Kansas Jayhawks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 8

It’s Hard to Find a Jayhawk with More Passion Than Melvin Council Jr.

Senior Night at Kansas is always emotional, but Melvin Council Jr. managed to turn his moment into something unforgettable, and in the process, he pulled off something few players probably ever thought possible.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Navigating Potential Big 12 Tournament Scenarios for Kansas Basketball

BYU's victory over Texas Tech last night firmly positioned the Kansas basketball program for a No. 3 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. The Jayhawks will have extended rest for the event thanks to a double bye, and have avoided a scenario where they would have had to play Iowa State in the quarterfinals.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas HC Bill Self Believes Jayden Dawson Could Be March Madness Hero

Bill Self and Kansas basketball have had several transfer portal misses over the past few years in the NIL era. The Hall of Fame head coach has often struggled to identify players on the open market who fit his system and philosophy, which has at times led to them landing in the doghouse.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Basketball Secures Favorable No. 3 Seed in Big 12 Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks got some good news late Saturday night regarding their position in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament. With BYU’s win over Texas Tech and KU's win over Kansas State, the Jayhawks will now be the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Basketball Makes History With 104-85 Win Over Kansas State on Senior Day

There were smiles all around the Kansas basketball bench on Saturday as the Jayhawks defeated their in-state rival Kansas State in dominating fashion on Senior Day by a final score of 104-85 in part two of this year’s Dillon Sunflower Showdown.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Jayhawks' Regular Season Finale

Kansas picked up a much-needed victory over K-State on Saturday to round out its regular season. The Jayhawks scored a season-high 104 points in one of the program's best offensive performances in recent memory.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Melvin Council’s Tear-Jerking Senior Speech Will Have Kansas Fans Emotional

There are very few players, if any, in Kansas basketball history who have won the hearts of Jayhawk fans in less than one season. But transfer guard Melvin Council Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Three Instant Observations From Kansas’ Sunflower Showdown Victory

Kansas came into Saturday's matchup against K-State having lost four of its past six contests. However, the Jayhawks got back into the win column over their in-state rival in a much-needed outing.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs K-State Basketball Matchup

Although Kansas has looked shaky recently after losing four of its last six matchups, it has a bounce-back opportunity tomorrow afternoon against Kansas State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

It’s Time for Kansas Women’s Basketball to Move On From Brandon Schneider

In a must-win game for the Kansas women's basketball team, the Jayhawks fell 55-48 to Colorado in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament. The defeat likely ended KU's chances of postseason play, considering they are among the last teams in First Four Out projections.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

Bill Self Reveals Plans to Honor Kansas’ Seniors in Sunflower Showdown

For the final time this season, Kansas will host a game inside Allen Fieldhouse in front of its home crowd. The matchup will take place against the Kansas State Wildcats for the program's Senior Day.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 5

Kansas Basketball Hosting Five-Star Recruit This Weekend at Allen Fieldhouse

Five-star Florida small forward Gabe Nesmith is making the trip to Lawrence, Kansas, to visit with Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks this weekend. He’ll be inside Allen Fieldhouse for the regular-season finale against Kansas State on Saturday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Why Experts Still View Kansas’ Darryn Peterson as the Top 2026 Prospect

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson entered his freshman season with higher expectations than perhaps anyone to play for Bill Self. Despite his impressive statistics and undeniable talent, most Jayhawk fans would agree that he has been a letdown.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Kansas Senior Day: Whose Final Game at Allen Fieldhouse Could It Be?

This Saturday, Kansas will host Kansas State in the Sunflower Showdown for the Jayhawks' final home game of the 2025-26 campaign. It will serve as Senior Day for Bill Self's squad and the last time Allen Fieldhouse is used as a home court until next season.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Kansas Hosting 5-Star Gabe Nesmith on Visit in Regular Season Finale

Bill Self is looking to make the most of his team's final home game of the season on the recruiting trail. The Jayhawks will host one of the top prospects in the Class of 2027 on campus for Saturday's matchup against Kansas State in the second rendition of the Sunflower Showdown.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Why Are Kansas’ Big Men Struggling, and How Can They Get Back on Track?

There has been one constant amid Kansas' ugly stretch of three losses in its past four games. Its starting big men, Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller, have been consistently pushed around in the paint by their opponents.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Kansas Basketball on Pace to Make Undesirable History This Season

After losing three of its past four games in the heart of conference play, particularly Tuesday's dreadful defeat to Arizona State, the Kansas basketball program has positioned itself for yet another uninspiring finish to the season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / EasySportz / March 4

Kansas Suddenly Facing Serious Questions Before March Madness

For much of the college basketball season, the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball looked like a team capable of making another deep March run. But with Selection Sunday approaching, the Jayhawks suddenly find themselves battling something far more concerning — momentum going in the wrong direction.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 4

Watch: Bill Self's ejection gets a dramatic assist from the smoke machines

Whoever was in charge of those smoke machines was probably waiting all season long for such an opportunity to present itself.

Maurice Odum sparks Arizona State upset of No. 14 Kansas

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

Kansas Jayhawks News / NBA Draft on SI / February 23

No. 5 Houston vs. No. 14 Kansas will Showcase Top Draft Prospects

College basketball has seen some titanic matchups over the last weeks, including No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 3 Duke and No. 4 Arizona vs. No. 2 Houston. Tonight will feature much of the same, with two top-25 matchups, one of which incudes now-fifth-ranked Houston facing off against the up-and-down No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / February 23