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Chop play gets its day
Apr 08, 2014 06:35 AM #1

!KU Chop vs Stanford ↗

How A Clever Kansas Play Went Viral And Took Over College Basketball ↗

The play, known as "Chop," was created by Self prior to the 2006-07 season. Since then, it has become a go-to option for Self late in games, and it has spread so widely throughout college basketball, via imitation and adaptation, that ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla has taken to calling it "America's play." He says: "It has a hallowed place in college basketball's virtual playbook." You might see Kentucky's interpretation of the play in tonight's championship game.

KUSports: College basketball aoaches adapt Jayhawks' go-to play ↗

Apr 08, 2014 06:37 AM #2

This is a great story! We are well-respected.

Apr 08, 2014 06:45 AM #3

By the way, Rex Walters was a guest on the post-game show out here in the Bay Area (KPIX-CBS). He won conference coach of the year at USF (San Francisco) and folks are beginning to take note of his coaching leadership.

Apr 08, 2014 07:05 AM #4

@bskeet awesome news!