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Bill Self and Kansas May Need Reinforcements After Christian Reeves Injury

Bill Self and Kansas have been very active this offseason, making several additions to the team's new-look roster. One of the most significant moves the coaching staff has made is bringing Charleston transfer Christian Reeves on board.

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Former Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Opens up About Cramping Issues

There were a lot of factors that played into Kansas basketball's struggles in the 2025-26 season, but the biggest storyline was the nagging cramping ailment Darryn Peterson dealt with.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 9

Will Christian Reeves’ Injury History Be a Problem for Kansas?

One of the most significant acquisitions of the Kansas basketball offseason has been Charleston transfer Christian Reeves. The former Duke and Clemson big man landed with the Jayhawks out of the portal and is expected to compete for the starting center spot in Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 9

Kansas Baseball Looks to Cap Off Historic Season This Weekend

The Kansas Jayhawks are on the brink of finishing off one of the best regular seasons in program history. Last year the Jayhawks finished second place in the Big 12, the team’s highest finish in the conference since the evolution of the Big 12.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Controversial NBA Draft prospect reveals what caused his injury issues

Darryn Peterson has long been viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, his lone season with the Kansas Jayhawks did not really help him boost his stock.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 8

New Details On What Caused Darryn Peterson’s Cramps at Kansas

There is new insight into the full-body cramps that limited Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson‘s college debut, and what arguably slid the former projected No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 8

No. 7 Kansas Baseball vs. No. 15 West Virginia: Jayhawks Eye First Big 12 Title

The Kansas baseball program is on the brink of history this weekend as the No. 7-ranked Jayhawks welcome No. 15 West Virginia to Lawrence this weekend for a monumental home series.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / May 7

How Big is Bill Self’s Fourth Transfer Addition for Kansas?

Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self has secured his fourth win in the transfer portal. Radford forward transfer Dennis Parker Jr. will be a Jayhawk, the 6-foot-6 Richmond, Virginia, product told On3 on Thursday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 7

Kansas Basketball Bolsters Rotation with High-Scoring Transfer Dennis Parker Jr.

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff added another impact player through the transfer portal on Thursday after the Jayhawks received a commitment from Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.

Cole Ballard News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 7

Cole Ballard May Be Kansas Football’s QB1 on the Depth Chart

The Kansas football team's quarterback battle has been one of the biggest storylines of the 2026 offseason, as head coach Lance Leipold looks to replace longtime signal-caller Jalon Daniels.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 6

2026 Kansas Basketball Recruiting Class Finishes Top 3 in Final Rankings

Final team recruiting rankings for 2026 have been unveiled recently on ESPN and 247Sports, and the Kansas Jayhawks find themselves with one of the highest rated classes in the country.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 6

Bill Self and Kansas in Mix for Class of 2027 Phenom Malachi Jordan

One of the top prospects in the Class of 2027 has been in close contact with the Kansas basketball program. Dream City Christian School star Malachi Jordan is strongly considering the Jayhawks as one of the top schools in his recruitment.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 4

Where Kansas Commit Tyran Stokes Finished in Final Recruiting Rankings

Kansas made the biggest acquisition of its offseason late last month when it received a commitment from top-ranked 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. The Rainier Beach High School phenom chose the Jayhawks over Kentucky and is set to lead the charge in Lawrence as a freshman.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 4

The Biggest Strengths of Each Kansas Basketball Transfer Addition

The Kansas basketball roster looks a lot better now than it did when the transfer portal exodus began at the beginning of the offseason. However, there are valid concerns from Jayhawk fans about whether Bill Self's new-look roster will be cohesive.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 28

Kentucky HC Mark Pope suffers another offseason loss after No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas

The 2026-27 college basketball season hasn't even tipped off, but Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope has already suffered one of his biggest losses.

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Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

No. 1 college hoops recruit Tyran Stokes has announced his commitment

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2026, has decided where he will play in college basketball. Stokes announced on “Inside the NBA” that he is headed to the Kansas Jayhawks, and he made the announcement while holding a 2K video game with himself in a Kansas jersey on the cover.