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With players such as Cole Aldrich, Darnell Jackson and Darrell Arthur, a tough, beat-em-down, high-low offense comes to mind when thinking of a Bill Self led Kansas team. However the 3-point shot may be the key for Kansas’ success this season. 

While the 3-pointer is usually thought to be Dukish, or for desperate mid-majors looking for an upset, it’s hard to deny the Jayhawks’ 3-point shooting this season.  Fourteen games into the season, Kansas is already averaging 18.3 3-pointers per game, the highest of any Bill Self coached Kansas team. Read the rest of this entry »

No matter what website or scouting service you look at, Perry Ellis of Wichita Heights (KS) and JP Tokoto of Menomonee Falls (WI) are listed as two of top players in the class of 2012. While at NBPA Top 100 Camp at the University of Virginia, both Ellis and Tokoto took the time to update TheShiver.com on where they stand in their recruitment. Read the rest of this entry »

KC Classic Tourney Wrap Up

It was a great weekend of basketball at the KC Classic.  There were many talented players showcasing their abilities throughout the tournament.  There were several players that stood out in the age groups of U-15 up through U-17. Read the rest of this entry »

This past weekend standout guard Ben McLemore competed in the annual Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence, Kansas.  He missed his team, the St. Louis Eagles, first game on Friday night because of prom but arrived the next morning and played in all of their remaining games.  He made an immediate impact and helped his team take home the championship.  It has been speculated by many that Kansas is the early favorite in his recruitment, but there are schools from all over the country actively pursuing him.

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Once again the Jayhawk Invitational hosted some of the best AAU teams and players in the country. Take a look at some of the key games and moments in the tournament that led to the St. Louis Eagles, via forfeit, winning the tournament championship. Read the rest of this entry »