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ESPN Questions Kansas Basketball’s Offseason in Transfer Portal Breakdown

Even with the addition of top-rated freshman Darryn Peterson, some college basketball analysts feel the Kansas Jayhawks had an underwhelming offseason.

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Kansas Football Nabs Commitment From 3-Star Recruit Kevin Sullivan

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks continued the program's recruiting success on Thursday. Rockhurst High School (MO) tight end Kevin Sullivan officially committed to KU, giving the staff another big win on the recruiting trail.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 12

Kansas Basketball Watches Highly-Touted Class of 2026 Target at NBPA Top-100 Camp

Rock Hill, South Carolina, is currently housing the cream of the crop in the high school basketball ranks as it hosts the 2025 NBPA Top-100 – a premier invite-only camp. With college coaches only permitted to attend on June 11th and June 12th, Kansas has made the most of its opportunity by getting an up-close look at some of its targets.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 12

Kansas Transfer Portal Miss Dubbed 'Single-Best' Addition of Offseason by ESPN

It’s been hammered home all offseason long: NIL has changed the game, and its most noticeable impact is the transfer portal. Lured in by the promise of

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 12

Kansas Target Brice Dessert Flashes Pro Frame at Adidas EuroCamp

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are keeping close tabs on French big man Brice Dessert, who is currently working his way toward becoming NCAA-eligible.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 11

Lance Leipold and Kansas Football Miss on Two Coveted Recruiting Targets

As successful as Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks have been on the 2026 recruiting trail, every school is bound to miss on some targets. On Tuesday, a pair of KU priorities made their college decision, but neither chose the Jayhawks as their ultimate destination.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 10

Kansas Basketball 2025-26: Analyzing Jayhawks' Remaining Roster Options

The Kansas Jayhawks started the offseason hot in the transfer portal, but momentum has slowed in recent weeks. With players like Dame Sarr, Darrion Williams, Desmond Claude, and RJ Luis Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 10

Kansas Signs Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald to 6-Year Contract Extension

The Kansas Jayhawks have locked in their head baseball coach for the foreseeable future after announcing Tuesday that skipper Dan Fitzgerald has signed a six-year contract extension.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 10

Kansas Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald Signs Major Extension

Following an impressive season in Lawrence, the Kansas Jayhawks Baseball program has elected to extend head coach Dan Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald earned a six-year extension after leading the Jayhawks to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 10

Anonymous Big 12 Coach Casts Doubt on Kansas Football

In Athlon Sports' recently published annual preview, a handful of anonymous Big 12 coaches offered their thoughts on the Kansas Jayhawks. Some coaches think highly of Lance Leipold's squad, while others are not quite sold on KU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 9

Kansas Aiming for Consecutive 5-Star Recruits From Prolific Prep

After securing Darryn Peterson last offseason in one of the biggest high school additions in Kansas Jayhawks history, Bill Self may already be in line to land a 5-star successor from Prolific Prep.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 9

Kansas Football Commit Helping Recruit Elite In-State Prospect to Jayhawks

The 2026 Kansas Jayhawks recruiting class is quickly shaping up to be the best in school history — and the best may have yet to come. Lance Leipold and Co.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 9

Anonymous Big 12 Coach on Kansas Football: ‘They’re Not a Top-End Team’

Preview magazine season is here as we roll into June, and college football fans begin to set their eyes on the things to come in the year ahead. Along

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 9

Kansas Jayhawks Transfer Target Commits to Big East School

Once considered a Kansas Jayhawks transfer target, Patrick Suemnick officially signed with Seton Hall, according to CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz. After taking an official visit to KU in May, Suemnick was reportedly one of the top big man options for Bill Self.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 9

Lance Leipold and Kansas Offer Rising 2027 Tight End Recruit

Over the weekend, the Kansas Jayhawks officially offered 2027 tight end prospect Brooks Bakko, according to his X page. A 6-foot-4, 195-pound tight end, Bakko is ranked as the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 9

Top Kansas Basketball Recruiting Target Visiting Blue Blood Program

Bill Self is looking to make Kansas Jayhawks history by adding No. 1 overall prospects in consecutive recruiting classes. However, he and KU will have to fend off several premier programs for Tyran Stokes, the top-ranked player in the 2026 class.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 8

Kansas Basketball 'Heavily Involved' With International Big Man Recruit

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks might pivot to the international route to fill out the team's remaining scholarships. Of the three roster spots left, KU is prioritizing a backup big man, and a potential option is French 7-footer Brice Dessert.

Jalon Daniels News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 8

Kansas’ Jalon Daniels Impressed by Jayhawks Transfer Wide Receiver

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks had to completely revamp the receiving corps after losing the team’s top three wideouts to graduation. In addition to landing transfers Cam Pickett, Bryson Canty, and Levi Wentz, KU reeled in former Alabama wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 7

Kansas Basketball Offers Rising Local Big Man Recruit Ethan Taylor

The Kansas Jayhawks are offering 4-star center recruit Ethan Taylor, per his X account. Taylor, who spent three years at Shawnee Mission Northwest, is one of the most coveted players in the Kansas-Missouri area.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 7

Kansas Set for Key Recruiting Weekend With Multiple High-Profile Visitors

The Kansas Jayhawks are heading into one of their most buzzworthy recruiting weekends in years. Two players to watch on the recruiting trail are 4-star prospects Alister Vallejo and Ian Premer, who are currently on campus for official visits.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 7

ESPN Releases Trailer for Documentary on Former Jayhawk Scot Pollard

Earlier this week, ESPN unveiled the trailer for their upcoming E60 feature on former Kansas basketball star and NBA champion Scot Pollard. The documentary titled “Heart of Pearl” will showcase Pollard’s incredible journey as he waited for and received life-saving heart transplant surgery in early 2024.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / June 6

KU Schedules Strong Non-Conference Slate For Basketball Again, Dates Announced

Kansas basketball has once again put together one of the strongest non-conference schedules in America. When conferences like the SEC and Big 10 are complaining about the Big 12’s ability to schedule tough competition in football, there can’t be the same claims made toward Kansas hoops.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 6

Kansas Basketball Disrespected in CBS Sports’ Big 12 Tier List

It has been a rough offseason for Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks, who still have several roster spots to fill before the 2025-26 campaign begins. According to CBS Sports writer Isaac Trotter, KU’s roster (as it stands) is not one of a Big 12 contender.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 6

Lance Leipold Provides Encouraging Injury Update on Jalon Daniels

Staying on the field has been a constant issue for Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels throughout his collegiate career. Even after playing all 12 games for the first time ever last season, the star signal-caller was still dealing with a nagging injury in 2024, undergoing a minor knee surgery in February.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Hoops Rumors / May 21

Former Magic, Nets head coach joins Kansas' coaching staff

Former NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn has joined the University of Kansas to serve as an assistant coach behind longtime Jayhawks head coach Bill Self, per a Kansas press release.

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