Matt Tait

From his first team at 4 years old, to 2 different AAU squads, a starring role at LHS & 'That Dwyane Wade Demeanor' at South Dakota State, #KUbball guard Zeke Mayo just kept adding to his game & it led him to live out a dream at Kansas... r1s1sports.com/where-zeke-may…

Along these lines, one thing he tells them all is that you're not as far away as you might think... Backup is 1 play away from being needed. No. 3 QB is "a whopping 2 plays away. And so on down the line. He says they understand that, embrace it & prepare that way, too. #KUfball

ICYMI… #KUbball coach Bill Self was released from the hospital today. Here’s his statement from KU ⬇️

The other day, Self talked about this vaguely and without mentioning the player, noting that he was open to using the final roster spot to add PG depth and another guard who can shoot and run a team…

Zebrowski was asked if any newcomers stood out in terms of their retention of the offense from spring. Without hesitation, he mentioned WR Emmanuel Henderson. #KUbball

Zebrowski when asked what makes an ideal backup QB... "That's a great question." His answer: A guy who acts like he's the starter & prepares like he's the starter. #KUfball

Zebrowski, of course, is also the KU offensive coordinator this season, so he's got a good handle on all positions. Said he's excited about the WRs & their athleticism, loves what Coach A is doing w/ the O-Line, especially depth, & he likes having a bunch of TEs who can play...

Zebrowski said it's been a lot of fun marrying philosophies & thoughts w/ Matt Lubick this offseason. Says they're both "football play junkies" & that Andy Kotelnicki was that way, too. Notes that 1 thing that makes it work is that they both know they don't know it all. #KUfball

Zebrowski said his hope for Jalon Daniels this season is for him to have fun & enjoy playing the game. He thought JD pressed in 2024, especially early, b/c he wanted it so bad for himself, his teammates, #KUfball, etc., but he hopes this year he'll be more free & just have fun...

#KUfball QB coach Jim Zebrowski said the QB room picked up a ton of experience & progress this offseason. He said his goal was to start fall camp on practice No. 15 of the spring and they succeeded in that. "It's been great."

Israeli basketball team Ironi Kiryat Ata announced on Instagram that it has signed Zeke Mayo.

You might've caught wind of a health issue with #KUbball coach Bill Self today. Sounds like he's all good. KU released the attached statement about an hour ago...

JD6: We have a lot of new guys on the team, but (today) it didn't feel that way. A lot of guys, even the new guys, came in ready to work. Hats off to them... #KUfball

Jalon Daniels said that focus that Sleeve talked about him having is the result of him pursuing the "happy medium" between his happy-go-lucky, loving-life self and the veteran leader, more business-like man & leader this team needs him to be... #KUfball

Gildersleeve on JD6: The biggest growth for Jalon has definitely been mental, it's just not even close. The biggest step he's taken has been the mental part of how he approaches things. Says his focus is better than ever & he's all about what he needs to do to win... #KUfball

Gildersleeve said the willingness of the newcomers to embrace #KUfball's competitive spirit has been a big advantage of that group getting comfortable so quick in the spring so they can get after it now. "When you have a competitive program, people develop. It's what happens."

KU strength coach Matt Gildersleeve on the "chip on the shoulder" mentality, which he & others think #KUfball operates better in: "You feel it back like never before."

Leipold on the cornerbacks having to replace Cobee & Melo: Yeah, you get comfortable with guys who have played a lot of football for you, but I don't think the cupboard's bare there. #KUfball

Leipold on #KUfball RB Daniel Hishaw, who continues to look good & emerge as a leader/face: Like I've said about Jalon and other guys in our program, you pull a little harder for guys who have been through a lot, especially injuries, during their time...

Leipold said the new stadium as a backdrop for the start of camp has been really cool and he can tell that the guys are excited to get in there... "It's gonna be something special." #KUfball

Leipold said the most improved player along the D-Line in terms of physical strength and overall understanding is Marcus Calvin... #KUfball