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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Big Twelve Conference
Basketball: Big Twelve Conference
School Colors Crimson and blue
School Nickname Jayhawk
Men Playing Varsity Sports 277 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 287 - 3%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 90
Basketball: 28
Baseball: 32
Cross Country/Track: 57
Other Sports: 171
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 50%
Basketball: 67%
Baseball: 38%
Cross Country/Track: 70%
Other Sports: 71%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

For KU students, men’s basketball tickets are about as priceless as the Hope Diamond. With its rich tradition and success, the basketball team is a national powerhouse and closely followed and adored by life-long fans. KU is in the Big 12 Conference, which is one of the premier sports conferences in America, with rivals like Missouri, Kansas State, Oklahoma, and Texas. Basketball is also a popular intramural sport, and during the winter months, the Rec Center is buzzing with pick-up games.

Other sports on campus may not receive as much fanfare, but the football program is gaining in popularity. The team has a good coach, who has led the Jayhawks to win consecutive bowl games for the first time in KU history. KU has always been a basketball school, but it's now a football school, as well. Athletic director Lew Perkins is regarded as one of the finest in the U.S., which is a great sign for the future of other athletic teams at KU. Intramural sports are a big part of the University, as well. The highlight of winning an intramural championship is earning the coveted IM championship T-shirt.

 

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Athletics at University of Kansas

devine123456

Mechanical Engineering '13

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Basketball, Need I Say More?

Kansas has the best and most historic basketball program in the entire country. They are ranked in the top 10 every year and in the recent years Kansas has won the national championship (2008) as well as making it to the national championship again in 2012 before losing to Kentucky.

May 15, 2012

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nchanna

Intellectual Property Law '15

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Athletics Are Great

Several of the athletic teams are very successful which makes it a lot of fun to go to games and meet new people. Particularly fun is Men's Basketball where students will camp out for weeks in advance of games to get the best seats in the house. We also boast the loudest and greatest home court advantage in college basketball, the most conference championships in the nation, as well as 5 national championships.

May 14, 2012

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c395k347

Psychology '15

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Rock Chalk!

Not only are we known from the Rock Chalk chant but our traditions in all of our sports; rowing, bowling, soccer, baseball, cheer and dance, every sport you go to on KU campus is working hard to strive and preform to their best ability.

Apr 24, 2012

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • 5K
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Golf
  • Kickball
  • Quickball
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Video game night
  • Volleyball (sand, indoor)
  • Wallyball
Club Sports
  • Baseball
  • Crew
  • Cycling
  • Dance team
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Judo
  • Karate
  • Kumdo/Kendo
  • Lacrosse (men’s, women’s)
  • Racquetball
  • Rock climbing
  • Rugby (men’s, women’s)
  • Sailing
  • Soccer (men’s, women’s)
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men’s, women’s)
  • Volleyball (women’s)
  • Wakeboarding
  • Waterskiing
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Allen Field House
  • Anderson Family Football Complex
  • Anderson Family Strength Center
  • Anschutz Pavilion
  • Arrocha Ballpark
  • Hoglund Ballpark
  • Horeisi Family Athletics Center
  • Jayhawk Soccer Complex
  • Jayhawk Tennis Facility
  • McCarthy Family Clubhouse
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Outdoor Tennis Courts
  • Robinson Gymnasium
  • Robinson Natatorium
  • Rowing Boathouse
  • Student Recreation Center

Most Popular Sports

KU has long been known as a basketball school, and people all around the state and country look to KU for its consistently good basketball team. KU is definitely becoming more of a football school, too. KU has recently won consecutive bowl games.

Most Overlooked Teams

Baseball, women’s basketball, and women’s swimming and diving teams are always exciting to watch, even though they don’t draw the biggest crowds.

School Spirit

School spirit is huge here. Students are very proud of the school, and you’ll see Jayhawk apparel all over campus. The Jayhawk tradition is strong, and if you run into KU grads at any point in your life, you’ll definitely have an instant bond to build off.

Getting Tickets

Many students buy the All-Sports Combination Package, which includes tickets for football and basketball tickets. But the package doesn’t guarantee you a spot in the crowd—basketball tickets must be picked up at a certain time before they’re sold out, otherwise it’s too late.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Clinton Park, South Park, Watson Park

Did You Know?
  • The KU Men's Basketball team won the NCAA national championship in 2008.
  • In a five-year span, from 2003–08, the football team has made four bowl appearances, winning the last three: the Fort Worth Bowl, the FedEx Orange Bowl, and the Insight Bowl.

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