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The Most Concerning Aspect Of Kansas Basketball's Recent Struggles

Ever since Kansas basketball began conference play, the Jayhawks have looked like a completely different team, and for all the wrong reasons. They have lost two of their first three Big 12 games, both of which came on the road against UCF and West Virginia.

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Kansas Offers Two More Illinois High School Recruits: What It Means

Lance Leipold hasn't taken his foot off the gas in terms of recruiting the state of Illinois. Leipold and his staff offered three-star defensive lineman David Hill out of Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Thursday, and on Friday, Leipold and his staff offered running back TJ Hill (Bolingbrook) and defensive back Darrell Mattison (Morgan Park).

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / January 10

West Virginia Basketball Just Upset Kansas in Morgantown

Well, Kansas should make a petition to never return to Morgantown ever again after this one. On Saturday, the Jayhawks traveled to WVU Coliseum with a semi-healthy Darryn Peterson, and left to the tune of an 86-75 loss at the hands of Ross Hodge’s crew.

Dean Miller News / Heartland College Sports / January 10

Kansas’ Defense Just Lost One of Its Best Players

Kansas edge rusher Dean Miller is hitting the portal, and it’s a real loss for the Jayhawks’ defense. He’s been one of the more reliable pieces in that front seven the last couple years, and while this move isn’t totally unexpected, it still stings.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 10

Unranked West Virginia upsets No. 22 Kansas, earns resume-building win

West Virginia earned by far its best victory of the 2025-26 season on Saturday.

Boogie Fland, Florida live up to hype in win over No. 21 Tennessee

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Where Kansas Guard Darryn Peterson Landed In USA TODAY NBA Mock Draft

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson has played just 159 total minutes out of the Jayhawks' 610 possible minutes through the first 15 games. Despite that limited sample size, NBA scouts remain infatuated with his natural scoring ability and NBA-ready offensive touch.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 9

Kansas adds third transfer to its offensive line

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks want bigger bodies up front. California transfer Nick Morrow, committing to Kansas on Friday morning per multiple reports, is the third portal victory for Kansas along the offensive line since the cycle opened on Jan.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Bill Self On Darryn Peterson: 'We Don’t Know How To Play With Him Yet’

The Kansas basketball team pulled away with an improbable comeback win over TCU on Tuesday to secure its first conference victory of the season. Despite trailing by as many as 16 points, KU rode Darryn Peterson's 32-point outing and some late Allen Fieldhouse magic to a memorable night for fans.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Kansas Jayhawks Offer 3-Star Defensive David Hill From Illinois: What It Means

Lance Leipold knows he's on the hot seat after finishing below .500 and missing out on a bowl game for a second straight year. And the best way to guarantee that doesn't happen for a third straight season is by landing some legit players on the recruiting front.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 9

Three Biggest Kansas Football Transfer Additions This Offseason

The offseason did not get off to a great start for the Kansas Jayhawks, as several key contributors entered the transfer portal before it officially opened.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 8

What We Learned About Kansas Basketball In Its Win Over TCU

Down 15 points with less than five minutes to go, there was virtually no chance for Kansas to come back on Tuesday evening against TCU. The Jayhawks looked disoriented all night, and fans were seen hitting the exits before the game clock hit zero as hope began to fade.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 7

Kansas Football Lands Coveted DL Prospect in Transfer Portal

Head coach Lance Leipold and the Kansas football coaching staff continue to make waves in the transfer portal this week as they look to shore up the holes in their roster for the 2026 season.

Yasin Willis News / Heartland College Sports / January 7

Kansas Football Adds Power Conference Transfer RB

Kansas football just added another piece to its growing transfer haul with the commitment of Syracuse running back Yasin Willis. This one might not have blown up on social media, but in the context of what the Jayhawks are building, it’s a solid pickup that makes a lot of sense.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 6

What Bill Self Said About Darryn Peterson Before Kansas vs TCU Matchup

The frustration surrounding Darryn Peterson's injury hit a peak on Saturday when the freshman phenom was subbed out for the majority of the second half in a loss to UCF, despite scoring 23 points in the first half in an exceptional performance.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 6

Kansas Football Replenishes Its Depleted LB Corps With Transfer Additions

The Kansas football program lost a number of talented, experienced players to the transfer portal this offseason, but no position group was hit harder than the linebacker room.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 5

Kansas' Troubling Road Woes Could Ruin Its Fate In Big 12 Play

Although Kansas has long been dominant at Allen Fieldhouse, the Jayhawks have struggled mightily in road games in recent years. Saturday's loss to UCF in the Big 12 opener marked KU's 14th conference road loss in its last 20 tries, dating back to the 2023-24 season (6-14).

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 5

Kansas Football Adds Group of Impact Players Through Transfer Portal

The Kansas Jayhawks’ fortunes in the transfer portal have finally begun to turn around. After losing more than 20 players to the transfer portal over the past couple weeks, the Kansas coaching staff was able to secure the commitments of four players this weekend who should be able to make an early impact as part of this roster next season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 4

Kansas Basketball Fans Are Fed Up With Darryn Peterson's Injury Fiasco

The latest development of the Darryn Peterson situation has left Kansas basketball fans with more questions than answers, and the frustration about his injury hit its peak on Saturday during Kansas' loss to UCF.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 3

Kansas Has to Figure Out How to Dominate With Darryn Peterson

Darryn Peterson returned for play today for the first time since December 13 after dealing with cramps and a lingering hamstring injury. In the ugly loss to UCF this afternoon, the star freshman put up 26 points, six rebounds, and two blocks in just 23 minutes of play, but yet again ...

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Andy Kotelnicki Hired By the Kansas Jayhawks

It’s often said you can’t go home again, but don’t tell that to Andy Kotelnicki. After a two-year stint calling plays in Happy Valley, the architect of one of the most explosive eras in Kansas football history is heading back to Lawrence.