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How an Underperforming Elmarko Jackson Sparked Kansas' Comeback Win

There have been some unexpected heroes for the Kansas Jayhawks since Darryn Peterson was sidelined with his injury, and last night against Tennessee, that hero was Elmarko Jackson.

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Kansas' late spurt downs undefeated No. 17 Tennessee

Melvin Council Jr. converted two old-fashioned three-point plays in a second-half run as part of a 17-point effort, Elmarko Jackson went for 17 of his own and Kansas captured third place in the Players Era men's championship with an 81-76 victory over previously undefeated Tennessee on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 16

Kansas Guard Elmarko Jackson Has Perfect Nickname for Kohl Rosario

One of the biggest potential breakout candidates for Kansas basketball this season is incoming freshman Kohl Rosario, the reclassified guard out of Overtime Elite and Moravian Prep.

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The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

Can you name every city to host the Final Four of the men's NCAA basketball tournament since the 1999-2000 tournament?

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year winners' quiz

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / July 21

Elmarko Jackson Returns to Full Speed After Missing 2024 Season

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson has received full medical clearance from head coach Bill Self. Jackson, who tore his patellar tendon during a youth camp scrimmage last June and missed the entire 2024–25 season, can now fully participate in basketball activities as Kansas ramps up summer drills.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 3

Kansas Basketball’s X-Factor: A Guard Not Named Darryn Peterson

All eyes in Lawrence, Kansas, are on incoming freshman Darryn Peterson, and rightfully so. The No. 1 overall recruit in the 2025 recruiting class is expected to be one of the most talented players Bill Self has ever coached.

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.