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Notable Quotes From Kansas Basketball HC Bill Self During Big 12 Media Day

Bill Self made a brief appearance on ESPNU this afternoon during Big 12 Basketball Media Days to talk about the 2025-26 Kansas basketball team. Here is what the Hall of Fame head coach had to say about his squad on set.

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What Happened the Last Time Darryn Peterson and Mikel Brown Jr. Faced Off?

The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks and No. 11 Louisville Cardinals are just days away from tipping off a scrimmage at the KFC Yum! Center to unofficially begin the 2025–26 college basketball season.

Jalon Daniels News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 21

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Previews K-State Ahead of Sunflower Showdown

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has started in four Sunflower Showdowns before and come up empty each time. The Jayhawks' signal-caller is determined to finally get a win this time around in front of his home crowd in Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 21

Big 12 Basketball Tiers: Were the Kansas Jayhawks Disrespected?

With the official Preseason AP Top 25 out, the social media page College Basketball Report released its conference tier lists. The most recent one posted was the Big 12, and Kansas was placed in the middle of the pack.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 21

KU Basketball Recruiting: 3 High School Prospects Still on Jayhawks' Radar

After Bill Self wrapped up an incredible recruiting stretch that saw Kansas basketball land four commitments in just eight days, things have since quieted down on the recruiting trail in Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 21

CBB Analyst Makes Bold Kansas Basketball Starting Lineup Prediction

As the regular season draws closer, there has been plenty of speculation about who will fill the fifth and final starting spot in Kansas basketball's lineup.

Kansas vs Louisville Exhibition To Feature Two Star-Studded Freshmen

The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks and No. 11 Louisville Cardinals are set to face off in an open scrimmage this Friday at the KFC Yum! Center. While the contest will not count toward either team's record, it will serve as an early-season test for two young, talented squads with high expectations.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 19

A Win Against K-State Could Turn the Kansas Jayhawks’ Season Around

The 2025 Kansas football season has been up and down. The Jayhawks sit at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play, which is not terrible but not quite where fans hoped they would be either.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / October 19

Kansas is Favored in Sunflower Showdown for First Time in 16 Years

In the upcoming Sunflower Showdown matchup between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats, the Jayhawks are currently favored by 3.5 points, a mark worth noting because it would be the first time Kansas has entered the rivalry as the betting favorite since 2009.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Kansas State at Kansas odds: Opening point spread revealed

The annual battle between Kansas and Kansas State, dubbed the Sunflower Showdown, is set to bring plenty of excitement in Week 9 of the college football season.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 19

ESPN Analyst Claims Kansas HC Bill Self Is on ‘Retirement Watch’

Few Kansas basketball fans would dispute that Bill Self stands as the greatest coach in program history and among the best college basketball has ever seen.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 19

Kansas vs K-State Betting: Jayhawks Open as Sunflower Showdown Favorites

It has been a long 16 years since the Kansas Jayhawks have taken down their in-state rival, the Kansas State Wildcats, in a football game. In past seasons, K-State has usually been the better team.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 19

KU Basketball Recruiting: Analysts Predict Where Tyran Stokes Will Commit

The Kansas basketball program is just a few weeks removed from a terrific recruiting stretch in which it landed commitments from four highly touted players in eight days.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 18

Does Kansas Basketball Have a 3-Point Shooting Problem Yet Again?

Last year, the Kansas basketball team had plenty of flaws, but one of the biggest was 3-point shooting. The Jayhawks knocked down 253 shots from beyond the arc in 34 contests, ranking No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 18

Kansas Jayhawks Offer Pair of Chicago Catholic League Football Prospects

Lance Leipold and his staff have been busy recruiting the Chicago Catholic League/East Suburban Conference for years, and that trend continued on Thursday when the Jayhawks offered a pair of three-star recruits -- David Folorunsho and Jeremiah Stonewall -- out of arguably the best conference in the state of Illinois.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / October 18

Poor Attendance in Lawrence Prompted This Roast from Travis Goff

A snapshot from this year’s Late Night at the Phog at University of Kansas, one that should have been electric with Jayhawk pride, turned into a public

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 18

3 Overreactions From Kansas Jayhawks’ Late Night Scrimmage

During Kansas basketball's scrimmage at Late Night in the Phog last night, the Crimson team took down the Blue team 27–23. There isn't much to take away

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 17

Kansas Basketball 2025-26 Position Breakdown: Frontcourt

Today is Late Night in the Phog, which unofficially marks the beginning of the 2025–26 Kansas basketball season. Earlier this week, we posted our position breakdown for the backcourt here at Kansas On SI.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 16

Kansas Basketball Recruiting: Prospects Visiting KU During Late Night in the Phog

The 41st annual Late Night in the Phog is set to tip off tomorrow, unofficially marking the start of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season. While the event is always a fun celebration for Jayhawk fans and players, it also serves as a valuable recruiting tool to bring top prospects to campus.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 16

Kansas Jayhawks Basketball: October 16 Updates & News to Know

Plenty of news is circulating around the Kansas basketball program as Bill Self's team gears up to start the 2025–26 campaign. With just one week left until the exhibition matchup at Louisville, the Jayhawks are preparing for what should be an exciting season.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Huge Commits Have Kansas Poised for Top-Ranked 2026 Class

Over the past two weeks, the Kansas Jayhawks have landed a trio of 2026 verbal commits. While other elite programs will also continue to add 2026 verbal pledges, Kansas likely isn’t done in this class, either.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / October 6

Self added to Kansas' elite recruiting class with four-star center

Bill Self added to Kansas' elite recruiting class with addition of four-star center

Self is setting his Jayhawks up for a very successful future thanks to a 2026 recruiting class that is starting to look stacked.

Six must-watch CBB teams heading into 2025-26 season

Duke gives HC Jon Scheyer huge vote of confidence with latest move

Son of 18-year NBA veteran announces his college decision

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

One Targeting Call Has Big Implications for Kansas

Kansas will be shorthanded against UCF after Bangally Kamara, the Jayhawks’ feature linebacker, was ejected for targeting in the Kansas–Cincinnati game.