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The Cavaliers have waived rookie guard Zeke Mayo, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, clearing the way for him to join the Cleveland Charge. Mayo, who signed an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the week, played one season at Kansas after transferring from South Dakota State, where he earned Summit League Player of the Year honors in 2024.

College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / October 18

Cavaliers sign Zeke Mayo to Exhibit 10 deal

The Cavaliers have signed rookie guard Zeke Mayo to an Exhibit 10 contract, his agency announced. Mayo, an undrafted prospect out of Kansas, appeared for the Wizards during Summer League after transferring from South Dakota State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 26

Kansas Basketball Has No Players Taken in the NBA Draft

Unsurprisingly, the Kansas Jayhawks had zero players selected on the final day of the NBA Draft on Thursday. 7-foot-2 center Hunter Dickinson and guards Dajuan Harris Jr.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 11

Former Kansas Basketball Star Zeke Mayo Auctioning Game-Worn Jerseys

Zeke Mayo wrapped up his college career where he had always wanted to play, right at home in Allen Fieldhouse. The Lawrence native had a strong run as a notable performer for the Jayhawks.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Kansas Star Sends Parting Message After NCAA Tournament

The No. 7 seed Kansas Jayhawks lost to No. 10 Arkansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Despite Kansas entering the year as the preseason No.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 13

Kansas Jayhawks Prospects Dominates Opening Round Big 12 Tournament

March Madness is here and with the Big 12 tournament underway, some of the best programs in the world are going toe-to-toe. This has been a lackluster season for the Kansas Jayhawks by their traditional standards - look no further than the fact that the Jayhawkers played during the Wednesday session of the conference tournament against UCF.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 13

Watch: Bill Self, AJ Storr, and Zeke Mayo Reflect on Kansas' Nail-Biting Win Over UCF

It wasn't easy and overall not the best showing by Kansas in Wednesday's overtime victory over UCF, but it was enough to get the job done and advance to the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 3

Bill Self Admits Mistake After Defending Zeke Mayo in Kansas Basketball Loss

It has been a chaotic weekend for the Kansas Jayhawks, who are still dealing with the fallout from their 78-73 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. The defeat, which ended in controversial fashion, triggered strong reactions from fans, with Kansas guard Zeke Mayo becoming the target of online abuse, some of which he shared on X.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 2

Bill Self’s Kansas statement doesn’t actually address racist hate sent to Zeke Mayo

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self released a lengthy statement after his team’s disappointing loss to Texas Tech Saturday. Self didn’t address in that statement some disturbing messages sent to one of his players.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 1

Zeke Mayo reveals disgusting racist messages from Kansas Jayhawks fans

Zeke Mayo had disgusting racist messages to show from Kansas Jayhawks fans after the team’s loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. Mayo revealed the messages on social media via X, showing how some fans of the Jayhawks went too far with their direct messages to the star.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 8

Kansas State stays hot, takes down No. 16 Kansas

David N'Guessan had 20 points, joining three other Wildcats in double figures as host Kansas State defeated No. 16 Kansas 81-73 on Saturday in the Sunflower Showdown in Manhattan, Kansas.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 3

No. 16 Kansas leaves No. 8 Iowa State in dust, 69-52

Zeke Mayo scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and No. 16 Kansas cruised to a 69-52 win over No. 8 Iowa State in a Big 12 Conference showdown on Monday night in Lawrence, Kan.

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.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 31

ESPN FPI Predicts Kansas Basketball Loss to Baylor

Kansas basketball is riding high after a thrilling 91-87 win over UCF on Jan. 28, where Hunter Dickinson and Zeke Mayo both dropped 24 points. But according to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index (FPI), the Jayhawks might be in for a tough one on Saturday when they take on Baylor in Waco.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 28

No. 11 Kansas wipes out second-half deficit, downs UCF

The first-ever meeting between the two programs in Lawrence, Kan., turned into a physical battle that had Kansas.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 28

Kansas Basketball Bounces Back with Gritty Win Over UCF

Kansas basketball bounced back in a big way Tuesday night, holding off UCF for a 91-87 win at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks leaned on their veteran leaders, as Zeke Mayo and Hunter Dickinson each poured in 24 points to guide Kansas to a much-needed victory.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 18

Halftime Musings: Jayhawks Clearly Better, Only Lead Wildcats by 10 at Half.

The Kansas Jayhawks are hosting the first round of the Sunflower Showdown against Kansas State, and the first half showed just how big the talent gap is between these two teams this season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 31

How Zeke Mayo’s 27-Point Performance Almost Saved Kansas Basketball

It wasn’t the result Kansas basketball wanted, but Zeke Mayo’s performance in the Jayhawks’ 62-61 loss to West Virginia on Tuesday was nothing short of spectacular.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 22

Zeke Mayo has 25 as No. 8 Kansas takes down Brown

Zeke Mayo scored 25 points as No. 8 Kansas defeated Brown 87-53 on Sunday afternoon at Lawrence, Kan. Mayo was 5-of-8 from 3-point range to deliver his 25 points, one game after he scored 26 against North Carolina State.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / November 28, 2024

Skip Bayless Has Advice for Cooper Flagg After Duke’s Loss vs. Kansas

The Duke Blue Devils’ recently lost to the Kansas Jayhawks as Cooper Flagg failed to make an impact for the former. In turn, sports analyst Skip Bayless dropped one piece of handy advice for the prospective number one pick in next year’s NBA Draft.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / November 9, 2024

Lawrence native Zeke Mayo leads Kansas over North Carolina

In No. 1 Kansas’ first big matchup of the season, the top-ranked Jayhawks welcomed No. 9 North Carolina to Allen Fieldhouse. After blowing a 20-point lead, Kansas fell behind by four late in the second-half but rallied to come away with a thrilling 92-89 victory, behind the efforts of none other than hometown hero Zeke Mayo.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 4, 2024

No. 1 Kansas smears Howard behind Zeke Mayo's 19-point debut

Zeke Mayo scored 19 points in his Kansas debut to lead the No. 1 Jayhawks to an 87-57 victory over Howard Monday night in Lawrence. Mayo transferred to Kansas from South Dakota State and helped the Jayhawks win their 52nd consecutive home opener.