The spirits of legendary coaches and players at The University of Kansas take the court at famed Allen Fieldhouse and come alive one night in
��Twas the Night Before Tipoff� by alumnus Chris Meggs.
This timeless children's book will have young readers sitting on the edge of their seats as they
learn about the decorated Kansas basketball tradition. 'Twas the Night Before Tipoff�The
University of Kansas Jayhawks introduces them to coaches and players and the teams�
successes which makes Allen Fieldhouse a revered place to play basketball and a must-see
destination on any basketball fan's bucket list.
The book begins with the Fieldhouse growing restless in anticipation of the next day's big
game. The KU Jayhawks' home court tosses and turns before the past glories of KU victories
and the heroics of its famous players burst upon the court one more time. Coaches throughout
Jayhawk history shout out the plays to players who once thrilled crowds with their talents and
determination.
This instant classic will be a valued treasure for every Jayhawk family. �'Twas the Night Before
Tipoff provides the perfect bonding experience over Kansas basketball,� Meggs said. �As
parents read to their children, it�s the perfect opportunity to tell stories about the games they
saw and share their experiences in celebrating Jayhawk victories.
It will not only have young KU fans dreaming of future glory, the names and games will bring
back memories for parents and grandparents of the teams of their youth by reliving past
victories and championships. I've always viewed the love and devotion of the KU basketball
tradition as a living, breathing entity,� Meggs said. �It forms a strong bond between fans and
players. The enthusiasm for the Jayhawks is easy to catch and it reaches its peak within the
walls of Allen Fieldhouse on game day.
�Twas the Night Before Tipoff has been officially licensed by the University of Kansas. �We are
never surprised at the talents of a KU alum like Chris Meggs,� Paul Vander Tuig, Assistant
Athletic Director � Trademark Licensing, said. �Chris has been able to convey the magic of
Allen Fieldhouse in a children�s book that all our fans can easily relate to. �Twas the Night
Before Tipoff will become a household favorite!�
About the Author :
Chris Meggs became an Emmy-winning television news producer after graduating from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism. A lifelong fan of KU sports, game day will find him at the stadium or fieldhouse or by a television or radio cheering for his beloved Jayhawks. Chris loves learning about Kansas and it's history, often taking day trips to explore what the state has to offer. Chris and his wife Julie live in Gardner, Kansas. Rob Peters has illustrated over 30 picture books of all shapes and sizes including Kansas Jayhawks ABCs and 1-2-3s from Ascend Books. He has a degree in Visual Communications from Judson College. He lives with his wife and family in Topeka, Kansas.
