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The 2025 Kansas basketball team has the potential to bounce back after two straight disappointing seasons by the blue bloods’ usual standards. This year’s key piece for the Jayhawks is their freshman phenom, Darryn Peterson, a five-star recruit who picked the Jayhawks out of Ohio.

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Kansas HC Bill Self Praises Darryn Peterson After Debut With Jayhawks

Kansas basketball opened the new season with an excellent showing over Green Bay in a whopping 43-point victory. In the contest, freshman star Darryn Peterson scored 21 points in just 22 minutes in his official NCAA debut.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 2

One Kansas Basketball Newcomer That Hasn't Been Encouraging So Far

The Kansas basketball program made three additions from the transfer portal this offseason in what was a complete retooling of the Jayhawks' roster by Bill Self.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 1

Notable Quotes From Bill Self Ahead of Kansas Basketball Season Opener

No. 19 Kansas is just two days away from tipping off the 2025-26 college basketball campaign with a home matchup against Green Bay. Head coach Bill Self met with the media on Friday afternoon after practice to talk about his team's first contest of the season, and he provided some insight as to where he believes his team stands right now.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year winners' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 31

Rock Chalk Halloween: Perfect Costumes for Kansas Basketball Players

Happy Halloween, Jayhawk fans! It’s finally time to celebrate spooky season for everyone who participates. Here at Kansas On SI, we figured it would be fun to list potential Halloween costumes for some KU basketball players. After all, a few players on the team are still teenagers and just kids in the eyes of many.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 31

Kansas Transfer Melvin Council Jr. Reminds Bill Self of Jayhawk Legend

Without even playing a regular season game with the Kansas basketball program, transfer guard Melvin Council Jr. has already won over the hearts of Jayhawk fans.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 30

Bill Self Says Louisville Environment Prepared Kansas for Looming Matchup

Last Friday, Kansas basketball took on No. 11 Louisville in an open scrimmage at the KFC Yum! Center in front of thousands of Cardinal fans. While the outcome ended in the Jayhawks' favor, head coach Bill Self believes his team gained valuable experience from the matchup, particularly in dealing with a rowdy road crowd.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 30

No. 19 Kansas eager to extend gaudy win streak in opener vs. Green Bay

No. 19 Kansas and Green Bay have never been on the same court for a college basketball game. That said, a familiar face will be on the visitor's sideline on Monday as coach Doug Gottlieb brings his Phoenix to Lawrence, Kan., for the season opener for both teams.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 27

Kansas Basketball Recruiting Class Climbs to No. 1 in College Basketball

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks now own the top-ranked recruiting class in all of college basketball following their latest commitment from shooting guard Luke Barnett out of Santa Ana, California.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 26

Kansas Recruiting: Is Bill Self Playing the Long Game With Tyran Stokes?

The Kansas basketball program recently picked up its fourth commitment in the Class of 2026 earlier this week, landing 4-star shooting guard Luke Barnett.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 26

One Kansas Basketball Newcomer That Could Be the Jayhawks’ X-Factor

In Kansas basketball's unofficial season opener against Louisville, the headliner of the event was freshman star Darryn Peterson. He finished with 26 points and officially put himself on the map as the next great player to come play for Bill Self.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 25

Three Instant Observations From Kansas' 90-82 Win Over Louisville

Kansas basketball kicked off the 2025–26 campaign on Friday evening with a 90-82 scrimmage victory over Louisville. It was an impressive showing for the Jayhawks, who got off to a strong start and never looked back after briefly giving up their lead in the first half.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 24

Bill Self Names Kansas Basketball Projected Starting Five vs Louisville

Heading into the season, there was some uncertainty surrounding the projected starting lineup for the Kansas Jayhawks. Darryn Peterson, Flory Bidunga, and Tre White were sure-fire additions to the starting five, but there were plenty of question marks in the backcourt about who would fill the final two spots.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 24

Luke Barnett Commits to Kansas: What He Brings and How He'll Fit

Ahead of Friday's scrimmage against Louisville, the Kansas basketball program received some big news on the recruiting trail on Friday afternoon. Luke Barnett, a top-150 prospect and 4-star shooting guard in the Class of 2026, committed to the Jayhawks over Miami (FL) and UNLV on the CBS Sports College Basketball YouTube channel.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 24

KU Star Darryn Peterson Explains What Makes Bill Self A Great Head Coach

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has reeled in as much hype as any first-year Jayhawk since Andrew Wiggins back in 2013. Scouts believe he is one of the best guard prospects in recent memory, and he has a very good shot at being called the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 24

Three Kansas Basketball Newcomers To Watch in Exhibition vs Louisville

Unless you were present at Late Night in the Phog, today's scrimmage against Louisville will be the first time Kansas basketball fans witness the 2025-2026 team in action.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 23

ESPN Ranks Two Kansas Jayhawks Among Nation's Top 100 Players

The Kansas basketball team went about its offseason in a different way than in past years. Bill Self built the Jayhawks' roster around his star player and added pieces that complement him nicely.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 23

Bill Self on Retirement: ‘I Won’t Consider Going Out on a Down Year'

Kansas head coach Bill Self's name has been mired in retirement talks for quite some time. The speculation first began in 2023 when he missed the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments due to a health scare.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / October 15

Kansas HC Bill Self drops positive health admission before 2025-26 season

When you think of Kansas Jayhawks basketball, Bill Self is the first thing that comes to mind. The legendary coach has led his team to many victories and has established himself as a bona fide Hall of Fame coach.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / October 6

Self added to Kansas' elite recruiting class with four-star center

Bill Self added to Kansas' elite recruiting class with addition of four-star center

Self is setting his Jayhawks up for a very successful future thanks to a 2026 recruiting class that is starting to look stacked.

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College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / October 4

Fran Fraschilla Thinks Something Big Is Brewing in Lawrence

ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla stirred the Big 12 narrative recently when he took to X and lamented how much the league suffers when Kansas basketball is not at its best.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Kansas coach Bill Self shares update after health scare

Self was hospitalized last month amid a significant health scare, but he has since returned to his normal day-to-day activities.

Jai Lucas dishes on transition into new era of Miami basketball

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / July 26

Update emerges on Bill Self after his hospitalization

Bill Self appears to be trending in the right direction after recently having to be hospitalized. The longtime Kansas Jayhawks head basketball coach Self released a statement on Saturday revealing that he had been released from the hospital and was now home.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / July 26

Kansas coach Bill Self released from hospital

Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self was released from the hospital Saturday after undergoing a procedure two days earlier to insert two stents, the university announced.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / July 24

Kansas coach Bill Self hospitalized, has 2 stents inserted

Bill Self, the winningest men's basketball coach in Kansas Jayhawks history, was admitted to the hospital and had two stents inserted on Thursday, the university announced.