LAWRENCE, Kan. -- The white-and-blue championship banners hang from the rafters, serving as reminders of Kansas’ historical dominance for opponents who dare to enter Allen Fieldhouse.
The stomps and claps echo in the arena, blending with the cacophonous cheers and pulsating music.
Students wildly wave their arms and hold up “Rock Chalk Jayhawk” letters when a visitor stands at the free-throw line.
The environment is daunting, but it doesn’t fluster Cameron McGriff. For two straight seasons, McGriff, a forward on the Oklahoma State men’s basketball team, has used the environment in Allen Fieldhouse to elevate his game.