Jamari's Speech!!!

cjonline.com/sports/hawkzone/2016-03-05/...-stealing-senior-day

Rock Chalk!

Get some kleenex tissues ready. Especially when both he and Self are wiping tears from their eyes.



This is what it's all about--the growth of a young man into a man (off the court and on), and the steady, quiet role of a great coach and loving soul in that process.

Hats off to JAMARI, a Jayhawk through and through. And to Coach Self, for being such a tremendous coach, father figure, and caretaker of these fine young men we know as Jayhawks.

I would also like to apologize to Jamari for so frequently questioning and critiquing his play on the court. I've always loved his story and was thankful he came to KU, but I was rough on him earlier this season. Since then, he's done nothing but prove his worth and show his mettle. He may be just a niche contributor, but he's an important one--a key element of our TEAM. Hats off to you, young man, on your final game at KU, but also--very much so--to working so hard and earning your degree, so that you can beam with pride as you walk down Mount Oread like so many of us did. What a thrill, what an honor, what an accomplishment.

Rock Chalk, Mari!