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Kansas Basketball Transfer Tracker: Latest on Key Visitors, Targets as Portal Closes

Kansas Basketball Transfer Tracker: Latest on Key Visitors, Targets as Portal Closes

Bill Self and the Kansas basketball coaching staff are narrowing in on their recruiting efforts now that the transfer portal window officially closes at 11:59 p.m.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 21
Kansas Target Tyran Stokes Creates More Uncertainty With Ominous Post

Kansas Target Tyran Stokes Creates More Uncertainty With Ominous Post

Most Kansas fans can probably agree that they just want the Tyran Stokes recruiting saga to conclude. The top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2026 has dragged out his decision multiple weeks into the offseason, leaving the Jayhawks with plenty of unwanted roster uncertainty.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 21
Kansas Schedules Two Big Man Visits to Potentially Replace Flory Bidunga

Kansas Schedules Two Big Man Visits to Potentially Replace Flory Bidunga

Kansas has had trouble finding its replacement for Flory Bidunga in the transfer portal this offseason. While it was able to add Keanu Dawes to succeed Bryson Tiller at power forward, the Jayhawks' roster still lacks a true center to anchor the paint.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 20
Kansas’ Newest Addition Will Form Elite Backcourt With Taylen Kinney

Kansas’ Newest Addition Will Form Elite Backcourt With Taylen Kinney

Kansas made its first backcourt addition from the transfer portal earlier today when it received a commitment from former Toledo guard Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 20
Kansas Lands Toledo Transfer Leroy Blyden Jr.: What He Will Bring to KU

Kansas Lands Toledo Transfer Leroy Blyden Jr.: What He Will Bring to KU

Despite a worrisome first few weeks in the transfer portal, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are beginning to heat up on the recruiting trail. On Sunday morning, Toledo transfer Leroy Blyden Jr.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Three Backcourt Options for Kansas After Missing on Terrence Hill Jr.

Three Backcourt Options for Kansas After Missing on Terrence Hill Jr.

Kansas was one of the top suitors for VCU transfer Terrence Hill Jr., but Bill Self was unable to land the highly coveted guard. He revealed that he would be committing to Tennessee on Sunday morning, forcing the Jayhawks to pivot their approach in the portal.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Bill Self and Kansas’ Philosophy in the Transfer Portal Isn’t Working

Bill Self and Kansas’ Philosophy in the Transfer Portal Isn’t Working

When Kansas' season came to an end on a buzzer-beating layup against St. John's a month ago, the Jayhawks were expected to make waves in the transfer portal.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 19
Bill Self and Kansas to Host Big 12 Standout Guard on Official Visit

Bill Self and Kansas to Host Big 12 Standout Guard on Official Visit

As Kansas continues to heat up on the recruiting front, the program is set to host a key visitor this upcoming week. According to Jayhawk Slant and Phog.net, Oklahoma State transfer Vyctorious Miller will embark on a trip to Lawrence beginning Monday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 18
Where Do Things Stand With Kansas and 2026 Phenom Tyran Stokes?

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 17
Seventh Kansas Player of the Offseason Enters the Transfer Portal

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 17
Kansas Basketball Transfer Portal: Jayhawks Set to Host MAC Star Leroy Blyden Jr.

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 / Heartland College Sports / April 16
Inside the NIL Dispute Holding Up Paul Mbiya’s Kansas Return

Inside the NIL Dispute Holding Up Paul Mbiya’s Kansas Return

It seems Kansas Jayhawks forward Paul Mbiya is more than ready to return for another season, but some bad apples are clogging up the works. A new report

Jamari McDowell News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 16
Former Kansas Guard Jamari McDowell Transfers to Favorable ACC Destination

Former Kansas Guard Jamari McDowell Transfers to Favorable ACC Destination

The two longest-tenured players on the Kansas basketball roster were Class of 2023 commits Elmarko Jackson and Jamari McDowell before they entered the transfer portal last week.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 16
Top 3 Transfer Targets for Kansas Basketball in the Portal

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.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 14
Where Former Kansas Basketball Players Have Landed in Transfer Portal

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 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

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

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

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 / Heartland College Sports / April 10
Kansas Basketball Has a Full-Blown Rebuild On Its Hands: Can KU Recover?

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 / Heartland College Sports / April 9
Is This the Biggest Weekend in Kansas Baseball History?

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.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / April 1
HC Bill Self announces return to Kansas

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.

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / March 25
Kansas HC Bill Self addresses retirement rumors

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. 

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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.

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