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Kansas Jayhawks Earn No. 4 Seed, Face No. 13 Cal Baptist in 2026 NCAA Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks received their seeding for the upcoming NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday where it was revealed that they would be a No. 4 seed playing No.

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Kansas Basketball Selected as No. 4 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Kansas Jayhawks have landed a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night. Kansas is coming off of an 69-47 loss to Houston in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday in Kansas City.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 15

Darryn Peterson No Longer the Favorite to Go No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft

For months now, Kansas basketball star freshman Darryn Peterson has been considered the favorite among most major sportsbooks to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft when it rolls around this summer.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 15

Projecting Kansas Basketball’s Tournament Seeding on Selection Sunday

Kansas basketball has been trending downward ever since its eight-game winning streak in the middle of conference play. Bill Self's squad went 1-1 in the Big 12 Tournament, opening with a narrow win over TCU and then losing to Houston in a blowout in the semifinal on Friday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

The Top Stories From the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City

What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 14

Why Kansas’ Blowout Loss to Houston May Foreshadow What’s to Come in March

Kansas basketball fans are rightfully frustrated about the 69-47 loss to Houston last night. It was one of the worst games a Jayhawk team has played in recent memory and certainly doesn't help the outlook for the rest of the season.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 14

Everything Bill Self Said After Kansas Was Blown Out by Houston

Kansas saw its run in the Big 12 Tournament come to a screeching halt on Friday evening in a 22-point loss to Houston. The Jayhawks will now wait for Selection Sunday to learn their first-round opponent next week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 14

Kansas Basketball's Depth Shortage Will Prove Costly in March Madness

The Kansas basketball roster is facing a significant dilemma at the worst possible time. Bill Self has seemingly outed one of his top five players with the NCAA Tournament looming.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 14

Three Takeaways From Kansas’ Poor Performance in Loss to Houston

Kansas turned in one of its worst performances in recent program history in its second and final game in the Big 12 Tournament. The Jayhawks were absolutely dominated by No.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

Ole Miss Rebels Shock No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide In Quarterfinals Of SEC Tournament

Nobody told Ole Miss they weren’t supposed to be here. The No. 15 seed Rebels walked into Bridgestone Arena on Friday night in Nashville and did something nobody saw coming — they knocked off No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 13

One Absurd Stat Emphasizes Flory Bidunga’s Impact on Kansas Basketball

It is no secret that Flory Bidunga is one of the most important players on the Kansas basketball roster. If anything, he is the most impactful player on the floor when he is playing at a high level.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 13

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs Houston Outcome in Big 12 Tourney

Kansas was able to narrowly avoid an upset to TCU last night, pulling off a 78-73 victory over the Horned Frogs in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 13

Kansas' Darryn Peterson Showing Signs Of Full Health At The Right Time

If Kansas is going to have a special month of March, it needs star freshman Darryn Peterson at his best. Peterson has missed 11 of Kansas' 32 games and played limited minutes in a few others due to injuries and illness.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 13

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Jayhawks Advanced in Big 12 Tournament

Kansas' performance in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament was far from pristine, but it was enough to outlast TCU coming off a back-to-back. The Jayhawks advanced to the semifinals of the tournament for the first time since 2023 and will play Houston tonight with a chance to advance to the championship round.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

Kansas Jayhawks Survive Scare Against TCU Horned Frogs to Advance to Big 12 Tournament Semifinals

There wasn’t an epic comeback needed for Kansas in their latest matchup against TCU, as they were able to use a second-half surge to close out the sixth-seeded Horned Frogs on Thursday night in Kansas City to advance to the Big 12 tournament semifinals.

Why TCU Isn’t a Great Matchup for Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament

Kansas is set to meet TCU for the second time of the 2025-26 season tonight in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. It will serve as a rematch between the two schools that previously met at the beginning of conference play in January.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 12

Why Kansas Star Darryn Peterson Has a Lot on the Line This Postseason

As the Kansas Jayhawks get set to make their postseason debut tonight against the TCU Horned Frogs in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament, the question on a lot of Kansas basketball fans’ minds is how will freshman Darryn Peterson perform over these next few weeks?

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 12

Kansas vs TCU Basketball Point Spread Favors Jayhawks in Big 12 Tournament

Kansas begins postseason play Thursday as the No. 3 seed in the Big 12 Tournament at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Jayhawks are favored by 5.5 points against No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 12

Kansas Basketball Chasing Another 3-0 Run In Big 12 Tournament

The Kansas basketball team played most of nonconference play without star freshman Darryn Peterson, as he battled a lingering leg cramping issue. Although the Jayhawks suffered three losses before league action, they played one of the most difficult schedules in the country and came away with a few marquee wins.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 11

Kansas HC Bill Self Upset About Tre White’s ‘Disappointing’ All-Big 12 Snub

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball program have missed on a lot of transfer portal additions in the NIL era. However, the 2025-26 campaign has been an exception.

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 / 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.