We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Even the big boys scramble for preps

By Andy Katz
ESPN.com

Friday, November 5, 2004

So, you think recruiting is easy for the big boys in college basketball? Not quite. Want pressure? In the midst of preparing for another Final Four run, Kansas coach Bill Self needs to also haul in an impact recruiting class this year. Seriously. The Jayhawks lose four seniors, including starters Wayne Simien, Aaron Miles, Keith Langford and reserve Michael Lee. They're also planning as if sophomore J.R. Giddens is going to declare for the NBA draft. ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.