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Kansas Receives Highest AP Top 25 Nod of the Season Amid Hot Stretch

The past couple of weeks have completely redefined the feeling around the Kansas basketball program. Despite being unranked just two weeks ago in the Jan.

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Darryn Peterson vs AJ Dybantsa Showdown Will Be One for the Ages

No Kansas basketball game on the Big 12 schedule has been more anticipated than its upcoming matchup with BYU. The No. 13-ranked Cougars will make their way to Lawrence two years after upsetting the Jayhawks on their home court in 2024.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 25

Kansas Chosen to Host ESPN College GameDay for Matchup vs BYU

On Saturday, it was announced that ESPN College GameDay is heading back to Lawrence ahead of a key Big 12 matchup between the No. 19 ranked Kansas Jayhawks (15-5, 5-2) and No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 24

Three Observations From Kansas’ Win Over K-State in the Sunflower Showdown

Kansas entered Saturday night in dire need of a win over its in-state rival after dropping three consecutive games in Bramlage Coliseum. The Jayhawks not only pulled out a victory, but they won in style by 24 points.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 24

Kansas vs Kansas State: Darryn Peterson Ruled Out for Sunflower Showdown

The Kansas Jayhawks will be without their big star for today’s Sunflower Showdown. Head coach Bill Self confirmed earlier today that Darryn Peterson would not be suiting up when KU tips off against Kansas State tonight inside Bramlage Coliseum.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Kansas Dealt Bad Darryn Peterson Development on Saturday

The Kansas Jayhawks look to build on a three-game winning streak as they get deeper into conference play. They are 14-5 overall this season and 4-2 in the Big 12.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 24

Preview: Kansas Basketball vs K-State in Sunflower Showdown

Kansas and Kansas State are set to tip off the first Sunflower Showdown of the new year tonight. Both schools are direly looking for a victory in this rivalry contest, as the Jayhawks can extend their winning streak to four games while the Wildcats are in the midst of a disappointing campaign.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 23

Kansas Basketball Rises in ESPN's Late-January Power Rankings

Kansas basketball has bounced around the national rankings all season due to its inconsistent play. The Jayhawks have been unranked in two different weeks, only to jump right back into the top 25 afterward.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 23

Kansas Jayhawks Offer 3-Star Junior Safety Jabarri Lofton: What It Means

It's no secret that Kansas head football coach Lance Leipold recruits the state of Illinois as hard as any state. And, yes, that includes the state of Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson injured again

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson dealing with yet another injury

Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson could very well be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Will Wade seems thrilled with his time at NC State so far

A national championship dark horse emerges, and it's a most unlikely school

Alijah Arenas pulls off a wild 360-layup during his USC debut

No. 14 UVA set to honor former head coach Tony Bennett, battle No. 22 UNC

In women's CBB news, No. 16 Oklahoma upsets No. 2 South Carolina

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 22

2026 Kansas Football Schedule Not a Favorable One for the Jayhawks

The 2026 Kansas football schedule was released on Monday featuring a competitive non-conference and conference slate for the Jayhawks this fall. The schedule was announced by KU on social media with a creative video featuring a trio of junior Jayhawk fans.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 22

Another Encouraging Sign Shows Top Recruit Tyran Stokes Could be a Jayhawk

Tyran Stokes, the nation’s top high school recruit, is continuing to narrow down where he will play at the collegiate level next year. Over the past couple of months, the Kansas Jayhawks have become the clear frontrunner and were even placed a crystal ball to land him on 247Sports.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 21

Kansas Football Releases Full 2026 Schedule: Who Do the Jayhawks Play?

The Kansas Jayhawks have finished 5-7 in consecutive seasons, marking two disappointing campaigns for Lance Leipold's squad. In both years, KU received what was initially viewed as a favorable schedule draw, yet still failed to reach bowl eligibility.

Bill Self News / ESPN / January 20

Self feeling better; Vaughn to coach KU vs. Buffs

Kansas coach Bill Self said he was feeling "much better" after being hospitalized, but he will not coach the Jayhawks against Colorado.

Isaiah Marshall News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 20

Could Chase Jenkins Overtake Isaiah Marshall Status as Kansas’ QB1?

For most of the offseason, it appeared that Lance Leipold and his coaching staff would not pursue a quarterback in the transfer portal. However, that turned out not to be the case, as the Jayhawks landed Rice transfer Chase Jenkins earlier this week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / January 19

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self taken to hospital

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self may not be coaching on Tuesday as his No. 19-ranked team takes on the Colorado Buffaloes.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 18

Kansas Just Added a New Quarterback in the Transfer Portal

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks have a new quarterback in the fold with the addition of Rice transfer Chase Jenkins. Jenkins, a 6-foot sophomore from Katy, Texas, spent the previous three seasons with the Owls and is fresh off his most productive season to date.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Kansas Quietly Gains Momentum as Big 12 Standings Shake Up

The Kansas Jayhawks are quietly gaining traction as the Big 12 standings shake up. After some realignment in the conference standings following Saturday’s slate, Kansas is trending in the right direction.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 14

Kansas saves season by handing No. 2 Iowa State first loss

The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones (16-1, 3-1 Big 12) are undefeated no more, and Kansas may have just saved its season by handing the Cyclones their first loss of the season.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

No. 10 Nebraska's comeback win at Indiana continues unreal Cornhuskers season

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 10