2005-06 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team
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The 2005–06 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas
Jayhawks
for the NCAA Division I men's intercollegiate basketball
season of 2005–2006. The team was led by Bill Self
in his third season as head coach. The team played its home games in Allen Fieldhouse
in Lawrence, Kansas
.
In 2005–06 the Jayhawks fielded one of the youngest teams in the nation, by the end of the year the starting line-up consisted of 3 Freshmen and 2 Sophomores. After some early season struggles, the Jayhawks finished the season with thirteen conference wins, good enough for their second straight season in which the team had claimed a share of the championship. Bill Self was named Big 12 Coach of the Year for the first time. In postseason play the team defeated its conference opponents to claim its first Big 12 Championship title since 1999. In the NCAA Division I tournament
, the fourth seeded Jayhawks were defeated in the first round by Bradley
, a #13 seed.
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University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks
The sports teams at the University of Kansas are known as the Jayhawks. They are one of three schools in the state of Kansas that participate in NCAA Division I. The Jayhawks are also a member of the Big 12 Conference...
for the NCAA Division I men's intercollegiate basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
season of 2005–2006. The team was led by Bill Self
Bill Self
Bill Self is an American college men's basketball coach at the University of Kansas, where he led the Jayhawks to the 2008 NCAA national championship....
in his third season as head coach. The team played its home games in Allen Fieldhouse
Allen Fieldhouse
Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The arena, named in honor of Dr. Forrest C. "Phog" Allen, who coached the university's men's basketball team for 39 years, is one of college basketball's most historically significant and prestigious buildings...
in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence is the sixth largest city in the U.S. State of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, Lawrence is the anchor city of the Lawrence, Kansas, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Douglas County...
.
In 2005–06 the Jayhawks fielded one of the youngest teams in the nation, by the end of the year the starting line-up consisted of 3 Freshmen and 2 Sophomores. After some early season struggles, the Jayhawks finished the season with thirteen conference wins, good enough for their second straight season in which the team had claimed a share of the championship. Bill Self was named Big 12 Coach of the Year for the first time. In postseason play the team defeated its conference opponents to claim its first Big 12 Championship title since 1999. In the NCAA Division I tournament
2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2006 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball as a culmination of the 2005–06 basketball season...
, the fourth seeded Jayhawks were defeated in the first round by Bradley
Bradley University
Bradley University, founded in 1897, is a private, co-educational university located in Peoria, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and a full-time faculty of approximately 350....
, a #13 seed.
Recruiting
Roster
| Name | # | Position | Height | Weight | Year | Home Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Case | 10 | Guard | 6–1 | 170 | Sophomore | McAlester, OK |
| Mario Chalmers Mario Chalmers Almario Vernard "Mario" Chalmers is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the NBA. He was selected 34th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves... |
15 | Guard | 6–1 | 182 | Freshman | Anchorage, AK |
| C.J. Giles | 33 | Center | 6–10 | 235 | Sophomore | Seattle, WA |
| Jeff Hawkins | 1 | Guard | 5–11 | 180 | Senior | Kansas City, KS |
| Darnell Jackson Darnell Jackson Darnell Edred Jackson is an American professional basketball player for BC Donetsk in Ukraine. He is 6'9" and is 253 lbs. Jackson played for the University of Kansas in college for four seasons, including the 2008 national championship team... |
32 | Forward | 6–8 | 240 | Sophomore | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Sasha Kaun Sasha Kaun Alexander Olegovich Kaun is a Russian professional basketball player. He played college basketball in the United States with the University of Kansas for four seasons, including the 2007–2008 national championship team... |
24 | Center | 6–11 | 246 | Sophomore | Melbourne, FL |
| Matt Kleinmann | 54 | Center | 6–10 | 237 | Freshman | Overland Park, KS |
| Christian Moody | 34 | Forward | 6–8 | 220 | Senior | Asheville, NC |
| Russell Robinson Russell Robinson Russell Robinson, Jr. is an American basketball player with JSF Nanterre in French Pro A. Prior to his move to Europe, Robinson played with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League, where he wore number 11. Robinson played for the University of Kansas in college for four seasons,... |
3 | Guard | 6–1 | 196 | Sophomore | New York City, NY |
| Brandon Rush Brandon Rush Brandon Leray Rush is an American basketball player. On July 15, 2008, Rush signed a contract to play basketball for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted in 2008 by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Rush played for the University of Kansas in college for three seasons, including the 2007–2008... |
25 | Guard | 6–6 | 202 | Freshman | Kansas City, MO |
| Rodrick Stewart | 5 | Guard | 6–4 | 201 | Sophomore | Seattle, WA |
| Stephen Vinson | 20 | Guard | 6–2 | 195 | Senior | Lawrence, KS |
| Julian Wright Julian Wright Julian Emil-Jamaal Wright is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. He played collegiately for the University of Kansas.-High school career:... |
30 | Forward | 6–8 | 218 | Freshman | Chicago Heights, IL |
Schedule
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!colspan=8| NCAA Tournament