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How Kansas Can Claim a Share of the Big 12 Regular Season Title

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.

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Kansas vs Utah Point Spread Favors Jayhawks By Massive Margin

Kansas picked up its second straight win over a ranked opponent on Monday, winning 64-61 at No. 13 Texas Tech, thanks to a pair of late 3-pointers by star freshman Darryn Peterson.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 5

Where Every Kansas Football Transfer Portal Departure Ended Up

The Kansas football roster experienced significant turnover after its second straight 5-7 season in 2025 under coach Lance Leipold. As 25 players entered the portal, the Jayhawks brought in 31 transfers to replenish the roster.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 5

The Three Best Moments From Darryn Peterson’s Freshman Year So Far

To say the least, Darryn Peterson has not had the smoothest freshman season for the Kansas basketball program. Between constant injury absences and late-game disappearances, his lack of availability has often mired his first and only year in Lawrence.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 4

Kansas’ Lance Leipold Shares Thoughts About Re-Hiring Andy Kotelnicki

The Kansas football program had a very busy and meaningful offseason in 2026. In addition to a strong class in the transfer portal cycle, the Jayhawks brought back Andy Kotelnicki to the coaching staff following his brief stint in Happy Valley.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 4

Top 5 Most Important Games for Kansas Basketball’s Remainder of the Season

Kansas has opened Big 12 play with an impressive 7-2 record, something few could have predicted after the Jayhawks' two underwhelming seasons prior. They already own marquee victories over Iowa State, BYU, and most recently Texas Tech on the road.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 3

Notable Quotes From Kansas HC Bill Self After Defeating No. 13 Texas Tech

Despite trailing by double digits at one point, Kansas prevailed yesterday in its Big Monday matchup in Lubbock. The Jayhawks pulled off a thrilling 64-61 victory thanks to the late-game heroics of freshman star Darryn Peterson.

Big 12 Basketball Power Shift: Kansas Rising, Arizona Chasing History

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.

Peterson Delivers in the Clutch as Kansas Survives Texas Tech on the Road

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.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 3

Kansas' Freshman Phenom Gets Last Laugh On Texas Tech Students

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.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 3

Kansas Jayhawks Offer 3 Underclassmen Linemen: What It Means

Lance Leipold has predominantly recruited Kansas and Illinois since he took the job in Lawrence nearly six years ago, but over the weekend, the head coach offered two linemen from the south, plus another Chicago Public League standout.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 3

Kansas Basketball’s Darryn Peterson Is the Star Everyone Expected

The Kansas Jayhawks pulled off one of their most impressive wins of the season on Monday night in Lubbock, Texas. Trailing as many as nine with about six minutes left in the second half, KU was able to rally to a 64-61 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders behind a pair of clutch plays made by freshman star Darryn Peterson.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 3

Darryn Peterson catches fire late to lift Kansas over Texas Tech

Darryn Peterson catches fire late to lift No. 11 Kansas over No. 13 Texas Tech

Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson justified the hype on Monday.

Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top 2026 NBA Draft prospects

Miami (Ohio) continues dream season, remains one of two unbeaten men's teams

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 2

Kansas’ Winning Streak at Risk Heading Into Daunting Texas Tech Matchup

Kansas has played some of its best basketball of the season in recent weeks, as it is in the midst of a 5-0 stretch dating back three weeks. The Jayhawks have picked up wins against top programs like Iowa State and BYU, but their toughest test yet could come tonight against Texas Tech.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 2

Kansas Reaches Highest AP Top 25 Poll Ranking Of Season

Kansas has been ranked No. 1 in eight of the previous 16 seasons and top five each year since 2009-10. So compared to program history, the Jayhawks' No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / EasySportz / January 31

Kansas Controls the Tempo in 90–82 Win Over BYU at Allen Fieldhouse

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.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 31

Darryn Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top NBA Draft prospects

Darryn Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top 2026 NBA Draft prospects

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.

Overlooked Texas A&M remains atop conference with blowout road win

Depth of Big 12 on display in UCF's win over No. 11 Texas Tech

Miami (Ohio) remains one of two unbeaten men's teams

No. 2 UConn slams Creighton, extends winning streak to 17

Michigan's Dusty May soaks in savage boos like a boss

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 31

What We Learned from Kansas’ 90-82 Win Over BYU

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 31

College GameDay Seems to Know Who Will Win BYU vs. Kansas

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.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / January 30

An Evaluation of Darryn Peterson's Ambitious NBA Comparisons

This year, Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson has taken the NBA Draft space by storm. While the 19-year-old has been on the scouting radar for years, few expected him to make the college game look quite this effortless so early in his freshman campaign.

Kansas Jayhawks News / EasySportz / January 30

BYU vs. Kansas — Big 12 Heavyweight Clash in Lawrence

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Kansas Dealt Bad Darryn Peterson Development on Saturday

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.