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Why Kansas May Be on Pace to Lose No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes to Kentucky

Why Kansas May Be on Pace to Lose No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes to Kentucky

For the last several months now, the Kansas Jayhawks have been seen as the favorite to land Tyran Stokes – the undisputed No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class according to every major high school recruiting service in the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 11
Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Miss Out on Isaiah Johnson, Kameron Taylor, and Dai Dai Ames

Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Miss Out on Isaiah Johnson, Kameron Taylor, and Dai Dai Ames

Three players are now off the board for head coach Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff as a trio of guards are no longer considering the Jayhawks.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 11
Bill Self and Kansas Conduct Zoom Call With Potential Visitor Terrence Brown

Bill Self and Kansas Conduct Zoom Call With Potential Visitor Terrence Brown

The Kansas basketball program has lost six players to the transfer portal through the first few weeks of the offseason, setting up what should be an eventful couple of months for Bill Self's squad.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 10
Kansas Basketball Has a Full-Blown Rebuild On Its Hands: Can KU Recover?

Kansas Basketball Has a Full-Blown Rebuild On Its Hands: Can KU Recover?

Kansas basketball is in full rebuild mode less than a week into the spring 2026 transfer portal window being opened. The Jayhawks have one player left on their roster who averaged 10 minutes or more per game this season and that’s freshman Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 10
Kansas Basketball Absent From Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 Rankings

Kansas Basketball Absent From Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 Rankings

It's far too early to tell how the Kansas basketball offseason will go down with the abundance of players entering the transfer portal. Regardless, it is clear that head coach Bill Self has his work cut out for him on the open market.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 9
Is This the Biggest Weekend in Kansas Baseball History?

Is This the Biggest Weekend in Kansas Baseball History?

This could be the moment Dan Fitzgerald and Kansas baseball put their foot down. Beginning Friday, the Jayhawks, hosting a three-game series with Big 12 leader No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 9
Kansas Could Replace Bryson Tiller With This Coveted Big 12 Transfer

Kansas Could Replace Bryson Tiller With This Coveted Big 12 Transfer

Former Kansas big man Bryson Tiller became the second Jayhawk to enter the transfer portal earlier this week. Despite starting 31 games as a redshirt freshman, Tiller is now exploring alternative options on the open market.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 9
Kansas Baseball Series Preview Against #12 Central Florida

Kansas Baseball Series Preview Against #12 Central Florida

The Kansas Jayhawks arguably have their most pivotal series of the season this weekend against the 12th-ranked Central Florida Knights. Here's a scouting report on both teams and what's at stake in the series for KU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 8
Kansas Transfer Portal Tracker: Which Jayhawks Have Entered the Portal?

Kansas Transfer Portal Tracker: Which Jayhawks Have Entered the Portal?

Kansas is set to be one of the most active teams in the transfer portal this offseason. Bill Self is back for his 24th year at the helm in Lawrence, making the next few weeks a crucial period for him and his coaching staff.

Elmarko Jackson News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 7
What Elmarko Jackson Transferring Means for Kansas’ Backcourt

What Elmarko Jackson Transferring Means for Kansas’ Backcourt

Today marks the first official day that the transfer portal is open, but several Kansas basketball players had already announced their intentions to test the market beforehand.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 6
Kansas Basketball: Bryson Tiller, Paul Mbiya Enter Transfer Portal

Kansas Basketball: Bryson Tiller, Paul Mbiya Enter Transfer Portal

The Kansas Jayhawks are likely to see major changes to their frontcourt next season as redshirt freshman forward Bryson Tiller and freshman center Paul Mbiya have entered their names to the NCAA transfer portal.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 6
Kansas Baseball Sweeps Utah, Extends Winning Streak to 6

Kansas Baseball Sweeps Utah, Extends Winning Streak to 6

I thought Kansas deserved to be ranked last week after taking two of three from No. 25 Cincinnati, but it didn't happen. However, after beating Missouri on Tuesday and sweeping Utah over the weekend, voters are going to have a hard time keeping the Jayhawks out of the top 25.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 4
Tyran Stokes Recruitment Update: Kansas Reportedly in the Driver’s Seat

Tyran Stokes Recruitment Update: Kansas Reportedly in the Driver’s Seat

For months, Kansas basketball fans have awaited the college decision of top-ranked 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. The Rainier Beach High School standout is widely considered the best player in his recruiting class, but has yet to choose his future college destination.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 3
What’s Next for Kansas Star Flory Bidunga?

What’s Next for Kansas Star Flory Bidunga?

The news broke Thursday evening that Kansas star Flory Bidunga plans to enter the transfer portal while also testing his name in the upcoming NBA Draft conversation.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 3
3 Transfer Centers Who Kansas Could Replace Flory Bidunga With

3 Transfer Centers Who Kansas Could Replace Flory Bidunga With

Kansas center Flory Bidunga entered the transfer portal and the NBA Draft pool yesterday. While a return to the Jayhawks is still on the table, it isn't something that should be viewed as a likely possibility for Bill Self's squad.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / April 2
Major Kansas Basketball Recruit Reacts to Bill Self’s Return

Major Kansas Basketball Recruit Reacts to Bill Self’s Return

The news of Bill Self‘s return to Kansas for a 24th season solicited a reaction from one of the program’s biggest names on the recruiting trail, Tyran Stokes.

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2
Bill Self makes a major announcement about his future

Bill Self makes a major announcement about his future

Bill Self is not ready to hang up his coaching shoes just yet. The longtime Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball head coach Self made a major announcement on Wednesday about his future.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / April 1
HC Bill Self announces return to Kansas

Bill Self will aim to avenge early March Madness exits with return to Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self didn't want to end his storied career with another early March Madness exit.

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Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

It would make sense if long-time Kansas Jayhawks head men's basketball coach Bill Self decided to step away this offseason. 

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How does early March Madness exit impact Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

How does early March Madness exit impact Kansas star Darryn Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

Peterson, who is expected to forgo his remaining three years of college eligibility, should soon begin preparing for the draft after the Jayhawks lost to the St. John's Red Storm in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

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