Kansas Jayhawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas Basketball Commit Luke Barnett Off to an Impressive Senior Season

The 2026 recruitment class for Kansas basketball is regarded as one of the best in the country, and the most recent commit, Luke Barnett, is off to a hot start in his senior campaign.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Big 12 Veteran Calls Team General Manager a Con Artist

Kansas wide receiver Lawrence Arnold didn’t just cosign a hot take on Instagram; he put Rob Ianello’s name on blast and didn’t dance around the reason why.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Will Wade Tips Cap to Kansas’ Melvin Council Jr. After Career Night

Kansas would have been staring at its fourth nonconference loss if not for the heroics of Melvin Council Jr. on Saturday night. The journeyman transfer delivered his signature performance as a Jayhawk, scoring a career-high 36 points while shooting an astonishing 9-for-15 from beyond the arc.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

Analyst Offers Concerning Take On Darryn Peterson’s Injury for Kansas

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is projected to go either first or second overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, the Jayhawks' star freshman has not had an ideal start to his collegiate career.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Kansas’ Road Win Over NC State

Kansas somehow pulled away in the Lenovo Center on Saturday night in a miraculous win over NC State. The Jayhawks overcame a pair of missed one-and-one free throws at the end of overtime to come out victorious 77-76.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Is Darryn Peterson Playing vs NC State? Latest on Kansas Star

The biggest storyline of the Kansas basketball season so far has been Darryn Peterson's recurring hamstring injury. The freshman phenom missed seven games in a row due to a lingering ailment that sidelined him for multiple weeks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 13

Kansas’ Defense Loses Another Key Player to Transfer Portal

Jon Jon Kamara is officially entering the transfer portal, and while the move isn’t shocking, it’s definitely one Kansas fans would’ve liked to avoid. Kamara showed real promise as a freshman and looked like a guy who could grow into a bigger role over the next couple of years.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Lance Leipold and Kansas Football Not Succeeding at Player Retention

Over the years as Kansas football head coach, Lance Leipold has emphasized the importance of player retention. The Jayhawks lost only nine scholarship players to the transfer portal last offseason, and none of them were expected to play a major role the following year.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Preview: Kansas Basketball vs NC State This Weekend

Kansas and NC State are set to face off this evening in a pivotal road contest for the Jayhawks. KU is making its way to Raleigh to take on the Wolfpack, who have posted a 7-3 record under first-year head coach Will Wade.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 13

Kansas to Face Off Against Former Recruiting Target at NC State

The Kansas basketball team added multiple transfers from the portal this offseason in a group headlined by Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. Those additions have worked out well for the Jayhawks so far, but head coach Bill Self was still vying for one more commitment in the month of May to finish off his transfer class.

Jalon Daniels News / Heartland College Sports / December 12

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Named Pop Warner College Football Award Winner

Kansas star quarterback Jalon Daniels has been named the recipient of the Pop Warner College Football Award, which highlights excellence both on and off the field, the university announced.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 12

Vanderbilt Offers Tyran Stokes: What Does This Mean for Kansas?

Tyran Stokes has easily had one of the most interesting recruitment processes for the class of 2026. It had been quiet, but finally Stokes announced he was down to a final three schools: Oregon, Kentucky, and Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 12

Where Kansas Basketball Ranks in KenPom Through 10 Games

The first one-third of the Kansas basketball regular season has been unusual, to say the least. Bill Self's Jayhawks unexpectedly had to play seven games without their top player, star freshman Darryn Peterson, forcing other players to step up.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 12

Kansas Basketball HC Bill Self Crowns Jayhawks' MVP So Far

The 2025-26 Kansas basketball team may not be the most talented group Bill Self has ever coached, but it is certainly one of the grittiest. KU displayed its inherently tough nature during its seven-game stretch without star freshman Darryn Peterson.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 11

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs NC State Matchup

The upcoming matchup between Kansas and North Carolina State will be tough to predict for fans. The Jayhawks will be playing their second game with star freshman Darryn Peterson back and have posted a 7-3 record through the first 10 games of the season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 10