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Where Do Things Stand With Kansas and 2026 Phenom Tyran Stokes?

The entire college basketball world is awaiting the decision of top 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes. His recruitment has dragged on longer than most, with the transfer portal now open for nearly two weeks.

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Seventh Kansas Player of the Offseason Enters the Transfer Portal

The seventh and final possible Kansas player to enter the transfer portal this offseason did so on Friday morning. Redshirt freshman Corbin Allen hit the open market following his lone season in Lawrence.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 17

Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Set to Host MAC Star Leroy Blyden Jr.

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff continue to make moves in the transfer portal this offseason as they attempt to bolster their roster for the 2026-27 season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Just Baseball / April 17

Rock Chalk: My Trip to Kansas Baseball

In my time covering this game, I have been to a plethora of ballparks. Some fields have historic significance, some programs are built on the backs of Omaha runs, and others are just creating their own path from near scratch.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 16

Top 3 Transfer Targets for Kansas Basketball in the Portal

The Kansas basketball program has hosted several recruits on visits since the transfer portal opened last week. While the Jayhawks remain without a commitment as of Apr.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 15

Why Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd Could Be Bill Self’s Successor at Kansas

Bill Self is back in Lawrence gearing up for year 24 as head coach of Kansas basketball. He’s the school’s all-time winningest coach and owns the most conference championships, conference tournament championships, and NCAA titles of any coach in KU’s illustrious history.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 15

Former Kansas Forward Bryson Tiller Considering Jayhawks’ Top Rival

It's hard to hold grudges against those who enter the transfer portal nowadays, as it's a path that nearly half the players in the country take. Many players have passed through Lawrence over the past half-decade since the portal became more prominent.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14

Where Former Kansas Basketball Players Have Landed in Transfer Portal

Bill Self and Kansas have been hit by the transfer portal as hard as any other school in the country this offseason. The Jayhawks have lost six of their seven potential returnees to the open market, with the lone retention being incoming sophomore Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14

Kansas Hosting DeSean Goode on Visit: Jayhawks’ First Transfer Commit?

Kansas has yet to receive a commitment from a player in the 2026 transfer portal cycle, but Bill Self is hoping that can change in the coming days. On Monday, a key target began his official visit to Lawrence.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14

Kansas Basketball: Paul Mbiya May Be Emerging as Flory Bidunga Replacement

With former Kansas basketball center Flory Bidunga now off to Louisville, the Jayhawks are looking for someone to take his place in the post this upcoming season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13

Kohl Rosario Returns to Kansas: What It Means for Jayhawks

After a few weeks of mulling over his future at the University of Kansas, Kohl Rosario has made a decision. According to his post on X and multiple sources, the Miami native will return to Lawrence for his sophomore year.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13

Flory Bidunga’s Reported Salary Makes His Kansas Departure Less Painful

From the moment he entered the transfer portal for the second time in as many years, it was apparent that Flory Bidunga's bank account was going to be overflowing with cash next season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 13

Kansas Interested in Star Big 12 Transfer Who Tormented the Jayhawks

Yesterday, Flory Bidunga announced his transfer destination after spending two years with the Kansas basketball program. The National Defensive Player of the Year nominee committed to Louisville, along with Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 12

Why Kansas May Be on Pace to Lose No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes to Kentucky

For the last several months now, the Kansas Jayhawks have been seen as the favorite to land Tyran Stokes – the undisputed No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class according to every major high school recruiting service in the country.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 11

Bill Self and Kansas Conduct Zoom Call With Potential Visitor Terrence Brown

The Kansas basketball program has lost six players to the transfer portal through the first few weeks of the offseason, setting up what should be an eventful couple of months for Bill Self's squad.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 10

Kansas Basketball Has a Full-Blown Rebuild On Its Hands: Can KU Recover?

Kansas basketball is in full rebuild mode less than a week into the spring 2026 transfer portal window being opened. The Jayhawks have one player left on their roster who averaged 10 minutes or more per game this season and that’s freshman Kohl Rosario.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 10

Kansas Basketball Absent From Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 Rankings

It's far too early to tell how the Kansas basketball offseason will go down with the abundance of players entering the transfer portal. Regardless, it is clear that head coach Bill Self has his work cut out for him on the open market.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / April 9

Is This the Biggest Weekend in Kansas Baseball History?

This could be the moment Dan Fitzgerald and Kansas baseball put their foot down. Beginning Friday, the Jayhawks, hosting a three-game series with Big 12 leader No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 9

Kansas Could Replace Bryson Tiller With This Coveted Big 12 Transfer

Former Kansas big man Bryson Tiller became the second Jayhawk to enter the transfer portal earlier this week. Despite starting 31 games as a redshirt freshman, Tiller is now exploring alternative options on the open market.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 9

Kansas Baseball Series Preview Against #12 Central Florida

The Kansas Jayhawks arguably have their most pivotal series of the season this weekend against the 12th-ranked Central Florida Knights. Here's a scouting report on both teams and what's at stake in the series for KU.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 8

Kansas Transfer Portal Tracker: Which Jayhawks Have Entered the Portal?

Kansas is set to be one of the most active teams in the transfer portal this offseason. Bill Self is back for his 24th year at the helm in Lawrence, making the next few weeks a crucial period for him and his coaching staff.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / April 1

Bill Self will aim to avenge early March Madness exits with return to Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self didn't want to end his storied career with another early March Madness exit.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo seriously considered one NBA job last year

Campbell coach's departure a troubling omen for college athletics

Michigan star receiving 'medical supervision' in wake of incident

College basketball's tallest player is entering the transfer portal

Hidden keys to victory for Final Four

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / March 25

Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

It would make sense if long-time Kansas Jayhawks head men's basketball coach Bill Self decided to step away this offseason.

Bill Self turned heads with what he did immediately after St John’s game-winner

Five most important players left in men's March Madness

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / March 23

How does early March Madness exit impact Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

How does early March Madness exit impact Kansas star Darryn Peterson's NBA Draft stock?

Peterson, who is expected to forgo his remaining three years of college eligibility, should soon begin preparing for the draft after the Jayhawks lost to the St. John's Red Storm in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

Bill Self speaks out on his future after Kansas’ early March Madness exit

Miami player storms concession stand in uniform after loss to Purdue

Mick Cronin had polarizing quote after UCLA fell short of Sweet 16

Tyrese Haliburton's joke after Kentucky's loss rings true

Florida first No. 1 seed eliminated

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Gators go down

Bill Self News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Bill Self turned heads with what he did immediately after St John’s game-winner

Bill Self and the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks can only kick themselves for how their 2026 NCAA Tournament journey ended. They exited the Big Dance following a painful 67-65 loss to the No.