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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.

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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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 11

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.

Why Darryn Peterson Wasn’t a Snub From the All-Big 12 First Team

The All-Big 12 teams were released on Monday following the conclusion of the regular season. The Kansas basketball program had multiple players represented, including a Defensive Player of the Year award for Flory Bidunga.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 10

Kansas HC Bill Self Comments on His Coaching Future With the Jayhawks

On Monday, Kansas head coach Bill Self joined the Eye On College Basketball Podcast with host Matt Norlander to discuss his team's looming postseason games.

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.

Kansas Jayhawks 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.