UPDATED: Early candidates to replace Jeff Long as Kansas AD
Manning has been a name thrown out as having interest in the position, with The Athletic reporting Manning openly expressed interest in the job. Of course, Manning would likely be a popular figure among donors of the program and KU coach Bill Self, as he was an assistant at the University for more than half-a-decade after wrapping up a lengthy NBA career.
Kansas players campaign for Emmett Jones to step in as coach
The Jayhawks parted ways with head coach Les Miles on Monday following the events of the last week, during which specific and detailed allegations came to light dating back to Miles' time at LSU.