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🎟️ VIP Giveaway: KU-UConn Tickets I'm giving away 10 tickets to the UConn game as a holiday thank you — five VIP subscribers will each win a pair.

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🎁 One more thing... I bought KU Hoops season tickets this year, and I'm giving away a pair to a VIP subscriber to most home games this season! (reserving the right to attend a couple myself).

🎁 Jayhawk Holiday Gift Guide

I’ve never done one of these before, but I tried to think about easy ways to bring value to Kansas fans over the holidays — so here we go.

My first Jayhawks holiday gift guide.

There’s no theme or fancy curation strategy. This is just KU stuff I’ve genuinely enjoyed, or products that you sent my way earlier this week.

I don’t get paid per sale if you buy anything from the list below. For transparency: Homefield is an exclusive, multi-year sponsor and partner of KUhearings, but I don’t benefit directly on a per sale basis.

This is just me sharing things I’d recommend to another Jayhawk, which is what this newsletter has always been about.

Did I miss something great? Comment below or reply to this email.

1. KU gear from Homefield Apparel is 30% off this week. Their biggest sale of the year ends Monday: My favorite KU clothing brand and an exclusive, paid sponsor for the KUHearings newsletter. They just made the pre-game party in NYC possible, where we absolutely packed a bar ahead of KU-Duke (and we can’t wait for the next one).

2. Authentic autographed Jayhawks memorabilia: I’m sharing a little KUHearings newsletter secret here: Most of the autographed giveaways from this newsletter have come from the great people at Jayhawk Autographs. Their autographed memorabilia has come in perfect condition every single time I’ve ordered from them.

3. Laser-cut KU LED signs and handcrafted puzzles: MassScotts has sponsored the newsletter before, and I’ve gotten great feedback from KU fans who purchased LED signs from them. KUhearings subscribers can get 10% off through Dec. 12 and a free KU basketball puzzle ($60 value) with all $250+ purchases.
   Use Promo Code: MIKEV for 10% off and the gift.

4. Bottle Opener made from James Naismith Court: Suggested by @Okie_Jayhawk on X.

5. Jayhawks drink sweaters/koozies: I love my KU drink sweaters. They’re a unique spin on the koozie — and I’ve gotten a lot of love when using them before. These are a fun and easy gift!

6. KU license plates from the KU Book Store website: Because we all want a “Rock Chalk” when driving around town.

7. Jayhawks cornhole game $100 off for Black Friday: Suggested by @FLRCJH on X. I thought it was a good add for the list, especially with the sale (though I haven’t used this specific one myself).

8. Beautiful prints from Drone Lawrence: KUHearings has partnered with Drone Lawrence before. The local business offers a great product at a reasonable price.

9. KU logo golf balls: For the Jayhawk golfer in your life. These were recommended from a trusted friend in the golf world.

10. The best KU fan gag gift for your coffee table.. or the Kansas State fan in your life: Luckily, my Amazon bestseller remains relevant. Kansas State still has 0 National Championships.

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