Former Kansas Jayhawks reunite at annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic
![Dec 22, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A detail view of the logo on basketballs prior to a game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Yale Bulldogs at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Dec 22, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A detail view of the logo on basketballs prior to a game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Yale Bulldogs at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5529,h_3110,x_0,y_138/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/169/01j0br0606xss7p4t9fa.jpg)
Yesterday, former Kansas basketball stars came together to compete in the 16th annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic. While the Crimson Team shined in a 116-101 victory, the highlight of the night was all of these legendary Jayhawks reuniting on the same court.
There were an array of KU stars at the event. Current NBA players like Jalen Wilson, Ochai Agbaji, and Devonte' Graham were present on the court, while Gradey Dick was the head coach of the Blue Team. It also featured appearances from retired players such as Sherron Collins and Brandon Rush and even players of different sports like Aqib Talib.
The Roundball Classic began in 2009 and has become an established charity event in the area to promote money for cancer research. It aims to support local kids who are fighting cancer themselves. All in all, it is a fun event that promotes an amazing cause. Here are some of the best moments from last night.
Ochai Agbaji oop to Silvio De Sousa not once but twice in the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic.@youngoch @RCRClassic pic.twitter.com/aEaNJnoIdQ
— Glenn Kinley (@glenn_kinley) June 14, 2024
A lot of the fellas are back in town for the @RCRClassic. What an absolutely amazing event. Take a bow, @BHanni. You absolutely deserve it. #kubball pic.twitter.com/EvUxzSvfKv
— JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) June 14, 2024
Caught up with KU great Devonte' Graham pregame...
— Glenn Kinley (@glenn_kinley) June 14, 2024
"It's always good to come back, like a second home....They still show me love... going to city to city you always see somebody with a 'Rock Chalk' or a KU shirt on."@KUHoops @RCRClassic @Devonte4Graham pic.twitter.com/dcnO89eY8U
Sherron Collins and Devonte’ Graham here at the @RCRClassic #kubball pic.twitter.com/tc8FKStATq
— JayhawkSlant (@JayhawkSlant) June 14, 2024
Former Kansas standout Calvin Thompson even surprised the audience with a proposal to his now-wife Barbara.
A PROPOSAL AT THE ROCK CHALK ROUNDBALL CLASSIC
— Glenn Kinley (@glenn_kinley) June 14, 2024
Former KU men's basketball player Calvin Thompson got the 'Yes!' after a story about how KU recruited him to be a Jayhawk for life...
"Barbara, I want you for life. Will you marry me?"@kcsizzlers35 pic.twitter.com/e66itlKMsE
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