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Why Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd Could Be Bill Self’s Successor at Kansas

Why Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd Could Be Bill Self’s Successor at Kansas

Bill Self is back in Lawrence gearing up for year 24 as head coach of Kansas basketball. He’s the school’s all-time winningest coach and owns the most conference championships, conference tournament championships, and NCAA titles of any coach in KU’s illustrious history.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 15
Former Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Considering Jayhawks’ Top Rival

Former Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Considering Jayhawks’ Top Rival

It's hard to hold grudges against those who enter the transfer portal nowadays, as it's a path that nearly half the players in the country take. Many players have passed through Lawrence over the past half-decade since the portal became more prominent.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14
Where Former Kansas Basketball Players Have Landed in Transfer Portal

Where Former Kansas Basketball Players Have Landed in Transfer Portal

Bill Self and Kansas have been hit by the transfer portal as hard as any other school in the country this offseason. The Jayhawks have lost six of their seven potential returnees to the open market, with the lone retention being incoming sophomore Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14
Kansas Hosting DeSean Goode on Visit: Jayhawks’ First Transfer Commit?

Kansas Hosting DeSean Goode on Visit: Jayhawks’ First Transfer Commit?

Kansas has yet to receive a commitment from a player in the 2026 transfer portal cycle, but Bill Self is hoping that can change in the coming days. On Monday, a key target began his official visit to Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14
Kansas Basketball: Paul Mbiya May Be Emerging as Flory Bidunga Replacement

Kansas Basketball: Paul Mbiya May Be Emerging as Flory Bidunga Replacement

With former Kansas basketball center Flory Bidunga now off to Louisville, the Jayhawks are looking for someone to take his place in the post this upcoming season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13
Flory Bidunga’s Reported Salary Makes His Kansas Departure Less Painful

Flory Bidunga’s Reported Salary Makes His Kansas Departure Less Painful

From the moment he entered the transfer portal for the second time in as many years, it was apparent that Flory Bidunga's bank account was going to be overflowing with cash next season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13
Kansas Interested in Star Big 12 Transfer Who Tormented the Jayhawks

Kansas Interested in Star Big 12 Transfer Who Tormented the Jayhawks

Yesterday, Flory Bidunga announced his transfer destination after spending two years with the Kansas basketball program. The National Defensive Player of the Year nominee committed to Louisville, along with Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 12
Why Kansas May Be on Pace to Lose No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes to Kentucky

Why Kansas May Be on Pace to Lose No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes to Kentucky

For the last several months now, the Kansas Jayhawks have been seen as the favorite to land Tyran Stokes – the undisputed No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class according to every major high school recruiting service in the country.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 11
Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Miss Out on Isaiah Johnson, Kameron Taylor, and Dai Dai Ames

Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Miss Out on Isaiah Johnson, Kameron Taylor, and Dai Dai Ames

Three players are now off the board for head coach Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff as a trio of guards are no longer considering the Jayhawks.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 11
Bill Self and Kansas Conduct Zoom Call With Potential Visitor Terrence Brown

Bill Self and Kansas Conduct Zoom Call With Potential Visitor Terrence Brown

The Kansas basketball program has lost six players to the transfer portal through the first few weeks of the offseason, setting up what should be an eventful couple of months for Bill Self's squad.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 10
Kansas Basketball Has a Full-Blown Rebuild On Its Hands: Can KU Recover?

Kansas Basketball Has a Full-Blown Rebuild On Its Hands: Can KU Recover?

Kansas basketball is in full rebuild mode less than a week into the spring 2026 transfer portal window being opened. The Jayhawks have one player left on their roster who averaged 10 minutes or more per game this season and that’s freshman Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 10
Kansas Basketball Absent From Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 Rankings

Kansas Basketball Absent From Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 Rankings

It's far too early to tell how the Kansas basketball offseason will go down with the abundance of players entering the transfer portal. Regardless, it is clear that head coach Bill Self has his work cut out for him on the open market.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 9
Is This the Biggest Weekend in Kansas Baseball History?

Is This the Biggest Weekend in Kansas Baseball History?

This could be the moment Dan Fitzgerald and Kansas baseball put their foot down. Beginning Friday, the Jayhawks, hosting a three-game series with Big 12 leader No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 9
Kansas Could Replace Bryson Tiller With This Coveted Big 12 Transfer

Kansas Could Replace Bryson Tiller With This Coveted Big 12 Transfer

Former Kansas big man Bryson Tiller became the second Jayhawk to enter the transfer portal earlier this week. Despite starting 31 games as a redshirt freshman, Tiller is now exploring alternative options on the open market.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 8
Kansas Transfer Portal Tracker: Which Jayhawks Have Entered the Portal?

Kansas Transfer Portal Tracker: Which Jayhawks Have Entered the Portal?

Kansas is set to be one of the most active teams in the transfer portal this offseason. Bill Self is back for his 24th year at the helm in Lawrence, making the next few weeks a crucial period for him and his coaching staff.

Elmarko Jackson News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 7
What Elmarko Jackson Transferring Means for Kansas’ Backcourt

What Elmarko Jackson Transferring Means for Kansas’ Backcourt

Today marks the first official day that the transfer portal is open, but several Kansas basketball players had already announced their intentions to test the market beforehand.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 6
Kansas Basketball: Bryson Tiller, Paul Mbiya Enter Transfer Portal

Kansas Basketball: Bryson Tiller, Paul Mbiya Enter Transfer Portal

The Kansas Jayhawks are likely to see major changes to their frontcourt next season as redshirt freshman forward Bryson Tiller and freshman center Paul Mbiya have entered their names to the NCAA transfer portal.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 6
Kansas Baseball Sweeps Utah, Extends Winning Streak to 6

Kansas Baseball Sweeps Utah, Extends Winning Streak to 6

I thought Kansas deserved to be ranked last week after taking two of three from No. 25 Cincinnati, but it didn't happen. However, after beating Missouri on Tuesday and sweeping Utah over the weekend, voters are going to have a hard time keeping the Jayhawks out of the top 25.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 4
Tyran Stokes Recruitment Update: Kansas Reportedly in the Driver’s Seat

Tyran Stokes Recruitment Update: Kansas Reportedly in the Driver’s Seat

For months, Kansas basketball fans have awaited the college decision of top-ranked 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. The Rainier Beach High School standout is widely considered the best player in his recruiting class, but has yet to choose his future college destination.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 3
What’s Next for Kansas Star Flory Bidunga?

What’s Next for Kansas Star Flory Bidunga?

The news broke Thursday evening that Kansas star Flory Bidunga plans to enter the transfer portal while also testing his name in the upcoming NBA Draft conversation.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 3
3 Transfer Centers Who Kansas Could Replace Flory Bidunga With

3 Transfer Centers Who Kansas Could Replace Flory Bidunga With

Kansas center Flory Bidunga entered the transfer portal and the NBA Draft pool yesterday. While a return to the Jayhawks is still on the table, it isn't something that should be viewed as a likely possibility for Bill Self's squad.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / April 2
Major Kansas Basketball Recruit Reacts to Bill Self’s Return

Major Kansas Basketball Recruit Reacts to Bill Self’s Return

The news of Bill Self‘s return to Kansas for a 24th season solicited a reaction from one of the program’s biggest names on the recruiting trail, Tyran Stokes.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / April 1
HC Bill Self announces return to Kansas

Bill Self will aim to avenge early March Madness exits with return to Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self didn't want to end his storied career with another early March Madness exit.

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Bill Self News / Yardbarker / March 25
Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

It would make sense if long-time Kansas Jayhawks head men's basketball coach Bill Self decided to step away this offseason. 

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / March 23
How does early March Madness exit impact Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

How does early March Madness exit impact Kansas star Darryn Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

Peterson, who is expected to forgo his remaining three years of college eligibility, should soon begin preparing for the draft after the Jayhawks lost to the St. John's Red Storm in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

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