From: maryb@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.basketball.college
Subject: Jayhawk Post #9 (Spooks and Hoops)
Date: 5 Nov 92 00:38:32 CST
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Services

This article is from the Monday, November 2, 1992 issue of the University
Daily Kansan.

SPOOKS AND HOOPS
by David Dorsey, Kansan sportswriter

   "Late Night with Roy Williams" proved to be a thriller for Kansas
basketball fans, players and coaches. On Halloween night, a crowd of 15,800
filled Allen Field House for the opportunity to see Kansas basketball players
perform with and without a basketball. Players performed three skits that
included a version of the Newlywed Game, an imitation of Michael Jackson's
video "Thriller," and the grand finale dance to the rap song "Jump Around,"
led by newcomer guard Sean Pearson.
   Kansas coach Roy Williams praised the Kansas fans and players. "I thought
Sean was the best dancer," he said. "I think he had more fun than anybody
else.
   "I really believe that this is what sets Kansas basketball apart from just
about anywhere else in the country. I'm happy that the guys had a chance to go
out and have some fun, and I'm happy that the fans got to see the guys play
and in particular got a chance to look at Sean, Calvin and Darrin."
   Calvin Rayford, a 5-6 guard, and Darrin Hancock, a 6-6 forward, are the two
other newcomers to this year's team. Rayford awed the crowd when he
cartwheeled and flipped, starting off the team's version of "Thriller." "I
used to take gymnastics lessons," Rayford said.
   Williams took his turn dancing when several spirit squad members dragged
him off his chair and to the court. "I hope that was the last time you'll see
me dance, he said. "I hope, I hope, I hope."
   Before the players' skits began, fans were treated to a slam dunk contest
and the women's basketball team player introductions. Dahlkestione
Eiehelberger, a junior in high school from Topeka, said he decided to attend
"Late Night" when he heard about the contest. The decibel level in the field
house exploded as Eiehelberger threw up an alley-oop pass which resulted in
his thunderous jam.
   The festivities and contests began about 10:30, after Williams and women's
basketball coach Marian Washington cut the ceremonial ribbon, marking the
opening of the new Allen Field House floor. After midnight, the event climaxed
with an intrasquad scrimmage, part of which was televised on Channel 62.
Hancock led all scorers with 18 points.

COURTSIDE NOTES:
--Scot Pollard, a 6-10 high school senior from Kennewick, Wash., attended
  "Late Night" for his recruiting visit. Pollard said he would probably make
  a decision during the early signing period, which begins Nov. 11.
  ["KM"--Pollard verbally committed to KU early this week.]
--Pollard signed autographs for fans along with current Jayhawks before
  "Late Night" began.
--T.J. Whatley, a 6-4 Hot Springs, Ark., freshman, and Donnie Braun, a
  6-7 Hays senior, are walk-ons who suited up for the scrimmage.
--Rex Walters shot a dismal 1 for 10, but Williams did not seem concerned:
  "Rex was acting like he couldn't make a shot, but I think everybody in
  the stands knows that I'm not worried about Rex's shot."
--The retired jerseys of former players Paul Endacott, Charlie B. Black,
  Charles T. Black, Clyde Lovellette, B.H. Born and Lynette Woodard were
  on display for the first time.
--The Jayhawks have a new shot clock that displays the game clock.

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