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Bill Self Pinpoints Two UNC Players Who Stand Out Before Kansas Game

When No. 19 Kansas and No. 25 North Carolina meet at the Dean E. Smith Center on Friday, several young stars will be on display. For the Jayhawks, the headliners are freshman Darryn Peterson and sophomore Flory Bidunga, while the Tar Heels have a few standouts of their own.

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This Kansas Freshman Is Contributing in New Ways Amid Struggles

Entering the season, Kansas freshman Kohl Rosario was widely considered a breakout candidate for the Jayhawks. The Overtime Elite product reclassified up one year to join the team, and offseason speculation during early practices made it clear that he quickly earned the coaching staff's trust.

3 Big 12 Basketball Takeaways: Iowa State, Kansas and More (Nov. 5)

For the third night of Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball it was all about the women. There were no men’s games and four different women’s teams were in action.

Kansas Could Benefit From Tyran Stokes Withdrawing From Notre Dame HS

In a surprising report on Wednesday, the top-ranked high school basketball player in the Class of 2026 withdrew from his school and will play elsewhere as a senior.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 5

Kansas women’s basketball coach Brandon Schneider facing make-or-break season

The Kansas women’s basketball team officially kicks off the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night when they take on the Kansas City Kangaroos inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 5

A Key Area Kansas Must Improve In To Defeat UNC on the Road

The Kansas Jayhawks played a cohesive, all-around game to open the season against Green Bay, holding their opponent to just 51 points while shooting 56.7% from the field.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 5

Doug Gottlieb Compares KU’s Darryn Peterson to NBA Legend

Green Bay head coach and sports radio host Doug Gottlieb had high praise for Kansas basketball’s star freshman Darryn Peterson following the Jayhawks’ decisive 94-51 win over the Phoenix on Monday night inside Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 4

Doug Gottlieb Makes Bold Comparison for Kansas’ Darryn Peterson

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson didn’t just live up to the hype in his season debut; he blew past it. In the Jayhawks’ season-opening win over Green Bay, Peterson put up 21 points in just 22 minutes, and it didn’t take long for the praise to start rolling in.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 4

Kansas HC Bill Self Praises Darryn Peterson After Debut With Jayhawks

Kansas basketball opened the new season with an excellent showing over Green Bay in a whopping 43-point victory. In the contest, freshman star Darryn Peterson scored 21 points in just 22 minutes in his official NCAA debut.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 3

Three Takeaways After No. 19 Kansas Blows Out Green Bay 94-51

Kansas basketball kicked off the 2025-26 campaign with a strong showing against Green Bay. The No. 19-ranked Jayhawks defeated the Phoenix 94-51 in a dominant display, shooting 56.9% from the field and committing only three turnovers.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 3

Kansas Center Flory Bidunga Puts Concerns to Bed With Strong Performance

Kansas center Flory Bidunga was not encouraging at all during the Jayhawks' exhibition slate. He had a decent 14-point outing against Louisville but struggled significantly against Division II opponent Fort Hays State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 3

Kansas vs Green Bay Basketball Betting: Jayhawks Enter as Huge Favorites

While Kansas basketball has a tough road matchup at North Carolina looming this weekend, the Jayhawks will open the 2025-26 campaign with a home game against Green Bay.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 3

Three Kansas Basketball Storylines to Watch Ahead of Green Bay Game

With the Kansas basketball season opener just a few hours away, Jayhawk fans are collectively excited to see what the 2025–26 campaign will bring. Bill

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 3

Darryn Peterson Cramping Injury: Will Kansas Star Play vs Green Bay?

In Darryn Peterson's unofficial debut with the Kansas basketball program, he posted 26 points against the No. 11 Louisville Cardinals in a dominant offensive showing.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 3

How to Watch Kansas and Green Bay Face Off in Season Opener

No. 19 Kansas is set to host Green Bay to kick off the 2025-26 college basketball campaign on Monday evening. The Jayhawks are coming off their third consecutive first-weekend exit in March Madness and underwent a complete roster overhaul this offseason.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 2

Three Kansas Basketball Players With the Most To Prove Against Green Bay

Kansas basketball's season opener against Green Bay is certainly an important game, but it will merely serve as a tune-up for Friday's contest at North Carolina.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / October 27

Top Kansas Football Recruit JJ Dunnigan Decommits From Jayhawks

In a surprise move, in-state defensive back JJ Dunnigan has announced he is de-committing from the Kansas Jayhawks football program. This comes two days after Kansas was blown out by Kansas State on Saturday in the Sunflower Showdown, KU’s 17th-straight loss in the series.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 25

Avery Johnson leads K-State to 17th straight win over Kansas

Avery Johnson leads Kansas State to 17th straight win over Kansas in dominant fashion

Avery Johnson threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Kansas.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / New Baseball Media / October 24

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Kansas

Last year was a great one for the Kansas Jayhawks baseball program, even though the program didn’t pick up a win in the Regionals. Kansas won 43 games, a significant improvement after a 31-win campaign in 2024.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / October 6