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Can Kansas Finally Make It Out the First Weekend of March Madness?

The Kansas basketball program was on top of the world in 2022 after it defeated North Carolina in the national championship game. But since then, Jayhawk fans have been chasing that high ever since amid one of the school's worst stretches in recent history.

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ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Outcome of Kansas vs Cal Baptist Game

Kansas is looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this year, and that path begins on Friday evening against No. 13 seed Cal Baptist. The Lancers are riding a six-game winning streak and recently upset Utah Valley in the WAC championship game.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 18

How Far Will Kansas Go in March Madness? Experts Reveal Bold Predictions

Kansas earned the No. 4 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament and will continue its season on Friday night when it takes on Cal Baptist in San Diego.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 18

Kansas Assistant Jeremy Case Interviewing for Big 12 Coaching Opening

Kansas made several changes to its coaching staff this past offseason, including adding former NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn and longtime assistant Tony Bland to the sidelines.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 18

Kansas Football Win Total Projections Going Into 2026 Season

The Kansas football team is coming off consecutive 5-7 seasons under Lance Leipold. The Jayhawks have not clinched bowl eligibility since 2023 and are looking to bounce back in the upcoming campaign.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / March 17

Arizona and Kansas Top List for Most Money Spent on College Basketball Operations

New financial data is shedding light on just how much major college basketball programs are investing behind the scenes, and two Big 12 programs, Arizona and Kansas, rank near the top nationally in operational spending.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 17

Kansas Needs More Production From Darryn Peterson’s Supporting Cast

Darryn Peterson's play on the court in recent weeks has left a lot to be desired. While his availability concerns have eased and he is playing over 30 minutes a night, his efficiency has dropped significantly in what has been a rough shooting stretch.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 17

3 X-Factors for Kansas Basketball in the 2025-26 NCAA Tournament

Despite an encouraging eight-game winning streak in the middle of conference play, the Kansas basketball team has struggled significantly heading into the NCAA Tournament.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 16

Kansas Coach Bill Self Discusses Challenging East Region in NCAA Tournament

If Kansas makes a deep NCAA Tournament run, it will likely have gone through quite a gauntlet. The Jayhawks received the No. 4 seed in the East region, which sets up a Round of 64 game against No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 16

What To Expect From California Baptist Against Kansas In NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament bracket was officially revealed Sunday evening, and Kansas received a No. 4 seed in the East Region with No. 1 overall seed Duke. But before mapping out the Jayhawks' potential path to the Final Four in Indianapolis, first they'll have to get past No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 16

Kansas March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed, Opponent, and Path to Final Four

Kansas learned its fate on Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament, securing a No. 4 seed this March. Although many projections had dropped the Jayhawks to a No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 16

Kansas vs Cal Baptist: Get to Know the Jayhawks’ NCAA Tournament Opponent

The Kansas Jayhawks now know their seeding and who their first round opponent will be in the upcoming 2026 NCAA Tournament. On Sunday, it was announced that KU will be a No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 16

Kansas Baseball Loses First Series of Season

The Kansas baseball team suffered its first series loss of the season after losing two of three to Texas Tech over the weekend to start conference play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 15

Kansas Jayhawks Earn No. 4 Seed, Face No. 13 Cal Baptist in 2026 NCAA Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks received their seeding for the upcoming NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday where it was revealed that they would be a No. 4 seed playing No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

Kansas Basketball Selected as No. 4 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Kansas Jayhawks have landed a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night. Kansas is coming off of an 69-47 loss to Houston in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday in Kansas City.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 15

Darryn Peterson No Longer the Favorite to Go No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft

For months now, Kansas basketball star freshman Darryn Peterson has been considered the favorite among most major sportsbooks to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft when it rolls around this summer.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 15

Projecting Kansas Basketball’s Tournament Seeding on Selection Sunday

Kansas basketball has been trending downward ever since its eight-game winning streak in the middle of conference play. Bill Self's squad went 1-1 in the Big 12 Tournament, opening with a narrow win over TCU and then losing to Houston in a blowout in the semifinal on Friday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

The Top Stories From the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City

What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 14

Why Kansas’ Blowout Loss to Houston May Foreshadow What’s to Come in March

Kansas basketball fans are rightfully frustrated about the 69-47 loss to Houston last night. It was one of the worst games a Jayhawk team has played in recent memory and certainly doesn't help the outlook for the rest of the season.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 14

Everything Bill Self Said After Kansas Was Blown Out by Houston

Kansas saw its run in the Big 12 Tournament come to a screeching halt on Friday evening in a 22-point loss to Houston. The Jayhawks will now wait for Selection Sunday to learn their first-round opponent next week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 14

Kansas Basketball's Depth Shortage Will Prove Costly in March Madness

The Kansas basketball roster is facing a significant dilemma at the worst possible time. Bill Self has seemingly outed one of his top five players with the NCAA Tournament looming.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

Ole Miss Rebels Shock No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide In Quarterfinals Of SEC Tournament

Nobody told Ole Miss they weren’t supposed to be here. The No. 15 seed Rebels walked into Bridgestone Arena on Friday night in Nashville and did something nobody saw coming — they knocked off No.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

Kansas Jayhawks Survive Scare Against TCU Horned Frogs to Advance to Big 12 Tournament Semifinals

There wasn’t an epic comeback needed for Kansas in their latest matchup against TCU, as they were able to use a second-half surge to close out the sixth-seeded Horned Frogs on Thursday night in Kansas City to advance to the Big 12 tournament semifinals.

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / March 10

Kansas coach Bill Self weighs in on retirement speculation

Bill Self is at the end of his 23rd season as the head coach for the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team. And, it doesn’t seem like he is ready to call it quits, at least not yet.