 Although he was not expected to be a factor for the Wildcats as a freshman, he started 30 of the team's 31 games, averaging 10.2 points and team leading 8.2 rebounds per game en route to Big Eight Newcomer of the Year honors.During his sophomore season, he was a vital part in helping the team win the 1980 Big Eight Tournament Championship and reach the Elite Eight of the 1980 NCAA Tournament after averaging 9.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.As a junior, he averaged 11.0 points and 9.1 rebounds, helping the Wildcats reach the West Regional Finals.