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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.

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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.

Bill Self 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

Kansas Basketball Assistant Seen Scouting 2026 Phenom Tyran Stokes

The Kansas basketball program has already assembled an elite recruiting class in the 2026 cycle with four commits. Those pledges currently have the Jayhawks ranked as the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 10

Kansas Football 2025 Transfer Portal Tracker: Which Jayhawks Have Left?

The offseason is underway for the Kansas football program, which unfortunately saw its season end with a loss to Utah that denied the Jayhawks bowl eligibility.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 10

Will These Kansas Basketball Newcomers Ever Pan Out With Jayhawks?

Now that we are 10 games into the Kansas basketball season, there is a general idea of where most Jayhawks currently stand with the team. Bill Self's rotations have shuffled at times, but they have stayed similar for the most part.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 9

Bill Self and Kansas in Contact With 5-Star Phenom Malachi Jordan

Kansas basketball has been relatively quiet on the recruiting trail as it awaits the decision of top-ranked 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. Bill Self and his coaching staff are primarily focused on the current season, which is about a month underway.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 9

How Kansas Can Navigate Its Longest Quiet Stretch of the Season

The Kansas basketball team has played to a 7-3 record through the first month of the regular season. Bill Self's Jayhawks have picked up victories over schools like Tennessee, Syracuse, and Missouri while losing to Duke, North Carolina, and UConn.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 9

Could Kansas Football Reunite With Former Coordinator This Offseason?

It is no secret that the Kansas football offense was disappointing in 2025. While the defense cost the Jayhawks in several games, Jalon Daniels and Co.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 8

Kansas Basketball Jumps in AP Poll Despite One-Loss Week

On Monday, a new edition of the AP Top 25 came out for the men's college basketball poll. The Kansas Jayhawks, who finished the week with a 1-1 record, jumped up two spots from No.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 8

Bill Self Pushes Back on Criticism About Darryn Peterson’s Injury

The uncertainty surrounding Darryn Peterson's injury during his seven-game absence sparked a lot of questions about the Jayhawks' star status. While head coach Bill Self insisted in October that it wouldn't last long, he missed games for an entire month, and that left fans with a lot of questions.