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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Three Biggest Issues for Kansas Heading Into Postseason Play

Kansas wrapped up its regular season this past weekend with a blowout victory over K-State on Senior Day. Despite the feel-good win, though, there are still a lot of questions for the Jayhawks to address heading into postseason play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Kansas' NCAA Tournament Bracketology Projections Following Regular Season

Kansas wrapped up the regular season Saturday on a positive note, defeating rival Kansas State 104-85 on senior night at Allen Fieldhouse. Darryn Peterson scored 27 points, his second most of the season, while Tre White and Melvin Council Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Why Darryn Peterson Is Peaking at the Right Time for Kansas Basketball

Darryn Peterson's freshman season at Kansas has not gone as expected. In fact, some would say it has been a letdown given his lack of availability from an inexplicable cramping issue.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Kansas Basketball Recruit Tyran Stokes Wins State Championship; Commitment Next?

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 ranked player in the 2026 high school recruiting class, can now add state champion to his resume. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Baseball Has Yet to Lose a Series After Taking 3 of 4 from St. Thomas

Kansas baseball faced its first real test of the season last week against Minnesota, and the Jayhawks did what they had to do and split that series with a pair of wins.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Basketball Secures Favorable No. 3 Seed in Big 12 Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks got some good news late Saturday night regarding their position in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament. With BYU’s win over Texas Tech and KU's win over Kansas State, the Jayhawks will now be the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Basketball Makes History With 104-85 Win Over Kansas State on Senior Day

There were smiles all around the Kansas basketball bench on Saturday as the Jayhawks defeated their in-state rival Kansas State in dominating fashion on Senior Day by a final score of 104-85 in part two of this year’s Dillon Sunflower Showdown.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Jayhawks' Regular Season Finale

Kansas picked up a much-needed victory over K-State on Saturday to round out its regular season. The Jayhawks scored a season-high 104 points in one of the program's best offensive performances in recent memory.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Melvin Council’s Tear-Jerking Senior Speech Will Have Kansas Fans Emotional

There are very few players, if any, in Kansas basketball history who have won the hearts of Jayhawk fans in less than one season. But transfer guard Melvin Council Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Three Instant Observations From Kansas’ Sunflower Showdown Victory

Kansas came into Saturday's matchup against K-State having lost four of its past six contests. However, the Jayhawks got back into the win column over their in-state rival in a much-needed outing.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

The Spread Between Kansas and K-State Basketball is Massive

It was no secret that Kansas was going to enter round two of the Sunflower Showdown as a significant betting favorite, but seeing this kind of number in a typically heated rivalry matchup puts into perspective how far apart the two programs are right now.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Kansas Basketball’s Bracketology Projections Before Regular Season Finale

Kansas has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the country this season. The Jayhawks have risen as high as No. 8 in the AP Top 25, but they have also spent multiple weeks unranked.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs K-State Basketball Matchup

Although Kansas has looked shaky recently after losing four of its last six matchups, it has a bounce-back opportunity tomorrow afternoon against Kansas State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

It’s Time for Kansas Women’s Basketball to Move On From Brandon Schneider

In a must-win game for the Kansas women's basketball team, the Jayhawks fell 55-48 to Colorado in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament. The defeat likely ended KU's chances of postseason play, considering they are among the last teams in First Four Out projections.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

Bill Self Reveals Plans to Honor Kansas’ Seniors in Sunflower Showdown

For the final time this season, Kansas will host a game inside Allen Fieldhouse in front of its home crowd. The matchup will take place against the Kansas State Wildcats for the program's Senior Day.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 5

Kansas Basketball Hosting Five-Star Recruit This Weekend at Allen Fieldhouse

Five-star Florida small forward Gabe Nesmith is making the trip to Lawrence, Kansas, to visit with Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks this weekend. He’ll be inside Allen Fieldhouse for the regular-season finale against Kansas State on Saturday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Why Experts Still View Kansas’ Darryn Peterson as the Top 2026 Prospect

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson entered his freshman season with higher expectations than perhaps anyone to play for Bill Self. Despite his impressive statistics and undeniable talent, most Jayhawk fans would agree that he has been a letdown.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Kansas Senior Day: Whose Final Game at Allen Fieldhouse Could It Be?

This Saturday, Kansas will host Kansas State in the Sunflower Showdown for the Jayhawks' final home game of the 2025-26 campaign. It will serve as Senior Day for Bill Self's squad and the last time Allen Fieldhouse is used as a home court until next season.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Kansas Hosting 5-Star Gabe Nesmith on Visit in Regular Season Finale

Bill Self is looking to make the most of his team's final home game of the season on the recruiting trail. The Jayhawks will host one of the top prospects in the Class of 2027 on campus for Saturday's matchup against Kansas State in the second rendition of the Sunflower Showdown.