Kansas Jayhawks Fleece: Framed Panel

Men's Basketball National Championships:

1922, 1923, 1952, 1988.

Over the years, many star players have graced the roster of KU. Nevertheless, oftentimes the Jayhawks' stars were the coaches, many of whom became nationally recognized figures. The Jayhawks' men's basketball coaches:

• Dr. James Naismith, Record: 55-60, (1898-1907)

• Dr. Forrest "Phog" Allen, Record: 591-219, (1907–1909, 1919–1956)

• William O. Hamilton, Record: 107-59, (1909-1919)

• Dick Harp, Record: 121-82, (1956-1964)

• Ted Owens, Record: 348-182, (1964–1983)

• Larry Brown, Record: 135-44, (1983–1988)

• Roy Williams, Record: 418-101, (1988–2003)

• Bill Self, Record: 105-28 through March 23, 2007, (2003–present)

Former Kansas Jayhawks players and coaches in the NBA Hall of Fame:

• Phog Allen, player and coach

• Larry Brown, coach

• Wilt Chamberlain, player

• Jerry Colangelo, freshman team captain (enshrined as a contributor)

• Paul Endacott, player

• Bill Johnson, player

• Clyde Lovellette, player

• John McLendon, did not play due to race (enshrined as a coach)

• Ralph Miller, player (Oregon State University coach)

• James Naismith, coach, inventor of basketball

• Ernie Quigley, player (enshrined as referee)

• Adolph Rupp, player (University of Kentucky coach)

• Dean Smith, player (University of North Carolina coach)

Men's basketball Final Four history:

1. 1940-Finalist

2. 1952-Champion

3. 1953-Finalist

4. 1957-Finalist

5. 1971-Semifinalist

6. 1974-Semifinalist

7. 1986-Semifinalist

8. 1988-Champion

9. 1991-Finalist

10. 1993-Semifinalist

11. 2002-Semifinalist

12. 2003-Finalist

Men's NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player:

• 1952-Clyde Lovellette

• 1953-B.H. Born

• 1957-Wilt Chamberlain

• 1988-Danny Manning

The Jayhawks' basketball success has been a constant since the early part of the 20th century. Since 1908, KU has won 50 regular season conference championships. Here they are by conference:

• Missouri Valley Conference: 13 - 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927

• Big Six: 12 - 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1946

• Big Seven: 5 - 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957

• Big Eight: 13 - 1960, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996

• Big Twelve: 7 - 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007

Big 12 Basketball Conference Tournament Championships:

1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007

In all, KU has won 11 NCAA national championships. In addition to the aforementioned four, the Jayhawks have won 3 in men's indoor track and field, three in men's outdoor track and field, and one in men's cross country.

The design of the Kansas Jayhawks Fleece: Framed Panel is composed of the University's Big Jay mascot within a half red, half blue square over a blue background. "Kansas" is printed underneath the square. Each panel measures 60" wide by 50" long.

The Kansas Jayhawks Fleece: Framed Panel is not suitable for children's sleepwear. This polar fleece pattern has been licensed by the University of Kansas and is for individual consumption only. Any other use of the Kansas Jayhawks Fleece: Framed Panel is prohibited and illegal.