JAYHAWKS GET THEIR RINGS

The National Champion Kansas Jayhawks got their hardware for the hard work last season, getting the National Champion rings in a private ceremony on campus last Friday.

"It was a pretty good evening that was special for our guys," Kansas Head Coach Bill Self said of the ceremony which had a capacity crowd of approximately 100 in the Naismith Room at Allen Fieldhouse. "It was a very appreciative group of people tonight that were able to get their rings."

All but three of the 17-member 2007-08 roster was present. Guard Russell Robinson and center Sasha Kaun are playing professionally overseas and forward Darrell Arthur had commitments with the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Jayhawks will open defense of their national title in the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic on Novenber 16th against a yet-to-be-announced opponent. Kansas will play the Washington Huskies in the Championship Rounds at Sprint Center in Kansas City on November 24th. The other semi-final is Syracuse against Florida.

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