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KU’s Brady Counsell and future Jayhawk Cru Huenfeld Win Gold Glove Awards

For the first time in program history, the Kansas Jayhawks have a Gold Glove winner. On Wednesday, KU senior third baseman Brady Counsell was named one of this year’s NCAA Division I Gold Glove recipients, as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Rawlings Sporting Goods.

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Kansas Football Lands Safety Robert Reddick After Weekend Visit

After losing one of the program's top commits in the 2026 recruiting class, Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks got back on their feet with a new pledge.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 18

Former Kansas Recruit Decommits from NC State, Back on the Market

Earlier today, it was announced that Congolese big Paul Mbiya decommitted from NC State. Mbiya is another international star, looking to find a college home come this fall.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 18

Kansas Basketball Targeting Five-Star Class of 2028 Prospect

After focusing much of its recruiting efforts on the Class of 2027 – including the country’s top player – in the last week or so, Kansas has now turned

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 18

Why Adding Ege Demir Could Turn Kansas Basketball Into a Top 10 Team

According to Jayhawk Slant, the latest player the Kansas Jayhawks have become involved with is Turkish big man Ege Demir. Speculation is starting to ramp up, with the website reporting KU 'is in the mix’ to land the 6-foot-10 star.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 18

Jayden Dawson Praises Kansas Freshman Star Darryn Peterson

Loyola Chicago transfer Jayden Dawson was one of three portal additions for the Kansas Jayhawks this offseason. In an interview earlier this month, Dawson discussed what drew him to Lawrence and how freshman star Darryn Peterson factored into his decision.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 18

Kansas Basketball Reportedly Involved With Another International Star

Over the past few months, the Kansas Jayhawks have started dipping into the international recruiting scene. Bill Self and his staff came up short in the battle for eventual Duke pledge Dame Sarr, but missing out on him has not slowed KU down from looking overseas.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 17

Kansas Basketball In The Mix For Nation's Top-Ranked Player in The Class of 2027

Kansas landed the No. 1 player in the country from the Class of 2025 in Darryn Peterson. The Jayhawks are in the thick of the race for Tyran Stokes, the top-rated player in the Class of 2026 .

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 17

Potential 2025 Reclass Candidate Kohl Rosario Takes Official Visit to Kansas

A few days ago, it was posted that Bill Self and the Jayhawks are on great terms with 2026 stock riser Kohl Rosario. Rosario is also a 2025 reclass candidate, and as he continues to climb in rankings, he continues to hear from big-name schools as well.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 17

Former Kansas Coach Roy Williams Calls ’96-97 Squad ‘The Best Team I Ever Coached’

Roy Williams led a lot of incredible teams during his time in college basketball. He coached dozens of All-Americans and future NBA players while at Kansas and North Carolina – and led the Tar Heels to three national championships.

Johnny Furphy News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 17

Ex-Kansas Basketball Standout Scores First Playoff Points in NBA Finals

Only one Kansas Jayhawks alum is still standing in the NBA Playoffs — Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy. In a 120-109 Game 5 loss that puts Indiana in a must-win scenario, Furphy recorded his first career field goal in postseason play.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 16

Kansas Recruit Landen Anderson Decommits in Wake of Latest Pledge

While Lance Leipold has assembled an all-time 2026 recruiting class, the coaching staff suffered a major blow on Monday. 3-star defensive lineman Landen Anderson officially withdrew from his Kansas Jayhawks verbal in the wake of Nakwaine Carter's commitment.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 16

Kansas Basketball Offers Explosive Class of 2027 Combo Guard

June 15th marked the first day Division One coaches were able to make official contact with Class of 2027 recruits, and coach Bill Self and his crew wasted

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 16

Kansas Basketball Reaches Out to 5-Star Recruit Jeremy Jenkins

Despite staying active on the recruiting trail for the Class of 2026, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are keeping close tabs on several incoming high school juniors.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 16

From High to Low: Jayhawks Celebrate a DL Win, Then Take a Hit

Just as the Jayhawks were celebrating the addition of three-star defensive tackle Na’Kwaine Carter (Southmoore HS, Moore, Okla.) to the 2026 class, the defensive line room took a surprising turn: fellow Oklahoma standout Landen Anderson has decommitted from Kansas, citing a change in his recruitment priorities.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 16

Kansas Bolsters Defensive Front with Three-Star DL Commit

Kansas football has continued its surge on the recruiting trail, picking up a commitment from three-star defensive lineman Na’Kwaine Carter of Southmoore High School (Moore, Okla.).

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 16

Lance Leipold Secures Latest Kansas Football Commit in 2026 Class

The Kansas Jayhawks added another commit to the program on Sunday night. Defensive lineman Nakwaine Carter pledged to Lance Leipold and Co., giving KU its 18th verbal commitment for the 2026 recruiting class.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 15

Kansas Lands Near Bottom of Big 12 Returning Production Rankings

Bill Self essentially hit the reset button on the Kansas Jayhawks roster this offseason, and the statistics show it. According to CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein, KU ranks ninth in the Big 12 with just 16% of its scoring returning from last season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 14

Kansas Basketball Targets 4-Star 2026 Center in Recruiting Move

The Kansas Jayhawks are reportedly targeting Arafan Diane, one of the highest-ranked big men in the 2026 recruiting class. According to Diane's X page, Bill Self and Kansas extended him a scholarship offer on Saturday afternoon.

Jamari McDowell News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 14

Division II Guard Camron McDowell: Kansas Basketball’s Next Roster Addition?

The Kansas Jayhawks have a new name to monitor in the transfer portal with former Northwestern Oklahoma State guard Camron McDowell on campus for a visit.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 14

Bill Self and Kansas Hosting Prolific Scoring Transfer on Official Visit

After a few quiet weeks on the recruiting trail, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks might be close to making an impact move in the transfer portal. According to an article by The Kansas City Star's Gary Bedore, former Northwestern Oklahoma State University guard Camron McDowell will be on campus Saturday for an official visit.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 13

ESPN Questions Kansas Basketball’s Offseason in Transfer Portal Breakdown

Even with the addition of top-rated freshman Darryn Peterson, some college basketball analysts feel the Kansas Jayhawks had an underwhelming offseason.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 12

Kansas Football Nabs Commitment From 3-Star Recruit Kevin Sullivan

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks continued the program's recruiting success on Thursday. Rockhurst High School (MO) tight end Kevin Sullivan officially committed to KU, giving the staff another big win on the recruiting trail.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 12

Kansas Basketball Watches Highly-Touted Class of 2026 Target at NBPA Top-100 Camp

Rock Hill, South Carolina, is currently housing the cream of the crop in the high school basketball ranks as it hosts the 2025 NBPA Top-100 – a premier invite-only camp. With college coaches only permitted to attend on June 11th and June 12th, Kansas has made the most of its opportunity by getting an up-close look at some of its targets.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 10

Kansas Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald Signs Major Extension

Following an impressive season in Lawrence, the Kansas Jayhawks Baseball program has elected to extend head coach Dan Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald earned a six-year extension after leading the Jayhawks to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014.