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Three Kansas Basketball Newcomers To Watch in Exhibition vs Louisville
Unless you were present at Late Night in the Phog, today’s scrimmage against Louisville will be the first time Kansas basketball fans witness the 2025-2026 team in action.
The Jayhawk faithful have been waiting all year to finally see how the new squad Bill Self constructed in the offseason plays together.
The only returning contributor from the previous campaign is Flory Bidunga, who is expected to be the starting center and one of the best defenders in the conference. However, the remainder of the players on the roster are newcomers or redshirts, meaning there are a lot of names to put faces to.
Of KU’s 10 newcomers on the roster, the performance of these three will be worth watching tonight — and no, we’re not going to go with the obvious option, Darryn Peterson.
3. Melvin Council Jr.
The transfer from St. Bonaventure has been praised all offseason for his defensive intensity and ‘dog’ mentality, but we haven’t seen that translate to the hardwood yet.
Unlike his previous stops, Council will no longer be the primary ball-handler and will have to adjust to a more limited offensive role.
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He is not known for his outside shooting, so this will be a good test to see how he fits in off the ball, and more importantly, if his defense was truly worth all the hype.
2. Paul Mbiya
The aforementioned Bidunga is the big man everyone can’t wait to watch as he makes his sophomore leap, but a name flying under the radar is Mbiya.
He is another elite defensive presence, standing at 7-foot and 245 pounds with an otherworldly 7-foot-8 wingspan.
Mbiya played professionally in France last year and still has parts of his offensive game to refine, but he shows as much promise defensively as any player to come through under Coach Self’s tenure.
Whether he taps into that potential remains to be seen, but expect a few thunderous blocks if any Cardinal players try to test him inside tonight.
1. Kohl Rosario
More than any other player this offseason, the coaching staff has sung its praise for Rosario.
The incoming freshman went from being a Class of 2026 4-star recruit to KU’s starting wing on opening night.
He has progressed faster than anyone could have expected, and judging from the noise around him, it wouldn’t be surprising if he were a one-and-done headed to the NBA next year. But before those conversations can begin, scouts need to see him at the collegiate level first.
His strengths are 3-point shooting, athleticism, and defensive toughness, three skills that should make him a fan favorite fairly quickly.
The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 9, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 9 drawing
19-32-41-49-66, Mega Ball: 06
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 9 drawing
Midday: 9-6-0
Evening: 6-9-6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning 2 By 2 numbers from Dec. 9 drawing
Red Balls: 05-17, White Balls: 15-19
Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 9 drawing
19-24-33-39-40, Lucky Ball: 06
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.
By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:
Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3638
(785) 296-5700
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.
When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Kansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.
CHEROKEE, Kan. (WIBW) – A woman died and a man was seriously injured following a head-on crash Monday afternoon in Crawford County in southeast Kansas, officials said.
The collision was reported at 2:45 p.m. Monday on US-400 highway about four miles west of Cherokee.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2015 Nissan Altima was eastbound on US-400 when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck that was westbound on the highway.
The Nissan then spun counterclockwise and came to rest in the roadway, while the Dodge truck left the roadway to the right, rolled once and came to rest on its wheels facing south in the north ditch.
The driver of the Dodge pickup truck, Carol S. Sharp, 68, of Altoona, was transported to Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, where she was pronounced dead. The patrol said Sharp was wearing her seat belt.
The driver of the Nissan, identified as Eric M. Meyers, 38, of Des Moines, Iowa, was transported to Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg with serious injuries. The patrol said Meyers was wearing his seat belt.
Both drivers were alone in their vehicles, the patrol said.
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The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 8, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
08-32-52-56-64, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
Midday: 9-6-0
Evening: 2-8-1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning 2 By 2 numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
Red Balls: 05-24, White Balls: 11-19
Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
11-14-28-30-41, Lucky Ball: 11
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
07-10-32-33-35, Star Ball: 03, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from Dec. 8 drawing
02-09-14-18-21, Cash Ball: 25
Check Super Kansas Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.
By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:
Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3638
(785) 296-5700
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.
When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Kansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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