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Kansas’ Newest Addition Will Form Elite Backcourt With Taylen Kinney

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

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

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Kansas Basketball Target Tyran Stokes Wins MVP at Jordan Brand Classic

Kansas Basketball Target Tyran Stokes Wins MVP at Jordan Brand Classic

Tyran Stokes added another award to his trophy case this weekend after taking home the MVP award at this year’s Jordan Brand Classic, helping lead Team Air to a 135-133 victory over Team Flight.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Three Backcourt Options for Kansas After Missing on Terrence Hill Jr.

Three Backcourt Options for Kansas After Missing on Terrence Hill Jr.

Kansas was one of the top suitors for VCU transfer Terrence Hill Jr., but Bill Self was unable to land the highly coveted guard. He revealed that he would be committing to Tennessee on Sunday morning, forcing the Jayhawks to pivot their approach in the portal.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Bill Self and Kansas’ Philosophy in the Transfer Portal Isn’t Working

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 15
Former Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Considering Jayhawks’ Top Rival

Former Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Considering Jayhawks’ Top Rival

It's hard to hold grudges against those who enter the transfer portal nowadays, as it's a path that nearly half the players in the country take. Many players have passed through Lawrence over the past half-decade since the portal became more prominent.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13
Flory Bidunga’s Reported Salary Makes His Kansas Departure Less Painful

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

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.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 12
Why Kansas May Be on Pace to Lose No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes to Kentucky

Why Kansas May Be on Pace to Lose No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes to Kentucky

For the last several months now, the Kansas Jayhawks have been seen as the favorite to land Tyran Stokes – the undisputed No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class according to every major high school recruiting service in the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 11
Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Miss Out on Isaiah Johnson, Kameron Taylor, and Dai Dai Ames

Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Miss Out on Isaiah Johnson, Kameron Taylor, and Dai Dai Ames

Three players are now off the board for head coach Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff as a trio of guards are no longer considering the Jayhawks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 10
Kansas Basketball Has a Full-Blown Rebuild On Its Hands: Can KU Recover?

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
HC Bill Self announces return to Kansas

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

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
Five most important players left in men's March Madness
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
Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25
Bill Self turned heads with what he did immediately after St John’s game-winner

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

Bill Self and the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks can only kick themselves for how their 2026 NCAA Tournament journey ended.  They exited the Big Dance following a painful 67-65 loss to the No.

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