Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos
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The University of Missouri–Kansas City (often referred to as UMKC) is an institution of higher learning located in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Its main campus is in Kansas City's Rockhill neighborhood east of the Country Club Plaza. It is a part of the University of Missouri System.
UMKC's mascot is Kasey Kangaroo (originally drawn by Walt Disney) and its teams go by the nickname the Roos (short for Kangaroos). The school's colors are old gold and royal blue. It is a member of the NCAA's Division I The Summit League. The men's basketball team plays at Kansas City's Municipal Auditorium Arena.
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Men's Basketball
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Notable Alumni
- Tony Dumas - player for the Dallas Mavericks, only player from UMKC to be drafted in the NBA (1994)
