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The Kansas basketball program recently picked up its fourth commitment in the Class of 2026 earlier this week, landing 4-star shooting guard Luke Barnett.

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One Kansas Basketball Newcomer That Could Be the Jayhawks’ X-Factor

In Kansas basketball's unofficial season opener against Louisville, the headliner of the event was freshman star Darryn Peterson. He finished with 26 points and officially put himself on the map as the next great player to come play for Bill Self.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 25

Darryn Peterson Can’t Do It Alone for Kansas Basketball Offense

There were a lot of encouraging signs from Friday's scrimmage between Kansas and Louisville for Bill Self's new-look squad. The Jayhawks came out on top 90-82, pulling out a road victory over a team ranked just outside the top 10 nationally.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 25

What Kansas HC Lance Leipold Said After Embarrassing Loss to K-State

Kansas fell 42-17 to the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday afternoon, marking the 17th straight loss the Jayhawks have suffered at the hands of their in-state rival.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 25

Avery Johnson leads K-State to 17th straight win over Kansas

Avery Johnson leads Kansas State to 17th straight win over Kansas in dominant fashion

Avery Johnson threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Kansas.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / October 25

Two Key Jayhawks Are Game-Time Decisions for Sunflower Showdown

The Kansas Jayhawks walked into this week’s preparation with two of their key offensive pieces listed as game‑time decisions, and that kind of uncertainty has a way of messing with rhythm.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 25

Three Instant Observations From Kansas' 90-82 Win Over Louisville

Kansas basketball kicked off the 2025–26 campaign on Friday evening with a 90-82 scrimmage victory over Louisville. It was an impressive showing for the Jayhawks, who got off to a strong start and never looked back after briefly giving up their lead in the first half.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 25

Two Kansas Non-Conference Games Must-Watch Matchups by Andy Katz

Playing in the Big 12 means the Kansas Jayhawks have a tough schedule each year. However, they also play high-level programs in their non-conference schedule, and it does not go unnoticed. College basketball analyst Andy Katz ranked his top 10 non-conference games, and a pair of Jayhawk games made the list.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 24

Social Media Reacts to Darryn Peterson's Masterful Kansas Debut

Kansas basketball fans have been hearing about the Darryn Peterson hype all offseason, but they finally saw it come to fruition on Friday night. The No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Sporting News / October 24

Kansas Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson points, highlights in college debut vs. Louisville raise hype

This guy could be the number one pick.

Kansas Jayhawks News / New Baseball Media / October 24

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Kansas

Last year was a great one for the Kansas Jayhawks baseball program, even though the program didn’t pick up a win in the Regionals. Kansas won 43 games, a significant improvement after a 31-win campaign in 2024.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 24

Bill Self Names Kansas Basketball Projected Starting Five vs Louisville

Heading into the season, there was some uncertainty surrounding the projected starting lineup for the Kansas Jayhawks. Darryn Peterson, Flory Bidunga, and Tre White were sure-fire additions to the starting five, but there were plenty of question marks in the backcourt about who would fill the final two spots.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / October 24

Kansas Basketball Continues Their Red-Hot Recruiting Streak

Kansas has landed a key piece in its 2026 recruiting class, picking up a commitment from four-star shooting guard Luke Barnett, who announced his pledge on Friday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 24

Luke Barnett Commits to Kansas: What He Brings and How He'll Fit

Ahead of Friday's scrimmage against Louisville, the Kansas basketball program received some big news on the recruiting trail on Friday afternoon. Luke Barnett, a top-150 prospect and 4-star shooting guard in the Class of 2026, committed to the Jayhawks over Miami (FL) and UNLV on the CBS Sports College Basketball YouTube channel.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 24