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Ted Owens Enters Hall of Fame | College Basketball News
Ted Owens, the legendary former head coach of Kansas men’s basketball, is officially getting his flowers—named to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in the 2026 class. Alongside Jay Wright and Tubby Smith, Owens joins basketball royalty like Danny Ainge and Glen Rice, honored by the sport’s top decision-makers. Coaching the Jayhawks from 1963 to 1984, Owens amassed 348 wins (fourth all-time at KU), six Big Eight titles, five Coach of the Year honors, and seven NCAA Tournament appearances—including two Final Fours. His induction ceremony on October 22 in Kansas City celebrates his…
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