Dec 11, 2020; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) during the game against the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
With the rise of one-and-done players in NCAA college basketball, it’s becoming less common to see our favorite Kansas basketball players in crimson and blue for a full four-year tenure.
While KU has certainly benefited some from one-year players – most recently notable names Andrew Wiggins and Josh Jackson – some of the best Kansas teams have been made up of four, five, and even six-year guys.