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Kansas Basketball Duo Featured in Recent NBA Mock Draft by ESPN

The 2025-26 Kansas basketball roster does not feature as much NBA-level talent as it has in some years, but the Jayhawks do have a freshman phenom and eventual one-and-done in Darryn Peterson.

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ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs Baylor Basketball Matchup

Kansas and Baylor are one day away from tipping off each other's fifth conference game of the season. The contest will be played inside Allen Fieldhouse, not long after Tuesday's emphatic blowout win over previously undefeated and second-ranked Iowa State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 15

Advanced Metrics Are Encouraging for This Kansas Basketball Freshman

Through the first half of his redshirt freshman season, the results have not always been there for Bryson Tiller. The Overtime Elite product still lacks some of the coordination it takes to be a star player at the college level.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 14

Could Kansas Seal Tyran Stokes’ Recruitment With Future Visit?

Last week, a bombshell report arose stating that the Kansas basketball program is now the favorite to land the No. 1 player in the Class of 2026, Tyran Stokes.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 14

Bill Self Highlights Biggest Moment of Kansas vs Iowa State Matchup

Going into Tuesday's matchup between Kansas and Iowa State, there were several glaring weaknesses the Jayhawks needed to fix. While rebounding and a few other areas remained a concern, one aspect where KU clearly excelled against the Cyclones was its hustle.

Kansas Jayhawks News / ESPN / January 14

'Aggressive' Kansas hands No. 2 Iowa St. 1st loss

Rare underdogs on their home floor, and having lost two of the past three games, the Kansas Jayhawks bounced back on Tuesday night, sending the second-ranked Iowa Cyclones to their first loss of the season, 84-63, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

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

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 13

Bill Self and Kansas Can Revive A Seemingly Lost Season vs Iowa State

For the most part, Kansas basketball fans can collectively agree that the 2025-26 campaign has been an overwhelming disappointment. Between Darryn Peterson's never-ending injury saga and a grueling start to conference play, KU now sits at 11-5 with its toughest stretch of games still ahead.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 13

Lance Leipold and Kansas Land a Potential WR3 Transfer in Nahzae Cox

Lance Leipold and his coaching staff have been tasked with replacing a significant amount of offensive talent now that Jalon Daniels, Emmanuel Henderson Jr., and KU's top two rushers have graduated.

Corey Gordon News / Heartland College Sports / January 12

Kansas Just Secured a Nice Pickup in the Transfer Portal

Kansas just picked up a huge piece in the secondary with the commitment of Louisville transfer Corey Gordon. He’s heading into his final year of eligibility and brings exactly what this defense needs: experience, production, and a steady hand on the back end.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 12

Kansas Football Caps Off Active Week in Transfer Portal

The Kansas football coaching staff made their presence felt on the recruiting trail this past week during the first week of the open transfer portal window in college football.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 11

The Most Concerning Aspect Of Kansas Basketball's Recent Struggles

Ever since Kansas basketball began conference play, the Jayhawks have looked like a completely different team, and for all the wrong reasons. They have lost two of their first three Big 12 games, both of which came on the road against UCF and West Virginia.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 11

Kansas Offers Two More Illinois High School Recruits: What It Means

Lance Leipold hasn't taken his foot off the gas in terms of recruiting the state of Illinois. Leipold and his staff offered three-star defensive lineman David Hill out of Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Thursday, and on Friday, Leipold and his staff offered running back TJ Hill (Bolingbrook) and defensive back Darrell Mattison (Morgan Park).

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 10

West Virginia Basketball Just Upset Kansas in Morgantown

Well, Kansas should make a petition to never return to Morgantown ever again after this one. On Saturday, the Jayhawks traveled to WVU Coliseum with a semi-healthy Darryn Peterson, and left to the tune of an 86-75 loss at the hands of Ross Hodge’s crew.

Dean Miller News / Heartland College Sports / January 10

Kansas’ Defense Just Lost One of Its Best Players

Kansas edge rusher Dean Miller is hitting the portal, and it’s a real loss for the Jayhawks’ defense. He’s been one of the more reliable pieces in that front seven the last couple years, and while this move isn’t totally unexpected, it still stings.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 10

Unranked West Virginia upsets No. 22 Kansas, earns resume-building win

West Virginia earned by far its best victory of the 2025-26 season on Saturday.

Boogie Fland, Florida live up to hype in win over No. 21 Tennessee

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Where Kansas Guard Darryn Peterson Landed In USA TODAY NBA Mock Draft

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has played just 159 total minutes out of the Jayhawks' 610 possible minutes through the first 15 games. Despite that limited sample size, NBA scouts remain infatuated with his natural scoring ability and NBA-ready offensive touch.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 9

Kansas adds third transfer to its offensive line

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks want bigger bodies up front. California transfer Nick Morrow, committing to Kansas on Friday morning per multiple reports, is the third portal victory for Kansas along the offensive line since the cycle opened on Jan.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Bill Self On Darryn Peterson: 'We Don’t Know How To Play With Him Yet’

The Kansas basketball team pulled away with an improbable comeback win over TCU on Tuesday to secure its first conference victory of the season. Despite trailing by as many as 16 points, KU rode Darryn Peterson's 32-point outing and some late Allen Fieldhouse magic to a memorable night for fans.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Kansas Jayhawks Offer 3-Star Defensive David Hill From Illinois: What It Means

Lance Leipold knows he's on the hot seat after finishing below .500 and missing out on a bowl game for a second straight year. And the best way to guarantee that doesn't happen for a third straight season is by landing some legit players on the recruiting front.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Three Biggest Kansas Football Transfer Additions This Offseason

The offseason did not get off to a great start for the Kansas Jayhawks, as several key contributors entered the transfer portal before it officially opened.