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Why Kansas Should Be Favored Over UConn in Allen Fieldhouse

No. 21 Kansas is set to host No. 5 UConn in a marquee home matchup as the Jayhawks look to pick up their biggest win of the season. They are coming off a three-game stretch where they finished the Players Era tournament undefeated and took down three solid opponents, including a previously undefeated Tennessee team.

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Could Kansas Struggle to Adapt to New Offense if Darryn Peterson Returns?

The big question surrounding Kansas basketball has been when Darryn Peterson is going to return from his hamstring injury. His teammates have needed to figure out ways to play without him, as he typically leads the offense with his superb shot-making and ball-handling ability.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Where Kansas Basketball Landed in First NET Ratings of the Season

The Kansas basketball team recently jumped back into the AP Top 25 in this week's poll after going 3-0 in the Players Era Tournament. However, another important college basketball metric came out on Monday afternoon.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Will Darryn Peterson Play vs UConn? Here’s What Kansas HC Bill Self Said

For what has felt like an eternity, Kansas basketball fans have been awaiting the return of star freshman Darryn Peterson as he continues to recover from his hamstring injury.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Kansas Basketball Surges in AP Poll After Previously Being Unranked

The fourth edition of the college basketball AP Poll came out Monday afternoon, and the Kansas Jayhawks were back among the ranked teams despite previously being unranked.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 1

Kansas vs UConn Betting: Jayhawks Open as Home Underdogs

The opening betting lines for Tuesday's matchup between UConn and Kansas basketball might surprise some people. The Jayhawks already have a massive advantage by playing at the historic Allen Fieldhouse, but sportsbooks aren't completely sold on the Jayhawks.

Jalon Daniels News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

What Jalon Daniels Said After His Final Game at Kansas

Jalon Daniels officially wrapped up his collegiate career on Friday when the Kansas football team lost to Utah. It was hardly his best performance, as he completed just 10 of 27 pass attempts for 187 yards.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

Three Unexpected Contributors for Kansas Basketball Through Eight Games

The first eight games of the Kansas basketball season have brought forth many surprises for the Jayhawks. Bill Self has needed multiple players to step up in place of Darryn Peterson, who hasn't played since the second game of the season against North Carolina.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

Biggest Positions of Need for Kansas Football in Transfer Portal

The 2025 season showed that the Kansas football team had several glaring holes it needs to fill. Not only did Lance Leipold's group go 5-7 and miss bowl eligibility for the second consecutive season, but it is also losing a significant portion of its production to graduation and potentially the transfer portal.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

Kansas Basketball Criminally Underrated in KenPom Despite Recent Victories

The tone of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season has completely changed over the past few days since the Jayhawks went undefeated in the Players Era event from Monday to Wednesday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

UConn Star Hints at Allen Fieldhouse Atmosphere Ahead of Kansas Matchup

There is a lot of hype surrounding Tuesday's matchup between Kansas and UConn. Inside the historic Allen Fieldhouse, two programs that account for three of the past four NCAA national championships will square off after encouraging starts to the season.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

Is Lance Leipold Out at Kansas Following the Loss to Utah?

Before Kansas lost to Iowa State last week, I wrote how the Lance Leipold era could be coming to an end if the Jayhawks lost their final two games of the season.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 29

With or Without Darryn Peterson, UConn May Be Kansas' Toughest Test Yet

Kansas basketball fans have been waiting for Darryn Peterson to return for several weeks as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. It is possible that he makes his return this upcoming Tuesday when the Jayhawks face off against UConn in Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 29

Three Surprising Kansas Basketball Stats After the Season’s First Month

There have been many surprises through the first eight games of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season, primarily due to the fact that Darryn Peterson has missed all but two contests because of an injury.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 29

What Lance Leipold Said After Kansas Fell to Utah at Home

Kansas football officially finished 5-7 for the second consecutive year after falling to Utah in the regular season finale. The Jayhawks led by four at one point and had an opportunity to extend their lead in the red zone, but untimely interceptions from Jalon Daniels became the story of the game.

Jamari McDowell News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 29

Should Jamari McDowell Remain in the Kansas Basketball Rotation?

Since Darryn Peterson went down with a hamstring injury, several Kansas basketball players have needed to step up in his absence. On Wednesday, Elmarko Jackson spearheaded a comeback victory over Tennessee after a rough start to the season.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 28

Why Bill Self Thinks Kansas Has Improved Without Darryn Peterson

During the three-game stretch in the Players Era Festival, the Kansas basketball team showed some juice that it hadn't previously. Without Darryn Peterson in the mix, the Jayhawks went 3-0, picking up a trio of quality victories over strong opponents, including a previously undefeated Tennessee team.

Lance Leipold News / Heartland College Sports / November 28

Lance Leipold Believes He’s ‘Fallen Short of Expectations’

You can see the title, and Lance Leipold isn’t wrong. After dropping the season finale to Utah and watching Kansas finish with yet another 5-7 record, the Jayhawks’ head coach came out and said it plain: “I have to do a better job.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 28

Kansas Football’s Season-Ending Loss Sums up a Year Full of Frustration

The past two Kansas football seasons have started with high expectations and ended with baffling results. Regardless of the situation, the Jayhawks never

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 28

Kansas Football Senior Day: Three Jayhawks Who Gave KU Their All

The Kansas football team is playing its 12th and final regular season game of the 2025 season today against Utah. Lance Leipold's Jayhawks sit at 5-6 with a chance to clinch bowl eligibility with a win, but that is not the only storyline heading into the contest.

Kansas Jayhawks Storm Back To Beat Tennessee Volunteers In 3rd Place Game Of Players Era Festival

Well, all good things must come to an end. The Tennessee Volunteers, after a valiant run in the Las Vegas Players Era event, finally met their match. The Vols took on the Kansas Jayhawks in what was supposed to be a battle for third place.

Kansas Football Loses Prospect to Wake Forest

Kansas just lost a big one on the recruiting trail, and it’s a name fans had penciled in for a while now. Lucas Smalls-Allen, a 6-foot-4, 270-pound defensive lineman out of Roswell, Georgia, has flipped his commitment from the Jayhawks to Wake Forest.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 19

Were You Impressed by Kansas Without Darryn Peterson?

Kansas lost to Duke 78-66, but if you tuned in looking for a meltdown without Darryn Peterson, you didn’t get one. The Jayhawks weren’t perfect, but they looked like a team that knows who they are, even without their best player on the floor.

Caleb Wilson News / Yardbarker / November 7