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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.

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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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 8

Just How High is Kansas’ Ceiling with Darryn Peterson Healthy?

The Kansas Jayhawks have played a tough stretch of games the past few weeks, and freshman star Darryn Peterson has been absent for all of those games due to a hamstring injury.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 8

Kansas Football Was Wrong to Decline Birmingham Bowl Invitation

In a surprising report from On3's Brett McMurphy on Sunday, the Kansas football program reportedly turned down an appearance in the Birmingham Bowl amid the NCAA's quest to find an opponent for Georgia Southern.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 7

What Bowl Game Did the Kansas Football Program Turn Down?

After a disappointing 5-7 season for Kansas football, it appeared set in stone that the Jayhawks would be missing out on bowl eligibility for the second year in a row.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 7

Three Takeaways From Kansas Basketball's Bounce-Back Win Over Missouri

Kansas got back on the right side of history in the Border Showdown with a win on Sunday afternoon to avenge the Jayhawks' loss in Columbia last year. While the first 15 minutes or so weren't too pretty, KU pulled away at the end of the first half and never looked back.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 7

How Kansas Must Adjust Its Offense if Darryn Peterson Returns vs Mizzou

Barring any setbacks, Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson is expected to make his long-awaited return to the court today vs. Missouri after missing the past seven games due to a hamstring injury.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 7

Flory Bidunga Talks About Kansas vs Mizzou Rivalry Before Border Showdown

The Kansas Jayhawks are looking to get back into the win column in the Border Showdown after losing in Columbia last year. Mizzou boasts an excellent 8-1 record so far and has been playing some great basketball.

Shakeel Moore News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 6

Former Jayhawk Shakeel Moore Defends Darryn Peterson Amid Injury Rumors

There has been a lot of speculation about Darryn Peterson's injury since the star freshman went out with a hamstring issue last month. Many fans are wondering when he will make his long-awaited return to the court, and some people have begun making rumors (e.g.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 6

Kansas Volleyball Punches Ticket to Sweet 16

In front of a sold out crowd of nearly 1,800 fans inside the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday night, the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks took down the No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 2

No. 5 UConn ends No. 21 Kansas' nonconference home win streak

Solo Ball and Braylon Mullins scored 17 points apiece to lift No. 5 UConn to a 61-56 victory over No. 21 Kansas on Tuesday in Lawrence, Kansas. Ball and Mullins each sank three 3-pointers while sending the Huskies (7-1) to their third straight win.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / December 2

Darryn Peterson Will Miss Marquee Matchup vs. UConn

Kansas will be without star freshman guard Darryn Peterson again tonight, and this one stings a little more than usual. The Jayhawks are set to host UConn in one of the biggest non-conference matchups of the season, but the five-star phenom is still on the shelf.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 19

Were You Impressed by Kansas Without Darryn Peterson?

Kansas lost to Duke 78-66, but if you tuned in looking for a meltdown without Darryn Peterson, you didn’t get one. The Jayhawks weren’t perfect, but they looked like a team that knows who they are, even without their best player on the floor.