Kansas will retire Mario Chalmers’ at halftime of the Jayhawks’ game against Texas on Feb. 16.

“Mario definitely deserves to have his jersey hung,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “He was the most outstanding player in a 2008 Final Four, which featured four number one seeds. He was as clutch of a player as we’ve ever had here.

"He was a guy that seemed like the bigger the stage, the brighter he shined. He had an orneriness and toughness that a lot people didn’t see because they saw the smile. He was an assassin on the court.”

Chalmers hit the shot that propelled Kansas into overtime against Memphis in the 2008 national championship game.

Ben McLemore has had a hugely impressive redshirt freshman season at Kansas.

McLemore has a True Shooting Percentage of .651 this season and a PER of 24.61.

McLemore is gaining momentum as the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

"I spoke with five different GMs this week who told me they'd take him No. 1," wrote Chad Ford. "McLemore has been the best college player I've watched this season. I love him. A great combination of athleticism, length, shooting ability, ball handling and defense. He has the chance to be a very special player at a position that's been very weak over the last five years." 

Ben McLemore injured his ankle in Monday's win by Kansas over Baylor.

McLemore turned his ankle while trying to cut with the ball, causing him to fall to the ground in pain.

“He said he heard a pop,” Bill Self recalled later. 

McLemore was diagnosed with a Grade 1 sprain.

Joshua Smith has decided to transfer to Georgetown.

Smith, who left UCLA this season, chose the Hoyas over Kansas.

Smith has struggled with his conditioning during his tenure with the Bruins.