country to promote the #BenchBadBehavior campaign. Visit BenchBadBehavior.com to get free resources like social media posts, videos, flyers and more to help set the tone for your school community. Together, we can urge everyone to #BenchBadBehavior at high school athletic events for good!

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 </figure>Attention, high school sports fans!Not those of you who are disrespectful, volatile and even violent at athletic events. No, we’re talking to parents and fans who behave appropriately and understand the true purpose of high school sports.This message is for you, but we hope all will listen.First off, we want to thank you: For not yelling at the officials every time you don’t like a call. For not ruining high school sports for your child by making it all about you. For not contributing to the bad fan behavior epidemic that is putting high school sports at risk.In other words, thank you for setting a positive example of what a true high school sports fan looks like.Like you, we’re tired of seeing games canceled because of brawls in the stands. We’re tired of entitled fans who think they can say and do anything they want. We’re tired of high school athletic events being clouded by negativity, immaturity and aggressive behavior.Let’s not let a few bad apples spoil the bunch. They may be a loud minority, but let’s make sure our actions speak louder.Consider this your rallying cry—to continue setting the tone for your school community, to continue being role models and positive behavior trailblazers, to continue being part of the solution and not part of the problem.For those of us who just want to watch our kids play and grow, there’s strength in numbers. It’s time to stand up and say enough is enough. It’s time to proclaim what our schools stand for—and what they won’t. It’s time to protect high school sports! Let’s unite to restore civility in our schools and make it clear we will not accept bad behavior as the norm.Let’s join together to represent the values, standards and life lessons that high school sports teach like integrity, respect and empathy.Let’s preserve the environment where our students learn, grow and compete. When bad fan behavior rears its ugly head in our schools and games are canceled, everyone loses – especially our students.The bottom line: This is about character. The way we behave at high school athletic events says a lot about who we are.Ready to stand together? The NFHS has partnered with state high school associations across the country to promote the #BenchBadBehavior campaign. Visit BenchBadBehavior.com to get free resources like social media posts, videos, flyers and more to help set the tone for your school community. Together, we can urge everyone to #BenchBadBehavior at high school athletic events for good!

True Fans Unite to Promote Positive Behavior in High School Sports

- Sports in Kansas contributor and KVGB Basketball insider Conor Nicholl joins the show to preview all of the State Tournaments that get underway Wednesday across Kansas.

- Macksville and LaCrosse square off Thursday in Dodge City in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A-DI tournament. Both teams will be part of the show Wednesday.

For Macksville, head coach Jeff Kuckelman are joined by his three senior captains Ryan Kuckelman, Lance Lickiss, and Alexis Barron.

For LaCrosse, head coach and new father Kyle Schmidt are joined by Senior Caden Morgan, Chet Irvin, and Devyn Braun.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-3IYWHSAfvI" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>- Sports in Kansas contributor and KVGB Basketball insider Conor Nicholl joins the show to preview all of the State Tournaments that get underway Wednesday across Kansas.- Macksville and LaCrosse square off Thursday in Dodge City in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A-DI tournament. Both teams will be part of the show Wednesday.For Macksville, head coach Jeff Kuckelman are joined by his three senior captains Ryan Kuckelman, Lance Lickiss, and Alexis Barron.For LaCrosse, head coach and new father Kyle Schmidt are joined by Senior Caden Morgan, Chet Irvin, and Devyn Braun.- Wednesday Sports Headlines.- Sounds of the past 24-hours.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The bulls-eye on the back of third-ranked Kansas these days is about as big as it's been in coach Bill Self's tenure.

The Jayhawks already have defended their Big 12 regular-season championship, winning the toughest league in the country by almost any measure in outright fashion. And beginning next week, Jalen Wilson and Co. will begin defense of the national title they won with a thrilling comeback victory over North Carolina last April.

In between, they'll try to defend the conference tournament title they won by beating Texas Tech a year ago.

“It's all good winning the Big 12 and doing these big things, but like coach said, ‘Now the expectations are higher,’" explained Wilson, who was voted conference player of the year Tuesday. “We have a huge target on our back. Not only for winning the conference, but everyone wants to beat Kansas. Everyone wants to beat the reigning national champions. We have to understand we're going to get everybody's best game.”

The top-seeded Jayhawks open their Big 12 Tournament on Thursday against the winner of No. 8 seed West Virginia and ninth-seeded Texas Tech, who meet in the first game of a first-round doubleheader Wednesday night.

The other first-round matchup is a Bedlam showdown between seventh-seeded Oklahoma State and No. 10 seed Oklahoma. The winner of that game gets second-seeded Texas on Thursday.

Two quarterfinal games already are set: No. 10 Baylor, the fourth seed, plays fifth-seeded Iowa State in Thursday's opener, and No. 12 Kansas State, the third seed, plays sixth-seeded and No. 22 TCU in the nightcap.

“You look at it, and you can see a 1 by a name, you can see a 10 by a name, and us coaches know that there isn’t that big a margin,” Baylor coach Scott Drew said. “And the players understand it in the Big 12 because they’ve seen it first-hand and up close how good everybody is, and how competitive it is, and how physical and tough it is.”

The Big 12 had six teams in the Top 25 most of the season, and it will likely land at least seven in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. It could be as many as eight or nine depending on what happens in Kansas City this week.

“Anybody can beat anybody. I mean, whoever at the time is toward the bottom of the standings can beat the teams at the top,” Cyclones coach TJ Otzelberger said. “There’s no other league in America that has as good a coaches, as good a players, as good a programs. And so you’ve got to be at your best every single game. There’s no night off.”

One of the reasons the Big 12 has been so tough this season is that it’s stacked with experience. Three seniors, a junior and a graduate were chosen first-team all-conference Tuesday, while a senior and two juniors joined freshmen Keyonte George of Baylor and Gradey Dick of Kansas on the second team.

West Virginia may have clinched an NCAA spot with its win over Kansas State last weekend, though beating the Red Raiders would allow Bob Huggins' crew to breath easier. Oklahoma State could have an at-large case with a run to the title game, while Texas Tech and Oklahoma likely need to win a championship to make the field of 68.

The Cowboys are back at the Big 12 Tournament after a one-year postseason ban. Their NCAA hopes have taken a hit in recent weeks with a five-game losing streak that finally ended with a win over the Red Raiders last weekend.

Texas Tech will join Texas in having an interim coach on the sideline this week. The school said Monday that second-year assistant Corey Williams would lead the Red Raiders after coach Mark Adams was suspended for making “an inappropriate, unacceptable and racially insensitive comment” to a player last week.

Rodney Terry has been holding down the interim job with the Longhorns since December. He took over when coach Chris Beard was suspended and subsequently fired amid allegations of domestic violence.

George struggled in his return from an ankle injury in the Bears' loss to Iowa State last week, though a few more days of recovery should help. TCU big man Eddie Lampkin Jr. has missed time with a back injury and Oklahoma State star Avery Anderson III only recently resumed basketball activities after wrist surgery.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The bulls-eye on the back of third-ranked Kansas these days is about as big as it's been in coach Bill Self's tenure.The Jayhawks already have defended their Big 12 regular-season championship, winning the toughest league in the country by almost any measure in outright fashion. And beginning next week, Jalen Wilson and Co. will begin defense of the national title they won with a thrilling comeback victory over North Carolina last April.In between, they'll try to defend the conference tournament title they won by beating Texas Tech a year ago.“It's all good winning the Big 12 and doing these big things, but like coach said, ‘Now the expectations are higher,’" explained Wilson, who was voted conference player of the year Tuesday. “We have a huge target on our back. Not only for winning the conference, but everyone wants to beat Kansas. Everyone wants to beat the reigning national champions. We have to understand we're going to get everybody's best game.”The top-seeded Jayhawks open their Big 12 Tournament on Thursday against the winner of No. 8 seed West Virginia and ninth-seeded Texas Tech, who meet in the first game of a first-round doubleheader Wednesday night.The other first-round matchup is a Bedlam showdown between seventh-seeded Oklahoma State and No. 10 seed Oklahoma. The winner of that game gets second-seeded Texas on Thursday.Two quarterfinal games already are set: No. 10 Baylor, the fourth seed, plays fifth-seeded Iowa State in Thursday's opener, and No. 12 Kansas State, the third seed, plays sixth-seeded and No. 22 TCU in the nightcap.“You look at it, and you can see a 1 by a name, you can see a 10 by a name, and us coaches know that there isn’t that big a margin,” Baylor coach Scott Drew said. “And the players understand it in the Big 12 because they’ve seen it first-hand and up close how good everybody is, and how competitive it is, and how physical and tough it is.”Especially this year.The Big 12 had six teams in the Top 25 most of the season, and it will likely land at least seven in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. It could be as many as eight or nine depending on what happens in Kansas City this week.“Anybody can beat anybody. I mean, whoever at the time is toward the bottom of the standings can beat the teams at the top,” Cyclones coach TJ Otzelberger said. “There’s no other league in America that has as good a coaches, as good a players, as good a programs. And so you’ve got to be at your best every single game. There’s no night off.”EXPERIENCE MATTERSOne of the reasons the Big 12 has been so tough this season is that it’s stacked with experience. Three seniors, a junior and a graduate were chosen first-team all-conference Tuesday, while a senior and two juniors joined freshmen Keyonte George of Baylor and Gradey Dick of Kansas on the second team.BUBBLE WATCHWest Virginia may have clinched an NCAA spot with its win over Kansas State last weekend, though beating the Red Raiders would allow Bob Huggins' crew to breath easier. Oklahoma State could have an at-large case with a run to the title game, while Texas Tech and Oklahoma likely need to win a championship to make the field of 68.WELCOME BACKThe Cowboys are back at the Big 12 Tournament after a one-year postseason ban. Their NCAA hopes have taken a hit in recent weeks with a five-game losing streak that finally ended with a win over the Red Raiders last weekend.INTERIM COACHESTexas Tech will join Texas in having an interim coach on the sideline this week. The school said Monday that second-year assistant Corey Williams would lead the Red Raiders after coach Mark Adams was suspended for making “an inappropriate, unacceptable and racially insensitive comment” to a player last week.Rodney Terry has been holding down the interim job with the Longhorns since December. He took over when coach Chris Beard was suspended and subsequently fired amid allegations of domestic violence.INJURY OUTLOOKGeorge struggled in his return from an ankle injury in the Bears' loss to Iowa State last week, though a few more days of recovery should help. TCU big man Eddie Lampkin Jr. has missed time with a back injury and Oklahoma State star Avery Anderson III only recently resumed basketball activities after wrist surgery.

Kansas out to defend Big 12 Tournament title in Kansas City

Big 12 scoring and rebounding leader Jalen Wilson&nbsp;of Kansas is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year.

Kansas State senior forward Keyontae Johnson joined Wilson as the only unanimous first-team picks in the selections revealed Tuesday. Johnson, a transfer from Florida who has turned into a top player after&nbsp;a frightening collapse more than two years ago, was also selected as newcomer of the year in voting by a panel of 17 journalists who cover the league.

First-year Kansas State coach Jerome Tang was voted as coach of the year. After 19 seasons as an assistant for coach Scott Drew at Baylor, including the national championship two years ago, Tang directed the Wildcats to a 23-8 record in the regular season and third place in the Big 12 standings after being picked to finish last in a preseason poll of league coaches.

Wilson, a 6-foot-8 junior forward, goes into this week's Big 12 tournament leading the league with 19.7 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.&nbsp;The 6-6 Johnson&nbsp;averages 17.8 points and 7.0 rebounds.

Texas graduate guard Marcus Carr, Baylor senior guard Adam Flagler and K-State junior guard Markquis Nowell round out the first-team picks. The 5-8 Nowell is the Big 12's top free-throw shooter (88.5%), and also leads the league with 7.7 assists and 2.5 steals a game.

The second-team picks are senior Damion Baugh and junior Mike Miles Jr. from TCU, along with Kansas freshman guard Gradey Dick, Baylor freshman guard Keyonte George and Kansas senior guard Kevin McCullar Jr., a transfer from Texas Tech.

Johnson got 13 of the 17 votes for newcomer of the year, while Baylor's George got the other four.

Tang was the overwhelming choice for top coach with 15 votes. The remaining two votes went to Texas interim coach Rodney Terry, who led the Longhorns to a second-place finish in the Big 12 following the&nbsp;December dismissal and eventual firing of Chris Beard.

u-Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State, 6-6, 230, Sr., Norfolk, Virginia.

u-Jalen Wilson, Kansas, 6-8, 225, Jr., Denton, Texas.

Marcus Carr, Texas, 6-2, 175, Gr., Toronto.

Adam Flagler, Baylor, 6-3, 185, Sr., Duluth, Georgia.

Markquis Nowell, Kansas State, 5-8, 160, Sr./Jr., New York.

Damion Baugh, TCU, 6-4, 195, Sr., Nashville, Tenneseee.

Gradey Dick, Kansas 6-8, 205, Fr., Wichita, Kansas.

Keyonte George, Baylor, 6-4, 185, Fr., Lewisville, Texas.

Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas, 6-6, 210, Sr., San Antonio.

Mike Miles Jr., TCU, 6-2, 195, Jr., Dallas.

Coach of the year — Jerome Tang, Kansas State

Player of the year — Jalen Wilson, Kansas.

Newcomer of the year — Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State.

Big 12 scoring and rebounding leader Jalen Wilson&nbsp;of Kansas is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year.Kansas State senior forward Keyontae Johnson joined Wilson as the only unanimous first-team picks in the selections revealed Tuesday. Johnson, a transfer from Florida who has turned into a top player after&nbsp;a frightening collapse more than two years ago, was also selected as newcomer of the year in voting by a panel of 17 journalists who cover the league.First-year Kansas State coach Jerome Tang was voted as coach of the year. After 19 seasons as an assistant for coach Scott Drew at Baylor, including the national championship two years ago, Tang directed the Wildcats to a 23-8 record in the regular season and third place in the Big 12 standings after being picked to finish last in a preseason poll of league coaches.Wilson, a 6-foot-8 junior forward, goes into this week's Big 12 tournament leading the league with 19.7 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.&nbsp;The 6-6 Johnson&nbsp;averages 17.8 points and 7.0 rebounds.Texas graduate guard Marcus Carr, Baylor senior guard Adam Flagler and K-State junior guard Markquis Nowell round out the first-team picks. The 5-8 Nowell is the Big 12's top free-throw shooter (88.5%), and also leads the league with 7.7 assists and 2.5 steals a game.The second-team picks are senior Damion Baugh and junior Mike Miles Jr. from TCU, along with Kansas freshman guard Gradey Dick, Baylor freshman guard Keyonte George and Kansas senior guard Kevin McCullar Jr., a transfer from Texas Tech.Johnson got 13 of the 17 votes for newcomer of the year, while Baylor's George got the other four.Tang was the overwhelming choice for top coach with 15 votes. The remaining two votes went to Texas interim coach Rodney Terry, who led the Longhorns to a second-place finish in the Big 12 following the&nbsp;December dismissal and eventual firing of Chris Beard.FIRST TEAMu-Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State, 6-6, 230, Sr., Norfolk, Virginia.u-Jalen Wilson, Kansas, 6-8, 225, Jr., Denton, Texas.Marcus Carr, Texas, 6-2, 175, Gr., Toronto.Adam Flagler, Baylor, 6-3, 185, Sr., Duluth, Georgia.Markquis Nowell, Kansas State, 5-8, 160, Sr./Jr., New York.SECOND TEAMDamion Baugh, TCU, 6-4, 195, Sr., Nashville, Tenneseee.Gradey Dick, Kansas 6-8, 205, Fr., Wichita, Kansas.Keyonte George, Baylor, 6-4, 185, Fr., Lewisville, Texas.Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas, 6-6, 210, Sr., San Antonio.Mike Miles Jr., TCU, 6-2, 195, Jr., Dallas.Coach of the year — Jerome Tang, Kansas StatePlayer of the year — Jalen Wilson, Kansas.Newcomer of the year — Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State.

Kansas star Jalen Wilson named AP Big 12 player of the year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are about to have two big holes to fill, along with plenty of salary cap space to do it, as they enter free agency and begin putting together a roster for the defense of their Super Bowl title.

The Chiefs plan to decline using the franchise tag for the second time on left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., and they will release pass rusher Frank Clark, a person familiar with the decisions told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither of the moves has been officially made.

The Chiefs and Brown's representatives spent all last season working on a long-term deal for him, but the two sides never could reach an agreement and he wound up earning about $16.6 million on the franchise tag. Brown would have made more under second-year franchise tag rules and the Chiefs were unwilling to go there with his salary.

The deadline for teams to use the franchise tag is later Tuesday. And the Chiefs and Browns could still agree to a long-term deal by Monday, at which point he can begin negotiating with other teams.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are about to have two big holes to fill, along with plenty of salary cap space to do it, as they enter free agency and begin putting together a roster for the defense of their Super Bowl title.The Chiefs plan to decline using the franchise tag for the second time on left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., and they will release pass rusher Frank Clark, a person familiar with the decisions told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither of the moves has been officially made.The Chiefs and Brown's representatives spent all last season working on a long-term deal for him, but the two sides never could reach an agreement and he wound up earning about $16.6 million on the franchise tag. Brown would have made more under second-year franchise tag rules and the Chiefs were unwilling to go there with his salary.The deadline for teams to use the franchise tag is later Tuesday. And the Chiefs and Browns could still agree to a long-term deal by Monday, at which point he can begin negotiating with other teams.“As always, it's more beneficial for us to get something done long term,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said last week at the scouting combine. “Unlike last year, I think we have at least a runway to work with. We've gotten to know his team a little bit better. We're excited to get that process started.”The Chiefs, who also could lose right tackle Andrew Wylie to free agency, sent a package of draft picks to the Ravens to acquire Brown ahead of the 2021 season. He went on to start every game but one over two seasons in Kansas City, earning Pro Bowl nods each year and helping the Chiefs beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl last month.What the 27-year-old Brown could demand on the open market is somewhat polarizing, though. He ranked in the top third of offensive tackles in metrics such as pass-block win rate but has been inconsistent at times.As for Clark, the Chiefs were hoping to restructure a contract that would have been prohibitive for next season — the pass rusher would have counted nearly $29 million against the salary cap. They were able to do that last season and keep Clark in the fold, but they were unable to come to a similar agreement over the past two weeks.The 29-year-old Clark had five sacks this past regular season before adding 2 1/2 more in the playoffs, moving him into third in postseason sacks since the NFL made them an official statistic in 1982. The victory over the Eagles also gave Clark his second Super Bowl ring in four years in Kansas City.“I actually talked to him at the (Super Bowl victory) parade,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said last week. “He had to do some stuff for the actual exit physical, but I had a good talk with him. I love Frank Clark. It's just, you know, Veach has got to juggle all these different things going on. But Frank, he's a top-notch guy. I love him. Love him to death.”Much like Brown, the Chiefs would be keen to reach an agreement with Clark once he hits free agency. He became a locker-room leader this past season, and rookie George Karlaftis praised Clark for helping him adapt to the NFL.For now, parting with Brown and Clark leave the Chiefs with gaping holes on each side of the ball. But the moves also free up more than $40 million to use in free agency, and the Chiefs are expected to have 12 selections — once compensatory picks are awarded — to further fill holes when Kansas City hosts the NFL draft next month for the first time.“You’ve just got to be buttoned up on your free agency plan,” Veach acknowledged. “You have to just have a plan, stick to it and knock it out of the park. And if the plan doesn’t work, you have to move on quickly.”