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Kansas Basketball Slipping Out of the Race for Elite 2026 Recruit

The Kansas Jayhawks have been aggressive on the 2026 recruiting trail, handing out offers and lining up visits with several top prospects. However, one notable name may no longer be in play for Bill Self and his coaching staff.

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Update emerges on Bill Self after his hospitalization

Bill Self appears to be trending in the right direction after recently having to be hospitalized. The longtime Kansas Jayhawks head basketball coach Self released a statement on Saturday revealing that he had been released from the hospital and was now home.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

Kansas Basketball Makes Final Cut for 4-Star Recruit

The Kansas Jayhawks are set to host another highly touted prospect on an official visit in the coming months. Not only did 4-star center Davion Adkins confirm a visit date in Lawrence, but he also included the Jayhawks in his top six.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

Kansas Coach Bill Self Discharged From Hospital Following Health Scare

On Saturday, Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self was released from the hospital after a two-day stay, per a press release from the KU Athletic Department.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

Undrafted Kansas Football Star Expected to Make NFL Team’s Opening Roster

NFL training camp is underway, and roster battles are heating up, especially for undrafted free agents. These longshots have the most to prove as they fight for one of the final 53 spots.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

Nginyu Ngala Scouting Report: How Kansas’ New Transfer Could Carve Out a Role

The Kansas Jayhawks landed a commitment from Laurentian University guard Nginyu “Gee” Ngala on Friday. It is rare to land players this late in the offseason, but KU now has another valuable roster piece it can use to its advantage over the course of the season.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

Kansas vs. Duke Tabbed as Nonconference Matchup to Watch by ESPN

After faltering through Big 12 play, and finishing the regular season with a (by Kansas’ standard) subpar 21-12 record, the Jayhawks still earned a seven

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

Kansas Basketball Signee Nginyu Ngala: What He Brings and How He Fits

On Friday, Kansas added Canadian guard Nginyu Ngala to its roster for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. The 5-foot-10 point guard comes to Lawrence by way of Sudbury, Canada, where he suited up at Laurentian University last season, putting up averages of 14.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.

Jalon Daniels News / Heartland College Sports / July 26

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Roasted for TikTok Dance and ‘Oldest QB in CFB’ Claim

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels posted a TikTok dance recently declaring, “POV your the oldest returning QB in college football at 22 years old.” He meant “you’re,” but the typo became almost as notable as the claim itself.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

KU Women’s Basketball Schedule Includes Renewed Matchups vs. Missouri and Haskell

The non-conference portion of the 2025-26 Kansas women’s basketball schedule was recently released and features a pair of intriguing matchups for the Jayhawks this season.

Lance Leipold News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 26

KU’s Lance Leipold Ranked as Top 5 Coach in the Big 12, Top 15 in College Football

Lance Leipold has had success at every head coaching job he’s held over the course of his illustrious career. He’s a proven winner who has made his mark turning around program after program.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 25

Kansas Basketball Makes Latest Cut for A Pair of Top 50 Recruits

Over the last week or so, it has felt as though nearly every time a key 2026 prospect has released their latest top schools, Kansas has been featured. And two top-50 recruits in Bo Ogden (No.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / July 25

Nginyu Ngala Becomes Latest Roster Addition for Kansas Basketball

Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball officially bolstered the 2025–26 roster with a unique addition on Friday: Canadian point guard Nginyu Ngala, who committed after an accomplished U Sports career in Canada.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 25

Bill Self’s Health History: Kansas Coach’s Previous Medical Concerns

Concern quickly spread throughout the Kansas and college basketball world when Jayhawks head coach Bill Self was hospitalized on Thursday. The Hall of Fame coach underwent a heart procedure, which included the insertion of two stents to open blocked arteries.

Bill Self News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Kansas Issues Important Health Update on Bill Self After Thursday Hospitalization

A wave of concern swept through the college basketball world on Thursday evening when news broke that longtime Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self had been hospitalized after experiencing "concerning symptoms." The 62-year-old reportedly underwent a heart procedure, which, according to the university, went as planned.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 24

Kansas Football Fall Camp: Day 1 News and Notes

The Kansas football team kicked off fall camp on Thursday as the 2025 college football season now sits just 30 days away. With more than 30 seniors gone

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / July 24

Kansas Running Back Looks Jacked in Jayhawks’ Training Camp

The Kansas Jayhawks opened fall camp on Thursday, and several encouraging signs began to surface. Among the most notable was the presence of Daniel Hishaw Jr., who appears to be in peak physical condition, as evidenced by a recently shared photo on X.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / July 24