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This Kansas Freshman Is the Secret Weapon Bill Self Was Saving for March

Sometimes, the most clever coaches in the world don't show all their cards until it matters most. That may be exactly what Bill Self was doing with true freshman Paul Mbiya before tonight.

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Social Media Reacts to Kansas’ Nail-Biting Tournament Win Over Cal Baptist

If you turned off the Kansas vs. Cal Baptist game in the second half before it got close, we wouldn't have blamed you. The Jayhawks led by 20 points with eight minutes to go and appeared to have secured an easy win.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 21

Kansas Holds Off Cal Baptist in First Round: Top 3 Takeaways

The Kansas Jayhawks took care of the Cal Baptist Lancers, 68-60, in a NCAA Tournament first-round game in the East Region in San Diego, Calif., on Friday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 21

Three Instant Observations From Kansas’ First-Round Win Over Cal Baptist

Kansas went into Friday night's matchup against the No. 13 seed Cal Baptist hoping to avoid an upset. Although the Lancers threatened late in the second half, Bill Self's group was able to pull out a 68-60 victory and fend off a late comeback attempt.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 20

5 Quick Things to Know Before Tuning Into Kansas vs Cal Baptist

Kansas and Cal Baptist are set to take the court tonight in the Round of 64. They will be preceded by St. John's and Northern Iowa, and the winner of that game will play the following victor on Sunday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 20

What Cal Baptist Coach And Players Said About Kansas Before NCAA Tournament

No. 4 seed Kansas begins the NCAA Tournament Friday against No. 13 seed Cal Baptist at 8:45 p.m. CT at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. The winner advances to the Round of 32, where they'll face either No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 20

3 Final Thoughts Before Kansas and Cal Baptist Face Off in NCAA Tournament

Kansas and Cal Baptist are set to tip off this evening once St. John's and Northern Iowa finish their first-round matchup. The Jayhawks are hoping to advance past the first round after being eliminated by Arkansas in their opener a year ago.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 20

How Kansas’ Darryn Peterson Can Rewrite the Narrative for Himself in March

Since the beginning of the regular season, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has been harshly criticized by fans and media alike. The cramping issues that have forced him to miss 11 games and many second halves have not been viewed kindly by those who were eager to see him play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Cal Baptist vs Kansas: Prediction, Preview, Odds

It’s the Round of 64, and tonight we will see the Cal Baptist Lancers try to pull a major upset over the Kansas Jayhawks at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 19

Kansas’ Inconsistent 3-Point Shooting Will Present Challenge in Tournament

Bill Self has always been known as a defensive-oriented coach, which in turn has resulted in some pretty mediocre shooting squads. Even when the Jayhawks had some of their best teams, most of them didn't exactly have many threats from beyond the arc.

Kansas Jayhawks News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 20

Darryn Peterson downplays NBA talk amid possible only March Madness

Darryn Peterson fuels NBA Draft intrigue for the 2026 version of March Madness. The Kansas basketball star freshman ranks as the No. 1 NBA prospect in the East Regional.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 19

What Kansas Players Said About Jayhawks’ First-Round Opponent Cal Baptist

Kansas landed in San Diego on Wednesday evening and began preparing for its first-round matchup against Cal Baptist. The Jayhawks have a late tip at 8:45 p.m.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 19

KenPom Reveals Kansas’ NCAA Title Chances: What Are Jayhawks’ Odds?

By the middle of the regular season, Kansas was ranked within the top 10 nationally and was viewed as one of the top title contenders in the country. However, that belief has slowly faded in recent weeks as the Jayhawks have hit a rough patch.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 19

Projecting Kansas Basketball’s Rotation for March Madness Games

Over the final few games of the regular season, Kansas head coach Bill Self encountered some unexpected issues with his lineup. Along with a lack of bench production, Jayhawks power forward Bryson Tiller and Self reached somewhat of an impasse, as the redshirt freshman has been playing his worst basketball of the season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 19

Is Cal Baptist Over Kansas a Popular Upset Pick? Here’s What Experts Think

For the first time in 18 years, Kansas was upset in the first round last year after it fell to No. 10 seed Arkansas. It marked just the third time in Bill Self's tenure that the Jayhawks bowed out of March Madness in the Round of 64.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 19

Why Kansas' Melvin Council Jr. Could Bounce Back From Cold Streak

Depth has been a concern for Kansas this season, and no player has felt that more than Melvin Council Jr. Council leads the Jayhawks with 34.8 minutes per game, good for fifth-most among all Big 12 players and 77th nationally.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 19

Kansas HC Bill Self Previews Cal Baptist Ahead of First Round Matchup

The Kansas basketball team arrived in San Diego on Wednesday evening in preparation for its first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament. The Jayhawks will take on No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 19

The Real Concern About Darryn Peterson Ahead of the NCAA Tournament

March Madness is approaching for the Kansas basketball team, but hope for the Jayhawks appears to be fading across the nation. They have lost five of their last nine games, including a 22-point defeat to Houston in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / March 17

Arizona and Kansas Top List for Most Money Spent on College Basketball Operations

New financial data is shedding light on just how much major college basketball programs are investing behind the scenes, and two Big 12 programs, Arizona and Kansas, rank near the top nationally in operational spending.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

Kansas Basketball Selected as No. 4 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Kansas Jayhawks have landed a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night. Kansas is coming off of an 69-47 loss to Houston in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday in Kansas City.