The only returning Kansas basketball player in 2011 with significant experience as a starter was Tyshawn Taylor, with the others largely seeing spot duty as role players. 

Despite the inexperienced, thin roster, the Jayhawks managed to nearly knock off Duke and compete with eventual national champion Kentucky in early season non-conference games. Those two opponents highlighted a strong non-conference schedule that also included tournament teams Long Beach State, Georgetown and Davidson. 

Due to this heavy dose of tournament teams during November and December, the inexperienced Kansas roster quickly found their identity.

Bill Self's young 2...

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