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Kansas basketball’s best Jayhawks of the 2000s

By Cade Stout

SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 07: The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate after defeating the Memphis Tigers 75-68 in overtime during the 2008 NCAA Men's National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 7, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 07: The Kansas Jayhawks celebrate after defeating the Memphis Tigers 75-68 in overtime during the 2008 NCAA Men's National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 7, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) /
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9 Mar 2001: Drew Gooden #0 of the Kansas Jayhawks dribbles the ball during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Oklahoma. The Jayhawks defeated the Wildcats 94-63.Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
9 Mar 2001: Drew Gooden #0 of the Kansas Jayhawks dribbles the ball during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Oklahoma. The Jayhawks defeated the Wildcats 94-63.Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport /

Best Jayhawks of the 2000s

Drew Gooden, Forward (2000-2002)

The 6’10” power forward amassed three strong seasons with Kansas Basketball. In the 2001-2002 season, Drew Gooden received Big 12 Player of the Year, NABC Co-National Player of the Year, and Big 12 All-Defensive team honors.

Drew Gooden helped lead the Jayhawks to the 2002 Final Four, averaging a double-double with 19.8 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. Over his career, he averaged 15.6 and 9.2 rebounds per game.

Though he only spent three seasons in Lawrence, Gooden ranks highly on several career stats lists. In Kansas Basketball history, Drew ranks 21st all-time in scoring (1,526) and 6th in rebounding (905).

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