Description
Now that the 2022 National Championship banner has been unfurled, it’s time to unveil KU’s official commemorative championship book. “Banner Year” covers the entire 2021-22 season in unique ways no non-licensed book can. Each copy of this numbered, limited edition is a hard-cover, 160-page coffee-table book printed on archival paper and packed with exclusive, dynamic, never-before-published photos by Kansas Athletics’ own photography staff and features a rhythmic script by the “Voice of The Jayhawks,” Brian Hanni. The book also contains a foreword written by Coach Bill Self and afterword by star forward David McCormack. Each member of the Championship team has his own page spotlighting favorite moments of the season and what it meant to be a part of this historic title run. The cover of “Banner Year” has an embossed, replica image of the 2022 Championship Banner that hangs in Allen Fieldhouse. Every year is a great year to cheer on Kansas Basketball, but 2022 was truly a Banner Year. Now Jayhawk fans can own the official commemorative book that celebrates a team and season we’ll never forget!
About the Author
Brian Hanni is a sportscaster in Lawrence, KS where he broadcasts for his alma mater, the University of Kansas, as the “Voice of the Jayhawks.” In the Spring of 2022, Hanni got to broadcast KU Basketball’s amazing run that culminated in the Jayhawks’ 6th National Championship banner. He’ll be the first to tell you that every year at Kansas is a great year, but 2022 was truly a “Banner Year.” That special season and Hanni’s title-clinching call became the inspiration for his new book “Banner Year.”
Beyond his work on-air, Hanni has long had a passion for inspiring youth and serves many youth-based charities including his own pediatric cancer organization. “Game Maker” is his first children’s book and was inspired by time he spent with Dr. Naismith’s grandson, Jim Naismith. Hanni hopes these true tales of young James’ ambition and creativity as a child inspire future generations to dream big just as Naismith did.
