February 22: News Headlines Digest
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Also see our Daily Threads, February 22, and the News Digest for Yesterday, February 21, as well as Daily Threads for Yesterday, February 21
##Newell: Kansas coach Bill Self looks for improved defense, rebounding in Texas rematch##
LAWRENCE — To Kansas coach Bill Self, this should be about pride.
Sure his team can all but lock up a 10th straight Big 12 regular-season championship with a victory in Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. home game against No. 19 Texas.
##Dodd: Kansas defense not where Self needs it to be##
LAWRENCE — Here is a scene from Tuesday night: It is the second half at Texas Tech, and Kansas is on the ropes. Texas Tech guard Robert Turner has just slashed into the lane, and the ball goes in the basket again. On the sideline, Bill Self looks toward the bench and mutters to anyone who will listen: “We can’t guard anybody.”
###Bean, Burnt Orange Nation: Texas Basketball Report 7.5: Into The King’s Lair###
This is the way it’s supposed to be. The way that it was prior to the last two difficult seasons.
Texas and Kansas battling for the Big 12 crown.
###** Kansas looks to save face in rematch with Texas**###
Today, Kansas University’s basketball team can take a huge step toward claiming a 10th-straight Big 12 Conference championship.
The first-place Jayhawks, who possess an 11-2 record in league play, take on second-place Texas, which at 9-4 is a full two games back with five remaining.
Also see our Daily Threads, February 22, and the News Digest for Yesterday, February 21, as well as Daily Threads for Yesterday, February 21
