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Kansas Emerging as Real Contender for 2026 5-Star Brandon McCoy

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are leaving no stone unturned in the 2026 recruiting class. KU coaches have been heavily active on the EYBL circuit in recent days, and that included tracking 5-star combo guard Brandon McCoy, a top-3 player in the country.

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Three Potential Starting Lineups for Kansas Basketball

Darryn Peterson and Flory Bidunga headline a relatively young Kansas Jayhawks roster heading into the 2025-26 season. Their spots in the starting five are locked in, but things get murky when projecting who will join them on the floor.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 12

Bill Self and Kansas Linked to Pair of Top-50 2026 Recruits

The 2026 recruiting class is already loaded with names linked to the Kansas Jayhawks, and two more are starting to make some real noise. In new articles from On3 insider Jamie Shaw (subscription required), it was revealed that rising prospects Cam Williams and Bo Ogden are names to watch for KU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 12

Did Rosario, Mbiya Additions Boost National Perception of Kansas?

The Kansas Jayhawks made a pair of thrilling recruiting additions last month after Bill Self hit a brick wall in the middle of the offseason. Reclassified sharpshooting guard Kohl Rosario and Congolese big man Paul Mbiya pledged to KU a day apart from each other, giving the Jayhawks much-needed depth in the frontcourt and backcourt.

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Three Dream Targets for Kansas Basketball in 2026 Recruiting Class

After it was all said and done, the Kansas Jayhawks assembled one of the best freshman classes in college basketball this year. Bill Self is looking to build on those recruiting wins in the 2026 class as he continues targeting some of the top prospects in next year’s cycle.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 10

Bill Self Sends Kansas Coaches to Evaluate Highly-Ranked 2026 Center

The Kansas Jayhawks are beginning to heavily pursue several players in the 2026 recruiting class. In the early slate of games in the U17 Adidas 3SSB Championship on Thursday, Arafan Diane and Iowa United took on Latrell Almond and Team Loaded.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 10

Kansas Basketball and 2026 5-Star Phenom Planning Official Visit

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are keeping close tabs on one of the best players in the 2026 recruiting class. According to On3 insider Joe Tipton, Caleb Holt scheduled trips to Alabama and Auburn and plans to visit KU and Kentucky in the coming months.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 8

Noah Shelby Transfers From Kansas: Will Bill Self Replace Him With New Player?

Redshirt senior Noah Shelby announced his intentions to transfer from the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday. The former Rice and Vanderbilt guard departed from the program before playing a game at KU with hopes of finding a better opportunity.

Bill Self News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Kansas Jayhawks, Bill Self Receive Bad News on Monday

The Kansas Jayhawks and head coach Bill Self have long been considered one of the top programs in college basketball. Over the last couple of years, the program has not played up to its normal standards.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 6

Kansas Basketball Signee Kohl Rosario Arrives on Campus

Bill Self surprisingly made a pair of impact additions to the Kansas Jayhawks near the end of June despite what had previously been a disappointing offseason to that point.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 5

Kansas Basketball Misses on 4-Star Recruit to Big Ten Program

On Saturday, a key name on Bill Self’s recruiting wish list officially came off the board for the Kansas Jayhawks. Trey Thompson, one of the fastest-rising prospects in the Class of 2026, committed to Iowa over KU, Purdue, Tennessee, and others.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 3

Kansas Basketball Slides Into Top 15 in Latest Preseason Rankings

National media had highly criticized the Kansas Jayhawks' offseason until Bill Self made a pair of impact additions last week. Now, the Jayhawks have a much deeper roster and are expected to return to premier status in the upcoming campaign.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 2

ESPN Labels Former Kansas Recruiting Target a 2026 Lottery Pick

Even with the recent additions of Kohl Rosario and Paul Mbiya, the Kansas Jayhawks fully expected Dame Sarr to commit to KU before Duke swooped in and stole him from Bill Self.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 28

Kansas Basketball Target Schedules Visit With Rival Kansas State

Jalen Montonati had received eight offers before even wrapping up his freshman year of high school, two of which came from the most prominent college basketball

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 27

Two Kansas Jayhawks Featured on New 2026 NBA Mock Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft wrapped up this week, but analysts are already beginning to look toward what the draft might look like next year. While no Kansas Jayhawks were selected over the past few days, Bill Self and Co.

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Kansas Basketball Commit Kohl Rosario: What He'll Bring

Head coach Bill Self and Kansas finally received their long-awaited commitment , and a new addition to the 2025-26 roster in an unexpected manner: Class of 2026 prospect Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 26

Former Jayhawks Influenced Paul Mbiya’s Commitment to Kansas

The Kansas Jayhawks landed Congolese star big man Paul Mbiya on Wednesday in one of the biggest moves of the program's offseason. Head coach Bill Self spearheaded the recruitment of Mbiya, but he was not the only person who convinced him to commit to KU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 26

Will Bill Self Unleash a Two-Big Lineup With Paul Mbiya and Flory Bidunga?

Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks made a massive splash in the recruiting world over the past few days, landing guard Kohl Rosario and big man Paul Mbiya.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

Bill Self Excited About Kansas Adding Paul Mbiya to 2025-26 Roster

The Kansas Jayhawks announced that Congolese center Paul Mbiya committed on Wednesday, one day after landing coveted guard Kohl Rosario. Head coach Bill Self shared his enthusiasm about bringing Mbiya into the program in the school’s official press release.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 25

Updated Kansas Basketball Depth Chart After Kohl Rosario Commitment

Moravian Prep guard Kohl Rosario was a timely pickup for the Kansas Jayhawks, especially with Bill Self having gone a while without a commitment. With 12 of KU’s 14 scholarships filled, the program's 2025-26 roster is nearly finalized.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 24

Kansas Hosting Nation's No. 1 Center in 2026 Class for Unofficial Visit

Amongst the excitement of Kohl Rosario committing to the Jayhawks, the work is never ending for Bill Self. Earlier this morning, it was announced Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are hosting Ethan Taylor, a 2026 prospect, for an unofficial visit today.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / June 24

4-star G Kohl Rosario reclassifies, commits to Kansas

Four-star guard Kohl Rosario committed to Kansas on Tuesday and will reclassify to 2025 to join the Jayhawks for the upcoming season. The 6-foot-5 Miami native ranks as the 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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