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Kansas Baseball Escaped NCAA Regionals With Best-Case Scenario

The Kansas baseball program's Cinderella run continued over the weekend when the Jayhawks won the regional they hosted at Hoglund Ballpark to advance to the first Super Regional in program history.

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Kansas HC Bill Self Updates Injury Timeline for Christian Reeves

The first roadblock of the Kansas basketball offseason came when it was announced that projected starting center Christian Reeves would be undergoing labrum surgery.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 1

Where Kansas Coach Lance Leipold Finished in CBS Sports’ Big 12 Rankings

Over the past few years, Kansas head coach Lance Leipold has caught plenty of scrutiny for the Jayhawks' struggles. While he is the sole reason the program was able to climb out of the abyss of the Big 12, the Jayhawks have squandered countless games in late moments since 2024.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 31

Kansas Baseball Advances to NCAA Super Regionals After Sweeping Arkansas

In the last four years, the University of Arkansas has gotten the better of the Kansas Jayhawks in postseason play. In 2022, the Razorbacks defeated KU football 55-53 in a triple-overtime thriller in Memphis during the Liberty Bowl.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 29

Three Takeaways: Kansas Closes the Door on Northeastern in NCAA Regional Opener

Hosting its first-ever NCAA Baseball Regional, No. 15 Kansas homered three different times, and Boede Rahe dropped the hammer on Northeastern in the ninth for a 6-3 win in Friday’s opening contest at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 29

Kansas Baseball Beats Northeastern in Game 1 of Lawrence Regional

Kansas baseball took care of business on Friday afternoon in Game 1 of the Lawrence Regional at Hoglund Ballpark as part of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 28

Kansas Baseball Regional: Get to Know the Opponents

KU baseball enters the NCAA Tournament as one of the hottest teams in the country with a record of 42-16 overall and 22-8 record in Big 12 play. After winning the Big 12 Tournament in dominating fashion this past weekend, they became the first Big 12 team since 2009 to win both the regular season and tournament championship in the same season.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 28

Kansas’ Transfer Options Thin After Vyctorius Miller Commits Elsewhere

Bill Self and Kansas have put together an eventful offseason, but it is becoming increasingly likely that the Jayhawks' 2026-27 roster has been finalized.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 27

Kansas Basketball Freshman Taylen Kinney Selected to USA Basketball Men's U18 Team

On Wednesday, future Kansas basketball point guard Taylen Kinney was announced as one of 12 members of the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 26

Kansas Football Adds to 2027 Class with Commitment from OL Nick Vecrumba

The 2027 Kansas football recruiting class has gained yet another addition in recent days as offensive lineman Nick Vecrumba pledged his talents to head coach Lance Leipold and the Kansas coaching staff on Monday following a trip to Lawrence this past weekend.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 25

2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament: Kansas Regional Opponents, Schedule Released

For the first time in program history, Kansas baseball has been chosen to host an NCAA Regional as part of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Jayhawks are one of 16 teams to be selected as hosts, as announced by the NCAA on Sunday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 24

NBA Analyst Compares Ex-Kansas Star Darryn Peterson to Hall of Famer

The conversation regarding who will go No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft has persisted since the beginning of the college season. Although BYU star AJ Dybantsa had a more successful campaign in the Big 12, he did not separate himself enough to rule out Darryn Peterson from going first in June.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 24

Top 3 Takeaways From Kansas Blowing Out WVU for the Big 12 Baseball Tournament Title

The Big 12 Championship Game took place on Saturday in a great No. 1 vs. No. 2 match up between Kansas and West Virginia in Surprise, Arizona. The Jayhawks had won the Tournament once back in 2006, while WVU was looking for its first Tournament title since it joined the conference over 10 years ago.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 24

Kansas Baseball Wins First Big 12 Tournament Championship Since 2006

For just the second time in program history, KU baseball has earned the title of Big 12 Tournament champion after the No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks knocked off No.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / May 19

Bill Self explains mindset after making decision to return to Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks head basketball coach Bill Self wasn't ready to walk away.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / May 19

Kansas Will be Without Brady Ballinger During Big 12 Tournament

Kansas baseball will be without one of its big bats for the Big 12 Tournament, as left fielder Brady Ballinger is expected to miss this week’s action, according to head coach Dan Fitzgerald.

Kansas Jayhawks land QB Chance Thomas over Auburn and Utah

The Kansas Jayhawks are known for their dominance on the basketball court, but head coach Lance Leipold is trying to do something special on the gridiron as well.

Oregon lands four-star OT Cameron Wagner: 'Coach Lanning is the best coach in college football'

Alabama steals legacy recruit Kenneth Simon II from Tennessee

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Controversial NBA Draft prospect reveals what caused his injury issues

Darryn Peterson has long been viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, his lone season with the Kansas Jayhawks did not really help him boost his stock.

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Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

No. 1 college hoops recruit Tyran Stokes has announced his commitment

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2026, has decided where he will play in college basketball. Stokes announced on “Inside the NBA” that he is headed to the Kansas Jayhawks, and he made the announcement while holding a 2K video game with himself in a Kansas jersey on the cover.