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Evaluating Kansas Basketball’s Performance in Nonconference Play

The Kansas basketball season has been incredibly confusing at times through the first two months of the 2025-26 campaign. While the Jayhawks have clear offensive limitations without freshman star Darryn Peterson and have looked shaky, they still carry a 10-3 record into Big 12 play as the calendar flips to January.

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A Family Matter? Bill Self Reveals Darryn Peterson’s Long-Term Health Plan

Kansas basketball has officially wrapped up its nonconference slate, yet freshman guard Darryn Peterson appeared in just four of the Jayhawks' first 13 games.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 23

Kansas is Losing a Freshman RB to the Transfer Portal

Kansas is losing redshirt freshman running back Harry Stewart to the transfer portal. Stewart didn’t see a ton of action this year, but when he did get touches, he made them count.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Field Level Media / December 23

Potential No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson won't return until 'close to 100%'

Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson will not return until he is "as close to 100 percent as possible."

No. 17 Kansas uses depth to cruise to easy win over Davidson

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 23

Three Takeaways From Kansas Basketball’s Blowout Win Over Davidson

Monday night's 90-61 win over Davidson was one of the most impressive victories of the season for Kansas basketball. The Jayhawks limited mistakes on the defensive end, shot 57.8% from the field, and knocked down 11 3-pointers en route to a stress-free win.

Bill Self News / ESPN / December 23

Self: Family wants Peterson near 100% for return

Kansas coach Bill Self said Monday night that Darryn Peterson's family does not want the projected No. 1 pick to return from injury until he is "as close to 100% as possible."

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / December 22

The Darryn Peterson Debacle Got Worse for Kansas on Monday Night

The Kansas Jayhawks handled Davidson on Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse with a 90-61 win. But absent, once again, was star Darryn Peterson. The freshman sensation has not played since December 13th against N.C.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 22

Trent Lincoln Shows off Pictures From Kansas Basketball Visit

Kansas basketball has already assembled one of its best recruiting classes under Bill Self for the upcoming signing period. However, the Jayhawks are expected to lose a significant amount of talent to graduation and the NBA Draft this offseason, meaning several experienced contributors will be departing the program.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 21

Kansas Basketball Suspends Assistant Coach for DUI

Kansas basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley has been suspended from his coaching duties for three weeks following an arrest over the weekend. Dooley was taken into custody on Saturday in Lawrence on suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to stop at an accident.

College Basketball News / ESPN / December 21

Jayhawks asst. Dooley suspended after DUI arrest

Kansas men's basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley was arrested for driving under the influence and will be suspended for three weeks, head coach Bill Self announced.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 20

One Key Area That Kansas Basketball Has Immensely Struggled In

The Kansas basketball team has put together several gritty victories throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Bill Self's Jayhawks are far from a complete squad, but they do boast the 8th-best defense in the country and a group of players who have developed significant chemistry.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 20

Kansas Commit Taylen Kinney Sinks Unreal Game-Winner in Tarkanian Classic

It was exciting to learn that Kansas commit Javon Bardwell would be teaming up with fellow Jayhawk pledge Taylen Kinney on the Overtime Elite circuit this season.

Jalon Daniels News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 19

Does Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Have NFL Draft Potential?

Jalon Daniels had one of the most storied tenures a quarterback has ever had at the University of Kansas. He finished his six-year stint with the Jayhawks as the second all-time in passing yards and passing touchdowns, while helping put the program back on the map in 2022.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 19

Young Kansas quarterback prospect out on Jayhawks after one season

The quarterback conversation at Kansas just became a bit clearer (and not in a good way). Kansas freshman quarterback David McComb plans to enter the transfer portal, according to a report by Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports on Friday morning.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 19

Kansas loses second OL to the portal

Kansas redshirt freshman Kene Anene became the program’s second offensive lineman to enter the portal on Friday morning. Anene, who committed to the Jayhawks in 2023 as the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 19

Where Kansas Landed in ESPN's Latest College Basketball Power Rankings

Kansas has played to a 9-3 record through the first 12 games of the college basketball season. It has been an up-and-down campaign for the Jayhawks, who have missed star freshman Darryn Peterson for all but four games, yet have still come away with some great wins.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 19

Why Melvin Council Jr.’s Shooting Matters More Than Ever for Kansas

The Kansas basketball team has needed to find alternative ways to produce offense during Darryn Peterson's absence. The Jayhawks have solid complementary players who are fine as second or third options, but no one else appeared capable of taking games over single-handedly — or at least we thought.