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Why Melvin Council Jr.’s Shooting Matters More Than Ever for Kansas

The Kansas basketball team has needed to find alternative ways to produce offense during Darryn Peterson's absence. The Jayhawks have solid complementary players who are fine as second or third options, but no one else appeared capable of taking games over single-handedly — or at least we thought.

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Kansas Football Offers 3-Star Quarterback Jake Nawrot: What It Means

Three-star quarterback Jake Nawrot visited Lawrence on an unofficial visit back in August but didn't come away with an offer. That changed on Wednesday, though, when Lance Leipold and his staff offered the Illinois product (Hersey High School).

Jalon Daniels News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 18

Kansas Football Alum Jalon Daniels Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

After spending the past six years at the University of Kansas, quarterback Jalon Daniels is set to continue his football career at the professional level.

Jalon Daniels News / Heartland College Sports / December 18

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Declares For 2026 NFL Draft

Kansas starting quarterback Jalon Daniels announced that he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, via X. Daniels just wrapped up his sixth season with the Jayhawks, finishing with 2,531 passing yards and 22 touchdowns through the air.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 18

Pair of Kansas Basketball Commits Flourish in First OTE Game Together

Earlier this week, Kansas basketball commit Javon Bardwell officially joined Rod Wave Elite after his rights were acquired in the Overtime Elite league.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 18

What Bill Self Said About Darryn Peterson After Kansas' Win Over Towson

After being listed as day-to-day and practicing for most of the week, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson was ultimately ruled out before the Jayhawks' 73-49 victory over Towson on Tuesday night.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 17

Three Takeaways From Kansas Basketball’s Blowout Win Over Towson

Kansas was forced to play its nonconference matchup against Towson without star freshman Darryn Peterson, but the Jayhawks took care of business as they had previously done during his absence, pulling away for a 73-49 victory.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Bill Self gives unfortunate update on star Darryn Peterson

Bill Self gives unfortunate update on Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson

Kansas head coach Bill Self gave some unfortunate news on Tuesday regarding the status of freshman Darryn Peterson.

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Jayhawks ' Peterson ruled out with quad cramping

Kansas star guard Darryn Peterson has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against Towson after experiencing cramping in his quad, coach Bill Self said.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / December 16

Jon Rothstein Views Kansas as Sixth-Best Team in Big 12

If you’re a Kansas fan scrolling through college hoops talk this week, Jon Rothstein probably gave you something to raise an eyebrow at. The CBS Sports insider, who watches more basketball than most of us combined, dropped a line Tuesday that wasn’t exactly glowing when it came to the Jayhawks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 16

Former Kansas Basketball Assistant Dismisses Darryn Peterson Rumors

Everyone in the college basketball world seems to have an opinion on what Kansas guard Darryn Peterson should do as he continues to battle a lingering leg cramping issue.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 15

Kansas Makes Highest AP Poll Appearance of the 2025-26 Season

The Kansas basketball team has bounced around the AP Poll through the first few weeks of the season. Bill Self's Jayhawks opened the year at No. 19 before falling outside the top 25, marking the first time Kansas had been unranked during the season's first month in 20 years.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 15

Bill Self and Kansas Should Rest Darryn Peterson Until Big 12 Play

Darryn Peterson exited Kansas' game against NC State late in the second half when his hamstring began to tighten up again. The Jayhawks' star freshman has been dealing with this issue for nearly two months, yet the training staff has not been able to come up with a long-term solution.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / December 14