Derek Johnson
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Play-by-Play for Baker University (🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐)
Former stops: Rock Chalk Sports Talk/KLWN, 105.9 KISS, Kansas Volleyball pxp
Play-by-Play for Baker University (🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐)
Former stops: Rock Chalk Sports Talk/KLWN, 105.9 KISS, Kansas Volleyball pxp
HIGHLIGHTS from Baker gutting out a top-25 victory with first place on the line in the Heart
January 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
HIGHLIGHTS from Baker gutting out a top-25 victory with first place on the line in the Heart
Absolute banger of bowl season lately
December 28, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Absolute banger of bowl season lately
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
You have to go back to the 2013-2014 season for the last time Kansas began Big 12 play with more than two losses
You have to go back to the 2013-2014 season for the last time Kansas began Big 12 play with more than two losses
December 24, 2024 at 1:49 PM
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
You have to go back to the 2013-2014 season for the last time Kansas began Big 12 play with more than two losses
You have to go back to the 2013-2014 season for the last time Kansas began Big 12 play with more than two losses
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
The 32% eFG% for Brown yesterday was the lowest allowed by the #KUbball defense of the season. In fact it was the lowest allowed since an 85-59 victory over West Virginia in January of 2022
The 32% eFG% for Brown yesterday was the lowest allowed by the #KUbball defense of the season. In fact it was the lowest allowed since an 85-59 victory over West Virginia in January of 2022
December 23, 2024 at 6:11 PM
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
The 32% eFG% for Brown yesterday was the lowest allowed by the #KUbball defense of the season. In fact it was the lowest allowed since an 85-59 victory over West Virginia in January of 2022
The 32% eFG% for Brown yesterday was the lowest allowed by the #KUbball defense of the season. In fact it was the lowest allowed since an 85-59 victory over West Virginia in January of 2022
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
Though this is true on the defensive end, Dickinson ranks in just the 11th percentile in on/off Offensive Rebound rate, lowest on KU
On the flip side, Flory Bidunga rates in the 95th percentile for on/off Offensive Rebound rate, best on KU
Though this is true on the defensive end, Dickinson ranks in just the 11th percentile in on/off Offensive Rebound rate, lowest on KU
On the flip side, Flory Bidunga rates in the 95th percentile for on/off Offensive Rebound rate, best on KU
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
Hunter Dickinson ranks in the 99th percentile in defensive rebounds per 40 this season. He’s also 8th nationally in defensive rebound rate
Hunter Dickinson ranks in the 99th percentile in defensive rebounds per 40 this season. He’s also 8th nationally in defensive rebound rate
December 22, 2024 at 5:48 PM
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
Though this is true on the defensive end, Dickinson ranks in just the 11th percentile in on/off Offensive Rebound rate, lowest on KU
On the flip side, Flory Bidunga rates in the 95th percentile for on/off Offensive Rebound rate, best on KU
Though this is true on the defensive end, Dickinson ranks in just the 11th percentile in on/off Offensive Rebound rate, lowest on KU
On the flip side, Flory Bidunga rates in the 95th percentile for on/off Offensive Rebound rate, best on KU
CFB 25 ratings for #KUfball players on the 2025 team!
Obviously doesn’t include freshmen, non-FBS players or ratings boosts for players developing into next season
Obviously doesn’t include freshmen, non-FBS players or ratings boosts for players developing into next season
December 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM
CFB 25 ratings for #KUfball players on the 2025 team!
Obviously doesn’t include freshmen, non-FBS players or ratings boosts for players developing into next season
Obviously doesn’t include freshmen, non-FBS players or ratings boosts for players developing into next season
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
Flory Bidunga currently has 18 dunks this season, most on KU. That number also would’ve ranked 2nd on KU for ALL OF last season
Flory Bidunga currently has 18 dunks this season, most on KU. That number also would’ve ranked 2nd on KU for ALL OF last season
December 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
Flory Bidunga currently has 18 dunks this season, most on KU. That number also would’ve ranked 2nd on KU for ALL OF last season
Flory Bidunga currently has 18 dunks this season, most on KU. That number also would’ve ranked 2nd on KU for ALL OF last season
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
The Jayhawks rank in the 98th percentile nationally in the percentage of their team points that come in the paint
The Jayhawks rank in the 98th percentile nationally in the percentage of their team points that come in the paint
December 19, 2024 at 3:15 PM
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
The Jayhawks rank in the 98th percentile nationally in the percentage of their team points that come in the paint
The Jayhawks rank in the 98th percentile nationally in the percentage of their team points that come in the paint
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
Hunter Dickinson ranks in the 99th percentile in defensive rebounds per 40 this season. He’s also 8th nationally in defensive rebound rate
Hunter Dickinson ranks in the 99th percentile in defensive rebounds per 40 this season. He’s also 8th nationally in defensive rebound rate
December 18, 2024 at 1:50 PM
KU STAT OF THE DAY:
Hunter Dickinson ranks in the 99th percentile in defensive rebounds per 40 this season. He’s also 8th nationally in defensive rebound rate
Hunter Dickinson ranks in the 99th percentile in defensive rebounds per 40 this season. He’s also 8th nationally in defensive rebound rate
KU Stat of the Day:
Obviously this could change with bowl/CFP season, but Kansas finished the season tanking 4th nationally in success rate on 3rd/4th down
Obviously this could change with bowl/CFP season, but Kansas finished the season tanking 4th nationally in success rate on 3rd/4th down
December 17, 2024 at 1:38 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
Obviously this could change with bowl/CFP season, but Kansas finished the season tanking 4th nationally in success rate on 3rd/4th down
Obviously this could change with bowl/CFP season, but Kansas finished the season tanking 4th nationally in success rate on 3rd/4th down
KU Stat of the Day:
The Jayhawks rank 13th nationally in defensive rebounding rate only giving up an offensive board about 23% of missed shots, which would be the best rate of Bill Self’s entire tenure at Kansas
The Jayhawks rank 13th nationally in defensive rebounding rate only giving up an offensive board about 23% of missed shots, which would be the best rate of Bill Self’s entire tenure at Kansas
December 16, 2024 at 1:41 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
The Jayhawks rank 13th nationally in defensive rebounding rate only giving up an offensive board about 23% of missed shots, which would be the best rate of Bill Self’s entire tenure at Kansas
The Jayhawks rank 13th nationally in defensive rebounding rate only giving up an offensive board about 23% of missed shots, which would be the best rate of Bill Self’s entire tenure at Kansas
KU Stat of the Day:
After just 7 free throw attempts against NC State, Kansas currently ranks 361st in the country in free throw attempt rate
After just 7 free throw attempts against NC State, Kansas currently ranks 361st in the country in free throw attempt rate
December 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
After just 7 free throw attempts against NC State, Kansas currently ranks 361st in the country in free throw attempt rate
After just 7 free throw attempts against NC State, Kansas currently ranks 361st in the country in free throw attempt rate
KU Stat of the Day:
The last time Kansas faced NC State was the 2022 Battle 4 Atlantis when Gradey Dick scored 25 points on six made threes
Prior to that it was KU’s Sweet 16 victory when they were just 1-14 from three but were led by Thomas Robinson’s 18 points & 15 rebounds
The last time Kansas faced NC State was the 2022 Battle 4 Atlantis when Gradey Dick scored 25 points on six made threes
Prior to that it was KU’s Sweet 16 victory when they were just 1-14 from three but were led by Thomas Robinson’s 18 points & 15 rebounds
December 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
The last time Kansas faced NC State was the 2022 Battle 4 Atlantis when Gradey Dick scored 25 points on six made threes
Prior to that it was KU’s Sweet 16 victory when they were just 1-14 from three but were led by Thomas Robinson’s 18 points & 15 rebounds
The last time Kansas faced NC State was the 2022 Battle 4 Atlantis when Gradey Dick scored 25 points on six made threes
Prior to that it was KU’s Sweet 16 victory when they were just 1-14 from three but were led by Thomas Robinson’s 18 points & 15 rebounds
KU Stat of the Day:
Kansas ranks 25th in pass blocking and 5th in run blocking grade as a team on Pro Football Focus
They are one of just 8 teams to be top 25 in both, and one of just 5 from the Power 4
Kansas ranks 25th in pass blocking and 5th in run blocking grade as a team on Pro Football Focus
They are one of just 8 teams to be top 25 in both, and one of just 5 from the Power 4
December 13, 2024 at 3:49 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
Kansas ranks 25th in pass blocking and 5th in run blocking grade as a team on Pro Football Focus
They are one of just 8 teams to be top 25 in both, and one of just 5 from the Power 4
Kansas ranks 25th in pass blocking and 5th in run blocking grade as a team on Pro Football Focus
They are one of just 8 teams to be top 25 in both, and one of just 5 from the Power 4
KU Stat of the Day:
Dajuan Harris needs 9 points to hit the 1,000 point plateau at Kansas
He’s also up to 729 career assists, 3rd most at Kansas and 75 behind Jacque Vaughn for 2nd. Additionally, he’s at 231 career steals, 16 back of Russell Robinson for moving into the top 5 there
Dajuan Harris needs 9 points to hit the 1,000 point plateau at Kansas
He’s also up to 729 career assists, 3rd most at Kansas and 75 behind Jacque Vaughn for 2nd. Additionally, he’s at 231 career steals, 16 back of Russell Robinson for moving into the top 5 there
December 12, 2024 at 2:59 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
Dajuan Harris needs 9 points to hit the 1,000 point plateau at Kansas
He’s also up to 729 career assists, 3rd most at Kansas and 75 behind Jacque Vaughn for 2nd. Additionally, he’s at 231 career steals, 16 back of Russell Robinson for moving into the top 5 there
Dajuan Harris needs 9 points to hit the 1,000 point plateau at Kansas
He’s also up to 729 career assists, 3rd most at Kansas and 75 behind Jacque Vaughn for 2nd. Additionally, he’s at 231 career steals, 16 back of Russell Robinson for moving into the top 5 there
Reminder that if you haven’t seen Klaus yet you’re missing out on what has become my #1 Christmas movie
December 12, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Reminder that if you haven’t seen Klaus yet you’re missing out on what has become my #1 Christmas movie
KU Stat of the Day:
On shots At the Rim combined with 3-balls, David Coit ranks in the 94th percentile nationally in eFG%
On shots At the Rim combined with 3-balls, David Coit ranks in the 94th percentile nationally in eFG%
December 11, 2024 at 3:21 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
On shots At the Rim combined with 3-balls, David Coit ranks in the 94th percentile nationally in eFG%
On shots At the Rim combined with 3-balls, David Coit ranks in the 94th percentile nationally in eFG%
KU Stat of the Day:
Did you know Kansas ranks #1 nationally on KenPoms D-1 experience rating?
Did you know Kansas ranks #1 nationally on KenPoms D-1 experience rating?
December 10, 2024 at 4:42 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
Did you know Kansas ranks #1 nationally on KenPoms D-1 experience rating?
Did you know Kansas ranks #1 nationally on KenPoms D-1 experience rating?
KU Stat of the Day:
Among qualified players, KU’s best player On/Off net ratings are:
Dajuan Harris (+23.7)
Rylan Griffen (+13.1)
Flory Bidunga (+9.9)
KJ Adams (+4.4)
Hunter Dickinson (+3.4)
Among qualified players, KU’s best player On/Off net ratings are:
Dajuan Harris (+23.7)
Rylan Griffen (+13.1)
Flory Bidunga (+9.9)
KJ Adams (+4.4)
Hunter Dickinson (+3.4)
December 9, 2024 at 3:08 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
Among qualified players, KU’s best player On/Off net ratings are:
Dajuan Harris (+23.7)
Rylan Griffen (+13.1)
Flory Bidunga (+9.9)
KJ Adams (+4.4)
Hunter Dickinson (+3.4)
Among qualified players, KU’s best player On/Off net ratings are:
Dajuan Harris (+23.7)
Rylan Griffen (+13.1)
Flory Bidunga (+9.9)
KJ Adams (+4.4)
Hunter Dickinson (+3.4)
KU Stat of the Day:
Columbia native Dajuan Harris’ career against Missouri (3 games)
9 ppg
10-14 FG (71%)
7-9 3pt (78%)
5.3 apg
1.3 spg
Columbia native Dajuan Harris’ career against Missouri (3 games)
9 ppg
10-14 FG (71%)
7-9 3pt (78%)
5.3 apg
1.3 spg
December 8, 2024 at 3:37 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
Columbia native Dajuan Harris’ career against Missouri (3 games)
9 ppg
10-14 FG (71%)
7-9 3pt (78%)
5.3 apg
1.3 spg
Columbia native Dajuan Harris’ career against Missouri (3 games)
9 ppg
10-14 FG (71%)
7-9 3pt (78%)
5.3 apg
1.3 spg
Wins vs the current CFP Top 25
Kansas: 3
Texas + Penn State + Notre Dame + Miami + SMU + Indiana: 2
Kansas: 3
Texas + Penn State + Notre Dame + Miami + SMU + Indiana: 2
December 8, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Wins vs the current CFP Top 25
Kansas: 3
Texas + Penn State + Notre Dame + Miami + SMU + Indiana: 2
Kansas: 3
Texas + Penn State + Notre Dame + Miami + SMU + Indiana: 2
KU Stat of the Day:
Jalon Daniels has 1,047 career rushing yards, ranking 4th among KU QBs all-time
In 2025 he will need 37 rushing yards to glide by Bill Whittemore, 244 to surpass Chip Hilleary and 618 for first place from Nolan Cromwell
He’s also 2 rushing TDs from the top 10 for all Jayhawks
Jalon Daniels has 1,047 career rushing yards, ranking 4th among KU QBs all-time
In 2025 he will need 37 rushing yards to glide by Bill Whittemore, 244 to surpass Chip Hilleary and 618 for first place from Nolan Cromwell
He’s also 2 rushing TDs from the top 10 for all Jayhawks
December 7, 2024 at 1:57 PM
KU Stat of the Day:
Jalon Daniels has 1,047 career rushing yards, ranking 4th among KU QBs all-time
In 2025 he will need 37 rushing yards to glide by Bill Whittemore, 244 to surpass Chip Hilleary and 618 for first place from Nolan Cromwell
He’s also 2 rushing TDs from the top 10 for all Jayhawks
Jalon Daniels has 1,047 career rushing yards, ranking 4th among KU QBs all-time
In 2025 he will need 37 rushing yards to glide by Bill Whittemore, 244 to surpass Chip Hilleary and 618 for first place from Nolan Cromwell
He’s also 2 rushing TDs from the top 10 for all Jayhawks