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How Melvin Council Jr.’s Absence Will Impact Kansas Basketball’s Rotation

One week into the college basketball season, the Kansas Jayhawks received a huge injury blow with the loss of Melvin Council Jr. The seventh-year senior broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot and will undergo surgery in the coming days.

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Bill Self, Kansas Dealt Unfortunate News Before Kentucky Game

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self was preparing for one of the biggest early-season games on the Jayhawks’ schedule when his team suffered an unexpected setback.

Melvin Council News / Busting Brackets / November 9

Kansas Basketball: Melvin Council's absence among keys vs Kentucky in Champions Classic

It’s been a long offseason for Coach Bill Self and Kansas Basketball, having to go through the courtroom for several key players on the active roster. The program is ranked in the top-15 currently and has Final Four hopes but will be looking for a big moment on the national stage to prove their work.

Melvin Council News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 9

Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Out with Broken Foot: What it Means for Jayhawks

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self announced on Monday that starting senior guard Melvin Council Jr. will miss significant time after suffering a broken foot in practice on Monday.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 8

Why Bill Self Belives Trey Kaufman-Renn Can Be Great at Kansas

The addition of Trey Kaufman-Renn feels like it might be the most impactful of the offseason for Kansas basketball. Although he's only been practicing with the team for under a month, TKR is quickly developing a rapport with the rest of the squad.

Trey Lathan News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Trey Lathan started 12 games and led Kansas with 86 tackles last season; the team captain now gives $50 a tackle to two children's hospitals for his nephews' sickle cell crises

Trey Lathan has a personal reason for making children’s health a priority. The Kansas linebacker has two young nephews who experience sickle cell crises and frequently require hospital care.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 8

One Embarrassing Kansas Football Stat Reveals an Uncomfortable Truth About Lance Leipold

Kansas football fans have grown increasingly frustrated with the coaching staff's inability to close out games. Those shortcomings were on full display last night when the Jayhawks blew a six-point lead in a little over a minute after UCF orchestrated a game-winning drive to upset the Jayhawks 33-32 in Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 7

Is Bowl Eligibility Still in Play for Kansas if the Jayhawks Beat UCF?

The Kansas football team is hours away from kicking off a crucial Big 12 clash against UCF this afternoon. It will be the second-to-last time the Jayhawks play at home in 2026 and perhaps the final chance for Lance Leipold and Co.

Isaiah Marshall News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 7

Kansas Football Injury Update: Isaiah Marshall Cleared vs UCF

The Kansas Jayhawks got some good news on the injury front this weekend as starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall will play against UCF in Lawrence on Saturday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 7

One Kansas Weakness Could Become a Major Problem as the Season Progresses

After a pair of regular-season wins and a preseason where the Kansas Jayhawks showed flashes of greatness, Jayhawk fans are encouraged by the team's progress early on.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 6

Kansas Volleyball Star Taylor Stanley Talks Jayhawks’ 2026 Success

Kansas volleyball head coach Matt Ulmer and freshman star hitter Taylor Stanley have their team in prime position as the postseason draws nearer. After sweeping No.

Isaiah Marshall News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 6

Kansas Football Injury Report: Latest on Isaiah Marshall’s Status for UCF Game

The first Kansas football injury report of the week ahead of KU's matchup against UCF was a concerning one. Not one, not two, but three Jayhawk quarterbacks were listed as questionable on the first availability update, in addition to several key position players.

Tyran Stokes News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 5

Kansas Freshman Tyran Stokes Tops ESPN 2027 NBA Draft Big Board

The 2026-27 college basketball season is less than a week in, but that hasn’t stopped basketball experts from forecasting who will end up becoming the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 5

Have Kansas Basketball Fans Been Overlooking This Talented Freshman All Along?

It feels like the 2026-27 Kansas Jayhawks boast one of the deepest rosters in recent program history. This group is legitimately 12-deep with numerous players who can contribute in several facets of the game.

Tyran Stokes News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 3

Tyran Stokes Debut: Kansas Freshman Stars in First Collegiate Action

The Kansas basketball team kicked off the 2026-27 campaign Monday night and started things off on a good note with a 30-point blowout win over Fordham.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 2

Kansas HC Lance Leipold Remains Noncommittal on Isaiah Marshall’s Status vs. UCF

Many Kansas football fans are checked out with the state of the program after another grueling loss last week to TCU. However, the Jayhawks still have one-third of the campaign to go sitting at 3-5.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 2

Kansas Basketball Named Finalist for 2027 5-Star SF Malachi Jordan

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff got some good news on the recruiting trail this week as the Jayhawks were listed as a finalist for one of the top players in the 2027 class.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 2

Predicting Kansas Basketball’s Starting Lineup for the Season Opener

Kansas is gearing up to play its first matchup of the 2026-27 campaign tonight at Allen Fieldhouse. Following a grueling preseason in which the Jayhawks faced a pair of top-15 schools, they'll have an easier task against Fordham.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 2

Will Tre White, Melvin Council, and Trey Kaufman-Renn Play in Kansas’ Season Opener?

The Kansas basketball team is set to kick off its 2026-27 campaign tonight in a home matchup against Fordham. It will serve as a tune-up before the Jayhawks partake in the Champions Classic versus Kentucky next week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 30

Kansas Basketball: Four Jayhawks Listed in ESPN Top 100 Player Rankings

Earlier this week, ESPN put out their rankings of the top 100 players in men’s college basketball entering the 2026-27 season. The rankings were compiled by ESPN college basketball analysts Jeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf.

Kansas Jayhawks News / New Baseball Media / October 22

2026 Fall College Baseball Reset: Kansas

The Kansas Jayhawks’ aggressive transfer portal tactics paid off in spades last season. Kansas won the Big 12 baseball title in Arizona and hosted a Regional in 2026.

Bill Self News / Field Level Media / October 19

Kansas adds NBA draft pick Trey Kaufman-Renn to roster

Trey Kaufman-Renn, the 59th overall pick by Minnesota in the 2026 NBA Draft in June, is officially on the Kansas roster as he seeks a sixth year of eligibility.

Melvin Council News / Hoops Rumors / October 4

Melvin Council Jr. Attempting To Return To Kansas

Guard Melvin Council Jr., who tentatively agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pelicans in June after he didn’t hear his name called during the draft,