Email <a href="mailto:hutchpostsports@eaglemedia.com">hutchpostsports@eaglemedia.com</a> with other changes.&nbsp;

The final week of the regular season for high school football will kickoff sooner than expected, as several teams are moving their games to Thursday night due to expected storms on Friday. Newton (0-7) at Ark City (1-6) Fairfield (3-4) at Stafford (2-5) Haven (5-2) at Kingman (2-5) Nickerson (1-6) vs. Wichita-Trinity Academy (3-4) Little River (6-1) vs. Solomon (3-4)

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🏈 Area Week 8 games moved to Thursday due to weather

(AP) — The NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.

Two weeks after the Division I cabinet&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-college-athletes-pro-sports-betting-9610eb7dd4e8c71b92ab46a982cc3d98" rel="nofollow">approved the change</a>, Division II and III&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/news/2025/10/22/media-center-dii-management-council-adopts-proposal-to-allow-student-athletes-staff-to-bet-on-pro-sports.aspx" target="_blank">management councils</a>&nbsp;signed off on it, allowing the new rule to go into effect Nov. 1.

This doesn’t change the NCAA rule forbidding athletes from betting on college sports. The NCAA also prohibits sharing information about college competitions with bettors. The institution also doesn’t accept advertising or sponsorships of NCAA championships by betting sites.

Despite the change, the NCAA emphasized that it doesn’t endorse betting on sports, particularly for student-athletes.

NCAA President Charlie Baker anticipated the rule change would be passed when he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-baker-big-ten-private-equity-fb259d1fe81b4173b655f16a2fcf2c2d" rel="nofollow">talked with the media on Monday</a>&nbsp;at a Big East roundtable on the future of college basketball.

“This change recognizes the realities of today’s sports environment without compromising our commitment to protecting the integrity of college competition or the well-being of student-athletes,” said Roberta Page, director of athletics at Slippery Rock and chair of the Division II Management Council.

The change comes as NCAA enforcement caseloads involving sports betting violations have increased in recent years. Last month, the NCAA&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gambling-ncaa-fresno-state-san-jose-state-79cb4a2a1f9f23a2cb22902a9694aca1" rel="nofollow">banned three men’s college basketball players</a>&nbsp;for sports betting, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.

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 </figure>(AP) — The NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.Two weeks after the Division I cabinet&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-college-athletes-pro-sports-betting-9610eb7dd4e8c71b92ab46a982cc3d98" rel="nofollow">approved the change</a>, Division II and III&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/news/2025/10/22/media-center-dii-management-council-adopts-proposal-to-allow-student-athletes-staff-to-bet-on-pro-sports.aspx" target="_blank">management councils</a>&nbsp;signed off on it, allowing the new rule to go into effect Nov. 1.This doesn’t change the NCAA rule forbidding athletes from betting on college sports. The NCAA also prohibits sharing information about college competitions with bettors. The institution also doesn’t accept advertising or sponsorships of NCAA championships by betting sites.Despite the change, the NCAA emphasized that it doesn’t endorse betting on sports, particularly for student-athletes.NCAA President Charlie Baker anticipated the rule change would be passed when he&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-baker-big-ten-private-equity-fb259d1fe81b4173b655f16a2fcf2c2d" rel="nofollow">talked with the media on Monday</a>&nbsp;at a Big East roundtable on the future of college basketball.“This change recognizes the realities of today’s sports environment without compromising our commitment to protecting the integrity of college competition or the well-being of student-athletes,” said Roberta Page, director of athletics at Slippery Rock and chair of the Division II Management Council.The change comes as NCAA enforcement caseloads involving sports betting violations have increased in recent years. Last month, the NCAA&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gambling-ncaa-fresno-state-san-jose-state-79cb4a2a1f9f23a2cb22902a9694aca1" rel="nofollow">banned three men’s college basketball players</a>&nbsp;for sports betting, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.

NCAA allows college athletes to bet on professional sports starting Nov. 1

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🏀🎥 WATCH: KU head coach Bill Self and players preview 2025-26 season

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🏈 K-State travels to Lawrence for Dillons Sunflower Showdown

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks are set to host the Kansas State Wildcats for the 123rd rendition of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The longstanding in-state rivalry will kick off at 11 a.m., on TNT/truTV/HBO Max with JB Long, Mike Golic Jr., and Coy Wire on the call.

The Jayhawks enter the mid-season matchup coming off their second open week of the season. The Jayhawks sit at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play just past the midway point of the season. The Wildcats also enjoyed their second open date of the season last weekend and last played on Oct. 11, when they topped visiting TCU 41-28 in Manhattan.

Kansas enters the matchup having won three of their first four games this season at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, picking up wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia. The Jayhawks have been led by quarterback Jalon Daniels, who has 18 touchdown passes to just two interceptions through seven games this season. His 18 touchdown passes rank tied for sixth in the country and he's one of just three signal-callers in the country with 18 or more touchdowns and two or fewer interceptions.

The 18 touchdown passes from Daniels already match his career high, which was established in 2022. All total, he has completed 138-of-186 passes for 1,752 yards. The 18 touchdown passes already rank tied for fifth for most touchdown passes in a season in school history. He will move into a tie for fourth with four more. Daniels also has 226 rushing yards and a touchdown to his credit this season.

Senior wideout Emmanuel Henderson Jr., has emerged as Daniels' top target with 31 catches for 530 yards and four touchdowns on the season. Tight end Boden Groen has also been a standout in his first season with the Jayhawks, collecting 25 catches for 310 yards and three touchdowns. Leshon Williams leads the ground attack, with the running back rushing for 309 yards and five touchdowns in six games this season.

Defensively, linebacker Trey Lathan continues to lead the way for Kansas with 49 total tackles, six tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception and three pass breakups. He's complemented by linebacker Bangally Kamara, who leads the team with eight tackles-for-loss, despite missing a game and a half. Defensive end Leroy Harris III leads the squad with 4.5 sacks.

On the other side of the ball will be a Kansas State team that has won two of its last three games with the one loss going as a one-point loss on the road at Baylor. The Wildcats are 3-4 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play. The Wildcats are led by quarterback Avery Johnson, who has 1,561 passing yards and 13 touchdowns this season to go with 238 rushing yards and three scores. Receiver Jayce Brown leads the Wildcats with 32 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns.

Austin Romaine is leading the K-State defense for a second-straight season and has 49 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss and two pass breakups as he's putting together another strong season. The same is true for linebacker Des Purnell, who has 37 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a pair of interceptions.

Following the matchup with K-State, Kansas will host its second-straight home game when Oklahoma State visits for Homecoming on Nov. 1.

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 </figure><a href="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/ukansas.sidearmsports.com/documents/2025/10/20/08_Kansas_State_Game_Notes.pdf?timestamp=20251020031728">GAME NOTES</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.tntdrama.com/watchtnt">WATCH</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.leanplayer.com/">LISTEN</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.evenue.net/list/KU">TICKETS</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/feature/the-booth">FAN GUIDE</a>Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks are set to host the Kansas State Wildcats for the 123rd rendition of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The longstanding in-state rivalry will kick off at 11 a.m., on TNT/truTV/HBO Max with JB Long, Mike Golic Jr., and Coy Wire on the call.The Jayhawks enter the mid-season matchup coming off their second open week of the season. The Jayhawks sit at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play just past the midway point of the season. The Wildcats also enjoyed their second open date of the season last weekend and last played on Oct. 11, when they topped visiting TCU 41-28 in Manhattan.Kansas enters the matchup having won three of their first four games this season at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, picking up wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia. The Jayhawks have been led by quarterback Jalon Daniels, who has 18 touchdown passes to just two interceptions through seven games this season. His 18 touchdown passes rank tied for sixth in the country and he's one of just three signal-callers in the country with 18 or more touchdowns and two or fewer interceptions.The 18 touchdown passes from Daniels already match his career high, which was established in 2022. All total, he has completed 138-of-186 passes for 1,752 yards. The 18 touchdown passes already rank tied for fifth for most touchdown passes in a season in school history. He will move into a tie for fourth with four more. Daniels also has 226 rushing yards and a touchdown to his credit this season.Senior wideout Emmanuel Henderson Jr., has emerged as Daniels' top target with 31 catches for 530 yards and four touchdowns on the season. Tight end Boden Groen has also been a standout in his first season with the Jayhawks, collecting 25 catches for 310 yards and three touchdowns. Leshon Williams leads the ground attack, with the running back rushing for 309 yards and five touchdowns in six games this season.Defensively, linebacker Trey Lathan continues to lead the way for Kansas with 49 total tackles, six tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception and three pass breakups. He's complemented by linebacker Bangally Kamara, who leads the team with eight tackles-for-loss, despite missing a game and a half. Defensive end Leroy Harris III leads the squad with 4.5 sacks.On the other side of the ball will be a Kansas State team that has won two of its last three games with the one loss going as a one-point loss on the road at Baylor. The Wildcats are 3-4 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play. The Wildcats are led by quarterback Avery Johnson, who has 1,561 passing yards and 13 touchdowns this season to go with 238 rushing yards and three scores. Receiver Jayce Brown leads the Wildcats with 32 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns.Austin Romaine is leading the K-State defense for a second-straight season and has 49 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss and two pass breakups as he's putting together another strong season. The same is true for linebacker Des Purnell, who has 37 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a pair of interceptions.Following the matchup with K-State, Kansas will host its second-straight home game when Oklahoma State visits for Homecoming on Nov. 1.

🏈 Jayhawks host Wildcats in Dillons Sunflower Showdown

After becoming the first Blue Dragon player with two punt returns for touchdowns in the same game since 2023, Hutchinson Community College sophomore return specialist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;was named the NJCAA Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday.

Gouldsby, a sophomore from Tulsa, Oklahoma, accounted for 161 all-purpose yards in No. 1 Hutchinson's 71-12 victory over Independence last Saturday at Gowans Stadium.

He returned four punts for an average of 118 yards, including returns for touchdowns from 34 and 56 yards. Those were his second and third returns for touchdowns – he had an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Dodge City the previous week – of the season and his career fourth and fifth returns for touchdowns in his career.

Gouldsby also had two receptions for 37 yards and one rush for six yards in his all-around day against the Pirates.

Gouldsby is the first Blue Dragon to earn NJCAA National Weekly honors this season and is the first to do so since Waymond Jordan Jr. on November 13, 2024.

The Blue Dragon sophomore is averaging 16.6 yards per punt return on 12 attempts with two touchdowns and he's averaging 29.2 yards per kickoff return on 11 returns with one touchdown this season.

Gouldsby and the Blue Dragons play No. 10 Coffeyville at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationAfter becoming the first Blue Dragon player with two punt returns for touchdowns in the same game since 2023, Hutchinson Community College sophomore return specialist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;was named the NJCAA Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday.Gouldsby, a sophomore from Tulsa, Oklahoma, accounted for 161 all-purpose yards in No. 1 Hutchinson's 71-12 victory over Independence last Saturday at Gowans Stadium.He returned four punts for an average of 118 yards, including returns for touchdowns from 34 and 56 yards. Those were his second and third returns for touchdowns – he had an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Dodge City the previous week – of the season and his career fourth and fifth returns for touchdowns in his career.Gouldsby also had two receptions for 37 yards and one rush for six yards in his all-around day against the Pirates.Gouldsby is the first Blue Dragon to earn NJCAA National Weekly honors this season and is the first to do so since Waymond Jordan Jr. on November 13, 2024.The Blue Dragon sophomore is averaging 16.6 yards per punt return on 12 attempts with two touchdowns and he's averaging 29.2 yards per kickoff return on 11 returns with one touchdown this season.Gouldsby and the Blue Dragons play No. 10 Coffeyville at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.

🏈 HutchCC's Gouldsby named NJCAA Special Teams Player of the Week

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🏀🎥 WATCH: K-State head coach Jerome Tang and players preview 2025-26 season

All games kickoff at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Buhler (5-2) at McPherson (4-3) 8M-II No. 5 Central Christian (7-0) at Norwich (1-6) Fairfield (3-4) at Stafford (2-5) (Thursday) Haven (5-2) at Kingman (2-5) (Thursday) Hesston (5-2) at 3A No. 1 Andale (7-0) Hutchinson (5-2) vs. Maize South (4-3) Little River (6-1) vs. Solomon (3-4) (Thursday) Lyons (0-7) vs. Halstead (1-6) Moundridge (6-1) vs. Inman (6-1) Newton (0-7) at Ark City (1-6) (Thursday) Nickerson (1-6) vs. Wichita-Trinity Academy (3-4) (Thursday) Pratt (6-1) vs. Cheney (5-2) Pratt-Skyline (4-3) at Kiowa County (3-4) Pretty Prairie (0-7) vs. Argonia-Attica (4-3) Sedgwick (1-6) at Whitewater-Remington (1-6) 1A No. 2 Sterling (7-0) vs. Trinity Catholic (6-1)

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 </figure>All games kickoff at 7 p.m. unless otherwise notedBuhler (5-2) at McPherson (4-3) 8M-II No. 5 Central Christian (7-0) at Norwich (1-6) Fairfield (3-4) at Stafford (2-5) (Thursday) Haven (5-2) at Kingman (2-5) (Thursday) Hesston (5-2) at 3A No. 1 Andale (7-0) Hutchinson (5-2) vs. Maize South (4-3) Little River (6-1) vs. Solomon (3-4) (Thursday) Lyons (0-7) vs. Halstead (1-6) Moundridge (6-1) vs. Inman (6-1) Newton (0-7) at Ark City (1-6) (Thursday) Nickerson (1-6) vs. Wichita-Trinity Academy (3-4) (Thursday) Pratt (6-1) vs. Cheney (5-2) Pratt-Skyline (4-3) at Kiowa County (3-4) Pretty Prairie (0-7) vs. Argonia-Attica (4-3) Sedgwick (1-6) at Whitewater-Remington (1-6) 1A No. 2 Sterling (7-0) vs. Trinity Catholic (6-1)

🏈 Week 8 Hutch Post area high school football schedule

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior guard P.J. Haggerty picked up another preseason honor on Tuesday (Oct. 21) when he was named to the CBS Sports Preseason All-America Third Team.

Haggerty was joined on the Third Team by St. John's Zuby Ejiofor, Gonzaga's Graham Ike, Houston's Milos Uzan and N.C. State's Darrion Williams. The First Team included Purdue's Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, Texas Tech's JT Toppin, Kansas' Darryn Peterson and UCLA's Donovan Dent. The Second Team included Duke's Cameron Boozer, BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Kentucky's Otega Oweh, Iowa's Bennett Stirtz and Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg.

A member of the Preseason All-Big 12 team by the league coaches, Haggerty was also named a Preseason First Team All-American by @CBBAnalytics.

A consensus Second Team All-American at Memphis, Haggerty is coming off a career year in 2024-25, in which, he became the first Division I player since Ja Morant in 2018-19 to average 21.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals to go with 6.5 free throws per game. He ranked third nationally in both scoring (21.7 ppg.) and total points (759), while his 759 points were an AAC single-season record and the most since Dajuan Wagner (762) set the school single-season record in 2001-02. He became the first Memphis Tiger since 2008 to be named an AP All-American, while he was selected as the AAC Player of the Year, First Team All-AAC and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2025 AAC Championship.

Haggerty, along with teammates Abdi Bashir Jr. and Mobi Ikegwuruka, will join head coach Jerome Tang at the annual Big 12 Media Day presented by New Era on Wednesday morning (Oct. 22) in Kansas City.

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior guard P.J. Haggerty picked up another preseason honor on Tuesday (Oct. 21) when he was named to the CBS Sports Preseason All-America Third Team.Haggerty was joined on the Third Team by St. John's Zuby Ejiofor, Gonzaga's Graham Ike, Houston's Milos Uzan and N.C. State's Darrion Williams. The First Team included Purdue's Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, Texas Tech's JT Toppin, Kansas' Darryn Peterson and UCLA's Donovan Dent. The Second Team included Duke's Cameron Boozer, BYU's AJ Dybantsa, Kentucky's Otega Oweh, Iowa's Bennett Stirtz and Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg.A member of the Preseason All-Big 12 team by the league coaches, Haggerty was also named a Preseason First Team All-American by @CBBAnalytics.A consensus Second Team All-American at Memphis, Haggerty is coming off a career year in 2024-25, in which, he became the first Division I player since Ja Morant in 2018-19 to average 21.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals to go with 6.5 free throws per game. He ranked third nationally in both scoring (21.7 ppg.) and total points (759), while his 759 points were an AAC single-season record and the most since Dajuan Wagner (762) set the school single-season record in 2001-02. He became the first Memphis Tiger since 2008 to be named an AP All-American, while he was selected as the AAC Player of the Year, First Team All-AAC and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2025 AAC Championship.Haggerty, along with teammates Abdi Bashir Jr. and Mobi Ikegwuruka, will join head coach Jerome Tang at the annual Big 12 Media Day presented by New Era on Wednesday morning (Oct. 22) in Kansas City.

🏀 K-State's Haggerty named to CBS Sports Preseason All-America Team

🎧🏈⚽🏀 Blue Dragons in the national rankings; 🏈 prep rankings entering final week of regular season

For the second-straight week, Hutchinson Community College football sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;was named the KJCCC's Special Teams' Player of the Week on Tuesday.

Gouldsby, a sophomore receiver/return specialist from Tulsa, returned a pair of punts for touchdowns as the No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons rolled over Independence 71-12 on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.

Gouldsby had returns of 34 and 56 yards for scores to lead the Blue Dragon special teams.

He averaged 29.5 yards per punt returns and became the first Blue Dragon since 2023 to return to punts for touchdowns in the same game.

Gouldsby now has five career returns for touchdowns.

This is the eighth time this season a Blue Dragon has won a conference weekly honor and he is the third Blue Dragon to win two Player of the Week honors. Receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;and quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;are the others to do so.

The Blue Dragons have a Top 10 matchup this week as No. 1 Hutchinson meets No. 10 Coffeyville at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gowans Stadium.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationFor the second-straight week, Hutchinson Community College football sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;was named the KJCCC's Special Teams' Player of the Week on Tuesday.Gouldsby, a sophomore receiver/return specialist from Tulsa, returned a pair of punts for touchdowns as the No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons rolled over Independence 71-12 on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.Gouldsby had returns of 34 and 56 yards for scores to lead the Blue Dragon special teams.He averaged 29.5 yards per punt returns and became the first Blue Dragon since 2023 to return to punts for touchdowns in the same game.Gouldsby now has five career returns for touchdowns.This is the eighth time this season a Blue Dragon has won a conference weekly honor and he is the third Blue Dragon to win two Player of the Week honors. Receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;and quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;are the others to do so.The Blue Dragons have a Top 10 matchup this week as No. 1 Hutchinson meets No. 10 Coffeyville at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gowans Stadium.<div>BLUE DRAGON KJCCC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Week 3 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Offense Week 4 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Offense Week 4 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Defense Week 5 &ndash; Derrick Salley Jr &ndash; Offense Week 5 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Defense Week 7 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Offense Week 7 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Special Teams Week 8 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/gouldsby_kordell_rb8n">Kordell Gouldsby</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Special Teams</div>

🏈 Gouldsby repeats as KJCCC Special Teams Player of the Week

Hutchinson Community College freshman libero&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/oliveira_clara_34tl">Clara Oliveira</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk Conference's Division I Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.

The freshman from Matonsinhos, Portugal, averaged 5.71 digs over seven sets played in a 1-1 week for the Blue Dragons.

Oliveira had 24 digs, her 10th match this season with 20 or more digs, in a 3-1 loss to Garden City. She had 16 digs in a sweep of Cloud County.

With 532 digs this season, Oliveira has already climbed to eighth on the Blue Dragon freshman single-season list for digs and is now 13th on the overall single-season list in digs.

Oliveira's 532 digs leads the Jayhawk Conference and her 5.02 digs per set is second in the league.

Olivera is only the second Blue Dragon this season to earn conference weekly honors. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/proctor_atlyn_jzx3">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;was the league's Player of the Week on September 2.

The Blue Dragons travel to Seward County at 2 p.m. on Saturday in their only action of the week.

BLUE DRAGON/KJCCC VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Week 2 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/proctor_atlyn_jzx3">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;(Player) Week 9 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/oliveira_clara_34tl">Clara Oliveira</a>&nbsp;(Defensive)

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHutchinson Community College freshman libero&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/oliveira_clara_34tl">Clara Oliveira</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk Conference's Division I Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.The freshman from Matonsinhos, Portugal, averaged 5.71 digs over seven sets played in a 1-1 week for the Blue Dragons.Oliveira had 24 digs, her 10th match this season with 20 or more digs, in a 3-1 loss to Garden City. She had 16 digs in a sweep of Cloud County.With 532 digs this season, Oliveira has already climbed to eighth on the Blue Dragon freshman single-season list for digs and is now 13th on the overall single-season list in digs.Oliveira's 532 digs leads the Jayhawk Conference and her 5.02 digs per set is second in the league.Olivera is only the second Blue Dragon this season to earn conference weekly honors. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/proctor_atlyn_jzx3">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;was the league's Player of the Week on September 2.The Blue Dragons travel to Seward County at 2 p.m. on Saturday in their only action of the week.BLUE DRAGON/KJCCC VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Week 2 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/proctor_atlyn_jzx3">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;(Player) Week 9 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/oliveira_clara_34tl">Clara Oliveira</a>&nbsp;(Defensive)

🏐 HutchCC's Oliveira named KJCCC DI Defensive Player of the Week

For the second time this season, Hutchinson Community College freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk Conference's Division I Goalkeeper of the Week.

Carvell allowed just one goal in 180 minutes to lead the No. 18-ranked Blue Dragons to a 1-0-1 record last week.

For the week - a 1-0 win over Seward County and a 1-1 draw with Butler - Carvell had five total saves and had a save percentage of .883.

Carvell pitched her fourth shutout of the season in a two-save performance in the victory over the Saints.

Carvell had three saves in a 1-1 home draw with Butler.

The Blue Dragon keeper also earned conference honors on September 2.

Overall, the Blue Dragons have earned three conference player/keeper of the week awards. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/smith_poppy_opqw">Poppy Smith</a>&nbsp;was also the winner in Week 2.

Hutchinson plays host to Garden City at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and closes the regular season at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Barton.

BLUE DRAGON/KJCCC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK FOR 2025 Week 2 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/smith_poppy_opqw">Poppy Smith</a>&nbsp;(Player) Week 2 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;(Goalkeeper) Week 9 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;(Goalkeeper)

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationFor the second time this season, Hutchinson Community College freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;was named the Jayhawk Conference's Division I Goalkeeper of the Week.Carvell allowed just one goal in 180 minutes to lead the No. 18-ranked Blue Dragons to a 1-0-1 record last week.For the week - a 1-0 win over Seward County and a 1-1 draw with Butler - Carvell had five total saves and had a save percentage of .883.Carvell pitched her fourth shutout of the season in a two-save performance in the victory over the Saints.Carvell had three saves in a 1-1 home draw with Butler.The Blue Dragon keeper also earned conference honors on September 2.Overall, the Blue Dragons have earned three conference player/keeper of the week awards. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/smith_poppy_opqw">Poppy Smith</a>&nbsp;was also the winner in Week 2.Hutchinson plays host to Garden City at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and closes the regular season at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Barton.BLUE DRAGON/KJCCC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK FOR 2025 Week 2 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/smith_poppy_opqw">Poppy Smith</a>&nbsp;(Player) Week 2 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;(Goalkeeper) Week 9 –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;(Goalkeeper)

⚽ Carvell named KJCCC Goalkeeper of the Week

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1) Maize, 7-0 (1) 2) Wichita NW, 6-1 (2) 3) Junction City, 5-2 (3) 4) Olathe West, 6-1 (4) 5) Derby, 5-2 (NR)

1) St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-1 (1) 2) Great Bend, 7-0 (2) 3) St. James Academy, 6-1 (4) 4) Mill Valley, 5-2 (5) 5) Hays High, 5-2 (3)

1) Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 6-1 (1) 2) Eudora, 6-1 (2) 3) Bishop Miege, 2-5 (3) 4) Mulvane, 6-1 (5) 5) Wamego, 5-2 (NR)

1) Andale, 7-0 (1) 2) Topeka Hayden, 7-0 (2) 3) Holcomb, 7-0 (3) 4) Rock Creek, 7-0 (4) 5) Santa Fe Trail, 7-0 (NR)

1) Southeast of Saline, 7-0 (1) 2) Nemaha Central, 7-0 (2) 3) Hoisington, 6-0 (4) 4) Osage City, 6-1 (3) 5) Garden Plain, 6-1 (5)

1) Jackson Heights, 7-0 (1) 2) Sterling, 7-0 (2) 3) Rossville, 6-1 (3) 4) St. Mary's Colgan, 7-0 (4) 5) Smith Center, 7-0 (5)

1) South Central, 6-0 (1) 2) WaKeeney-Trego, 7-0 (2) 3) Ell-Saline, 6-1 (5) 4) Lyndon, 6-0 (4) 5) Lincoln, 7-0 (NR)

1) Hanover, 7-0 (3) 2) Axtell, 6-1 (1) 3) Victoria, 6-0 (2) 4) Hodgeman County, 7-0 (4) 5) Hutchinson-Central Christian, 7-0 (5)

1) Weskan, 6-1 (1) 2) Cunningham, 6-1 (2) 3) South Barber, 6-1 (3) 4) Ingalls, 6-1 (4) 5) Tescott, 6-1 (5)

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 </figure><h2>Class 6A</h2>1) Maize, 7-0 (1) 2) Wichita NW, 6-1 (2) 3) Junction City, 5-2 (3) 4) Olathe West, 6-1 (4) 5) Derby, 5-2 (NR)<h2>Class 5A</h2>1) St. Thomas Aquinas, 6-1 (1) 2) Great Bend, 7-0 (2) 3) St. James Academy, 6-1 (4) 4) Mill Valley, 5-2 (5) 5) Hays High, 5-2 (3)<h2>Class 4A</h2>1) Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 6-1 (1) 2) Eudora, 6-1 (2) 3) Bishop Miege, 2-5 (3) 4) Mulvane, 6-1 (5) 5) Wamego, 5-2 (NR)<h2>Class 3A</h2>1) Andale, 7-0 (1) 2) Topeka Hayden, 7-0 (2) 3) Holcomb, 7-0 (3) 4) Rock Creek, 7-0 (4) 5) Santa Fe Trail, 7-0 (NR)<h2>Class 2A</h2>1) Southeast of Saline, 7-0 (1) 2) Nemaha Central, 7-0 (2) 3) Hoisington, 6-0 (4) 4) Osage City, 6-1 (3) 5) Garden Plain, 6-1 (5)<h2>Class 1A</h2>1) Jackson Heights, 7-0 (1) 2) Sterling, 7-0 (2) 3) Rossville, 6-1 (3) 4) St. Mary's Colgan, 7-0 (4) 5) Smith Center, 7-0 (5)<h2>8-Man Division I</h2>1) South Central, 6-0 (1) 2) WaKeeney-Trego, 7-0 (2) 3) Ell-Saline, 6-1 (5) 4) Lyndon, 6-0 (4) 5) Lincoln, 7-0 (NR)<h2>8-Man Division II</h2>1) Hanover, 7-0 (3) 2) Axtell, 6-1 (1) 3) Victoria, 6-0 (2) 4) Hodgeman County, 7-0 (4) 5) Hutchinson-Central Christian, 7-0 (5)<h2>6-Man</h2>1) Weskan, 6-1 (1) 2) Cunningham, 6-1 (2) 3) South Barber, 6-1 (3) 4) Ingalls, 6-1 (4) 5) Tescott, 6-1 (5)

🏈 Kpreps rankings ahead of Week 8

The NJCAA released its preseason basketball polls on Monday afternoon and the HutchCC men are on the outside looking in at the Top 25, receiving votes.

The Blue Dragons open the season Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Sedalia, Mo. against the State Fair Community College Roadrunners in the State Fair McDonald's Classic.

Hutchinson returns just one player from last year's 19-12 team. <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/cannon_bobby_almy">Bobby Cannon</a> is the lone returner, but second-year head coach Kyle Fisher is excited about the group he has brought in.

Defending national champion Trinity Valley (Texas) highlights the preseason poll at No. 1, followed by South Plains (Texas), Daytona State (Fla.), Vincennes (Ind.) and Connors State (Okla.) to round out the Top 5.&nbsp;

Fellow Jayhawk Conference teams in the Top 25 include Coffeyville at No. 8, Cowley at No. 12 and Barton at No. 18. Butler is receiving votes.

<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/rankings/DI/index">CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NJCAA DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 25</a>

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 </figure>The NJCAA released its preseason basketball polls on Monday afternoon and the HutchCC men are on the outside looking in at the Top 25, receiving votes.The Blue Dragons open the season Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Sedalia, Mo. against the State Fair Community College Roadrunners in the State Fair McDonald's Classic.Hutchinson returns just one player from last year's 19-12 team. <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/bios/cannon_bobby_almy">Bobby Cannon</a> is the lone returner, but second-year head coach Kyle Fisher is excited about the group he has brought in.Defending national champion Trinity Valley (Texas) highlights the preseason poll at No. 1, followed by South Plains (Texas), Daytona State (Fla.), Vincennes (Ind.) and Connors State (Okla.) to round out the Top 5.&nbsp;Fellow Jayhawk Conference teams in the Top 25 include Coffeyville at No. 8, Cowley at No. 12 and Barton at No. 18. Butler is receiving votes.<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/rankings/DI/index">CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NJCAA DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 25</a>

🏀 HutchCC men are receiving votes in preseason rankings

The NJCAA released its preseason basketball polls on Monday afternoon and the HutchCC women will open the season No. 13.

The Blue Dragons open the season Friday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. in Sedalia, Mo. against Southeast Community College in the State Fair McDonald's Classic.&nbsp;

Hutchinson has a lot of new faces on this year's roster, only four players return from last year's team that went 29-5. The four returners include <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/duncan_katie_ltx7">Katie Duncan</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/alexander_dylan_qb2b">Dylan Alexander</a>, <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/anthon_noelle_xf5w">Noelle Anthon</a> and <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/wilson_jaden_nnxf">Jaden Wilson</a>. Only Duncan and Wilson played significant minutes with Alexander and Anthon suffering season ending injuries.&nbsp;

Defending national champion Northwest Florida State is the preseason No. 1, receiving 11 first-place votes. Shelton State (Ala.), Eastern Arizona, Dodge City and Chipola round out the Top 5.&nbsp;

Butler is the third and final Jayhawk Conference team in the preseason poll, the Grizzlies come in at No. 19.

<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wbkb/rankings/DI/index">CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NJCAA DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 25</a>

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 </figure>The NJCAA released its preseason basketball polls on Monday afternoon and the HutchCC women will open the season No. 13.The Blue Dragons open the season Friday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. in Sedalia, Mo. against Southeast Community College in the State Fair McDonald's Classic.&nbsp;Hutchinson has a lot of new faces on this year's roster, only four players return from last year's team that went 29-5. The four returners include <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/duncan_katie_ltx7">Katie Duncan</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/alexander_dylan_qb2b">Dylan Alexander</a>, <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/anthon_noelle_xf5w">Noelle Anthon</a> and <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/wilson_jaden_nnxf">Jaden Wilson</a>. Only Duncan and Wilson played significant minutes with Alexander and Anthon suffering season ending injuries.&nbsp;Defending national champion Northwest Florida State is the preseason No. 1, receiving 11 first-place votes. Shelton State (Ala.), Eastern Arizona, Dodge City and Chipola round out the Top 5.&nbsp;Butler is the third and final Jayhawk Conference team in the preseason poll, the Grizzlies come in at No. 19.<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wbkb/rankings/DI/index">CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NJCAA DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 25</a>

🏀 HutchCC women open season No. 13 in preseason poll

The latest NJCAA Division I Football national rankings reveals a Top 10 matchup for the top-ranked Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons on Saturday.

The No. 1 Blue Dragons (6-0, 2-0 KJCCC) will play host to the No. 10 Coffeyville Red Ravens (4-2, 3-0) at 7 p.m. at Gowans Stadium.

<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/rankings/DI/index" target="_blank">CLICK FOR COMPLETE NJCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL RANKINGS</a>

The Blue Dragons once again garnered all 12 first-place votes and stayed atop the national rankings with a 71-12 victory over Independence on Saturday at Gowans. Coffeyville defeated No. 9 Iowa Central 34-21 on Saturday in Coffeyville.

The Blue Dragons extend their program record for longest consecutive weeks in the national poll to 57 weeks. The Dragons have been ranked in the top three of the NJCAA Rankings for 51 consecutive polls and have been ranked No. 1 in 46 of the 76 polls released in the Drew Dallas era.

There was only one change in the Top 5 this week with No. 4 Mississippi Gulf Coast getting upset and dropping to No. 8. Northwest Mississippi replaces its conference rival at No. 4.

This week's Top 5 has Hutchinson (6-0), Iowa Western (5-1), Tyler (7-0), Northwest Mississippi (6-1) and Georgia Military (7-1).

Four Jayhawk Conference schools continue to reside in the latest Top 15. Garden City (5-1) moves up a spot to No. 6. Coffeyville jumped two spots to No. 10 and Butler (4-1) moved up one spot to No. 13. Iowa Central dropped five spots to No. 14.

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe latest NJCAA Division I Football national rankings reveals a Top 10 matchup for the top-ranked Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons on Saturday.The No. 1 Blue Dragons (6-0, 2-0 KJCCC) will play host to the No. 10 Coffeyville Red Ravens (4-2, 3-0) at 7 p.m. at Gowans Stadium.<a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/fball/rankings/DI/index" target="_blank">CLICK FOR COMPLETE NJCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL RANKINGS</a>The Blue Dragons once again garnered all 12 first-place votes and stayed atop the national rankings with a 71-12 victory over Independence on Saturday at Gowans. Coffeyville defeated No. 9 Iowa Central 34-21 on Saturday in Coffeyville.The Blue Dragons extend their program record for longest consecutive weeks in the national poll to 57 weeks. The Dragons have been ranked in the top three of the NJCAA Rankings for 51 consecutive polls and have been ranked No. 1 in 46 of the 76 polls released in the Drew Dallas era.There was only one change in the Top 5 this week with No. 4 Mississippi Gulf Coast getting upset and dropping to No. 8. Northwest Mississippi replaces its conference rival at No. 4.This week's Top 5 has Hutchinson (6-0), Iowa Western (5-1), Tyler (7-0), Northwest Mississippi (6-1) and Georgia Military (7-1).Four Jayhawk Conference schools continue to reside in the latest Top 15. Garden City (5-1) moves up a spot to No. 6. Coffeyville jumped two spots to No. 10 and Butler (4-1) moved up one spot to No. 13. Iowa Central dropped five spots to No. 14.

🏈 Dragons remain No. 1 ahead of Top 10 showdown on Saturday

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🎧 ⚾ Jays win AL Pennant ⚽ HCC women ranked #19 🏈 Seahawks, Lions win on MNF

WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State middle blocker Allie Paulsen has been named the American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 13-19.

Paulsen, a redshirt sophomore from Wichita, averaged 1.78 blocks per set, 0.22 digs per set, and 1.67 kills per set, while hitting .444 in two matches last week for the Shockers.

In the four-set win at UTSA, she just missed a double-double with a career-high 10 blocks and a career-high nine kills. She hit .438 in the win, while also adding two digs.

In the five-set loss at conference-leading Rice, she finished with six blocks, six kills and hit .455.

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 </figure>Wichita State AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State middle blocker Allie Paulsen has been named the American Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 13-19.Paulsen, a redshirt sophomore from Wichita, averaged 1.78 blocks per set, 0.22 digs per set, and 1.67 kills per set, while hitting .444 in two matches last week for the Shockers.In the four-set win at UTSA, she just missed a double-double with a career-high 10 blocks and a career-high nine kills. She hit .438 in the win, while also adding two digs.In the five-set loss at conference-leading Rice, she finished with six blocks, six kills and hit .455.

🏐 WSU's Paulsen named American Defensive Player of the Week

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🏈🎥 WATCH: Lance Leipold previews KU's game with K-State in the Sunflower Showdown 

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🏈🎥 WATCH: Chris Klieman previews K-State's game with KU in the Sunflower Showdown 

Former Kansas guard and 2022 NCAA champion Christian Braun is getting paid.

The Denver Nuggets and Braun have agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Braun’s agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, confirmed the deal to ESPN.

A standout at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park before winning a national title with the Jayhawks, Braun was selected 21st overall by Denver in the 2022 NBA Draft. He initially signed a four-year, $13.8 million rookie contract that included team options for the final two seasons.

Nuggets executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace prioritized securing Braun’s long-term future with the franchise, Charania reported.

Braun has steadily developed since helping the Nuggets capture their first NBA championship in 2023, when he became just the fifth player in history to win NCAA and NBA titles in consecutive years.

While his rookie numbers were modest — 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game — Braun’s energy and defense made him a valuable spark off the bench. He took a major step forward this past season, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 58% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.

Known for his intensity and emotion both at Kansas and in Denver, Braun has become a fan favorite for his toughness and confidence. His new contract cements him as a key part of the Nuggets’ core alongside Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.

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 </figure>Former Kansas guard and 2022 NCAA champion Christian Braun is getting paid.The Denver Nuggets and Braun have agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Braun’s agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, confirmed the deal to ESPN.A standout at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park before winning a national title with the Jayhawks, Braun was selected 21st overall by Denver in the 2022 NBA Draft. He initially signed a four-year, $13.8 million rookie contract that included team options for the final two seasons.Nuggets executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace prioritized securing Braun’s long-term future with the franchise, Charania reported.Braun has steadily developed since helping the Nuggets capture their first NBA championship in 2023, when he became just the fifth player in history to win NCAA and NBA titles in consecutive years.While his rookie numbers were modest — 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game — Braun’s energy and defense made him a valuable spark off the bench. He took a major step forward this past season, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 58% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.Known for his intensity and emotion both at Kansas and in Denver, Braun has become a fan favorite for his toughness and confidence. His new contract cements him as a key part of the Nuggets’ core alongside Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.

🏀 Former KU star Christian Braun, Nuggets agree to 5-Year, $125 million extension

The Big 12 Conference announced Monday that Kansas’ Nov. 1 home game against Oklahoma State will kick off at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+, while Kansas State’s Harley Day contest against Texas Tech that same day remains under a six-day television selection.

Kansas’ matchup with Oklahoma State will highlight the Jayhawks’ 113th Homecoming celebration. The Jayhawks have won their last three Homecoming games, including victories over No. 6 Oklahoma in 2023, Iowa State in 2022 and Houston in Kansas City in 2024. Kansas first hosted Homecoming in 1912 and holds a 47-60-5 all-time record in those games.

The meeting with Oklahoma State marks the 75th all-time between the programs and the 40th in Lawrence. The Cowboys lead the series 41-30-3, including a 19-14-2 advantage in games played at KU.

Kansas (3-1 at home this season) has home wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia, and will face Kansas State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 25 before hosting the Cowboys. The Nov. 1 contest will be KU’s second afternoon start and second appearance on ESPN+ this season.

Meanwhile, Kansas State’s Nov. 1 matchup against Texas Tech in Manhattan will have its game time and broadcast announced later this week after being held for a six-day selection by the Big 12 and its television partners.

The Wildcats have dominated the recent series, winning the last eight meetings and 12 of the past 13 overall. K-State defeated Texas Tech, 38-21, in Lubbock in 2023, while earning a 37-28 victory in the last matchup in Manhattan in 2022.

Tickets for K-State’s Harley Day game can be purchased at <a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">kstatesports.com/tickets</a> or by calling 1-800-221-CATS.

Kansas State (5-2) travels to Lawrence this Saturday for the Dillons Sunflower Showdown, which kicks off at 11 a.m. and will air on TNT, with simulcasts on truTV and HBO Max.

Big 12 TV Selections for Saturday, Nov. 1 (All times Central)

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 </figure>The Big 12 Conference announced Monday that Kansas’ Nov. 1 home game against Oklahoma State will kick off at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+, while Kansas State’s Harley Day contest against Texas Tech that same day remains under a six-day television selection.Kansas’ matchup with Oklahoma State will highlight the Jayhawks’ 113th Homecoming celebration. The Jayhawks have won their last three Homecoming games, including victories over No. 6 Oklahoma in 2023, Iowa State in 2022 and Houston in Kansas City in 2024. Kansas first hosted Homecoming in 1912 and holds a 47-60-5 all-time record in those games.The meeting with Oklahoma State marks the 75th all-time between the programs and the 40th in Lawrence. The Cowboys lead the series 41-30-3, including a 19-14-2 advantage in games played at KU.Kansas (3-1 at home this season) has home wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia, and will face Kansas State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 25 before hosting the Cowboys. The Nov. 1 contest will be KU’s second afternoon start and second appearance on ESPN+ this season.Meanwhile, Kansas State’s Nov. 1 matchup against Texas Tech in Manhattan will have its game time and broadcast announced later this week after being held for a six-day selection by the Big 12 and its television partners.The Wildcats have dominated the recent series, winning the last eight meetings and 12 of the past 13 overall. K-State defeated Texas Tech, 38-21, in Lubbock in 2023, while earning a 37-28 victory in the last matchup in Manhattan in 2022.Tickets for K-State’s Harley Day game can be purchased at <a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">kstatesports.com/tickets</a> or by calling 1-800-221-CATS.Kansas State (5-2) travels to Lawrence this Saturday for the Dillons Sunflower Showdown, which kicks off at 11 a.m. and will air on TNT, with simulcasts on truTV and HBO Max.Big 12 TV Selections for Saturday, Nov. 1 (All times Central)<ul>
 <li>Oklahoma State at Kansas — 3 p.m. (ESPN+)
</li><li>Texas Tech at Kansas State — TBA
</li><li>Arizona at Colorado — TBA
</li><li>Arizona State at Iowa State — TBA
</li><li>UCF at Baylor — TBA
</li><li>Cincinnati at Utah — TBA
</li><li>West Virginia at Houston — TBA</li>
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