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Year in and year out, Kansas basketball has a top 10 recruiting class. You can say it's because of Bill Self or because of the rich tradition KU basketball has, but the bottom line is the best players want to play at Kansas.

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Kansas vs Iowa State: Betting Trends and Insights Ahead of Matchup

The last time Kansas and Iowa State met this season, the Cyclones opened as road favorites inside Allen Fieldhouse. They went on to suffer a 21-point loss to an unranked Bill Self squad in a blowout defeat.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / February 14

Arizona's Lloyd Speaks on Impact of College Gameday

The Arizona Wildcats have had an incredible season up to this point, and they’ll be featured on College Gameday later this week against Texas Tech. The Wildcats will be looking to get back on the right track after falling to #9 Kansas earlier this week, suffering their first loss of the season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 13

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson to return vs. Iowa State

After sitting out against the No. 1 team in the country, Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson will be back in time to face No. 5. Kansas coach Bill Self told ESPN on Friday that Peterson was "good to go" when the ninth-ranked Jayhawks visit fifth-ranked Iowa State on Saturday.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 13

Darryn Peterson ‘good to go’ for Kansas’ key game vs. Iowa State

The No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks are set to take on the No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday. After playing without Darryn Peterson in the 82-78 win over the No.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 12

Kansas basketball’s Bill Self insists Darryn Peterson’s absences are caused by ‘bad luck’

As it has not been rare to see Darryn Peterson’s absence from Kansas basketball games, there’s no denying the frustrating freshman season he’s had due to the myriad of injuries.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 12

Bill Self’s Minute-Long Darryn Peterson Rant May Be Familiar to Kansas Fans

Head coach Bill Self has tried to keep the Darryn Peterson injury situation under wraps for as long as possible, but the Hall of Famer delivered perhaps his most in-depth response yet about the narratives surrounding his star freshman on Thursday.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / February 12

Why Arizona's Lloyd isn’t Concerned After Loss to Kansas

The Arizona Wildcats have had a target on their back all season, and that target was finally struck earlier this week when they fell to #9 Kansas for their first loss of the season.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 12

Kansas’ Bill Self unveils timeline leading to Darryn Peterson’s absence vs. Arizona

Kansas is coming off the biggest win of its season thus far, as it upset undefeated Arizona on Monday night. Star freshman Darryn Peterson missed the game after being a late scratch due to illness.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 11

Kansas Needs More Production From Tre White Down the Stretch

The transfer additions of Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. were some of the best moves head coach Bill Self has made in the past few years. Both players have fit in seamlessly in Lawrence and are playing their roles to perfection.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 11

Where Kansas Landed in CBS Sports’ Bracketology After Arizona Win

There was a point this season when Kansas was unranked three games into conference play. One month later, the Jayhawks are now in conversations to land one of the top seeds in March Madness.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 11

Kansas is the Hottest Team in College Basketball, and It’s Not Even Close

A month ago, Kansas appeared to be heading toward another down season under Bill Self. Today, the Jayhawks are considered one of the most legitimate NCAA Tournament threats in the country.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 10

The insane Kansas streak kept alive by beating Arizona without Darryn Peterson

The Kansas basketball team picked up a tremendous win on Monday, over undefeated and no. 1 ranked Arizona. The win kept an insane streak going for the Jayhawks, who won without star freshman Darryn Peterson.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 10

Melvin Council’s Classy Postgame Move Shows Why He’s a Kansas Fan Favorite

A shorthanded Kansas team went into Allen Fieldhouse and rallied behind the crowd on Big Monday to hand No. 1 Arizona its first loss of the season. The Jayhawks scored 82 points on the best defense in the country despite not having their leading scorer in Darryn Peterson.

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Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 10

Bill Self’s Latest Run at Kansas Proves He’s Far From Slowing Down

When Kansas opened conference play with two losses in its first three games, there were serious conversations about head coach Bill Self's future in Lawrence.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10

Tommy Lloyd pushes back on Darryn Peterson talk after losing to Kansas

No. 1 Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd had nothing but respect for the No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks after their 82-78 loss to Bill Self’s squad at Allen Fieldhouse in Lexington, Ky., on Monday.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Bill Self, Kansas Dealt Unfortunate News On Monday

Bill Self and the No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks secured a seventh-straight win on Saturday after taking down the Utah Utes 71-59. And on Monday, Kansas looked to keep its winning streak alive but had arguably its toughest test of the 2025-26 college basketball season, hosting Tommy Lloyd and the No.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 9

Why Flory Bidunga Is Key To Kansas' Chances Against No. 1 Arizona

Bill Self called Saturday's 71-59 win over Utah "average at best," aside from on individual effort. "I thought Flory [Bidunga] was our best player and by far," Self said of the sophomore forward's 17 points, 10 rebounds, seven blocks and three assists.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Bill Self Makes Bold Declaration on 'Best Defender in America'

The No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks can't stop winning. Bill Self's squad passed yet another tough test on Monday night, as the Jayhawks rocked the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders in enemy territory, escaping the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock unscathed following a thrilling 64-61 victory.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Kansas Coach Bill Self Announces Personal Update Amid College Basketball Season

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self returned to the sidelines for the Jayhawks' 86-62 win over the Kansas State Wildcats last Saturday, which helped his team jump to No.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 28

Will Darryn Peterson Play This Week vs. BYU?

Kansas might get its best player back for a huge Saturday night game against BYU, and that matters more than most people are talking about. Bill Self said Darryn Peterson, who missed the last game with an ankle issue, is expected to be available against the Cougars.

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson injured again

Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson dealing with yet another injury

Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson could very well be the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Will Wade seems thrilled with his time at NC State so far

A national championship dark horse emerges, and it's a most unlikely school

Alijah Arenas pulls off a wild 360-layup during his USC debut

No. 14 UVA set to honor former head coach Tony Bennett, battle No. 22 UNC

In women's CBB news, No. 16 Oklahoma upsets No. 2 South Carolina

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 19

No. 19 Kansas heads to Colorado without coach Bill Self

Bill Self did not make the trip with No. 19 Kansas ahead of Tuesday's game against Colorado in Boulder, Colo., after he was hospitalized Monday as a precautionary measure.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 19

Kansas coach Bill Self hospitalized, misses trip to Colorado

Kansas coach Bill Self was hospitalized Monday and did not make the trip with his team to Boulder, Colo., for Tuesday night's Big 12 Conference game at Colorado.