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Kansas Must Go All in to Land Former 5-Star Recruit in Transfer Portal

Although the transfer portal is not officially open until Apr. 7, a potentially coveted guard has already announced his intentions to hit the open market once it opens.

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Initial College Football SP+ Rankings Don’t View Kansas Football Highly

The Kansas football program is coming off consecutive down years in which the Jayhawks missed out on bowl eligibility. The 2026 campaign may be Lance Leipold's final chance to show why he belongs in Lawrence long-term before the Jayhawks consider moving on.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 30

Kansas Baseball Makes Case To Be Ranked After Claiming Series Over No. 25 Cincinnati

Kansas has yet to crack the Top 25 this year, but that might change this week after taking two of three from No. 25 Cincinnati. Following Sunday's win, Kansas is 18-10 overall and 6-3 in Big 12 play.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 29

How Bill Self Retirement Rumors Could Hurt Kansas on the Recruiting Trail

Rumors of imminent retirement for longtime Kansas head coach Bill Self have grown rapidly since the Jayhawks' season ended against St. John's in the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 28

Former K-State Standout Dylan Edwards Will Be X-Factor for Kansas Football

The Kansas football offense was shaken up significantly this offseason after it lost several key players to graduation. To combat those departures, head coach Lance Leipold brought in a strong group from the transfer portal and even rehired former offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki to the staff.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 28

Predicting Which Kansas Basketball Players Will Stay or Transfer

With the offseason quickly ramping up, several Kansas basketball players will have a pivotal decision to make in the coming weeks. Those with remaining collegiate eligibility will have to determine whether they are returning to Lawrence or exploring other opportunities on the open market.

Bill Self News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

Darryn Peterson: A Wasted One and Done at Kansas – or Just Bad Luck?

On November 1, 2024, 17-year-old five-star phenom Darryn Peterson committed to play basketball for head coach Bill Self at the University of Kansas. Peterson had been Self’s white whale for some time and was easily the best player Self had ever recruited fresh out of high school in his 23 years of coaching at KU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / March 25

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

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 25

Kansas Jayhawks Basketball: March 25 Updates & News to Know

Now that the 2025-26 season has concluded for Kansas, the program has a pivotal few weeks ahead as it looks to sort out several things. Not only will the Jayhawks have to reconstruct their roster, but they may also have to do so with a new head coach leading the recruiting.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 25

5 Head Coaches Kansas Should Pursue if Bill Self Retires

With the Kansas basketball season ending in heartbreaking fashion this past Sunday, there are growing concerns about head coach Bill Self's future at the university.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 24

Why Retaining Kohl Rosario Must Be a Priority for Kansas’ Coaching Staff

The final month or so of the Kansas basketball season was often an ugly scene to watch. The Jayhawks' offense crumbled against premier defenses, and no player from Darryn Peterson's supporting cast was able to offer him much scoring help.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 24

Bill Self Identifies What Kansas Needs To Do Better After NCAA Tournament Loss

By its high standards, Kansas basketball has hit a rough patch. Sunday's 67-65 loss to St. John's in the Round of 32 means the Jayhawks won't be competing in the Sweet 16 for a fourth straight season, their longest drought since 1985.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 24

Who’s Staying and Who’s Leaving Kansas? Roster Decisions Loom for Jayhawks

With the Kansas basketball season officially coming to a close, it is time to look ahead to the offseason for the Jayhawks. If head coach Bill Self does return, he will have to do a much better job piecing together a roster this year after his past few teams have bowed out of the NCAA Tournament in the first weekend.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 24

Kansas Basketball: Why Darryn Peterson Deserves to be Remembered Fondly by Jayhawk Fans

Kansas basketball freshman Darryn Peterson likely played his last game in a KU uniform this weekend after the Jayhawks exited the NCAA Tournament following a heartbreaking loss to St.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 23

Experts Read Into Bill Self's Future, Predict What's Next at Kansas

Is perhaps the greatest era of Kansas basketball about to come to an end? Head coach Bill Self was asked if he'll be back next year following Sunday's elimination loss to St.

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

Miami player storms concession stand in uniform after loss to Purdue

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Tyrese Haliburton's joke after Kentucky's loss rings true

Florida first No. 1 seed eliminated

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