1999-00
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ROSTER:
NO. |
POS. |
NAME |
CLASS |
HGT. |
WGT. |
Hometown (Previous School) |
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RETURNEES: |
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13 |
G |
Jeff Boshee* |
So. |
6'1 |
185 |
Valley City, ND (Valley City HS) |
21 |
F/C |
Nick
Bradford*** Cpt. |
Sr. |
6'7 |
205 |
Fayetteville, AR (Fayette HS) |
22 |
F/C |
Jeff Carey* |
So. |
6'10 |
247 |
Camdenton, MO (Camdenton HS) |
44 |
C |
Eric
Chenowith** |
Jr. |
7'1 |
260 |
Villa Park, CA (Villa Park HS) |
12 |
G |
John Crider* |
So. |
6'4 |
180 |
Horton, KS (Horton HS) |
3 |
F |
Lester Earl ** Cpt. |
Sr. |
6'8 |
240 |
Baton Rouge, LA (LSU) |
20 |
F/G |
Kenny
Gregory** |
Jr. |
6'5 |
205 |
Columbus, OH (Independence HS) |
32 |
F |
Ashante
Johnson* Cpt. |
Sr. |
6'9 |
215 |
San Diego, CA (Canada CC) |
24 |
G |
Marlon
London* |
So. |
6'4 |
200 |
Broadview, IL (St. Josephs HS) |
5 |
G |
Terry
Nooner*** #Cpt. |
Sr. |
6'1 |
191 |
Raytown, MO (Raytown HS) |
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NEW FACES: |
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33 |
F/G |
Luke Axtell |
Jr. |
6'10 |
220 |
Austin, TX (Texas Univ.) |
4 |
F |
Nick Collison |
Fr. |
6'9 |
240 |
Iowa Falls, IA (Iowa Falls HS) |
0 |
F |
Drew Gooden |
Fr. |
6'9 |
221 |
Richmond, CA (El Cerrito HS) |
10 |
G |
Kirk Hinrich |
Fr. |
6'3 |
180 |
Sioux City, IA (Sioux City West HS) |
* - Varsity Letters # - Walk-on
Cpt. - Team Captain
LOSSES FROM LAST YEAR ('99 stats):
PLAYER LOSSES |
Class |
Hgt. |
POS. |
G/GS |
PTS |
PPG |
RBS |
RPG |
PPts |
STATUS |
Jelani Janisse |
Sr. |
6'3 |
G |
16/1 |
10 |
0.6 |
6 |
0.4 |
0.50 |
Graduated |
Chris Martin |
Sr. |
6'2 |
G |
9/1 |
3 |
0.3 |
2 |
0.2 |
0.33 |
Graduated |
T. J. Pugh |
Sr. |
6'8 |
F |
30/15 |
147 |
4.9 |
142 |
4.7 |
7.93 |
Graduated |
Ryan Robertson |
Sr. |
6'5 |
G |
33/33 |
424 |
12.8 |
132 |
4.0 |
14.97 |
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TOTALS |
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584 |
17.7 |
282 |
8.5 |
23.73 |
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PRESEASON OUTLOOK:
While losing Ryan Robertson and steady T. J. Pugh to
graduation, the 2000 campaign looks bright due to a strong cadre of
returnees and one of Williams' most promising recruiting classes. The post looks strong with Jr. Eric Chenowith and Sr. Lester Earl.
Luke Axtell, a Pete Maravich look-alike, finally gets a chance to play
after transferring from the University of Texas, where he had an
outstanding freshman season. Joining him will be three outstanding
freshmen.
Post
– 6’10 Junior Eric Chenowith has this position locked up as
the starter. Backups
will be 6’9 Sophomore Jeff Carey, and 6’10 Freshman Nick
Collison (although both are really forwards).
Power Forward – KU is loaded, with 6’8 senior Lester Earl,
6’8 sophomore Ashante Johnson, Collison, and Carey.
Swing Forward – Good depth here too, with 6’6 senior Nick
Bradford, 6’5 junior Kenny Gregory, 6’8 and freshman Andrew
Gooden.
Shooting Guard – I predict 6’9 sophomore Luke Axtell (a
transfer from Texas, and a “Pete Maravich look-alike) will
start, backed up by 6’3 sophomore Marlon London.
Point Guard – 6’0 Sophomore Jeff Boshee has a lock on this
position, but 6’4 freshman Kirk Hinrich will push him.
6’2 sophomore John Crider and 6’0 senior Terry Nooner
will get plenty of bench time.
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SEASON
SUMMARY:
One of the youngest teams in Kansas history, plagued by
injuries throughout the season, compiled a record of 24-10 and advanced to the
NCAA Tournament for the 11th consecutive season in 1999-00.
In addition, the Jayhawks achieved a team goal by playing
their best basketball at the end of the season. In the NCAA Tournament,
Kansas defeated DePaul (81-77 in overtime) before falling to No. 1-ranked Duke
(69-64) in one of the most thrilling games of the tournament.
By late February, Roy Williams had three freshmen - Nick
Collison, Drew Gooden and Kirk Hinrich - in the starting lineup. It marked
the first time since the 1982-83 season that three Jayhawk freshmen were in the
starting five.
Injuries haunted Kansas throughout the season. Senior
forward Lester Earl never fully recovered from a knee injury. Junior Luke
Axtell broke a finger in his left hand in October and he missed the final 14
games of the season with a medical condition. Senior Nick Bradford, sophomores
Marlon London and Jeff Carey and freshman Drew Gooden also played with injuries.
In addition, Kansas faced one of the nation's most difficult
schedules. Eleven different Jayhawk opponents participated in the NCAA
Tournament, including NCAA champion Michigan State. In the NCAA
Tournament,, Kansas' second-round opponent was No. 1-ranked duke. Three
teams ranked in the top 10 of the final Associated Press poll were on the KU
schedule in 1999-00.
Despite the adversity, Kansas rolled to its 11th straight
20-win season, compiling 24 victories including an 11-5 record in the rugged Big
12 Conference.
Source: Kansas 2000-01 Basketball Media Guide
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Won Great Alaska Shootout
- Beat Kansas State 3 times, including 17th year in in a row in
Manhattan.
- Beat Missouri in final regular season game.
- Beat DePaul in NCAA first round.
- Barely lost to #1 Duke in second round of NCAA.
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2000 FINAL TEAM STATISTICS
(Team
highs in bold)
CATEGORY
|
KU
|
OPP
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DIFF
|
Gregory,
Kenny |
Gooden,
Drew |
Collison,
Nick |
Boshee,
Jeff |
Axtell,
Luke |
Chenowith,
Eric |
Games Played/Started
|
34 |
34 |
|
34/33 |
33/8 |
34/33 |
34/31 |
20/0 |
34/21 |
Minutes
|
6825 |
6825 |
|
788 |
686 |
774 |
881 |
323 |
748 |
Per Game
|
200.7 |
200.7 |
|
23.2 |
20.8 |
22.8 |
25.9 |
16.2 |
22.0 |
Points
|
2676 |
2382 |
294 |
436 |
351 |
357 |
339 |
173 |
292 |
Per Game
|
78.7 |
70.1 |
8.6 |
12.8 |
10.6 |
10.5 |
10.0 |
8.7 |
8.6 |
Rebounds
|
1505 |
1225 |
280 |
150 |
248 |
234 |
57 |
55 |
191 |
Per Game
|
44.3 |
36.0 |
8.2 |
4.4 |
7.5 |
6.9 |
1.7 |
2.8 |
5.6 |
Offensive
|
565 |
444 |
121 |
70 |
101 |
69 |
14 |
17 |
74 |
Defensive
|
940 |
781 |
159 |
80 |
147 |
165 |
43 |
38 |
117 |
Blocks
|
187 |
130 |
57 |
13 |
25 |
32 |
2 |
7 |
53 |
Assists
|
630 |
482 |
148 |
60 |
36 |
38 |
100 |
24 |
36 |
Steals
|
312 |
294 |
18 |
27 |
24 |
36 |
37 |
17 |
19 |
Turnovers
|
589 |
623 |
-34 |
52 |
71 |
70 |
55 |
28 |
57 |
(Assists+Steals)/TO
|
1.60 |
1.25 |
0.35 |
1.67 |
0.85 |
1.06 |
2.49 |
1.46 |
0.96 |
FG -Attempts
|
2269 |
2050 |
219 |
345 |
317 |
292 |
278 |
155 |
247 |
Made
|
1044 |
823 |
221 |
199 |
143 |
145 |
110 |
54 |
113 |
Percent
|
46.0 |
40.1 |
5.9 |
57.7 |
45.1 |
49.7 |
39.6 |
34.8 |
45.7 |
3FG-Attempts
|
463 |
636 |
-173 |
13 |
16 |
13 |
195 |
79 |
2 |
Made
|
159 |
221 |
-62 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
81 |
31 |
0 |
Percent
|
34.3 |
34.7 |
-0.4 |
15.4 |
31.3 |
38.5 |
41.5 |
39.2 |
0.0 |
FT-Attempts
|
660 |
790 |
-130 |
86 |
91 |
92 |
47 |
46 |
83 |
Made
|
429 |
515 |
-86 |
36 |
60 |
62 |
38 |
34 |
66 |
Percent
|
65.0 |
65.2 |
-0.2 |
41.9 |
65.9 |
67.4 |
80.9 |
73.9 |
79.5 |
Production Points/Game
|
96.03 |
70.24 |
25.79 |
12.88 |
12.36 |
13.24 |
8.91 |
6.75 |
11.26 |
Production
Points/Minute |
.478 |
.350 |
.128 |
.556 |
.595 |
.581 |
.344 |
.418 |
.512 |
Statistics, Cont'd
CATEGORY |
Bradford, Nick |
Hinrich, Kirk |
Johnson, Ashante |
London, Marlon |
Earl, Lester |
Carey, Jeff |
Nooner, Terry |
Crider, John |
Team |
Games Played/ Started |
34/24 |
34/13 |
33/5 |
34/0 |
15/1 |
24/0 |
23/1 |
15/0 |
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Minutes |
762 |
726 |
270 |
564 |
97 |
133 |
50 |
23 |
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Per Game |
22.4 |
21.4 |
8.2 |
16.6 |
6.5 |
5.5 |
2.2 |
1.5 |
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Points |
258 |
188 |
124 |
108 |
20 |
23 |
5 |
2 |
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Per Game |
7.6 |
5.5 |
3.8 |
3.2 |
1.3 |
1.0 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
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Rebounds |
164 |
82 |
71 |
83 |
24 |
34 |
6 |
3 |
10 |
Per Game |
4.8 |
2.4 |
2.2 |
2.4 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
Offensive |
68 |
16 |
23 |
47 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
Defensive |
96 |
66 |
48 |
36 |
17 |
24 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
Blocks |
21 |
17 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
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Assists |
117 |
123 |
8 |
63 |
8 |
10 |
3 |
4 |
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Steals |
73 |
35 |
7 |
21 |
4 |
3 |
7 |
2 |
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Turnovers |
79 |
87 |
22 |
40 |
8 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
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(Assists+Steals)/TO |
2.41 |
1.82 |
0.68 |
2.10 |
1.50 |
1.63 |
2.50 |
3.00 |
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FG - Attempts |
203 |
161 |
106 |
108 |
16 |
15 |
11 |
15 |
|
Made |
102 |
69 |
53 |
39 |
7 |
9 |
1 |
0 |
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Percent |
50.2 |
42.9 |
50.0 |
36.1 |
43.8 |
60.0 |
9.1 |
0.0 |
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3FG - Attempts |
23 |
80 |
1 |
20 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
12 |
|
Made |
4 |
25 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Percent |
17.4 |
31.3 |
0.0 |
30.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
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FT - Attempts |
79 |
34 |
32 |
37 |
16 |
10 |
5 |
2 |
|
Made |
50 |
25 |
18 |
24 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
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Percent |
63.3 |
73.5 |
56.3 |
64.9 |
37.5 |
50.0 |
60.0 |
100.0 |
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Production Points/Game |
12.47 |
7.56 |
3.82 |
4.62 |
2.20 |
2.29 |
0.22 |
-0.40 |
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Production Points/Minute |
.556 |
.354 |
.467 |
.278 |
.340 |
.414 |
.100 |
-.261 |
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Source: KU Basketball Media Guide
GAME-BY-GAME
Date
|
Day
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Opponent
|
Site
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Results
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Nov. 6
|
Saturday
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CALIFORNIA
ALL-STARS AAU
|
Lawrence, KS
|
W
124-101
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Nov. 13
|
Saturday
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AUSTRALIA
|
Lawrence, KS
|
W
119-44
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Nov. 19
|
Friday
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FAIRFIELD
|
Lawrence, KS
|
W
97-71
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Nov. 25
|
Thursday
|
Georgia
at Great Alaska Shootout
|
Anchorage, AK
|
W
88-78
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Nov. 26
|
Friday
|
Xavier at Great Alaska Shootout
|
Anchorage, AK
|
W
111-70
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Nov. 27
|
Saturday
|
Georgia Tech at Great Alaska Shootout
|
Anchorage, AK
|
W
80-74
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Dec. 2
|
Thursday
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PEPPERDINE
|
Lawrence
|
W
76-61
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Dec. 5
|
Sunday
|
at
Middle Tennessee State
|
Murfreesboro, TN
|
W
97-77
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Dec. 7
|
Tuesday
|
vs. Michigan State (Great Eight)
|
Chicago, IL
|
L
66-54
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Dec. 11
|
Saturday
|
PITTSBURG
STATE
|
Lawrence
|
W
96-71
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Dec. 16
|
Thursday
|
OHIO
STATE
|
Lawrence
|
W
80-67
|
Dec. 18
|
Saturday
|
vs.
Illinois
|
Chicago, IL
|
L
84-70
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Dec. 22
|
Wednesday
|
PRINCETON
|
Lawrence
|
W
82-67
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Dec. 30
|
Thursday
|
vs.
Saint Louis (Sprint Shootout)
|
Kansas City, MO
|
W
71 60
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Jan. 4
|
Tuesday
|
PENNSYLVANIA
|
Lawrence
|
W
105 - 59
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Jan. 8
|
Saturday
|
*at
Colorado
|
Boulder, CO
|
W
84-69
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Jan. 12
|
Wednesday
|
*KANSAS
STATE
|
Lawrence
|
W
87-79
|
Jan. 15
|
Saturday
|
*NEBRASKA
|
Lawrence
|
W
97-82
|
Jan. 17
|
Monday
|
*at
Texas A&M
|
College Station, TX
|
W
78-57
|
Jan. 22
|
Saturday
|
*at
Missouri
|
Columbia, MO
|
L
59-81
|
Jan. 24
|
Monday
|
*COLORADO
|
Lawrence
|
W
89-74
|
Jan. 29
|
Saturday
|
*at
Iowa State
|
Ames, IA
|
L
74-66
|
Feb. 3
|
Thursday
|
at
Iowa
|
Iowa City, IA
|
L
77-69
|
Feb. 5
|
Saturday
|
*TEXAS
TECH
|
Lawrence
|
W
87-62
|
Feb. 7
|
Monday
|
*at
Oklahoma State
|
Stillwater, OK.
|
L
86 -53
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Feb. 12
|
Saturday
|
*at
Kansas State
|
Manhattan, KS.
|
W
94-65
|
Feb. 16
|
Wednesday
|
*IOWA
STATE
|
Lawrence
|
L
64-62
|
Feb. 20
|
Sunday
|
*OKLAHOMA
|
Lawrence
|
W
53-50
|
Feb. 23
|
Wednesday
|
*at
Nebraska
|
Lincoln, NE
|
W
82-53
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Feb. 26
|
Saturday
|
*BAYLOR
|
Lawrence
|
W
80-70
|
Feb. 28
|
Monday
|
*at
Texas
|
Austin, TX
|
L
68-54
|
March 5
|
Sunday
|
*MISSOURI
|
Lawrence
|
W
83 -82
|
March 9
|
Thursday
|
K-State
|
Kansas City, MO
|
W 84-60
|
March 10
|
Friday
|
Oklahoma State
|
Kansas City, MO
|
L
77-58
|
March 17
|
Friday
|
DePaul/NCAA
tournament
|
Winston-Salem,
NC
|
W
81-77
|
March 19
|
Sunday
|
Duke/NCAA tournament
|
Winston-Salem,
NC
|
L
69 -64
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Link to National Statistics for
2000.
Link to Big 12
Conference for 2000.
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