Rock Chalk Unplugged

Kansas Basketball's newest transfer, Zeke Mayo, joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Zeke Mayo opens up about his transfer portal experience, including why he left SDSU, Bill Self's recruiting pitch that brought him back to Lawrence, his goals for next season, and much much more. 

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:49-Catching Up

02:04-Returning to Lawrence

04:30-Transfer Portal Experience & NIL

09:14-First Convo w/ Bill Self

10:21-KU’s Defense 

11:36-Transitioning to the Big 12

14:08-Dajuan Harris Jr. 

15:23-SDSU Career

18:44-Allen Fieldhouse

19:52-Craziest Playing Environments

20:17-Looking Ahead to Next Season

21:25-HS Recruiting 

23:46-First Memories of KU Basketball

25:55-NBA Goals 

29:30-Impact of NIL & NIL Deals

33:04-Message to the Fans

34:29-Getting Recruited to KU

36:17-Closing Thoughts

Despite a rocky regular season, Kansas Basketball could make a sneaky run to the final four in this year's March Madness. Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break it down on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Tune in to get their take on KU's March Madness outlook, Hunter Dickinson's injury update, the biggest potential upsets to watch for, and more.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:25-Catching Up

03:18-Season Till Now

11:25-NIL & College Basketball Landscape

18:55-KU’s March Madness Outlook 

21:26-Hunter Dickinson’s Injury

22:50-Finding Confidence & Bench Production

29:56-March Madness Prep

34:49-KU’s Bracket

40:00-Potential Upsets 

49:11-Mizzou & K-State  

53:22-Final Four Predictions

KU's Assistant Athletics Director Greg Gurley joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Greg Gurley reflects back on his playing days at KU and gives an update on the inner workings of NIL at Kansas. Greg talks about what it took to get McCarthy Hall built and the impact it has on recruiting. Greg also sheds some light on how NIL is impacting recruiting, fundraising, the transfer portal and the Jayhawks' play on the court. 

Greg Gurley joined the Williams Education Fund in 2011 as the Director of Development and has since been elevated to the position of Assistant Athletics Director, Major Gifts. In addition to his work with the Williams Fund, he serves as the color commentator for the Kansas men’s basketball program on the Jayhawk Radio Network.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

02:11-Catching Up

03:13-Greg’s Transition to Williams Fund 

06:18-McCarthy Hall

12:19-Recruiting Players

20:20-NIL Bidding

28:43-Is NIL Impacting Play?

37:05-2024 Team

53:04-Johnny Furphy

Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break down KU Basketball's season thus far on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. The guys give an in-depth look into Johnny Furphy's emergence and also explain why Dajuan Harris is one of the most underrated players in all of college basketball. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged!

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:11-KU Basketball Update

15:18-Horns Down Controversy 

18:31-Breaking Down Recent Losses

29:37-Kansas State vs. Iowa State Controversy 

33:04-Big 12 Refs

38:09-Season Outlook

48:54-Coach Self’s Mindset

Kansas Basketball forward Parker Braun joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Parker Braun talks about his transfer portal experience, how Christian Braun sold him on KU, adjusting to his new role with the Jayhawks, KU's mindset inside the locker room, and more. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged!

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

00:54-Oklahoma & WVU Games

03:30-Locker Room Mindset

08:59-Journey to Kansas

13:03-Transfer Portal Experience

20:46-Christian Braun & Finals After Party

25:23-2022 NCAA Championship  

26:59-Parker’s Role & Hunter Dickinson

32:03-Leading the Freshman 

33:53-Dajuan Harris Jr. 

35:23-KJ Adams 

36:31-Craziest Playing Environments 

38:33-Hardest Guy to Guard

41:08-Bringing Everything Together at KU

42:34-Big 12 Mindset 

44:29-NIL

48:02-Big 12 vs. SEC

Kansas Basketball guard Elmarko Jackson joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Elmarko Jackson talks about his adjustment to Kansas Basketball, his first conversation with Bill Self, how he deals with autograph scammers, and how the team is shaping up with Big 12 play underway. Elmarko also reveals his welcome to college basketball moment and how he's handled becoming a starter for KU. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged!

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:32-Getting Recruited to Kansas

05:39-Adjusting to Kansas

07:54-First Convo w/ Bill Self

09:58-Pressure on the Freshman Class

11:58-Bill Self 

15:33-Mentors at KU

16:51-Elmarko’s Role 

19:04-Mindset 

20:52-Welcome to College Basketball Moment & Allen Fieldhouse

26:33-Mizzou Game

28:59-Marquette Fight 

32:27-Kansas Fans, NIL & Signing Autographs 

39:42-Big 12 Adjustments 

43:57-Bench Production & Nick Timberlake

Former Kansas Jayhawk and NBA champion Scot Pollard joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Scot Pollard gets honest about his playing days at Kansas Basketball. From getting recruited by Roy Williams, playing with Paul Pierce, and even his welcome to Kansas moment. Scot also talks about his experience on the reality TV show Survivor, his NBA career, and what really happened during the malice at the palace during the Pistons and Pacers 2004 brawl. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged!

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:18-Thoughts on Indiana Game

06:12-Mizzou Rivalry

11:30-Chiefs Chant After National Anthem

17:37-Getting Recruited by Roy Williams 

24:48-Welcome to Kansas Moment 

27:58-Bill Self vs. Roy Williams 

30:06-KU Practices Back in the Day

33:39-Most Talented Teammates at KU

36:31-NBA Draft Experience 

40:10-Scot’s Personality in the NBA

42:41-Hardest Players to Guard + Best Trash Talkers

46:35-Malice at the Palace 

53:28-2008 NBA Championship Season

1:00:45-Being on Survivor

On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan preview the border showdown between Kansas and Missouri, reveal their best stories of trash-talking Mizzou fans, and explain why nobody hates Mizzou more than Christian Braun. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged!

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:03-UConn Recap

08:04-Border Showdown History

12:20-Why Mizzou Fans are the WORST

14:44-Coach Drinkwitz Beef & Mizzou Leaving for the SEC

21:32-Governor Laura Kelly

22:57-Shared Hatred for Mizzou

23:42-2021 Mizzou Game

30:08-Environment at Allen Fieldhouse

31:40-Predictions

On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan preview tonight's matchup against UConn. The boys discuss the recent results from the Maui Invitational, discuss Bill Self's offensive gameplan, and give an insight into offseason preparation. Chris & Mitch also shed light on the infamous KU Basketball Camping tradition and share some of the craziest things they've seen from students waiting in line for tickets. Tune in for another great episode of The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast!

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On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break down the biggest headlines and stories of Kansas Basketball's preseason. The boys discuss the recent sanctions on Kansas Basketball, make predictions for the upcoming Maui Invitational, reveal their hottest takes for the season, and more. Chris & Mitch also explain Bill Self’s new lifetime contract, and discuss how social media allows for more misinformation in the college basketball world. Tune in for another great episode of The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast!

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00-Intro

01:38-Coach Self lifetime contract

4:53-Kansas state game

9:23-Jalen Daniels/social media

15:50-Sanctions

24:10-Preseason results

32:16-NC Central

34:36-Looking ahead

38:38-Maui Invitational

41:35-Newcomers

45:23-Hot takes