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How Kansas Football’s London Game vs Arizona State Could Dictate the Season

The Union Jack Classic at London's historic Wembley Stadium will be massive for the Kansas football program's brand. Viewers from across the Atlantic will get to see the Jayhawks in action as college sports continues to expand overseas.

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What Kansas Basketball’s Starting Lineup Could Look Like if Tre White Returned

All offseason long, Kansas basketball fans have been formulating ways to get Melvin Council Jr. back on the roster for one more season with the Jayhawks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 16

ESPN FPI Predicts Every Kansas Football Game for 2026 Season

The ESPN Football Power Index, better known as FPI, is one of the more respected predictive tools used to measure college football teams. The model is released before the season and factors in things like returning production, transfer additions, and other team metrics to project how teams will perform.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 15

One Kansas Football Position Battle Just Took an Interesting Turn

The Kansas football defense has many cornerbacks to choose from in the defensive backfield. The Jayhawks added two highly touted transfers in Roman Pearson and Elijah Cannon, who are expected to compete for snaps along with several returners from last year.

Bill Self News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 15

Bill Self Reveals His Thoughts on the Future of Kansas-Mizzou Rivalry

Bringing back the Border Showdown to college basketball is one of the best things both schools have done in recent history. The longtime cross-state rivals had not played since 2012 when Missouri departed for the SEC, but the rivalry resumed in 2021 as part of a six-year series.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 14

Kansas Football to Open 2027 Season in Second-Ever Week 0 Matchup

While the 2026 Kansas football season is only weeks away, the Jayhawks have officially set their nonconference slate for the following campaign in 2027.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 13

Kansas Basketball: Tyran Stokes Projected to go No. 1 in 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Although the 2026-27 college basketball season has yet to begin, that hasn’t stopped basketball pundits from trying to project who will go No. 1 overall in the 2027 NBA Draft.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 13

Kansas RB Coach Compares Dylan Edwards to Former Jayhawks Star

The most intriguing addition Lance Leipold and Kansas football made to the offense this offseason was running back Dylan Edwards. Although the Jayhawks weren't able to land him the first or second time they pursued him, Edwards eventually made his way to Lawrence through the transfer portal after leaving in-state rival K-State.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 13

The Silver Lining to Javon Bardwell Decommitting From Kansas

The Kansas basketball program had high hopes for Overtime Elite product Javon Bardwell, who was viewed as a potential starting forward on the 2027-28 Jayhawks.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 12

Javon Bardwell Decommits From Kansas: How It Affects Jayhawks’ 2027 Class

When highly touted prospect Javon Bardwell committed to Kansas last October, he was thought to be a monumental addition to the Jayhawks' 2027 class. However, it appears that the Overtime Elite product won't be playing any games in the crimson and blue after all.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / August 12

Bill Self, Kansas suffer major loss on the recruiting trail as five-star SF decommits

It's not often you see the Kansas Jayhawks on the wrong end of a recruiting transaction in the world of college basketball.

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

Jaxon Kohler News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 12

Kansas Could Be In Recruiting Battle With Familiar Foe for Jaxon Kohler

Everyone remembers when Louisville pulled out the big guns to acquire Flory Bidunga from Kansas in the transfer portal. The Jayhawks didn't want to lose their two-year center, but it was hard to justify matching the Cardinals' supposed NIL offer of north of $5 million for the upcoming campaign.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 12

Countdown to Kansas Football: 23 Days Until Long Island U

With the 2026 football season approaching, all eyes in Lawrence are on the Jayhawks' Week 2 rematch with Missouri in the Border Showdown. However, the Jayhawks have one obstacle to overcome before they can attempt to get their revenge on their cross-state rivals.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Total Pro Sports / July 13

Former Kansas Jayhawks Basketball Player Charged With Attempted Murder

Lagerald Vick, a former Kansas basketball player, faces serious charges. Police arrested him in Memphis, per KSNT. He stood accused of attempted murder.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / July 11

We All Know What the Big 12 and Kansas Jersey Patches Are About, So Let’s Be Honest

Kansas Athletics announced it would partner with Ripple, a blockchain-based enterprise solution spanning traditional and digital finance. The partnership will land an XRP Cryptocurrency patch on every jersey worn by University of Kansas athletic teams across the board.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 15

Peterson seems confident he will go No. 1 in draft — but that's not a certainty

Latest report indicates Darryn Peterson is confident he will go No. 1 overall in 2026 NBA Draft — but that's not a certainty

Peterson seems to be drawing the line in the sand at pick No. 1 ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft.

Peterson visits only one team ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft

AJ Dybantsa expects to be drafted by one specific team

Nets could get their own Jalen Brunson in promising NBA Draft pick

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If Suns trade up in 2026 NBA Draft, who’s the target?

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / June 4

Kansas Dropped its Non-Conference Schedule, and There’s Lots to Love

Kansas released its official non-conference schedule for the upcoming basketball season on Tuesday afternoon. Shockingly, it’s flying a bit under-the-radar.

Bill Self News / Yardbarker / May 19

Bill Self explains mindset after making decision to return to Kansas

Kansas Jayhawks head basketball coach Bill Self wasn't ready to walk away.

The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz

Lance Leipold News / Yardbarker / May 11

Kansas Jayhawks land QB Chance Thomas over Auburn and Utah

The Kansas Jayhawks are known for their dominance on the basketball court, but head coach Lance Leipold is trying to do something special on the gridiron as well.

Oregon lands four-star OT Cameron Wagner: 'Coach Lanning is the best coach in college football'

Alabama steals legacy recruit Kenneth Simon II from Tennessee

Early projection: Top 10 offensive tackles in the 2027 NFL Draft

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Kansas Jayhawks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Controversial NBA Draft prospect reveals what caused his injury issues

Darryn Peterson has long been viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, his lone season with the Kansas Jayhawks did not really help him boost his stock.

NBA Draft Lottery drawing room representatives, media list set

Chicago Bulls address two big needs in latest mock 2026 NBA Draft

Jimmy Haslam: Bucks want decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo by NBA Draft

2026 NBA Draft lottery primer

The 'NBA Lottery Era No. 1 picks' quiz