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2023 NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Selection Show

Tuesday, March 14

By NJCAA.org HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Twenty-four teams are set to compete for the 2023 NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, KS from March 20-25.

Reports: Chiefs Signing Offensive Tackle Jawaan Taylor to Four-year Contract

Monday, March 13

By Pete Sweeney KANSAS CITY, Mo. (ArrowheadPride.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs have made their first signing of NFL free agency, signing now-former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to a four-year contract. The deal was first reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Taylor, 25, first joined... Read More.

Class 2A boys championship: Moundridge Gives Unrau His “Happily Ever After” Ending with Sixth State Championship

Sunday, March 12

By: Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSHSAA Covered) – Vance Unrau had a real dilemma on his hands in late February. Having already announced he was retiring as a teacher and athletic director at Moundridge effective at the end of the school year, the longtime... Read More.

Class 3A Boys Championship: Hesston Reloads to Secure a 3A Three-peat

Sunday, March 12

By: Brad Hallier, KSHSAA Covered Contributor HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSHSAA Covered) - There were a lot of questions surrounding the Hesston boys before the season started. Could the Swathers adequately replace maybe the best senior classes in school history? Would there be any sort of transition issue... Read More.

K-State Earns NCAA Tournament Bid, to Play Montana State Friday

Sunday, March 12

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State was rewarded for a successful season on Sunday night, as the Wildcats earned their 32nd overall bid to the NCAA Tournament, including the first under head coach Jerome Tang. No. 12/12 K-State (23-9, 11-7 Big 12) was selected as... Read More.

Kansas Earns No. 1 Seed in the West, to Play Howard in NCAA Tournament First Round

Sunday, March 12

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The defending NCAA National Champion Kansas Jayhawks earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament, marking their 51st all-time appearance and NCAA record 33rd consecutive appearance. Kansas will play Howard in the first round on Thursday, March 16,... Read More.

Jayhawks Advance to Big 12 Tournament Title Game With Win Over Cyclones

Friday, March 10

By KUAthletics.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Gradey Dick made a couple of crucial baskets during a second-half run that gave Kansas control, and the third-ranked Jayhawks went on to beat Iowa State 71-58 on Friday night to... Read More.

Jayhawks Top Mountaineers in Quarterfinals of Big 12 Tournament

Thursday, March 9

By KUAthletics.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Playing without 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 78-61 on Thursday in the quarterfinals... Read More.

Record Breaking Night for Lady Warriors in NAIA Opening Round

Wednesday, March 8

By SCWarriors.com PARK CITY, Kan.-There was plenty to cheer for as the Lady Warriors took to the court in Park City at Hartman Arena for the NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament First Round play. Career accomplishments were reaching, season accomplishments are within reach and... Read More.

Wilson Named The Sporting News All-America First Team

Tuesday, March 7

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Two days after garnering unanimous Big 12 Player of the Year and All-Big 12 First Team honors, Kansas redshirt-junior Jalen Wilson has been named to 2022-23 The Sporting News All-America First Team announced Tuesday. Joining Wilson on The Sporting News All-America First... Read More.

Warrior Men’s Basketball Heads to NCCAA National Tournament

Tuesday, March 7

By Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. - There is just something special about the atmosphere of a win or go home game. The Sterling College men had the opportunity to host one of those games as they took on the Southwestern Christian University Eagles. The... Read More.

Kansas State High School Basketball Championship Schedule

Monday, March 6

By KSHSAA Covered Staff For more articles on high school activities check out www.kshsaacovered.com presented by Capitol Federal. BOYS TOURNAMENTS CLASS 6A At Koch Arena, Wichita Wednesday’s quarterfinals Manhattan (14-8) vs. Blue Valley North (19-3), 2 p.m. Shawnee Mission Northwest (15-7) vs. Blue Valley Northwest (18-4), 4 p.m. Junction... Read More.