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Three Things for Kansas Basketball Fans to Watch Heading Into 2026

The year 2025 didn't bring much success for Kansas basketball fans. The Jayhawks were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament after a rough 2024-25 campaign, and they were even unranked at one point during the current season.

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Darryn Peterson’s Return Remains Uncertain Based on Bill Self’s Tuesday Night Comments

Things have been a little rocky with the status of star Kansas guard Darryn Peterson lately, and Bill Self’s comments on the Hawk Talk Radio Show did little to ease the tension.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Kansas AD Travis Goff Talks Kansas Football, KU Women’s Sports and More in 2025 Recap

The Kansas Jayhawks saw a lot of success across their various sports teams this year. Both Kansas soccer and Kansas volleyball reached the Sweet 16 in their respective NCAA Tournaments.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Big 12 Gauntlet: Can Kansas Overcome Its Road Struggles From the Past?

It is no secret that Allen Fieldhouse is one of the most iconic venues in all of college sports and gives the Kansas Jayhawks an unparalleled home court advantage.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 30

Kansas HC Bill Self Updates Darryn Peterson Status Before UCF Game

For the past couple of months, Bill Self has walked on eggshells when discussing Darryn Peterson's injury. The star freshman has dealt with lingering quad and hamstring cramps through the first two months of his collegiate career, and those issues have now extended into the conference season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 29

Middle School Phenom? Kansas Reportedly Offers 8th Grader Omar Muhammad

Some student-athletes don't receive their first scholarship offers until their senior year. Others pick them up before they even reach high school. Last week, the Kansas basketball program reportedly extended a scholarship offer to Omar Muhammad, a high-flying phenom currently in the eighth grade.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 29

Three Potential Transfer Portal Running Back Targets for Kansas

After Kansas lost Devin Neal to graduation a year ago, the Jayhawks severely missed his contributions in 2025. KU finished in the bottom half of the Big 12 in rushing yards per game, which was uncharacteristic for a Lance Leipold-coached squad since he arrived in Lawrence five years ago.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 29

What KenPom Metrics Reveal About Kansas Basketball Entering Big 12 Play

The Kansas basketball team has been without its best player, Darryn Peterson, for nine of the Jayhawks' 13 games this season. Even in the contests Peterson appeared in, he was hampered by a lingering cramping injury that has limited the start of his collegiate career.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 29

Realistic Expectations for Kansas Basketball in Big 12 Play

The Big 12 has always been one of, if not the best, basketball conferences in the country, and it might be better than ever this year. The league accounts for two of the nation's top three teams and six programs ranked inside the AP Top 25.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 26

Where Kansas Basketball Seeded in Latest ESPN Bracketology

Last season, Kansas basketball earned a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament from the Selection Sunday committee. It was the lowest seed that a Bill Self-coached Jayhawk team has ever received and marked the first time one of his teams was given anything lower than a No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 26

Kansas' Three Toughest Big 12 Opponents Heading Into Conference Play

As always, the Kansas Jayhawks will undergo a grueling Big 12 schedule once the calendar flips to 2026. The conference is as stacked as it has ever been, as it accounts for two of the nation's top three teams and several other ranked squads.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 25

Evaluating Kansas Basketball’s Performance in Nonconference Play

The Kansas basketball season has been incredibly confusing at times through the first two months of the 2025-26 campaign. While the Jayhawks have clear offensive limitations without freshman star Darryn Peterson and have looked shaky, they still carry a 10-3 record into Big 12 play as the calendar flips to January.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 24

A Family Matter? Bill Self Reveals Darryn Peterson’s Long-Term Health Plan

Kansas basketball has officially wrapped up its nonconference slate, yet freshman guard Darryn Peterson appeared in just four of the Jayhawks' first 13 games.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 23

Kansas is Losing a Freshman RB to the Transfer Portal

Kansas is losing redshirt freshman running back Harry Stewart to the transfer portal. Stewart didn’t see a ton of action this year, but when he did get touches, he made them count.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Field Level Media / December 23

Potential No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson won't return until 'close to 100%'

Kansas freshman star Darryn Peterson will not return until he is "as close to 100 percent as possible."

No. 17 Kansas uses depth to cruise to easy win over Davidson

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 23

Three Takeaways From Kansas Basketball’s Blowout Win Over Davidson

Monday night's 90-61 win over Davidson was one of the most impressive victories of the season for Kansas basketball. The Jayhawks limited mistakes on the defensive end, shot 57.8% from the field, and knocked down 11 3-pointers en route to a stress-free win.

Bill Self News / ESPN / December 23

Self: Family wants Peterson near 100% for return

Kansas coach Bill Self said Monday night that Darryn Peterson's family does not want the projected No. 1 pick to return from injury until he is "as close to 100% as possible."

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / December 22

The Darryn Peterson Debacle Got Worse for Kansas on Monday Night

The Kansas Jayhawks handled Davidson on Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse with a 90-61 win. But absent, once again, was star Darryn Peterson. The freshman sensation has not played since December 13th against N.C.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 22

Trent Lincoln Shows off Pictures From Kansas Basketball Visit

Kansas basketball has already assembled one of its best recruiting classes under Bill Self for the upcoming signing period. However, the Jayhawks are expected to lose a significant amount of talent to graduation and the NBA Draft this offseason, meaning several experienced contributors will be departing the program.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 21

Kansas Basketball Suspends Assistant Coach for DUI

Kansas basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley has been suspended from his coaching duties for three weeks following an arrest over the weekend. Dooley was taken into custody on Saturday in Lawrence on suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to stop at an accident.

College Basketball News / ESPN / December 21

Jayhawks asst. Dooley suspended after DUI arrest

Kansas men's basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley was arrested for driving under the influence and will be suspended for three weeks, head coach Bill Self announced.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 20

One Key Area That Kansas Basketball Has Immensely Struggled In

The Kansas basketball team has put together several gritty victories throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Bill Self's Jayhawks are far from a complete squad, but they do boast the 8th-best defense in the country and a group of players who have developed significant chemistry.