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Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks stayed aggressive on the recruiting trail this week, handing out another pair of offers in the 2026 class. This time, the coaching staff turned its attention to a unique opportunity — twin brothers Gavin and Gallagher Placide.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Mizzou Ready to Renew Heated Rivalry with Kansas

Not much needs to be said about the buzz building around Week 2 of the college football season for Mizzou fans — the day the Kansas Jayhawks finally return to Columbia for the long-awaited revival of one of the country's most heated rivalries.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / July 17

Kansas Makes Top 2026 Point Guard Deron Rippey’s Top 12

Deron Rippey Jr., the 17th-ranked prospect in the Class of 2026, narrowed down his list to 12 schools, which included the Kansas Jayhawks, per Joe Tipton.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 17

Former Kansas Star Joel Embiid Opens up About Time With Jayhawks

Despite being one of the most accomplished centers in modern NBA history, former Kansas Jayhawk and current Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has endured many hardships since arriving to the league.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 16

Kansas Basketball Stays in the Mix for 2026 Star Recruit

Bryson Howard has had an unbelievable past couple of months throughout the AAU season. Just a few months ago, Howard's talent was not even recognized. The 6'5 wing was unranked and had zero high-major offers.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 16

4-Star Forward Hopes to Visit Kansas Basketball Next Month

The Kansas Jayhawks are still searching for their first commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. They may have found a serious target in rising senior and 4-star forward Billy White III out of Veterans Memorial High School (TX).

Bryce Foster News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 16

Kansas Football OL Bryce Foster Lands on USA TODAY Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Kansas football center Bryce Foster has garnered yet another preseason honor, this time from USA TODAY. A group of sports writers who cover the Big 12 for the USA TODAY Sports Network, named Foster as one of five offensive linemen to their Preseason All-Big 12 Team.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 16

Top-Ranked 2026 Point Guard Taylen Kinney Schedules Kansas Visit

Bill Self has been attacking the 2026 recruiting trail head-on in recent days. After he and his assistants watch dozens of prospects on the AAU circuit, the Jayhawks confirmed official visits with several talented rising seniors.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / July 16

Kansas Jayhawks Baseball Success Launches Three Former Players Into MLB Draft

The Kansas Jayhawks, who have been steadily on the rise since head coach Dan Fitzgerald took over the program just three years ago, finished one of their best seasons in school history in 2025.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / July 16

Kansas Will Travel Least Miles in Big 12 This Year

Bookies.com recently crunched the numbers on travel logistics and found that the Kansas Jayhawks will rack up the shortest road-tripping season in the Big 12 for 2025.

Wilt Chamberlain News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 16

Kansas Basketball Great Wilt Chamberlain Named Top 10 NBA Player of All Time

When it comes to all-time basketball greats, there are few in history who stand taller than Wilt Chamberlain. He was – both literally and figuratively – a true giant of the game whose talent transcended his predecessors and changed the game of basketball forever.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 15

Where Did Bill Self Land in The Athletic’s Top 25 Coaches of the Decade?

It isn't a secret that Bill Self has transformed into an all-time coach since taking over at the helm for the Kansas Jayhawks in 2003. With 18 conference championships, 11 conference tournament titles, four Final Four appearances, and two national titles at KU, Self has assembled one of the most illustrious coaching resumes in the sport’s history.

Wilt Chamberlain News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 15

Kansas Basketball Great Wilt Chamberlain Named Top 10 NBA Player of All Time

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 15

Trio of Kansas Jayhawks Taken on Day 2 of MLB Draft

Despite an early exit in the NCAA Tournament, Kansas baseball had a season to remember this spring. The Jayhawks won a Big 12-best 20 conference games and finished with the second-most wins in program history with 43 under second-year head coach Dan Fitzgerald.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 14

Kansas Football Picked 9th in USA TODAY Big 12 Preseason Poll

On Monday, media members for the USA TODAY Sports Network released their rankings of Big 12 football teams for the 2025 season. The preseason poll ranked the Kansas Jayhawks No.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 14

Kansas Transfer Target Spurns K-State, Commits to Jayhawks

The Kansas Jayhawks added a late offseason transfer on Monday, as former Nebraska wide receiver Jaidyn Doss committed to the program. Despite On3 insider Pete Nakos connecting in-state rival Kansas State to Doss yesterday, Lance Leipold and Co.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 14

Kansas Emerging as Real Contender for 2026 5-Star Brandon McCoy

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are leaving no stone unturned in the 2026 recruiting class. KU coaches have been heavily active on the EYBL circuit in recent days, and that included tracking 5-star combo guard Brandon McCoy, a top-3 player in the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 13

Three Potential Starting Lineups for Kansas Basketball

Darryn Peterson and Flory Bidunga headline a relatively young Kansas Jayhawks roster heading into the 2025-26 season. Their spots in the starting five are locked in, but things get murky when projecting who will join them on the floor.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 12

Kansas Basketball's Bill Self Scouting Top 25 Recruit and Key Target at EYBL

Although Kansas only officially got into the mix for top-25 recruit Bryson Howard less than three weeks ago – when coach Bill Self and his crew extended an offer – the Jayhawks are now making it clear he’s a top priority. According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Self was in person on Saturday at EYBL to watch Howard compete with his ProSkills squad.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 12

Undrafted Kansas Cornerback Trains With Superstar Ja’Marr Chase

The Atlanta Falcons have high hopes for undrafted free agent cornerback Cobee Bryant, who wrapped up his illustrious career with the Kansas Jayhawks in 2024.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 12

Bill Self and Kansas Linked to Pair of Top-50 2026 Recruits

The 2026 recruiting class is already loaded with names linked to the Kansas Jayhawks, and two more are starting to make some real noise. In new articles from On3 insider Jamie Shaw (subscription required), it was revealed that rising prospects Cam Williams and Bo Ogden are names to watch for KU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 12

Did Rosario, Mbiya Additions Boost National Perception of Kansas?

The Kansas Jayhawks made a pair of thrilling recruiting additions last month after Bill Self hit a brick wall in the middle of the offseason. Reclassified sharpshooting guard Kohl Rosario and Congolese big man Paul Mbiya pledged to KU a day apart from each other, giving the Jayhawks much-needed depth in the frontcourt and backcourt.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 11

Top 15 Recruit in Class of 2026 Plans to Visit Kansas Basketball

Kansas has landed a top 25 prospect in four straight seasons and seeks to extend that streak to five with a top 25 addition in the Class of 2026 (according to 247 Sports’ rankings).

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 11

Three Dream Targets for Kansas Basketball in 2026 Recruiting Class

After it was all said and done, the Kansas Jayhawks assembled one of the best freshman classes in college basketball this year. Bill Self is looking to build on those recruiting wins in the 2026 class as he continues targeting some of the top prospects in next year’s cycle.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Pelicans sign G League Rookie of the Year, two-time All-American to deals

The New Orleans Pelicans have filled their open two-way slots, having signed guard Trey Alexander and center Hunter Dickinson to two-way contracts, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.

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