Thomas Robinson

Kansas sophomore forward Thomas Robinson has been cited with misdemeanor battery after a fight at a nightclub. Jerry Little, the city prosecutor in Lawrence, Kan., said Tuesday that Robinson is accused of being involved in the April 10 fight. He said officers served Robinson with the ticket Monday. Coach Bill Self said he's aware of the "situation" with Robinson, who notified him immediately after being interviewed by police. Self said Robinson has been cooperating in the investigation.

Kansas junior Thomas Robinson was named to the 2011-12 John R. Wooden Award All-American Team it was announced Monday. Robinson is one of 10 players to be named to the prestigious All-America team. All 10 players have proven that they are making progress toward graduation and are maintaining at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA, an important component of the award insisted upon by Coach Wooden.  In addition to the academic aspect, the Wooden Award is unique among college postseason awards because voters could consider performance during the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks' junior guard Tyshawn Taylor and sophomore forward Thomas Robinson made KU fans very happy Wednesday by announcing they will stay in Lawrence for another season with the Jayhawks.  Taylor says, “We had a great year, but since the season ended disappointingly, there has been a lot speculation with fans and on the internet on what we were going to do. The bottom line is we’re going to work very hard this offseason and...

Thomas Robinson had 15 points and 14 rebounds and helped thwart Kansas State's second-half rally Wednesday night, leading No. 14 Kansas past the 23rd-ranked Wildcats 67-49. Trailing by as many as 18 points early, the Wildcats (11-2, 0-1 Big 12) got 3-pointers from Jamar Samuels and Rodney McGruder in a 10-0 run and closed to 39-36. But Conner Teahan's two 3-pointers triggered a rally by Kansas (11-3, 1-0) that included dunks by Robinson on consecutive possessions. The Jayhawks went on to their 43rd victory over their state rivals in the last 46 meetings of the 272-game series.

Kansas has been here 27 times before. North Carolina State hadn't been to the Sweet 16 in nearly a decade. This time around, the Wolfpack had no trouble keeping pace with KU. However in the end, Bill Self's Jayhawks defeated N.C. State 60-57. KU will face North Carolina in the Elite Eight on Sunday afternoon. Tip-off is 4:05 Central Time on KWCH 12. Click Here to See Second Half Photos Game Summary Thomas Robinson had 18 points and 15 rebounds, Jeff Withey blocked 10 shots to finish one shy of the NCAA tournament record.

Kansas junior forward Thomas Robinson hyperextended his left knee during Thursday's practice according to KU head coach Bill Self. “The results from the MRI were positive for Thomas,” Self said. “He will take a couple of days off to let it calm down, but hopefully will not miss any significant time.” Self also said that Anthony West, a 6-6 forward, has joined the team as a practice player. West is a sophomore out of Shawnee Mission East High School and was a member of the KU women's practice squad last year.

It seems like his knee wasn't bothering him too much.  Thomas Robinson put up 22 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks Tuesday night as the Jayhawks pounded Fort Hays State 101-52.  Robinson hyperextended his knee earlier this season during practices but was moving up and down the court just fine in KU's final exhibition game. With Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson both on the bench for violating team rules Freshman guard Naadir Tharpe made a name for himself scoring 19 for Bill Self in 29 minutes on the floor.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Thomas Robinson and Jeff Withey are ready to tackle Ohio State star Jared Sullinger. The way the two Kansas big men have been playing, Sullinger had better be ready, too. The Jayhawks' inside tandem didn't get the chance to play against the Buckeyes' All-American in December, when he missed the second of two games with a bad back. Robinson in particular took advantage down low, scoring 21 points and leading the Jayhawks to a 78-67 victory. Robinson said he's throwing out that matchup in preparing for Saturday night's national semifinal at the Superdome.

In a church filled with mourners Thursday, Thomas Robinson laid a Kansas jersey in his mother's casket. Then, while the entire Kansas team and coaching staff watched in teary-eyed silence, 7-year-old Jayla Robinson placed a stuffed toy Jayhawk next to her mother. About 200 mourners were in the Antioch Baptist Church in snowy Washington, D.C. on Thursday for services for Lisa Robinson, who died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack at age 43 and triggered a family crisis which has touched basketball fans around the country.

Kansas played another great second half in the NCAA Tournament but couldn't overcome a first half deficit, falling 67-59 in the national title game in New Orleans. Photos KU vs UK 2nd Half Tyshawn Taylor finished with 19 points, Thomas Robinson had 18. Kentucky's Doron Lamb poured in 22 in the win. Kansas battled back and forth with the lead by Kentucky, trailing by as many as 16 and getting as close as six with three minutes left in the game. The Jayhawks struggled to score from outside, shooting on 5-10 from three point region, settling for 36 percent shooting.

For the second straight week, Kansas senior Jeff Withey has been named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week in a vote of a media panel which covers the league, the conference office announced Monday.  Withey is receiving the accolade for the third time this year and fourth time in his career. Withey averaged 17.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in two Jayhawk victories last week.  The San Diego, center opened with his third straight double-double, tallying 17 points and a season-high 14 boards in the 68-67 double-overtime win at No. 14 Oklahoma State.

Thomas Robinson will leave KU for the NBA draft.  Robinson held a press conference Monday morning with Coach Bill Self and his little sister Jayla.  Robinson says he plans to enter the 2012 NBA draft.  He says it was a tough decision but it puts him in a position to take care of his little sister.  His decision came on her birthday, one he says she'll never forget. He says he was up all night trying to think of a way to show his appreciation to his teammates, coach and fans.  He says words can not describe how much everyone has meant to him.  He says he's going to miss everyone, including the town of Lawrence.

Kansas played another great second half in the NCAA Tournament but couldn't overcome a first half deficit, falling 67-59 in the national title game in New Orleans. Photos KU vs UK 2nd Half Tyshawn Taylor finished with 19 points, Thomas Robinson had 18. Kentucky's Doron Lamb poured in 22 in the win. Kansas battled back and forth with the lead by Kentucky, trailing by as many as 16 and getting as close as six with three minutes left in the game. The Jayhawks struggled to score from outside, shooting on 5-10 from three point region, settling for 36 percent shooting.

Kansas head coach Bill Self will be the first to admit the Kentucky Wildcats are an impressive team on paper. "But I've never known the game to played on paper," said Self. "I haven't seen anyone pick us. " It's that 'sure we are the underdogs, but we don't care' attitute, that has driven the Jayhawks the entire season. "It don't bother us," said Tyshaun Taylor. "They had a great year so the expectations should be high this year. I think what we think is, we match up with them well, we feel confident going into this game.

Travis Releford stepped into the spotlight when the Kansas stars faded, his performance as much as any other the reason are why the Jayhawks are playing for national championship. The junior guard, so often overshadowed by teammates Thomas Robinson and Tyshawn Taylor, had 15 points and six rebounds on Saturday night, boosting Kansas to a 64-62 Final Four victory over Ohio State. The Jayhawks will play Kentucky on Monday night for their fifth national championship and their second in five years.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Thomas Robinson and Jeff Withey are ready to tackle Ohio State star Jared Sullinger. The way the two Kansas big men have been playing, Sullinger had better be ready, too. The Jayhawks' inside tandem didn't get the chance to play against the Buckeyes' All-American in December, when he missed the second of two games with a bad back. Robinson in particular took advantage down low, scoring 21 points and leading the Jayhawks to a 78-67 victory. Robinson said he's throwing out that matchup in preparing for Saturday night's national semifinal at the Superdome.

Kansas junior Thomas Robinson was named to the 2011-12 John R. Wooden Award All-American Team it was announced Monday. Robinson is one of 10 players to be named to the prestigious All-America team. All 10 players have proven that they are making progress toward graduation and are maintaining at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA, an important component of the award insisted upon by Coach Wooden.  In addition to the academic aspect, the Wooden Award is unique among college postseason awards because voters could consider performance during the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

The KU Jayhawks are headed to the Final Four.  Kansas will face fellow No. 2 Ohio State next Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:49pm Central Time from New Orleans. The game will air on KWCH. KU made it to the next round using a huge second half effort Sunday.  Kansas broke open a back and forth game and will head to the Final Four with a 80-67 victory over North Carolina. Check out pictures of the team celebrating This is the 14th time they are headed to the Final Four in school history.

Kansas has been here 27 times before. North Carolina State hadn't been to the Sweet 16 in nearly a decade. This time around, the Wolfpack had no trouble keeping pace with KU. However in the end, Bill Self's Jayhawks defeated N.C. State 60-57. KU will face North Carolina in the Elite Eight on Sunday afternoon. Tip-off is 4:05 Central Time on KWCH 12. Click Here to See Second Half Photos Game Summary Thomas Robinson had 18 points and 15 rebounds, Jeff Withey blocked 10 shots to finish one shy of the NCAA tournament record.

Kansas national player of the year candidate Thomas Robinson, All-American nominee Tyshawn Taylor, junior center Jeff Withey and head coach Bill Self highlight the 2012 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball accolades as selected by the head coaches, it was announced Sunday, March 4. Robinson is the 2012 Big 12 Player of the Year, while Withey is the conference's defensive player of the year. Taylor and Robinson were unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selections, while Withey was a third-team all-conference choice and a member of the Big 12 All-Defensive Team.