The Jayhawker

Remembering Dr. Scott “Scooter” Ward with Tyrel Reed

In this episode of The Jayhawker Podcast, hosted by Nate Bukaty, we mourn the passing of beloved KU Athletics administrator Dr. Scott Ward affectionately known as “Scooter.” Nate is joined by former KU men’s basketball standout Tyrel Reed, who shares personal stories from his long relationship with Scooter. Together, they reflect on who Scooter was as a person, the profound impact he had on countless student-athletes, and how Tyrel viewed him as a father figure both on and off the court. The conversation also highlights how Scooter’s disability never slowed him down or kept him from doing what he loved. The episode closes with a discussion of KU men’s basketball’s thrilling overtime comeback win against TCU, and how Tyrel felt Scooter’s presence during that magical night in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System and by Xfinity, get the smartest WiFi only for Xfinity, imagine that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Bell Previews the Jayhawks and Cornhuskers Sweet 16 Volleyball Showdown

In this edition of The Jayhawker Podcast hosted by Nate Bukaty, Nate sits down with Jayhawks star freshman volleyball player Logan Bell. They discuss how Coach Ulmer recruited her and reflect on an unbelievable regular-season run. They break down the big win over Miami that propelled KU into the Sweet 16, where they’ll face the number one team in the country and top seed in the tournament, Nebraska. Logan and Nate also talk about embracing the underdog role and playing with nothing to lose. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System and by Xfinity, get the smartest WiFi only for Xfinity, imagine that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Border Showdown Preview with Greg Gurley and Ryan Robertson!

In this episode of The Jayhawker podcast with Nate Bukaty, Nate sits down with Ryan Robertson and Greg Gurley to discuss the history of the KU–MU rivalry, the differences between old-school and modern coaching styles, and a preview of what’s to come this Sunday against the Missouri Tigers. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System and by Xfinity, get the smartest WiFi only for Xfinity, imagine that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freshman Sensation Jaliya Davis!

In this episode of The Jayhawker Podcast, Nate Bukaty sits down with Kansas women’s basketball standout Jaliya Davis. A proud local product from Blue Valley North, Jaliya talks about what it means to suit up for one of her favorite teams growing up and how the transition to playing at KU has shaped her journey. She breaks down the excitement of beating Border Showdown rival Mizzou over the weekend, what that win meant for the locker room, and how the team plans to build on that momentum moving forward. Jaliya also opens up about her goals for the rest of the season and reflects on her recruiting process with Coach Brandon Schneider and teammate S’mya Nichols. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System and by Xfinity, get the smartest WiFi only for Xfinity, imagine that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of the Jayhawks Brian Hanni!

Nate sits down with the Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, to talk about all things Kansas Athletics. They discuss the football team’s impressive season and their pursuit of a bowl game, the impact of Darryn Peterson on Bill Self’s men’s basketball squad, and the excitement surrounding the KU women’s soccer team as they prepare to host an NCAA Tournament match. Plus, they dive into the hot start for Matt Ulmer’s volleyball team and preview the women’s basketball showdown against Mizzou this Saturday. The Jayhawker Podcast is presented by the University of Kansas Health System and by Xfinity, get the smartest WiFi only for Xfinity, imagine that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.