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Zeke Mayo Faces Online Abuse After Tough Loss

3/2/2025

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Kansas basketball player Zeke Mayo endured a wave of online abuse following a tough 78-73 defeat to Texas Tech, facing threats and racist messages that led him to issue a public apology. Coach Bill Self stood by Mayo, urging fans to direct their criticism towards him instead, highlighting the importance of team solidarity in the face of adversity.

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Kansas basketball player Zeke Mayo endured a wave of online abuse following a tough 78-73 defeat to Texas Tech, facing threats and racist messages that led him to issue a public apology. Coach Bill Self stood by Mayo, urging fans to direct their criticism towards him instead, highlighting the importance of team solidarity in the face of adversity.