Rock Chalk Champions 2018

In the era of one-and-done freshmen in college basketball, the 2017-18 University of Kansas Jayhawks stood out as a veteran team that had grown together over the years. Powered by seniors Devonte’ Graham and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and explosive redshirt sophomore Malik Newman, KU overcame uncharacteristic early season struggles at Allen Fieldhouse to make an incredible run to an NCAA record 14^th straight Big 12 title and the program’s second national championship under coach Bill Self.
 
Packed with extensive coverage and stunning photography, Rock Chalk Champions 2018: The Kansas Jayhawks’ Run to the NCAA Title is the official championship book celebrating the Jayhawks’ amazing journey. Featuring dozens of exclusive photographs from Kansas Athletics, fans will relive this unforgettable season, from early wins over Kentucky and Nebraska to three wins each over Big 12 rivals Kansas State and West Virginia to the thrilling overtime victory over Duke in the Elite Eight and the exhilarating celebration in San Antonio. This commemorative book also includes in-depth profiles of Graham, Newman, Mykhailiuk, Udoka Azubuike and more, and a walk down memory lane with Kansas’ incredible 14 consecutive Big 12 titles.
 

Kansas Athletics The University of Kansas competes in the Big 12 conference. Kansas’ sports history dates back to the 1800s and the Jayhawks have won NCAA championships in men’s basketball, men’s cross country, men’s indoor track and field, men’s outdoor track and field and women’s outdoor track and field.