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Kansas Basketball Misses on 4-Star Recruit to Big Ten Program

On Saturday, a key name on Bill Self’s recruiting wish list officially came off the board for the Kansas Jayhawks. Trey Thompson, one of the fastest-rising prospects in the Class of 2026, committed to Iowa over KU, Purdue, Tennessee, and others.

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Kansas Basketball Slides Into Top 15 in Latest Preseason Rankings

National media had highly criticized the Kansas Jayhawks' offseason until Bill Self made a pair of impact additions last week. Now, the Jayhawks have a much deeper roster and are expected to return to premier status in the upcoming campaign.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 2

ESPN Labels Former Kansas Recruiting Target a 2026 Lottery Pick

Even with the recent additions of Kohl Rosario and Paul Mbiya, the Kansas Jayhawks fully expected Dame Sarr to commit to KU before Duke swooped in and stole him from Bill Self.

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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

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Two Kansas Jayhawks Featured on New 2026 NBA Mock Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft wrapped up this week, but analysts are already beginning to look toward what the draft might look like next year. While no Kansas Jayhawks were selected over the past few days, Bill Self and Co.

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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 26

Will Bill Self Unleash a Two-Big Lineup With Paul Mbiya and Flory Bidunga?

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks made a massive splash in the recruiting world over the past few days, landing guard Kohl Rosario and big man Paul Mbiya.

Kansas Jayhawks 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.

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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 / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

Kansas Commit Paul Mbiya: What He'll Bring to The Jayhawks

Needing to round out his roster, and with the transfer portal heavily picked over, coach Bill Self was forced to turn to the high school ranks or international

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

Congolese Big Man Paul Mbiya Commits to Kansas Basketball

After going months between commitments, the Kansas Jayhawks have landed two impact players in as many days. According to 247 Sports sources, Congolese big man Paul Mbiya committed to Bill Self and KU on Wednesday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

Updated Kansas Basketball Depth Chart After Kohl Rosario Commitment

Moravian Prep guard Kohl Rosario was a timely pickup for the Kansas Jayhawks, especially with Bill Self having gone a while without a commitment. With 12 of KU’s 14 scholarships filled, the program's 2025-26 roster is nearly finalized.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 24

Kansas Hosting Nation's No. 1 Center in 2026 Class for Unofficial Visit

Amongst the excitement of Kohl Rosario committing to the Jayhawks, the work is never ending for Bill Self. Earlier this morning, it was announced Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are hosting Ethan Taylor, a 2026 prospect, for an unofficial visit today.

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How Will Kohl Rosario Fit at Kansas - Will He Be a Starter?

On Tuesday, top-50 2026 prospect Kohl Rosario committed to head coach Bill Self and Kansas, while announcing his plan to reclassify to 2025 and join the

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / June 24

4-star G Kohl Rosario reclassifies, commits to Kansas

Four-star guard Kohl Rosario committed to Kansas on Tuesday and will reclassify to 2025 to join the Jayhawks for the upcoming season. The 6-foot-5 Miami native ranks as the No.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 24

Stock Riser Kohl Rosario Commits to Kansas, Plans to Enroll This Fall

Class of 2026 guard Kohl Rosario, who has been a standout in the Overtime Elite League and on the AAU circuit this spring, announced he will reclass to 2025 and commit to Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks Just yesterday, a crystal ball from 247 Sports analyst Travis Branham surfaced for the Jayhawks to land Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 23

Kohl Rosario Receives Crystal Ball Prediction to Kansas Basketball

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks have been relatively quiet this offseason, but reinforcements could be on the way. In the past few days, KU has picked up steam with one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2026 recruiting class.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 21

Examining Kansas Basketball’s Three Backup Center Options

Although the Kansas Jayhawks roster boasts a loaded backcourt featuring freshman star Darryn Peterson and other complementary pieces, Bill Self’s squad lacks depth in its frontcourt.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 21

Kansas Basketball Extends Offer to Top Ten 2027 Prospect

Continuing to stay active in the high school recruiting ranks, Kansas offered 2027 prospect Bruce Branch III on Friday night. A 6-foot-7 wing from Prolific

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 18

Former Kansas Recruit Decommits from NC State, Back on the Market

Earlier today, it was announced that Congolese big Paul Mbiya decommitted from NC State. Mbiya is another international star, looking to find a college home come this fall.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 18

Kansas Basketball Reportedly Involved With Another International Star

Over the past few months, the Kansas Jayhawks have started dipping into the international recruiting scene. Bill Self and his staff came up short in the battle for eventual Duke pledge Dame Sarr, but missing out on him has not slowed KU down from looking overseas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 17

Kansas Basketball In The Mix For Nation's Top-Ranked Player in The Class of 2027

Kansas landed the No. 1 player in the country from the Class of 2025 in Darryn Peterson. The Jayhawks are in the thick of the race for Tyran Stokes, the top-rated player in the Class of 2026 .

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Bill Self: Big 12 coaches support tourney expansion

Men's basketball coaches in the Big 12 are in favor of expanding the NCAA Tournament, Kansas coach Bill Self told reporters Wednesday. Self said the coaches discussed the topic at the conference's spring meetings in Orlando, Fla., and supported increasing the number of participating schools.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Hoops Rumors / May 21

Former Magic, Nets head coach joins Kansas' coaching staff

Former NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn has joined the University of Kansas to serve as an assistant coach behind longtime Jayhawks head coach Bill Self, per a Kansas press release.

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