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SportsBeat KC: Getting up to date on some Kansas Jayhawks past, present and future

KU’s Christian Braun, left, and Jalen Wilson celebrate the Jayhawks NCAA title Monday night at the Superdome.
KU’s Christian Braun, left, and Jalen Wilson celebrate the Jayhawks NCAA title Monday night at the Superdome. rsugg@kcstar.com

The NCAA championship remains fresh in KU’s memory, but the time to prepare for next season has arrived. The Jayhawks’ 2022-23 roster is taking shape as some players decide whether to turn pro and others contemplate the transfer portal.

On today’s episode of The Star’s SportsBeat KC podcast, KU beat writer Gary Bedore provides updates on players like Christian Braun and Jalen Wilson, as well as the status of transfer targets Tyrese Hunter and Kevin McCullar. Spoiler alert: One has committed to the Jayhawks.

Also: KU players in the NBA playoffs and more.

Story links:

Kansas Jayhawks’ Bill Self comments on NBA Draft status of Christian Braun, Jalen Wilson

Former Kansas Jayhawk Andrew Wiggins praised by Steph Curry after Warriors win

This story was originally published May 20, 2022 at 2:53 PM with the headline "SportsBeat KC: Getting up to date on some Kansas Jayhawks past, present and future."

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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