Rock Chalk Unplugged

Kansas Basketball's newest transfer, Zeke Mayo, joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Zeke Mayo opens up about his transfer portal experience, including why he left SDSU, Bill Self's recruiting pitch that brought him back to Lawrence, his goals for next season, and much much more.  Go check out Modern Market Eatery on 83rd and Mission in Corinth Square! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 15% off ALL MERCH with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:49-Catching Up 02:04-Returning to Lawrence 04:30-Transfer Portal Experience & NIL 09:14-First Convo w/ Bill Self 10:21-KU’s Defense  11:36-Transitioning to the Big 12 14:08-Dajuan Harris Jr.  15:23-SDSU Career 18:44-Allen Fieldhouse 19:52-Craziest Playing Environments 20:17-Looking Ahead to Next Season 21:25-HS Recruiting  23:46-First Memories of KU Basketball 25:55-NBA Goals  29:30-Impact of NIL & NIL Deals 33:04-Message to the Fans 34:29-Getting Recruited to KU 36:17-Closing Thoughts

Despite a rocky regular season, Kansas Basketball could make a sneaky run to the final four in this year's March Madness. Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break it down on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Tune in to get their take on KU's March Madness outlook, Hunter Dickinson's injury update, the biggest potential upsets to watch for, and more. Get a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/mitch and take your retail business to the next level today! Go check out Modern Market Eatery on 4046 W. 83rd Street in Prairie Village's Corinth Square! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 15% off ALL MERCH with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:25-Catching Up 03:18-Season Till Now 11:25-NIL & College Basketball Landscape 18:55-KU’s March Madness Outlook  21:26-Hunter Dickinson’s Injury 22:50-Finding Confidence & Bench Production 29:56-March Madness Prep 34:49-KU’s Bracket 40:00-Potential Upsets  49:11-Mizzou & K-State   53:22-Final Four Predictions

Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break down KU Basketball's season thus far on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. The guys give an in-depth look into Johnny Furphy's emergence and also explain why Dajuan Harris is one of the most underrated players in all of college basketball. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged! Get a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/mitch and take your retail business to the next level today! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 15% off ALL MERCH with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:11-KU Basketball Update 15:18-Horns Down Controversy  18:31-Breaking Down Recent Losses 29:37-Kansas State vs. Iowa State Controversy  33:04-Big 12 Refs 38:09-Season Outlook 48:54-Coach Self’s Mindset

KU's Assistant Athletics Director Greg Gurley joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Greg Gurley reflects back on his playing days at KU and gives an update on the inner workings of NIL at Kansas. Greg talks about what it took to get McCarthy Hall built and the impact it has on recruiting. Greg also sheds some light on how NIL is impacting recruiting, fundraising, the transfer portal and the Jayhawks' play on the court.  Greg Gurley joined the Williams Education Fund in 2011 as the Director of Development and has since been elevated to the position of Assistant Athletics Director, Major Gifts. In addition to his work with the Williams Fund, he serves as the color commentator for the Kansas men’s basketball program on the Jayhawk Radio Network. Get a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/mitch and take your retail business to the next level today! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Go check out Modern Market Eatery on 4046 W. 83rd Street in Prairie Village's Corinth Square! Get 15% off ALL MERCH with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:11-Catching Up 03:13-Greg’s Transition to Williams Fund  06:18-McCarthy Hall 12:19-Recruiting Players 20:20-NIL Bidding 28:43-Is NIL Impacting Play? 37:05-2024 Team 53:04-Johnny Furphy

Kansas Basketball forward Parker Braun joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Parker Braun talks about his transfer portal experience, how Christian Braun sold him on KU, adjusting to his new role with the Jayhawks, KU's mindset inside the locker room, and more. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 15% off ALL MERCH with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 00:54-Oklahoma & WVU Games 03:30-Locker Room Mindset 08:59-Journey to Kansas 13:03-Transfer Portal Experience 20:46-Christian Braun & Finals After Party 25:23-2022 NCAA Championship   26:59-Parker’s Role & Hunter Dickinson 32:03-Leading the Freshman  33:53-Dajuan Harris Jr.  35:23-KJ Adams  36:31-Craziest Playing Environments  38:33-Hardest Guy to Guard 41:08-Bringing Everything Together at KU 42:34-Big 12 Mindset  44:29-NIL 48:02-Big 12 vs. SEC

Kansas Basketball guard Elmarko Jackson joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Elmarko Jackson talks about his adjustment to Kansas Basketball, his first conversation with Bill Self, how he deals with autograph scammers, and how the team is shaping up with Big 12 play underway. Elmarko also reveals his welcome to college basketball moment and how he's handled becoming a starter for KU. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 15% off site wide with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:32-Getting Recruited to Kansas 05:39-Adjusting to Kansas 07:54-First Convo w/ Bill Self 09:58-Pressure on the Freshman Class 11:58-Bill Self  15:33-Mentors at KU 16:51-Elmarko’s Role  19:04-Mindset  20:52-Welcome to College Basketball Moment & Allen Fieldhouse 26:33-Mizzou Game 28:59-Marquette Fight  32:27-Kansas Fans, NIL & Signing Autographs  39:42-Big 12 Adjustments  43:57-Bench Production & Nick Timberlake

Former Kansas Jayhawk and NBA champion Scot Pollard joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Scot Pollard gets honest about his playing days at Kansas Basketball. From getting recruited by Roy Williams, playing with Paul Pierce, and even his welcome to Kansas moment. Scot also talks about his experience on the reality TV show Survivor, his NBA career, and what really happened during the malice at the palace during the Pistons and Pacers 2004 brawl. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged! The Phog VIP Experience: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/experiences/products/the-phog-experience Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 15% off site wide with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:18-Thoughts on Indiana Game 06:12-Mizzou Rivalry 11:30-Chiefs Chant After National Anthem 17:37-Getting Recruited by Roy Williams  24:48-Welcome to Kansas Moment  27:58-Bill Self vs. Roy Williams  30:06-KU Practices Back in the Day 33:39-Most Talented Teammates at KU 36:31-NBA Draft Experience  40:10-Scot’s Personality in the NBA 42:41-Hardest Players to Guard + Best Trash Talkers 46:35-Malice at the Palace  53:28-2008 NBA Championship Season 1:00:45-Being on Survivor

On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan preview the border showdown between Kansas and Missouri, reveal their best stories of trash-talking Mizzou fans, and explain why nobody hates Mizzou more than Christian Braun. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 15% off site wide with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:03-UConn Recap 08:04-Border Showdown History 12:20-Why Mizzou Fans are the WORST 14:44-Coach Drinkwitz Beef & Mizzou Leaving for the SEC 21:32-Governor Laura Kelly 22:57-Shared Hatred for Mizzou 23:42-2021 Mizzou Game 30:08-Environment at Allen Fieldhouse 31:40-Predictions

On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan preview tonight's matchup against UConn. The boys discuss the recent results from the Maui Invitational, discuss Bill Self's offensive gameplan, and give an insight into offseason preparation. Chris & Mitch also shed light on the infamous KU Basketball Camping tradition and share some of the craziest things they've seen from students waiting in line for tickets. Tune in for another great episode of The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Get 15% off site wide with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break down the biggest headlines and stories of Kansas Basketball's preseason. The boys discuss the recent sanctions on Kansas Basketball, make predictions for the upcoming Maui Invitational, reveal their hottest takes for the season, and more. Chris & Mitch also explain Bill Self’s new lifetime contract, and discuss how social media allows for more misinformation in the college basketball world. Tune in for another great episode of The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast! Get 15% off sitewide with code ROCKCHALK15 at https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] TIMESTAMPS 00:00-Intro 01:38-Coach Self lifetime contract 4:53-Kansas state game 9:23-Jalen Daniels/social media 15:50-Sanctions 24:10-Preseason results 32:16-NC Central 34:36-Looking ahead 38:38-Maui Invitational 41:35-Newcomers 45:23-Hot takes

Devonte Graham joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Devonte Graham reflects back on his playing days for Kansas Basketball and opens up about his adjustment to life in the NBA. Devonte talks about his draft night experience, finding his groove with the San Antonio Spurs, and his first impression of Victor Wembanyama. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Head to https://factormeals.com/rockchalk50 and use code ROCKCHALK50 to get 50% off! BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=dbc77fef2a0a46ef FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by The Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - Recruiting Journey to Kansas 07:35 - Welcome to Kansas Moment & Staying at KU 12:54 - Playing in a Final Four & Favorite Game at KU 18:45 - Learning from Bill Self 19:55 - Adjusting to the NBA 24:13 - Draft Night Experience 27:05 - Getting a 2nd Contract & First Purchase in the NBA 31:12 - Victor Wembanyama 33:09 - Hardest Guy to Guard in the NBA 34:26 - Expectations for KU in 2023  36:54 - Dallas Cowboys  39:31 - Kansas Football 41:03 - NIL & Sponsorship Deals

Carter Stanley joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Carter Stanley reflects back on his KU Football career, sharing some of his best storis from his time playing for the Jayhawks. Carter gives his take on Jalon Daniels' injury, shares some Les Miles stories, retells the story of beating Texas in 2016, and more. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk and use code ROCKCHALK for a first deposit match up to $100! Head to https://factormeals.com/rockchalk50 and use code ROCKCHALK50 to get 50% off! BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=dbc77fef2a0a46ef FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 03:56 - Carter’s Life After KU 08:29 - 2019 Season 11:07 - Deciding to Stay at KU 12:35 - Les Miles vs. David Beaty 19:14 - Jalon Daniels & Playing in the Big 12  22:05 - Recapping Texas Game & Jason Beam 25:51 - 2016 Texas Game 32:39 - Craziest Playing Environments 34:51 - KU Football Renovation Plan & Black Jerseys 40:11 - 2016 Texas Tech Game 43:50 - Worst Workouts at KU 46:30 - Mitch’s Overseas Update

Svi Mykhailiuk joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Svi Mykhailiuk opens up about his NBA journey -- from getting drafted to the Lakers and playing with LeBron James, to getting traded, signing with the Boston Celtics this offseason, and more. Svi also shares some of his best stories from when he played at KU for Coach Bill Self. The episode begins with Chris and Mitch providing an update on Kansas Football. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code RockChalk20 at http://manscaped.com/. Head to https://factormeals.com/rockchalk50 and use code rockchalk50 to get 50% off! BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=dbc77fef2a0a46ef FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 Rock Chalk Unplugged is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:26-KU Football Update 10:35-KU Basketball Bootcamp 14:08-Joining the Boston Celtics 16:30-Rookie Season w/ the Lakers 22:34-Business of the NBA 24:09-Playing w/ LeBron & Getting Traded 28:15-Adjusting to KU 33:40-Getting Recruited by Coach Self 37:12-Is an NBA Champion a World Champion?  40:57-2018 Season at KU 47:19-Thoughts on Coach Self  53:51-Quick Fire Segment

On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break down the biggest headlines and stories of Kansas Basketball's offseason. The boys recap the Jayhawks' trip to Puerto Rico, make bold predictions for the starting lineup, reveal their hardest practice at Kansas, and more. Chris & Mitch also break down Bill Self's latest roster moves in the transfer portal, and discuss Eli Drinkwitz's comments regarding conference realignment. Tune in for another great episode of The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast! Head to https://factormeals.com/rockchalk50 and use code rockchalk50 to get 50% off! BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:46-Recapping the Puerto Rico Trip 08:34-Breaking Down The Starting 5   15:44-Hardest Practice at KU… 24:45-Elmarko Jackson, Arterio Morris & Nick Timberlake 28:23-Johnny Furphy 31:54-Bill Self’s Transfer Portal Moves  36:51-Conference Realignment  40:21-Kansas Football  46:11-Eli Drinkwitz 49:43-Mitch is Going Pro!

Head to https://factormeals.com/rockchalk50 and use code rockchalk50 to get 50% off! On this special episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan hit the links to showcase their golfing skills at the Crimson & Blue Classic.  Tune in to find out if Chris and Mitch's basketball skills translate to the golf course. The boys also answer some fan questions, talk about the upcoming Kansas Basketball season, reveal some of their favorite moments playing at KU, discuss the transfer portal at KU, and more! Chris and Mitch also share their thoughts on the season outlook for Kansas Football and Coach Lance Leipold. This episode is presented by Charlie Hustle! BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco  ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network.  For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]

Head to https://factormeals.com/rockchalk50 and use code rockchalk50 to get 50% off. In this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, Chris Teahan and Mitch Lightfoot host exclusive interviews with Coach Bill Self, Coach Lance Leipold, KJ Adams, Dajuan Harris, and Patrick Cassidy. Coach Self reveals his expectations for the 2023 season, what fans can expect from Hunter Dickinson, why KJ Adams is primed for a bounce back season, and more. Chris & Mitch also get the chance to talk with Kansas Football Head Coach Lance Leipold. In their conversation, Coach Leipold gives a preview for the Jayhawks' 2023 season. BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 01:18-Coach Bill Self 10:43-KJ Adams 12:00-Dajuan Harris 13:59-Patrick Cassidy 15:34-Coach Lance Leipold

Former Kansas Jayhawk Cole Aldrich joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on this week's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Cole shares some of his best stories and moments from his Kansas Basketball career, opens up about the highs and lows of his NBA career, reveals what it took to win the national championship in 2008, explains what it was like playing with the Morris twins at KU, and more. Cole Aldrich also reflects on his relationship with Coach Bill Self, shares his welcome to the NBA moment, and gets personal about getting traded during his career in the NBA. BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 00:29-Life After the NBA 03:20-Playing with KD & Russell Westbrook 04:47-Guarding Dirk Nowitzki 07:12-Time with Oklahoma City Thunder 13:34-Adjusting to New Teams & Being an NBA Journeyman 17:09-Welcome to the NBA Moment 20:16-2008 Kansas Basketball Team & Morris Twins 27:16-2008 Final Four Game Against UNC 30:46-Playing Steph Curry at Davidson 32:42-Getting Recruited by Bill Self 35:28-Deciding to Return to KU 40:08-Becoming an Academic All-American 41:47-Living in New York 44:32-Getting Fined in the NBA 48:50-Skipping Class at KU 51:00-Mario Chalmers’ 30-30 Day & KU Bootcamp 56:26-Cole’s Freshman Recruiting Class 59:31-Triple-Double Against Dayton in March Madness 01:04:39-Losing to Northern Iowa in 2010 NCAA Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks' newest big man, Hunter Dickinson, joins Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan for the first-ever live episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. In addition to the live episode, a handful of Kansas fans got to participate in a live Q&A with Hunter, take pictures with the big man, and even get his autograph. In this exclusive sit-down interview, Hunter Dickinson reveals: Why he left Michigan and decided to enter the transfer portal His first conversation with KU Head Coach Bill Self Why he committed to Kansas Basketball How NIL played a factor in his decision to play at KU How he's adjusting to the Kansas offense What he's working on this offseason Why he and Dajuan Harris Jr. will be a dynamic duo His goals for next season FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 00:46-Transfer Portal Experience 03:25-First Convo w/ Bill Self 04:23-What Hunter is Working on 06:16-Thoughts on NIL 07:38-Juwan Howard vs. Bill Self 08:39-Adjusting to Life in Lawrence 09:52-Goals for Next Season 13:49-Practices at KU 16:04-Team Chemistry 17:28-Leadership & Learning KU’s System 19:25-NIL Recruiting & Media Rumors 24:31-Allen Fieldhouse 27:30-Welcome to KU Moment 28:42-Gradey Dick’s Draft Night Fit 29:58-Mottos Hunter Lives By 33:14-Big 12 Environments 35:21-Favorite KU Basketball Players 37:20-Transitioning to KU’s Offense 39:25-Giant Jay??? 40:30-Elmarko Jackson 41:24-Third Side & Ball Movement 43:20-Favorite Restaurants in Lawrence 44:46-Being a Bills Fan

Former Kansas Jayhawk, David McCormack, joins the Rock Chalk Unplugged podcast for a conversation covering: untold stories from KU's 2022 National Championship run, David's game-sealing shot during the natty, his funniest moments with Coach Bill Self, David's adjustment to playing basketball overseas, his legacy at Kansas, and more... ► SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Mercury content | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] TIME STAMPS 00:00-Intro 00:35-Life Since the Natty 04:11-Playing Overseas 18:17-Thoughts on NIL & Transfer Portal 28:25-Recruiting Journey & Coach Self 35:27-Football Career 38:23-Intense Diet & Workout Plan 43:05-Playing Through Injuries 45:34-Dealing w/ Social Media Haters 49:50-National Championship Run & Coach Self 54:09-Hitting “The Shot” 59:39-Advice to Hunter Dickinson

For the first time ever, Kansas Basketball guard Kevin McCullar opens up about his shocking exit from Texas Tech to KU. In this exclusive interview, Kevin McCullar shares the private conversation he had with Coach Bill Self that inevitably led to McCullar's transfer to Kansas. Tune in to learn what went down in that conversation, how McCullar has adjusted to life at KU, and how he has thrived in a new leadership role with the Jayhawks. Kevin McCullar also discusses how the addition of transfer Hunter Dickinson will impact the Jayhawks' offense, what went wrong in the 2023 March Madness, what NIL is like for Kansas Basketball players, and more... TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Deciding to Return to KU 03:55 - Texas Tech 07:48 - New Transfers 08:15 - KU Bootcamp 09:35 - Being a Leader 10:31 - Transfer Portal Experience 14:01 - Allen Fieldhouse 14:59 - Reaching 1000 Points 15:48 - Craziest Road Environment 18:07 - Dajuan Harris Jr. 19:12 - NIL & Transfer Portal at KU 21:58 - How Hunter Dickinson Will Change KU’s Offense 23:58 - New Guards & Taking Criticism 26:32 - Kansas vs. Texas Tech 27:07 - March Madness Recap 29:28 - Why KU Has a Target on Their Back 31:12 - One Player to Play with… 32:57 - Looking Back on 2023 Season 35:16 - Best Coach Self Story 37:21 - Best Player in the Big 12 38:44 - Impact of NIL & Zach Edey 41:51 - Outlook on Next Season

Christian Braun joins the Rock Chalk Unplugged podcast to talk about his adjustment to the NBA, his best stories from playing at Kansas, the Nuggets' playoff series with the Phoenix Suns, and more! Christian Braun also explains how fines in the NBA work, how he's improved his diet since playing for the Kansas Jayhawks, what the differences are between Coach Bill Self and Coach Michael Malone, and how he's found his role with the Denver Nuggets. Get to see a side of Christian Braun that you've never seen before...

No one anticipated Dajuan Harris Jr. becoming the starting PG for the Kansas Basketball Team. In fact, he wasn't supposed to be a Jayhawk at all. For the first time EVER, Dajuan Harris Jr. opens up about his unlikely rise at KU, Bill Self's health scare, and what it was like growing up with Christian Braun. This is the story of Dajuan Harris Jr.

2023's March Madness has had everything. Shocking upsets, first-round exits, and even TWO teams making their first-ever appearance in the Final Four. To get you ready for the weekend's madness, Chris Teahan & Mitch Lightfoot have broken down both matchups with insights and stories you need to pay attention to. Aside from the Final Four, the guys also break down the Purdue upset, Kansas State's Elite Eight run, Texas falling short in the tournament, the biggest moves of the transfer portal so far, and how the Kansas Jayhawks will look to rebound in the 2023-24 season.

They were a part of Kansas' National Championship Team in 2022. Now, they host their own podcast and are ready to give you the perfect bracket and help you win your March Madness pool. Tune in as former Jayhawks Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan share their March Madness bracket picks! From cinderella picks to final four predictions, this episode has everything you will need to get ready for the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

After fighting for minutes in 2022, KJ Adams returned to Kansas on a mission to break into the starting lineup. 2023 has proved to be an outstanding season for KJ as he has established his case as the most improved player in college basketball. Chris Teahan and Mitch Lightfoot sit down with KJ on the latest episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged to discover what has been the key to KJ's breakout season for Kansas Basketball. After accepting and understanding his role, KJ started to blossom and become a truly versatile player for the Jayhawks. A big part of KJ's versatility comes from his jump shot and chemistry with PG Dajuan Harris. KJ also opens about his relationship with head coach Bill Self and sheds some light on Coach Self's habit of breaking clipboards during games.

This week, Chris & Mitch hop on with former Kansas Basketball teammate Ochai Agbaji. Ochai talks about his adjustment to life in the NBA, getting traded to the Utah Jazz, reveals some hilarious stories about Coach Bill Self, and even replays the time he got dunked on by Joel Embiid. These guys have not skipped a beat since going their separate ways. Clearly, the bond they forged at KU will stay with them forever.

This week, Chris is joined by his new co-host and former Kansas Basketball teammate, Mitch Lightfoot. Together they take a deep dive into the current state of Kansas Basketball and explain why fans shouldn't worry about the 3 game skid or Coach Self's rumored retirement. The guys also answer the best questions submitted by fans from KU Twitter! Tune in for a great episode full of hot takes, insights, and more on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.

This week, Chris sat down with his former Kansas Basketball teammate, close friend, and leader of KU's scout team, Michael Jankovich. Together they trade their best stories from their time hooping at KU, shed light on the role and importance of Kansas' scout team, give their funniest moments with Coach Self, and talk through the highs and lows of being a role player at a premier college basketball program on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.

This week, Chris connects with Kansas Football walk-on and Rock Chalk legend, Jared Casey. Together they talk about the highs and lows of being a walk-on at Kansas, how Coach Leipold has changed the culture of KU Football, Jared's NIL deal with Applebees, and how one touchdown changed his life forever on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.

This week, Chris visits Lawrence to catch-up with his former Kansas Basketball teammate, close friend, and future NBA draft pick, Jalen Wilson. Together they trade their best never-heard-before stories from the National Championship, laugh about their near-death experience, and get personal as Jalen opens up on his struggle to fight through injuries on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.

This week, Chris sat down with his former Kansas Basketball teammate, best friend, and the winningest player in KU Basketball history, Mitch Lightfoot. Together they trade their funniest stories rooming together, their best 'welcome to Kansas Basketball' moments, reveal what it took to win a National Championship, and give fans a look inside the brain of Coach Bill Self on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.