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Three Things to Monitor in Kansas Basketball’s Preseason Opener During Late Night

The Kansas basketball team is set to compete in its first preseason scrimmage of the season tonight. It will be the first time Jayhawk fans get to see the new-look 2026-27 roster in action in what has been an eventful offseason.

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Kansas Basketball Picked to Finish Third in Big 12 Preseason Poll

The Big 12 Men’s Basketball preseason poll was released on Thursday, and the Kansas Jayhawks find themselves projected to be among the Big 12’s best this season.

Tyran Stokes News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 15

Kansas Freshman Tyran Stokes Named Preseason First Team All-American

The 2026-27 Kansas basketball season is nearly underway and already there are big expectations this year for star freshman Tyran Stokes. Ranked as the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 14

Andy Kotelnicki Talks About Kansas’ Slow Starts, What to Fix Before Sunflower Showdown

Lance Leipold and the Kansas football program are looking to end one of college football's most embarrassing active streaks this weekend. The Jayhawks will head to Manhattan to face a K-State squad that has dropped its first two conference meetings.

Dylan Edwards News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 12

Sunflower Showdown: Why Dylan Edwards is Key to a Kansas Win vs K-State

Kansas football will head on the road this week for their biggest remaining game of the season when they travel to Manhattan, Kansas, for the annual Sunflower Showdown versus Kansas State.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 12

Kansas HC Lance Leipold Addresses Elephant in the Room Ahead of K-State Clash

The most highly anticipated road game of the 2026 Kansas football season arrives this Saturday when the Jayhawks travel to Manhattan. They will be searching for their first win in conference play against a K-State team that has also dropped its first two Big 12 contests.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 12

What Bill Self Must Do for Kansas Basketball to Be Successful This Season

Bill Self is the most accomplished coach in Kansas basketball history, boasting two national titles, 17 Big 12 regular-season championships, and four Final Four appearances.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 11

Kansas Basketball Lands in Top 10 in Preseason KenPom Rankings

The preseason rankings for the 2026-27 college basketball season are starting to roll out, and the Kansas Jayhawks find themselves in good company in the initial previews.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 12

Kansas Football Opens as Significant Underdog in 2026 Sunflower Showdown

Both Kansas-based schools in the Big 12 had negative results in yesterday's slate of games. The Jayhawks fell to 0-2 in conference play with a 17-point loss to Utah, while K-State was boatraced in its own stadium by Houston after trailing 28-3 at one point.

Keanu Dawes News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 10

Kansas Transfer Addition Keanu Dawes Embraces Possibility of Starting at Center

The Kansas basketball program brought back Tre White via a court injunction last month to bolster the Jayhawks' roster. He started every game for the Jayhawks last season and figures to slot into a similar role due to his familiarity with Bill Self's scheme.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 10

Could Weather Play a Factor in Kansas’ Road Clash at Utah in Rice-Eccles Stadium?

The Kansas football team already faces a daunting task taking on No. 12 Utah later tonight. However, an outside factor could end up being another obstacle in the Jayhawks' way.

Kohl Rosario News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 9

Kansas Guard Kohl Rosario Discusses Busy Offseason Ahead of 2026-27 Campaign

Kohl Rosario is the only player from last year's Kansas basketball roster who didn't survey his options in the transfer portal or depart briefly due to eligibility constraints.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 9

Kansas Football Fans Erupt After Jalon Daniels' First NFL Win

Kansas football fans haven’t had a lot to be excited about thus far this season. The Jayhawks have suffered tough losses to rival Missouri and to Arizona State in London and now sit at 2-2 with long odds of reaching a bowl game.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 8

Kansas Basketball: Why Bill Self Finally Has the Roster for a Third National Championship

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has left a legacy in Lawrence and in college basketball that will never be undone. He’s brought the Kansas program multiple Big 12 Conference and Big 12 Tournament championships, two national titles, and memories that will last a lifetime in the minds of KU basketball fans everywhere.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 8

Where Kansas Basketball Finished in ESPN's Preseason Top 25 Rankings for 2026-27

The Kansas Jayhawks have completely revamped their 2026-27 roster in the past few weeks, unexpectedly adding a pair of key starters from last year's team thanks to individual lawsuits against the NCAA.

Kansas Jayhawks News / SwimSwam / October 7

Kansas Jayhawks Open Season With Sweep At Sunflower Showdown

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam October 2, 2026 Topeka, Kan. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Kansas Athletics TOPEKA, Kan. – The Jayhawks secured a sweep across all 10, participating events, scoring 655 points at the Sunflower Showdown in Topeka.

Leroy Harris News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 6

Kansas Football DE Leroy Harris III Emerging as College Football Star

The Kansas football defense is off to a strong start to the 2026 season. The Jayhawks’ defense currently ranks No. 1 in the Big 12 and No. 8 in the country in total defense with an average of 244.8 yards allowed per game.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / October 4

Melvin Council Jr. Attempting To Return To Kansas

Guard Melvin Council Jr., who tentatively agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pelicans in June after he didn’t hear his name called during the draft,

Volleyball News / Volleyball On SI / September 28

Kansas Volleyball Breaks Decade-Long Program Record in Win Over Texas Tech

The Kansas Jayhawks refuse to lose. Following a sweep of Texas Tech on Sunday, the No. 19 women’s volleyball team broke the program record for most consecutive set wins at 24.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 16

Kansas vs. Arizona State: Prediction, Pick and Preview

Big 12 football is heading across the pond in Week 3 as Kansas and Arizona State meet in London for the inaugural Union Jack Classic at historic Wembley Stadium.