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Highlights
- Come along on a 40-year journey of Kansas basketball through the eyes of a hoops fanatic.It can be hard to describe the pull of Kansas basketball to those not in the know.
- Author(s): Chelan David
- 200 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Soccer
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Book Synopsis
Come along on a 40-year journey of Kansas basketball through the eyes of a hoops fanatic.
It can be hard to describe the pull of Kansas basketball to those not in the know. Basketball is an important part of the equation, but it's more than just the game. It's about family and friendships, traditions and superstitions. It's about wearing your lucky sweatshirt and watching a game over the holidays with your aunts and uncles and cousins and grandparents. It's about making the pilgrimage to Allen Fieldhouse in the bitter cold and gathering at the Wheel or Johnny's after the game. It's about rejoicing in the team's victories and mourning their losses. All of these components coalesce to form what is known as Jayhawk Nation.
In Stories from the Phog, lifelong KU hoops fan and Lawrence native Chelan David invites readers on a journey through forty years of Kansas basketball. It begins with a trip to an arcade with David Magley, Indiana's Mr. Basketball in 1978, includes the 2022 National Championship game, and culminates with the changing landscape of college basketball that we are witness to today. In between are encounters with Larry Brown, Danny Manning, Roy Williams, Bill Self, Gradey Dick, and other legends of the Kansas program, and memories from KU fans. Also included are anecdotes from descendants of James Naismith and Phog Allen.
A must-read for any KU basketball fan, Stories from the Phog puts readers in the seats at Allen Fieldhouse as the Beware of the Phog banner is unfurled for the very first time, the Jayhawks score 150 points against Kentucky, freshman Jacque Vaughn hits a game winning three-pointer against Indiana, and Nick Collison receives a standing ovation from Dick Vitale. Relive the exhilarating come-from-behind victories against Missouri in 2012 and against West Virginia in 2017, a game that set the record for the loudest crowd roar at an indoor sports event.
Review Quotes
"In Stories from the Phog, Chelan David takes the Jayhawk-faithful down memory lane as a life-long Kansas men's basketball enthusiast. Chelan's list of storytellers is impressive with the likes of Larry Brown, Bill Self, Roy Williams, Ted Owens, Kevin Wilmott, and many others. From the first time stepping into Allen Fieldhouse as a fourth grader in 1982, to some of the most recent KU memorable moments and insights, Chelan's lens encompasses many of the rich histories and stories that make up Kansas Basketball."--Travis Goff, Kansas Director of Athletics
"Stories from the Phog: Forty Years of Kansas Basketball by Chelan David captures the unforgettable essence of playing for the Jayhawks. The book beautifully chronicles the incredible wins, the gut-wrenching losses, and the priceless experiences that come with being part of such a legendary program. I truly loved every moment of my time on the court, and this book brings those memories back to life in a powerful way."--Ryan Robertson, Kansas Jayhawks basketball guard (1995-1999)"From the roar of the Phog to the unforgettable moments that define our beloved Kansas basketball program, this book is an incredible tribute from a passionate fan and dedicated KU alum. It's a must-have for every Jayhawk who bleeds crimson and blue!"--Heath Peterson, president of KU Alumni Association
"Stories from the Phog is a literary journey into the history and game day experiences of KU Basketball. Chelan David tells the story of Allen Fieldhouse through both a historical lens as well as his personal experiences, giving the iconic building a living persona. He brings a heartbeat to the history of KU Basketball and Allen Fieldhouse, something that so many KU Basketball fans, including myself, feel every time we return to this hallowed space and experience a gameday."--Sharon L. Toulouse, University of Kansas Associate Director of Bands, and Director of Athletic Bands
"Stories from the Phog captures the very essence of being Jayhawk. Chelan David brings being a fan to the next level allowing the reader a peek behind the curtain of the games they remember and treasure through player and staff interviews. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!"--Marnie Dodson, Baby Jay from 1992-1995
