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Kansas Basketball Recruiting: Placide Twins To Make Decision This Week

A pair of Kansas basketball recruiting targets are set to make their college decision later this week. Standout twin brothers Gavin and Gallagher Placide will be announcing their college commitment on Thursday, Sept.

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Kansas Football Recruiting: ESPN Names Most Impactful 2026 Commit

The Kansas Jayhawks have one of the best recruiting classes in the Big 12 and arguably the best in program history for the 2026 cycle. Lance Leipold has assembled an unprecedented freshman group for next season, only adding to the growing hype around KU football.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 14

What a Taylen Kinney Commitment Would Mean for Kansas Basketball

Highly touted 5-star point guard Taylen Kinney is set to announce his college decision just two weeks from now on Sept. 28. Among his six finalists, the Kansas Jayhawks are widely considered one of the favorites to land him, if not the top option.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 14

CBS Sports Ranks Best College Basketball Programs Since 2000: Where Did Kansas Land?

It’s no secret that Kansas is one of, if not the best, college basketball programs ever. The school has gone on its most impressive run since Bill Self took over as head coach in 2003, as he has led the Jayhawks to a pair of national titles and 17 Big 12 regular-season championships.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 13

Kansas Football Big 12 Game-by-Game Predictions with Confidence Ratings

The Kansas Jayhawks escaped nonconference play with a 2-1 record, which wasn’t all that surprising given that they had to face a strong Missouri team on the road. They are now on a bye week to receive some extra rest before kicking off Big 12 play a week from now.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 12

Insider Projects Taylen Kinney To Commit to Kansas Basketball

Strap in, Kansas basketball fans. Some big news could be headed your way in the coming weeks. On3 Insider Joe Tipton has been consistently updating the recruitment of Taylen Kinney, the top-ranked point guard in the 2026 recruiting class. On Thursday, he revealed that Kinney would be making his college decision on Sept.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Kansas Has Serious Buzz for Elite 5-Star Point Guard

Kansas has some serious buzz for an elite five-star point guard in the 2026 class. On Friday, the Jayhawks held a commanding lead for top-flight point guard Tay Kinney, according to the Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 12

3 Kansas Football Players Who Could Return From Injury After Bye Week

The Kansas Jayhawks entered the season with a number of injuries to players who were expected to have big roles. While a few have already returned, several remain banged up and have seen little to no playing time as they recover from their respective ailments.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 11

Taylen Kinney Commitment Date: Will 2026 Star Commit to Kansas?

One of the top players in the 2026 recruiting class is set to make his decision this month. Taylen Kinney, one of Kansas basketball’s top priorities on the recruiting trail, announced earlier today that he would be making his college choice on Sept.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 11

Kansas Basketball Releases Details for 41st Late Night in the Phog

The start of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season for the men’s and women’s team is now less than two months away with excitement continuing to build for what should be a season of high expectations for both squads.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 11

ESPN FPI: Where Kansas Stands in the Big 12 After Missouri Loss

The Kansas Jayhawks, as expected, took a fall in ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) rankings this week after dropping their first game of the season to Missouri.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 10

Kansas Football’s Loss to Missouri Makes the Kansas State Game That Much Bigger

Heading into the 2025 season, the Kansas Jayhawks had two marquee games on their schedule: Missouri and Kansas State. The Missouri game was the biggest game on the schedule for obvious reasons.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 10

Former Kansas Golfer Gary Woodland to be Inducted into Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame

The Kansas Athletics Hall of Fame will soon gain a new member as it was recently announced that former KU golfer Gary Woodland would be inducted during a formal ceremony at the Jayhawk Club in Lawrence on Friday, Sept.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 10

Kansas Basketball To Host Surprise Visitor on Campus This Weekend

The Kansas Jayhawks are still searching for their first commitment in the 2026 recruiting class, but Bill Self and his coaching staff have eyes on a handful of standout seniors across the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 8

How Kansas Can Use Its Bye Week to Bounce Back From Disheartening Loss

All the good vibes in Lawrence disappeared this weekend after Kansas lost a heartbreaker to Missouri in the renewed Border Showdown. The Jayhawks fought for 60 minutes and even led by as many as 15 points in the first half, but the Tigers were ultimately too much for Lance Leipold and his squad.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 7

What We Learned From The Kansas Border War Loss to Missouri

The Border War was gone for more than a decade, but Saturday proved it never really lost its edge. In front of a sold out Faurot Field, Kansas and Missouri traded blows both and forth all game long.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 7

3 Reasons for Optimism After Kansas Football’s Loss to Missouri

The Border Showdown was an exciting, back-and-forth battle, but Missouri ultimately prevailed, completing the program’s biggest comeback win in nearly a decade. The loss left Kansas fans disheartened, and rightfully so, as the Jayhawks had multiple chances to pull away.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / September 6

Kansas and Missouri’s Border Showdown: This One Moment Stole the Show

Old rivals Kansas and Missouri met Saturday for the first time since 2011, and the wait was well worth it. Although the game didn't end in the Jayhawks favor, Saturday in Columbia, Missouri showed why this game never should have stopped being played and should be played every year going forward.