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Why Kansas Fans Should Be Excited About Transfer Addition Leroy Blyden Jr.

Why Kansas Fans Should Be Excited About Transfer Addition Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas' second addition out of the transfer portal this offseason was former Toledo guard Leroy Blyden Jr., who earned All-MAC honors and won the conference's Rookie of the Year award as a freshman.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 22
Why Kansas’ Transfer Portal Strategy Signals a Tyran Stokes Commitment

Why Kansas’ Transfer Portal Strategy Signals a Tyran Stokes Commitment

The Kansas basketball roster is one step closer to being finalized for the 2026-27 season now that the transfer portal window has come and gone for men’s college basketball players across the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 21
Paul Mbiya’s Statement on Returning to Kansas is a Joke

Paul Mbiya’s Statement on Returning to Kansas is a Joke

NIL and the transfer portal has changed everything about college athletics, but there are still moments that make you question whether or not you’ve seen it all.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 21
ESPN Identifies Two Biggest Remaining Transfer Portal Targets for Kansas

ESPN Identifies Two Biggest Remaining Transfer Portal Targets for Kansas

Kansas has made two transfer additions in the past week to kick off the 2026 portal cycle. Bill Self landed former Utah forward Keanu Dawes and All-MAC guard Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 21
Kansas Basketball Transfer Tracker: Latest on Key Visitors, Targets as Portal Closes

Kansas Basketball Transfer Tracker: Latest on Key Visitors, Targets as Portal Closes

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff are narrowing in on their recruiting efforts now that the transfer portal window officially closes at 11:59 p.m.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 21
Kansas Target Tyran Stokes Creates More Uncertainty With Ominous Post

Kansas Target Tyran Stokes Creates More Uncertainty With Ominous Post

Most Kansas fans can probably agree that they just want the Tyran Stokes recruiting saga to conclude. The top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2026 has dragged out his decision multiple weeks into the offseason, leaving the Jayhawks with plenty of unwanted roster uncertainty.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 20
Kansas’ Newest Addition Will Form Elite Backcourt With Taylen Kinney

Kansas’ Newest Addition Will Form Elite Backcourt With Taylen Kinney

Kansas made its first backcourt addition from the transfer portal earlier today when it received a commitment from former Toledo guard Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 20
Kansas Lands Toledo Transfer Leroy Blyden Jr.: What He Will Bring to KU

Kansas Lands Toledo Transfer Leroy Blyden Jr.: What He Will Bring to KU

Despite a worrisome first few weeks in the transfer portal, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are beginning to heat up on the recruiting trail. On Sunday morning, Toledo transfer Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 20
Where Kansas Ranks in Big 12 Transfer Rankings by Mid-April

Where Kansas Ranks in Big 12 Transfer Rankings by Mid-April

The Kansas basketball program has gotten off to a slow start in the 2026 transfer portal cycle. High-major teams across the country appear to be landing players left and right, but the Jayhawks have just one commitment three weeks into April.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Kansas Basketball Target Tyran Stokes Wins MVP at Jordan Brand Classic

Kansas Basketball Target Tyran Stokes Wins MVP at Jordan Brand Classic

Tyran Stokes added another award to his trophy case this weekend after taking home the MVP award at this year’s Jordan Brand Classic, helping lead Team Air to a 135-133 victory over Team Flight.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Three Backcourt Options for Kansas After Missing on Terrence Hill Jr.

Three Backcourt Options for Kansas After Missing on Terrence Hill Jr.

Kansas was one of the top suitors for VCU transfer Terrence Hill Jr., but Bill Self was unable to land the highly coveted guard. He revealed that he would be committing to Tennessee on Sunday morning, forcing the Jayhawks to pivot their approach in the portal.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Bill Self and Kansas’ Philosophy in the Transfer Portal Isn’t Working

Bill Self and Kansas’ Philosophy in the Transfer Portal Isn’t Working

When Kansas' season came to an end on a buzzer-beating layup against St. John's a month ago, the Jayhawks were expected to make waves in the transfer portal.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Bill Self and Kansas to Host Big 12 Standout Guard on Official Visit

Bill Self and Kansas to Host Big 12 Standout Guard on Official Visit

As Kansas continues to heat up on the recruiting front, the program is set to host a key visitor this upcoming week. According to Jayhawk Slant and Phog.net, Oklahoma State transfer Vyctorious Miller will embark on a trip to Lawrence beginning Monday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 18
Where Do Things Stand With Kansas and 2026 Phenom Tyran Stokes?

Where Do Things Stand With Kansas and 2026 Phenom Tyran Stokes?

The entire college basketball world is awaiting the decision of top 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. His recruitment has dragged on longer than most, with the transfer portal now open for nearly two weeks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 17
Seventh Kansas Player of the Offseason Enters the Transfer Portal

Seventh Kansas Player of the Offseason Enters the Transfer Portal

The seventh and final possible Kansas player to enter the transfer portal this offseason did so on Friday morning. Redshirt freshman Corbin Allen hit the open market following his lone season in Lawrence.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 17
Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Set to Host MAC Star Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Set to Host MAC Star Leroy Blyden Jr.

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff continue to make moves in the transfer portal this offseason as they attempt to bolster their roster for the 2026-27 season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Just Baseball / April 17

Rock Chalk: My Trip to Kansas Baseball

In my time covering this game, I have been to a plethora of ballparks. Some fields have historic significance, some programs are built on the backs of Omaha runs, and others are just creating their own path from near scratch.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 16
Inside the NIL Dispute Holding Up Paul Mbiya’s Kansas Return

Inside the NIL Dispute Holding Up Paul Mbiya’s Kansas Return

It seems Kansas Jayhawks forward Paul Mbiya is more than ready to return for another season, but some bad apples are clogging up the works. A new report

Jamari McDowell News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 16
Former Kansas Guard Jamari McDowell Transfers to Favorable ACC Destination

Former Kansas Guard Jamari McDowell Transfers to Favorable ACC Destination

The two longest-tenured players on the Kansas basketball roster were Class of 2023 commits Elmarko Jackson and Jamari McDowell before they entered the transfer portal last week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 15
Why Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd Could Be Bill Self’s Successor at Kansas

Why Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd Could Be Bill Self’s Successor at Kansas

Bill Self is back in Lawrence gearing up for year 24 as head coach of Kansas basketball. He’s the school’s all-time winningest coach and owns the most conference championships, conference tournament championships, and NCAA titles of any coach in KU’s illustrious history.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 15
Former Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Considering Jayhawks’ Top Rival

Former Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Considering Jayhawks’ Top Rival

It's hard to hold grudges against those who enter the transfer portal nowadays, as it's a path that nearly half the players in the country take. Many players have passed through Lawrence over the past half-decade since the portal became more prominent.

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.

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.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo seriously considered one NBA job last year
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Michigan star receiving 'medical supervision' in wake of incident
College basketball's tallest player is entering the transfer portal
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Bill Self News / Yardbarker / March 25
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. 

Bill Self turned heads with what he did immediately after St John’s game-winner
Five most important players left in men's March Madness
The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz
Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / March 23
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.

Bill Self speaks out on his future after Kansas’ early March Madness exit
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