In this episode, Nick recaps KU's nearly miraculous comeback bid vs. Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl, explains why Wednesday's game in Memphis was a microcosm of the season as a whole and tries to provide context for why Kansas chose to take the ball out of Jalon Daniels' hands and instead let Jason Bean try to make the game-tying score. 

In this episode, Nick recaps KU's nearly miraculous comeback bid vs. Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl, explains why Wednesday's game in Memphis was a microcosm of the season as a whole and tries to provide context for why Kansas chose to take the ball out of Jalon Daniels' hands and instead let Jason Bean try to make the game-tying score.

"Nick Schwerdt grew up a lifelong Kansas fan, graduated from KU, and spent nearly a decade covering the Jayhawks in Lawrence. Now, he discusses the biggest stories in Kansas Athletics on “Wavin’ the Wheat,” the most extensive and entertaining podcast covering KU."

"Nick Schwerdt grew up a lifelong Kansas fan, graduated from KU, and spent nearly a decade covering the Jayhawks in Lawrence. Now, he discusses the biggest stories in Kansas Athletics on &ldquo;Wavin&rsquo; the Wheat,&rdquo; the most extensive and entertaining podcast covering KU."

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Recapping Kansas' Thrilling Triple Overtime Loss to Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl

In this episode, Nick discusses Bill Self's recent health scare and wonders if he should be thinking about coaching at all this weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Then, he's joined by Matt Tait of the Lawrence Journal-World to discuss the latest on Self's status as well as the vibes around the team on the day before their Round of 64 matchup vs. Howard. Finally, Nick is joined by two of his good friends and college basketball sickos Lance and Kevin to fill out a bracket together and have some laughs. 

In this episode, Nick discusses Bill Self's recent health scare and wonders if he should be thinking about coaching at all this weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Then, he's joined by Matt Tait of the Lawrence Journal-World to discuss the latest on Self's status as well as the vibes around the team on the day before their Round of 64 matchup vs. Howard. Finally, Nick is joined by two of his good friends and college basketball sickos Lance and Kevin to fill out a bracket together and have some laughs.

What is Bill Self's Status as Kansas Enters the NCAA Tournament?

Nick Schwerdt is joined by former Kansas big man Landen Lucas to discuss the secret to Bill Self's improbable Big 12 title run, if he can relate to K.J. Adams' breakthrough sophomore season, how Jalen Wilson's All-American season was six years in the making, and if the Jayhawks can win back-to-back national championships. 

Nick Schwerdt is joined by former Kansas big man Landen Lucas to discuss the secret to Bill Self's improbable Big 12 title run, if he can relate to K.J. Adams' breakthrough sophomore season, how Jalen Wilson's All-American season was six years in the making, and if the Jayhawks can win back-to-back national championships.

What's the Secret to Bill Self's Big 12 Title Run? With Landen Lucas

On this episode, Nick discusses what has been so impressive about Kansas Basketball's recent surge and why volume is more important than efficiency when it comes to KU's offense. Then, Shreyas Laddha of the Kansas City Star joins Nick to discuss his feature on Gradey Dick and explains what impresses him most about the sharp-shooting freshman. Finally, we close the show out by answering listener questions with a mailbag. 

On this episode, Nick discusses what has been so impressive about Kansas Basketball's recent surge and why volume is more important than efficiency when it comes to KU's offense. Then, Shreyas Laddha of the Kansas City Star joins Nick to discuss his feature on Gradey Dick and explains what impresses him most about the sharp-shooting freshman. Finally, we close the show out by answering listener questions with a mailbag.

Recapping Kansas' Thrilling Triple Overtime Loss to Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl

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