- Mario Chalmers
Mario Chalmers (nicknamed Super Mario) is a guard for the University of Kansas basketball team. After becoming a starter in January 2006, Chalmers has posted several dominant performances, regularly being the lead scorer for the Jayhawks, and one of the reasons Kansas has been continuously ranked since the beginning of the 2006-2007 NCAA basketball season. Mario is also the farthest traveled Kansas basketball player, as a graduate of Bartlett High School in Anchorage, …
- Chris Lofton
Christopher Franklin Lofton, better known as Chris Lofton (born March 27, 1986), is a basketball player for the University of Tennessee, best known for his three-point shooting.
- Darrell Arthur
Darrell Antwonne Arthur (born March 25, 1988 in Dallas, Texas), is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Kansas Jayhawks. Arthur is 6'9" tall, weighs 230 lbs, and plays power forward and small forward. Arthur is the first cousin of Los Angeles Clippers small forward Quinton Ross. In high school he guided South Oak Cliff High School to back-to-back Texas 4A state titles in 2005 and 2006 and was the tournament's MVP both years.
- Brandon Rush
Brandon Rush (born July 7, 1985) is a college basketball player from Kansas City, Missouri. He is currently a sophomore at the University of Kansas. A 2007 Wooden Award All-American who has led KU in scoring each of the last two seasons... A two time All-Big 12 First Team selection who can take over a game... Was one of the most decorated freshmen in KU history following 2005-06...
- Chase Budinger
Chase Budinger (born May 22, 1988 in Encinitas, California), is a college basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats. Possesses an athletic ability that makes his all-around game look effortless, but his defense must improve for him to be a force at both ends ... Few players have entered this program with loftier expectations, but he delivered on that promise by earning Pac-10 Freshman-of-the-Year honors.
- Darren Collison
Darren Michael Collison is an American basketball player. The right-hander is a native of Rancho Cucamonga, California, and is currently playing his sophomore season for the University of California, Los Angeles. Collison is widely considered to be one of the top guards in the NCAA. He was awarded the MVP of the Maui Invitational Tournament in December, 2006 and was named the Pacific 10 Conference Player of the Week on December 4, 2006, and again on February 18, 2007.
- Drew Neitzel
Drew Neitzel (born May 7, 1985) is an American collegiate men's basketball player in the NCAA. He is a junior at Michigan State University and wears the number 11. Neitzel's primary position is guard. He is listed at 6-0, 180 lbs.
- Sherron Collins
Sherron Marlon Collins (born March 18, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois) is a 5'11" American basketball player who currently plays for University of Kansas in the Big 12 of the NCAA. After the 2006-2007 season, Collins was unanimously selected to the Big 12 All-Rookie Team. He is also the big brother of Denzel Clay. An explosive point guard who has great shooting range and made a huge impact on KU's 2007 Big 12 Championships and NCAA Tournament Elite Eight run...
- Russell Robinson
Russell Robinson, Jr. (born January 24 1986) is an American NCAA basketball player. Two-time Danny Manning Mr. Jayhawk award honoree selected by his teammates... Two-time member of the Big 12 All-Defensive Team... Has led KU in assists each of the last two seasons... A lock-down defender who leads by example and shows outstanding work ethic... Has improved his shooting percentage - field goals and threes - each season at KU...
- Sasha Kaun
Alexander "Sasha" Kaun (pronounced Kahn) (born May 8 1985, in Tomsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union), is a Russian basketball player. He is currently a junior at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, USA, where he plays center for the KU men's basketball team. Known to most as Sasha Kaun, he is the starting center for the Jayhawks. Sasha moved to Melbourne, Florida where he attended high school at Florida Air Academy.
- Brian Butch
Brian Butch (born December 22, 1984 in Appleton, Wisconsin) was a center on the 2003 McDonald's All-American basketball team who is currently attending the University of Wisconsin on a basketball scholarship and where he's currently an economics major.
- Jajuan Smith
JaJuan Smith (born December 24, 1985) is a basketball player for the University of Tennessee. During the 2006-2007 season, he averaged 15.2 points per game. He currently is a starter for the team.JaJuan was a Walk-on from McMinn County High School.He may not have been recruited by Tennessee, but he has become an outstanding player who really stepped up his play this year.JaJuan was the key player for several games when Chris Lofton went down with an ankle sprain.
- Blake Hoffarber
Blake Hoffarber (6 foot, 4 inch, 200 lbs) is a Hopkins, Minnesota native who gained fame by way of a highlight reel shot during the 2005 Minnesota State High School Basketball Tournament against Eastview High School. With his Hopkins High School Royals trailing by two in the waning seconds of the state championship game, Hoffarber had a loose ball fall into his hands after he was knocked to the ground. While sitting on the floor of the Target Center, …
- Eric Devendorf
Eric Devendorf (born April 21, 1987 in Bay City, Michigan) is a current basketball player for the Syracuse University Orange men's basketball team.
- Jon Diebler
Jon Diebler is a basketball player at Ohio State. He is notable for having a great high school basketball career. He recently surpassed Jay Burson's 22 year old Ohio high school scoring record. He attended Upper Sandusky High School out of the Northern Ohio League in Wyandot County, Ohio. He was selected by rivals.com and scout.com as a four star prospect. With his awesome court knowledge and three point shooting he has 100 bagillion career points, …
- Jordan Hill
The biggest surprise of last year's freshman class ... A big-time athlete and strong shot blocker who is quick off the floor ... Still learning the game, but continues to make rapid progress ... A player in the mold of Channing Frye — one not highly recruited out of high school, but has shown tremendous ability ... His work ethic should help him continue to improve.
- Nic Wise
A high-energy guy who always plays with a smile on his face ... Expect to see a different Wise this season, as he has already dropped more than 20 pounds since the end of 2006-07 ... Needs to use his quickness to his advantage at both ends of the floor ... Better shot selection and fewer turnovers will boost his playing time ... Joins Jawann McClellan and Fendi Onobun as Houston-area products on the Wildcat roster.
- Jawann McClellan
A scorer with great instincts for the game ... His toughness and savvy are irreplaceable ... Despite not being at 100 percent all year, still averaged 28 minutes per game in 30 appearances (21 starts) as a junior ... A healthy McClellan will greatly improve the Wildcats ... Enters 2007-08 in the best shape of his career.
- Jerryd Bayless
Ranked as the No. 13 overall prospect in the country and the No. 3 guard by rivals.com ... A dynamic guard with a tremendous ability to score ... Attended the same high school as former Wildcat All-American Channing Frye (2001-05) ... Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period.
- Laval Lucas-Perry
Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period ... Ranked as the No. 22 point guard prospect by rivals.com ... Also an all-state football player ... A tough combo guard who might be the surprise of this recruiting class.
- Jamelle Horne
Ranked as the No. 21 overall recruit and the No. 6 small forward prospect by rivals.com ... A great defensive player and a superb athlete ... Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period ... Becomes the second top-notch San Diego product to join the Wildcats in the last two seasons ... Often compared favorably to former Wildcat Richard Jefferson.
- Daniel Dillon
Arizona’s best defender and a skilled ballhandler with the ability to play both guard positions ... Possesses great mental toughness and fits very well into UA’s up-tempo system ... The Wildcats’ best-rebounding guard, which has led to increased playing time ... Still needs to improve the consistency of his jump shot ... Joins Marty Barmentloo (Littlehampton, South Australia, 1993-95) as the only Australians to play basketball for the Wildcats.
- Alex Jacobson
Ranked as the No. 23 center in the nation by scout.com ... Possesses a big body with great hands and touch around the basket ... Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period ... Tallest player to enter the program since Loren Woods (1999-2001) ... Attended the same high school as current assistant coach Miles Simon, and played two seasons with current teammate David Bagga.
- Brennan Bechard
A local product that is an invited walk on after spending 2005-06 at Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kan... A talented perimeter shooter... Will be looked upon to add depth at the guard position.
- Zane Johnson
Rated as the No. 83 overall recruit on Sports Illustrated’s Hot 100 Seniors and the No. 38 small forward prospect by rivals.com ... A strong outside shooter with unlimited potential ... Is the sixth Phoenix-area product to join the program since 1996-97 ... Signed with Arizona during the November Early Signing Period.
- Brady Morningstar
Played a reserve role his freshman season and looks to gain more playing time in 2007-08... A solid student who was named to the Athletic Director's and Big 12 Commissioner's honor rolls following the spring 2007 semester... A standout local product that went to prep school following his high school senior season... Has great range from inside and outside the three-point arc...
- Fendi Onobun
Another of the growing list of Wildcats from the Houston area (there are three) ... Needs to be more intense on the court ... Carries a strong physical presence ... A relentless rebounder who possesses a steady mid-range jump shot ... Contiunes to work hard on his perimeter skills ... Unselfishly came out of a redshirt midway through the 2005-06 season and made solid contributions on both ends of the court ... A career 61.8 percent (34-of-55) FG shooter.
- Cole Aldrich
I'm tall, and I play basketball. Goin to the University of Kansas in 07'. ROCK CHALK!
- Kirk Walters
Granted a fifth year of eligibility due to medical hardship on June 20, 2007 ... An excellent athlete who runs the floor well and has great hands ... A quick leaper with ever-improving shot-blocking abilities ... Added 34 pounds to his 6-foot-11 frame since his arrival ... Enjoyed his most productive season as a junior ... The only Wildcat regular to shoot better than 50 percent (.586/82-of-140) from the floor in 2005-06 ... Olson says, "We’re very pleased with him.
- Bret Brielmaier
Proved to be a hard worker from his first day in the program and has played his way into a key frontline reserve role ... Adds depth in the post with increasing productivity ... Tenacious on the glass and yet the most fun-loving guy on the squad ... Saw action in 30 games as a sophomore, including the first two starts of his career, and posted his first double-figure scoring effort vs. Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament.
- Mohamed Tangara
A relentless rebounder who goes after every ball.... Takes pride in doing the little things ... Runs the floor very well and has a strong defensive presence ... Offensive game needs to develop .... Tangara brings a strong work ethic and outstanding character to the program ... Hampered by injuries as a freshman and sophomore, but his overall strength benefitted from time in the weight room ... Still largely untested, as 26 of his 38 career appearances have been five minutes or less.
- David Bagga
Joined the program as a walk-on ... His size and ability to play multiple positions certainly will help in practice situations ... Another in the long line of Southern California prep products to join the Wildcat roster, but the first since Hassan Adams in 2002-03 ... The last two Mater Dei graduates to appear on the UA roster were Reggie Geary (1992-96) and Miles Simon (1994-98).
- Jeremy Case
A fifth-year senior who graduated in May 2007 with a bachelor's degree in communication studies... Posted a 4.0 grade point average his final semester and has started taking master's degree courses in summer 2007... A great shooter whose prowess from beyond the arc has been compared to former Jayhawk Jeff Boschee...
- Tyrel Reed
Son of a coach who can impact a game in many ways... Can run the team at the point but also has great range for the two guard position... A proven winner guiding his high school to three state playoff appearances with one title and a 95-5 four-year record... An outstanding student who should contend for freshman postseason accolades.
- Matt Kleinmann
An invited walk-on who was a redshirt for 2004-05 and appeared in 16 games in 2005-06 and 17 games last season... A big body who adds depth to the Jayhawk frontcourt... An outstanding student who juggles the long hours of being an architecture major and student-athlete... Is a four-time member of the Athletic Director's Honor Roll... Every game Kleinmann has scored in for his career, Kansas has won.
- Darnell Jackson
One of five returning seniors who is looking for his fourth straight Big 12 regular-season title... A big body inside who has a knack for finding the loose ball... A crowd favorite due to his hard work and being a gritty competitor... An impact player who runs and jumps very well for his size... Can be an inside force.
- Rodrick Stewart
A great athlete who transferred from Southern California in December 2004... Did not become eligible until December 2005... Played point guard at USC, yet has played the two, three and four at KU... Extremely quick and has great leaping ability... A solid defender who plays well in the open court... Can provide highlight reel dunks as he broke a backboard while on a college all-star team which toured Slovenia in summer 2005.
- Brad Witherspoon
Asked to join the squad following his performance at walk-on tryouts on Oct. 15, 2006... Brings a great attitude and intensity to the team... A gym rat who is normally the first one out for practice and one of the last ones off the floor.
- Chase Buford
An invited walk on who will provide depth at the guard spot... A hard worker who had some back luck his senior year in high school... Has fully recovered from his senior set backs... Has roots at Kansas as both parents either coached or were student-athletes in Lawrence.
- Conner Teahan
An invited walk on who received numerous scholoarship offers following an outstanding high school career... Versatile player who will provide depth to the two, three and four spots... Has a good shooting touch, yet can play inside as well.