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Bill Self and Kansas Hosting Prolific Scoring Transfer on Official Visit

After a few quiet weeks on the recruiting trail, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks might be close to making an impact move in the transfer portal. According to an article by The Kansas City Star's Gary Bedore, former Northwestern Oklahoma State University guard Camron McDowell will be on campus Saturday for an official visit.

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Kansas Target Brice Dessert Flashes Pro Frame at Adidas EuroCamp

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are keeping close tabs on French big man Brice Dessert, who is currently working his way toward becoming NCAA-eligible.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 10

Kansas Basketball 2025-26: Analyzing Jayhawks' Remaining Roster Options

The Kansas Jayhawks started the offseason hot in the transfer portal, but momentum has slowed in recent weeks. With players like Dame Sarr, Darrion Williams, Desmond Claude, and RJ Luis Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 9

Kansas Aiming for Consecutive 5-Star Recruits From Prolific Prep

After securing Darryn Peterson last offseason in one of the biggest high school additions in Kansas Jayhawks history, Bill Self may already be in line to land a 5-star successor from Prolific Prep.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 9

Kansas Jayhawks Transfer Target Commits to Big East School

Once considered a Kansas Jayhawks transfer target, Patrick Suemnick officially signed with Seton Hall, according to CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz. After taking an official visit to KU in May, Suemnick was reportedly one of the top big man options for Bill Self.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 9

Top Kansas Basketball Recruiting Target Visiting Blue Blood Program

Bill Self is looking to make Kansas Jayhawks history by adding No. 1 overall prospects in consecutive recruiting classes. However, he and KU will have to fend off several premier programs for Tyran Stokes, the top-ranked player in the 2026 class.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 8

Kansas Basketball 'Heavily Involved' With International Big Man Recruit

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks might pivot to the international route to fill out the team's remaining scholarships. Of the three roster spots left, KU is prioritizing a backup big man, and a potential option is French 7-footer Brice Dessert.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 6

Kansas Basketball Disrespected in CBS Sports’ Big 12 Tier List

It has been a rough offseason for Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks, who still have several roster spots to fill before the 2025-26 campaign begins. According to CBS Sports writer Isaac Trotter, KU’s roster (as it stands) is not one of a Big 12 contender.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 5

Ranking Kansas Basketball's Toughest 2025-26 Nonconference Opponents

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are known for scheduling loaded nonconference slates before Big 12 play, and the upcoming season is no exception. KU officially released its 13-game nonconference schedule this week, and it will have to face some tough opponents.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Bill Self Sends Strong Message on New Assistant Coach at Kansas

The Kansas Jayhawks are three years removed from winning the men's NCAA championship, but they haven't had much success since, and they're looking to return to prominence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 4

Kansas Basketball 2025-26 Schedule: Who We Know the Jayhawks Will Play

The Kansas Jayhawks recently unveiled the school’s full nonconference schedule for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Coming off back-to-back disappointing years, Bill Self made sure to assemble some fierce opponents early in the campaign to make sure KU is ready and battle-tested come postseason time.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 4

Kansas Unveils Loaded Nonconference Slate for 2025-26

Kansas basketball is coming off the worst season of the Bill Self era, putting together a 21-13 (11-9 Big 12) record and a second-round exit in the NCAA Tournament.

Bill Self News / Heartland College Sports / June 4

Kansas, Bill Self Set for Major New Home-and-Home Series

The Jayhawks will face one of college basketball’s most decorated programs in an exciting home-and-home series over the next two seasons. College basketball fans just got an early holiday gift.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 4

Jacque Vaughn Explains Why He Returned to Kansas Under Bill Self

In addition to undergoing significant roster changes, the Kansas Jayhawks have completely revamped their coaching staff this offseason. Former KU point guard Jacque Vaughn returned to Lawrence as an assistant to become the first NBA head coach to serve on the sidelines for the Jayhawks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 3

Kansas Basketball 2025-2026: Key Metric High on the Jayhawks

The expectations for Kansas, especially without a fully rounded out roster, remain across the board. College basketball experts have differing opinions

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 3

Bill Self Provides Injury Update on Kansas Guard Elmarko Jackson

Elmarko Jackson once headlined the 2023 Kansas Jayhawks recruiting class, but he missed all of the 2024-25 campaign with a torn patellar tendon. During KU’s first official summer session practice of the offseason, Self revealed an injury update on the redshirt sophomore.

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Kansas Listed Among College Basketball Offseason's Biggest Losers

The Kansas Jayhawks have swung and missed on several transfer portal targets this offseason. Even after Bill Self added Tre White, Jayden Dawson, and Melvin Council Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 2

Field of 68’s Rob Dauster Lists Kansas Jayhawks as Offseason Losers

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are coming off what was widely considered a failure of a transfer portal haul in 2024-25, and the Field of 68’s Rob Dauster doesn’t expect things to get much better in 2025-26.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 2

Bill Self and Kansas Basketball Continue to Dominate a Key Metric

Even after a few down years in Lawrence, the Kansas Jayhawks are still widely recognized as one of the best college basketball programs in the sport. Not only did head coach Bill Self lead KU to a national championship in 2022, but he has also guided his team through the gauntlet that is the Big 12 Conference.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 31

Five Players Bill Self and Kansas Can Still Add to the Jayhawks' Roster

The Kansas Jayhawks have filled 11 of 14 possible scholarships for their 2025-26 roster. Even with most of the top talent off the board, Bill Self still has work to do in terms of roster construction.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 30

2026 Four-Star Candidate Sets Official Visit to Kansas Basketball

It’s not a secret that Kansas needs a go-to option on the wing. With Dame Sarr off the board, Darrion Williams headed to NC State, and both RJ Luis and Jamir Watkins (formerly viewed as potential Kansas targets) elected to stay in the NBA Draft, coach Bill Self and his crew have been forced to get creative.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 30

Kansas Basketball Facing Blue Blood Competition for 4-Star Recruit

The Kansas Jayhawks extended a scholarship offer to 2026 guard Kohl Rosario last week, but Bill Self is not alone in the pursuit of the 6-foot-5 star. According to Rosario’s X account, Duke and North Carolina offered him on Thursday.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Kansas’ Bill Self Makes Staff Move After Disappointing Season

Bill Self has had a busy offseason reshaping his staff with the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball program. Coming off a disappointing season where Kansas opened as the preseason No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 28

Bill Self: Big 12 coaches support tourney expansion

Men's basketball coaches in the Big 12 are in favor of expanding the NCAA Tournament, Kansas coach Bill Self told reporters Wednesday. Self said the coaches discussed the topic at the conference's spring meetings in Orlando, Fla., and supported increasing the number of participating schools.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Hoops Rumors / May 21

Former Magic, Nets head coach joins Kansas' coaching staff

Former NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn has joined the University of Kansas to serve as an assistant coach behind longtime Jayhawks head coach Bill Self, per a Kansas press release.

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