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Can Darryn Peterson Lead Kansas to a National Championship? Bill Self Thinks So

From the beginning, Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self has praised Darryn Peterson as the best player he’s ever recruited. And although he hasn’t always been able to show that greatness this season due to injury, Self still believes in his star player.

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Best Case Scenario for Kansas Basketball in Big 12 Tournament

Kansas secured a No. 3 seed in the Big 12 Tournament to narrowly avoid a bad first-round matchup with Iowa State after the double bye. With Oklahoma State's victory over Colorado last night, the Cowboys advanced to the second round of the tourney and will square off against TCU today for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / March 10

Kansas coach Bill Self weighs in on retirement speculation

Bill Self is at the end of his 23rd season as the head coach for the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team. And, it doesn’t seem like he is ready to call it quits, at least not yet.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 10

Kansas Practiced On ASB GlassFloor To Prepare For Big 12 Tournament

The Big 12 men's basketball tournament will look different in 2026 –– quite literally. The conference announced in February a partnership with ASB GlassFloor that brings a full LED video sports floor to the Big 12 Tournament at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Three Biggest Issues for Kansas Heading Into Postseason Play

Kansas wrapped up its regular season this past weekend with a blowout victory over K-State on Senior Day. Despite the feel-good win, though, there are still a lot of questions for the Jayhawks to address heading into postseason play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Kansas' NCAA Tournament Bracketology Projections Following Regular Season

Kansas wrapped up the regular season Saturday on a positive note, defeating rival Kansas State 104-85 on senior night at Allen Fieldhouse. Darryn Peterson scored 27 points, his second most of the season, while Tre White and Melvin Council Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Why Darryn Peterson Is Peaking at the Right Time for Kansas Basketball

Darryn Peterson's freshman season at Kansas has not gone as expected. In fact, some would say it has been a letdown given his lack of availability from an inexplicable cramping issue.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Kansas Basketball Recruit Tyran Stokes Wins State Championship; Commitment Next?

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 ranked player in the 2026 high school recruiting class, can now add state champion to his resume. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Baseball Has Yet to Lose a Series After Taking 3 of 4 from St. Thomas

Kansas baseball faced its first real test of the season last week against Minnesota, and the Jayhawks did what they had to do and split that series with a pair of wins.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 8

It’s Hard to Find a Jayhawk with More Passion Than Melvin Council Jr.

Senior Night at Kansas is always emotional, but Melvin Council Jr. managed to turn his moment into something unforgettable, and in the process, he pulled off something few players probably ever thought possible.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Navigating Potential Big 12 Tournament Scenarios for Kansas Basketball

BYU's victory over Texas Tech last night firmly positioned the Kansas basketball program for a No. 3 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. The Jayhawks will have extended rest for the event thanks to a double bye, and have avoided a scenario where they would have had to play Iowa State in the quarterfinals.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas HC Bill Self Believes Jayden Dawson Could Be March Madness Hero

Bill Self and Kansas basketball have had several transfer portal misses over the past few years in the NIL era. The Hall of Fame head coach has often struggled to identify players on the open market who fit his system and philosophy, which has at times led to them landing in the doghouse.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Basketball Secures Favorable No. 3 Seed in Big 12 Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks got some good news late Saturday night regarding their position in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament. With BYU’s win over Texas Tech and KU's win over Kansas State, the Jayhawks will now be the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Basketball Makes History With 104-85 Win Over Kansas State on Senior Day

There were smiles all around the Kansas basketball bench on Saturday as the Jayhawks defeated their in-state rival Kansas State in dominating fashion on Senior Day by a final score of 104-85 in part two of this year’s Dillon Sunflower Showdown.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Jayhawks' Regular Season Finale

Kansas picked up a much-needed victory over K-State on Saturday to round out its regular season. The Jayhawks scored a season-high 104 points in one of the program's best offensive performances in recent memory.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Melvin Council’s Tear-Jerking Senior Speech Will Have Kansas Fans Emotional

There are very few players, if any, in Kansas basketball history who have won the hearts of Jayhawk fans in less than one season. But transfer guard Melvin Council Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Three Instant Observations From Kansas’ Sunflower Showdown Victory

Kansas came into Saturday's matchup against K-State having lost four of its past six contests. However, the Jayhawks got back into the win column over their in-state rival in a much-needed outing.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

The Spread Between Kansas and K-State Basketball is Massive

It was no secret that Kansas was going to enter round two of the Sunflower Showdown as a significant betting favorite, but seeing this kind of number in a typically heated rivalry matchup puts into perspective how far apart the two programs are right now.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Kansas Basketball’s Bracketology Projections Before Regular Season Finale

Kansas has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the country this season. The Jayhawks have risen as high as No. 8 in the AP Top 25, but they have also spent multiple weeks unranked.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 5

Kansas Basketball Hosting Five-Star Recruit This Weekend at Allen Fieldhouse

Five-star Florida small forward Gabe Nesmith is making the trip to Lawrence, Kansas, to visit with Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks this weekend. He’ll be inside Allen Fieldhouse for the regular-season finale against Kansas State on Saturday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / EasySportz / March 4

Kansas Suddenly Facing Serious Questions Before March Madness

For much of the college basketball season, the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball looked like a team capable of making another deep March run. But with Selection Sunday approaching, the Jayhawks suddenly find themselves battling something far more concerning — momentum going in the wrong direction.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 4