Jayhawks Basketball Enters a New Season With High Expectations
Kansas basketball opens another campaign carrying the weight of one of college hoops' proudest traditions and a hungry, retooled roster.
Few programs in college sports carry the expectations that follow Kansas basketball, and as the Jayhawks look ahead to another season, the standard in Lawrence remains, as ever, nothing short of championship contention.
The program's storied history, from its founding coach to its banner-filled arena, sets a bar that every roster is measured against. With a retooled lineup blending returning players and newcomers, coaches and fans alike are eager to see how the pieces fit together on the famed home court.
"At Kansas, a good season and a great season are two very different things, and everybody here knows it," said a longtime observer of the program. The passionate fan base fills the arena and travels well.
The weight of tradition
Playing in one of college basketball's toughest conferences guarantees a demanding schedule, and the Jayhawks will be tested night after night. For a fan base that measures success in deep tournament runs, anything less than a serious postseason push registers as a disappointment, a pressure that has long defined basketball in the Sunflower State.
