KANSAS JAYHAWKS BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE:
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Stadium: Allen Fieldhouse
Conference: Big 12 Conference
Rivals: Missouri Tigers, Kansas State Wildcats
Mascot: Big Jay and Baby Jay
Notable Alumni: Danny Manning, Wilt Chamberlain, Jacque Vaughn
The Kansas Jayhawks are one of the legendary teams in college basketball. Year in and year out, the Jayhawks are one of the premiere teams in college hoops. And the KU program has one of the richest histories of any NCAA basketball team. From the 1950's, when Kansas won its first Basketball National Title and had strong teams led by Clyde Lovellette and Wilt Chamberlain, Kansas has always been a dominant player in NCAA hoops. They have won numerous conference titles, been to the Final Four dozens of times and won a couple of National Championships. The Jayhawks have left their mark on the game of college basketball, with their many famous players and coaches. Kansas was first coached by the "Father of Basketball", Dr. James Naismith, who is credited with inventing the sport. Other legendary coaches who have graced the sidelines at Allen Fieldhouse are "Phog" Allen, Larry Brown, and Roy Williams. And the list of famous KU hoops alumni is too numerous to list, but includes names like Lovellette, Chamberlain, Danny Manning, Paul Pierce and Raef LaFrentz.
Kansas plays their home games at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Allen Fieldhouse is one of the legendary arenas in college basketball; a mecca within the game. "The Phog" as it is known by some fans, is famous for a few things. It is small, it is loud and it is full for every game. KU fans are not the fair-weather variety, so they show up and fill Allen Fieldhouse for every Jayhawks game. Which makes Allen Fieldhouse a tough ticket as well, unless you buy your tickets at TicketCity.com. The capacity at Allen Fieldhouse for a Kansas home game is approximately 16,300 KU fans. And if you visit Allen Fieldhouse you are likely to hear the famous "Rock Chalk Jayhawks" chant more than a few times.
The Jayhawks play in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference. Where Kansas is a perennial favorite to be a top seed in the Big 12 Tournament. An event where many, many Kansas fans show up to support their team, especially when the Tourney is held in Kansas City. At the University of Kansas, the Jayhawks basketball team is the undisputed top team on campus. They are one of the legendary teams in the sport of college basketball. So buy Kansas Jayhawks tickets today to see the Jayhawks basketball team live and in-person!
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Kansas Jayhawks Basketball Season Preview History
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