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Three Unexpected Contributors for Kansas Basketball Through Eight Games

The first eight games of the Kansas basketball season have brought forth many surprises for the Jayhawks. Bill Self has needed multiple players to step up in place of Darryn Peterson, who hasn't played since the second game of the season against North Carolina.

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Kansas Basketball Criminally Underrated in KenPom Despite Recent Victories

The tone of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season has completely changed over the past few days since the Jayhawks went undefeated in the Players Era event from Monday to Wednesday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 30

UConn Star Hints at Allen Fieldhouse Atmosphere Ahead of Kansas Matchup

There is a lot of hype surrounding Tuesday's matchup between Kansas and UConn. Inside the historic Allen Fieldhouse, two programs that account for three of the past four NCAA national championships will square off after encouraging starts to the season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 29

Three Surprising Kansas Basketball Stats After the Season’s First Month

There have been many surprises through the first eight games of the 2025-26 Kansas basketball season, primarily due to the fact that Darryn Peterson has missed all but two contests because of an injury.

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Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 28

Why Bill Self Thinks Kansas Has Improved Without Darryn Peterson

During the three-game stretch in the Players Era Festival, the Kansas basketball team showed some juice that it hadn't previously. Without Darryn Peterson in the mix, the Jayhawks went 3-0, picking up a trio of quality victories over strong opponents, including a previously undefeated Tennessee team.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 27

Kansas Skyrockets in CBS Sports Rankings After Massive Win Over Tennessee

There were questions about how the Kansas Jayhawks would perform in the Players Era Tournament with Darryn Peterson out for all three games in Las Vegas,

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 26

Bill Self praises Players Era Festival, calls for format change

The Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Tennessee Volunteers, 81-76, in the third place championship game of the Players Era Festival, a tournament that has come under scrutiny due to its seeding format.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 26

Darryn Peterson will be re-evaluated Friday for hamstring injury

Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson is in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but so far Jayhawks fans have been left wondering when they’ll see the future NBA player on the court again.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 26

Kansas basketball HC Bill Self applauds Flory Bidunga after pivotal offseason

The Kansas basketball program continues to benefit from one of the most significant offseason turnarounds in a while. Although the team remains unranked, the Jayhawks have shown steady progress despite missing potential top-three NBA Draft pick Darryn Peterson.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 25

Bill Self’s cryptic Darryn Peterson injury update won’t comfort Kansas basketball fans

The Kansas basketball program has gotten off to a tepid start to the 2025 college basketball season, currently sitting at 4-2 and unranked ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s matchup against the Syracuse Orange.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 25

Kansas boasts considerable depth ahead of encounter vs. Syracuse

Kansas is seeing other players step up while Darryn Peterson inches closer to returning from a hamstring injury. It was a combination of Flory Bidunga,

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 24

3 Observations From Kansas Basketball’s Much-Needed Win Over Notre Dame

Kansas direly needed a feel-good win after last week's loss to Duke in the Champions Classic, and it received one in its first game of the Players Era Festival.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 23

No. 24 Kansas wants to see improved shooting vs. Notre Dame

No. 24 Kansas wants to improve its shooting when it plays Notre Dame in the opening round of the Players Era men's tournament on Monday in Las Vegas. The four-day tournament is a chance for Kansas (3-2) to get back on the winning side of the ledger after a 78-66 neutral-court setback against No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 22

Darryn Peterson to Miss at Least Three More Games for Kansas

While there was hope that Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson would return after his three-game absence that extended into the Champions Classic, that will not be the case.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Kansas Announces Darryn Peterson News on Friday

The No. 24 Kansas Jayhawks have opened the season with a 3-2 record, with both losses coming against teams ranked within the top 25 in No. 25 North Carolina and No.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 21

Kansas’ Bill Self drops unfortunate Darryn Peterson injury update

The Kansas Jayhawks are off to a rough start to begin the 2025-26 campaign. Head coach Bill Self and his team started the year ranked No. 19 in the nation.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 21

Kansas HC Bill Self Offers Honest Criticism of Melvin Council Jr.

Through his first five official games as a Kansas Jayhawk, transfer guard Melvin Council Jr. has endured an up-and-down start. His physical traits have quickly become evident, and he is leading the team in assists in addition to providing excellent defense.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 19

Despite Duke Loss, Kansas Shows They Have the Pieces to Support Darryn Peterson

The Kansas Jayhawks fell to the Duke Blue Devils 78-66 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday night, but the team may have discovered some good in the loss.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 18

Here’s why Kansas Jayhawks are being ‘extra cautious’ with Darryn Peterson’s injury

The Kansas Jayhawks face the Duke Blue Devils on Tuesday night without their star freshman Darryn Peterson. The 6-foot-5 guard will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring strain, and sources have revealed why the Jayhawks are taking an extremely cautious approach with their projected top NBA draft pick.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / November 18

Kansas’ Darryn Peterson OUT Tonight vs. Duke

Kansas will be without freshman standout Darryn Peterson tonight when the Jayhawks face Duke, and it’s a significant blow heading into one of the biggest non-conference games on the schedule.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 18

Final Duke–Kansas Predictions: Key Players and Game Result

The Duke Blue Devils and Kansas Jayhawks face off in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, both teams will not be at full strength, as Kansas' guard Darryn Peterson is expected to miss the game with a hamstring injury.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / November 15

How Serious is Darryn Peterson’s Cramping Issue?

There’s a little unease building in Lawrence, and it’s not about the schedule or the rotation. It’s about Darryn Peterson, and more specifically, how long he’s going to be stuck on the sideline.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / November 14

Will Darryn Peterson Play for Kansas vs. Princeton?

The Kansas Jayhawks will be without their freshman sensation Darryn Peterson on Saturday when they take on the Princeton Tigers. Bill Self confirmed the news on Friday afternoon, but added he does not think that the hamstring, which is still sore, is a long-term deal.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / October 6

Self added to Kansas' elite recruiting class with four-star center

Bill Self added to Kansas' elite recruiting class with addition of four-star center

Self is setting his Jayhawks up for a very successful future thanks to a 2026 recruiting class that is starting to look stacked.

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Kansas coach Bill Self shares update after health scare

Self was hospitalized last month amid a significant health scare, but he has since returned to his normal day-to-day activities.

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Update emerges on Bill Self after his hospitalization

Bill Self appears to be trending in the right direction after recently having to be hospitalized. The longtime Kansas Jayhawks head basketball coach Self released a statement on Saturday revealing that he had been released from the hospital and was now home.