Here's what fans should know about this year's Rock Chalk Roundball Classic, which returns next week for its 17th annual edition: www2.kusports.com/sports/college…

4th of July weekend may be behind us, but how about some roster announcement FIREWORKS to start the week?! Returning this week to coach at Roundball is a National Champion and World Champion. From the Denver Nuggets, please welcome home #2 Christian Braun!

This former Jayhawk was a member of 3 Big 12 title teams after previously starring as a JUCO All-American. He's posted huge numbers in previous Roundball Classics and will put those skills on display Thursday night in his return to Lawrence. Please welcome home #23 Mario Little!

It's time to announce our other Head Coach for this year's game. This 2022 National Champion has since joined the Kansas Men's Basketball staff and Thursday night he'll run his own team at Roundball. Jayhawk fans let's hear it for COACH KJ Adams!

Can't stop. Won't stop. Must keep announcing more Jayhawks! Back for his 2nd Classic is a recent Jayhawk forward who finished in the Crimson & Blue and tomorrow night will take the floor and be coached by his brother. KU fans, please welcome back #23 Parker Braun!

Gameday is upon us! Roundball XVII is almost here. Some of your favorite Jayhawks of all-time have traveled long distances to be here tonight and it’s gonna be one heckuva party. 🏀🎉 Not just any school could pull this off. You’ve gotta have a large alumni talent base to pull

Joining the coaching staff at Roundball is a member of Bill Self's current coaching staff at Kansas. He was first a member of KU's 2008 National Championship team as a player, & he's now trying to help hang another banner as a Coach. Jayhawk fans let's hear it for Chase Buford

About game time❗

Some of the blue squad ❗

Michael Lee for 3️⃣

The 2025 Roundball Classic ❗

2025 Rock Chalk Roundball Classic 🔴🔵 #RockChalk x The University of Kansas Health System x RCRClassic

.Christian Braun had a great time at the RCRClassic at Lawrence Free State on Thursday night. #kubball

Team photo following the 17th annual RCRClassic. Another amazing night at Lawrence Free State High School thanks to Brian Hanni. The man never slowed down once the entire night. #kubball

Greg Ostertag as a 7 foot 2 referee

Greg Ostertag went from being ejected in the first half of the RCRClassic to returning as an official in the second half. There’s a first time for everything. #kubball

It was another special weekend at the RCRClassic. Big thanks to all who attended and supported these children, both with your donations and your crowd roars. I’m confident it’s a night they’ll never forget. 🙌❤️👏 You couldn’t pull this off at just any school. It takes special

This is my immensely talented painter friend, Dave Couch. He makes masterpieces like this CB painting & donates them to raise money for pediatric cancer patients. Johnny made a masterpiece of his own yesterday. 🤯🔥Dave will begin painting it today. 🎨🙌 Can’t wait for next

Coach CB activated 😂 Christian Braun x The University of Kansas Health System

You’ll see a lot of Roundball Classic pics on social the next few days… this one is easily my favorite. The ultimate jersey swap between two absolute legends. 🙌❤️🏀 Cancer-defeating Champion Jaxson Cress 🤝 World Champion Christian Braun. Rock Chalk! 💙❤️