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Kansas Loses Former Top-100 Prospect Damarius McGhee to Portal

Damarius McGhee’s time in Lawrence has come to an end, as the former LSU four-star and Top‑100 cornerback has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal.

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2026 Kansas Football Recruiting Class Rises to No. 1 in Big 12

The Kansas Jayhawks now own the top ranked 2026 recruiting class in the Big 12 after receiving a verbal commitment last week from three-star defensive lineman Lucas Smalls-Allen.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 1

Kansas Football Adds Final Opponent to 2027 Nonconference Schedule

The Kansas Jayhawks continue to piece together the school's future football schedules, locking in matchups years in advance to round out upcoming nonconference slates.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 1

Lance Leipold and Kansas Make Intriguing 2026 Special Teams Addition

The Kansas Jayhawks recently made an intriguing addition to Lance Leipold’s tremendous 2026 recruiting class. Ben Shipley, a punter from Cypress Woods High School, committed to KU on Monday night.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 1

Kansas Basketball to Play Two ACC Schools in Players Era Festival

One of the most anticipated early-season events in the upcoming college basketball season is the 2025 Players Era Festival. A recent report from CBS Sports' Matt Norlander revealed that the Kansas Jayhawks will play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Syracuse Orange in the first two games of the tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 30

EA Sports Teaser Would Be a Dream Come True for Kansas Jayhawks Fans

EA Sports hasn’t released a college basketball video game since NCAA Basketball 10 dropped in 2009 with Blake Griffin on the cover. But 15 years later, fans of the Kansas Jayhawks and other schools across the country might be able to play with their favorite teams sooner rather than later.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 30

Where Kansas Basketball Is Ranked in Early 2025-26 Preseason Rankings

The Kansas Jayhawks find themselves in an unfamiliar position heading into the upcoming season, as no one really knows where Bill Self's overhauled roster stands.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 29

Where Every Kansas Basketball Alum Ended Up After the NBA Draft

For just the first time since 2021 and the third time since 2010, the Kansas Jayhawks basketball program had no players taken in the NBA Draft this week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 29

Comparing Kansas Basketball’s Freshman Class to Other Big 12 Schools

The Kansas Jayhawks will rely heavily on their young core this season after several years of leaning on veteran depth. Now that Paul Mbiya and Kohl Rosario are officially on board, KU’s 2025 freshman class appears to be complete.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 28

Kansas Listed Among College Football’s Top ‘Wild Card’ Teams

Coming into the 2024 campaign, the Kansas Jayhawks were expected to compete for a Big 12 title and have one of the best seasons in program history. Instead, KU got off to a horrendous 1-5 start and failed to reach bowl eligibility even after a late-year surge.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 28

Kansas Basketball Target Schedules Visit With Rival Kansas State

Jalen Montonati had received eight offers before even wrapping up his freshman year of high school, two of which came from the most prominent college basketball

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 27

Kansas Football Lands Commitment From 3-Star DT Lucas Smalls-Allen

Head coach Lance Leipold and the Kansas football staff continue their impressive offseason on the recruiting trail after landing a commitment from three-star defensive tackle Lucas Smalls-Allen.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 27

Lance Leipold and Kansas Miss Out on Top-Ranked In-State Recruit

Lance Leipold has assembled what is shaping up to be the best recruiting class in Kansas Jayhawks history for the 2026 graduating year. Unfortunately, KU missed out on its top remaining target on the recruiting trail on Thursday when tight end Ian Premer committed to Notre Dame.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 26

Kansas Basketball Has No Players Taken in the NBA Draft

Unsurprisingly, the Kansas Jayhawks had zero players selected on the final day of the NBA Draft on Thursday. 7-foot-2 center Hunter Dickinson and guards Dajuan Harris Jr.

Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Pelicans to sign two-time All-American

The two-time consensus AP All-American holds career averages of 17.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks while shooting 55.5% from the field.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 26

Kansas Basketball Snubbed in Latest Rothstein 45 Despite New Additions

The Kansas Jayhawks revamped their roster this offseason after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign that saw them bow out of the first round in March Madness.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 26

Kansas Basketball Commit Kohl Rosario: What He'll Bring

Head coach Bill Self and Kansas finally received their long-awaited commitment , and a new addition to the 2025-26 roster in an unexpected manner: Class of 2026 prospect Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 26

Former Jayhawks Influenced Paul Mbiya’s Commitment to Kansas

The Kansas Jayhawks landed Congolese star big man Paul Mbiya on Wednesday in one of the biggest moves of the program's offseason. Head coach Bill Self spearheaded the recruitment of Mbiya, but he was not the only person who convinced him to commit to KU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

Kansas AD Travis Goff Shares Message of Excitement and Optimism for KU Athletics

Kansas Athletics Director Travis Goff is never one to be shy on transparency. You can often find him on social media, particular X (formerly Twitter), interacting with fans or commenting on various projects the department is working on.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

How Will Paul Mbiya Fit in at Kansas - Is He a Starter?

Adding international prospect Paul Mbiya , and finally bolstering the frontcourt rotation is a game-changer for Kansas’ outlook. Toss in the signing of wing Kohl Rosario just a day prior, and the Jayhawks seemingly have it all taken care of in terms of roster building.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

Bill Self Excited About Kansas Adding Paul Mbiya to 2025-26 Roster

The Kansas Jayhawks announced that Congolese center Paul Mbiya committed on Wednesday, one day after landing coveted guard Kohl Rosario. Head coach Bill Self shared his enthusiasm about bringing Mbiya into the program in the school’s official press release.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

NBA Draft Breakdown: Every Kansas Basketball Draft Pick Since 2020

For the first time since 2021, it appears Kansas won’t have any players hear their name called in the NBA Draft. Nonetheless, the Jayhawks still hold a reputation for churning out NBA talent with the best of them.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

2026 5-Star Guard Includes Kansas in His Final 8 Schools

Earlier today, it was announced that Ikenna Alozie has cut his list down to 8 schools. Amongst the impressive list, the Kansas Jayhawks were included. Alonzie is a 6'2'', 180-pound point guard, and he plays for Dream City Christian, a high school in Arizona.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / June 25

Kansas Basketball Makes Addition With Center Paul Mbiya

Head coach Bill Self has brought in several talents through the recruiting cycle, including five-star prospect Darryn Peterson and four-star signee Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 19

Kansas Jayhawks Secure 3-Star Defensive Back Robert Reddick

The Jayhawks continue building out their versatile secondary with the commitment of three-star safety Robert Reddick from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis.