Kansas continued its hot stretch on Saturday, rolling to its seventh consecutive victory with a comfortable home win over Utah. Although the Utes stayed in it early in the second half, KU pulled away down the stretch without ever allowing Utah to seriously threaten.
The highly anticipated Big Monday showdown between No. 11 Kansas and No. 1 Arizona is just one day away from tipping off. KU is looking to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the season as Allen Fieldhouse gears up for one of the biggest regular-season games in recent history.
Several premier opponents have come into Allen Fieldhouse this season, and aside from UConn, all have left as losers. KU's home-court advantage has been incredible as always this year, picking up wins over programs like Iowa State and BYU.
Last week Kansas focused on the big boys after offering three linemen, but that wasn't the case this week. This week, Lance Leipold and his staff offered two junior skill players, including one three-star recruit.
No. 11 Kansas earned a 71-59 home victory over Utah on Saturday, pushing its winning streak to seven games. Flory Bidunga headlined the contest with a career-high seven blocks, helping the Jayhawks take control with a strong second half.
No. 11 Kansas continued its winning ways on Saturday, defeating Utah 71-59 in a comfortable, albeit ugly, win. The Jayhawks improved to 18-5 on the year and 8-2 in Big 12 play.
Flory Bidunga has been one of the most consistent players for Kansas basketball this season. The 6-foot-9 big man returned to KU this offseason after a brief entry into the transfer portal and has shown he was absolutely worth keeping.
Despite a discouraging start to conference play, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks have completely turned the tide of the 2025-26 campaign. They boast
Kansas picked up its second straight win over a ranked opponent on Monday, winning 64-61 at No. 13 Texas Tech, thanks to a pair of late 3-pointers by star freshman Darryn Peterson.
The Kansas football roster experienced significant turnover after its second straight 5-7 season in 2025 under coach Lance Leipold. As 25 players entered the portal, the Jayhawks brought in 31 transfers to replenish the roster.
To say the least, Darryn Peterson has not had the smoothest freshman season for the Kansas basketball program. Between constant injury absences and late-game disappearances, his lack of availability has often mired his first and only year in Lawrence.
The Kansas football program had a very busy and meaningful offseason in 2026. In addition to a strong class in the transfer portal cycle, the Jayhawks brought back Andy Kotelnicki to the coaching staff following his brief stint in Happy Valley.
Kansas has opened Big 12 play with an impressive 7-2 record, something few could have predicted after the Jayhawks' two underwhelming seasons prior. They already own marquee victories over Iowa State, BYU, and most recently Texas Tech on the road.
Despite trailing by double digits at one point, Kansas prevailed yesterday in its Big Monday matchup in Lubbock. The Jayhawks pulled off a thrilling 64-61 victory thanks to the late-game heroics of freshman star Darryn Peterson.
Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you four takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed week full of exciting news, but there were several things that caught my attention over the last few days.
In a hostile environment against a gritty opponent, the Kansas Jayhawks leaned on their star when it mattered most — and Darryn Peterson delivered. Peterson’s late-game poise and scoring touch powered Kansas to a hard-fought 64–61 road victory over Texas Tech, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most reliable closers in college basketball.
Kansas' star freshman guard and projected 1st overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Darryn Peterson made the Texas Tech student section eat its words on Monday night.
Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson justified the hype on Monday.
From the opening tip, it was clear Saturday afternoon belonged to the Kansas Jayhawks. Behind a blistering first half from Darryn Peterson, elite three-point shooting, and disciplined defensive execution, Kansas cruised past the BYU Cougars 90–82 at Allen Fieldhouse, controlling the game virtually wire to wire.
It was a tale of two halves for star freshman Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson in Saturday's 90-82 win over the BYU Cougars.
Kansas played BYU on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse on a day where ESPN’s College GameDay was on the scene to start the day. The Jayhawks entered with a 15-5 record and a 5-2 mark in Big 12 play, while BYU was 17-3, and an identical 5-2 league mark.
This year, Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson has taken the NBA Draft space by storm. While the 19-year-old has been on the scouting radar for years, few expected him to make the college game look quite this effortless so early in his freshman campaign.
BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Saturday, Jan. 31 | 4:30 PM ET | Allen Fieldhouse (Lawrence, KS) | ESPN A national stage, a historic venue, and two of the Big 12’s most dangerous teams collide Saturday afternoon as BYU travels to Allen Fieldhouse to face Kansas.
Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson could very well be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self may not be coaching on Tuesday as his No. 19-ranked team takes on the Colorado Buffaloes.
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