Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 15 | Cole Aldrich On KU Basketball Career, Morris Twins Drama, 2008 National Title & NBA Journey

<p>Former Kansas Jayhawk <strong>Cole Aldrich</strong> joins <strong>Mitch Lightfoot</strong> and <strong>Chris Teahan</strong> on this week's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Cole shares some of his best stories and moments from his <strong>Kansas Basketball career</strong>, opens up about the highs and lows of his <strong>NBA career</strong>, reveals what it took to win the <strong>national championship in 2008</strong>, explains what it was like playing with the <strong>Morris twins at KU</strong>, and more. </p><p>Cole Aldrich also reflects on his relationship with Coach Bill Self, shares his welcome to the NBA moment, and gets personal about getting traded during his career in the NBA.</p><p><strong>BUY MERCH</strong>: <a href="https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases</a></p><p><strong>FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE:</strong></p><p>► <strong>INSTAGRAM</strong> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/</a></p><p><strong>FOLLOW MERCURY HERE:</strong></p><p>► <strong>TWITTER</strong> | <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo </a></p><p>► <strong>TIKTOK</strong> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco</a> </p><p>► <strong>INSTAGRAM</strong> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/</a></p><p>► <strong>YOUTUBE</strong> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1</a></p><p><strong>The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast</strong> is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players <strong>Mitch Lightfoot</strong> & <strong>Chris Teahan</strong> and is presented by the <strong>Mercury Podcast Network</strong>. </p><p>For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected]</p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p>00:00-Intro</p><p>00:29-Life After the NBA</p><p>03:20-Playing with KD & Russell Westbrook</p><p>04:47-Guarding Dirk Nowitzki</p><p>07:12-Time with Oklahoma City Thunder</p><p>13:34-Adjusting to New Teams & Being an NBA Journeyman</p><p>17:09-Welcome to the NBA Moment</p><p>20:16-2008 Kansas Basketball Team & Morris Twins</p><p>27:16-2008 Final Four Game Against UNC</p><p>30:46-Playing Steph Curry at Davidson</p><p>32:42-Getting Recruited by Bill Self </p><p>35:28-Deciding to Return to KU</p><p>40:08-Becoming an Academic All-American</p><p>41:47-Living in New York</p><p>44:32-Getting Fined in the NBA</p><p>48:50-Skipping Class at KU</p><p>51:00-Mario Chalmers’ 30-30 Day & KU Bootcamp</p><p>56:26-Cole’s Freshman Recruiting Class </p><p>59:31-Triple-Double Against Dayton in March Madness</p><p>01:04:39-Losing to Northern Iowa in 2010 NCAA Tournament</p>

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