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Jalen Wilson was the difference-maker, scoring 25 points on patient, composed zigzags to the basket.

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"Every single coach is ready to dig in and get this team ready to compete at the highest level.”

Familiar faces dot Lance Leipold's first #kufball coaching staff: https://t.co/vEcIACB56r

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"We’ve proven it can be done, and it will be done."

Lance Leipold talks recruiting philosophy, approach to offense/defense, plans for first Jayhawk coaching staff and why he believes he can turn #kufball into a consistent winner: https://t.co/bEATc5yqty

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“Dreams are one thing and reality is another, and somehow those two have meshed here today.”

What new #kufball head coach Lance Leipold had to say at his introductory news conference: https://t.co/NRZ0jWp4kT

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"Whatever comes ahead of us, God put us there, so whatever happens, happens.”

What players had to say about new #kufball head coach Lance Leipold — and the pivotal summer that awaits the program: https://t.co/RDLxTrDFr3

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"I just feel like we’re going to wake a lot of people up.”

What #kufball players say fans should expect from Saturday's spring game: https://t.co/MF1ZydfnNI

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New: Lance Leipold has reportedly been hired as #kufball's next head coach.

Leipold went 37-33 at Buffalo and earned bowl game berths in each of his final three seasons with the Bulls: https://t.co/SKKngHo98P

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"Whatever coach comes in, whatever is thrown at us, we’re going to stay together and stay the course.”

Players weigh in on ideal attributes of next #kufball head coach: https://t.co/KYstVegmQc

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"I don’t seek any kind of feedback. As long as the young men feel like they’re getting better every day, feel like they’re getting coached, I’m OK with that."

Emmett Jones leaning on authenticity amid #kufball coaching search: https://t.co/prLFp5gR0e

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Travis Goff, KU kick off "thorough national search" for next #kufball head coach: https://t.co/vr4wpbmmyd

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“Joseph is an explosive, dynamic scoring guard that will allow us to play an up-tempo, aggressive style on both ends of the floor."

Bill Self comments on Joseph Yesufu, #kubball's other new signees: https://t.co/74FnqFm4IP

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Bryce Thompson, a former five-star recruit who just completed his freshman season with #kubball, declares intention to enter transfer portal: https://t.co/eSnMWYnigf

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"You want my true impressions of him? Clean-cut, sharp and crazy about the University of Kansas."

New athletic director Travis Goff encourages #kufball players to make their voice heard: https://t.co/9O1p09kSbj

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"I am ready to get to work and have put all things in God’s hands!”

Jalen Wilson declares for NBA Draft, leaves door open for potential #kubball return: https://t.co/DrDucPqvps

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"He’s growing. That kid’s going to be special.”

Second-year #kufball quarterback Jalon Daniels says he's made strides in comfortability, decision-making this offseason: https://t.co/BPMjopjLoA

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“This is my destination job."

As he did more than two decades ago, new KU athletic director Travis Goff is arriving in Lawrence with an open mind: https://t.co/udACsZiKl5

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Jerrance Howard, who played under Bill Self at Illinois, has left the #kubball coaching staff to accept an assistant coaching position with Chris Beard at Texas: https://t.co/X08Pmxzu2I

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New: KU has reportedly selected a former Jayhawk as its next athletic director: https://t.co/9Ev0vEHAu5

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“I don’t care if it’s starting or as a backup or if it’s in the stands — my only job here is to help KU win.”

First-year Jayhawk Colin Grunhard eager to aid #kufball offensive line turnaround: https://t.co/zfbJj3XF1f

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New: Bill Self signs 'lifetime' contract extension with #kubball: https://t.co/SMFr9Ysmbo