Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Sep 13, 2024

Managing Editor for Notre Dame On SI. Started covering Chicago sports teams for WSCR the Score, and over the years worked with CBS Radio, Audacy, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports as a contributor before running the Notre Dame wire site for USA TODAY.

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

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Kansas' Early NCAA Tournament Exit: Social Media Explodes with Reactions

Feb 20, 2019; Durham, NC, USA; former President Barack Obama looks on during the first half between the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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Former US President Predicts Kansas Will Lose in NCAA Tournament First Round

Mar 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ESPN analyst Dick Vitale before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

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Dick Vitale Predicts Kansas’ NCAA Tournament Chances and Final Four Picks

Darryn Peterson jumps over a defender to dunk the basketball

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Top Kansas Basketball Recruit Returns to Lawrence This Weekend

Feb 22, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) shoots a free-throw during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Bud Walton Arena.

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Significant Injury Update Ahead of Kansas vs. Arkansas NCAA Tournament Clash

Arkansas will continue to be without one of its star players when it battles Kansas on Thursday.

Vehicles hauling construction materials are seen along Fambrough Dr. and Illinois St. outside of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Wednesday morning.

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What Kansas is Doing to Change the College Football Experience

Kansas will soon open a state-of-the-art college football stadium that will soon be the standard for how new venues are built.

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) reacts after a play during overtime against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center.

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Kansas Basketball Star Hunter Dickinson Talks Bill Self and NCAA Tournament Hopes

Hunter Dickinson isn't about to lose hope for Kansas entering the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Apr 2, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks with guard Tyshawn Taylor (10) and guard Elijah Johnson (15) during the second half in the finals of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball Final Four against the Kentucky Wildcats at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

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Kansas' Bill Self on Preparing to Face John Calipari's Arkansas Team in NCAA Tournament

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self will coach against a legendary rival in Thursday's first round NCAA Tournament game.

Feb 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self calls a play against the Utah Utes during the second half at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

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Respected Computer Formula Predicts Kansas vs. Arkansas in NCAA Tournament

The Massey Ratings are one of the most respected computer rankings in sports and has a pick already made for Kansas vs. Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self watches game play during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center.

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Kansas Joins Loaded Pod of Legendary Coaches in NCAA Tournament

Kansas' Bill Self is one of three Naismith Hall of Fame coaches in the bottom pod of the West Regional in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) passes the ball around Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) during the second half at T-Mobile Center.

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Kansas Eliminated by Arizona in Big 12 Tournament – Fans Vent on Social Media

Kansas entered the Big 12 Tournament hoping to be a feel good underdog but instead leaves after just two games.

Mar 8, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) drives to the basket around Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Can Kansas Upset Arizona Again? Computer Models Predict Big 12 Tournament Showdown

After narrowly getting by UCF on Wednesday, Kansas has its work cut out for it on Thursday against Arizona.

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Zeke Mayo (5) dribbles the ball during the first half against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center.

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Watch: Bill Self, AJ Storr, and Zeke Mayo Reflect on Kansas' Nail-Biting Win Over UCF

Bill Self, along with Kansas' stars from the game, met the media after a thrilling overtime victory over UCF

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) reacts after a play during overtime against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center.

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Bill Self Praises Kansas' Unlikely Star Player in Tough Win Over UCF

AJ Storr had perhaps his best game with the Kansas Jayhawks against UCF and Bill Self certainly took notice.

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) shoots the ball during the first half against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center.

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Kansas Basketball Escapes UCF Scare, Advances in Big 12 Tournament: Social Media Reactions

It wasn't easy and the defensive performance wasn't great, but Kansas moves on to take on Arizona Thursday night.

Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; The Kansas Jayhawks mascot sits with fans against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas Baseball Dominates Minnesota with Jaw-Dropping Stats

Kansas made college baseball history on Wednesday as it obliterated the Minnesota Golden Gophers.