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Derek Noll

Derek Noll

Joined: Feb 2, 2022

An avid Jayhawks fan his entire life, Derek graduated from the University of Kansas in 1999 and has been writing about the Jayhawks since 2014, getting his start at Rock Chalk Talk.  He specializes in uniform analysis for basketball and football and offers a humorous take on player performances through Player Ratings posts.

Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) scores a touch down during the NCAA college football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. This is the Bearcats last game of the season, as well as their Senior Night Saturday.
Football

84 Days: The Best Tournament, Round One, Games 7 and 8

Four greats, but only two move on in our The Best Tournament. It's David Jaynes against Devin Neal and Ray Evans against Gilbert Brown.

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Football

87 Days: The Best Tournament, Round One, Games 5 and 6

Four greats, but only two move on in our The Best Tournament. It's John Zook against Larry Brown and Kerry Meier against Curtis McClinton.

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Football

93 Days: The Best Tournament, Round One, Games 3 and 4

Four greats, but only two move on in our The Best Tournament. It's Nolan Cromwell against Mike McCormack and Tony Sands against James Sims.

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Football

97 Days: The Best Tournament, Round One, Games 1 and 2

Four greats, but only two move on in our The Best Tournament

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Nov 15, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Rice Owls guard Noah Shelby (1) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

Kansas Basketball Gets Two More Commitments

Kansas adds some depth for practice in Will Thengvall and an atypical redshirt in Noah Shelby.

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Dec 1, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) drives against
Basketball

What’s the Best Lineup for Kansas Basketball?

With the addition of explosive wings in the transfer portal, new freshmen, and returning starters, Kansas basketball is loaded for the 2024-25 season.

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Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Rylan Griffen (3) and guard Aaron
Basketball

Rylan Griffen Commits to Kansas

Kansas gets another piece of the puzzle in guard Rylan Griffen from Alabama.

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Mar 22, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard AJ Storr (2) dribbles the ball against
Basketball

Addition of AJ Storr Bolsters Flexibility

Wisconsin transfer AJ Storr offers shooting and athleticism in move to Kansas.

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Link Academy player LaBaron Philon drives to the hoop.The 2023 City of Palms Classic basketball
Basketball

Labaron Philon Decommits from Kansas

Four Star point guard prospect Labaron Philon decommits from Kansas and in search of another school.

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Florida Gators guard Riley Kugel (2) runs after a loose ball against the Colorado Buffaloes on
Basketball

Kansas Basketball Receives Commitment from Riley Kugel

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks have already been busy in the transfer portal, securing the services of ex-Florida guard Riley Kugel before the official end o

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South Dakota State's guard Zeke Mayo (2) passes the ball to a teammate during the first half on
Basketball

Kansas Basketball Receives Commitment from Zeke Mayo

Just a few days after receiving a commitment from ex-Florida Gator Riley Kugel, the Jayhawks secured another commitment from a highly rated transfer. This time,

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Mar 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) during a loss to
Basketball

Kansas vs Gonzaga: Player Ratings to the Theme of Sports Brothers

Well, I have been saving this theme all season long, waiting for Parker Braun to have a break-out game. That never happened, so here we are, in the final game o

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