Although his team trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half, head coach Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks pulled off one of the most improbable upsets ever seen in Allen Fieldhouse.
No. 9 Kansas welcomed No. 1 Arizona to Lawrence on Monday night for a highly-anticipated top-10 clash. After star freshman guard Darryn Peterson was ruled
The Associated Press No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks made their biggest statement of the 2025-26 season on Monday with an 82-78 win over the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats (23-1, 10-1 in Big 12).
Less than an hour before tip-off against No. 1 Arizona, it was revealed that Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson will miss the contest due to flu-like symptoms.
The AP Top 25 has been quite unkind to Kansas this season. The Jayhawks opened the year at No. 19 and yet, within three weeks, were unranked in November for the first time in 20 years.
Darryn Peterson's biggest national showcase came last Saturday against BYU in a 90-82 victory, where he flashed the talent that makes him such a coveted NBA Draft prospect.
No. 11 Kansas and No. 1 Arizona will tip off tonight in Allen Fieldhouse as both teams look to secure a marquee victory. Bill Self's group is playing its best basketball of the season, entering the matchup on a seven-game winning streak, while Arizona has yet to lose all year, riding a 23-game winning streak of its own.
Kansas is set to host top-ranked Arizona on Monday evening for one of the biggest games in recent Allen Fieldhouse history. An undefeated Wildcats squad will look to keep its winning ways alive as the Jayhawks battle for a share of the conference title.
Last week Kansas focused on the big boys after offering three linemen, but that wasn't the case this week. This week, Lance Leipold and his staff offered two junior skill players, including one three-star recruit.
No. 11 Kansas earned a 71-59 home victory over Utah on Saturday, pushing its winning streak to seven games. Flory Bidunga headlined the contest with a career-high seven blocks, helping the Jayhawks take control with a strong second half.
No. 11 Kansas continued its winning ways on Saturday, defeating Utah 71-59 in a comfortable, albeit ugly, win. The Jayhawks improved to 18-5 on the year and 8-2 in Big 12 play.
Flory Bidunga has been one of the most consistent players for Kansas basketball this season. The 6-foot-9 big man returned to KU this offseason after a brief entry into the transfer portal and has shown he was absolutely worth keeping.
Despite a discouraging start to conference play, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks have completely turned the tide of the 2025-26 campaign. They boast
Prior to this season, the past few years had not been kind to Bill Self and the Kansas basketball program. The Jayhawks finished a combined 21-17 in conference play across 2024 and 2025 but look poised for a much better outcome this campaign.
Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you four takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed week full of exciting news, but there were several things that caught my attention over the last few days.
In a hostile environment against a gritty opponent, the Kansas Jayhawks leaned on their star when it mattered most — and Darryn Peterson delivered. Peterson’s late-game poise and scoring touch powered Kansas to a hard-fought 64–61 road victory over Texas Tech, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most reliable closers in college basketball.
Kansas' star freshman guard and projected 1st overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Darryn Peterson made the Texas Tech student section eat its words on Monday night.
Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson justified the hype on Monday.
From the opening tip, it was clear Saturday afternoon belonged to the Kansas Jayhawks. Behind a blistering first half from Darryn Peterson, elite three-point shooting, and disciplined defensive execution, Kansas cruised past the BYU Cougars 90–82 at Allen Fieldhouse, controlling the game virtually wire to wire.
It was a tale of two halves for star freshman Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson in Saturday's 90-82 win over the BYU Cougars.
Kansas played BYU on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse on a day where ESPN’s College GameDay was on the scene to start the day. The Jayhawks entered with a 15-5 record and a 5-2 mark in Big 12 play, while BYU was 17-3, and an identical 5-2 league mark.
Well, ESPN’s College GameDay gave their picks for the massive Saturday matchup between BYU and Kansas, and it looks like fans in Lawrence are going to like this one.
BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Saturday, Jan. 31 | 4:30 PM ET | Allen Fieldhouse (Lawrence, KS) | ESPN A national stage, a historic venue, and two of the Big 12’s most dangerous teams collide Saturday afternoon as BYU travels to Allen Fieldhouse to face Kansas.
The Kansas Jayhawks look to build on a three-game winning streak as they get deeper into conference play. They are 14-5 overall this season and 4-2 in the Big 12.
Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson could very well be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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