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Kansas Basketball’s Offensive Efficiency Is a Real Cause for Concern

Through the first four games of the Kansas basketball season, one thing has become abundantly clear: the Jayhawks are not going to be a very potent offensive this year.

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Jon Rothstein Believes Kansas is at ‘Early Crossroads’

On Monday’s episode of Inside College Basketball Now, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein said what a lot of people are already thinking: the Jayhawks are at an early crossroads.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Will Darryn Peterson Play vs Duke? Latest Updates on Kansas Star

Heading into tonight's Champions Classic matchup between Kansas and Duke, all eyes are on the status of Darryn Peterson. The Jayhawks' star freshman has not been ruled active or inactive yet, but he has missed the past two games due to a lingering hamstring issue that has greatly affected the beginning of his college career.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Three Kansas Jayhawks Who Must Rise Up vs Duke in Champions Classic

The No. 25 Kansas Jayhawks and No. 4 Duke Blue Devils are set to face off in the annual Champions Classic this evening. For the fifth time in the event's history, these two blue blood schools will face off, this time in Madison Square Garden in New York City in front of a neutral-site crowd.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 18

Kansas Basketball Releases 1988 Throwback Uniforms Ahead of Matchup vs. Duke

The Kansas Jayhawks will be donning a new look with some old flavor when they face off against Duke inside Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. In

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 17

Kansas Basketball Ranking: Where Jayhawks Landed in AP and Coaches Poll

On Monday afternoon, both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Sports Coaches Poll were released for the third week of the college basketball season. Following a week of two victories without Darryn Peterson on the court, the Kansas Jayhawks made a slight jump in both rankings.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 17

Two Kansas Signees Named to Boys High School Player of the Year Watch List

The Kansas basketball program currently holds the consensus No. 1 or No. 2 high school recruiting class in the 2026 cycle. All four committed prospects signed their letters of intent during the early signing period, officially kicking off what could be one of Bill Self's most talented groups in years.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 16

Kansas Basketball Offers 5-Star Davion Thompson Following Gameday Visit

During Saturday's 76-57 win over Princeton, the Kansas basketball program hosted a high-profile Class of 2027 recruit on campus for an official visit. Davion Thompson, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound point guard from Illinois, was in Lawrence for the game and received an offer from KU shortly after his visit.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 15

Kansas Basketball Is Facing a Familiar Problem With Melvin Council Jr.

The Kansas Jayhawks came up with a 19-point victory over Princeton to move to 3–1 on the season ahead of next week's matchup against Duke. While they pulled away toward the later stages of the first half, the first 15 or so minutes were pretty ugly without Darryn Peterson on the court.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 15

Bill Self Provides Ominous Injury Update on Darryn Peterson for Duke Game

The Kansas basketball program has been sending mixed signals about Darryn Peterson's injury status for quite some time. What was once referred to as a minor cramping issue has now evolved into a hamstring injury in a situation that has been drawn out for nearly a month.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 15

3 Kansas Jayhawks Who Stood Out in Ugly Win Over Princeton

The Kansas Jayhawks played a not-so-great first half in today's matchup against Princeton. Bill Self's squad was really missing the presence of Darryn Peterson, who typically leads the offense but was held out for the second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 14

Kansas Basketball Fans: No Need to Panic (Yet) About Darryn Peterson

It was announced on Friday that Kansas basketball’s star freshman guard Darryn Peterson is set to miss his second straight game for the Jayhawks as they get to set to welcome in the Princeton Tigers to Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday for a 1 p.m.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 14

Why Lance Leipold Will Remain at Kansas Despite Another Down Year

Kansas football fans are rightfully upset with head coach Lance Leipold right now. The Jayhawks are at risk of missing bowl eligibility for the second season in a row in a 2025 campaign that has been an absolute rollercoaster.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 9

How on Earth Did Kansas Lose with These Statistics?

If you didn’t watch the game and only saw the box score, you’d assume Kansas walked out of Tucson with a win. The Jayhawks put up more passing yards, more rushing yards, more first downs, more conversions on third and fourth down, more sacks, and held the ball for 11 more minutes.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 7

Caleb Wilson or Darryn Peterson? Draft showdown has clear winner

UNC's Caleb Wilson gets best of Kansas' Darryn Peterson in 2026 NBA Draft showdown

The 25th ranked North Carolina Tar Heels scored their first big, resume-building win of 2025-26 college basketball season on Friday night.

Braden Smith, No. 1 Purdue survive strong test from Oakland

Tarris Reed Jr. returns, No. 4 UConn absolutely humiliates UMass Lowell

JT Toppin has huge debut as No. 10 Texas Tech beats Sam Houston

Maryland player loses shoe, throws it at Georgetown player in wild scene

25 men's college basketball teams to watch in 2025-26

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 4

Doug Gottlieb Makes Bold Comparison for Kansas’ Darryn Peterson

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson didn’t just live up to the hype in his season debut; he blew past it. In the Jayhawks’ season-opening win over Green Bay, Peterson put up 21 points in just 22 minutes, and it didn’t take long for the praise to start rolling in.