Who was on the 2008 Kansas basketball team?

2008-09 Men’s Basketball Roster

No.	Name	Hometown (High school/Previous school)
24	Travis Releford	Kansas City, Mo. (Bishop Miege)
32	Tyrone Appleton	Gary, Ind. (Midland C.C.)
40	Jordan Juenemann	Hays, Kan. (Hays)
41	Chase Buford	San Antonio, Texas (Alamo Heights)

Where did Mario Chalmers go to college?

University of Kansas
Mario Chalmers/College

What is Mario Chalmers famous for?

He was the first and currently only player to play in the NBA born in the state of Alaska. Also, Chalmers is the only Alaskan to win a championship in the high school, college, and pro levels.

Where is Chalmers now?

Aris B.C.#15 / Guard
Mario Chalmers/Current teams

Who won the 2008 Final Four?

Kansas Jayhawks
2008 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament

Season	2007–08
Champions	Kansas Jayhawks (3rd title, 8th title game, 13th Final Four)
Runner-up	Memphis Tigers (vacated) (2nd title game, 3rd Final Four)
Semifinalists	North Carolina Tar Heels (17th Final Four) UCLA Bruins (18th Final Four)
Winning coach	Bill Self (1st title)

What year did KU win the national championship?

2008
Wilt Chamberlain took the Jayhawks to the NCAA finals in 1957, Danny Manning and “the Miracles” won a second NCAA title for the University in 1988, the teams under the leadership of Roy Williams in the 1990s won an unprecedented number of games and Bill Self continued Big 12 dominance and won the National Championship …

Why did Chalmers leave the NBA?

He wanted to go back home and he wanted to do something for his city, so you can never be mad at a guy like that who wants to go back home and do something for his city. So, I respected his decision. In November of 2015, the Heat traded you to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Who won the NCAA in 2008?

When did Mario Chalmers go to the NBA?

Mario Chalmers was a winner when he left college and pursued a career in the NBA. While at the University of Kansas, Chalmers was a part of the 2008 NCAA national championship team. He played an essential role on that successful team. When he got to the NBA, Chalmers had the chance to play with some of the best and also win multiple championships.

When was Mario Chalmers last field goal for Kansas?

Kansas retired Mario Chalmers’ jersey in 2013. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) The three was Chalmers’ last made field goal in a Kansas uniform and immediately made him a significant part of Kansas’ storied basketball lore. He declared for the NBA draft in the days after the game and was selected in the second round and traded to the Miami Heat.

When did Mario Chalmers sign with the Miami Heat?

The rights to Chalmers were later included in a trade with the Miami Heat. The Heat signed him on July 8. Chalmers in 2009. On September 3, 2008, Chalmers and fellow former Kansas Jayhawks teammate Darrell Arthur were excused from the NBA’s rookie transition program.

How many sons and daughters does Mario Chalmers have?

Mario is the father of four kids. He has three sons named Zachiah A’mario Chalmers, Prynce Almario Chalmers, and one that has an unknown public name. In addition, Mario has a daughter named Queen Elizabeth Chalmers. Mario is currently dating Paije Speights.