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Kansas and head coach Bill Self have seen a large portion of their roster bolt for the transfer portal after quite the underwhelming 2024-2025 campaign. But it's Kansas.

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Texas A&M in Contention for Kansas Guard in Transfer Portal

When Texas A&M Aggies head coach Bucky McMillan took over the Fightin’ Farmers basketball program, the roster was a completely blank slate. But now with the framework of a team beginning to form, McMillan and his staff are keying in on Kansas junior guard Rylan Griffen, as reported by On3’s Joe Tipton.

Rylan Griffen News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 25

Kansas Transfer Rylan Griffen Eyeing Reunion With Former Program

After a disappointing 2024-2025 campaign, Kansas lost a large portion of its roster to the transfer portal, including Rylan Griffen – who was expected to be a massive piece for the Jayhawks moving forward. Griffen came to Lawrence by way of Alabama – where he spent his first two collegiate seasons.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 21

Rylan Griffen cancels Kentucky visit; Harun Zrno no longer in consideration

The former Alabama standout won’t be coming to Kentucky, while a former Indiana commit is also out of the mix. The Kentucky Wildcats may have just filled their final roster spot after landing Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Could This Transfer Prospect Be Kentucky’s Missing Piece?

As Kentucky continues to construct its roster for the 2025–26 season, head coach Mark Pope is evaluating options to address a critical need: perimeter shooting.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Former Alabama and Kansas Transfer to Visit Kentucky

As Mark Pope continues to reshape the Kentucky Wildcats in his first year as head coach, another intriguing name has emerged on the transfer radar. According

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 19

Rylan Griffen would be a perfect addition for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope and his coaching staff are looking for one more player that will come in and get a lot of minutes, and he may have found the perfect fit. Rylan Griffen played at Kansas last season, where he didn't put up spectacular numbers, but during the 2023-24 season at Alabama, he was great in the team's Final Four run.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 18

Kentucky basketball, Mark Pope hosting ex-Alabama, Kansas star in portal visit

The Kentucky basketball team will be hosting an important college basketball transfer portal target soon as Rylan Griffen will be on campus soon. Griffen is in the transfer portal for the second time in his college career as he started his career at Alabama before leaving for Kansas.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 18

Kentucky will host a sharpshooting guard from a blue blood school for a visit

The Kentucky coaching staff is looking to add a shooter via the transfer portal to complete the roster, and a new option has come up. Kansas transfer Rylan Griffen has been a name Kentucy has been associated with for a while now but there wasn't a ton of smoke.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 2

Should Alabama Basketball Pursue Rylan Griffen in Transfer Portal? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 1

Rylan Griffen Enters Transfer Portal: Roll Call, April 1, 2025

Former Alabama basketball guard Rylan Griffen entered the NCAA transfer portal on Monday, per On3's Pete Nakos. Griffen spent last season at Kansas. Griffen was a member of Alabama's Final Four team during the 2023-24 season, his sophomore campaign.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 31

Kansas Guard Rylan Griffen, Former ESPN Top 100 Recruit, Hits Transfer Portal

After starting in 20 games for Kansas Basketball in the 2024-2025 season, Rylan Griffen announced on Monday that he has entered the transfer portal, according Pete Nakos of On3 Sports.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 22

Everything Bill Self Said About Rylan Griffen's Productive Day

Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self had high praise for Rylan Griffen on Saturday after the Jayhawks' 96-64 win over Oklahoma State, particularly noting his improved decision-making and unselfish play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / February 2

Christian Braun Gives Simple Answer on How to Fix Kansas Basketball

Kansas Basketball has lost the allure of what it once was and now finds itself in a bad spot in 2024-25. KU lost to Baylor on Saturday, blowing a double-digit lead and is now 6-4 in league play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 25

3 Bright Spots for Kansas Basketball in Brutal Houston Loss

Despite a heartbreaking 92-86 loss to Houston in double overtime, there were a few bright spots for Kansas Basketball. Here’s a look at the players who stood out, even in the midst of a tough defeat.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 18

Rylan Griffen Struggles to Answer Bill Self’s Challenge in Kansas Victory

On Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks secured an important 84-74 victory over their in-state rivals, the Kansas State Wildcats, in Allen Fieldhouse. However, despite the win, one storyline that emerged was Rylan Griffen's struggles to deliver when his team needed him most.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 10

Is Rylan Griffen Finally Breaking Out? The Answer Might Be Yes

It hasn’t been an easy road for Rylan Griffen since transferring to Kansas basketball. Adjusting to a new system and team dynamics has taken time, but the junior wing might finally be finding his groove—and it couldn’t come at a better moment for the Jayhawks.