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KU basketball stars play in Rock Chalk Roundball Classic to help kids with cancer

by Photos by Carter Gaskins
Riley Howell, one of the 2021 Big 3, runs through the players during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
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Many familiar Jayhawk faces showed up for a showdown at Lawrence’s Free State High School Thursday night.

The 13th annual Rock Chalk Roundball Classic, a fundraiser that helps families of children who have cancer, this year honored “Big 3” 18-month-old Briella Hase, 8-year-old Riley Howell, and 8-year-old Matthew Martin.

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Fundraising festivities will continue Friday with the first “Round-Bowl Classic,” where attendees will pair up with Jayhawk stars and PBA professionals for a fun evening of bowling.

The Roundball Classic has raised more than $671,000 over the years, according to its website. Baby Jay’s Legacy of Hope shares the same mission. Find out more at this link.

Photos by Carter Gaskins

Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Devonte’ Graham, No. 4, gets a hug from Marcus Morris at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Danielle McCray gets a hug at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Markieff Morris is pictured during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Carolyn Davis, left, and Devonte’ Graham, center, speak with Geri Parscale at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Baby Jay strikes a pose with a friend at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Easton Base is introduced at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Mackenzie Martin, younger sister of Big 3 Matthew Martin, hides her face as she walks down the court the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Mackenzie Martin, younger sister of Big 3 Matthew Martin, hides her face as she walks down the court the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School. Matthew appeared from the hospital via cellphone.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Riley Howell, one of the 2021 Big 3, runs through the players during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Briella Hase, one of the 2021 Big 3, appeared via photo as her family was unable to attend the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
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Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Mario Little, left, and Ben McLemore run up the court at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Devonte’ Graham runs up the court at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Ben McLemore is pictured during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Ben McLemore goes up for a dunk at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Sherron Collins attempts to save the ball from going out of bounds at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Danielle McCray drives past Todd Reesing at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Devonte’ Graham defends against Svi Mykhailiuk at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Tyshawn Taylor goes up for a dunk at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Tyshawn Taylor dunks at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Tyrel Reed goes for a dunk at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Twins Markieff Morris, left, and Marcus Morris face off at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Natalie Knight-Johnson shoots a basket during the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Cole Aldrich puts up a basket at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times Devonte’ Graham puts up 3-pointers during the the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times An official gets a fist bump from a kid at the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic on Aug. 5, 2021 at Free State High School.
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