Rock Chalk Unplugged

Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 31 | Zeke Mayo On Transferring To Kansas, Bill Self’s Recruiting Pitch & Goals For Next Season

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 [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 [https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall] FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ [https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk [https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk] ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged [https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged] ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 [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: ads@teammercury.io 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

Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 30 | Kansas Basketball’s Path To The Final Four | March Madness Preview

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 [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 [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 [https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall] FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ [https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk [https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk] ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged [https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged] ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 [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: ads@teammercury.io 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

Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 28 | Assistant AD Greg Gurley On Kansas’ Strategy For NIL, Recruiting & Transfer Portal

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 [https://shopify.com/mitch] and take your retail business to the next level today! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk [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 [https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall] FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ [https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk [https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk] ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged [https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged] ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 [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: ads@teammercury.io 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

Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 29 | Breaking Down KU Basketball’s Season, Johnny Furphy’s Emergence & Why Dajuan Harris Is Underrated

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 [https://shopify.com/mitch] and take your retail business to the next level today! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/rockchalk [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 [https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall] FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ [https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk [https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk] ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged [https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged] ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 [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: ads@teammercury.io 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

Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 27 | Parker Braun On KU’s Locker Room Culture & How Christian Braun Sold Him On Transferring To Kansas

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 [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 [https://shop.teammercury.io/discount/ROCKCHALK15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall] FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ [https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk [https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk] ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged [https://www.tiktok.com/@rockchalkunplugged] ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-chalk-unplugged/id1672412349] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3yFiTLhCR7UI0jjoze2KIe?si=3a255a98f38b44e7 [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: ads@teammercury.io 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