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What Bill Self’s Aggressive Roster Moves Say About His Future at Kansas

The Kansas basketball program brought former Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn on board earlier today, forming what should be one of the strongest rosters of the Bill Self era.

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Ex-Purdue star Kaufman-Renn signs with Kansas amid eligibility pursuit

Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has signed with the Kansas Jayhawks, the school announced, as he pursues a sixth year of eligibility.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 19

Kansas Basketball Opens at No. 17 in Preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The Associated Press (AP) released their Preseason Top 25 Poll for the 2026-27 college basketball season on Monday, and the Kansas Jayhawks find themselves ranked a bit lower than expected.

Bill Self News / Field Level Media / October 19

Kansas adds NBA draft pick Trey Kaufman-Renn to roster

Trey Kaufman-Renn, the 59th overall pick by Minnesota in the 2026 NBA Draft in June, is officially on the Kansas roster as he seeks a sixth year of eligibility.

Kansas Jayhawks News / ESPN / October 19

Ex-Purdue F Kaufman-Renn signs with Kansas amid eligibility pursuit

Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn has signed with the Kansas Jayhawks, the school announced, as he pursues a sixth year of eligibility.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 19

Christian Reeves Appears to Have Seized Control of Kansas Basketball’s Center Spot

Although the 2026 Kansas basketball offseason was generally a success, Bill Self didn't exactly knock it out of the park with his handling of the center situation following Flory Bidunga's departure to the transfer portal.

Kansas Jayhawks News / SwimSwam / October 19

Kansas Wins Every Event En Route To Victory Over South Dakota

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam October 16-17, 2026 Lawrence, Kan. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks hosted a successful dual meet in Robinson Natatorium against South Dakota on Oct.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 18

Kansas Football: Breaking Down the Lance Leipold Dilemma

There’s been perhaps no school in the country who has had worse luck hiring a head coach than the Kansas football program. KU has hired five different head coaches dating back to 2010 when the school fired Orange Bowl winning head coach Mark Mangino.

Bryson Hayes News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 18

Kansas WR Bryson Hayes Could Prove to Be a Dangerous Weapon for Jayhawks

Something the Kansas football offense has been lacking in recent weeks is a consistent ground game. The Jayhawks averaged under three yards per carry in their loss to Utah and got just 55 rushing yards on 18 carries from their running backs in yesterday's defeat in the Sunflower Showdown.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 18

Lance Leipold Pleads With Kansas Football Fans to Remain Confident in the Team

Kansas fell 35-24 to K-State on Saturday despite multiple efforts to pull away throughout the contest. Special teams gaffes and a costly red-zone interception ultimately sealed KU's fate, extending its losing streak in the Sunflower Showdown to 18 consecutive games.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 17

What Bill Self Said After Kansas’ Exhibition Win Over Pittsburg State

Kansas kicked off its preseason last night with an 18-point win over Division II opponent Pittsburg State. While there were some ugly moments as there are in every exhibition, it was the first look Jayhawk fans received at many of the key newcomers.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 17

Kansas Football Loses 18th Straight to K-State: Sunflower Showdown Instant Reaction

For the 18th straight year, Kansas football has lost to K-State. In a game that was seen as one of the most winnable in the Sunflower Showdown in recent memory, KU fell to the Wildcats 35-24.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 17

Did Sixth Straight K-State Loss Finally Spell the End for Lance Leipold at Kansas?

In a scenario that feels like it's played out a million times, Kansas snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in today's 35-24 loss to K-State to extend the losing streak to 18.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 16

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.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 15

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.

Melvin Council 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,

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12

Eli Drinkwitz misses mark in controversial postgame comments following win over Kansas

Missouri Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz should consider practicing what he preaches.

Isaiah Marshall’s 360-spin pass goes viral as Kansas falls to Missouri

Austin Simmons throws for 3 TDs as No. 23 Missouri tops Kansas

Isaiah Marshall News / Heartland College Sports / September 11

Watch: Kansas QB Isaiah Marshall Pulls Off Insane No-Look Pass vs. Missouri

Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall just turned what looked like a disastrous play into one of the wildest highlights of the young college football season.