Wendell Barnhouse Articles - Page 2

The Streak died at age 14, a victim of fate and karma, not tragedy. Last season, for the first time since 2004, Kansas didn’t finish on top of the Big 12 standings. Injuries, attrition and a dysfunctional roster led to the Jayhawks finishing behind co-champions Kansas State and Texas Tech and a second-round NCAA Tournament […]

If nothing else, the past two college basketball seasons should quiet the barking Kansas State fans who have been naysayers since the day Bruce Weber was named the coaching replacement for the popular Frank Martin. Weber started out in Manhattan with a shared Big 12 title (mostly with Martin’s players) that was tainted by a […]

Since hiring Lon Kruger in the spring of 2011, Oklahoma has reached the NCAA Tournament six out of eight seasons, including a Final Four in 2016. The Sooners should again be in the March Madness mix if Kruger can blend three veterans with seven freshmen and two transfers now eligible. It’s the biggest roster makeover […]

Six out, six in. The Iowa State Cyclones must replace six key players from last season’s 23-12 team, including its top four scorers. There are six newcomers – freshmen Tre Jackson, Caleb Grill, Marcedus Leech and Luke Anderson along with transfers Rasir Bolton and Javan Johnson. Combined with two returning starters and other holdovers, it […]

Considering recent Baylor Bears college basketball seasons, it’s difficult to believe that there was once a trope questioning Scott Drew’s coaching chops. Let’s just delete those thoughts. Drew has proven he can take whoever he as on his roster and assemble a team that wins 20 games, finishes in the top half of the Big […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Other than the Court of Public Opinion, no one has been found guilty based on perception. In legal terms, “perception” equals reasonable doubt. What appears to be misconduct becomes a judgment call. Just because you’re thinking of flipping off the driver who cut you off, you’re not guilty of road rage […]

Signature sideline attire has been an identifier for certain college basketball coaches. Former Illinois coach Lou Henson used to wear a tequila sunrise orange sport coat, championing a key Illini color. Former St. John’s coach Louie Carnesseca went with sweaters. Bob Knight made every game casual Friday by wearing polos. West Virginia’s Bob Huggins has […]

When the Big 12 Conference has its men’s basketball media day in Kansas City Wednesday, a major announcement will receive considerable attention. Monday, Kansas and Missouri announced that it had agreed to a six-game renewal of the Border Showdown, starting next season. The cessation of hostilities and the renewal of the rivalry was met with […]

There is no logical reason for Brent Williams to have a six-year, $23-million contract coaching college basketball. Who the hell is Brent Williams? Great question. Texas A&M’s new coach is better known as Buzz Williams. How he came by his acquired first name is just a part of a story that keeps your eyebrows stuck […]