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Why Darryn Peterson Wasn’t a Snub From the All-Big 12 First Team

The All-Big 12 teams were released on Monday following the conclusion of the regular season. The Kansas basketball program had multiple players represented, including a Defensive Player of the Year award for Flory Bidunga.

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Kansas HC Bill Self Comments on His Coaching Future With the Jayhawks

On Monday, Kansas head coach Bill Self joined the Eye On College Basketball Podcast with host Matt Norlander to discuss his team's looming postseason games.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Three Biggest Issues for Kansas Heading Into Postseason Play

Kansas wrapped up its regular season this past weekend with a blowout victory over K-State on Senior Day. Despite the feel-good win, though, there are still a lot of questions for the Jayhawks to address heading into postseason play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Kansas' NCAA Tournament Bracketology Projections Following Regular Season

Kansas wrapped up the regular season Saturday on a positive note, defeating rival Kansas State 104-85 on senior night at Allen Fieldhouse. Darryn Peterson scored 27 points, his second most of the season, while Tre White and Melvin Council Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Why Darryn Peterson Is Peaking at the Right Time for Kansas Basketball

Darryn Peterson's freshman season at Kansas has not gone as expected. In fact, some would say it has been a letdown given his lack of availability from an inexplicable cramping issue.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 9

Kansas Basketball Recruit Tyran Stokes Wins State Championship; Commitment Next?

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 ranked player in the 2026 high school recruiting class, can now add state champion to his resume. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Kansas

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 8

It’s Hard to Find a Jayhawk with More Passion Than Melvin Council Jr.

Senior Night at Kansas is always emotional, but Melvin Council Jr. managed to turn his moment into something unforgettable, and in the process, he pulled off something few players probably ever thought possible.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Navigating Potential Big 12 Tournament Scenarios for Kansas Basketball

BYU's victory over Texas Tech last night firmly positioned the Kansas basketball program for a No. 3 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. The Jayhawks will have extended rest for the event thanks to a double bye, and have avoided a scenario where they would have had to play Iowa State in the quarterfinals.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas HC Bill Self Believes Jayden Dawson Could Be March Madness Hero

Bill Self and Kansas basketball have had several transfer portal misses over the past few years in the NIL era. The Hall of Fame head coach has often struggled to identify players on the open market who fit his system and philosophy, which has at times led to them landing in the doghouse.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Basketball Secures Favorable No. 3 Seed in Big 12 Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks got some good news late Saturday night regarding their position in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament. With BYU’s win over Texas Tech and KU's win over Kansas State, the Jayhawks will now be the No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 8

Kansas Basketball Makes History With 104-85 Win Over Kansas State on Senior Day

There were smiles all around the Kansas basketball bench on Saturday as the Jayhawks defeated their in-state rival Kansas State in dominating fashion on Senior Day by a final score of 104-85 in part two of this year’s Dillon Sunflower Showdown.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

What Kansas HC Bill Self Said After Jayhawks' Regular Season Finale

Kansas picked up a much-needed victory over K-State on Saturday to round out its regular season. The Jayhawks scored a season-high 104 points in one of the program's best offensive performances in recent memory.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Melvin Council’s Tear-Jerking Senior Speech Will Have Kansas Fans Emotional

There are very few players, if any, in Kansas basketball history who have won the hearts of Jayhawk fans in less than one season. But transfer guard Melvin Council Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Three Instant Observations From Kansas’ Sunflower Showdown Victory

Kansas came into Saturday's matchup against K-State having lost four of its past six contests. However, the Jayhawks got back into the win column over their in-state rival in a much-needed outing.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

The Spread Between Kansas and K-State Basketball is Massive

It was no secret that Kansas was going to enter round two of the Sunflower Showdown as a significant betting favorite, but seeing this kind of number in a typically heated rivalry matchup puts into perspective how far apart the two programs are right now.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 7

Kansas Basketball’s Bracketology Projections Before Regular Season Finale

Kansas has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the country this season. The Jayhawks have risen as high as No. 8 in the AP Top 25, but they have also spent multiple weeks unranked.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

ESPN Matchup Predictor Forecasts Kansas vs K-State Basketball Matchup

Although Kansas has looked shaky recently after losing four of its last six matchups, it has a bounce-back opportunity tomorrow afternoon against Kansas State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

It’s Time for Kansas Women’s Basketball to Move On From Brandon Schneider

In a must-win game for the Kansas women's basketball team, the Jayhawks fell 55-48 to Colorado in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament. The defeat likely ended KU's chances of postseason play, considering they are among the last teams in First Four Out projections.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 6

Bill Self Reveals Plans to Honor Kansas’ Seniors in Sunflower Showdown

For the final time this season, Kansas will host a game inside Allen Fieldhouse in front of its home crowd. The matchup will take place against the Kansas State Wildcats for the program's Senior Day.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Why Experts Still View Kansas’ Darryn Peterson as the Top 2026 Prospect

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson entered his freshman season with higher expectations than perhaps anyone to play for Bill Self. Despite his impressive statistics and undeniable talent, most Jayhawk fans would agree that he has been a letdown.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / March 5

Kansas Senior Day: Whose Final Game at Allen Fieldhouse Could It Be?

This Saturday, Kansas will host Kansas State in the Sunflower Showdown for the Jayhawks' final home game of the 2025-26 campaign. It will serve as Senior Day for Bill Self's squad and the last time Allen Fieldhouse is used as a home court until next season.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 4