2007-08 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team
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The 2007–08 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas
for the NCAA Division I men's intercollegiate basketball
season of 2007–2008
. The team was led by Bill Self
in his fifth season as head coach. The team played its home games in Allen Fieldhouse
in Lawrence, Kansas
. The team won the 2007–2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
, marking the third tournament title in the school's history and fifth national title overall.
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Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week
All-Big 12 Teams
Big 12 All-Defensive Team
Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team
NCAA (Midwest) Regional All-Tournament Team
NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
for the NCAA Division I men's intercollegiate basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
season of 2007–2008
2007-08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2007–08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 5, 2007 ended with the 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 7, 2008 in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.-Season headlines:...
. The team was led by Bill Self
Bill Self
Bill Self is an American college men's basketball coach at the University of Kansas, where he led the Jayhawks to the 2008 NCAA national championship....
in his fifth season as head coach. The team played its home games in Allen Fieldhouse
Allen Fieldhouse
Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The arena, named in honor of Dr. Forrest C. "Phog" Allen, who coached the university's men's basketball team for 39 years, is one of college basketball's most historically significant and prestigious buildings...
in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence is the sixth largest city in the U.S. State of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, Lawrence is the anchor city of the Lawrence, Kansas, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Douglas County...
. The team won the 2007–2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball as a culmination of the 2007–08 basketball season...
, marking the third tournament title in the school's history and fifth national title overall.
Recruiting
Roster
| Name | # | Position | Height | Weight | Year | Home Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Aldrich Cole Aldrich Cole David Aldrich is an American basketball player who is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association . He completed his junior year at the University of Kansas in March 2010. Aldrich was selected as a McDonald's All American in 2006. He attended... |
45 | Center | 6–11 | 240 | Freshman | Bloomington, MN |
| Darrell Arthur Darrell Arthur Darrell Antwonne Arthur is 6'9", American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He plays the power forward and small forward positions. Arthur played for the University of Kansas in college for two seasons, including the 2007–2008 national championship team... |
00 | Forward | 6–9 | 225 | Sophomore | Dallas, TX |
| Brennan Bechard | 11 | Guard | 6–0 | 185 | Junior | Lawrence, KS |
| Chase Buford | 22 | Guard | 6–3 | 200 | Freshman | San Antonio, TX |
| Jeremy Case | 10 | Guard | 6–1 | 190 | Senior | McAlester, OK |
| Mario Chalmers Mario Chalmers Almario Vernard "Mario" Chalmers is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the NBA. He was selected 34th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves... |
15 | Guard | 6–1 | 190 | Junior | Anchorage, AK |
| Sherron Collins Sherron Collins Sherron Marlon Collins is an American professional basketball player who plays for Hacettepe Üniversitesi, in the Turkish Basketball League. He formerly played for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. He has also played for Lietuvos Rytas, Maine Red Claws and Quebradillas... |
4 | Guard | 5–11 | 205 | Sophomore | Chicago, IL |
| Darnell Jackson Darnell Jackson Darnell Edred Jackson is an American professional basketball player for BC Donetsk in Ukraine. He is 6'9" and is 253 lbs. Jackson played for the University of Kansas in college for four seasons, including the 2008 national championship team... |
32 | Forward | 6–8 | 250 | Senior | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Sasha Kaun Sasha Kaun Alexander Olegovich Kaun is a Russian professional basketball player. He played college basketball in the United States with the University of Kansas for four seasons, including the 2007–2008 national championship team... |
24 | Center | 6–11 | 250 | Senior | Melbourne, FL |
| Matt Kleinmann | 54 | Center | 6–10 | 250 | Junior | Overland Park, KS |
| Brady Morningstar | 12 | Guard | 6–3 | 187 | Sophomore | Lawrence, KS |
| Tyrel Reed Tyrel Reed Tyrel Reed is a 6'3" American basketball player who played for University of Kansas and is currently with VOO Verviers-Pepinster of the Ethias League in Belgium... |
14 | Guard | 6–3 | 185 | Freshman | Burlington, KS |
| Russell Robinson Russell Robinson Russell Robinson, Jr. is an American basketball player with JSF Nanterre in French Pro A. Prior to his move to Europe, Robinson played with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League, where he wore number 11. Robinson played for the University of Kansas in college for four seasons,... |
3 | Guard | 6–1 | 205 | Senior | New York City, NY |
| Brandon Rush Brandon Rush Brandon Leray Rush is an American basketball player. On July 15, 2008, Rush signed a contract to play basketball for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted in 2008 by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Rush played for the University of Kansas in college for three seasons, including the 2007–2008... |
25 | Guard | 6–6 | 210 | Junior | Kansas City, MO |
| Rodrick Stewart | 5 | Guard | 6–4 | 200 | Senior | Seattle, WA |
| Conner Teahan | 2 | Guard | 6–5 | 205 | Freshman | Leawood, KS |
| Brad Witherspoon | 40 | Guard | 6–1 | 190 | Senior | Humboldt, KS |
Schedule
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Rankings
| Poll | Pre | Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13 | Wk 14 | Wk 15 | Wk 16 | Wk 17 | Wk 18 | Wk 19 | Final |
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| AP | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | – |
| Coaches | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Awards
Big 12 Sixth Man Award- Sherron CollinsSherron CollinsSherron Marlon Collins is an American professional basketball player who plays for Hacettepe Üniversitesi, in the Turkish Basketball League. He formerly played for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. He has also played for Lietuvos Rytas, Maine Red Claws and Quebradillas...
(Sophomore, Guard); he is the first KU player to receive the award
Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week
- Darnell JacksonDarnell JacksonDarnell Edred Jackson is an American professional basketball player for BC Donetsk in Ukraine. He is 6'9" and is 253 lbs. Jackson played for the University of Kansas in college for four seasons, including the 2008 national championship team...
(Senior, Forward), January 7 (co-winner) - Brandon RushBrandon RushBrandon Leray Rush is an American basketball player. On July 15, 2008, Rush signed a contract to play basketball for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted in 2008 by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Rush played for the University of Kansas in college for three seasons, including the 2007–2008...
(Junior, Guard), March 3 (co-winner) - Sherron Collins, March 9 (co-winner)
All-Big 12 Teams
- Darrell ArthurDarrell ArthurDarrell Antwonne Arthur is 6'9", American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He plays the power forward and small forward positions. Arthur played for the University of Kansas in college for two seasons, including the 2007–2008 national championship team...
(Sophomore, Forward), First Team - Brandon Rush, First Team; he is just the second player in Big 12 history to be a three-time All-Big 12 First Team choice
- Mario ChalmersMario ChalmersAlmario Vernard "Mario" Chalmers is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the NBA. He was selected 34th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves...
(Junior, Guard), Second Team - Darnell Jackson, Third Team
Big 12 All-Defensive Team
- Mario Chalmers; it is his third straight season
- Russell RobinsonRussell RobinsonRussell Robinson, Jr. is an American basketball player with JSF Nanterre in French Pro A. Prior to his move to Europe, Robinson played with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League, where he wore number 11. Robinson played for the University of Kansas in college for four seasons,...
(Senior, Guard); it is his third straight season
Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team
- Brandon Rush, as Most Outstanding Player
- Mario Chalmers
NCAA (Midwest) Regional All-Tournament Team
- Brandon Rush
- Mario Chalmers
- Sasha KaunSasha KaunAlexander Olegovich Kaun is a Russian professional basketball player. He played college basketball in the United States with the University of Kansas for four seasons, including the 2007–2008 national championship team...
(Senior, Center)
NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- Mario Chalmers