Finnish power forward Pekka Markkanen has fond memories of his one year in the United States — specifically Kansas.
“I have never ever seen fans who really are in a basketball game (as they are at Kansas). And they were so nice. I always felt they supported me 100 percent. I can only say a big thank you. They will always have a place in my heart,” Markkanen said in an email interview with the Star.
He started for a 1989-90 KU team that went 30-5, finished second in the Big Eight (11-3) and went 1-1 in the NCAA Tournament.