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Kansas Target Tyran Stokes Creates More Uncertainty With Ominous Post

Most Kansas fans can probably agree that they just want the Tyran Stokes recruiting saga to conclude. The top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2026 has dragged out his decision multiple weeks into the offseason, leaving the Jayhawks with plenty of unwanted roster uncertainty.

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Kansas Schedules Two Big Man Visits to Potentially Replace Flory Bidunga

Kansas has had trouble finding its replacement for Flory Bidunga in the transfer portal this offseason. While it was able to add Keanu Dawes to succeed Bryson Tiller at power forward, the Jayhawks' roster still lacks a true center to anchor the paint.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 20

Kansas’ Newest Addition Will Form Elite Backcourt With Taylen Kinney

Kansas made its first backcourt addition from the transfer portal earlier today when it received a commitment from former Toledo guard Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 20

Kansas Lands Toledo Transfer Leroy Blyden Jr.: What He Will Bring to KU

Despite a worrisome first few weeks in the transfer portal, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are beginning to heat up on the recruiting trail. On Sunday morning, Toledo transfer Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 20

Where Kansas Ranks in Big 12 Transfer Rankings by Mid-April

The Kansas basketball program has gotten off to a slow start in the 2026 transfer portal cycle. High-major teams across the country appear to be landing players left and right, but the Jayhawks have just one commitment three weeks into April.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19

Bill Self and Kansas’ Philosophy in the Transfer Portal Isn’t Working

When Kansas' season came to an end on a buzzer-beating layup against St. John's a month ago, the Jayhawks were expected to make waves in the transfer portal.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19

Bill Self and Kansas to Host Big 12 Standout Guard on Official Visit

As Kansas continues to heat up on the recruiting front, the program is set to host a key visitor this upcoming week. According to Jayhawk Slant and Phog.net, Oklahoma State transfer Vyctorious Miller will embark on a trip to Lawrence beginning Monday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 18

Where Do Things Stand With Kansas and 2026 Phenom Tyran Stokes?

The entire college basketball world is awaiting the decision of top 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. His recruitment has dragged on longer than most, with the transfer portal now open for nearly two weeks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 17

Seventh Kansas Player of the Offseason Enters the Transfer Portal

The seventh and final possible Kansas player to enter the transfer portal this offseason did so on Friday morning. Redshirt freshman Corbin Allen hit the open market following his lone season in Lawrence.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 17

Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Set to Host MAC Star Leroy Blyden Jr.

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff continue to make moves in the transfer portal this offseason as they attempt to bolster their roster for the 2026-27 season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Just Baseball / April 17

Rock Chalk: My Trip to Kansas Baseball

In my time covering this game, I have been to a plethora of ballparks. Some fields have historic significance, some programs are built on the backs of Omaha runs, and others are just creating their own path from near scratch.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 16

Inside the NIL Dispute Holding Up Paul Mbiya’s Kansas Return

It seems Kansas Jayhawks forward Paul Mbiya is more than ready to return for another season, but some bad apples are clogging up the works. A new report

Jamari McDowell News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 16

Former Kansas Guard Jamari McDowell Transfers to Favorable ACC Destination

The two longest-tenured players on the Kansas basketball roster were Class of 2023 commits Elmarko Jackson and Jamari McDowell before they entered the transfer portal last week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 16

Top 3 Transfer Targets for Kansas Basketball in the Portal

The Kansas basketball program has hosted several recruits on visits since the transfer portal opened last week. While the Jayhawks remain without a commitment as of Apr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 15

Why Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd Could Be Bill Self’s Successor at Kansas

Bill Self is back in Lawrence gearing up for year 24 as head coach of Kansas basketball. He’s the school’s all-time winningest coach and owns the most conference championships, conference tournament championships, and NCAA titles of any coach in KU’s illustrious history.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14

Where Former Kansas Basketball Players Have Landed in Transfer Portal

Bill Self and Kansas have been hit by the transfer portal as hard as any other school in the country this offseason. The Jayhawks have lost six of their seven potential returnees to the open market, with the lone retention being incoming sophomore Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14

Kansas Hosting DeSean Goode on Visit: Jayhawks’ First Transfer Commit?

Kansas has yet to receive a commitment from a player in the 2026 transfer portal cycle, but Bill Self is hoping that can change in the coming days. On Monday, a key target began his official visit to Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14

Kansas Basketball: Paul Mbiya May Be Emerging as Flory Bidunga Replacement

With former Kansas basketball center Flory Bidunga now off to Louisville, the Jayhawks are looking for someone to take his place in the post this upcoming season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13

Kohl Rosario Returns to Kansas: What It Means for Jayhawks

After a few weeks of mulling over his future at the University of Kansas, Kohl Rosario has made a decision. According to his post on X and multiple sources, the Miami native will return to Lawrence for his sophomore year.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13

Flory Bidunga’s Reported Salary Makes His Kansas Departure Less Painful

From the moment he entered the transfer portal for the second time in as many years, it was apparent that Flory Bidunga's bank account was going to be overflowing with cash next season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13

Kansas Interested in Star Big 12 Transfer Who Tormented the Jayhawks

Yesterday, Flory Bidunga announced his transfer destination after spending two years with the Kansas basketball program. The National Defensive Player of the Year nominee committed to Louisville, along with Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 10

Kansas Basketball Has a Full-Blown Rebuild On Its Hands: Can KU Recover?

Kansas basketball is in full rebuild mode less than a week into the spring 2026 transfer portal window being opened. The Jayhawks have one player left on their roster who averaged 10 minutes or more per game this season and that’s freshman Kohl Rosario.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / April 1

Bill Self will aim to avenge early March Madness exits with return to Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self didn't want to end his storied career with another early March Madness exit.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo seriously considered one NBA job last year

Campbell coach's departure a troubling omen for college athletics

Michigan star receiving 'medical supervision' in wake of incident

College basketball's tallest player is entering the transfer portal

Hidden keys to victory for Final Four

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / March 25

Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

It would make sense if long-time Kansas Jayhawks head men's basketball coach Bill Self decided to step away this offseason.

Bill Self turned heads with what he did immediately after St John’s game-winner

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The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / March 23

How does early March Madness exit impact Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

How does early March Madness exit impact Kansas star Darryn Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

Peterson, who is expected to forgo his remaining three years of college eligibility, should soon begin preparing for the draft after the Jayhawks lost to the St. John's Red Storm in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

Bill Self speaks out on his future after Kansas’ early March Madness exit

Miami player storms concession stand in uniform after loss to Purdue

Mick Cronin had polarizing quote after UCLA fell short of Sweet 16

Tyrese Haliburton's joke after Kentucky's loss rings true

Florida first No. 1 seed eliminated

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Gators go down